Kook’n with Kim

The spot is small and a local black business in the historic Eatonville (oldest all Black town in the US) Happy Black history Month.As soon as I parked my car on the side I smelled the food cooking on the grill. Took me back to how the streets in NYC smell. I waited in line for about 6mins but it was so worth it.Vibes- I'm all about the vibes and this place has good energy. You can tell this place is respected in the community by how friendly and warm the customer and service interactions were. For the short time I felt like we were all family waiting in line at Thanksgiving.When I got to the food Ms. Kim piled the food in those trays. For $20 I got all this food.Honestly I was having a crappy day and like most women I thought a good meal or snack would help. So when I got in my car I took a few bites and Oh M G! (You know that scene in Ratatouille, when the food took him to his childhood) Yes all that. Side note- everyone knew my mom as Ms. Kim (Rest in peace) so I did almost cry. It was like my mom made the food herself. Attitude left my body so fast. I took the rest of the food home to my family and my daughter thought I went to my parent's house and brought home a plate she said the Mac and cheese taste just like the one my step mom makes for Thanksgiving. The chicken was fresh, juicy and you can taste the grill in it. The sauce had a little sweetness to it and the greens were old school with the fatback. You know when I got home I added a cap full of ACV and hot sauce and dug in.DONT BE LIKE ME AND SLEEP ON THIS SPOT- Get yourself a plate and put your money where your mouth is.

Such awesome true soul food. Whopping portion sizes are given @ Kook'n with Kim. I got the turkey lunch which came with turkey over yellow rice and a side of black eyed peas. You can see from my pictures how huge the portions are. The food is very flavorful and truly soulful soul food. The Mac and cheese was my favorite. The banana pudding is pretty delicious also. Parking is limited and if you come on a Sunday during lunch hours like I did then expect to be parking on the sides of the street. The service is top tier, this establishment is ran by pure professionals. Kook'n with Kim appeared to be a major hit with the community during my visit as the line went well out the door to the street. Stop by and get some of Kim's cooking if in the area, you won't be disappointed and you will probably have some leftovers for a day or two!

They've got a good thang going on here! We were looking for soul food, on a Saturday afternoon and Yelp led me here. I hadn't read the reviews, just saw the pics and decided we were going! Glad we did. They're a no frills kinda joint and I'm ok with that! Walk in, order, take ya food and go! With a buffet style line to see the offerings, there were hidden goodies that weren't on the line though in the kitchen. We ordered the fried pork chops. Sides were yams, rice, & corn. The pork chops were straight out the grease in my plate. Everything was delicious and a decent price point. The yams needed more sugar or something. But I would definitely come back here. Service was straight to the point and I'm not mad at that! Check them out.

Right in the heart of Eatonville, this is where you can find some good, authentic soul food. Pictures will never do it justice. Each side dish packs a punch. The cabbage may look simple, but boy does it burst with flavor. Each order comes with a lot of food! It can easily be divided into two meals.

Turkey wings don't look very appetizing but oh my goodness they are so good. Wish they did catering

OMG!! So much food! I stopped at Kook'n with Kim and picked up fried chicken lunches for me and a coworker. When we opened them back at work I was calling everyone over to look at the portions. It was like you were taking a plate home from a family gathering and your aunt piled on enough for everybody at your house. The greens were perfect, good cornbread ( and I'm picky about cornbread) and the chicken was lightly breaded. The yellow rice was a little dry but I'll forgive them that. I've been talking about this for a week and will def come back.

Craving some home cooked meals, so I ordered from this spot on Uber eats . It was hot, fresh and full of flavor! I keep forgetting this places exists, so I'm trying to get it out there! I love to support small businesses and this is one with excellent customer care! I can't say much abt the ambiance since I sat at home and ate. But amazing place!

Was craving some good soul food on a Sunday, and didn't feel like cooking this place is always packed and has a line out the door Kook'n with Kim in Eatonville, FL, i had a great experience overall. I ordered the oxtail, which was delicious, though not as tender as I had hoped. The portion size was than enough, well enough for two to share. The wait time was about 45 minutes, but it was worth it for the flavorful food. The highlight was the pineapple cake, which was absolutely delicious. For two plates and two cakes, the total came to $65. Despite the slight wait and the oxtail not being as tender, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and would recommend Kook'n with Kim for a hearty soul food experience.

10/10 would recommend! Lived up to the hype from 'Somebody Feed Phil'. LOVE seeing an actual local spot featured on the show, so I knew we had to go! It's honestly been on my list for awhile now and I just didn't make the time. Now it is added into the rotation as a local staple! We were blessed to meet Kim in person and she was so sweet and genuine. She truly loves her cooking and puts that love into it. The serving sizes were ginormous and we easily ate off each dinner portion 2-3 times! Great place to get food for the whole family. Every single item was delicious and unique. I love her Asian influence on southern cooking. Smothered chicken, roasted chicken, pork chop, rice and gravy, candied yams, green beans, and Mac n cheese were all FIRE! Do not sleep on Mrs. Kim's place!!!

Fried chicken just like grammaw used to make! seasoned and fried to protection, i only wish they had regular chicken wings also. The mac n cheese was tasty as well but i think maybe a certain type of cheese may be used that i don't fully care for, the consistency and seasoning of it was good though. The greens and rice weren't really my cup of tea flavor wise but the cornbread was good. They are also very generous with the proportions and give you a lot of food for the price. I would return again but I am still on the search for the right soul food place for me in Orlando!