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Dulan's On Crenshaw - brisket with yams and cabbage meatloaf with mac n cheese and cabbage - Soul Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

May 26, 2026 | Los Angeles | My friends first introduced me to food from Dulan's on Crenshaw years ago! Recently, my friend & I met up & had lunch while catching up! She's been going to this location for years! Veggie Plate | You select 3 sides, which arrives alongside 2 pieces of cornbread! I usually select my 3 favorites! Sweet Yams, which make me do a little dance each time, it just hits & I highly recommend! The Mac & Cheese is cheesy goodness! The Cabbage, savory & hits home! All wildly flavorful & delicious! Something New | On my most recent visit, I tried the Rosemary Glazed Salmon! New flavor, tasty & freshly made; know that it will take 25 minutes to cook! My favorites are still Baked Salmon & Fried Fish! All three are flavorful, tender & mouthwatering! Cornbread | Honey buttered, sweet & savory! It's an absolute must! That cornbread is a full-on win! Absolutely delicious! One bite is not enough, as another bite easily follows! Haha! Sweet Tea | Delicious, sweet & refreshing! Yum! Customer Service | Excellent, friendly & helpful with the menu! We even had a few laughs! Hahaha! There was also an amazing guy who checked on us constantly! I handed him a tip as we left! He was awesome! Seating | It was my first time returning since the remodel; it's been years! I was amazed! The restaurant is so spacious, loved the personal images framed on the walks, the artwork & the whole vibe was amazing! We dined inside & I found myself constantly looking around!! There is also outside seating on the patio! Fun Note | Years ago, friends had attended an event! Dulan's was amongst the food served! Afterwards, my friends stopped by my place with a plate, just so I could try it! Haha! I was amazed at the first flavorful bite! I've also returned with friends & introduced others to Dulan's over the years! Overall | Yes, please! Upbeat environment, flavorful dishes & excellent customer service! It's a win! Let's go! read more

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My husband and I were in the area, so we decided to stop in for lunch. I ordered the fried chicken, breast and wing, which comes with two sides. I chose the collard greens and mac and cheese. The meal also came with two complimentary cornbread muffins. The chicken was really good. It was fried perfectly, crispy, and seasoned well. The sides, however, were just okay. I wasn't a fan of the greens or the mac and cheese because both were pretty bland. It tasted like no salt was added at all. I had to add pepper vinegar to the greens just to give them some flavor. The restaurant was spacious and clean, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Service was good as well. read more

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Came here for lunch, after previously attempting, and found to be closed as it appeared to be getting remodeled. To my surprise, the place had been spruced up! I came during lunch and the place was packed as there was a couple of large groups dining. I ordered 1/4 white meat fried chicken, with black eyed peas w/rice, along with mashed potatoes with gravy. Unfortunately, they did not have my first choice side (corn with okra). The owner (Mr. Dulan) happened to be sitting at a table nearby and I made him aware that I was disappointed there was no corn with okra, he apologized and stated there would be some next time I come and he would give it to me without charge. I'll see if that's the case next time. The food was delicious as usual, however, the wait time was longer than I expected. The cornbread muffins are super DELISH!!! Will come back for some meatloaf and/or smothered pork chops!! read more

Dulan's On Crenshaw - Inside dining room - Soul Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I hadn't been in this area in quite some time. I was amazed by the quality of the food, the excellent service, quickness of the serving staff, and the overall chill of the ambience. I highly recommend Dulan's. As a fried chicken snob, I endorse theirs 100%. The Mac was Mac'ing. The collard greens were on point, as was the cornbread. I most definitely will be back! read more

