I'm in the DC area for my birthday and I needed something with flavor and heart; Dodah's Kitchen delivered both. I went to the Mount Rainier location and ordered the drum plate with mac and cheese and collard greens; and I'm not exaggerating when I say this might be the best vegan soul food in the area. The drums were crispy with a one of one batter; I have never tasted anything like that before. Crunch on the outside, seasoned through, not greasy, just right. The mac and cheese redefined vegan; creamy, flavorful, and comforting without trying to imitate anything. It stood on its own. The collard greens took me straight back home; tender, seasoned properly, and full of soul. I also tried the ribs; and they were so good they honestly do not even need promotion. This is not good for vegan. This is just good. If you are in the DC area and craving real comfort food done plant based; Dodah's Kitchen needs to be on your list. read more

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Food was amazing but the lady behind the counter clearly needed more help, she was alone in taking the orders and making the food. While I ate there with a friend, several people came in and stole stuff- we tried to tell the lady but she was too busy. Aggressive panhandlers also came in looking for food at first (which we gave them, and apparently they didn't like vegetables), and then asked for money, and we don't carry cash. But again food was great, but next time I'm going to take out. Such a shame because the window gives you such a nice view of the neighborhood. read more

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I think I found a new favorite spot! Once I tried my food, I could tell it was made with so much love. Everything was delicious. Customer service was great as well. Super quick and kind. Very cozy and calm environment. I'll come back to try the rest of the menu. I can't wait!!! read more

Dodah’s Kitchen - BBQ Drummies, Mac N Cheese, Collard Greens, Sweet Potato. - Soul Food Near Me - Mount Rainier, Maryland

Good--let's start at the top and work our way down... Get the FRIED FISH. That's my whole review...I tried the ribs, the fish, mac and cheese, seafood mac and cheese, potato salad and garlic kale. And they were all worthy of a mention. But the "FISH" was nothing short of EPIC. It was made fresh (the rest was pre-made and sitting on display). It was hot, flavorful and had a nice little CRUNCH to it. If and when I rerun, I will get just the FISH and maybe the candied yams. I made the mistake of eating in the restaurant...I could not enjoy my meal for that incessant BEEPING of the Fire alarm. I mean, get a ladder, get up there replace the battery already! But that doesn't mean I won't return. I will. But I will get it to go next time! read more

Looking for a quick vegan meal? Doodah's is the spot for you! I ordered an entree with two sides which included the cauliflower chicken candied yams, and old bay fries. I immediately dove into the cauliflower chicken, the best item from my meal. I was super surprised that it actually tasted like General Tso's chicken. The candied yams, unfortunately were mashed sweet potatoes with zero seasoning, definitely NOT candied. Old Bay fries were a hit, crispy and full of flavor! As a sweet treat I ordered the strawberry cheese cake, it tasted less like cheese cake and more like a lemon bar with a gelatin texture--not my favorite, but it kept my taste buds intrigued for sure. The ginger lemonade was mostly ginger with the color of lemonade, so be ready for a big kick if you choose to add this to your meal. The main con I noted was the limited menu offerings, other than the cauliflower chicken, the only other "meat" option was short ribs. Yup, they were out of nearly everything else (every other meat and all sandwiches), which was super disappointing. I saw a lot of potential customers make a U-turn due to today's limited menu. read more

Dodah’s Kitchen - Strawberry Cheesecake (gf) and Ginger Lemonade - Soul Food Near Me - Mount Rainier, Maryland

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Always clean. The food is super healthy. I love the customer service. The employees are down to earth.

Cool vegan spot up the street from my Auntie's house. I had the vegan lasagna, vegan ribs, vegan macaroni and cheese. Was pretty good considering this is all vegan food, so no butter, no cheese, no real pork, no real ground beef. I'll come again when I'm on my health consciousness tip again. read more

Dodah’s Kitchen - Lasagna - Soul Food Near Me - Mount Rainier, Maryland

UPDATE: Against my better judgment, I tried again. First, the good: the garlic kale salad was good. So was the Sweet Love tea. These are what the 2 stars are for. I got the lasagna and one side (the kale). The lasagna was dry. Never in my life....not even at Dodah's, have I ever had something they called "lasagna" be DRY. Like, no sauce. Zero sauce. Just dry vegan meat and dry vegan ricotta. I had to put slices of Violife vegan cheese in between the dry pasta sheets and reheat it to make it edible. Never again. I was a fool for thinking things would be better. I'm done with Dodah's. read more

