Had to get gas on a road trip and lucky us, the chicken place advertised on the highway exit…read moreservices sign was in the gas station! Good recipe breading. Chicken was crispy and crunchy as advertised. Also hot and fresh. In addition to wings and legs, I got a biscuit because the looked good. The biscuit was crumbly and tasted like it was topped with honey & butter. Four stars because it's worth a visit, but not the absolute best I've had. Service was fast and friendly. Bathroom was nice and clean. There's no place to dine.

This place doesn't sell cooked food anymore . It's actually a gas station. I went there back in…read moreOctober and could see that it's been sometime since they served hot meals.

My son picked this spot to meet some friends. Glad he did. I never would have eaten here otherwise…read more This is a no frills place that doesn't look so good from the outside. It has a private lot and I am assuming it used to be some sort of a fast food Mexican place. The staff is very friendly. Not many tables. I got my order to go. Spicy Garlic tenders and fries. Very tasty. A little bit of kick but no too bad even though the menu shows 3 hot peppers for spice level. The fries are the crinkle cut kind so not fresh cut but still very good. I'd go back for sure.

We were driving from Charleston to Charlotte and were passing through Columbia on a holiday so most…read moreplaces were closed. I saw that this place was open and coincidentally, I was craving Korean fried chicken. We ordered fried chicken of course - half honey garlic chicken and half of the yangnyeom flavor. We also got the cheese fries and corn dog. I loooooved everything! I wish I had the stomach capacity to order more chicken so I can try more flavors!

On the outside, it looks a little sketchy, but holes in the wall are often the best, and this place…read moreis no exception. On the inside, they claim to have the best BBQ in the South. A bold claim, and yet they are one of a handful of restaurants in the South that could realistically make that claim. The brisket sandwiches are unbelievable, with your choice of the leaner, mixed, or fattier cuts. All are amazing and melt-in-your-mouth tender. Many delicious sauces to choose from as well. All of the sides are incredibly tasty, just how you'd like to see them prepared at the best backyard barbecue you've ever been to. My friends and I dined in, and there are only a couple tables in the small restaurant because they mainly do takeout/doordash orders, but we couldn't regret that less. Big Bull and Mama Bull each came out to check on us and chat with us at different times, and a server helped us as well. We had wonderful conversation. Because it is family-run and all made fresh by order, the wait can be a little longer than some places, but the food and care make the wait far more than worth it.

We were staying near MUSC due to needing tests the next day and wanted to try something local. Best…read moredecision ever! My husband said his 1/2 rack pork ribs were the best he's ever had. Competition Quality-meat came easily off the bone but didn't fall off the bone. I had 2 slices of brisket and we shared Hush Puppies and their Mac and Cheese. Driving up you see the smoke from the smoking pit and you know from the smell, you made a good choice. Nothing fancy here- inside eating is very casual. They do a high volume of to go orders. This is a family run business and the staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. They seem very organized and gave a system in place for the pick up business that seemed to work well for them. The owners (I believe husband/wife) both came out and checked on us. We spoke for a little bit with each one. We felt welcomed and appreciated. OMG! I would've loved to share a slice of one of those triple layer cakes. Slices were extra generous but we were already taking home some brisket and Mac &Cheese. We will definitely come here again if we have to return for more tests

This is a bodega style deli fully equipped with clutter and random misplaced overstock items. The…read moremenu was falling apart though reads well. I had the falafel gyro with fries and a pomegranate soda. I will not have that again though I have searched some of my local markets for the pomegranate soda. Everything was dry and lacked flavor. While the falafel were piping hot, there was no flavor at all. There was just a sheer smear of hummus, one piece of iceberg lettuce and one tomato cut in half along with two or three cut falafel. No red onion or tzatziki sauce which is what made this so dry. The fries were hot though dry (not sure how that happens) and they had OLD BAY sprinkled on them when he asked if I wanted salt, not old bay. The service was prompt and quiet, no engagement which is typical for a bodega. The seating was standard and clean. I was just disappointed in the meal I chose.

