Great food and the service is especially fantastic. Big thanks to Carlos who does a phenomenal job…read moremaking sure my experience is always amazing. Would highly recommend this location!

Service is like fast food, don't expect much. It's cold…read moreinside during winter, have layers. We had to wear our winter jackets the whole time. I did not have high expectations with the Bulgogi fries but IT'S A MUST! it's soooo good! I'm korean and I was a bit worried. Absolutely delicious, I can't wait to come back to try something else. I was not a big fan of the fried chicken tacos but it wasn't that bad. 맛이 좋다

You could say I drove up from South Western Virginia, just for this restaurant. I was not…read moredisappointed. We arrived a little less than an hour before closing time but we were still happily served. Let me be clear, this is a Ugandan restaurant. Okay, moving on. Our food came out, steaming hot and fresh- nothing seemed like it was reheated (try eating reheated posho y'all). We stayed long after the restaurant was closed to finish our food which really gave me the real homey Ugandan vibes. There were also a bunch of Ugandan uncles in the corner just chatting it up the entire time which was fun. Also, there's a store with Ugandan products, raw frozen cassava/matooke, bitenge, and some other Ugandan staples like Royco, Blueband, Majaani, etc!

People who have traveled in the 3rd world will immediately "get" Karibu. Think of it as being a bit…read morelike having dinner with a family from another country. I can see from the reviews that some people are expecting a smooth assembly line operation like you might expect if you were eating at a cafeteria in Den Bosch in the Netherlands--which I've done. This ain't that. But bring your patience and adaptability and a smile and you'll be rewarded with a hearty country meal East African style. If you want anything spicy ask for it. In the 3rd world in my experience my Anglo looks meant they leave out the spiciness unless you ask otherwise. The vibe is like a Ugandan version of a British village pub full of locals socializing. If you want to meet every Ugandan expat in the Boston area, come on by. But while most of the people were Ugandan we obvious non-Ugandans were greeted with open arms. We asked them to just bring us dinner, and so they did. One interesting thing was the Indian influence--Uganda had had a large Indian community there until Idi Amin appropriated everything they had and kicked them out of the country. I guess some? many? have returned since Idi Amin was kicked out himself. So among the more obviously indigenous chicken stew and cooked plantains as a major starch was samosas and chapatis, much as you'd expect to find in an Indian restaurant. Portions were so big I got two and a half additional meals out of it. I've tried a lot of cuisines--I live in the SF Bay Area which is one of the most multicultural places on Earth--so for me this wasn't all that exotic. Ethiopian food is a lot moreso and a lot hotter, for example. So someone who's only mildly adventurous should do fine here. Actually Cajun cooking from Louisiana is more exotic, frankly. And hotter. And there's nothing on Karubu's menu like that Gulf Cajun fave "Bucket of Mud Bugs" (crawfish). Both my wife and our local friend who dined with us enjoyed our meal, and I look forward to returning on our next trip to Greater Boston. Interestingly both one of our Uber drivers and the night clerk at our hotel were Ugandan and familiar with Karibu and very pleased that we planned to dine there. A lot of the infrastructure people we deal with as we travel are really very interesting people if you talk with them and don't just treat them like they're invisible. And it can make your travels more interesting than just going somewhere and doing the standard tourist things.

I recently tried Dave's Hot Chicken, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The chicken was crispy…read moreon the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. I ordered the sliders with fries, and everything came out fresh and hot. The spice levels are customizable, which is great whether you like mild flavors or extra heat. The fries were well-seasoned and paired perfectly with the signature Dave's sauce. The portions were generous, making it a good value for the price. The restaurant had a fun atmosphere, and the staff was friendly and efficient. Overall, Dave's Hot Chicken delivers delicious food, bold flavors, and satisfying portions. If you're a fan of spicy chicken sandwiches or tenders, it's definitely worth a visit. I would give it a 5 out of 5 stars.