Dodah’s Kitchen - Crumbly mess. This was after I added slices of vegan cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Mount Rainier, Maryland

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The food is often hit or miss and I've been going pretty consistently for over 2 years. Sometimes the Mac and cheese can be a little sour. The greens or string beans salty--so it's best to try a sample before ordering. You cannot sample the Lasagna, but that is typically fine. They do not make the drummies to order so they are often not very crispy. The general Tso cauliflower is good ONLY when it is fresh from the fryer. It easily falls apart and becomes mushy when it's been sitting too long in the hot tray. It's small and intimate so not always the best space to dine in. The service is also hit or miss. Over the past years I have seen many changes in staff and understaffing. Many times newer hires are not aware of all the foods available. I think this is perfect for To Go orders. read more

GUYS ( a selfish part of me doesn't want to write this review so I can keep this place all to myself) Best vegan food I've had in my life. Love the welcoming atmosphere & accommodating staff. The plan originally was to order to go.. but after we had a few taste tests.... boy we sat there and ate. The place isn't that big either. To the food: General t'so had really good flavor, & the cauliflower was cooked perfectly. Sweet kale was good too! The ribs reminded me of a smoky meatloaf flavor, they were good too! Now the greens?!!?? Was differenttttt. My bf said "ain't no way these are vegan" (I guess he think vegans can't season food????) but yall the GREEENS!!!!! I can't even put it into words, I had to taste test 3 times & tasted something different each time... idk idk yall try them. Drinks are $5 but go big or go home! They're good too! Between our two choices I preferred sweet love over colada moss Lastly we tried the strawberry cake (I'm not a sweets person but my bf is) it didn't taste like strawberry. The cake was okay, just no strawberry flavor. read more

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Very straightforward and simple service was good. The food was absolutely amazing. The only thing I can say that they need to work on is the chirping fire alarm that needs his battery replaced actually hurt your ears. read more

As a vegan, I was thrilled to visit an all-vegan restaurant for the first time and decided to try Dodah's. The food was served quickly after I placed my order, which was a plus. The cafeteria-style setup means the food is on display and not made fresh to order. The mac n cheese was good and reminded me of NuVegan's version, but if you're not vegan, don't expect it to taste like traditional mac n cheese. They use a homemade cheese sauce rather than store-bought vegan cheese. The General Tso cauliflower was decent, though a bit too sweet and could have been crispier. The green beans were my least favorite and could have used more seasoning. The cookies n cream cheesecake was just okay--not something I'd get again. I decided to give Dodah's another chance and ordered through Uber Eats the next day, hoping to enjoy their mac n cheese again. Unfortunately, this time the mac n cheese tasted off, and I couldn't finish it. The General Tso cauliflower was even sweeter than before, as if they had dumped an entire bag of sugar into the sauce. It didn't taste like General Tso at all. Dodah's need to work on consistency. Overall, I feel there are better vegan options out there. read more

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Absolutely delicious!! And I'm not even vegan! 10/10 Get you some! I enjoyed every bite! read more

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Came for lunch and it was great! All the food taste so REAL! And the benefits are that it's super healthy. The service was great. The ambiance was great. Would 100% recommend! read more

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Ordered through GrubHub for a friend. My friend enjoyed the meal, however the restaurant messed up the order and there wasn't a way to easily get it fixed. My friend ordered zucchini and squash but it was somehow subbed for collard greens. Overall the portions were quite large and delivery was quick and efficient. read more

Dodah’s Kitchen - General Tso's cauliflower, Mac n' cheese, Collard greens (it was supposed to be zucchini and squash) - Soul Food Near Me - Mount Rainier, Maryland

I ordered from Dodah's Kitchen because I've been trying various Vegan restaurants in DC. This place is a bit out of the way, so delivery does take a while. However, the food is very good. I got the meaty lasagna, which tasted like a standard lasagna. The crab cakes - although they admittedly looked a bit weird in terms of color - tasted excellent and just how I would expect crab cakes to taste. The potato salad was nice and sweet and creamy. I also got the Mac and cheese since they were having a buy-one-get-one free deal. The Mac and cheese tasted very nice and rich, though I wouldn't really say it tasted like cheese (and it wasn't creamy or anything). Nevertheless, the food here is pretty good, but I doubt I will be ordering from here anytime soon just because of how far away it is and how long delivery takes. read more

Dodah’s Kitchen - Mac & Cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Mount Rainier, Maryland

