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Raleigh Soul Kitchen

4.6 (26 reviews)
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Southern Fried Catfish Platter
Shakira W.

I always love a small, round the way, family-run good joint. The food is always good, people are authentic, service is friendly and feels like family and home, and vibes are just so familiar and community-like. That's exactly what this felt like. Being a NJ native, originally from the inner city, this reminded of the corner stores where the best food is sold. I had the Catfish, Mac and Cheese, yams, and extra side of greens. The Catfish was nice and crisp, but I'm not quite sure if it's fresh caught. I'm not upset as this is a small run business, and it was still delicious. Now the Mac and cheese and yams were hitting! I didn't even want to eat them as quickly as I did because I truly want to enjoy them but I devoured every bit. The greens were ok, but I'm hard on folks about those lol But definitely support the local small businesses and if you're looking for some good soul food in the area, this is your place.

Monique J.

This spot is what most would call a hidden gem. Honestly, if it weren't for TikTok, I probably never would've found it. The vibe isn't anything fancy--it's tucked away on the more overlooked side of Raleigh--but the staff were so kind and even thanked us for coming in. I ordered the $12 catfish plate with mac and cheese, yams, and an extra side of collard greens. The mac and cheese was definitely the standout of the meal! The fish was just okay--it didn't taste as fresh as I hoped--and the greens had a bit of grit to them. Overall, I'd give it a solid 7/10, and I'd go back to try a few other dishes!

Raleigh Soul Kitchen Food adventure! Came for the weekend-only lamb chops... they weren't ready yet, so Plan B it was: some of the BEST sticky ribs, mac & cheese and yams, with strawberry banana pudding on the side. I'm definitely not mad about Plan B. And yes... I'll be back for those lamb chops.

Pork chops, Mac n cheese, yams & my homemade cornbread
Preston C.

Environment: In the hood Ambiance: A nostalgic mom and pop store Service: I was greeted promptly upon entry from the owners as well as the kitchen staff; placed my order which took about 10-15 minutes to prepare; the kitchen attendant verified my receipt and handed me my food Food: The sides taste rather bland seemingly as though they were canned selections with little to no seasonings on them. I had the Casamigo chili-lime wings with Mac n cheese w/ cabbage, however, I didn't taste any chili, lime or liquor! My wife had pork chops, yams and mac n cheese! She agreed with me on the taste and origins of the side dishes. The Mac tasted like commercial Kraft and definitely not worth a second taste! We also had some "Sticky Ribs" which in my opinion were a waste of money as they were tiny bones drenched in BBQ sauce; If you need this much sauce on the meat; it obviously aint hitting on nothing! I made some homemade honey-butter cornbread as the attendant told me that they didn't have any cornbread yesterday! My cornbread resembled and tasted like honeybun cake! Price: $50/ 3 meals; Highly affordable single or family selections Overall: The business is easy to get to... parking is very limited as this business shares a small lot with another business. Curiosity for mini mart/gas station food prompted my visit. I might visit again just to see what the Carribean selections hit for, but this is not a choice that I would ever break my neck to scramble to like the "HOT" light on a Krispy Kreme! "A whole lotta bark with a nibble!" All employees were very well-mannered and I appreciate the southern hospitality!

Yams & Peas & Rice
Debra T.

Absolutely delighted with the Pork Chop Dinner. You get two Pork Chops that were cooked to a perfect tender and tasty flavor. The yams were cooked just right. So happy to have found an awesome place to go for finger licking soul food.

Soul Wings Platter lemon pepper flavor with Mac n Cheese & Yams
Tee C.

When I say that he puts his foot in this food EVERY time.. I mean it. The wings are crispy and fresh. I had the lemon pepper wings with yams and Mac & cheese. My daughter had the chicken and waffles and loved. I am back at it again today to order some more. The service is awesome and it's a quick fix when you are hungry.

Oxtail Plate
Tony S.

This place is an absolute hit Jim located in a convenience store maybe the best soul food I've had in 10 years.

Nicely nestled inside a gas station
Dennis S.

I believe this restaurant gets a strong 4.5 stars. If i was going off taste alone this restaurant would be 5 stars. We had the pork chop plate with rice and beans and cabbage, a catfish plate with mac and cheese and collards greens, and the oxtail tacos. Our favorite dishes were the oxtail tacos, followed by the mac and cheese and then the porkchops. All the rest of the food was above the average except the rice and beans. They lacked flavor and was probably the only side that was below average. All three meals came out to $49 dollars. As usual the oxtail dishes are quite a bit more expensive than the rest of the dishes, which s understood with oxtail pricing Which is about 16 dollars a meal. I bring this up because my wife and I were able to eat all 3 meals, and we still had room for more. Basically if I have a large appetite not sure one of their meals would satisfy that urge. The only negative that I have is that they do not always have the full menu. We wanted the oxtail pasta but they didn't have it that day. I would consider calling up there if there is a specific dish you want, to make sure they have it in. Overall, this a a very good soul food restaurant selling out high quality food our a a non-descript corner store. The food was good enough that I will be back to try the oxtail pasta, as it is now on my list of dishes i want to try in Raleigh.

