If Chipotle had a soulful, culturally rich cousin... it would be Spice Black. Period…read more I've been seeing this place all over social media, so when I found myself in the area, I had to see what the hype was about. First off, parking is easy. It's in a shopping center, so nothing stressful there, and the restaurant itself is easy to spot. Walking in, the first thing I noticed was how clean, polished, and classy everything looked. Even though it was busy, it didn't feel chaotic. The staff immediately greeted me and asked if it was my first time which I appreciated. They didn't just rush me through the line; they actually took time to explain the menu, how the bowls are built, and offered samples. That alone made the experience feel welcoming and intentional. Now let's get into the FOOD. Everything looked fresh. They have about four rice options (which is already a win), and I went with the pineapple coconut rice. For my protein, I chose grilled chicken, but they also offer shrimp, salmon, and even a mushroom option for vegetarians and honestly, the mushrooms looked so good I almost switched. For my added sides, I kept it simple because I really wanted to taste everything. Collard greens and sweet potatoes. But they also had plantains, and okra....real deal soul food options. Then you get into the fresh toppings. Slaws, carrots, pickled veggies. I kept it light. I finished my bowl with collard green pesto (which intrigued me, and I'm glad I tried it) and added an étouffée sauce over my rice... and listen!!!!! That combo? Chef's kiss. I grabbed a tropical punch juice, and just like everything else, it tasted fresh and well-made. Let me say this clearly: the food is a 10/10. If you're someone who will give Chipotle chance after chance, then you absolutely owe it to yourself to try Spice Black. 10/10. Worth your money. Worth the hype. Worth the experience.

This is a small restaurant that has minimal seating. But its cozy and allows you to pop in and…read moreenjoy your meal by yourself or with a few friends. The restaurant is nicely decorated with vibrant colors and very clean. The service is friendly and welcoming. The food was okay. Not bad and just good in my opinion. Its not rave worthy but its still good. I would come back and try other options. This is still a good healthier option oppose to the many of terrible choices we have to choose from, this beats most unhealthy fast foods restaurants. For that reason I would return to try other food options. If you like chickpeas then this is your meal, Im not so it threw off the salad to me. I would have preferred chicken. Honestly, everything came together nicely as one salad, nothing was over powering. I'm just not a fan of chickpeas. They do have an option for shrimp but dont eat bottom feeders so that wasn't an option for me. My tastebuds are much different from yours so I would still give it a try. You might like it a little more than me. Its still a fairly good meal.

Clean establishment. Customer service was great. I ordered the red snapper escovisch with red…read morebeans and rice and plantains. The plantains were cold. The fish was good but it still had scales on it, which was undesirable. Since this was my time, here, overall I was pleased and left there full.

This place has kinda fallen off. You place and order and it says 20 minutes.....50 minutes later…read morehalf your order is out of stock and for $6 you get 5 plantain slices that you waited 20 minutes for

The food at Taste Buds is actually very good that's the disappointing part. I wanted to support…read morethis business because I believe in supporting local businesses, but unfortunately, the customer service completely overshadowed the quality of the food. My experience with the owner was unpleasant. She came across as rude, dismissive, and lacking the level of professionalism customers deserve. I understand that running a successful business is stressful. Being short-staffed, dealing with equipment issues, or needing renovations can be frustrating, but those challenges should never be taken out on customers. We didn't create those problems, and we shouldn't be made to feel unwelcome because of them. As the owner, your attitude sets the tone for your entire establishment. If the person leading the business treats customers poorly, it naturally makes people wonder what kind of culture exists among the rest of the staff. First impressions matter, and customer service is just as important as the food you serve. Again, the food is good there's no denying that. But great food alone isn't enough to earn my business. People remember how they were treated long after they've finished their meal. I genuinely hope the owner takes this as constructive criticism. A change in heart, a little more patience, kindness, and respect toward customers could take this business even further. I would love to see Taste Buds succeed, but until the customer service improves, I won't be returning or recommending it to others. I sincerely hope things improve because everyone wins when businesses serve both great food and great hospitality.