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All my vegan baes this spot has the best vegan mac and cheese in the area! Dodah's food can also be found in your local small grocery stores such as Mom's & Yes Organic. The venue is quaint located in one of Maryland's smallest cities, Mount Rainier. There's paid street parking available. The service can sometimes be slow (they may be understaffed) but the servers are always pleasant. There are roughly 3 tables that seat about 4ppl for dine in. They offer a range of tasty vegan dishes. It's vegan comfort food. Their collard greens, and garlic kale are my favorite sides. The mac and the yams are my second. You can pick from entrees such as fried fish, wings, general tao's chick'n, crab cakes and you'll be happy with whatever you choose because everything is good! They also serve desserts and fresh lemonades. read more

A cozy spot to sample plant based deliciousness. I stopped in with a sister friend and we had a blast eating and watching other customers come in. We came for brunch ( no longer an option) and stay because hey, we can still enjoy a good meal. Reasonably priced and normal portions ( no skimping and up charging here). Parking may be a hassle if you plan to park right next to the shop. There's metered and garage parking within walking distance. read more

I love dodahs normally but recently i visited the district heights location in which no one spoke any english and could barely understand the patrons so i stood there being a translator then i visited my normal location in mt rainer and the same was happening. No one speaks english. I am not angry just a little bugged out that i didnt further my Spanish so i can order get my rewards and do as i normally do at dodahs. Please add translator or someone that can speak and understand both. Food wasnt eaten because i was so irritated i just grabbed cake and left. Cake is good glad its sold in stores! read more

They have become extremely slow. I ordered online and my order is as if I came in the store.

One of my best good friends let me I know about Dodah's Kitchen. She is a pescatarian and knows that I'm a meatarian who likes good food. Okay first things first DK is located on the corner of the street, bright white. So happy that someone else took a picture of the outside or I would have ridden right past it. Parking is on the street and is metered. The interior is quaint with a small seating area; although I believe this is closed because of the 'vid. Food is cafeteria style on warmers. They also have a refrigerated case with juices and their desserts. They have a nice selections of cakes and cheesecakes, etc. They have lots of options IMHO, for sandwiches, entrees and sides. They even have brunch items all day. I got an entree with two sides a piece of cornbread and because I wanted this to be a well rounded review (ha) a piece of sweet potato cake. Don't y'all love it that I took one for the team? Well rounded indeed! The sides were deliciously seasoned. If you're not a fan of garlic, I'd stay away from the kale, but I thought it was perfect and super fresh. I have no idea what the drummies are and was taken aback by the stick (because duh drumstick) but they were good too. You have a choice of dipping sauce if you like, but I don't think it needed them. The cornbread is about $2 extra with an entree. Can't say it tasted really like cornbread, but more of a sweet bread. I could probably do without that. The sweet potato cake was awesome, not too sweet and had just the right amount of sweet potato. I was really surprised at how good it was because I have had bad experiences with vegan desserts. The portions of everything were huge, I was able to get a couple of meals out of this. The staff was friendly, changed his gloves in between guests (yes!) and was helpful. I believe they have a loyalty program, and you can also buy a meal plan too. When I go back I'm going to avoid the stick and get the tenders and try the cheesecake! read more

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The food is EXCELLENT. I highly recommend ..l have been to the on Marlboro Pike four times and I just love the food Vallorie Camp Springs MD read more

I've purchased Dodah's cake slices and cupcakes at local groceries for a few years. The new, retail brick and mortar presence in Mount Rainer, MD is a logical expansion of the business. My ambivalence with vegan cake recipes is that they result in a dry outcome; the absence of butter is a loss when it comes to moisture and taste overall. Dodah does a good job of addressing this with both her chocolate cake and key lime cupcake. At the Mount Rainer spot, there are numerous hot and cold prepared vegan foods available for eat-in or take-out. The one side dish that gets my "thumbs-up" is the seafood mac & cheese. It's got seaweed in it and this ingredient does a nice job of flavoring it as if there were fish in the casserole. I could eat that every day. The Mount Rainer space has an interesting history. Located on the city's major roundabout, the triangular structure was home to a long-time thrift store, then to the recent, short-lived Bird Kitchen & Cocktails Restaurant. Best wishes to Dodah at this location. read more

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Very affordable and LARGE PORTIONS of Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Dessert--100% VEGAN. The taste is not even a question, especially the CAULIFLOWER GENERAL TSO!! Come here if you are hungry, want something filling, HEALTHY & GLUTEN-FREE OPTIONS! DO NOT SKIP out on the cheesecakes/other desserts. Small space, but cozy indoor seating and street parking available. read more