Oxtail Rasta Pasta

The food was amazing and we didn't have any complaints. Some times the small places that you least expect to be good delivers every time! Go support!!!

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the flavorful main dishes, generous portions, and affordable pricing. The friendly, family-run service and efficient take-out setup are also appreciated.

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Food and service were great. I had the pork chops with greens and yams. No notes. Generous portions and slamming flavor.

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Please stop putting fresh sauce on old ribs and canned greens nothing is fresh anymore

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Great food! Best souls food I've ever had especially for the price! Highly recommend to try

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3.8(3.7k reviews)
1.0 mi•Warehouse District
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The second best bacon cheeseburger I've had in my LIFE…read more Someone local recommended this place to us so we checked it out. I wasn't too excited because it's not the type of place I'd usually pick, but I went to go along with the group. It ended up being the best place we went during the whole visit to Raleigh. First off, the biscuits and hush puppies they bring out to start were so good. They were better than the biscuits we had at breakfast at a nearby restaurant that actually specializes in biscuits, and the honey butter was intensely flavorful. I just ordered the 4 sides because I'm not a big meat person, and while they were good, once I tasted the cheeseburger someone else at the table ordered, I ended up stealing it from him. They grind the beef for the burger in house, and the quality of the meat is top notch. The service was also 10/10. I don't normally notice or care about service since I'm just in it for the food, but this is one of the few restaurants where I felt genuinely welcomed in. I will absolutely be prioritizing coming back here again next time I'm visiting.

Food 7/10 Service 8/10…read moreAmbiance 7/10 Wooooogooodddoooogiiiessss. Talk about your Carolina barbecue. It came with an enormous amount of food. I personally let the fried chicken the best. The brisket was a little fatty for me yet I like my brisket lean. And the pulled pork was tasty. Also, the deviled eggs for appetizers are a must get The service was good very fast to get your food out and the ambience was your cute. Typical Carolina barbecue restaurant.

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The Pit - Inside, very crowded

Inside, very crowded

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Jessie Bell's Soul Food Restaurant - Baked Mac & Cheese and baked chicken breast with cabbage and hush puppies

Jessie Bell's Soul Food Restaurant

4.1(30 reviews)
68.4 mi

I ordered pig feet for lunch and Mac and cheese and cabbage. Overall, one to ten, I give it a…read moretwenty. The food was the best. The chicken is fried upon request. What I didn't like was the bathroom need drastic repairs as the door was rusting but the bathroom was clean. The outside windows on the restaurant needs advertising as the place looks abandoned from the outside and the soul food sign looks homemade. I also notice very few locals of a different culture eating there. Soul food is a cuisine because the food taste good not because you have soul in you, but for some reason the business is not attracting the culture locals. We went during lunch time and the place was empty. Shocked because there should have been a flood oF people out the door. I love neck bones and I love pig feat but the average person is not going to eat that for lunch, that's a dinner meal or a Sunday meal. Also, 20 minutes to cook chicken will not attract luncheoneers as they have only 30 minutes to pick up or an hour to eat. My take is 1. The owners have very little marketing experience 2. The owners don't have investors to help turn the business around 3. The owners may feel it's their way or the highway and reject listening to others ideas even their customers. I could be wrong but this is a fabulous restaurant with delicious food. However something great is missing in the infra structure By all means go there, the place is clean, warm and cozy and the staff is kind and the food is good. Second and third visit with others. We are honest food critics! Never any pun tended.. Chicken and dumpling: the best I ever tasted! Fried Trout. texture and portion good but I tasted no seasoning on the fish. If seasoned, I would buy it every time they have it. I had to add salt and pepper to the fish and it still wasn't seasoned. It tasted very bland, not soul food to me. Barbecue turkey: turkey not seasoned good but smothered in BBC sauce. I felt like I was tasting more sauce than good tasting turkey. I would not order again. Okra: not good,too many onions. Yams: didn't taste homemade but were good. However, you could tell they were can yams, again not expected of soul food. Cabbage: fabulous Mac cheese: good and firm with cheese topping, but needs to be more creamy, it was too firm, it looked like a Mac cake rather than creamy mac and cheese. Potato salad, ok but a little too sweet Chicken wings: texture great, crisp but again no seasoning, it wasn't finger licking good. I wouldn't order again, it didn't taste like home cooked fried chicken. It was chicken cooked right but batter had no kick to it, plain tasted and again I had to had salt and hot sauce and it didn't make a difference Major improvements: you can now see through the windows and see inside the restaurant. The building looks open for business, before it appeared as if they were close for the season as their windows looked coated or dark. You can even see people eating through the windows which is great for those looking to see activity before stopping. Further suggestions. Have a sample tasting day on your busiest day and offer very smallllll portions and ask to rate. 1= need more seasoning and 2= best taste ever..if they don't say 2 you must reinvent that dish..just saying.. Just because a dish looks good doesn't mean it taste good. Get feedback from customers and your restaurant will be the most talked about in town.

