We came around 6 on a Friday night and they were already busy! We placed our order and they gave in…read moreour number. We waited less than 10 minutes before they called our number. The food was piping hot from the oil. The smell was mouth watering. Even after 20 minutes (we dropped the car off and then walked to my apartment for dinner) the food was still warm. It was delicious. The chicken was juicy and the biscuits were moist. Be sure to grab their famous sauce too!

My dad went to Lee's chicken a couple weeks ago and was sipping on his cup of sweet tea about an…read morehour after he left the restaurant. When he gave me his cup to throw it away for him, I opened it to dump out his tea/ice and discovered a half stick of butter in the cup. Still had its wrapper around it and everything.

Food is excellent and at a good price! Got the spicy soy garlic tenders and their red sweet onion…read moretenders. You have to pair it with the pickled radish for a crunchy and juicy pallet cleanser! Ask for Vivian! She is lovely and showed me my entire take out order and labeled everything. Very detailed! I will be coming back soon!!!

Definitely recommend for those who want to try some authentic Korean style chicken dishes, service…read morewas fast and food was hot and delicious with large portions. We took our left overs home and they were just as good the next day. Service was super friendly as well. Orders are placed on the kiosk and their menu is extensive so it can be a little overwhelming, however you have the option to have all sauces on the side which is always appreciated too. Definitely recommend

Went to Stadium around 8pm on Friday night. It was fairly empty but we were able to order at the…read morebar. My friend and I got Wing Platters. One lemon pepper one honey lemon pepper. The lemon pepper was VERY salty while the honey lemon pepper was sweet. The fries were good. Food was about $53 (gratuity was included). The bartender was nice.

Great wings, bartender was very attentive and her service was great, the dj was great and made the…read moreambiance even better.

Singing while doing the happy stomach dance ..."On my mana, on my hood,…read more The chicken was bussing and so damn good!" Plus, they keep the Mumbo sauce on deck! I ordered 20 piece nuggets and a two-piece white snack box. I had enough change left over to purchase a big kid's happy meal with a few dollars to spare. Krispies fresh out the grease nuggets and always hot and crispy chicken for the win! Good for your budget and belly!

Krispies is your typical chicken joint! I usually order chicken tenders and fries! I try not to be…read moretoo adventurous with my food. I have never been disappointed with the quality because I order the basics and I I know exactly what to expect. The chicken is very crispy and juicy. They have the perfect balance and do a good job with keeping it tender. The fries are also well cooked and seasoned. They have a sauce similar to mambo sauce or Polynesian that can be paired with the chicken. Overall, I would recommend Krispies if you're looking for something to raise your cholesterol or to satisfy your desire for greasy fried foods.

Food was very good, I got the mango pineapple drink and it was very tasteful, maybe I would get the…read moreless sugar version though. I also got the chicken bites and they were so flavorful and the fries were so delicious. I'm a student at VCU and I stopped by today and the customer service was amazing (nice lady), definitely will be recommending this to my friends and expect me to come back too!!!

I love chicken and wanted to try something different, so I came here. Let me start by saying the…read morewall art is insane. Beautiful, bright and cool! They have their chicken in a sando version which is 2 chicken strips or the mega which is a huge chicken breast. Both come with cider slaw, pickles and hangry sauce on a brioche bun. Their bun is too small for the chicken portion, but it's not a deal breaker. Feels more like thank you for not making it into a slider. This combination of ingredients is what makes their sandwich so unique, but you can always opt to remove what you don't like. They also have on the menu different ways you can have chicken: chicken fingers, chicken wings, chicken and waffle, chicken salad, chicken wrap, loaded fries with chicken, and loaded Mac and cheese with chicken. I decided to get the regular chicken sando combo which comes with waffle fries and a drink. Don't skip out on their hangry sauce. You must try it! Overall, the food was good. It came in this neat little box that gave me KFC vibes. They also had a lot of drink options with pictures on the wall, you might want to check that out. There was only one guy in the front and another in the kitchen working, but it was a slow day. There are plenty of seats inside and parking in front of the place.

