good morning! i'm full already off her vibe& confidence!!! i've never been there! sooo excited to…read moresee a sistah doin the damn thing!!! may jah continue to bless her and her business abundantly looking foward to dining in your establishment!! i'm bringing some back to brooklyn

Shaw-nae's house definitely feels like you are dining in someone's house. To the point i felt like…read morei was a character in a play. And the play just involved me eating lol. My hot takes * Get the white sangria! * come for them wings with the special sauce. Wow probably the best wings I had all 2025! * The sides are very good! Next time * I will try the rum punch and anything else i missed on that menu! I had dined at the end of the night and Shaw-nae had extra food to give out. So she came to every table and asked if we could pass out a olate to someone in need or we can keep it. I was so set on sharing my plate wit someone in need and I was able to do just that! On the way home, I was able to share my plate and the person i shared it with was so greatful. I hope he enjoyed his meal.

Best soul food ever! Sherrie is the owner and chef. Her cousin Benita a sweetheart. I had…read moreoxtails, candied yams and rice, husband had fried chicken, collard greens and mac and cheese. The food was authentic and so delicious. Sherrie and Benita will make you feel welcomed the minute you step into the place. I love small businesses and they have a fan in me and my husband. If you are ever on Staten Island by Empire Outlets or taking a ferry ride, it's only a 10 minute walk, which will be so worth it.

Great food but shady neighborhood. I got the ox tail with sweet potatoes Mac and cheese and collard…read moregreens she gave me a free slice of cake! I will be back! I'm just now a fan of the neighborhood

We stopped by here for lunch after taking the ferry. The lady at the counter was very professional…read more When we said it was our first time here, she gave us a generous sample plate of literally everything they had that day. The oxtail, chicken curry and jerk chicken were really good. Veggies and mac were solid, but didn't love the rice. I got the large oxtail plate ($25) which normally comes with rice and 2 more sides, but they let me pick any 3 sides so I got cabbage, green beans, and mac n cheese. The plate was served in a large takeout container and it was stuffed to the brim with everything. They don't skimp on the oxtail. It was tender, juicy, and had a good flavor. My partner ordered the chicken and waffles ($14) which unfortunately he didn't like as much. He said the chicken was tough and the waffle was just ok. But he liked the mac n cheese. But just FYI, the block is seedy, and there was a seedy character hanging out inside that the employee kicked out.

I was in the mood for curry chicken do. I came here. I was hungry and excited to eat. I ordered the…read morerice with peas and the curry chicken. It came to $12 and change for the smallest styrofoam container which are illegal in NYC . I got home and had a big bite with old rice. The rice was hard as if it was days old and the peas, the beans were all dried out and I had to remove them from my mouth. The chicken was ok but I got a piece of the chicken leg and it was just the bone with the cartilage at the top. Gross that she could even put that in my small container. The food i got was old. I will not be returning there. I will go to Golden crust in Brooklyn next time.

We wanted authentic Caribbean & we got it!!! We had the Mac and cheese, jerk chicken with rice &…read moreoxtail gravy. SO SO SO DELICIOUS with a pineapple Jamaican sof drink! Walking in the environment was already so welcoming and homey. 10/10

Amazing service and the food was stupendous! 10 out of 10. I will be back when I come to Philly…read moreagain.

Glad when there's a new Uber Eats listing that isn't a liquor store. I got the turkey wings. Though…read moreI generally applaud efforts to move turkey beyond the realm of inoffensive lunch meat, this was too bony and small, but I enjoyed the sauce. Mac and cheese was enjoyable. The standout item was collard greens, with smoked turkey enhancing but not dominating the proceedings.

A quaint restaurant in Union, NJ that has some staple soul food items. I have gone for the baked…read moreturkey wings, Mac n cheese, cabbage and string beans, cornbread. The food is good, service is friendly. I tried the fried and the baked wings, I'd love to know what the other crowds favorite outside of the wings are.

Real deal soul food. Chill music as you enjoy your Mac and cheese. Service was on it and more then…read morehappy to serve.

Monai's Soul Food is definitely a hidden gem Carteret! I've picked up several meals from them and…read morethey were so delicious! I was blown away by their banana pudding, it was definitely 10/10 and I was heartbroken they sold out during my last visit. You can get a chicken, shrimp or fish meal and I've gotten sides like their Mac and cheese, yellow rice, yams and collard greens. Their food is well seasoned and freshly made so you won't regret visiting them. Also you should also try their House Uptown drink that will compliment your amazing meal. I would strongly recommend visiting them whenever you're in the area!

Drove 30 min because i was craving some soul food. I called in and placed an order. I got sweet…read morechili salmon bites with yellow rice, greens, and potato salad. I also got plain wings with mac and yams. Everything was very delicious.

The food The Service A+…read moreThe Ambience is A+ The food is fresh, very flavorful and delicious..Not high in sodium like alot of soulfood restaurants. I enjoy watching how the entire family vibe with one another. The Universe has them Covered

I've been living in Staten Island for about 17 years now and finally found some good soul food!! I…read morediscovered this place on DoorDash While my family and I were temporarily living at the nearby Hilton hotel due to a home fire. The food arrived quickly and was hot. I had the fried chicken and my hub had turkey wings. We were surprised at how good the food was. We also had collard greens and Mac and cheese that could give my grandma a run for her money! Since then we've been back a couple more times and once again the food was delicious! It's a small take out spot and if you blink you will miss it. But if you're ever in the mood for some excellent tasting soul food it's worth the trip! It seems to be family owned and each family member we've dealt with so far have been nothing but pleasant! I give it 5 stars!

Soul food snob here who cooks soul food…read more Wanted a good meal while visiting from Los Angeles, the restaurant was Clean, great counter service and the food was hot, fresh and seasoned. The greens, fish, wings and yams deserve a featured mention. Three generations of soul food cooks were very happy.

4.5 stars Ordered the fried whiting, jerk chicken, Mac and…read morecheese, collard greens, rice, candied yams and fried wingettes. Really wanted the oxtails but they were sold out. We were pleasantly surprised at how delicious everything was. The -0.5 star was for the Mac and cheese which was too salty and too mushy. The fish was fantastic as well as the collard greens. I could not believe how much I loved the candied yams. Sweets are normally not my thing but the yams were cinnamony and so good. Great portions too! We will definitely be back.

As promised, I went back, daylight, still cold. The food is…read morestill delicious and the owner- still very sweet and friendly. The area is no longer as foreboding since I can see better. This time, I got Tilapia with mac n cheese & collard greens. Whiting with man n cheese with string beans. YUMMY! I will most definitely go back. Thank you for the home cooking taste and the human touch at the counter. May your business thrive some more!!!

I travel for work once a month from North Carolina and every trip I stopped at the family soul…read morespot. the atmosphere is always warm, inviting, and full of energy. The staff always goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect, offering friendly service that makes me feel like a valued guest rather than just another customer. The food is always absolutely incredible--fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every bite is memorable and keeps you wanting more, you can really tell they put care and passion into their dishes. I've traveled to a lot of places, and it's rare to find a spot that delivers this level of consistency and quality. What makes this place even more special is that it's not just a meal--it's an experience. I find myself looking forward to my next visit before I've even left. --Five stars all the way!