Saudia Shuler's Country Cookin'

The buffet on Monument Road is OVER-Priced! I paid $10.79 for one piece of fish, one chicken wing and a side of mac.Meanwhile, I could have added a few dollars more and received a whole meal with more meat and 2 sides at the original location! I will only return for the packaged seafood salad- its filled with seafood and perfect for seafood lovers!

Wow! I became aware of this restaurant, because one of my daughters said she wanted to visit this eatery during a planned trip to Philadelphia. I read reviews and they were somewhat mixed, but I put my faith in the Elites, who were on point.I ordered the fried fish, mac and cheese, and candied yams. The portions were enormous and more than I could eat alone. My daughter ordered the same sides, but had the bbq chicken bites, and an extra side of seafood salad.My fish was not greasy at all, and the cornmeal crust was light and crispy. It wasn't over seasoned and was delicious. The cinnamon and nutmeg in the candied yams were well balanced and reminiscent of a southern Thanksgiving dinner... a little sweet, but yummy nonetheless. The macaroni and cheese was also as Thanksgiving worthy and beyond. I tasted a chicken bite, and wished I had ordered those too... my eyes are truly bigger than my stomach lol. I liked the seafood salad, but if I lived in Philly, I would order it to accompany a great big mixed green salad. It holds its own and for me, doesn't need to be a side dish. It was an honor to visit Ms. Saud's restaurant, and contribute to her mission

Just not a fan of her food. did the bufftet for me and ny family and paid over $120. The food just wasnt good. I went a 2nd time for chitterlings and spent over $75 for 3 containers but they were not fully cooked. The texture was off, salty and did not taste good. I cooked them again for 2hrs and they were still not good. Came today for the chicken stew. It was actually chicken a peppery, salty gravy. Spent $15 and another waste. Done trying to support her with her food buut I love her support of the community. Definitely gets her hustle on But the food imo is not good.

Came here on a recommendation from a friend who follows Saudia on IG. Because of Covid, the restaurant was take out only. There was security at the door limiting and monitoring the amount of people inside. I knew it must have been a good spot because there were at least a dozen people outside waiting to either place an order or pick up an order. That's usually a good sign! I ordered the uzi shrimp with yams and cabbage. I was a little disappointed because they had sold out of macaroni and cheese. I'm a sucker for southern macaroni and cheese. My friend ordered the bbq chicken bits but was really sad because they were already out of the smoked turkey wings. As disappointed as I was, that has to be a good sign that they were selling out of things and it was only 7:30P. My uzi shrimp were colossal size. YAY! The uzi sauce (sweet thai chili to the 5th power spicy level) was just the right kick. The yams good. Slightly sweeter than I like but not unbearable. The sweet balanced out the spice of my shrimp. The cabbage was very overcooked and salty. Reminds me of old southern country cooking. It was a miss for me. I didn't love it that way as a kid and I don't love it that way now. My friend felt the salt was heavy in her plate as well. Country cooking is salty cooking. So I get it. Its a once in a blue moon treat. I cant knock Saudia for that. She is cooking the style correctly, my body simply cant' handle it all the time. I look forward to checking her out again after the holidays. I really want to try these smoked turkey wings and mac! Always on my support Black-owned/Minority-owned/Women-owned/Small businesses!

Came to see what the hype was all about. Location was easy to find thanks to gps. Parking can be a pain if you get here later in day. We arrived about a half hour after opening & found street parking. It wasn't a line so out order was taken right away. There is menu written in chalk once you walk in. Unfortunately everything on that menu isn't available. So they either need a new menu or cross off whats not ready. I don't want to hear "we just opened " so everything isn't ready. Thats no excuse once the door opens I expect everything to be ready but again that wasn't surprising. Ordered fried fish, yams, mac & cheese, asian breast bites, rice w gravy & country punch. All was Good!! Yams were the perfectly sweet. Mac & cheese & fish perfectly seasoned. Breast bites big chunks w a little spicy kick I loved it. Rice & gravy was just ok though. A bit spicy but again just ok in flavor. This place woulda got 5stars if I wasn't told "we don't have that right now" & I was able to order the seafood salad, & anything off the special menu.

Look, i've been following Saud for the last few years on IG. As soon as we decided that we were coming to the East Coast it was a MUST that I come check her out.Listen, there was nothing disappointing about the experience. We were able to check her out at her new location at the fresh grocer, which was great. My family is from Louisiana and so I am spoiled by my grandma's cooking and let me tell you Ms.Saud's yams, fried fish and seafood salad are easily a highlight of our East Coast trip for me and all of my friends! THEM YAMS THO

I wish I could give negative stars. Got very sick eating her food. Me and my family will never eat there again.

wouldnt recommend at all waste of money the sauce wasn't good it taste like jerk turkey wings sauce if u like soul food seafood but it's not for me

Attended karaoke and crabs last Friday. Drove 2hrs to get there only for her worker to take the money from a person in our group and then say she refunded the money to me. Lol, how do u refund money to a different person than who gave it to u. Y would I drive 2hrs away to cancel an order. I was intoxicated but not belligerent. Saud insinuates that I'm a thief and sides with her worker who is clearly shady asf.. paid $125, wanted the crabs so bad we paid again knowing this was some BS. Asked Saud about her cameras and she say she gotta call her tech.. Been trying to reach out to her. I was such a fan but now I jus feel scammed. It was never about the money but definitely the principle. No receipts jus a notebook and stash box.. I ignored all the red flags trying to support.

Food taste is consistent and fresh. All employees are friendly and polite. Mac and cheese is the best in the area along with fried fish.