Dulan's On Crenshaw - Soul food - Soul Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amy at the register and the waitresses were THE BEST!!! They are a huge part of this review and raring!!! The restaurant is lovely. Extra clean and spacious. The location is nice. I am not sure about parking on a crowded day. We came at the right time: 2PM on a Saturday. Parking right on the side. Two of us ordered chicken (one smothered and one baked) and the other orders the porch chop (he said it was OK) but our chicken was delicious and needed a dash of Louisiana for spice and "pouf" it was gone! We all ordered mac and cheese and mixed greens with cabbage: delicious (one dash of Louisiana and...you know...). They each ordered another plate to go. It was my first time there and I will be back!!! 10s across the board! The service was stellar. Friendly, professional people. The prices were just right for GOOD soul food that is seasoned well and cooked well. Chefs kiss!!! read more

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I gave Dylan's on Crenshaw another shot on May 14, 2026 with an order through DoorDash. I live down the street so the food arrived nice and hot. I wanted some meatloaf, but I can't get past that tomato sauce. I thought I saw some photos with brown gravy, but when I looked at the menu, there is no meatloaf with brown gravy. I went with Smothered Pork Chops, Mac and Cheese, extra 4 oz . gravy. I also ordered cabbage and greens mix, but received greens only. It's on my receipt. Reading is fundamental. So much for customer service. I took off a star for not honoring my request for Greens and Cabbage mix. That wasn't a "Special Request," it's on the menu. The food was edible, that's all I'm going to say about the food. Forgive any typos, typed on a mobile device. read more

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DELICIOUS!!!!!!! I can't wait to go again! The food was so good. My favorite was the fried chicken!! & honestly I don't even like fried foods so I was AMAZED! SOOO GOOD. The service was quick and everyone was so nice. Lots of happy faces and lots of good vibes. I enjoyed looking at all the memories on the walls and the family pictures. read more

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Wow is this place amazing! Fried chicken and all the sides were so delicious! I came here with my family of 9, and we ordered 3 family meals because the fried chicken was so good we needed at least 3 pieces each! The staff were so friendly, always checking in to see if we needed anything, and also the owner even checked in. You really felt welcomed and cared for! It was busy on a Sunday and yet every person that I approached or came to help always smiled genuinely. Music and the place was so lovely. Although there was no designated parking for the restaurant, I was able to find parking right on the street! Would absolutely come back!! read more

Dulan's On Crenshaw - (8) FRIED CHICKEN FAMILY MEAL - Soul Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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No idea who I hadn't reviewed Dulan's before. Whatever the case, here goes ... Stopped in with friends to support the business and also because I gotta eat. Not to mention, totally love southern home cooking. Something about soul food almost makes me want to say "southern home cooking" is my comfort food, when asked the question. Anyway, No dedicated parking lot here. It's street parking but I've never had an issue here. I've always just turned onto the cross street and found spots in the residential areas. I don't know if there are restrictions but check for yourself. This most recent visit, was there for definitely more than an hour, and no ticket. Service was, and has always been excellent. So friendly and helpful. To the point that it was like I was a guest in someone's home and I was being told to just sit and relax, while they took care of everything. Even down to getting condiments, refills or other things that I could have easily went to the counter to get or ask for. As for the food - started with the corn bread muffins. I could eat those all day long. I had to stop before I filled up and couldn't enjoy the sides and my entree; meatloaf and basically just about the entire side menu. See pics. Call me nuts, but the only thing I thought was just ok was the mashed potatoes. I enjoyed everything else. Everything ... Greg stopped in. Chatted it up for a bit and got a pic with him. Hope the business thrives as too many places are closing down and it was would be sad to see another institution fail here in today's economy. So, go for the food. The service. The history. If you don't know the roots, check out the webiste. read more

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Ordered takeout from this location for the first time, and overall it was pretty decent--though I promise my grandma still cooks better! The macaroni was a bit on the bland side, but the fried catfish was excellent--crispy, flavorful, and definitely the highlight of my meal. The service was friendly and quick, and my order was ready right on time. The restaurant itself had a warm, welcoming vibe with a cozy, down-home feel that made me want to dine in next time. I'd come back again just for that catfish! read more

