kitchenfinity

I LOVE Kitchenfinity! We go here for office lunches all the time, and we've never had a bad meal. The staff is so friendly, service is quick, and I love the paintings on the wall. The decor is so cute and inviting!They have regular weekly specials, and also rotating specials that change week to week. Everything I've tried there from the regular menu to the specials has been phenomenal. You also get tots AND white cheddar mac with every meal. The portions are so big for the price. You'll leave feeling full and satisfied. Definitely give them a try!

Kitchenfinity opened in August of 2023, just outside the Camp Allen Marine Base in Norfolk and down the street from the Marine Corps Exchange.It is a woman owned, Pacific-Islander owned, and Asian owned business, led by their friendly and outgoing owners, Maricen and Rich, both of whom bend over backwards to please their customers.The name was inspired by their desire to be open to creating an infinite number of possibilities for their cuisine.They offer a rotating multi-cultural menu featuring a wide variety of different cuisines, including a number of Filipino and other Asian dishes, as well as some American comfort classics.One favorite that is always on the menu is their Nashville Style Hot Chicken Sandwich. A variety of Chicken Wing flavors have also been appearing on their Wing Wednesday. A couple of other American favorites appearing on a rotating basis lately are their Smoked Turkey Legs and a variety of their Gourmet Hot Dogs. There are many more, and they were even doing a Prime Rib Friday for a while. They participate in a lot of catering and special events. Their Ube Smashburger won the 2nd Place People's Choice Award in the 2024 COVA Battle Of The Burgers event held in June. They took part in the Virginia Beach Street Food Festival last weekend. Their new and rotating weekly specials are usually posted on their social media pages every Tuesday.I have now visited Kitchenfinity during five lunch time visits, and they were slammed with customers each time as proof of their popularity. I have tried the following to date:NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH: I have tried this sandwich twice with mixed results. Their chicken is hand breaded and prepared in a dry rub style with Cayenne Pepper that can be made a little spicier on request. It also comes with "Comeback Sauce", which is a mayonnaise based sauce that originated in Mississippi. I ordered mine without it, as mayonnaise doesn't agree with me.My first one was tender and juicy while delivering a mildly pleasant amount of heat. I asked for a stronger dose of heat the second time, which came through well, but the chicken itself came out a bit tough and dry. My Average Rating: 3.5 Stars.PANCIT & LUMPIA COMBO: This was one of their recent specials. I chose Chicken as my choice of protein for both the Pancit and Lumpia. The stir-fried Pancit noodles were prepared dry and flaky, which is how I like them, and were full of flavor. The Pancit was a bit lukewarm and not as hot as desired.. The two pieces of Lumpia were hot, crunchy, and tasty. My Rating: 4.5 Stars.CHICKEN ADOBO MEAL: Chicken Adobo is regarded by many as the national dish of the Philippines. This dish was enjoyed as one of their rotating specials and came with two pieces of Lumpia and Lemonade.It is prepared with chicken thighs coated in a warm glaze of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves. The thighs were tasty and satisfying. The Lumpia came through well again, and the Lemonade was refreshing.I would have liked a little more heat from the peppercorns and a little less soy sauce in the mix, which left me with a slight aftertaste. My Rating: 4.5 Stars.BULGOGI BIMBAP RICE BOWL: This was enjoyed as one of their rotating Korean specials. It was beautifully presented and came packed with tender bulgogi beef, and fresh vegetables over a bed of rice, and a "savory sauce" for a flavorful result.I would have liked just a little more marinade to their beef and a deeper fermented taste to their sauce, which was made with a base of Korean Gochujang Paste. My Rating: 4.5 Stars.I have also enjoyed the following Desserts:TAIYAKI WITH POMEGRANATE SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM: Taiyaki is a Japanese fish-shaped pastry and is one of their regular menu items, topped with their soft serve ice cream flavor of the week. The taste and texture of the Taiyaki combined beautifully with the Pomegranate Soft Serve for an incredibly delicious result. My Rating: 5 Stars.MANGO SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM: Mango was their flavor of the week, and it was pleasant and refreshing. I was craving a stronger Mango flavor. My Rating: 4 Stars.BUKO PANDAN SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM: This popular Filipino flavor was their flavor during another week. They had to make a fresh batch during my visit. It was prepared a bit too quickly, as it began to melt and drip as soon as it was served. Otherwise, its flavor was incredibly delicious. My Rating: 4 Stars. MY SERVICE RATING: 5-Plus Stars. Their busy owners and employees go out of their way to check on their customers whenever they can catch a spare moment.My overall rating comes out to a strong 4 stars, and I wish I could give a 4.5 star rating. My work here is not over, as I have already made out a list of dishes to try during my future visits. I can see an upgrade to a 5-star rating in an updated review.The owners have definitely found a winning formula for success, and I wish them the best of further success going forward.

