FINALLY, I made it here to actually eat! Other times, the place was packed and I was overwhelmed at…read moreordering at the buffet. Came on a Saturday @ 145pm. The dining area was open and so was the bar. So, I sat at the bar which is spacious and very clean. I got 2 regular menus then inquired if they had Happy hour there, since a sign said HH. Turns out, they DO!! Starting at 2pm - 6p on the weekends!!! They have a smaller HH drink & food menu. Since it was my first time, decided to try the food out first. I got 3 Fish tenders $7, a regular side of candied yams ($6) and a HH Rum Punch ($7) The fish tenders were good. came with tartar sauce Candied yams were HOT! like, straight up heat, like they were still boiling in the oven. They were too hot for me to eat there. Home, after they cooled down, they wee very sticky and a little too sugary for my likes The Rum Punch, was rail but Strong! I saw someone order a Margarita and that was very big The Bartendar was super sweet! I also had cornbread. Tasty! I would def. come back for HH during the week They also validate parking there

Carolina Kitchen is one of those places that always delivers when you're craving comforting…read moreSouthern food with generous portions. From the moment we walked in, the staff was welcoming and the service was attentive throughout our meal. The atmosphere is casual, making it a great spot for lunch with friends, dinner with family, or whenever you're in the mood for soul food. The food definitely lived up to the hype. Everything came out hot, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. The portions are generous, so you'll likely have leftovers to enjoy later. Whether you're stopping in for their signature fried chicken, seafood, or classic Southern sides, there's something on the menu for everyone. What I appreciate most is the consistency. It's the kind of restaurant you can return to knowing you're going to get a satisfying meal every time. If you're looking for a place that serves hearty comfort food in a welcoming environment, Carolina Kitchen is definitely worth a visit.

Ok Yelpers, all hands and hungry mouths on deck‼…read more From the guy who made Amigos in Laurel 2LiT4CincodeMayo, with my review, but they were doing amazing all by themselves anyway... I'm bringing you another hidden gem!! This one is still hidden because well, I don't see you here yet ... I had a hunkering and craving for Suya, that I just couldn't Shake, and I knew this spot was new and made a U turn....skurrrrrt before heading home on an empty tummy tank‼ let me tell you, I'm glad I popped in, the manager was on deck and made my Suya fresh and hot, I also got the jollof rice as a side, the Suya was perfect, and if you know Suya the trick is to get the right, rich and flavorful chewiness and tenderness colliding, the manager even served me up a few puff puffs for patronizing the business!!! I felt like a winner today, for sure. Don't forget the spicy and I mean SPICY pepper sauce for to dip your meat in, as you know I don't eat food to eat food, I eat the food to eat the sauce, but let me warn you, if you do t know west African food, and I mean home cooked right from the mother land, you better get hip, they have flavor and SPICE AND ITS NOT FOR THE WEAK, bruh! this spot is right across the street from Dematha high school and if the football coach knew what's good and need them boys to get some pepp in their step, he'd intro them to this place, protein packed ehummm (to the weight lifting coach)but I digress, everyone else, this spot "GOT NEXT", it's and Afro Paruvian combination menu, someone definitely had a bright idea, perfect for this region to combine two of the most poppin culinary delights in these streets. Come and get SOME!!!

Warm customer service and deliciously seasoned, juicy, and fall-off-the-bone chicken. Super solid…read moresides as well, with freshly fried yuca, melt-in-your-mouth spinach, and excellent jollof rice. Hubs and I split the half chicken and three sides and it was a perfect amount of food. They weren't that busy when we went around lunch on a weekday, but that's probably because they just opened up and perhaps folks don't know about it yet. Worth a visit for sure! Looking forward to going back to try the suya and other menu offerings.