Dulan's On Crenshaw - Fried Catfish, CANDIED YAMS, MACARONI & CHEESE - Soul Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I am so shocked to see that Dulan's has such a low rating on Yelp because my experience was nothing less than incredible! My boyfriend and I decided to check out Dulan's before a show nearby at CineVita. We got there around 7 pm on Saturday and managed to find street parking close by. We received a very warm welcome from their staff and manager, and were told how to proceed with our order. We decided on two fried chicken plates, which come with 2 cornbread muffins, and 2 sides. I chose Mac and cheese and dressing and my boyfriend got Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes. You also have the option to pick between a two piece and four piece. We ended up going with the 2 piece which was more than enough, and portions are big, and you will be stuffed by the end of your meal. Once you order and pay for your meal upfront, you have the option to sit indoors in their beautifully decorated and spacious restaurant or in their heated outdoors section. The weather was lovely out, so we sat outside. Within a few minutes one of their staff brought us warm corn bread muffins with butter, which were amazing and the perfect start to the meal. A couple minutes later we received our fried chicken plates, which were so flavorful and delicious. The chicken was so perfectly fried, not greasy, and so juicy, and the sides were also seasoned well, and went so well with the chicken. My boyfriend and I have ever since been dreaming of going back. It was a true comfort food experience. We cannot wait to come back for the hospitality and incredible food! read more

Dulan's On Crenshaw - Soul Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Updated review. Service and food get 5 stars from me. Favorite protein: fried chicken and fried fish. I honestly have mostly just stuck to the chicken because it's good and consistent. Very crispy and seasoned well, not too salty. Favorite sides: candied yams!!!, mac and cheese, cabbage, dressing with or without the gravy - it's good both ways. The cornbread comes with all the meals, but honorable mention for that as well. The service here is good, too. Even during busy times. I like dining in too, because I feel you get a little more (extra cornbread, bigger drinks). Sometimes the wait times are longer for to go orders but when I dine in the food comes out hot and quick. The dining room and outside patio are both nice as well. It's decorated beautifully, with lots of family photos on the walls. There's usually street parking right out front read more

Dulan's On Crenshaw - Fried Fish Dinner Special (feeds 2, so I made a plate. Comes with 4 pieces of fish) - Soul Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Now, for those who have read any of my reviews, you know people can make or break an experience. The staff was incredible. Patient with us while we worked out what we wanted, even explaining the best options and combinations. And after the food came out, the owner came around, checked, and chatted for a while. Come on, people!!! Now that is care, connection, and community. The food was grade-A delicious; everything came out freshly cooked, seasoning was tempered and balanced, you could taste it without it overpowering the food. I hope I don't get anyone in trouble, but they even tossed in a free dessert. Now you know I love peach cobbler, and I really love it when it is delicious and free!!! It was so good, I paid for another to go! So if you're in LA, bless your stomach, stop by. read more

This review is long overdue. I've been coming to Dulan's for years, and even before that I was a regular at Aunt Kizzie's Back Porch in the marina, run by Greg Dulan's father, Adolf , back when I was in college. The legacy runs deep, and it shows. The food is always fresh. The service has never wavered. I've been here for community meetings and for meals with family, and every time the atmosphere feels welcoming. Greg has always been present in the community, and his team carries that same spirit of support and care. The staff knows how to make you feel at home, and the food never disappoints. Every plate feels like it was made with pride. Rating: 5 Soulful Plates read more

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We walked into Dulan's and immediately noticed the beautiful décor. Unfortunately, our experience with the service didn't match the welcoming atmosphere. When we arrived, the staff was taking individual orders from a party of about 35 people. We were asked to move to a separate line, which we did, but after that we were never acknowledged while the staff continued serving only the large group. After waiting about 20 minutes without anyone checking in with us or letting us know when we'd be helped, we decided to leave. Because we never had the opportunity to order, I can't comment on the food. If I could give half a star for service, I would. A simple acknowledgment--letting us know there would be a wait, offering a glass of water, or even just making us feel like our business mattered--would have made a big difference. Instead, we were left feeling like we were simply in the way. read more