The food was phenomenal we came here on a Tuesday afternoon around. 3pm and I couldn't ask for better food. The chicken was spicy but in a good way, the flavor was out of this world good. The people working asked us questions to make sure we got the right order. The service was quick , everyone working was friendly. My kids (college students) and myself ate inside and played the games they had available. It was a friendly area, the floors and tables were clean, the bathrooms were clean, over all 10/10 we will be back .

I really wanted to like this place. I've been hesitant to leave a negative review because the folks who served me were nice but no I cannot recommend this place. They get 2 stars because they were nice. The atmosphere is very bright. It has a diner feel. I ate a couple of bites of my food at the restaurant but took the rest home so it was not piping hot but then again it did not even smell good on the way home. Oh,and I wanted garlic rice with my meals but they did have any. (Really?) The lumpia and the Mac n cheese were fine but nothing great. The tater tots tasted like the oil was old. The cheeseburger was fine. I ordered it with the jalapeño bacon jam on the side because the server said it was kinda spicy. I took it home for my husband who said it was VERY spicy and tasted burnt. The garlic shrimp were the most disappointing. Again they did not smell good and when I went to peel a shrimp it turned to mush in my fingers. I tried to peel 3 and they all seemed old and mushy. I was there about 6 in the evening and there was only one other party while I was there. I think the word is out thar there are WAY better options nearby. Sorry folks. You'll have to do way better to keep the doors open.

I'll preface this by saying that I need/want to go back to try additional menu items but I'd feel remiss if I didn't give them some kudos now. First off, the employees are super friendly and attentive from the second you walk in the door until you leave. They say hello, ask if they can help, tell you about the food, hustle around to clean up, etc. It's really nice to see a place where employees are engaged and hardworking.I ordered the Nashville chicken tenders meal which came with a drink. I wasn't sure how hot they would be so they suggested I get half hot and half regular. The hot ended up being just right and they were complimented well with the "come back" sauce, tater tots and side of mac n cheese. The chicken was tender and flavorful and 4 pieces was more than enough. Honestly, this size is enough for me to share with someone so keep that in mind when ordering.I prefaced this by saying I need/want to come back because there were several specials I wanted to try "next time", including dessert. Keep up the good work and I'll be back for some more good service and food!

This restaurant has cool wall painting on the wall and modern decore. I love the variety of different choices of food. From burgers, fried shrimp, short ribs, fries, salad and Philippine breakfast. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's also nice that they try and add new,dishes and specials for the week, so definitely ask when you come by. I had their short ribs combo. The ribs and rice where great. The lumpia was petty bland. I couldn't resist and try the Taiyaki dessert with choice of ice cream flavor they have for the day. Definitely will come back and try their specials!

I remember when this place was a Quiznos Subs when I was in elementary school (*mumbles* 23 years ago *mumbles*) lol anyways chile, Kitchenfinity is a business that started as a food truck that serves up different variations of street food. When you go in you can see all the different festivals they've competed in all over the country, it's pretty cool. Since they've opened I've had the pleasure of trying their Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, Smash Burger with bacon jam, macaroni and cheese, tater tots, and taiyaki. Everything I've had was pretty tasty and served up with a smile! The last time I visited I heard that they plan to start up Sunday Brunch, which I'm excited to try as well! (Right now they only do Filipino breakfast on Saturdays and one Saturday I came it was past breakfast time.) All in all, Kitchenfinity is a hot new business with food that sells out for a reason, and I wish them nothing but success moving forward.

