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    BoBo's Chicken Shack

    4.5 (52 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Fried ribs
    Sarah S.

    Have you ever had fried ribs? If not, you NEED to come to Bobo's for a dinner. Even if you have had them, you still need to come. Deep fried, crunchy, but the meat still tender enough to easily bite off the bone? I am droooling!!! They were covered in a really delicious housemade sauce. Mac and cheese was creamy, greens were flavorful, and then the rice and sweet cake pulled it all together. I really had so many flavors with this dinner! And we got TWO of them (fried ribs, Mac and cheese, collard greens, rice, cake) for $15 each--$30 for the 2 dinners. You really can't beat it.

    a meal of macaroni and cheese

    I love the food is definitely delicious yummy well seasoned and big portions

    Pepper steak, Mac & greens
    Amy W.

    Best comfort/soul food in town. Kind of a long wait time, but I promise, it's completely worth it!

    BBQ Ribs Yams  Greek
    Tatyana C.

    FINALLY! A Black-Owned spot in Rochester that is reliable, affordable and a real treat. Yeah, I waited a couple minutes later than what was originally told, but it was well worth it. I wish nothing but the best for this restaurant. 8/10 on the ribs - they were just a little fatty. My niece rated her steak 6/10 - it was just a little too tough & hard for her to cut but the flavor was all the way there. Every side we had was beyond amazing. The flavor is always there, not too seasoned but just enough for you to add whatever you'd like. 30 mins after I got home, the food was still hot and steaming when I opened it. I am a big fan of their greens, cabbage & yams. This place has definitely made it in my top 3 favorite restaurants in Rochester. Kudos to the chef! Oh, and on top of it...they play GREAT tunes while you're waiting for food. I knew every one :)

    Ross P.

    I found Bobo's on Yelp, figured I'd give it a try. I ordered a chicken & shrimp dinner ($17--yes, at first thought it's a bit pricey, but don't worry). The dinners come with rice and two sides. I chose collard greens and yams. Food is made fresh to order, my wait time was about 20 minutes. First impressions: LOTS of food. Smelled great. Full breakdown: Chicken wings-- Well cooked, large, and crispy. I loved the Bobo sauce. I'm not sure what's in it, but it's some sort of a tangy/sweet&sour/jerk combination. Yum. Shrimp-- Flavored with pepper. Yams--- Oh man, these were good. Sweet (but not overly sweet), mushy, and delicious. You'd be a fool not to order them. Collard greens--- Flavorful, fresh, and paired well with the rice and yams. Rice--- Lightly seasoned. Afterthought: I was able to eat 2/3 of the dinner (VERY happy with the portion sizes). The food was fresh, homemade, and tasty. Would I eat there again: Absolutely. I would change my order a little though... I'd order a chicken dinner (minus the shrimp--which was good, just not necessary), with sides of yams and mac & cheese.

    Wing plate!
    Theresa C.

    Found this place on Yelp as I was in Rochester on business. After reading the reviews, I decided to take a chance and I must say it was well worth it. It's a take out only type of place- sort of a hole in the wall (hole in the walls have the best food as we all know). I had the chicken wing plate with mac and cheese, yams, and the sauce on the side. It also came with rice and sweet bread (tasted like cake). The chicken was seasoned quite well and fried hard just as I like it. The yams and rice were pretty tasty as well. Now for the mac and cheese, I wasn't too impressed as I'm from the South where our mantra is seasoning our dishes well. Therefore, the mac and cheese wasn't anything to write home about. I only had a ten minute wait, which wasn't a long wait at all as the chicken was cooked to order. The portion size of the plate was huge and worth the money. I would definitely come back and maybe try a different side aside from the mac and cheese, but I'm definitely all for the wings!

    No sauce
    Simon C.