Welcome to one of the best southern restaurants I have ever been to in Los Angeles it's clean and well staffed. Mention the name Dylan's and everyone in my family immediately says bring me something back it's not cheap either it can get pricey and make sure family hands you some cash for their food because I'm so not sharing. I'm a longtime customer 20+ years deep ever since they had restaurants in Marina Del Rey and Mr Dylan the dad ran it. I have literally eaten at every location they have and the restaurant on Crenshaw is my favorite. Located on a busy street with limited parking the area is crowded with people. I walk up and immediately start drooling the smell of soul food in the air is very intoxicating. my go to meal is almost always oxtails or fried chicken with a side of dressing greens macaroni and cheese potato salad and candied sweet potatoes. Here's what I ordered. Oxtails Tender and delicious smothered in gravy seasoned to perfection. 10/10 Dressing Thick fluffy and delicious just like my mom made. And drizzled with gravy it's the bomb. I0/10 Macaroni And Cheese It's good but needs a little more seasoning but it's still delicious. 8/10 Greens Tender perfection and seasoned very well. 8/10 Potato Salad Delicious it's a must have part of my meal I love it. 8/10 Candied Yams Tender buttery and sweet. 10/10 Last visit I had Yellow cake and chocolate frosting it's soo yummy. 10/10 I didn't get any this time and regretted it when I got home. lol It's always super crowded at Dylan's so be prepared to wait and believe you me it's definitely worth waiting for. I'm having a nice drive back home to Long Beach until next time. Just me Shawn C. read more

You know a place is well loved when the people waiting in line with you start making recommendations on what to get. We came here because my cousins love to go here. The place was packed and there was still a line when we left. Service is not always the best. They have to go orders, but I would still consider waiting a bit for your food. it does get SUPER busy here, service staff is always running around doing something. However, when they realized that they forgot my order they were incredible apologetic. It was honestly very sweet. I got the deep fried lamb chops and the sour green bunt cake. Bundt cake was alright, better than other places, but it didn't impress me. However the deep fried pork chops were phenomenal! Pairing them with their hot sauce and collard greens, so freaking good. Also the price wasn't bad. For the price, I was able to eat for at least two meals, which is always gold! Overall, I plan to go back here and take new friends with me. I love that we can get something like this! read more

If you are looking for good soul food in the South Los Angeles area, check out this spot. Dulan's serves up all the traditional dishes I grew up eating as a kid. Chicken, prepared a number of ways, even smothered, meatloaf, fish and my favorite item here, that stands out above all is the macaroni and cheese. The staff is friendly and provides solid recommendations based on your taste. There is indoor and outdoor seating with a laid back atmosphere, unless it's crowded. Parking on the street can get slim but the food is worth it. read more

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The service was amazing is my first time here they were very informative the food beyond amazing. I can't wait to come back and try other stuff. That's good. I'd eat more stuff now. read more

Dulan's On Crenshaw - Good food - Soul Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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WOW, Amazing soul food. Friendly staff, fast ordering, served fast, and seating is nice. Tried the meatloaf one day and fried chicken the next. Both were absolutely amazing. Had the macaroni and cheese, red beans, and mashed potatoes for sides all were great, the mac'n'cheese was so cheesy. The lemonade is so refreshing as well. Ate here 3 days in a row. So good, will return for sure. read more

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Love the is new location. More space, tables, and cozy. Went there to have dinner with my friend. I got the meatloaf with collard greens x and mash potatoes. Great service but they kept coming to ask if they can clear our table while we were still working on our food. Felt a bit rush even though the restaurant was not busy so not like there was a wait. But overall, great food, and service. I took home another dinner plate and my boyfriend asked "Doesn't it come with 3 sides?" I didn't know but I guess it used to come with 3 sides but now it only comes with 2 sides. read more

