Carolina Kitchen | Washington DC

[@carolynarmstrong3850]

The DC accent is very different from the Baltimore accent, Darius 😊

[@Queenofsole100]

RIP to this location. The fried chicken, collards, and shrimp soup were bomb. Quality and customer service went down in the end. 💯

[@michaelkennedy5769]

I feel like the locals don’t like it but the transplants love it. Their food is the most solid soul food I had n DC

[@immanueljones8023]

DMV native and I bangs with CK...never knew people spoke ill of it.

[@rondas7772]

Right

[@brandonamccain]

What about Ohhs & Ahhs?

[@AngeliaCobb1018]

For those who aren't from DC it's located at the Rhode Island metro station. Literally a few steps out of the metro station.

[@PJ_White]

RIGHT!!!

[@rasun316]

...i recognized the area immediately!

[@talleybev]

Black owned? Y all the oriental chefs? Y all the oriental decor on the walls. l would like to meet the owner.

[@gef13]

I know it changed! I really dont know who's running it?

[@ra-raras-joy.online5852]

Not there anymore 😭

[@carolynarmstrong3850]

I wore this location out and it contributed to my back getting big. I had to slow down with them, but I really enjoyed their food. I can fit my medium clothes again 😄😆

[@AngeliaCobb1018]

I live in DC and I would never eat there, but I know a lot of people that love it😂😂😅

[@profoundja9598]

😂😂😂😂 that's the worst one if you ask me

[@terionna27]

@profoundjs9598, I agree the food is always salty or undercooked. Ate there twice and never again.

[@katrinapritchett6241]

That place is horrible!

[@kharyvines6971]

BASICALLY WHO EVER EATS SOUL FOID AT A RESTAURANT. can't cook

[@mayorofOH]

Baltimore talks COMPLETELY different from the rest of md, DC & VA

[@feep303]

LOL I grew up there but I do not talk like them. It missed me. My family said I must have been adopted.

[@therealhulkster378]

I second that motion the way you said you, do, two only Bmore says it like that... respectfully... thanks for the District review...

[@jeromebrooks7]

And a real DC person, because it’s a trasiant city, talks way different from Maryland (Baltimore) and Virginia ✊🏾

[@HotPOSITIVITEA]

Haha Baltimore is its own state according to the DMV

[@ericwilliams460]

Sure DEWW😂

[@sharlenehunt9929]

Look at a map we are below the Mason Dixon line we are south!!!!!! Our people are from. NC, SC, GA, VA ETC.

[@janetdarby3656]

I'm from dc and when I say that people (even from dc) say noooo lol. I'm from the south baby

[@immanueljones8023]

yeah...there weren't many black folks not from the south. There is a pipeline from DC to NC and SC

[@reginabryant2435]

Yes y’all are south

[@donivam]

I lovvvvvvve Carolina Kitchen!!!!!!!!!!!! Super consistent....Baltimore is not DMV

[@donivam]

too bad this location closed..

[@missblak00]

Baltimore is Maryland so it is the DMV wtf

[@marvaparker6561]

Ummm, so what's the "M" in the DMV for??? Review your 50 states, darling.

[@PJ_White]

Baltimore is in MD, but they’re their own Country. The DMV = anywhere that has METRO access. IYKYK

[@truthmatters592]

Please say it louder for those in the back again, cause I kept telling folks. If you’re not from the DMV you won’t understand and y’all please stop adding city on 😂😂

[@Thinkerbella101]

I don’t go often, but when I do I get the collards, Mac & sweet potatoes 🤤

[@perrygirl2393]

This man is too funny with his honest review. I like his honesty... I live in DC and will be going to Carolina Kitchen today! Oh, and I am a new subscriber!

[@santanamcnatt5412]

Thanks for giving a fair shot.i love this place

[@eazy8544]

I'm from Maryland and I've been to the other one in Hyattsville. I enjoyed myself. I had a little bit of everything and i wasn't disappointed. Our food made up for the mediocre service

[@ReginaldBennett-it1be]

Yeah, you gotta get it made to order!! Fuck that Buffett style nasty shit!

[@Bob-rh4zb]

horrible service smh welcome welcome welcome! you get to the counter mean mean mean.

[@itzcookingseason8071]

Carolina kitchen is over priced for mid quality in the hyattsville location. Even the drinks suck. The dc one is mid too. It's not the system, it's the people in the system.

[@tamekabarbour2157]

One of my fav soul food spots. I love one in Brandywine now but nothing tops the one near Magic Johnson theater at the blvd.

