Alrighty, well this is legit soul food!! Fast, no frills, just good ole southern comfort food. Came here for a casual lunch with 2 other colleagues. For all 3 of us, the bill came out to $30 and we left full and content. You know it's a great place when you see the crowds pouring in for lunch and Aline to order out the door. I ordered the ribs, but everything on the menu sounded good to read on the board, but wait til you see all the orders and plates come out from the kitchen to each table! And customer service is awesome! Southern comfort food served w Southern Hospitality!! Things I saw come out of that kitchen that I'll be ordering in the future: - Meatloaf - Fried chicken - fried catfish - hamburger scramble - fried shrimp The menu is simple, but it works - and it's fast! One suggestion tho - either get another register, or find a line busting POS app! Keep that line moving!!!! read more

V's Kitchen - Ribs, collards, green beans - American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The greens were full of sugar. The whipped yams felt like I was eating baby food. I just didn't enjoy my food. I also had the cheeseburger not tasty at all. read more

Good Southern food. Loved the cabbage! Will be back bc our server Marcy was the best! Such friendly customer service is rare these days. read more

V's Kitchen - Baked chicken, cabbage and sweet potato fluff - American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

When I walk in a Soul Food Restaurant for the first time I want to like it after eating I can't say that I did.First off would someone take the salt away from whoever made the Oxtails the gravy is too salty and would tare a person's blood pressure up and it is too congealed you are using too much flour while making the gravy it does not have that wet gravy consistency even after warmed up it does not melt.My goodness the Mac and Cheese is not good horrible is an understatement it lacks everything the worst that I have ever had,I make delicious Mac this place definitely need a better recipe but the Collard Greens are not too bad I also got the Chicken Wing Dinner there is no way that Chicken was fried to order it was not hot nor crispy it did not taste bad but it look like it was fried the day before,I ate it in my car in the parking lot right after I got my order so from the restaurant to my car it should have been hot and crispy not room temperature warm.The only 2 things that I enjoyed was the Potato Salad and the Cornbread they were both good I can eat a whole pan of the Cornbread but those 2 things will not make me want to return even though they were both good.I gave 2 starts 1 for the Potato Salad and 1 for the Cornbread read more

V's Kitchen - This is Mac and Cheese is just not good and lacks everything horrible - American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Let me start with saying the service has always been wonderful! However, as most business' do with time, the food has gotten worse over my last few visits. I remember the first time I went in and grabbed a burger. It was delicious and clearly fresh beef. I've been a couple times after and it seems as if they use frozen patties instead. The flavor just isn't there anymore. I hope they can get back to what they were 6 months ago versus today. read more

Food is really good! This is my first time coming I was looking for a recommended soul food spot and it did not disappoint! I ordered the oxtails which came with two sides and a choice of cornbread/roll. Very delicious! read more

I wish we had this place in Virginia. The chicken dinner was perfectly seasoned and crunchy, the fries were awesome, oxtails were flavorful, Mac baked southern style, and the portion/price point still has me stunned. I fed 4 under $100 and all of us took some home. Lastly the service felt like I was at my grandma house. They were super attentive and knew what you needed before you could ask. Definitely stop by and if I had to pick the best item it's definitely that chicken. read more

I ordered oxtails for $20 i wish i got more than 3 but the food was delicious. The macaroni was so good. The cornbread was completely burnt couldn't eat it read more

V's Kitchen - Oxtail with 3 Cheese Macaroni Sweet Chili Cabbage - American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Had lunch here today. Their sweet tea is really sweet. It was probably the sweetest sweet tea I've ever had. I personally was not a fan, but boyfriend liked it. For lunch, I had the bird burger (a burger with bacon, a fried egg, cheese, and other toppings of your choice, like mayo, lettuce, etc.). Boyfriend had the spare ribs with mac & cheese and mashed potatoes as sides, and it came with cornbread as well. I liked my bird burger. Unfortunately, I was not hungry enough to finish all of it. The fries were okay, but only because I prefer my fries to be thinner. Spare ribs were good, but the mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, and cornbread were even better! Prices were just about right. Reasonable. Our lunch came out to be around $24 with everything included. Taste | 4 Atmosphere | 3 Presentation | 3 Service | 4 OVERALL | 4 read more

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So it's black history month and my employer does a fantastic thing for us by buying us Lunch from a black owned restaurant EVERY Friday of this month. I think that's awesome. Our first restaurant was V's kitchen. I've heard so many good things about VK, I couldn't wait. You ever heard the seventies hit "Rappers delight"? Well there is a section in that song that describes the food I consumed....."Have you ever went over a friend's house to eat and the food just ain't no good? I mean the macaroni's soggy, the peas are mushed and the chicken tastes like wood...". Well that was my experience. Sorry VK's we probably would have done better at BK's. Well three more Fridays left, so I'll keep you posted on the next three spots read more

