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    Tev's Kitchen

    4.2 (35 reviews)
    Closed 1:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Jay B.

    Always on point never misses from the fall of the bone oxtail to the slamming jerk chicken the rice and cabbage and don't forget about the sweet plantains. And the kool-aid so refreshing

    Hot Honey Wings, Mac n cheese, broccoli, mashed potatoes, catfish
    Arissa B.

    I absolutely love this place! From the moment you walk in, the service is friendly and welcoming, from entering to ordering to getting your food. You really feel taken care of the whole time. The inside is very spacious with plenty of seating, and I loved the interior. Parking can be a little limited, but there is a lot plus some street parking in the front and on the side, so just keep that in mind. Now the FOOD... I got the hot honey wings over mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and broccoli, plus a side of catfish with cajun garlic butter. Everything was incredibly well seasoned. The catfish was perfectly crispy and flavorful, and the Cajun garlic butter had just the right amount of spice. It complemented it so well. The broccoli was buttery and packed with flavor. I loved that the wings were served on top of the mashed potatoes because the sauce soaked in and made them even better. The mashed potatoes themselves were super buttery with a good amount of pepper, which I personally loved. The wings were crispy with a sweet and slightly spicy sauce that was sooo good. The mac and cheese was creamy and full of flavor too. The meal also came with Kool Aid. It was definitely on the sweeter side, but still really good and a nice touch. Honestly, I loved everything I got and can't wait to come back. Just a heads up, the menu rotates, so make sure to check what they're serving. I believe weekends are Jamaican and Thursdays are pasta, but double check their Instagram.

    Blackened Salmon, mashed potatoes, cabbage, and broccoli.
    Christal B.

    I went with dad which Vietnam Veteran and my daughter. My and myself got the Grilled Salmon and my daughter got the Fried Fish. All the meals came with 3 sides and drink. The portions were a good amount of food. We had good customer service when we walked in greeted. The cashier was helpful suggestions. We sat down and ate there. And we had leftovers to take home.

    Ribeye w/mashed taters, Mac and cheese and broccoli!
    Roderick A.

    The food tastes like I made it at home!....And I can cook!!! I will return. Some mo stuff on the menu I have to eat.

    Tori H.

    Tev's Kitchen is worth all of the hype, all of it. I'm glad they put a location closer to me. The portions are great and the food is literally amazing. Definitely comfort food forsure! I was eating on this plate for two day its was so much food. It's a little pricey but I think it's worth it. Definitely not something I'd eat often because it was heavy, but definitely a nice little treat. I got a jerk salmon plate with garlic sauce in the side. I also got mashed potatoes, Mac & cheese, and cabbage. Everything was 10/10. Like finger licking good. The establishment was nice, it gave lounge vibes. I also got koolaid I personally am not a fan of koolaid so I did add a bunch of water because it was super sweet but yes definitely recommend! I advise going right when it opens though because there will be a line.

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    Catalina S.

