Long Island Soul Food - West Hempstead

I was completely blown away by this hidden gem of a restaurant. The oxtail with rice and beans was incredible—packed with juicy flavor, served at the perfect temperature, and with just the right portion size. Food: 5/5, Service: 5/5, Atmosphere: 5/5.

Service: Take out Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 3 Recommended dishes: BBQ Ribs

I visited the restaurant yesterday evening, September 15, 2023, and ordered two whiting fish meals with shrimp and French fries, along with a side of turkey wing. When I got home and opened the bag, I found turkey juice spilled all over the food. The fish smelled like burnt plastic and had a terrible taste, drenched in fish grease. The shrimp tasted just like the fish. The only decent item was the fries. The turkey wing was huge but also unpleasant, so I ended up throwing the food away. I wasted $32.76 and will not be returning to this place.

The baked chicken was undercooked and quite unpleasant. Service was for takeout. I had it for dinner, and the cost was around $20–30 per person.

The food is great! I've ordered the Turkey Wings twice, served with rice and beans, along with mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was just okay, but the turkey wings and rice were absolutely delicious! I would recommend opting for dishes that are already prepared rather than those that need to be fried, like the seafood. Overall, I would definitely come back here!