7 out of 5 stars. Yes, I said 7…read more So I went to Mama J's after scoping it out on Yelp, and let me tell you something: Richmond, we may have a problem. I have found the food. I initially walked into the market next door, which is actually great because there aren't a lot of grocery stores nearby. Then I headed over to Mama J's on a Monday afternoon. The place was teeming with associates doing all kinds of things, which I actually loved. I was seated quickly and started looking around. It was comfortable and familiar, even though it was my first time there. Then my server greeted me, called me "baby," and suddenly I felt like I had walked into my auntie's house. Okay. We were off to a good start. I ordered an Arnold Palmer and some catfish nuggets. Now, I knew I was in the right place when my server brought me TWO glasses of the most perfectly made Arnold Palmer. Two. Glasses. Start the happy dance. While I waited for my food, I looked around at the old photographs and magazine covers featuring Mama J's. It all made sense. The restaurant felt familiar because it felt like somebody's dining room. A place that has history. A place where people have been eating, talking, laughing and coming back for years. Then my catfish nuggets arrived. HOT. Golden. Crispy. When I tell you I did a happy dance... I ate those catfish nuggets with a knife and fork, humming to myself and saying, "This is the best catfish I have eaten in my life." And mind you, I eat out at least twice a week. So I ordered the crab cake sandwich with a side of macaroni and cheese. We were not particularly focused on vegetables because my server could not promise me the collards and cabbage weren't cooked with chicken broth. It's fine. I didn't really want my vegetables anyway. Then my plate arrived. HOT. I ate that macaroni and cheese and literally had to rock, hum and say to myself, "Woo. This food is good." The crab cake sandwich and fries were so good that I immediately knew some of them were coming home with me for lunch tomorrow. Because I may love food, but I also believe in planning ahead. Now let's talk about this crab cake. First, the brioche bun was EXACTLY the right bread. I am not a sliced-white-bread kind of woman. I need a brioche bun sturdy enough for the remoulade to hold onto. And then there was the crab cake. Enunciate that K. Fresh crabmeat. Maryland could NEVER. I know, I know. Maryland swears they have the best crab cakes. No ma'am. No sir. The best crab cake is sitting on Clay Street, about a mile from the James River, in Jackson Ward, the Harlem of the South. And the fries? HOT. You know that perfect fry: crispy on the outside, soft in the center? Yeah. Those. At this point, I was full and getting sleepy at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. But apparently that wasn't enough because I ordered some potato salad to go so I could top off tomorrow's lunch. Because priorities. I left Mama J's full as a tick. Came home. And promptly took a several-hour nap. That is how good this meal was. Mama J's, you have officially set the bar. 7 out of 5 stars. I am going back. And, quite frankly, they are going to get sick of seeing me. Richmond, if you haven't been to Mama J's, what are you waiting for?

As a DMV Native, Mama J's is one of Richmond's best most premiere restaurant spots in a city where…read moreI had some underwhelming experiences. Mama J is the Carolina Kitchen from the DMV meets Richmond. I remember the manager and staff being accommodating, welcoming and it remains the highlight of my trip to Richmond earlier this year. The side dishes are great, however the baked chicken breasts was undercooked and should had been cooked more. I won't hold it against them to that level, as the rest of the food and beverages were excellent. The customer service and down home vibe from management really stood out in a great way to me. The portion sizes were great; however it can be pricey for a mid-size city. Carolina Kitchen has just as good food up North in the DMV and is actually cheaper and mor affordable. Fortunately, I am a great cook like a homemade chef, however when it comes to treating yourself, I think this spot in the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood is a highlight here. This is way better than Lillie Pearl which is pretentious and does not have the soul, grounded, and kindred spirt of MJs. I loved the atmosphere, interior design/decorum, and vibe of the joint cool bar section and tables with seats. It would be nice if they had booths that were more comfortable, but again I won't hold it against them.

If you visit downtown Richmond pop in for a specialty cocktail or a delicious meal ( Brunch &…read moreMimosa options here as well) They hosted an event for the EastEnd Champions for players, coaches, parents and family. Live DJ and buffet. It looks small from the outside but has two sides with bars on each and a outside patio if you prefer to dine in fresh air. This is not a place I would bring the kids more of an "adult" atmosphere. So leave the kiddies at home and come and have a good time! Good Vibes, Great Good, Specialty Cocktails, Friendly Staff... just be patient with staff this establishment is a popular spot with high volume but the wait is worth it!