    I completely understand the challenges that come with opening a second location, but that shouldn't come at the expense of food quality. I decided to treat a friend to lunch and placed an order totaling four plates and two sides--about $150--and I left disappointed. To start, the ambiance and setup of this location are beautiful. However, when we arrived, there were people waiting for food but almost no one dining in, which raised some concern. The wait time was about 45 minutes, which I understand if food is made to order--but timing and flow definitely need improvement. There was also an issue with our order: the cashier accidentally left off one of our items, which we didn't realize until after waiting. We had to reorder and wait even longer. While frustrating, I understand mistakes happen in a busy environment. The bigger issue was the food quality. My friend's jerk salmon portion was extremely small and inconsistent, especially considering she paid for a full box. Thankfully, the cashier corrected it, but that prompted me to check the rest of our food--and I'm glad I did. My son's catfish was very disappointing. The batter was gritty, soft instead of crispy, and didn't adhere properly to the fish. The portion was thin and noticeably smaller than what I've received at the other location. It also tasted like the oil was old, which affected the flavor significantly. The macaroni and cheese was honestly the worst part--dry, lacking cheese, and overall poor quality. It was mostly pasta with little flavor. We ended up sending all of our plates back. What should have been a simple fix turned into another hour wait. During this time, the owner came out. I understand he may have been stressed, but his approach was off-putting. Instead of greeting or introducing himself professionally, he said, "Talk to me, I'm here now." The tone felt dismissive. After I explained the issues, he didn't respond and simply walked away. That lack of acknowledgment made it feel like customer feedback wasn't valued. I've supported this business for a long time, so this experience was especially disappointing. Quality control is clearly needed--someone should be checking plates before they go out to customers. If my food was subpar, it's likely others received the same. At this point, I would not recommend this location just yet. I'll continue supporting the original location, where the quality has been consistent. I may revisit in the future after improvements are made. For now, I'd rate this location a 5/10. The steak was good, the cabbage was solid, and the mashed potatoes were okay--but the catfish and mac and cheese missed the mark completely. I truly hope they take feedback like this seriously, because the community wants to support businesses that maintain both quality and strong customer service. In addition, the restaurant never provided directly to me the missing meal. I had to leave after an additional hour and my friend reported to me that when they finally called the number on the order there were 3 people that said they had the same number. So she ended up waiting an additional 35 minutes to reveiv my order that I was never personally able to eat.

    Salmon , ribeye steak ! So fire
    Maria E.

    My bf and I have been going to Tev's in Los Angeles for a long time every time we crave a good soul feeding meal. Living in Anaheim , we were so happy to hear they were opening a second location closer to home. We made the drive and upon arrival , I did notice the parking lot was small , but we did find parking without a problem. The security guard was super friendly and made us feel super welcomed. The wait time for the food was no longer than 15 minutes. The food its self was so good , just like the location in LA. Only thing I wish , is that we can place our order ahead online. Tevs kitchen has never disappointed us and we will definitely be back!!!!!

    Food is good. I live the one on 48th better. But all in all food is delicious you can call in to place an order and it'll be ready 5 mins if u place an order in line it'll be 10-15 mins still not bad.

    Catfish with Cajun sauce
    Jordan S.

    Very very hearty food. Loved it. The cool aid was so good ! Wait time was great. Definitely will be back!!

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    Ffirst timer and i love it got me some of that Goat curry!!!!!! A must try spot !!!!!

    Combo Oxtails and Jerk chicken, Mac-n-cheese, cabbage, and plantains

    Here's a polished version of your food review that keeps your voice but flows a little smoother: I went to Tey's Kitchen on their grand opening day, and let me tell you--everything was ! The portions were HUGE... it literally took me a few days to finish all the food (definitely not complaining!). The free Kool-Aid was a nice touch too--so good! They really made the experience special with music, a packed, lively atmosphere. What stood out the most was how they came outside brought us water and Tev went around and personally spoke to everyone--super welcoming and kind. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in Los Angeles!

    Jerk Chicken with cabbage salad, Mac and cheese and dirty rice.

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    The food portions are amazing. Customer service is great. My only complaint is there's no parking.

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    8 days ago

    Bruuuuuh. I was trying to negotiate recipes when I was up there for the 7th time. Food was deliciously seasoned every time

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    2 months ago

    I can tell the difference between the two restaurants. It was still good. Great service.

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    2 months ago

    Parking sucks,plate should've been a little wider for $30. Great ambiance, over rated and over priced.

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    The food was delicious. I had the jerk shrimp with mac and cheese; both were very flavorful.

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    Food and service was great. Somewhat of a wait, but the food was very good and worth it.

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    The food is good. I recommend it but it takes a while for them to make the plates i waited an hour

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    3 months ago

    Food was amazing 1st time there. Service was good as well. The wait was long but was worth it. Will be going back soon!

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    Limited menu. Limited parking. The food was atrocious which made the small portions somewhat less offensive.

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