Went back to Dave's in Newton again...this time to target their new Mozzarella sticks! I love…read moreChili's hot honey mozzarella sticks and I'm glad I can find them easier now at Dave's. Chili's is hard to find around me. This time I ordered from their new kiosks....and it didn't even print my receipt out, but whatever my order was in on the screen. None of hte workers knew what to do about the machine and lack of a receipt but it didn't bother my order. This location also has a new tv screen with order status based on the platform you ordered from. Helpful. We got the usual, a couple of #2 combos. One of them I got one sandiwch mild and the other spicy but both of them tasted mild or something...it had zero heat at all. Funny thing is, the color of the sandwiches looked normal from all of my many previous orders, but flavor wise, they tasted the same. Weird. Still enjoyed them. The mozzarella sticks - I ordered a 5 pack. I can tell you size wise, they are very similar to the Chili's sticks. The crunch on these from Dave's was crunchier IMHO. However, the cheese is packed less densely here vs Chilis. The cheese pull is just as good on this first try, despite less cheese inside. When I ordered the 5 pack, it allowed only ONE spice level option. I wish I could've gotten some medium and some spicy etc. Not very sharing friendly. The staff was super friendly as usual. No problem getting my order and extra sauce packets etc. The place continues to look clean and well maintained. This location and framingham are my 2 fave locations for Dave's.

Popeyes is a nationwide fast-food chain famous for its Louisiana-style fried chicken with Cajun…read moreseasonings, but my personal experience didn't quite live up to the hype. For me, the fried chicken has consistently been too greasy and heavy, feeling overly indulgent every time I eat it. I do agree that their sauces are a strong point, they have a wide variety, and the sauces like Blackened ranch are good. In the end, it can be a decent option in the area if you're really craving it, but due to how heavy it feels, it's never my first choice for fried chicken.

The wait time kept increasing and they never finished preparing the food! It was awful. We had to…read moreabandon our order late at night, and never received a refund.

I'm honestly glad that I waited to post my original review with a lower rating and thought through…read morethe experience a little bit more. As always, I find it a bit harder to review fusion spots. Not just any fusion either, but one that is all over the world map. It's easy to just nitpick one dish and use it to judge everything else; but what about that is remotely fair? For example, their Beef Rendang (a dish that I'm very familiar with - including the different regional renditions) is more like a hint towards what "real" Beef Rendang is. I don't even need to speak on behalf of the Filipinos regarding their adobo (which I also grew up on) who are infamous to show up on public forums to criticize and say "that's not how my grandmother makes it" (lol). What did come to mind is the old quote that many often find negative but actually was meant to be a positive phrase (if the last part isn't so often omitted). "Jack of all trades, master of none, though often times better than a master of one". That definitely applies here with their style of food. There's a lot going on and a good portal to the true potential of each dish. Definitely give them a try! Portions are good and the food is definitely tasty!

Had their large burgundy braised beef bowl. Came with…read moretender spiced beef on a bowl Of white rice and green beans. It was delicious. Great size and tasty..

Got the junior combo - a chicken sandwich with medium spice level, and mac and cheese for $14. Def…read morebig enough for an adult. Sandwich was bomb, and the Mac and cheese was solid as well. Friendly and helpful service. Would definitely return if/when in the area.

Came here after a Boston college football game and glad this was our stop. I'm obviously not…read morefamiliar with the area but high yelp reviews can never let you down. The place is cute. It was loud I feel like there was a party upstairs or something the bass was vibrating lol. It was kind of busy so I did have a bit of a wait for my food. The chicken was seasoned well , had a lot of flavor. The sauce on the side was good also ! I do wish I got a different side to try than fries but this place is solid.

The wedges and the chicken blew our mind away, they were so crispy and flavorful. The chicken had…read morecrunchy skin and was hot and flavorful even though we came at a late time of night. The cashier was super sweet and offered us some sauces to go with the box as well.

I went here on a whim - I was returning something at Fresh Pond and decided to try something new…read morefor dinner. I was surprised to see this place had off street parking since it's on Rindge and that's an area that tends not to have much for parking. I got a 3 piece tender set, with a biscuit and Mac and cheese. The woman who rung me up and gave me my food was as sweet as could be. Tenders were moist, crisp and flavorful. Mac and cheese was okay... it was creamy but not much flavor. Biscuit had a great texture, and not dry in the least. The only thing that happened is that they forgot my drink... I ordered a Diet Coke and didn't realize it wasn't there until I got home. Not the worst thing, but a slight disappointment. I'd definitely eat here again though- chicken was absolutely top notch.