I had very high expectations for this place based on all the hype and food reviews, but unfortunately it was a major letdown.
I ordered the Boss Platter ($60). With two Kool-Aids, the total came to about $74 after tax. I was told the wait would be 15 minutes, but it took almost 40 minutes. Customer service wasn't welcoming at all--it felt rushed and unorganized.
The lamb chops and salmon were cooked to order, which was a plus, but that's where the positives mostly stopped. The salmon lacked flavor, and serving wilted lettuce under hot food made no sense. Presentation was sloppy.
The lamb chops were decent--sweet and savory--but nothing special. The turkey knuckles were the best thing on the platter, well seasoned and full of flavor.
The oxtails were terrible--extremely salty and completely inedible. The seasoning was so overpowering that they went straight in the trash. The excessive salt from the oxtails also ruined the rice, making that too salty to eat as well.
The creamed fried corn tasted good, but it was cold, clearly reheated. The greens had an excessive amount of hot pepper flakes, and the cornbread was cold, dry, and flavorless--no honey butter taste at all. There was also an over-smoked flavor throughout the food, which may appeal to some, but it was too much for me.
The Kool-Aid was the only standout--perfectly mixed.
Overall, I wouldn't return. I recommend others try it for themselves, because everyone's palate is different. As a chef, I know over-seasoning can instantly destroy a dish--and that's exactly what happened here. Poor execution ruined what could've been a solid meal. read more