[@angelawilliams9088]

He's just mad that he couldn't be the "DRAMA QUEEN!" 😂

[@TEAMMELISSABEAN]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@treesmoka81]

I thought this dude was doing fraud

[@tiffanysmith-white4390]

I love to go there when I’m in town. My favorite is the corn bread with the short ribs and collard greens.

[@trish1684]

Thanks for supporting their Business. Good job.

[@chaniam1989]

Ok this is like the 5th review I watched from you. Carolina Kitchen is definitely the McDonalds of comfort food soooo I’m thoroughly confused. I can’t take you serious my guy.

[@RoyaltyQueenllc]

That's one of my favorite spots. I don't know who gave a bad review but this area is very popular

[@2KGrind09]

Glad to see he finally liked some collards 😂

[@sdc3221]

It's hard when you have some of the best collard greens and his is on point.

[@natashajsworldovercomers266]

I love your reviews and honesty ❤❤❤

[@almurry8943]

If the cabbage has a little too much sugar, you can counter that with a little bit of vinegar. That’s just how I like my cabbage and greens. It’s how I grew up eating them. My grandmother used to make what she called chow-chow and put that on her greens. I think it’s some kind of pickled relish. I never ate that though.

[@77RedBone]

I use to LOVE the smothered pork chops! (w/mac n cheese and greens)

[@cherylketter5314]

I love the food when I’m in the DC Maryland area. I make sure I always go back

[@SH-df9ti]

LET’S GET ONE THING STRAIGHT…. The “yew, tew, dew” is BALTIMORE only and the rest of DMV don’t claim Baltimore 😒 we have totally different accents.

[@Thinkerbella101]

IKTR!

[@kikibrown9548]

Period! 😂

[@marilynsmith339]

True, my family is born in raised in DC and my daughter and her family moved to BMore about 20 years ago, loss their DC accent over to an Baltimore accent

[@qlasikfilms6267]

That’s a whole fact!

[@H20DSTA]

We don’t claim u lames either

[@iriswagstaff]

I'm from NC and live in the DMV. This restaurant was disappointing and NOT how we cook in NC. It was salty and full of pepper and vinegar. And MD and DC are in the "south" not the north

[@rondas7772]

Yes exactly

[@Nut-Geb-Shu-RA-Nun]

I travel from Baltimore just to eat here! I love the food here! It's delicious! The mac and cheese, collard greens, banana pudding, slamming! My must haves everytime I come!

[@brendapage6635]

I love Carolina Kitchen. The beef ribs, greens and Mac and cheese are the bomb! I go to the Maryland (PG county) locations.

[@marvellespiller63]

you singing the Golden girls theme song I love it 😂😂😂

[@karlinwilliamson9329]

Love your joy for food ! Keep shining

[@wylettasanders9905]

The Carolina Kitchens in the DMV are Hispanic owned, not black owned. I remember when they first opened and they were black owned, the food tastes a little bland now.

[@Daxxxsanjuan]

Stop lying! It’s still black owned but the employees are Latino because the blk employees never show up for work!

[@kemartini]

Really, I met the owner a few years back he’s a black man. He doesn’t own it anymore?

[@Daxxxsanjuan]

@@kemartini when did lance give up ownership of his company?

[@kemartini]

@@Daxxxsanjuan that’s what I’m saying?

[@theflyguy1979]

That is not true. Carolina Kitchen is owned by Dr. Lance London- a black man.

[@libra7seven988]

This Queen does too much! He cocky as all hell and he act like he thinks he is all that and then some man sit yo Hefty butt down! Moving on

[@Resilient7973]

Sound salty , are you ok

[@rondas7772]

Lol😅😅😅

[@krazykaye8843]

This is my second time watching him and he does seem very stuck up and arrogant. I'm surprised how few comments are pointing this out.

[@msummer6926]

But why judge a book by its cover? 🤷🏽 I think he's entertaining at best

[@itzjdub282]

Carolina Kitchen is a hit or miss. Depends on location..Mac and Greens are consistent

[@carlthomas3911]

We thank you For your honesty. Chef

[@BlackbodyDmv]

This ninja said, "Are there eggs in the Mac?" Then turns around and orders Pork 😂

[@VIRALBits7]

I don’t know who told you Carolina kitchen wasn’t good. My husband and I go there at least once a month.

[@tpgail]

For everything he purchased, someone could have offered to help him carry all those containers to a table.