I really have been under a rock! I had been mistakenly avoiding Miss Toya's chain but I need to…read moremake up for loss time and so should you if you haven't been. My schedule was rearranged last minute on a Saturday so I decided to catch their brunch. The laurel location was the closest to me. I was able to reserve a spot at the bar on open table about an hour before arrival . It must have been a lucky day for me because there were plenty vacancies and I didn't need to make a reservation. There was live jazz playing. I sat at the bar - shout out to Nnamdi who was the bartender and my waiter. Food wise: brunch only offers the $55 unlimited food option for two hours. I was completely fine with this as I was able to taste multiple dishes. I had the fried deviled eggs, Rockefeller oysters, bang bang shrimp, deep fried snow crab legs, pork chop and grits, wings in hot honey lemon pepper (their signature sauce) and the white chocolate bread pudding I enjoyed everything except the deep fried crab legs. The cluster was hallow. I had more fried batter than crab meat. Deviled eggs were my favorite of all the things I tried. And the bread pudding was sinfully delicious . I wasn't able to finish my last two items ordered but luckily I was able to fit it in the to-go box. Most places that serve unlimited food don't allow to-go boxes so I was happy to not have my leftovers go to waste. I opted for the bottomless cocktails as well. I stuck to the mimosas and tried the different flavors. The pours were generous. Nnamdi was very attentive and I appreciate him answering all of my clarifying questions as it was my first time. Gratuity is included! I am excited to go back! Before leaving I ordered a cocktail (MisKiri IX) that wasn't included in the bottomless cocktails. It was good. A little too sweet for me but glad I tried it.

Takeout experience was not good. I arrived to see the hostess mopping up a mess on the pickup…read morecounter that apparently came from my order. She said"the kitchen" messed up packing my order but instead of sending it back, she "fixed it". Honestly it seemed like she was trying to get me my food on time, but management should have been called to solve this problem and ensure I didnt leave the restaurant with collard greens missing all their juices. I didnt know what exactly happened with tje packaging, so since I was told the problem was "fixed", I took my food and left. The worst part was the deviled egg appetizer. Another casualty of the kitchen, apparently. It looked unappetizing when I got home and opened it, and the crab topping that I paid an extra $3 for gave off a very strong smell (reminiscent of the kitchen of a seafood restaurent) and also appeared wet. I'd guess they took crab straight from a can, put it on top of the eggs, and covered it with old bay seasoning. Very disappointing. Sadly these were not the only issues, as the collard greens themselves were bland and a little tough. There was also a wooden stick in my greens?? Not sure why. Although the catfish was fried well, that's the only satisfactory thing about this experience, and everything else ruined it.

Flavorful food Nice portion amount…read more Always delivered on time with care Very reasonable price

This is a wonderful place to enjoy authentic Cameroonian cuisine. I went with a Cameroonian friend…read moreand he approved! He said that they had a number of traditional dishes, but not everything the Cameroonian community would expect, saying they streamlined the menu with the most popular dishes. I enjoyed the Suya chicken tacos with collard greens as my side. The tacos came on a large tortilla lined with jollof rice, chicken, white cheese, and topped with suya spice. I added the scotch bonnet sauce to kick up the heat. The two large tacos were very filling. The collards were delicious, bright and fresh, not prepared like traditional American greens, these were flavorful and not over cooked. We also had the Sorrell ginger beer, sweet and spicy. The lounge has beautiful African heritage artwork on display. Originals and copies can be purchased onsite. The customer service was good and the vibe was positive.

I had a craving for Jamaican food and found this place downtown silver spring. I went during lunch…read moretime . I had the brown stew chicken, rice &peas, cabbage, mac & cheese and plantains. Everything was delicious for only $17. The space is bright, space with a few tables and chairs. It is setup cafeteria style where you can view the already prepared food. The service was friendly and quick. I recommend a visit . 4/5 stars

I have been eyeing Angry Jerk for years, and finally got to try it when I saw they were having a…read more'Flavor Hive' promotion where you could bring a bag to fill with their lovely selections. For those who don't know, Flavor Hive is a halal truck that will either give you a tray or stuff your bag of chips, fries, pizza, or anything you bring to them. It fascinated me having a Caribbean version of that as an option. It's downtown Silver Spring, but it wasn't hard to find street parking. That construction is starting to become cumbersome, though. I stepped inside and was surprised by how empty it was. And yes, items like jerk chicken, plantain, and cabbage were options to top my lovely bag of multigrain chips with. The staff were nice and trying to figure out the price point for my bag -- it was kinda big LOL. Once we got that figured it out and I made my choices, I was on my way. I got back in the car, and it was quite a nachos treat! It was heavy, so I had to eat some of it down so I could go -- I should've brought a tray haha. It was delicious though! The jerk was on the sweeter side... can't really say I got any heat. The other elements were all great though -- I especially loved the plantain. I'd like to come back and try other things... I have a lot of Caribbean spots closer to me, but soon!

