The owner is a great and friendly person!!!! This place is right next door to my house and I never…read moreknew it existed, this is the BEST chicken in Grand Rapids, yes it may have its bad days, just like any other chicken spots with some of the pieces being dry but most of the chicken here is crispy, juicy and most importantly budget friendly! Not much ambiance inside but it's a take out spot with quick service. Definitely recommend

Ordered online and food was ready right away. The person who served me was kind and helpful. It was…read morenice to find some New Orleans style chicken in the area. The chicken was good but I liked the fries. They were large potato wedges that filled the hungry stomach. Atmosphere: currently indoor dining seems an unattractive option with no outdoor dining. Best for take out ordering.

I kept seeing friends post about Watusi so I made a point to figure out their hours (as of this…read morereview, Sunday-Wednesday, 11 am until sold out) and stop in recently. The menu includes a lot of soul food items like collard greens, turkey knuckle sandwich, mac and cheese, and more. They have rotating sides and seasonal features as well. I was greeted warmly when I came in and had the menu explained to me, which I appreciated. I ordered the rib plate with mac and cheese and collard greens, as well as a slice of their tomato pie. The tomato pie came out first and it was delicious. I've only had this seasonal item a few times in the past, but it's a rich mayo-based pie full of ripe tomato and topped with cheese. It was perfectly seasoned and delicious. The rib plate came out in a to-go container as I mentioned I was probably going to try to save some for Nate. The ribs were seasoned well, smoky, and had a bit of bite. The mac and cheese was creamy and the noodles were perfectly cooked. I love collard greens, and theirs were delicious! I liked that they have some vegan options, indoor and a bit of outdoor seating, and super friendly and warm service. Someone from the auto shop across the street came in and ordered lunch, and they ran it over to them when it was ready. Love that customer service! I'm already looking forward to my next visit - I was told I have to try the red beans and rice!

Watusi genuinely felt like walking into someone's home for a home-cooked meal. The service was…read moreexcellent--everyone was incredibly friendly, helpful, and genuinely excited to share their food with you. That enthusiasm really came through in every dish. We ordered the ribs with hot honey, Knuckle Sandwich, mac & cheese, and collard greens, and everything was packed with homemade flavor. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender, but the mac & cheese was easily our favorite. It was exactly what you want alongside BBQ: thick, creamy, super cheesy, big noodles, and just the right amount of spice to make it stand out. The Knuckle Sandwich was definitely unique. Maybe my childhood is influencing me here, but the flavors reminded me of a Cantonese char siu bao--which I absolutely loved. The restaurant itself has a very eclectic feel, and the location is a little unexpected, but honestly, that's part of its charm. We actually found Watusi because our car mechanic across the street recommended it, and I'm so glad we listened! Delicious, comforting, flavorful food + genuinely wonderful service. Definitely worth checking out if you're in Grand Rapids!

I placed a super early order online (like 3am) When I…read morearrived the cook was just starting my order. It didn't take long at all! Very cozy place, even at that time of morning. Food was delicious even 5 hours on my break!

Terrible customer service. They don't answer phones, anytime an online order is placed the order…read moreisn't started until you arrive, even when paying ahead, defeats the purpose of ordering online! You can come place an order in store and you're going to be waiting a long time!!!!

Great customer service. The food was A+. The rib tips were juicy, could have been seasoned a bit…read moremore. Very tasty though. The yams were the star of the show! Seasoned to perfection! The greens were absolutely perfect. I mean to take a picture but I ate it too fast. Would recommend 1000%

Best burger I've ever had. Fresh off the grille, hand made, and burger fries and drink for $10. Go…read moresupport your local kitchen in GR.

asoline. Probably my favorite meal I've ever had in Grand Rapids. I'm sick of people always try…read moreto spice it up. This was delicious spicy with the coleslaw with the crispy this of that doughnut thing, bro it was delicious. I even got to hear the gentleman say Wahgwaan

