We came to eat here before the Chris Brown and Usher concert. It was about seven minutes away from…read moreSofi Stadium. They do have a parking lot, but it is small and can get full so when we arrived it was full. We did find street parking though. They have one side where you can order to go and pick it up, and then the right side will be where you enter and get the seating. There are two seating rooms and a good amount of seats. Not a ton, but still pretty good. They have one restroom that is pretty big and also clean. The menu is pretty straightforward. There's only two pages. They look the same but one side is gonna have a lunch and dinner special. The other side is gonna have a Sunday special. You can only pick from the plates, and you can add additional sides à la carte, but for the main entrées, you cannot add them additionally. So for instance, my man got the oxtail dinner plate. Which comes with three sides, which are actually very generous. Honestly, I figured that would've fed us both which it could have. But I wanted the fried fish, but there is no option to add that separately. You would have to just get another plate of it. So for the first plate, we got the oxtail. That came over a bed of white rice, which we didn't know. It was very good very filling. We also got a side of mashed potatoes with gravy, which was so good nice and creamy. Then we also got the sweet potatoes and that was delicious. Reminded me exactly of Thanksgiving. And we also got the mac & cheese, which I don't normally like mac & cheese but there's looked good. I wanted to give it a try and it was good. Very cheesy. Then for mine I got the fried catfish plate. You have the option of getting fried or steamed I think. And you have the option of catfish or swai fish. For my sides, I got the corn, okra, tomato. That was very good. Then I also got the red beans over rice. Which was so good. I've never had red beans over rice except for at Popeyes and this was like a 10 out of 10. Then we also got the collard greens which that's the only item I was not a fan of. I probably give that one a one or two out of 10. It was just very bitter for me. Our friends also got their own plate, my friend he got the steamed fish and he said it was really good. They also got a side of cabbage which I also wanted to get. They said that was really good so I should've gotten that. The sweet tea was good. It did have a hint of lemon on it if you did like lemon sweet tea. Overall, for the price point, this was really good and big. I can't believe you get three sides. I definitely feel like one box can feed about two people. Wait time wasn't too long and the servers were really nice. I do like that. The food comes in to go containers already because we had leftovers and that way we did not have to ask for to go box. I would definitely come back whenever I'm in the area again.

As a Southerner, the food at this soul food spot in Inglewood was just alright to me. I came with…read moresome friends for dinner and our dining experience was good, it's just that the food wasn't the best quality. To eat, I had the following: -Sweet Tea: Growing-up, I wasn't the biggest fan of lemon sweet tea and this was that. I prefer sweet tea without lemon, but this one was solid. However, it was very sugary. -Cornbread: Not the freshest, but it was a good appetizer and it wasn't gritty. -Fried Chicken: A bit disappointed with this. The fried chicken wasn't crispy and tasted like it was sitting out for a while. It wasn't too greasy though and the meat wasn't dry. -Mac N Cheese: The best thing I had here and it was solid. Not the best I've had but, it was a good side. -Collard Greens: Solid vegetable and the seasoning/vegetable flavor wasn't too strong. -Candied Yams: These were good, but also a bit too sugary. -Peach Cobbler: Super sweet and not the best I've had. Very syrupy and I would've liked more dough. The portion sizes were very generous though. Good for the price. We also came close to closing, so they gave us a lot of free food they were trying to get rid of for the night. Service was okay. I think the servers were just a bit stressed since it was close to closing time. They have interior seating and tables as well as a takeout window. For my group of 5, we were charged an automatic 20% large party fee. Overall, this experience was mid for me, but it is one of the only decent soul food spots in LA. I wish LA had a better soul food scene.

This place might need more than five stars! It is so hard to find really good soul food restaurants…read morein Los Angeles, and I'm an LA native. Soul food here just isn't the same as it was when I was growing up. I came across Southern Soul LA on DoorDash and decided to give it a try. Let me tell you, my boyfriend and I were not disappointed! I ordered the salmon plate with greens and macaroni and cheese. You know the food is good when you save the rest for the next day and it still tastes just as good. The cornbread smacked, and honestly, everything was delicious. I completely forgot what my boyfriend ordered, but he finished his entire plate right then and there. Nobody was talking or even breathing while we were eating. That is how good it was! I will definitely be ordering from here again, and I'm getting my family to try it too. When I tell you this food was so damn good, I mean SO GOOD!