    BoBo's Chicken Shack has some good chicken wings. Yes, just wings, no breasts, no things, no drums. But wings they do, and they do well. Picked up the chicken dinner on a Saturday evening. It took a while to fry them up, as it's quite a small storefront with one cook. Actually, it's pretty much just a kitchen and a waiting area, so get your food and get out. The chicken was perfectly fried. Crispy outside with just the right amount of crunch and a delicious and moist inside. I got to try both with and without BoBo's special sauce and I gotta say, though still good without, you should have the special sauce, maybe on the side(which I did ask for but they forgot, so I stole sauce from my girlfriend). Nothing but good chicken with a great tangy sauce. The sides were also nothing to scoff at. The collard greens were nicely seasoned, with bits of ham in there. The yams were soft and quite sweet, a bit much for me. Corn bread (yellow cake) was also on the sweeter side, but I love corn bread and think it goes GREAT with bbq. Rice is good, but nothing special. And Mac and Cheese we got as a free extra (maybe it was the last batch?) it was nothing special to me, but my girlfriend quite enjoyed it. Still, it was a nice gesture from the owners and I appreciate their friendliness. All in all, good play to try out some fried bbq chicken.

    Fried chicken, Mac and cheese, yams

    This food is DELICIOUS! I'm a NYC native so I am used to some good Soul Food. BoBo's doesn't disappoint. I couldn't decide between the pot roast and the wings so I bought two dinners. Solid choice! I'll definitely be going back. Probably tomorrow!

    Chicken dinner!
    Eric W.

    If you are in the mood for chicken, you will want to check out Bobo's Chicken Shack. Plan for take out, but there is one table and a couple stools at a bar. Six Good sized wings on a rice bed and 2 very generous and very delicious sides. I had the mac and chess and candied yams. Bobo is the cook and opened this place 2 years ago. He was talkative and friendly. The staff greeted us and we had a great time for the 10 minutes we were inside. And if you want chicken and waffles, go on Tuesday. I will be there for that in the next week or two.

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    I can not think of a better restaurant in rochester. I love everything from the food to the staff

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    Chicken, mac, and greens are all very good. It's to order so you have to wait but well worth it.

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    I do not like the area. I do not like the food or ther service. The food taste stale and looked prehistoric.

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    Great soul food! Mac and cheese. Chicken ribs greens are outstanding. Don't for get the dessert!

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    Food is awesome. They are busy cooking so be patient. I hate that they stop answering the phone when they are sold out. But I know now.

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    Probably the best collards I've had, eating out in Rochester. Really friendly people too!

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    Family operated, food is hot and well seasons, made fresh. Only wished they delivered. Would definitely recommended.

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    That depends on whether the Korean in question likes fried chicken wings, yams, collards, mac and cheese, ribs, cornbread, and shrimp. I am assuming that Koreans -- like everyone else in the entire world -- have individual preferences and tastes.

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    Wow what an experience!!! Visiting from Miami and Arizona!…read moreI came with my family (group of 9) We waited for about 40 minutes, and it was very much worth it. Starting with the friendly and attentive service from the staff. Even the security guard outside welcomed us to Rochester and made his recommendations! Amanda took care of our table and she made our experience much more memorable. The raspberry lemon drop **ELITE** I had three! And the food, we all devoured every bite. The amount of food was perfect, the sides were all so tasty, I couldn't pick my favorite! The ribs I was so happy from beginning to end. It was the best way to end the night, even the kids couldn't stop raving about the delicious food! Thank you so much team! I would 10000% come back if I'm in Rochester!

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    I came here with my family to enjoy some Korean barbecue!…read more We had a fabulous experience and loved the food right when you walk in you're hit with the amazing smell of the barbecue on the grill And we were super excited to eat! We had a great server who unfortunately I cannot remember their name to shout out, but we got some delicious cuts of meat, veggies, and bao buns. As well as a heaping portion of white rice. I saw many people having Boba with their meals, and I almost ordered some, but I just couldn't figure out how they were able to drink Boba on top of eating all they can eat Korean barbecue. The side dishes that came with the meal were also delicious and I love that they gave you a mochi ice cream at the end. Overall, this one's a wonderful all you can experience and I would definitely come back again in the future.

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