Delicious home cooking. Very friendly staff. Jessie is a lovely human being. She really brings…read morethe sunshine to that place. They have a cult following in the Kinston. Definitely my top spot for lunch. I would highly recommend their fish stew and turkey wings.

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Jessie Bell's Soul Food Restaurant - Lunch out with friends

Lunch out with friends

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Smothered Pork Chops

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Taste Da Vibez

Taste Da Vibez

3.5(11 reviews)
6.1 mi

I remembered that I'd heard about a new soul food restaurant opening in the White Oak area and…read moredecided to give it a try. While the location is great, the business doesn't stand out well enough to attract those that may not be looking for it. I parked into the back and entered the back door. While they sell soul food, the vibes feel super Jamaican. Black paint with green and yellow accents. Fairly large and very clean dining area. The cashier didn't really greet me when I walked up. She wasn't rude, but she wasn't friendly or welcoming. She did complement my shirt. Her non-verbal cues made me feel rushed. I had to ask her if they were sold out of anything. That information was not offered. I also had to ask her the price. I ended up ordering the lamb chops plate that came with rice, and two side. I opted for the collards and mac n cheese. It took maybe 5-8 minutes for my plate to come out. 3 other people came in, ordered and left before I did. I think it was because theybhad to grill the lamb chops. Visually the food looked delicious. Very generous serving of everything. However, the collards were the most disappointing collards I've ever had. They didn't taste bad. They just weren't seasoned AT ALL!! they just tasted like a collard with pepper flakes. The rice was just plain and Not seasoned. The mac n cheese was pretty good. They need to season the pasta a bit more and use a more flavorful cheese. The star was the lamb chops. They were a good size, seasoned extremely well, tender, and grilled to perfection! On top of that they gave me 4. They're They're the reason I'm giving 4 stars. I washed all of that down with a slice of their pineapple cake. It tasted like box cake with canned crushed pineapple on top. But it was delicious. I'd go back just for the lamb chops and cake. At $40 though, i won't go back too often. I hope the other sides are much better though!!

So glad Taste Da Vibez is finally in Garner! Let me just say--there are so many options that I…read morealready know I'll be back. On my first visit, I ordered the hamburger steak with rice, along with mac and cheese and green beans for my sides. Everything was good and full of flavor. The sides definitely gave classic comfort, out-the-box/canned vibes--but still seasoned well and satisfying. Most importantly, it's refreshing to have something in Garner that isn't just another traditional fast-food spot. The service was great and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Looking forward to coming back and trying more off the menu!

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Taste Da Vibez - Kitchen and order window.

Kitchen and order window.

Taste Da Vibez - Lamb chops over rice, collards, and mac n cheese

Lamb chops over rice, collards, and mac n cheese

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Back entrance

Nana Morrison's Soul Food - Fried chicken, Mac and cheese, Okra

Nana Morrison's Soul Food

4.1(134 reviews)
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Super friendly service and yummy soul food!…read more I saw a commercial for Nana Morrison's on tv and had never heard of it before. But as a person always in search for some good ol' crispy fried chicken, I had to check it out. The chicken was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Each side was flavorful and plentiful. I saw a review about their Mac and cheese not being flavorful enough but I thought it was great. I also really liked their fried okra. Reminds me of a place I love in Texas. Oh and their collard greens are jam packed with flavor. I've had collard greens before elsewhere and didn't get the hype but now that I've had Nana Morrison's collard greens, I can say I'm hooked! Such a nice find. Located right near Bonefish grill. You have to give it a try!

Finally got to try Nana Morrison's Soul Food in Cary! The restaurant itself is a pretty large…read moreestablishment with plenty of seating inside, plus a covered outdoor area that looks like it has garage-style doors they can open up when the weather is nice. Definitely a cool setup! I went around lunchtime and there was no wait at all to order. I decided on the fried pork chop, which I didn't realize was a made-to-order meal. I expected a little bit of a wait because of that, but I was honestly shocked when it took about 25 minutes to get my food. My friend had already finished her smothered chicken by the time mine came out Thankfully, her chicken was VERY good because I definitely stole a few bites while I waited! As far as my meal, I think next time I'd order something that's already cooked and ready to go and probably switch up my sides. The mac and cheese and yams weren't quite as good as I was hoping for, and the cornbread muffins were pretty dry and probably my least favorite part of the meal. Now the sweet tea?? SWWWWWWWEEEEET! They definitely understood the assignment on the Southern sweet tea! Overall, I'd give Nana Morrison's another try. There were enough things on the menu that looked good, and after tasting my friend's smothered chicken, I know there are definitely some winners. Next time I'm skipping the made-to-order wait and trying a different combination of sides!

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Nana Morrison's Soul Food - Counter behind inside seating

Counter behind inside seating

Nana Morrison's Soul Food - Fried chicken, yams, Mac and cheese, fried okra, grape and tropical punch koolaid

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