[@immanueljones8023]

lol.....not gonna happen in DC

[@erikaharris5675]

Right! As a manager in a public/client service career in higher ed, I nearly screamed when I saw him balancing 2 heavy trays like that. The staff wasn't even overflowing with customers, but everyone was too preoccupied to notice and offer him more courteous help. I also noticed a lack of attentive eye contact and thank yous from a couple of people on the front line. The young lady who he spoke with behind the counter first was kind but everyone else was mid.

[@charolevistamissbodi2464]

AMERICA, AMERICA, FROM SEA TO SHINY SEAAAAAAA!!!! 🤣😂😝 Sing Darius 🎵 Great review 👍🏽

[@drds6904]

The collard green song was the best!!😂

[@aoconnor1737]

Thanks for this review Darius it was really informative and fair. I have eaten at Carolina Kitchen a few times. It’s one of the go to restaurants in NE DC. The only problem I have with this restaurant is that it’s very hard to get in. The place is always crowded. 👍👍👍😊😊😊

[@maryj56712]

Y he got me singing that durn 🎵 🎶 song. Lol❤

[@lynnettewilson4779]

I have eaten soul food from all over the country and have yet to find a spot with better food. I Love Carolina kitchen! Keep doing your thing!

[@luvmymama4]

Definitely get better quality in the morning they had just opened... also it's not consistent at times depending on which location you choose..but yes on a good day and at the right time food be bussin...

[@Niquicole]

I am so glad that you were able and willing to try Carolina kitchen! I have been telling people for years about that place! I'm from Richmond, Virginia. I have always stopped there to eat... Correct me if I'm wrong. .I was told they were closed now?? 4/5 for me as well.

[@alisonlwillis3716]

@niquicole That location maybe closed but there are at least 3 others in PG County

[@OnlyDanyelle]

Carolina Kitchen is DEFINITELY good when you don’t feel like doing the work of cooking … The pork chops smothered with the jerk sauce is the way to go. With some mac & cheese & collards ❤

[@DC-fo3gh]

I always enjoyed a good vegetable plate with a side of black-eyed peas & a tray of 4 fried chicken wings 😋😋

[@KassieP-sf6nz]

A lot of Maryland and DC hate each other and try the food for yourself. I have been here for almost 50 years

[@rondas7772]

And both places are lame and weird

[@ra-raras-joy.online5852]

Please bring it back!!!! I LOVED THIS LOCATION! PLEASE BRING IT BACK!!!!!!!😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@MsMakeItBetter]

I had the same great food there, too!!

[@tiffanysmith-white4390]

The location in the hyattsville location is different service.

[@barbaracollins8909]

In the south most people like sweet greens and cabbage and potatoe salad

[@heatherbush8487]

The pg plaza location is the best

[@420virgo]

If the greens don’t have ham hock in them. I don’t want them

[@missblak00]

🔥🔥🔥🙌🏾

[@rondas7772]

Exactly

[@feliciamathis6820]

I have only been to the Brandywine location and it was good as well!!

[@jenniferj.8750]

I LOVED IT WHEN I WENT TO D.C!!!!!!!!!!!!❤❤😋😋😋😋😋

[@msummer6926]

You came across my timeline while I was uploading a video and I had to peep. Maybe bcuz I'm in Columbia, Maryland but you are so entertaining!😅 The way you handled those collards was hilarious 😩 But that was the first thing that came to my mind, they definitely needed another chop... Love your take 😂

[@greatvibesray2076]

Great Video Dude

[@dcbabe21]

It depends on the location. I think the Hyattsville one is better. I haven’t been to the NE location in a minute, but we ate in and were served at the table by a waiter.

[@4PORSH944]

The host may not have been at the welcome stand.

[@4PORSH944]

It would have been better to go to Hyattsville location to get the full sit down experience.

[@Lee-rl4xj]

You're a damn nut!!!! "oh beautiful for spacious skies" 😂😂😂😂😂Fukin hilarious! 😂😂😂😂😂 You should try your hand in comedy!

[@tomika1003]

I love your reviews. This helps me to know where to go when I travel out of town!! Carolina Kitchen is amazing. I only been to the one in Hyattsville.

[@Egypt4814]

QUEEN!!!!! Why didn’t she just ask for a “sampler” plate and exclude anything that contained egg? And I hope she didn’t try the cornbread and peach cobbler because they both contain egg.

[@kemartini]

I always loved Carolina Kitchen they’re just expensive. I usually go to the one in Maryland.

