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4.8 (98 reviews)
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Corn bread
Valarie E.

Prepare to wait in line, but trust me, it's worth the wait! I heard about it on Somebody Feed Phil and saw the profile on Instagram! I ordered a variety of food so I could take it home and enjoy a few meals. The yams are simply divine, buttery and sweet. The turkey dressing was so satisfying! The turkey wing was served with rice and was ladled with gravy. So delicious and tender! The ribs honestly could stand alone with out any sauce. The house smoked ribs have so much love and knowledge in each bite. The mac and cheese sells out, so be prepared to get in line early. The potato salad was tasty. The fried chicken was crispy and delicious. The dinners come with house made corn bread, wrapped lovingly with parchment paper. The cake was moist and delicious! I got the butter pecan cake and I can't wait to try all the other desserts!

Potato salad
Bet P.

Stopped in for lunch, my experience was ok. The guy serving was preoccupied on his phone while serving yea that could have been handled better. cashier had no customer service at all no smile, no welcome, just standing there. Food portion was a bit too large for me because I just wanted a little bite for lunch, that was more a dinner plate than lunch. Then no substitution when I'm willing to pay to substitute makes no sense cuz I didn't want rice. Cornbread was dry, chicken tastes cheap, potato salad was too much and watery. I think this could have been a better experience and with some adjustments I think it can be. I love supporting small business but this experience did not make me want to come back.

Bbq chicken
Chan'tial V.

The spot is small and a local black business in the historic Eatonville (oldest all Black town in the US) Happy Black history Month. As soon as I parked my car on the side I smelled the food cooking on the grill. Took me back to how the streets in NYC smell. I waited in line for about 6mins but it was so worth it. Vibes- I'm all about the vibes and this place has good energy. You can tell this place is respected in the community by how friendly and warm the customer and service interactions were. For the short time I felt like we were all family waiting in line at Thanksgiving. When I got to the food Ms. Kim piled the food in those trays. For $20 I got all this food. Honestly I was having a crappy day and like most women I thought a good meal or snack would help. So when I got in my car I took a few bites and Oh M G! (You know that scene in Ratatouille, when the food took him to his childhood) Yes all that. Side note- everyone knew my mom as Ms. Kim (Rest in peace) so I did almost cry. It was like my mom made the food herself. Attitude left my body so fast. I took the rest of the food home to my family and my daughter thought I went to my parent's house and brought home a plate she said the Mac and cheese taste just like the one my step mom makes for Thanksgiving. The chicken was fresh, juicy and you can taste the grill in it. The sauce had a little sweetness to it and the greens were old school with the fatback. You know when I got home I added a cap full of ACV and hot sauce and dug in. DONT BE LIKE ME AND SLEEP ON THIS SPOT- Get yourself a plate and put your money where your mouth is.

Baked chicken with rice, mac n cheese and green beans
Sankaya H.

Hands-down my favorite soul food spot in Orlando. Not only is it affordable, they also give you SO much food. It could span across multiple days. I love the baked chicken, green beans and mac & cheese. However, the rice is just ok...weird taste at times. Customer service can also be improved. They serve with no smiles and you often feel rushed. Especially if a newcomer.

Baked chicken
Christopher B.

If you're searching for real-deal, soul-hugging, flavor-packed Southern cooking -- look no further. I stopped by Kook'n' with Kim' around 3 PM (they close at 5), and even though they were selling out of items fast, what I got was nothing short of phenomenal. I ordered the Mixed Fried Chicken Dinner with two sides, and they let me do half fried / half baked chicken -- already a win. The portions? MASSIVE. We're talking six big pieces of chicken and enough sides to feed three people or stretch three days. No exaggeration. Let's break it down: Fried Chicken - Crispy crust, seasoned perfectly, no bland bites. That flavor hit just right. Baked Chicken - Fall. Off. The. Bone. Tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. This might've been the star of the show. Macaroni & Cheese - Classic baked mac. Cheesy, rich, and comforting -- the kind that makes you close your eyes after the first bite. Green Beans - They were out of collard greens (understandable, they were almost closed), so I went with the green beans -- and I'm glad I did. These weren't no basic beans. They were seasoned with intention, cooked with potatoes, and full of soul. The vibe? It's a carry-out spot with two small tables inside -- definitely more "hole-in-the-wall" than dine-in, but those are always where the magic happens. Friendly service at the counter, and clearly a local favorite for a reason. Final rating? I started at an 8.0 out of 10, but once I sat with that food -- portion, flavor, love in every bite -- I'm giving a solid 8.5/10. Hidden gem in Eatonville, and easily one of the best soul food spots I've had in Central Florida. If you know, you know.