It's really hard to resist good Southern fried chicken and that's what you'll get at V's Kitchen! Located in RTP in the same plaza as Pho 9n9, V's Kitchen seems to do a mix of catering with a limited restaurant menu so it's not that well known. I popped in for a quick lunch and noticed the happy group of eaters in the brightly colored space at V's. Easy enough for me, I go with the fried chicken w sweet potato smush. The food comes out pretty quickly and the fried chicken is great! Light, smooth coating with just a hint of flavor and perfectly fried. Hot but not burning hot with plenty of tender chicken and good crunch. Love the taters too so I would describe V's Kitchen as a casual and convenient Southern eatery. While it's not a place I would probably seek out due to its location, if you live or work in the area, it's definitely worth a visit! read more

V's Kitchen - American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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First, I was spectacle about the amount of food that they gave me but when I try it that's about enough for me. I love this place man the best food I ever had I wish I can give this more then five stars though. read more

The turkey wings and gray on Sundays and Monday is so delicious. We have order this two days in a row!!! Try their oxtails you're love them as well. Wonderful custom service every time. read more

They actually do keep to the slogan as a taste of southern is definitely here. The food is hot and not soggy like kfc and such. The Mac and cheese is moist and the beans are not mush like I had first thought. Lunch time is a good time to stop by here because a lot of people sleep on the place do be one. read more

V's Kitchen - 2 piece dinner - American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I stumbled upon this place while strolling down Miami Blvd and I am GLAD that I found them. To begin with, the guy that took my order was full of life! He gave plenty of suggestions and made me feel like family! Everything on the menu sounded great, but I ended up getting the double cheeseburger with fries and it was AMAZING!! The burger was so flavorful, I could barely finish it! The next time I'm in durham, I will be visiting again to try a meal! read more

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Traveling through Durham headed back to Charlotte. Nice staff and the place was clean. I had the fried chicken Mac and cheese greens beans and rice with gravy. The fried chicken was ok. The sides were very very salty. I really couldn't finish. Food doesn't seem to be homemade or made in house, but you do get larger portions than other places. read more

Ordered the Ox Tail Plate with mac & cheese as well as the sweet potato "fluff" & everything for the most part was good! The cornbread definitely stood out because it was bomb! Food didn't take long at all. This place had to be new because there weren't many people at all! Will return. Pricing is very reasonable. read more

V's Kitchen - Sweet Potato Fluff 3 Cheese Macaroni oxtails - American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

First time eating here 9/27/2021 & I will be back to try everything else on the menu. The food is very flavorful no disappointment at all. The cashier was very friendly read more

V's Kitchen - Porck chop Mac & cheese with pinto beans and cornbread - American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This spot has been closed for a while but they just opened back up this week and they are a great option if you're looking for southern comfort food! The oxtail was very tender and the gravy was super flavorful. You can't see it but there are also some very yummy mashed potatoes under the oxtail. Also an added bonus is the fact that they got my order ready in under 4 minutes so I was in and out! read more

V's Kitchen - Oxtail with Mac and cheese and greens - American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Had the oxtails, they were way too salty I could not eat them . The sides were ok. The service and ambiance were good...

I brought about a dozen high school students to V's Kitchen and the staff there handled our large group very well. We had been traveling for more than 12 hours and were in desperate need for a home-cooked style meal, which V's definitely came through on as always! Our food was served hot, fresh, and delicious and in a very timely manner. To add to that, they played great old school R&B and Soul music, so it was a nice vibe! Staff also helped set up tables for us, brought our food to us, and seemed really happy to have our business! Afterwards, I received thank you's from students for bringing them to V's. The kids come from various ethnic backgrounds and some had never had soul food before, so this was a great introduction! Thank you so much, V's Kitchen, and I hope we can return when we are back in Durham next year! read more

Ordered off DoorDash based off reviews and pictures . I got the baked chicken dinner with Mac n cheese and sweet potato fluff and cornbread. Baked chicken and sweet potatoe fluff was delicious! Mac n cheese was too salty and the cornbread was very flat and lacked flavor. read more

The Food Was Excellent And I Loved The Taste It Tasted Great. The Customer Service Was Amazing Too

Food is overrated, not what i expected. Not worth $20 for the flavor, the quantity is good

Giving them 3 stars. The food wasn't too bad but the customer service left a bit much to be desired. Our cashier and server was clearly over working that day. The fish was fried well and tasty. Shrimp had a surprising kick too it--like it had been marinated in hot sauce before being fried. The green beans seemed like they came straight from a can and were too salty. I left them untouched. Collards seemed like they could be cooked down and cut up a bit more. Personal preference I don't like my collards with big chunky leaves. read more

