We ordered the 3 meat plate and added two vegetables dishes and split it between the two of us. The…read morechicken reminded me of fajitas, the beef was similar. The stew in the middle of our plate was the most flavorful and quite delicious. The greens were ok and the potatoes as well but I would love try other options. We came in on Saturday evening around 5 and it was not crowded. We were seated immediately. I didn't see a lot of options for drinks so we just had water. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. The outside is right next to a Mexican restaurant so you hear the music from there. We sat inside and it had a very African style. I will absolutely come back again. Also, I think it is worth noting that it is authentic, so there are no silverware on the table. Ethiopian food is eaten using the rolled pancake "injera" bread that comes with it. I recommend washing your hands before eating and just enjoying the experience.

Addis Ethioian is such good food. Using the injera bread to eat well made Ethioian food to a little…read morebit of music is really fun. They've even sold me injera to go when I want to attempt to make Ethiopian at home. It's in a rough neighborhood and therefore can have a bit of an odor shall we say, but the people are wonderful, the food is wonderful and worth the occasional trip.

I heard about this place on Facebook and decided to give it a try! The owner Claire is the sweetest…read moreperson ever and gave us a small sample as this was our first time trying African food. We ended up getting the goat stew, lamb stew, jollof rice, fufu, fried beans and cassava leaves. The portions were good and the food was so flavorful and delicious. We will definitely be back to try their other items!

I was literally speechless by this Egusi stew. I had high hopes considering the other reviewsread more

Charles Kitchen was delicious! Everything tasted fresh and made with care. We went for lunch and…read moreordered the herb chicken, spinach rice, oxtails, and salmon, and every entrée was flavorful and well prepared. The meat was tender, seasoned perfectly, and cooked just right. Loved the home-like feel with the family pictures and warm atmosphere throughout. The service from Charles and Nikita was also excellent and made the experience even better. Can't wait to go back!

I literally stumbled upon Charles' Kitchen as I was looking for a different restaurant but the…read moreminute I saw CARIBBEAN CUISINE I said forget the other place and let's try this! Getting right to the point, THIS PLACE IS SLAMMING!!! The Food The Service The Ambiance The Energy EVERYTHING IS 5 STARS (& absolutely authentic)! I can't wait to come back to dine in, partake in their Mimosa Fridays and to try some of the other delicious entrees. LOVE THIS PLACE!

Hungry Eyes feels like boutique resteraunt nestled amongst the typical suburban environment that…read moreShort Pump offers. Here, I was transported to an easy going, genuinely welcoming space. I'm no Jamaican delicacy expert and can be quite picky. I really enjoyed the Beef Patty. I tried the chicken patty with coco bread, the extra bread was too much - definitely on me. I also tried the small Jerk Chicken which was enough to feed a small village- so plentiful! I had a bite of the Chicken Curry which was also pretty great. Both were served with a side of cabbage and were hearty tasty meals. I forgot to order the Mac n Cheese! I'll definitely be back. They host karaoke on Friday from 6 - 8pm when the DJ arrives. The Rum Punch was strong and tried to take me out! Overall, the service was superb. Resteraunts like this pump the blood that feeds the soul of a community

Stop by here! The food is a 10! The food is packed with flavor love the spice, not unbearably hot…read more The portions are huge. Definite bang for your buck. The team here was very inviting and patient. They were very attentive. Also the service here was considerably fast. This is a very cozy environment spacious seats and good background music playing. I have to bring the whole family by. This was a hit for sure!

Tried Carenas Jamaican Grille for the first time and overall had a pretty good experience!…read more For appetizers, I got the Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings and it was honestly really good. The chicken had a lot of flavor and was really juicy. Also, it came with a mango chutney which was interesting on its own, but it went really well with the wings. The wings were amazing and definitely wort trying! I recommend getting it. For my main, I got the combo platter with oxtail and jerk chicken, which came with rice and beans and cabbage. The oxtail was really juicy and tasty, and the sauce on it was probably my favorite part. The jerk chicken was okay, but personally I didn't get as much jerk flavor from it compared to the Jamaican Jerk Chicken Wings. The rice and beans were pretty simple but it tasted good with the oxtail and jerk chicken Our server was super sweet and attentive!! She accommodated us by making sure we got some oxtail. She went out of her way to check if there was anymore oxtail left. Thankfully there happened to be one more platter of oxtail and she made sure we got it. The inside was a really chill environment and I loved how colorful it was. Overall, it was a good meal and I'd definitely come back and try more things from the menu!

I am extremely disappointed by the treatment I have received from Carena's…read more I understand the importance of customer service and treating customers with respect. I work hard for my money, and because this restaurant is conveniently located, I have been a loyal customer who has supported this establishment regularly. Several months ago, I experienced unprofessional behavior from staff at the drive-thru window. As a customer, I felt it was appropriate to leave an honest review regarding my experience. Since then, when I recently called to place an order, I was informed that I would not be allowed to do so and was refused service altogether. When I respectfully asked the manager for an explanation, my questions went unanswered, and the phone was repeatedly hung up on. I then attempted to speak with the owner, only to be told that no one knew when the owner would be available or how I could reach them. The level of disrespect and lack of professionalism I have experienced is unacceptable. At no point have I been disrespectful; I simply spoke up about my experience and exercised my right to leave an honest review. It appears that this may be the reason I am being denied service. What makes this situation even more disappointing is that businesses should value and respect the customers who consistently support them. I genuinely enjoy the food and have patronized this establishment frequently, which makes being denied service without a valid explanation even more concerning. I believe customers deserve to be treated fairly and with respect. Based on my experience, I can no longer recommend supporting this business. I intend to pursue the matter further and explore the appropriate channels to address these concerns. Customers should spend their hard-earned money where they are appreciated, respected, and valued. I would love to speak to the owner I heard she's in and out so who knows