I actually came here last week to try them out but never got around to leaving a review…read more On my first visit, I ordered the fried fish sandwich with mac and cheese. Both were really good, but the fish sandwich was definitely the star of the show. The portion size was generous, and the flavor was outstanding. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to come back today. This time I ordered the same meal and added a fish platter. I also tried the newly added fried chicken wingettes, which were very good as well. I placed my order online, but when I arrived, I was told they had already closed at 3:00 PM. After I showed them that my order had been placed online before I arrived, they still took the time to make my food. Not only did they honor my order, but because of the mix-up, they hooked me up with an incredibly generous portion of fish. That level of customer service is exactly what keeps people coming back. Great food, generous portions, and excellent customer service--it's a winning combination. I highly recommend giving Taste Buddz a try. With food this good and service like that, I just might be back tomorrow!

I tried this spot out a few days ago and have not stopped thinking about it since. I am already…read moreplanning on coming back. I was in the area and noticed their food truck and I just loved the vibes. They had music playing and once I saw the menu this was exactly what I needed. I ordered the hot honey old bay wings with mac and cheese and fries and I also got banana pudding. In total I spent about $29. It was FREEZING this day and they were so kind to bring my food to me in my car. The food smelled heavenly and I ate everything in my car and wow it was so so good. The wings were so good it didn't need any sauce or condiment and they were the perfect size. I waited until I got home to try the banana pudding and it didn't even stand a chance against my sweet tooth and all I have is an empty container to show for it. Delicious. My only cons were my wings and mac and cheese were a little bit too salty. Overall, I really liked this spot, they gained a fan and I will be back.

It's unfortunate, but the food I received from this food truck was horrible…read more I stopped by on a Friday afternoon and ordered the fried whiting, potato salad, and greens. I also decided to try the fried chicken wings. Unfortunately, none of the food was enjoyable. The fish was extremely salty and overcooked. The potato salad was honestly horrible, and the greens had far too many stalks and needed to be cooked much longer. The wings were just as salty as the fish and were also disappointing. I ended up throwing everything away. The food was borderline inedible, which was extremely disappointing, especially after spending money on a meal I couldn't even eat. So here I am, still hungry, but I spent money on food I couldn't eat, and I really don't want anything else because of the bad taste in my mouth. It's truly unfortunate because the customer service was very friendly and helpful. Based on my experience, I couldn't possibly recommend this food truck. I should probably check my blood pressure. I'm sure it's sky high from all the salt in my meal.

I from this establishment at least once a month and the food is consistently good. My go to is the…read morecurry chicken roti or with rice and peas. The jerk is pretty good as well, my only issue is it's way too spicy for me to eat enjoyably (and I love spicy food). The brown stew is also a favorite of mine as well. The service is also pretty good, my only complaint is that they don't put utensils in the bag when you order out which can be frustrating if you're somewhere without spare utensils. The inside of the restaurant is always clean and smelling great, no complaints whatsoever.

The jerk chicken sandwich was spicy just like how jerk chicken should be. But becareful when eating…read morethe sandwich because they use chicken with the bone in it. Overall that jerk chicken sandwich was very tasty. Also I will be back to try some other dishes. Customer service was ok but it was closing time .

