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    Bojax Kitchen

    4.0 (67 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Soul Food!
    Theresa P.

    Our first time visiting Bojax Kitchen!! One of the best soul food places!! Service was amazing! Food was amazing! We only waited 10 minutes for our order! The corn bread was soooo delicious!! Thank you for the wonderful meal and the excellent service!! We'll see you again soon.

    They gave me so much food it was so delicious !! ever time I come it's delicious and the portions are great !!! Great service

    Went there for a family brunch and man-o-man we ordered almost every item on the menu. It was so good, we ate there and took meals home for later. The service was excellent, cheerful, and very friendly. The owner greeted us and made sure we had everything we needed, which really made us all feel very special!! I'd go there time and time again!!! It's the spot for a great meal!!

    Came here straight after work since I was starving and ordered me the oxtail plate and I can say I was amazed at the flavor and tenderness.
    David P.

    This place is amazing definitely recommend this spot and also don't forget to order yourself a koolaid to wash your food down

    Demitreus T.

    Maaaaaaan, I had a food coma from this Oxtail Plate with White Rice, Collard Greens w/ Hammocks, Candied Yams and Cornbread. My wife ordered the Fried Chicken Wings, Mac and Cheese, Collard Greens w/ Hammocks, Candied Yams and Cornbread. If you want some good soul food, Bojax Kitchen in Oakland is the best in town!

    Eggs, Grits and Salmon Croquettes.
    Jeannine A.

    Food - 5 Stars We had breakfast and the food was SO GOOD, we ordered lunch to go! Salmon Croquettes were flavorful, fresh and fried to a golden crunchy brown. Amazing. Grits were a star! Creamy thick consistency, with a buttery savory delicious flavor. So fulfilling. Eggs, perfectly seasoned, peppery! Delicious! Didn't need to doctor a thing. This man can cook. Not up for debate! Service - 5 stars Chef Vernon is so kind and hospitable. He made me feel as if we were in his home. He graciously offered some other items on his menu and OMG!! His oxtails!! My second pic tells you all you need to know on how that tasting went. I can't WAIT to eat dinner tonight. But I'm so full from Breakfast! Who does that?!? Goes in for breakfast and leaves with dinner?!? #greedy Ambiance - Restaurant is small and unassuming. But it's Chef Vernon that makes it homey! I like it when the owners engage with their clients. It just makes the experience so much more relaxed and familial. I'll be back, maybe midweek. Don't judge me!! Get into it. You will not be sorry. Thank you, Chef Vernon. I'm so looking forward to dinner tonight.

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    Zia H.

    First of all, this is a black owned business so already I am enthused to show my support and love on a service that provides positive representation for minorities and caters to its community at the same time. Secondly, for it to be a one man show, the owner and operator of this restaurant does a pretty damn good job of taking and making orders all on his own. Both online and in person. He makes phenomenal oxtails. I got chicken wings this time and loved them. Unfortunately I do not like the fact that he doesn't have regular plain cornbread because I prefer mine without the jalopeños, however the chicken and macaroni are always very tasty. You can eat inside the dining area if you wish, but I chose to go eat in the car so I could be as messy as I wanted with a little privacy. I tore my plate down as quickly as I got it so there were no leftovers but I'm not upset. I was full and happy.

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    The food was delicious! The owner was so hospitable! The oxtails were off the chain!!

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    Thank you, we do offer a sweet corn bread also

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    11 months ago

    Hello I came to this place three different times love the food, especially the oxtails greens with the ham hock.. I'm your biggest fan..

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    Thanks, but that's smoked turkey tails in the greens

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    Best burgers in town hands down!! It's the best kool aid, French fries and fruity pebbles pancakes of all time.

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    Food was cold and the pancakes was extremely dry. The orange juice was very fresh. They are fast that's a plus

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