I've been 3 times now and have enjoyed every meal. My mom lives in Indiana and now it's a must…read morestop. Last time I tried turkey chops for the first time and they were delicious, moist and flavorful. The yams are always on point and so is the Mac and cheese. A little too much juice in the serving of greens but other than that no complaints.

GOOD THINGS TAKE TIME! I waited about 15-20 minutes for two dinners and it was worth every minute!…read moreThe sheer amount of food you get is worth the price as well. Each dinner easily could feed two people! CONS: 1. The corn muffins were a bit dry/overcooked and were more savory than sweet like I'm used to. (Still tasted good though) 2. The mac and cheese was a bit drier than what I was expecting but still had a good flavor! PROS: 1. Rib tips/bbq sauce had a great smoky and sweet flavor! It was also super tender. 2. Smothered cabbage and potatoes were simple and flavorful. The gravy wasn't too salty or super thick. 3. Catfish was bomb! They have a variety of lemon peppers to choose from and I was recommended the chipotle lemon pepper. It was flaky, moist, and had a good crunch! 4. SO MUCH FOOD! 5. Very kind staff :) Overall, great experience and definitely will be coming back!

I arrived about 20 minutes earlier than the opening time. The line wasn't too long because it was…read morethe Fourth of July. One of the owners came out, greeted us with a smile, kindness explanation of the menu and then a beautiful prayer. The team provided water bottles to everyone waiting in line. This was definitely a stand out moment most places don't even care that you're standing in line let alone provide you with water when I made an end. The ambience was welcoming, friendly clean, and the menu was easy to read. I ordered food for the entire family and everyone rent and raved about how good it was. It was hot flavorful but not overseas. We enjoyed it so much. We came back the next day for round two it is definitely a must stop on the weekends.

My husband and I really enjoyed the food. They don't cheat you on the portion size. The husband of…read morethe spot was very friendly and helpful. He had great energy. The spot was nice, colorful, and welcoming. We will definitely return.

Stopped in and got the pork chops, greens, mac & cheese, and sweet potatoes. The food could have…read morebeen more enjoyable if it hadn't been so salty. The portions were plenty, but the salt kept me from giving this business 5 stars. The place was clean, and the service was friendly.

I loved the food! My daughter had the catfish with the mac and cheese and greens. My son had the…read moresalmon and I had the Philly cheesesteak egg rolls. We will be back again!

I love Ooh Wee but today there was a big long strand of weave curled up in my greens. It's a MUST…read morethat all EMPLOYEES should wear hairnets. Just ruined my whole dinner. Couldn't call them cuz they don't answer phone. Please do better with SANITATION and have ur employees cover up their hair. I didn't want a refund. I just wanted them to check there greens, hell all the food to make sure there's not anymore hair in there

Ate here on Mother's Day was charged a service fee. The payment system is electronic so I didn't…read moresee it until after I paid. I will not be visiting restaurants with these 20% service fees.

Since much of Northwest Indiana was dealing with horrific storms that passed through causing power…read moreoutages and great damage, I headed north to Johnel's and to find an open gas station. It was my first visit to Johnel's restaurant. It was packed in there because they had an inhouse generator that kept the place open for business. It was like Brookfield zoo in there, very crowded and it appears some the animals escaped captivity and came here for breakfast. My breakfast was adequate but nothing above and beyond. The ham was thin, with burned areas and not off the bone as I like it, but oh well. The coffee was bitter, I probably could have scrubbed and cleaned a frying pan with it. I was hungry, the price was right and I was satisfied. The service was good. My server was painfully pierced and tattooed and if the wind got a hold of her, she's look like a sheet of wallpaper flying down the street. There is no accounting for good taste in presentation these days. Johnel's wasn't bad but sure wasn't the best! All depends on how hungry or picky you are. Bon Appetite!

Very nice eggs Benedict with thick slice of ham and luscious Hollandaise sauce. Pecan roll was…read morehome-baked and loaded! I'd rather they'd asked if I wanted it toasted cuz it was a little too well-done but the leftover will be delicious French toast Christina gave us great service; sorry we sat so long catching up! Cute little place in need of some touch-ups but super convenient and we left full with leftovers. Thanks Johnel, whoever you are!

