Welp, I was really excited to try this place, but sadly it did not live up to expectations. I ordered a fried chicken plate with greens, mac and cheese and potato salad. None of the food had much flavor. You’d think it wasn’t a black owned spot tbh. In the pic, you can tell the mac is short on pepper and it probably wasn’t seasoned with anything else . The chicken was pretty dry and I could not get through it. The greens were doused in salt, and the potato salad was nothing but potatoes and mayonnaise smh. I’ve had some store bought potato salad with more flavor. Price was decent for the amount of food but I definitely have no desire to come back.

DELICIOUS SOUL!I had the opportunity about 2 weeks ago to venture to R Kitchen, located in Lakewood, California. It was most certainly worth the trip. The food was freshly made. I order the fried Chicken Wings(4) along with Collard Greens, Mac and Cheese and Black Eyed Peas. The portion sizes were very good. I actually enjoyed my entree for lunch and dinner, which was great. The food is seasoned well, the food is fresh, delicious and most certainly homemade. The waitstaff is very friendly and helpful with your ordering. R Kitchen has a diverse menu of options to select and the dessert, which are made fresh look so delicious; although I didn't try it - Maybe next time! If you're in the Lakewood, California area or just looking for a good home-cooked soul food restaurant - Definitely try R Kitchen, you will not be disappointed - Until next time!

Fried chicken dinner w/ collard greens, green beans, and mac n cheese. Add side of gravy. Everything had really good flavor but oh man was everything salty from the first bite. I would love the food if they dialed it back on the salt. I typically prefer salty savory but this was a bit much. The gravy was meh but was suprisingly the least salty thing after the cornbread. Service was nice and place looked clean.

I went yesterday because a friend of mine told me about it. I ordered oxtails mac greens and yams. I went to sleep and woke up out of my sleep with bad stomach pains when I went to the bathroom With diarrhea and vomiting. I'm in so much pain i wanna cry. The staff was friendly

THE BEST MEAL I HAD IN CALI IN 8 years!! I was waiting for my boy and we drove past this place on accident. I got the buffalo wings, Mac and cheese, mashed Patatoe’s and corn and corn bread. No hype the best meal I have had since I moved here. Wings perfectly cooked with so much flavor. Mac and cheese was bussin. My friend who is vegan ate it all. That’s all how good it was. Took it back to OC Where you know the rookies when it comes to seasoning and it was a hit! If I could give 10 stars I would.

Deliscious food. All the sides are made without meat or animal broth-exciting for vegetarians! I tried the Mac n cheese, the yams greens, cabbage, and cornbread. All great, but the cabbage and yams stood out the most! I tried a vanilla cake that was sooooo bomb.. It's not too sweet and a big hunk! And the yummiest sweet potato pie that uniquely had a Graham cracker crust! The service was friendly and kind. They brought me a cup of water with my meal without having to ask. My suns loved the Mac n cheese and cornbread, too! I liked that the cornbread isn't sweet I like a savory cornbread more than a sweet one. The greens were great too- but I like to have more of the pot liquor (juice) in mine.. I will ask them for it next time.. I bet they'll hook it up!! Overall, I am very pleased with them! I would also recommend then to add a veggie plate to the menu... like pick three or four sides with cornbread for a set plate price because I did have to order everything separately, but it was still reasonably priced for what we got!

The Meatloaf, On point. The baked chicken, was fire. The Mac and cheese. Yup it was good. The greens were full of flavor. The gravy, thumbs up. Rice, got my vote. Green beans, delectable. Only the mashed potatoes could have used a little bit more butter. Didn't get the guys name that helped me, but Bro was Kool and made sure I tasted that amazing pound cake. The Kool-Aid was true to the childhood memories...

This place is for sure the second best soul food place ive had the pleasure in visiting and tasting there very tasty food, i havnt tried it all i had there meatloaf,mashed potatoes, mac & cheese and dressing and all was very delicious and there very generous with portions a long with the corn bread. If youve never been to R kitchen i highly recommend you do.