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The selections that I got were delicious, so no complaints there. My issue is that they don't seal the bag when you order through door dash or another delivery service. This is a big safety flaw. We live in a world where people, unfortunately, don't do the right thing and can tamper with someone's food. Fix this. It's easy. Get a stapler if you don't have fancy stickers to seal the bag. I called the restaurants and asked them to seal my bag, and they simply said, NO! We don't do that. Such a big disappointment. read more

Yeah this place is fire! Do yourself a favor and eat here. Brought mum during her Mother's Day wkd visit. She's a recovering meatatarian who definitely found ample options. The cute guy who helped us was nice. Quindell. Quite helpful and put mum at ease and got her a great lunch. read more

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the customer service and digital ordering has really drove this business down. They have now hired Spanish people who responds with "I don't speak English" right after they have spoke it just fine. Another Black Owned business down the drain or is it even a black owned business? read more

Vegan spots are all the buzz right now. I'm seeing more & Moore of these places pop up!! Now this particular spot I'm reviewing...I've reviewed before. A customer service mishap (that was corrected) kept me away. But now I'm back...let's see if their food is consistent... Where I am: @doodahskitchen . Location Reviewed: 3801 34th St., Mt.Rainer M.D. . Menu Includes: ALL VEGAN Fried "Fish", Fried "Shrimp", Fried Chik'n Tenders, General Tso's Cauliflower, Lasagna, Pepper "Steak", "Crab" Cakes, Chik'N Drummies, Tofu Scramble, "Cheesesteak", Waffles, Sweet Kale Salad, Stuffing, String Beans, Potato Salad, Spinach Salad, Marinated Vegetables, Cokeslaw, Fresh Juices, Cupcakes, Cakes, Cheesecake & more!! . Items Reviewed: Their Pepper Steak double side Entree (with peppers, onions, Mac n cheese & sweet potatoes $14.80).STAMP the Pepper "Steak" sandwich!! It was flavorful, packed, & savory!! All Day Breakfast!! Their Mac n Cheese...STAMP!! Cheesy, & Pleasant!! Get This!! Their Sweet Potatoes...Absolutely DELICIOUS!! No sugar added!! . Their Lasagna & General Tso's Cauliflower Double Entree meal (with collard greens $16.80). STAMP the Lasagna!! I ALWAYS get this entree from them. Fulfilling, with the right amount of marinara, faux beef, & flavored cashew cheese!! Excellent!! Their General Tso's Cauliflower...STAMP!! Fresh, Crisp, Sticky, Spicy & Sweet!! Their Collard Greens were DECENT. I needed more flavor. Their Lemon Cupcake ($6.36)...Absolutely DELICIOUS!! I could not tell it was vegan!! The Mint Lemonade...STAMP!! Refreshing, & Palate cleansing!! . Customer Service:Welcoming & Accommodating!! Limited Inside seating available. . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: Street Parking . Recommendations: Fet the Lasagna and/or Mac n Cheese!! =STAMP =DELICIOUS =DECENT =PASS =NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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I enjoyed the food here as someone who isn't a vegan by any stretch. The cauliflower was really good!! And so was the garlic on the kale! I would probably do without the Mac and cheese though. I couldn't get over the distinct taste. read more

Dodah’s Kitchen - General Tso's Cauliflower, Mac and Cheese (not real cheese) and Garlic Kale Salad. - Soul Food Near Me - Mount Rainier, Maryland

Dodah's Kitchen is Afro-vegan soul food that started out of a food hall in Brookland. During the pandemic, they opened a cafe in Baltimore and one in Mt Rainier just two blocks from another vegan soul food spot. Dodah's Kitchen is out of a 1900 corner building near many shops. Inside, there are a few tables and chairs and a buffet of good vegan soul food like dairy-free mac and cheese. Near the register are vegan cupcakes, cakes and tofu-based cheesecake that are surprisingly really good. My cookies and cream cheesecake was incredible and cheap too! The staff are friendly and passionate about vegan soul food. read more

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I always love Dodah's! The food is yummy and the service is excellent. They always are honest about the food and make great suggestions for folks wanting to explore vegan fare. read more