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Best food in the neighborhood. My first time at Dulans. My cousin live nearby. and he invited me to dinner with his family. I love the fried fish, and Mac and Cheese. Employees are super cool and friendly. Food reminds me of my Grandmas kitchen. Affordable dining and eating here. Next time I want my girlfriend to try some Soul food. I hope she likes it tho. She does not eat fried foods, but that's ok. We will find her something. read more

I had lunch at Dulan's recently. Oh, and it's located on Crenshaw Blvd :) It has free street parking and also offers valet! That's what the sign said. Inside it's a counter service restaurant that offers indoor dining with outside covered patio seating too. Inside it has a nice interior with background music. A lot of people also come to get it to go. I ordered the smothered pork chops (2) that comes with rice and gravy and two sides for $24. I chose red beans and dressing for my sides. I wanted black eyed peas but they were out at the time so I went with the dressing. Either a soft drink and tax my meal came to $29.51. The food took about 15 minutes to arrive. I started with the 2 cornbread muffins that came with the meal. They were perfect! (5). Delicious, moist and flavorful. I have never had any better. The red beans were barely warm. Flavor wise they were good but needed more temperature. The dressing and brown gravy were very good tasting and hot along with the two chops which were tender and flavorful too. Ditto on the white rice and gravy under the chops. Also they serve their soft drinks and tea in large mason jars. Altogether this was a good tasting meal. The only negatives were the red beans temperature and the fact that this soul food lunch cost me almost $30 but then this is La La Land, right? I give a 4 score overall. Man, those mufffins were incredible! read more

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Went here on Thursday afternoon. There were quite a bit of people there dining. The food didn't taste like it used to and of course the prices have increased a bit. I ordered the 1/4 smothered chicken with macaroni and cheese and yams. The price was $21.99 for the meal. The smothered chicken was tender. My grandmother had the meatloaf with greens and yams. The greens were a bit salty. For 3 meals, I spent around $76 read more

Dulan's On Crenshaw - 1/4 SMOTHERED CHICKEN - Soul Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Second time here and the food was still phenomenal! Ordered the turkey wings meal (since I came on one of the days they offer it) and they were HUGE and delicious. I'm convinced the have the best cornbread in the city! Mashed potatoes were also GREAT. read more

Dulan's On Crenshaw - Inside - Soul Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Food was delicious and customer service was excellent! Took my University intern here to celebrate their graduation from their Social Work Master's Program from UCLA and they insisted on having soul food. I told them I knew the perfect spot! Dulan's on Crenshaw did not disappoint. Food portions were more than enough to take home, food was delicious, great ambiance, and someone was always checking on us and making sure we had what we needed. The owner came by to say hello and chat with us. I have visited all the Dulan's locations and this is my favorite so far. I look forward to going back again with friends and family. read more

My wife and I wanted to try something different before catching an event at the Forum last night. We just loved this place. I had a 2-piece fried chicken with sides (collard greens w/turkey and mac and cheese) and my wife had a 2-piece smothered chicken with sides. Soda machines weren't working so we had a lemonade and a sweet mint tea. The food was excellent and the portions were generous. We would totally come back here next time we need to catch a bite prior to an event at Forum/Intuit/Sofi. And also the staff was extremely friendly and helpful in explaining the menu items. read more

Always hits the spot. I don't come often but when I do I'm never disappointed. My family is from Mississippi and although it doesnt hit like your momma's homemade cooking it is definitely good. The portions are nice. The prices are reasonable. The service can be fast if you come at the right time. The establishment is clean. read more

My husband and I wanted to support a black owned business/staple in the community, and we happily did so on Juneteenth. We shared the catfish dinner with mac n cheese and yams. While we waited for our order, we enjoyed our lemonade and sweet tea, while watching the World Cup. The renovations that were made look beautiful! Since it was a holiday, there were many many patrons placing orders so our food took a bit longer to come out than anticipated. We were happily satisfied with our meal and can't wait to enjoy the catfish and cornbread again soon! read more