Our ROMEO lunch group of 8 went here for our first time today. I was a little surprised when we…read morewalked in because when I first looked at their website I only saw the dinner menu, which basically was Middle Eastern dishes with almost all of the them priced around $32.95. I figured this must be a nice restaurant with sit down tables and decent lighting. However, after opening the door it basically looked like a fast food, order at the counter restaurant, with about 6 tables or so with around 6-7 small chairs around each table. There was one person waiting outside and inside there was one person sitting at a table eating. There was one person cooking and nobody to take orders. We stood there and watched him cook for about 3-4 minutes without him acknowledging our presence. Finally he finished cooking, wrapped it up and gave it to the guy waiting. He took our orders one by one and while he was taking the third order a guy came out to do the cooking. This was about 11:20AM. Three of us ordered Lamb Gyros with fries. We had one order for a hamburber, a chicken gyro with fries, two combination paninis and one other chicken sandwich. The three lamb gyros came out first. They were very tightly wrapped in a thin paper and then with aluminum foil. The lamb was good but getting the wrapping paper off was a mess. Very messy to eat (but hey, it's a gyro) but the taste was good. The chicken sandwich came out around 35 minutes after ordering. The hamburger was out at about 30 minutes. It didn't look like much and the bun was like something you'd buy off the shelf at Walmart or local grocery store...nothing special, just a normal ordinary hamburger bun. It was rated as a 2.0 by the guy that ordered it. The fries were good, again nothing special but there were quite a bit with the orders. We weren't very impressed with the restaurant as far as friendliness or ambiance. Our average overall rating for it was a 2.87 so we probably won't make this one of our favorites of the 179 restaurants we've eaten at in the Cola area.

4 months ago my daughter got me to try Southern Crave on a Sunday afternoon on a whim, so we went…read more I was excited about the oxtails that day but they were out so I got flounder. I left a 3 review then and the owners contacted me. It's been 4 months and I just made it back. Glad I did! They had the oxtails and I'll be back for them again. My daughter got the grilled cheese with oxtails and she loved it. It's full of oxtail. We got fried okra Mac n cheese and collards as our side dishes. Nicole was super kind when we came in, we waited in the car for our food and it was ready early so she brought it out to us. I know that's not a usual service but she had the time, thanks Nicole. Reminder: there is not a dining room. It's grab and go. I definitely will return!

Let's start with the service. When we walked in, we were immediately greeted. I had a few questions…read moreand they answered swiftly and kindly. Appreciated that. It's a pick up location that is clean and well maintained. Now, the main attraction, the food. Those smoked oxtails made me want to turn around and order a full pan of them! They were tender, flavorful, and saucy. The seafood Mac and cheese had the right amount of cheese and you could enjoy the seafood! The lamb chops, cooked medium, were cooked to perfection. Flavor was through and through. The yams needed a little sauce for me, but they were still flavorful. I am coming back to Columbia JUST to revisit this place forsure! Make sure yall go get a plate ASAP.

The food was great, and the service was very good and friendly. The cashier went above and beyond…read moreby recommending menu items and letting me know about the daily special Every Wednesday, they offer chicken and waffles for just $5.99! I tried the Chicken & Waffles which consisted of chicken fingers, which were really good. There's also a variety of sauces to choose from. If you're in the mood for something different, they also offer sandwiches, wraps, and salads. There are many side options, but I especially recommend the creamy mac and cheese. For dessert, they have banana pudding with vanilla wafers and whipped cream or strawberry shortcake with whipped cream, both served in take home mason jars. If you're thirsty, they offer unlimited refills on peach and raspberry teas, in addition to the usual fountain drinks. Overall, I recommend this locations. .

The one on Killian rd has closed down, not sure of the reason. Although, i will say that it was in…read morea bad location, not very accessible from killian rd. Plus there was a lot of long established competition in the area.