At this point, Vegan Soul Food just needs to be its own category. I've had so many different types now and it never gets boring! My latest try, thanks to a friend, was this place, Dodah's Kitchen. Located right at the corner of a busy circle, we got ourselves another treasure! It took a while for us to figure out what we wanted. I initially wanted the quinoa sausage, but it's been out for a while, so I decided to go with General Tso's Cauliflower. BEST DECISION EVER!!! I got seafood mac (which was mad heavy for a side) and carrot tuna. The Cauliflower had so much flavor and if not for the fact it was fried, I'd eat it everyday! The seafood mac had mad Old Bay vibes, and I'm not quite sure it had chunks of 'seafood meat' or if it was just the spice that made it seafoody... but regardless it was tasty! The carrot tuna is more liquidy and veggie-like than I'm used to... I usually get a bunch of sweet flavors, but I tasted the peppers in this one. Not bad, just different! And of the 3 things, I think it was my least favorite. Despite that, it was some REALLY great food and I cannot wait to return to try other things, including their ALL DAY BRUNCH! Oh, did I mention that their jams are on point? They were going in with Usher in there. Good music and good food, can't get much better than that! read more

Dodah’s Kitchen - Vegan with Soul! - Soul Food Near Me - Mount Rainier, Maryland

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Absolutely love this spot, a relatively new addition to Mt. Rainier. Great place for a quick service lunch. There's a hot bar when you walk in where you give your order, and some entrees are made to order depending on what you want. We've been twice during a busy lunch hour and the service was quick, about 10-15 minutes from start to finish and we ordered to items that were made fresh by the kitchen. Plus the service is friendly and attentive. Love love love the mac and cheese, the collard greens are great and not too salty, and don't miss the philly steak. This is one of our favorite vegan spots in the area. read more

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This BRAND NEW Black owned vegan spot opened just last month!! They have ALL DAY BRUNCH! I got the chick'n and waffles! It was amazing!! I usually don't like a super sweet breakfast but this was perfect. The syrup, the waffles, and those chick'n tenders hit the spot for sure!!! My mom got the chick'n drummies and a side of marinated veggies! She loved the drummies and wants to go back for more. We also got a vegan lemon cake! It was SO GOOD! This meal was amazing. We wish all the success to this new spot and can't wait to visit again! We've enjoyed Dodah's before because she sells her vegan Mac & cheese and other goods in MOMs and other stores. And NOW, she has her own storefront! She first opened in Baltimore late last year and now they are open in Mount Rainier! read more

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Literally one bite of Dodah's Kitchen's vegan spinach lasagna had me racing to my computer to look at their full menu and wondering how I can order more. It's that good y'all! I am vegetable deficient and vegan adverse (butter + cheese is my middle name) but after taking a stroll of my local health food store, I noticed Dodah's Kitchen items in the prepared food aisle. It looked good enough to try, so I went with the spinach lasagna and brought it home. Spoiler alert -- it is delicious! Who knew that tofu and soy cheese could be so good? The flavor, taste and texture is all there! You can currently try their food at Mom's Organic Market or order in advance from the Tastemakers Kitchen in Brookland. I highly recommend! read more

OMG! I ran to Yelp after ordering from Dodahs Kitchen today. This review is based on their Baltimore location... I guess it's super new because they don't have a Yelp page. Anyway! The Pepper "Steak," marinated veggies and Mac&"Cheese" were beyond delicious!! I think I found my new favorite vegan soul food spot. Btw I ordered through UberEats and the food was ready in a quick and efficient manner. read more

Dodah’s Kitchen - Pepper "Steak" Marinated Veggies Mac N "Cheeze" - Soul Food Near Me - Mount Rainier, Maryland

I love to visit Dodah's Kitchen when in the city! I absolutely crave the general tso's cauliflower. They also have delicious chik'n drummies & you can add sides of your choice. I always get my favorite the mac n' cheeze & green beans!! Scrumptious.... Also be sure to pick up desert...they have many different options! Seems like a Nice atmosphere to dine in but I've never had time to enjoy. Since I live far away I always purchase food for the entire weekend, lol read more

OMG, this is wonderful. I just stumbled upon this vegan Cafe on my way to the glut market. I did not know what to order, so I picked the general tso cauliflower and macaroni and the crab cake. The Cafe is small but clean with two tables if you would like to eat there. The portions are generous, and oh so good. Everything was well seasoned. You must order the cauliflower tso. I am definitely ordering from this place again. read more

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Food flavoring has been inconsistent for a while. Totally dissatisfied and dissapointed because they began with a bang and now it's a poof. Please make improvements because I want your business to thrive. read more

Food was awful. That's it. Order the tenders and fries... it was awful. Never will be getting food from them again. read more