First order, first impression. I wanted to order through DoorDash, but it said SSLA was closed. I…read morecalled and explained to the gentleman that answered the phone that I wanted to place my first order, but the DoorDash app stated that they were closed. He was very friendly and told me to wait until 1:00 p.m. to place my order and offered to include a free punch with my order, which I did not receive, not a big deal because I did not pay for it. But, you should honor your word. At 1:00 p.m. I ordered the Soul Bowl with Red Beans and Rice, and Greens. I also ordered the three piece catfish. The catfish was a little too salty for my taste. I enjoyed the Soul Bowl, except for the yams. I don't usually eat anyone's yams because of the strings in the yams, these were no different, they had strings, so I had to pick around them to ensure that I didn't eat the strings, for some reason they have always made me want to throw up. Other than the strings, the yams were good. The greens, red beans and rice, and Mac and Cheese were delicious. I'm glad I ordered two muffins because they are delicious, I wish I had ordered more. I will say they are better than other soul food joints that I have tried. I would order again, trying different items. Please forgive any typos, this was typed on a mobile device.

Amazing oxtail! The sauce is perfectly seasoned and the meat was so tender. The veggies actually…read morehad a great flavor. The rice and peas were spot on. We ate without looking up once! Ask for the scotch bonnet sauce. So yummy! This place is clean and nicely decorated and the service was welcoming and kind.

Came here for dinner this week, on our way to see Rosalía at the Inglewood Forum. Found it on Yelp…read more(thanks Yelp!). This area is not familiar to us at all, and we don't normally eat (for us) exotic cuisine. But, we were in the mood to try something new, so we stopped here. It's a colorful, cheerful little place. I think there are only like 4 tables. Apparently, it is mostly takeout. This became evident when our food was "served". We ordered a large two-meat plate and two large fried chicken plates. The two meats were "brown stew chicken" and curry goat. The meat is served in thick savory gravy/sauce. The "plates" are served with rice and fried plantains. The brown stew chicken was good. The curry goat was really good. Here's where the experience really veered sharply from our normal dining experience. The "plates" were served in takeout fold-over boxes with plastic forks. The meat itself was pretty much all adhered to bones. It was tender and delicious, but eating with our hands doesn't come naturally. So, I asked for a knife, and the sweet woman who takes the orders looked at me and said they don't have knives, and that we "just have to dig down into it". Indeed. She did give me a second plastic fork though, which I used. Nice workers. Authentic food. Huge portions. New experience which we all enjoyed.

Jay was so nice and the service is amazing I will definitely be coming back for moreread more

11/10 everything omg fall-off-the-bone baked chicken, thick mac n cheese, smoky savory green beans,…read moremoist fluffy cornbread muffins. warmest service--saw I was eating it there and got me all set up. one of the best meals I've ever had; only sad because I'm from out of town and know I'll be thinking about this plate for years to come. thank yall!!

Two Hommés saved the night! We needed a late-night bite after our flight, and despite a packed…read morehouse, the front-of-house team got us seated right away. The servers were amazing--we told them we were on a tight timeline, and they made sure our food arrived fast. The Jollof Platter with Branzino was delicious, but please do yourself a favor and order the Plantain Sticky Rice! It is so unique, perfectly sweet, and cleanses the palate beautifully. I would honestly come back just for that dessert alone. A perfect new spot to recommend to friends, especially as a post-LAX meal!

Despite a very modest storefront, this place has a nice interior, extremely friendly servers, and…read moreoutstanding food - definitely some of the best I had on this trip (this exceeded expectations, while Guelaguetza (which also appears on a lot of 'best of' lists) underwhelmed). The Jollof platter had a lot going on, and all of it good. We also got the entire Jerk Braised Short Rib, and while it was amazing, I wish we'd gone with the 'add on' size for $22, and had it with the garlic noodles (although then we wouldn't have gotten the outstanding whipped sweet potatoes... hmm). The broccolini and Hummus were both outstanding (the hummus wildly exceeded expectations because of the flat bread it came with, and I'd make it a high priority).

The service was amazing. The food was fresh and hot. It was clean and welcoming. The best place…read moreto relax and enjoy great food.

Highly recommend this place. Went here to visit family in LA, left with full and happy tummies…read more Excellent service, so happy and positive. THEIR FRIED CHICKEN IS GOOOOD.

Hands down, Top Chicken in Los Angeles…read more Juiciness Flavor Portion Sides Cornbread His Special sauce, "The juice" amazing! A must-visit spot for anyone coming to Los Angeles. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED !

I honestly don't know how this place is still in business serving raw chicken. I ate here and…read morenoticed my chicken was not cooked all the way through, so I stopped eating it. I was completely disgusted, and shortly after eating I felt sick to my stomach. Buyer beware because serving food like this is unacceptable. I should've known something was off based on the owner's attitude alone. He was not welcoming, did not seem appreciative of customers coming into his establishment, and his clothes looked filthy and unprofessional. To make matters worse, they keep raw chicken sitting in a bin right next to the grill. No wonder I felt sick afterward. I've also tried coming here several times before, and they're always closed even though their hours say they open at 12 PM. This place deserves negative zero stars, not even 1.