The food we got from here was incredible! My girlfriend got the fried fish plate, and her eyes got HUGE when she took her first bite. We ordered online, and the wait time wasn't exactly accurate so we waited an additional 10 minutes, but it was SO WORTH IT. I got the cornbread and vegetables and I was thoroughly pleased. I definitely recommend a try! We are for sure going to be back read more

Greeted instantly as we walked in the door by friendly and smiling employees who were ready to take our order immediately. We weren't quite ready to order yet so they patiently waited while we decided. Within 15 minutes or so we saw our food approaching the table so we set our work notes aside and got down to real business devouring our plates. Each bite was succulent to say the least. We had some discipline today and we took home half of our order for dinner lol If you're near their location stop in and see the amazing updates on the property, you won't be disappointed with how they've revamped the entire establishment inside and out. read more

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The food and service were excellent for what we expected. I highly recommend trying this spot if you're a LA native or visiting. A true piece of the LA food scene, 60+ years and still going strong! read more

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Tried Dulan's because I was nearby and I'm soooo glad I did! Ambiance: Spacious area, lots of seating! Both indoor and outdoor Service: Staff is so friendly, I felt welcomed as soon as I walked in Food: Oh my god. So dang good! The food came out pretty quick and it was phenomenal. I've never had smothered chicken and was so excited to try it. It was as good as I imagined, even better actually! The gravy was so tasty, paired so well with the rice. I got mac & cheese and collard greens as my sides, both so delicious too. I literally sat in silence eating my food, nodding after every bite. This place is pretty far from me but I'll absolutely be back! read more

We invited friends to eat at Dulan's after church. They were pleased with their food. Although my health conscious son complained that his fried chicken was salty and the lemonade was too sugary. I had the short ribs with rice and gravy and cabbage mixed with collard greens. The short ribs were tender and delicious. The gravy had good flavor and the cabbage mixed collard greens were tasty. The service was great and we loved the casual atmosphere. Dulan's makes the best sweet tea make sure to give it a try. Overall our dining experience was nice. read more

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10 out of 10 ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND!!!!!! Went here Saturday afternoon.. first time ever coming here ( don't judge me) my husband ordered turkey wings, Mac and cheese, greens and oxtails to go I ordered the meatloaf with Mac and cheese and yams. BABYYYYYYY when I tell you this food was so bomb!!!! First off the portions are so big we definitely had leftovers to go.. everything was cooked from the soul! And the sweet tea hit just right! I felt love from the moment I walked in .. which I knew was a good sign. Servers were polite and friendly.. just made you feel welcomed. I will be comming back but I know now maybe my husband and I should share ( since you get so much food) read more

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The smothered pork chops with greens and yams was delicious. The pork chops were so tender. Everything had the right amount of salt instead of being excessive. I will definitely eat here again. read more

Attending a great event this evening for (citizens for accountable leadership). The event was great, food was amazing so yummy. Love the decor very inviting, #greg the owner was very friendly. Will definitely recommend and return soon that later... read more

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My friend took me to Dulan's for a late lunch a few weeks ago. There was a private event in the patio, so the staff were very occupied. As a result, the wait was longer than anticipated, but I just knew my food would be worth the wait. I chose the meatloaf with collard greens and macaroni & cheese as sides, plus sweet tea. Staff gave us fresh cornbread muffins, which were diviiiine. And my meal was SO delicious. I cleaned that plate! Staff were so nice and kind, and apologetic for the delay in service. The restaurant was full, so I knew I was going to eat good, and I was NOT disappointed. I can't wait to try their fried fish next. read more

Dulan's On Crenshaw - Meatloaf Lunch with Collard Greens and Macaroni & Cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love Dulans , but their food does not taste the same . We need the older folks back in there . Too many youngsters. I spent over $135 , food definitely needs more seasoning! read more