It was so good! My friend visited me from out of town and we chose this spot to come and eat!…read more The service was good! Please forgive me I forgot her name, but the lady at the counter was patient and happy answer whatever questions I had about Trini Food! I had the oxtails with peas and rice and I liked it! I also tried doubles for the first time! It was a different texture for me, but I honestly enjoyed it (I do wish it was warmed up a little more, I definitely should've asked lol) The ambience is so cute! In my time of coming into that area I never knew it was there. Definitely a gem! Hope to be back soon!

I am here from Miami searching everywhere for good Trini food specifically bake and doubles. I…read morefound this place on yelp and google. This place is 50 minutes from my house. The first time I went was last week Wednesday in the afternoon. A very nice young man took my order. When I asked for bake and shark the woman who I assume is the owner came up to the front and told me bake and shark is only available every other Saturday. I asked her if it would be available that coming Saturday and she said no, next week, that coming Saturday would be meat pies. She was nice enough this day. My first visit I ordered doubles, curry chicken and stew beans and buss up shut. The doubles were pretty good, the curry was 2 chicken legs swimming in what was more like a ton of watery broth in which my beans got completely lost. The curry flavors were not very developed. There was no aloo. The roti was the best thing I ordered that day. I did not come that Saturday as instructed but I returned yesterday. Yelp and Google states the business opens at 11:30. I walked up to the door at 12:12 and it was locked. The sign on the door states they open at 12:30 on Saturdays. I sat in my car until 12:40 and went back in. There were already people in line being helped by the same lady from last week. When it was my turn I asked for bake and shark and she told me "next Saturday". WOW. I drove all this way specifically for that. At this point I'm already disappointed so I ask her what she does have. She tells me to "read the board". Then she says she will help someone else and come back to me. When I don't respond she says "HELLO" as if speaking to a child. Thankfully, the lady with the purple hair is nice and professional. When it's my turn to order I order sorrel, pholourie, doubles, curry chicken and spinach and roti. Curry chicken is my favorite so I want to give it another try. With these 2 visits alone I've spent about $70 so far. I get in my car and open the bag with the pholourie to eat on the ride home. They're ice cold greasy and soggy. How? The place just opened and I just walked out! I get home and try the curry chicken. Watery flavorless broth again. No aloo again. This time the chicken is not done. My spinach is drowning in this broth just like the beans because for some reason it's all put into one container with no separation. The doubles are a sloppy mess but edible. Once again the buss up shut is the best part of the whole meal. This was a waste of time, money, and gas. This is not a good representation of Trini food. I don't think I will return here. **UPDATE** I updated my review to one star after this wicked lady replied. This idiotic fool is messaging me over and over about my review! I haven't messaged her back not even one time. She's clearly nuts. Notice she never said anything I wrote was untrue. There's a huge difference between pink chicken (ie: smoked meat) and bloody slimy chicken that's clear in some spots. You are selling food to the public and you think chicken is always pink no matter how long you cook it? WTH?! Sounds like food poisoning and salmonella to me. And please tell me where is the big chicken?? You're serving drumsticks! Secondly, pholourie literally takes 1-2 minutes to fry- why would anyone fry it then let it just sit in a COOLER???? Who's expecting fried dough to be hot for hours?? I expect it to be freshly made when I order it duh! So she's cooking the entire menu all at once and just serving it, cold and raw. Disgusting. The standards and attitude on this woman are both gross. Eat this crap at your own risk.

I love Tulsi! I've been coming here for years and have never once had bad service. Throughout my…read morevisits, I've tried out most of the menu and have yet to find a curry dish that I don't like. The food is excellent, staff is attentive, and the recent remodel really elevates the atomasphere. Eli has been my server on several occasions and he's a delight every single time. I could not recommend this place more!

My go to for Indian in RVA! This restaurant has fabulous…read moreambiance and the staff is attentive. We love the classics like Butter Chicken and Biryani. The curry selection is top tier too. I have never been disappointed with a meal from here whether it was eat in or carry out!

I ordered this to go. When I took it out of the bag the smell immediately made my mouth water. Good…read morestart. I ordered the Chicken Bhuna, and Tawa Roti. The chicken bhuna was one of the best curries i've ever had. I ordered it extra spicy, which came out being the perfect spice level. It also had a touch of sweetness. There were lots of onions in it too which were satisfying with each bite. The portion was perfect and had plenty of chicken. The Tawa Roti wasn't my favorite, but I wanted to try something new. I still prefer naan but the roti was dense and thin, and still worked to eat the plenty of curry I had.

The place is clean overall. Food was tasty. Went with the hot spice level and it was decent. I…read morereally enjoyed Chicken 65. Service was mid. Had to flag our guy down for refills and we were the only table in the place. They do have a steady flow of takeout orders. I would come back.