V's Kitchen - Fried whiting, shrimp, green beans, collards and corn bread. - American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

My wife and I went for lunch. We love it. She had the chicken wings, mac and cheese and collard/cabbage mix. She loved everything. I had smothered pork chop w/ gravy w/ sweet potato fluff and collards. I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant. Real good soul food. MMMMM GOOD! read more

My first impression was 'meh'. I ordered the fried pork chop with green beans and Mac n cheese. After a few minutes of waiting and after paying in full, I was informed that they were out of this item. I opted for the fish and shrimp as another option and was not charged the difference as a courtesy for my inconvenience. On a positive note, the shrimp batter was very tasty. The Mac n cheese was salty and the green beans soggy with little flavor. I also waited 30 min although there were only a handful of ppl in the restaurant. Maybe there was a catering order ... who knows. I won't visit again, but I can at least say I tried. read more

great food. great service. great atmosphere. my family loved the food. we will be returning often.

Food was great! Jojo is very sweet, attentive and her personality is the reason why Soul Food is the BEST FOOD!

Found this gem for lunch one day and ever since it's Always been on point great food and friendly service!!

Let's put it this way, if I lived in Durham Id eat here at least 1 to 2 times a week! The food was soooo good. From the flavor and temp of the food, to the service, price, and music playing in the the restaurant... everything was 5 star! My family and I wanted a southern cooked meal on our visit to Durham and after a quick Yelp search we found this place. We ordered the fish and shrimp plate which comes with 2 sides and cornbread! They also let us try the sides before we committed (true customer serivce to stand behind their product). It was a hard decision, but the sides we chose were mac and cheese and the green beans. We opted for the cornbread (which was so sweet and moist) and paired the meal with a nice cold sweet tea. My oldest got the 3 piece chix meal (dark) with mac n cheese and the sweet potato fluff, he chose a roll (over the cornbread...his mistake lol, but he seemed to like it...I recommend the cornbread!). He also got a sweet tea (side note: I ordered a side of fries for my little guy --those were great as well). I cant rave about this place enough...everything (yes, even the fries) was ah-mazing! read more

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Stopped in for lunch after some friends recommended. I had the fried chicken sandwich and fries and my wife had the fish sandwich and fries.. It was as good aaa advertised. Will definitely be back for lunch and/dinner. Would highly recommend to anyone! Great food and great service. Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere! read more

First time trying this place! It's right by my job and super convenient to grab something for dinner when you get off! I decided to call in and place my order. I got the spare ribs with Mac-n-Cheese and sweet chili cabbage for only $10. The ribs were super tender....literally falling off the bone and the sauce was good too! The MnC was ok. Now the cabbageI guess I have never had sweet type cabbage before....but baybeeeeit was soooo good and I added a little bit of my hot sauce which really set it off!!!! Oh, ii also got a Pork Chop sandwich on the side(lol don't judge me....yes ii love to eat) it was seasoned perfectly and tasted so good!!!! Definitely will be going back soon....maybe even today!!!! Almost forgot, I DO NOT EAT CORNBREAD....but this cornbread was amazing tasted like cake which is a good thing to me!!!! read more

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The food was good & very fulfilling. The service was pleasant & efficient. The ambiance is laid back with some very relaxing & soothing soul music playing in the background. read more

The service was friendly and prompt. The food was down home good. The ribs were tender and juicy and the baked chicken was juicy, not overcooked. My husband and I really enjoyed the food and plan to go back in future to try different items on the menus. Great please to family dine. read more

Food is phenomenal, I almost ate the bone and licked the plates!! Second time eating here, nice crowd. I was served quick enough to eat in and enjoy my meal during lunch break. read more

V's Kitchen - Pork chop , collards/cabbage mix, Sweet Potato Fluff and Cornbread!! - American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Not great food. Chicken filet had bones in it! Everyone else was getting take out. Cashier was our waitress. Clearly she was not used to eat in trade even with a large dining area. read more

Delicious double cheese burger. Other food is great too, very southern style soul food. The mashed potato with gravy was amazing! read more

Food was delicious. Tried the vegetables- collards, green beans. Which were seasoned perfectly with ham hocks. Mac n cheese was good as well. I did take out and that was quick read more

I was gonna sample before my picture and one bite turned into several ...OMG... best way to describe and if you know you know... "Y'ALL" slamming!!! Go and check them out...it was so hot and fresh with lots of flavor!! Y'ALL!!! read more

V's Kitchen - BBQ Ribs Cabbage Greens mix and Mac and cheese Extra side of sweet potatoes - American Near Me - Durham, North Carolina