Strawberry cake. This was unexpectedly delicious. The strawberry purée poured on top...mmmmmmm!
Tesha F.

The drive was worth it. I came all the way from St. Cloud to taste this delicious food. The line was long when I got there, but moved quickly. I was shocked by how much food I received. EVERYTHING was delicious. I will be back. I will tell a friend. There are two tables to sit at inside and one outside. Most people pick up and leave.

Macaroni & Cheese, Turkey Dressing, Curried Chicken and Yellow Rice, Candied Yams, Black-eyed Peas, Meatloaf & Yellow Rice, Cornbread
Lindsey C.

Look, every single time someone has said "the portions are huge!" or "enough for two meals!" I've always been disappointed. Not with Miss Kim!! I cannot believe that all this food was just two dinners! She does not play when it comes to portion size, and everything we tried was SO good!! Full of flavor, perfectly cooked, joyful soul food. Get there early, because when she's out of something, she's out for the day.

Collards, mac, and peas.
Los H.

I heard about this restaurant a couple years ago and have passed by it countless times. I finally decided to stop in. I ordered the veggie plate that consisted of three sides of your choice. I got collard greens, mac & cheese, and black eyed peas. The portions are the largest I've ever gotten at any restaurant. Taste? Ms Kim didn't disappoint! All three were good. I'll definitely go back. I look forward to trying the fried pork chops.

Marquese C.

Such awesome true soul food. Whopping portion sizes are given @ Kook'n with Kim. I got the turkey lunch which came with turkey over yellow rice and a side of black eyed peas. You can see from my pictures how huge the portions are. The food is very flavorful and truly soulful soul food. The Mac and cheese was my favorite. The banana pudding is pretty delicious also. Parking is limited and if you come on a Sunday during lunch hours like I did then expect to be parking on the sides of the street. The service is top tier, this establishment is ran by pure professionals. Kook'n with Kim appeared to be a major hit with the community during my visit as the line went well out the door to the street. Stop by and get some of Kim's cooking if in the area, you won't be disappointed and you will probably have some leftovers for a day or two!

Rozalynn B.

They've got a good thang going on here! We were looking for soul food, on a Saturday afternoon and Yelp led me here. I hadn't read the reviews, just saw the pics and decided we were going! Glad we did. They're a no frills kinda joint and I'm ok with that! Walk in, order, take ya food and go! With a buffet style line to see the offerings, there were hidden goodies that weren't on the line though in the kitchen. We ordered the fried pork chops. Sides were yams, rice, & corn. The pork chops were straight out the grease in my plate. Everything was delicious and a decent price point. The yams needed more sugar or something. But I would definitely come back here. Service was straight to the point and I'm not mad at that! Check them out.

Nina W.

10 out of 10 highly recommend you to go check out Kook'n with Kim. Best soul food I ever had in Orlando. Service is amazing and the southern hospitality is on point.

One fried chicken lunch!!
Anita G.

OMG!! So much food! I stopped at Kook'n with Kim and picked up fried chicken lunches for me and a coworker. When we opened them back at work I was calling everyone over to look at the portions. It was like you were taking a plate home from a family gathering and your aunt piled on enough for everybody at your house. The greens were perfect, good cornbread ( and I'm picky about cornbread) and the chicken was lightly breaded. The yellow rice was a little dry but I'll forgive them that. I've been talking about this for a week and will def come back.

Fried chicken, sweet potatoes, Mac n cheese and banana pudding!! AMAzing!!!
Camille G.

FOOD glorious food! Simply the Best southern cooking we have ever eaten! This small, quant place is so underrated and I wish we could have given it 20 stars! Ordered Fried Chicken, Mac n cheese , sweet potatoes and Banana pudding! 1 dinner was enormous for 2!! Go, and support this amazing place. Bless the KOoK!!

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The food is great and the portions are enormous!! I try to hit this spot every time I'm in Orlando.

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Great place for a home cooked meal ! Affordable and a good variety on the menu. Never disappointed; food always hot !

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