[@lamarjackson8917]

DC or PG dont talk nothing like BMore thats its own place my guy lls

[@camd6794]

I never heard them sing before.

[@channel4change430]

THIS WAS AN EXCELLENT LOCATION: i hated when they started allowing the homeless to COME IN the establish to ask for financial support. That location got me through some last minute moments and they were always accommodating. I was SHOCKED when I found out at the my hungry moment they were closed

[@annpierce2683]

Thanks for your comment and being honest

[@lindafields9741]

Food looks great

[@madiagnediop2293]

Bro don’t worry about the people in your comments 😂. Us DMV folks complain to much, never satisfied. Good work!

[@roypettigrew6453]

I draw down with the Hyattsville location when ever I can get in to town.

[@Treasure_Ladae]

Carolina Kitchen is good every time, the Mac n cheeses too

[@yayaminah7908]

Carolina kitchen is excellent!

[@Bob-rh4zb]

where you from virginia? LOL i’m from dc i always went to the hyattsville location i live in baltimore now 😭😭 that fried chicken mac and collard meal was heavenly and they were so rude you actually gotta show i got nothing but mean mugs 😂😂

[@michellecoursey]

Love all tte food Caroline kitchen the fried chicken and collard greens and mac and cheese is my favorite

[@SweetestNya]

Those are some healthy servings. I would think they had something with Carolina gold sauce if they gonna name themselves after my state 😅 #NCGirl

[@lateefahhay5]

im happy it was good especially the collard greens...😂

[@loveispatient.....5074]

I havent been there in sssoooo long, might gotta make a trip back soon

[@frenchisabstract4123]

We eat there often, consistently slapping😂😊

[@rondas7772]

I have never in my life tasted good food in the DMV! It looks so good, yet was always nasty

[@orlandolittlejohn8691]

It's the staff for me, I used to work for Lance. He is a Character himself....but his managers used to steal credit card tips. The production is to much, welcome welcome stuff but the food is as decent as the chefs they hire. And they can be expensive on some things but food quality is ok.

[@Daxxxsanjuan]

Lance was an arrogant a$$! I hated working for him.

[@CokoKane]

He went at the right time because another shift would’ve moved him right along. That place is normally packed so all this talking in line wouldn’t fly. Depends on the location food wise, the Largo location wasn’t as good as the DC location which is the one I go to.

[@lisajohnson5956]

Never been to this location but the one in Hyattsville 2x. First time was really good 2nd time it was not good. It was during the pandemic so maybe they had an off day. We had a super long wait outside in the 🥶.

[@Bob-rh4zb]

the Hyattscille location used to have me in a chokehold they was rude AF and i did not care a/o to that fried chicken collard and mac combo with some tea and cornbread… funny i live baltimore now, we are not the same 😂

[@letttsome]

The teens and Yams always hit

[@JanetM05]

Your the first gay food critic that I have seen . Thanks for the honest reviews ✌🏽♥️😇

[@lolanono1117]

Drop your uneaten meals off to the homeless, they are EVERYWHERE!!😮😧

[@monib7493]

DMV is not north

[@missc1643]

Where yo restaurant

[@enlightenedb5568]

Carolina Kitchen is alright with me!!!!

[@dexterpace7710]

Was the original one on Georgia Ave?

[@jrollj]

Miss the meatloaf dinner with mac and potato salad at this location 😢🤦🏾‍♂️

[@cassandra9074]

You should’ve tried the fried lobster. It’s so good..

[@msjcussaac557]

Hi Darius, The food is okay. For me it's the service, if customer service is off the entire place is off.

[@sparr5132]

Carolina is consistently good. I have to admit some locations are better than others. Folks saying otherwise probably like that nasty good from Oohhh's & Ahhh's 😅

[@Sassy4Uboo]

Factssssss my family love it they have hiccups but for the most part they good

[@curveygirl723]

Lance London will be proud.

[@gloriasykes9279]

It took you too long to order your food, and review. I've eaten the food a few times and it's not the best. Too expensive for the quality.

[@Fontaine-fh7cy]

Collard greens cut wide as the flag is funny as shyt 😂😂😂 Carolinas kitchen is good to me. The level of service depends on the location tho. Strong 4.5 out of 5 overall

[@BrownsProfessionalCarpetCare]

I actually like Carolina kitchen💯💯💯

[@djenkins39]

I refuse to pay for food I cook myself!

[@mzznewyork5406]

the tea looks a little sweet 😉 😅

[@michaeldiggs3009]

I love Carolina Kitchen