Time after time of going, it's always a delicious experience !!! With weekly specials changing every week and different specialty dishes being created just for our personal experience, you are destined to have many many favorites here !!!! Owners Rich and Maricen have high goals with infinite possibilities of food creativity by having a diverse menu full of multi-cultural deliciousness Upon entering the building you will enjoy the art work and murals on the walls showing a little history of their successes and also their military connection to the base. Also their are some cool murals in both bathrooms of a mermaid (female bathroom), and a scuba diver (male bathroom).A tent with heaters is also available next to the building for large groups if need be. Oh course everyone's favorite, the Smash-burger with Jalapeño jam and the Nashville Chicken sandwich are always available with that white cheddar Mac & Cheese, but also available are Specialty Hot Dogs, and loaded Nashville Tater Tots. Oh and don't forget that breakfast menu with a Chorizo Burrito, Bacon & Sausage egg Burrito, Nashville Chicken Biscuit, Biscuit and Gravy, or the breakfast platters of Longsilog and Pineapple Spam & Eggs. Just to give you an idea of some of the weekly specials that they've had, they are as follows Smoked Turkey LegStuffed Smoked Turkey LegCarne Asada FriesChicken AdoboConnecticut Style Lobster Roll Prime Rib French Dip sandwich Prime Rib* Jalapeño Bacon Jam Smash-burger with Sunny side Egg on regular Pandesal or UBE Pandesal Pandesal also available for purchaseLet us not forget them deserts though, like Funnel Cake Fries with homemade UBE glaze, or your choices of Strawberry and Chocolate. And of course the delicious Tayaki with Strawberry Dole Whip. Keep in mind they have sold out a few times of their weekly specials so do call and get your order in if possible.

This place rocks! I come here for lunch and am always so happy when I leave. The team here is cooking killer burgers, wings, and awesome specials. The service is great! TI usually get the hot chicken sandwich, which is the perfect amount of spice level to make it back to the office in one piece. Sides of Mac and cheese and tots are always welcome! I'm so thankful a great lunch place like Kitchenfinity is by me and can't wait to go back.

On this cold, rainy, dreary drab day we were warmly greeted with enthusiasm and a smile by one of the owners. I was politely informed that they were sold out of short ribs. It was an hour and some change prior to closing, so if you are hankering some short ribs, it's probably best to hit them up earlier in the day. They have eclectic dining options and it's not overwhelmingly abundant. The owner did mention the yelp 757 deal, he had a feeling that's what I came for.The young lady that took my order and rang me up had an amicable and pleasant disposition. They only had pomegranate dole whip available for the taiyaki. When my friend ordered the same deal, she was asked what type of filling would she like for her taiyaki. I overhead that there was an option which I don't believe I was informed of, so I made a beeline to put in a Nutella request for my filling, rather than mango. I really appreciate how the cashier/server opened each container to show us each of our sandwiches, as well as asking us whether we wanted our taiyakis at the same time as our food or later. I opted for mine later, but like fellow YES, Maria stated the dole whip is an excellent balance to the heat from the Nashville hot chicken. You're offered whether you prefer mild or spicy. I bit the bullet and went for the spicy, which I found definitely on the spicy side. I'm not aware of my Scoville scale threshold but I know it's not very high. The sandwich came out piping hot and the chicken, crispy with a nice golden brown glossy bun. I'm definitely a fan of pickles, which is included. The spice quickly numbed my tongue for a brief moment, but a surge of flavor came through. It was ever so slightly saltier than I prefer, but delicious nonetheless. The taiyaki with Nutella and pomegranate dole whip was heavenly palate pleasing! I was excited to have taiyaki in the area. Someone wrote that this is one of the other places that serve them, I need to know where those other places are? Help a cousin out. While the taste earned high marks with its fruity, creamy light texture and the soft sweet flavored taiyaki shell was deliciously divine, the taiyaki was on the crumbly and tail-less side. I know, calm down Janice it's just a fish shaped pastry that's going to be devoured anyway, what do you care? Food presentation is an art that shouldn't be ignored, as well as culinary skill which the former wasn't lacking here. I was a bit disappointed with the taiyaki appearance, but the dole whip with its smooth, tubular magenta swirls was its saving grace aesthetically.If I had to choose between my dish tasting good versus looking good, I will choose taste. But, if I can have both good tasting and beautifully presented food I would prefer both, please. Also, I was curious as to how one receives more edible adornments on their taiyaki like the mermaid tails or candy covered strawberries that I've seen on others' Yelp pics. Don't sleep on this place! Visit Kitchenfinity to take yourself to food infinity and beyond!!