Another wing night for me and the Mrs... we ordered the Philly cheesesteak with 5 wings (garlic…read moreparm) and fries. Also the 15pc wings with the flavors of Hot Honey Mustard and Hot Honey Lemon pepper. I will say the inside of the restaurant is clean that's always a plus. Disclaimer the peach and grape drinks are SUGARED down add water but it's good. Now as for the food... it's fresh and it's hot but the flavors didn't hit. The garlic parm is a "garlic sauce or butter " with the Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top ... the hot honey lemon Pepper I tasted the hot , but no honey and no lemon pepper. And the hot honey mustard actually wasn't bad but still no flavor pop. Lastly the Philly cheesesteak was meh lol once again the flavor / Seasoning was missing . Not the worst so I may go back to try other flavors but not a priority .

I stumbled on them on their opening day apparently. I grabbed a cheeseburger combo with ham fried…read morerice and it was excellent. Possibly one of the best standard burgers I have had in a while and the rice was great too. I will certainly be trying more from them.

Great place for fried chicken anytime of the day. Been here a few times nice people working behind…read morethe counter.

This restaurant made my heart so happy. Ever since moving to Columbia a few years ago, I was always…read morebummed that there was no Korean restaurant that served jajangmyeon (black bean noodles) and tangsuyuk (sweet and sour pork) which is an iconic pair. Some restaurants only have jajangmyeon on their menu. When I saw this place had both I had to try it. Their location is on two notch and it's hot inside (not sure if AC is broken or maybe just the building), but they have fans running in the building. The ahjumma was very sweet and I don't speak much Korean but whenever I did, she responded very lovingly to me and my daughter. It's much appreciated considering older Korean women usually just fuss at me for not knowing Korean. My jajangmyeon was so good, perfectly salty, and had enough sauce where I didn't need to ask for more. The pork was light, airy, crunchy and I love they put the sauce on the side instead of poured over so I can dip the pork to keep the crunch on the pork. It is literally the perfect combo. My daughter had the general tso's chicken and it was tender, good amount of meat, the sauce tasted sweet and savory, hint of spicy. We also got Chinese donuts because they're my daughter's favorite. Everything was so good here. I'm happy I went because now I don't have to travel to nc just for my favorite food. 10/10

I've been to Kiki's Chicken & Waffles on Parkland Road several times for breakfast and lunch,…read moreunfortunately, this most recent visit was disappointing--not only because of the food, but also because of the customer service. When a customer walks into your restaurant, they should be greeted and acknowledged. I stood there for a few minutes before anyone acknowledged me, and the first thing I was asked was whether I had placed an online order. The restaurant was not full at the time, so I found that experience disappointing. A simple "Welcome in, we'll be with you shortly" would have made a big difference. I ordered Kiki's Soul Food Plate with four chicken wings, string beans, sweet potato soufflé, and a muffin, along with a side of collard greens. The chicken wings were fried to a good consistency, but once I bit into them, the chicken was extremely dry--much drier than I expected. The string beans and collard greens were okay, but honestly, neither was anything special. The sweet potato soufflé was another surprise. When I took a bite, I tasted what seemed to be a clove, and I actually had to spit it out. That was definitely not what I expected when ordering sweet potato soufflé I am not a big fan of cloves. The muffin was probably the best part of the meal. It was hot, edible, and had more of a cake-like texture, which I actually enjoyed. I'm not someone who judges a restaurant based on one visit, especially since I've eaten at Kiki's several times before. But this particular visit just didn't live up to my previous experiences. The food and the service both missed the mark this time. I hope this was simply an off day because I would like to see Kiki's do better.

If you are looking for some good old-fashioned soul food, add Kiki's Chicken and Waffles to your…read morelist! We stopped in for lunch and let me tell you... those collard greens are something special. Packed with flavor and the perfect side to make you feel like you're sitting at grandma's table. Now let's talk about the Chicken & Waffles -- hot, fresh, and made with love. The waffle had the most delicious vanilla flavor that reminded me of a funnel cake, with that perfect balance of fluffy inside and crispy edges. Paired with that crispy chicken, it was the kind of comfort food combo that just hits the spot. Come hungry because this is the kind of meal that reminds you why soul food has a way of bringing people together. The only reason I can't give it 5 stars is the AC was out that day and I can say it was pretty warm inside. But the service was great and our server was so sweet and a true trooper!