This review is for the location inside the skating rink but I'm going to share it here as well…read more First, maybe it's my fault for ordering from this location inside of a skating rink because what I got was skating rink caliber food. I thought I was ordering from the other location. My bad! I can't believe she opened another location where she apparently has not improved on her business practices. I have ordered at this location and waited over an hour for my order. The food was STAMP just like Schlim said, but the wait is just ludicrous. So the couple times I went there after I just packed my patience. This evening I needed to grab some food quickly before heading to an event. I had no idea what I wanted. Open up the app and LMG popped up. I ordered for pickup on Uber Eats. When I arrived, almost an hour after I placed the order, they said they needed a "couple minutes" after she went over and finally looked at it. They do not check the app orders. They have no business dealing with anything not right in front of them. They can barely handle that! That couple minutes turned into an hour. I had to finally go up to the counter when I saw other people getting their food quickly. That got the woman behind the counters attention. Because I think she forgot again. She apologized and said they had been swamped. Is that my problem? Then she tried to offer me a drink for compensation. Um, are we talking about the same drink I ordered and paid for. At that point I just wanted to go. Got home and opened the food. As long as it took, you would have thought it was freshly cooked. Everything looked like it had been sitting around all day. When I saw the turkey wings as a special, I knew I had screwed up. It was old. The gumbo greens were disappointing. They burned it and had the nerve to serve it to me as if I wouldn't notice. I have it sitting here with the lid on, the burnt smell keeps smacking me in the face. Here's the best part. The oxtail egg rolls did not taste freshly cooked. After I started eating the second one, I found these cooked inside. It's not edible or part of the stuffing It's definitely some kind of plastic. Disgusting. The turkey wings and Mac and cheese were barely edible. Especially the mac and cheese. I have eaten before at their other location and despite the extra long wait there too, the food was fresh and tasted great. No complaints there. So I was expecting food that would make it worth the wait. This time, they had the nerve to make me wait on barely edible food. Food that absolutely belonged inside of the bowling alley it's located in. Extremely disappointing. I won't ever be going back. I don't give my hard earned money to restaurants that waste my time and serve slop containing plastic to add insult to injury.

So I tried to order today because of a review on IG. According to the IG, they are open at the…read moreBaltimore and temple hills locations... ALL DAY EVERYDAY. The page only has links for you to online order from the Baltimore locations though. Once I arrive, the door is locked with a sign to call for pick up order. I call and am greeted with "Hello" and that's it. So I ask if this is Lula Mae's stating that I'd like to place an order. I was then told they only do DoorDash or uber eats orders. I stated that site isn't on the ig to place and order. I was told that if I type the business name in DoorDash or uber eats while I'm standing outside, it'll come up. I told the young gentleman to have a great day. He wasn't rude, but I won't be supporting this business. Something about this interaction didn't sit right with me. Really sucks, I've been wanting to try it out for a while, but it was further than I would drive to just pick up food and not have a seated dining experience.

I got the pigs feet dinner with potato salad and string beans with a side of chitterlings. Husband…read moregot the oxtails with cabbage and rice and peas. OMG, the portions are huge and worth every penny. This is definitely a must!! I drove an hour from St. Mary's County to get food. It's definitely worth the drive.

Keith & Sons is a legendary restaurant which has served the community for quite some time. I ate at…read morethe Central Ave location which was renovated a short while ago. The food is Buffett style but you can elect to have made to order options. The portions are huge depending on what you order so take an appetite or a friend. On this particular visit I had the big breakfast platter. The beef sausage I could have done without because it wasn't the freshest. I like eggs so that and the grits worked perfectly for me. For newcomers the options can be overwhelming but you can find something for you. The breakfast sandwiches are massive and made to order so you have a fresher quality of food. The lines can get long here but they move relatively quick. The staff are all friendly and will take care of you. This is more of a carry out but you mate elect to dine in. Overall 3.4 out of 5

Excellent jerk chicken and curry chicken with generous portions. Also some fantastic meat patties…read more If you want white meat chicken or fish, they prepare that upon request, so they recommend ordering before you go (I wasn't in a hurry so waited 30 minutes). This is essentially a jerk hut with only counter service and three chairs.

I had the pleasure of visiting Just Jerk yesterday, and the food was definitely authentic! It may…read morenot look like much from the outside, but don't let that fool you. The jerk chicken was incredible--tender, flavorful, and literally falling off the bone. I ordered the $14.99 lunch special, which came with jerk chicken, cabbage, plantain, rice and peas, a beef patty, and a drink. It was an amazing value for the amount of food and quality you receive. The wait was a little longer than expected, but I visited during the lunch rush. The restaurant was packed with customers, and they were also handling a steady stream of DoorDash orders, so it was understandable. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because of the cashier having an attitude. It made me not want to ask any questions or requests lol. Anyway, Next time, I'll definitely call ahead to place my order. Overall, the food was well worth the wait, and I'll definitely be back!