Compliments to the chef, seafood egg rolls are the best thing I've had all year. Real crab meat the…read morequality and taste were amazing. I stopped in for a quick bite but stayed a while enjoying music and a drink.

I went with my friend who I hadn't seen in 7 months. We went because the food is halal and my…read morefriend is halal only. We placed our order quickly at the front and paid. Then we sat wherever we wanted. The food came out quickly and was very warm. There was enough sauce that everything was flavorful and coated the rice perfectly. The salad and hummus were also seasoned well.

Loved this place. Was looking for something fast and casual in the area and this place hit all the…read moreright points. Delicious fast food, with great service. Also their bathrooms are super clean so you know they take cleanliness seriously!! Give this place a try! I'm def going to come back!!

Maybe I could give 4, 4.5 stars because of the wait time.. it was long, BUT service was really…read morepleasant- two ppl who were really bustin their tails making sure everybody was taken care of AND that the place was in order, tidy. When i did get my food, holy crap! It was fresh, hot, very flavorful without being heavily salted. Their wings are probably some of the best ive had in richmond so far. Let's just say side chic is about to be my main chic when it comes to wings now (had the lemon pepper wet). Also really enjoyed the fried catfish and the green beans. Potato salad was pretty good, on the sweeter side but not too much. The mac and cheese they had to make a fresh batch of so the flavors didnt have time to come together, and it was more saucy than baked - which i was hoping for. But they were cool about taking it back, and asked for feedback. Great playlist. Small spot which i appreciate. Will DEFINITELY be back!!

Four of us were at a convention a couple blocks away this past weekend, and by 12 PM, we were ready…read moreto take a break and hunt for food. Side Chic was the only restaurant nearby with consistently high reviews, and we couldn't say no to fried chicken. We were seated upon arrival, but it took a long time for the server to take our orders and even longer for the food to arrive. Initially, we planned to split two orders of the 8-piece tenders, but they forgot to put in one of them, so only one arrived about 45 minutes after we sat down. By then, we were itching to go back to our convention, so we all just shared the one platter. 8 PC TENDERS W LARGE FRIES AND 2 CORN BREAD - 21 We were so hungry that we didn't even take a picture of our food. The chicken tenders were incredibly hot and fresh off the frying station. The breading was well-seasoned with variety of spices and had a nice kick to it, while the chicken itself was juicy. The tenders were simple and humble, but I genuinely thought they were one of the best tenders I've ever had. We got sides of ranch, honey mustard, and barbecue sauce to enjoy them in. The fries were okay -- on the soggy side with a bit of seasoning that didn't do much for them. The cornbread was lightly sweet with a hint of cinnamon (?), but we had to send one back after finding a piece of hair in it. While waiting for food, two of us ordered sweet tea, and "sweet" was an understatement. It was a soul-jolting, system-rebooting experience -- my eyes practically flung open before the tea made it down my throat. This stuff worked faster and harder than caffeine. The sweet tea is indeed sweet and not for the weak (like myself). There were two servers and, from what we could tell, maybe one chef in the back, so I can understand why things were moving slowly. Still, the forgotten order and hair in the cornbread made for a pretty rough experience. Our group had mixed thoughts about Side Chic, but acknowledged it was probably a bad day for the restaurant and staff.

I ordered a Chicken Philly combo from this location and was honestly really disappointed…read more I asked for everything except mushrooms and tomatoes (so chicken, provolone, onions, lettuce, green peppers, and mayo). When I opened the box, the sandwich looked like it was just thrown together. The ingredients were all over the sides of the container, and the sandwich wasn't even closed.. it was just sitting there open like flatbread. Everything was uneven and falling apart. On top of that, my fries were cold. I don't usually come to this location, but it was frustrating to see my food made like that. I wasn't expecting perfection, just something put together properly and served fresh. Overall, really disappointing experience.

The meat bread ratio is ridiculous. If you like a lot of bread this is your place they give you a…read morevery small amount of meat.