This was one of the best meals i've ever had from a restaurant. this was my first time eating here…read moreand i am lost for words with how good the food was. i ordered for takeout, usually takeout can be soggy and loses flavored. everything taste exactly how i would imagine it fresh. oh my god i left my plate CLEAN. the salmon was so flakey and seasoned, the mac and cheese was so flavorful and creamy. everything was genuinely amazing.

This place needs a refresh. I'm not sure how the owners could justify not keeping things like…read moreupholstery fixed. It's ghetto. Yes, they are trying for southern charm but the basics cannot be overlooked. The additional charges for things is ridiculous. When I walked in the door, it wasn't a hello, I was greated with do you know our polices. See yellow sign in photos. Charges, for evrything. Look at the menu, extra charges for small items. I tried to order the chicken dinner and was told they do not cook it on Sundays. Only wings on Sunday? WHAT? Isn't Sundays when people come for a family dinner? The service level was nice at the table, so I had no problem with the mandatory 18% added to the bill. She was polite and nice and earned her tip. I actually gave her additional money. The ambiance is noisey. Be prepared to talk little louder than normal. The activity level makes it noisey. I've tried this place twice, I think that's a wrap. No more.

If you're ever in Gary, do yourself a favor and stop by Kelly's Soul Kitchen. This spot became a…read moremust-visit for me every single time I was in town--and for good reason. My go-to plates were the fried catfish and the jerk chicken, both packed with flavor and cooked to perfection every time. The collard greens and potato salad were absolutely on point--true comfort food done right. Everything on the menu just hits. What really made this place special though was the people. After a few visits, they started calling me "New York," and from that point on, it felt like family every time I walked in. The owners are incredibly welcoming and genuinely appreciate their customers. One of my favorite moments was being introduced to their strawberry banana pudding. I'll be honest--I was hesitant at first because I'm not big on banana flavor, especially when it tastes artificial. But this? Completely different. It made me a believer. So much so that now I even make my own from scratch at home. That's how good it was. It's a small, no-frills spot with just a couple of stools at a bar-style table--no real seating--but honestly, that doesn't matter. When the food is this good and the people are this real, you don't need anything fancy. Whether you're grabbing food on the go or standing there enjoying every bite, it's an experience. Kelly's Soul Kitchen isn't just a place to eat--it's a place you feel.

It was a super hot day and the family and I just got thru a beach day at Ogden Dunes. Hubby and I…read morewere feeling hungry so decided to stop by at Kelly's Soul Kitchen. We are both big fans of rib tips and haven't found a place that compares to Stevie B's in Wicker Park that closed years ago (RIP lol) and decided to check this place out. We shared the rib tip platter and it came with Mac n cheese, sweet potatoes, cornbread, and we ordered an additional side of collard greens. Everything was about $22 and the portion for the price was pretty good. The rib tips were decent - nice flavor, soft but could have been more "falling off the bone" status lol. The sides were also pretty good. Decent food, nice portion, good price. The restaurant is small. Hubby was the one that placed the to go order while I stayed in the car. He said not really a place to dine but more of a carry out spot instead. Our order came out pretty fast - about 10 minutes.

Lovely experience, Protect that woman and this placefood off the chain I had the short rib and…read moreAlfredo!go head get you some. yum yum from Mrs blossom

The food was good the potatoes had plenty of and flavor. Its a little pricey though a large potato…read moreis like $20.

I went by and they don't exist anymore. I checked all of social media and the good looked great…read morebut the location is now a chicken wing spot

Ok...I ordered off door dash. Ordered the fried ribs and greens with sweet potatoes and a side of…read moredressing. Fried ribs was ok and the greens was ok no meat don't know why!! And the dressing was absolutely gross and mealy and zero seasoning and again no meat!! No hot sauce after I called and asked nicely and politely for it and they also had no cranberry sauce! Go figure. Wouldn't recommend.

The gumbo was alright. It had a nice consistency, but the flavor was lacking. Needed more kick. It…read morewas a bit underwhelming. Just an average meal.

Stopped in for a bite to eat while we were traveling. Wow does this place have great food. I had…read morethe fried catfish, which is the best I've ever had. Mac and cheese was out of this world. Hubby ordered gumbo and that did not disappoint. We were able to speak with the owner as he is also the chef! We will definitely be back for an authentic seafood boil on our next trip through Gary!