We were looking for a place to eat before going to Sofi for Ed Sheeran's concert and were ecstatic…read moreto try Southern food for dinner based on Yelp recommendations. The restaurant interior was classy, clean, and modern. The crew was friendly and very helpful. The food was fantastic!! I had the dinner menu, baked chicken with rice and beans, and the mac and cheese. My cousin ordered the catfish with collard greens and sweet yams on the side. Again, everything was very tasty. The baked chicken seasoning was marinated to the bone. The mac and cheese is so good! Yams were sweet, adding to the harmony of the meal's flavors. I also tried the muddy waters, and I like it a lot! The atmosphere was fun! They have a DJ with great music and karaoke. What a great place to be.

Lonells -- Juneteenth Experience…read more Live music drew us in, but the visit was deeply disappointing. I wrestled with writing this review precisely because it's Black-owned, but the experience spoke for itself. Ambience and service were positives: a warm greeting from Lonnel, sweet waitress, and a friendly bartender. However, beef was unavailable on the day despite Friday/Saturday promises, and the food failed to justify the price. A friend's fried chicken arrived raw--we know what cooked fried chicken should taste and look like, having eaten fried chicken plenty of times. The chef dismissed the concern and offered only a $5 discount, eroding trust in safety and quality. Overall, none of the dishes hit the mark. The hospitality was the bright spot; otherwise, the experience did not reflect the concept or value. I wouldn't return, but hope for improved consistency and safety. Giving it 1 Star for our waitress and the bartender.

Alright, it took me a second to gather my thoughts, but here it is…read more I came to Soul Food Shack with my expectations set squarely on the food. I was only in Cali for a short while, and this spot happened to be about 15 min down the street from where I was staying. Perfect location, and I was curious to see how Cali does soul food. From the first bite, it hit me Emotionally triggered as I was transported straight back to my childhood. It felt like I was sitting at the kitchen table in New Orleans, eating my nanny's candied yams, greens, macaroni, and fried chicken. The flavors had that deep, home-cooked love, that is not taken for granted or lost on me, so hats off to the cook! That kind of food doesn't just fill you up; it connects you,and to top it off, the drinks? Man, they serve that real deal kol-aid. The kind I used to drink as a kid. As I was eating, I started thinking about how food ties us to previous & future generations. It's wild how dishes once considered scraps i.e: greens, yams, cornbread, oxtails, are now sought out in restaurants just like this one. These meals are more than just food; they're stories of survival, resilience, and community. But I digress, I know y'all didn't come here for a history lesson in Black culture, so I'll leave it at that. Now, onto the standouts. The mac and cheese and yams? Easily the stars of the plate. I like my yams runny and solid, because I love mixing it with the cornbread. Sweet, savory, soft--that combo hits every time. The macaroni? Seasoned perfectly. Creamy, rich, and not bland like you sometimes get at other spots . That's rare, and I don't take it for granted. Overall, Soul Food Shack gave me more than just a good meal, it gave me a taste of home, miles away from where I grew up. If you're ever in Inglewood and need some food that feeds more than just your stomach, pull up, tap in, eat up.

So we came here and had a blast. The service was amazing and so was the food. I was actually…read moreshocked that my bill was not more lol with all of us having extra things. Niece French toast was fire, chicken was good and eggs were perfect. All in all it was a good place to visit. Everyone left satisfied without complaints. The music is a vibe too lol. We will come back

really good food. I've been searching for good soul food in LA for a long time & finally saw the…read moretruck on slauson & la Brea. I get the fried shrimp plate with greens and yams. Yams are sweet & greens always tasty. Comes with cornbread and a drink. It's about 18$ & very well worth it for the amount of food you get. Owner is very sweet & hardworking.

I was so excited to see this come to the neighborhood but I feel like I got played…read more Literally bottom of the barrel scraps. I waited like 15 minutes just to place and order even though there was only 1 person before me just to find out they didnt have just about everything I wanted (whole wings green beans cabbage and peach cobbler). Fine I settled and waited another 15 minutes for my food. I got home to eat (I live literally down the st. 2minutes away) and my mac & cheese was cold and cheeseless, yams are literally BURNT like I couldnt do anything with them and Corn bread was cold and hard. Smh. I was truely let down. Lemomade and chicken was cool but Definitely not worth the $18 I paid foe the meal. Given that they just opened last week ill given them another shot in w couple of weeks to get the kinks out. 1st step get help! There's no reason there should only be one person doing EVERYTHING in the truck. Especially now with covid, its unsanitary and unfair to the quality of the food. Especially when I saw someone sitting in the driver seat on the phone. Always supporting Black owned but lets do better!