We were excited to find this place. We drove 30 minutes from Wayland…read more We arrived at 12:15 pm; found a handwritten sign: "I'll be back by 1:00pm" Ugh. We left and came back an hour later. Store was open on 2nd try. First impression: Empty. Lights are off. Dark inside. One friendly man running the show. Smells delicious. Greeted promptly. Store quiet, except for quiet talking among clientele. There were other customers already ordering. I ordered jerk chicken and curry chicken. $16 each meal. Chef disappeared into the dark kitchen. Order took about 10 minutes. Jamaican trinkets were on sale in a glass case. Bob Marley earrings, etc. Huge airbrush mural on the wall was nice. *Some quiet reggae music would have added to the ambiance. I took my food home and split the 2 orders 3 ways with my 2 teenagers. The CHICKEN was very tender, almost too tender. Nice flavor. Dryer than I expected. Jerk flavor was preferred, but curry was also good. (Better cold) COLE SLAW was great with a fresh citrus taste. The RICE was thick and pasty like oatmeal, and had some fruits in it. It took up half the tray, and most of it landed in the trash. Even The donut or CARNIVAL, is interesting, as were the plantains. We are not familiar with Jamaican cuisine, so can't judge it for authenticity. The flavor was a nice experience, but not really our thing. Good luck. Nice guy! I'm probably just too Caucasian for this place. ;-)

It was so incredibly good. Portions are giant…read more We had savory plantains. They are served with spicy slaw and a yummy sauce. You're supposed to eat them "cookie style!!" They were delish. I tried the blue raspberry lemonade...yum. My husband had papaya &passion fruit island drink...also really good! Chicken creole and shrimp chez Olga pasta were our main dishes. Both were giant portions, incredibly flavorful and so filling! We will have lunch and possibly dinner for another day! Olga was so kind and helpful. We will be back! You should 100% come here and experience the flavors and kindness of Olga.

My food came out steaming! I have zero complaints only compliments. As mentioned my food was…read moresteaming it was so hot and fresh. I feel like there is a garden somewhere in there bc the food was also fresh. I would absolutely recommend this establishment.

We stopped in for dinner before walking to a concert at the amphitheater. We made a reservation but…read moredefinitely didn't need one since they had a ton of empty tables. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Everything on the menu sounded so delicious and our server helped us narrow it down to some great recommendations. We started with the crawfish beignets and they were fantastic. For my dinner, I had the Crawfish Etoufee and I loved it. It was definitely spicy like they warned us, but we really enjoyed it. The gumbo was also spicy but full of flavor. My wife loved her gumbo paired with the honey pecan shrimp appetizer. Our cocktails were also perfect and the drink list is great. Overall, from beginning to end, we loved our dinner. You have to give them a shot!

The atmosphere here is very upscale but approachable meets New Orleans. It is brightly lit and…read morewelcoming. I ordered the Etouffee ($27). This has shrimp and crayfish smothered in a rich Cajun sauce over rice. The shrimp were very large and delicious. The whole dish was perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. It was the perfect portion size as I was stuffed. I also ordered their Louisiana Albita Root Beer ($4). How have I never heard of this brand, it is fantastic. One of the best Canned Root Beers I've had. The service was very good. Super friendly and efficient. The only advice I could give was my waitress needs to speak up, she had too quite a voice. The cook and also a manager or owner came out and asked how everything was. Excellent, you guys are doing something the right way. Overall an easy 5 star review. Would I return? Absolutely! New Orleans cuisine done right.

Ok these guys just started a month ago, I discovered them on Google but it did not show up on Yelp…read more- because they weren't listed. Well now they are. Overall a 3.5-star experience but we'll round up to 4-stars. A lot of positives here: - they are open late. I mean, till 3 or 4 am he said? Wowsers. I wasn't sure this area gets patrons that late but I guess they do. - lots of options on the menu here. I like variety. - I got the Philly Beef Sandwich and the Lamb + Chicken on rice. The Philly Beef was good, it's not like a Philly Cheesesteak, but it's respectable for what they do. Meat was slightly dry, I may not get this again but he said it was a popular dish. The Lamb / Chicken on Rice was solid. I've had dishes like this before. Meat was okay, rice was good, they put that white and red sauce on it - - omg they put too much. He said people like it that way - okay - next time I may get extra on the side. - The white sauce they use here - it's not authentic, but it's okay. You can definitely taste the mayo base, but it's not the real McCoy. I think a few more tweaks it can be improved. - The spice table has a lot of offerings here - I like that. Make your own spice concoction. - They have a plethora of desserts to try too. - The burgers and fries here look good. Fries especially, but I skipped those on this night. - The customer service here was friendly. They are eager to please. You can tell they are excited to serve you when you arrive. So overall it was slightly better than "OK" but I would go back here to try their fries and their burgers too. Plus there's fried chicken, fish sandwich, and plenty of other menu options.

Chicken and rice combo is great. White and hot sauces hit right…read more Portion sizes have varied though, in the several times we've been. Other fried foods are fairly standard fare.