I attended a Konpa and Zouk social here, and it was such a great experience! The lessons per…read more "Leroy" were fun, informative, well-structured, engaging, and easy to follow, making it enjoyable for dancers of all levels. Leroy created a welcoming atmosphere, and the social afterward was the perfect opportunity to practice, meet new people, and enjoy the music. After dancing, I decided to order the legume and oxtail with diri ak sòs pwa (white rice with puréed black bean sauce). It came with fried plantains and "pikliz". When I tell you...it was delicious!!! And believe me, my dad is Haitian, so I've had my fair share of "legim". Everything was AMAZING! Seasoned perfectly, the portions were generous, and every bite was full of flavor. 10 out of 10! At this point, I want to try everything on the menu. Chef's kiss, Citadel! I'll definitely be back!

So good everybody should try it Foods good, especially the…read morepate kode is so good everybody should storm that place. Finished my plate

My wife and I had heard of honcho house for a while and had planned to visit. Today we finally made…read morethe decision to try it out. And to say it was underwhelming would be an understatement. I mean this experience might have been worse than the season finale of game of thrones. My wife ordered the oxtails and green jollof rice. First off, the rice tasted like wet grass. The oxtail was a sad excuse for oxtail. For context my wife is Caribbean so I've had my share of delicious oxtail, their oxtail tasted like they simply didn't even try. Now let's get to my food. I ordered the simplest thing on the menu the Steak and Frites. I'll give it to them the frites were pretty decent, but that's where my compliments end. I ordered my steak medium like a decent human being. The first steak came out and tasted like what I imagine an old used tire taste like, it was well done by the way. The next steak that came out 20 minutes later although closer to medium was surprisingly worse. It's was extremely rubbery with zero flavor. All together I would not recommend. The fact they sell this sad excuse for food is baffling. Sincerely, A concerned customer

Disclaimer: Late review!…read more How do I not have a review! Shame on me! We made an impromptu reservation at Huncho House. We got to the restaurant and were welcomed to a sign that read, "make our way to 1123". Thank goodness it's directly across the street. We walked into 1123 and they honored the entire experience as if they were Huncho House, complimentary champagne, yay; nothing was amiss. We were able to order off the Huncho House menu which I was happy about because that is where we wanted to dine. For those that don't know, Huncho House is a little treasure in the College Park area. Everything is always good and Chef Tobias menu never misses! Let's get into it! Deviled Eggs - They put a fried shrimp on top! These are a fave! Wagyu Cheesesteak Egg Rolls - OMG good! Oyster Rockefeller- Delicious! Chicken Parmigiana- Fantastic! Lamb Chops - Full of flavor! Filet Mignon - Soft, seasoned to perfection! Crab Oscar - perfect touch! Sides: Must do Lobster Mash, Crab Mac and Cheese! A fan of anything Chef Tobias! Come you WILL not be disappointed!

Excellent jerk chicken and curry chicken with generous portions. Also some fantastic meat patties…read more If you want white meat chicken or fish, they prepare that upon request, so they recommend ordering before you go (I wasn't in a hurry so waited 30 minutes). This is essentially a jerk hut with only counter service and three chairs.

I had the pleasure of visiting Just Jerk yesterday, and the food was definitely authentic! It may…read morenot look like much from the outside, but don't let that fool you. The jerk chicken was incredible--tender, flavorful, and literally falling off the bone. I ordered the $14.99 lunch special, which came with jerk chicken, cabbage, plantain, rice and peas, a beef patty, and a drink. It was an amazing value for the amount of food and quality you receive. The wait was a little longer than expected, but I visited during the lunch rush. The restaurant was packed with customers, and they were also handling a steady stream of DoorDash orders, so it was understandable. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because of the cashier having an attitude. It made me not want to ask any questions or requests lol. Anyway, Next time, I'll definitely call ahead to place my order. Overall, the food was well worth the wait, and I'll definitely be back!