08/15/08

Pretty Good Soul Food

by ellabella713

It's pretty good, but not the best. For an authentic "sould food" kitchen the food was alcking a surprising amount of spice and bite which sould food is known for. The black eyed peas lacked any kind of flavor. The collards were good but could have used more bacon and more peppers. The fried chicken while probably the moistest chicken I have had since I moved here, again it lacked spice. This place could be really awesome if they didn't "yankee-fi" everything. Let Northerners taste what it should taste like. No need to ease up on any ingredients. And for the life of me, no sweet tea should be so sweet that you can't drink it! I was born on the Appalachia trail and no one puts that much sugar in sweet tea ever!

• Pros: Nice feel to the place, good value, big portions
• Cons: Parking, food lacks spice

06/07/08

Southern comfort at Southern Kitchen

by WSeattleFoodie

I was in the mood for some southern style cooking returning to Seattle via Tacoma and decided to try Southern Kitchen. Parking was available along the bright brick red painted building. Walking in, it reminded me of some cozy old diners around the country that have seen their days. Seating yourself, a friendly staff member came by and asked for my beverage of choice. The strawberry lemonade stood out from his choices, so I gave that a whirl. He came back with the menu then shortly followed with a very large mason jar with a delicious red concoction with sliced strawberrys floating about. Was delicious,fresh, not overly sweet, nor tart.

Within a very reasonable time, I was presented with a corncake, butter and honey. Texture was great with a nice cornmeal taste and was just right for thickness. A minute later, my catfish fillet and hush puppies appeared along with my three choices of sides, which was fried okra, mac & cheese and cornbread stuffing adorned with the recommended gravy. The catfish was cooked perfectly in a thin, yet crunchy cornmeal like crust. It was great not having batter as thick as the fish and it complemented the fish. Fried okra was well done, missing the slime factor many don't like. Hush puppies and the stuffing were spot on. The mac & cheese was the weakest dish of everything. I prefer a more creamier cheese sauce and it could have used more than just chedar to balance it out. Considering it was a side and not a main dish, no major harm done, although next trip I'll try a different side.

The staff was really friendly and service was great. I was past the lunch rush, but can see them being really a busy place.

My two major complaints.... They were out of sweet potatoe pie, which the baker had just arrived to make new batches and more importantly......... they're not in Seattle where I live. This place could quickly become a favorite weekly place if it wasn't for the 40 minute drive. For locals... I envy you.

04/28/08

Yummy

by lovelymeg87

I've heard about and passed this restaurant so many times.Each time I passed by it I was like dang I really need to go there.Finally I went with my mom and friend for lunch.Oh my god,this place is amazing.Friendly people,great service and delicious food.I love how it was comfortable and not huge. You get so much for your money.I had the catfish fillet sandwich with collard greens.Delicious.Everything I sampled was great.Definetly worth the calories and I am definetly going back next weekend.My new favorite restaurant.If you are ever in the Tacoma area go and check it out,it will be worth it,trust me.

• Pros: delicious food and great service
• Cons: parking