Found myself in the area and saw some good reviews for Nytia’s Soul Kitchen so decided to grab some takeout for dinner. Nytia was out front chatting with some other customers and her son was working the register - both incredibly friendly people. Nytia’s service and hospitality went above and beyond. I’d heard about her famous catfish nuggets and ordered a portion, she unfortunately told me she couldn’t spare any because she had a large private event starting in 1 hour. When I’d explained that I was only in the area for the day and was excited to try some she without hesitation, brought me a sampling straight from the fryer. To nobody’s surprise… the catfish was worth all the hype - incredibly crispy on the outside, tender and buttery fish on the inside, the dredge was salty, spicy, and peppery - true comfort food. In addition, I ordered the wings, salmon cakes, Mac and cheese and collard greens. The wings, like the catfish were crispy, well seasoned and juicy on the inside. The salmon cakes were hearty and flavorful, my only complaint about this dish is I wish the bed of salad underneath was accompanied by a light dressing. The Mac and cheese was gooey and delicious. The collard greens were tender with a slight crunch in a warm tangy salty broth. Having seen firsthand how difficult it can be to operate a restaurant, it’s nice to visit a thriving family owned and operated place with banging food and wonderful hospitality. Highly recommend!
Nytia's Soul Kitchen
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Found myself in the area and saw some good reviews for Nytia’s Soul Kitchen so decided to grab some takeout for dinner. Nytia was out front chatting with some other customers and her son was working the register - both incredibly friendly people. Nytia’s service and hospitality went above and beyond. I’d heard about her famous catfish nuggets and ordered a portion, she unfortunately told me she couldn’t spare any because she had a large private event starting in 1 hour. When I’d explained that I was only in the area for the day and was excited to try some she without hesitation, brought me a sampling straight from the fryer. To nobody’s surprise… the catfish was worth all the hype - incredibly crispy on the outside, tender and buttery fish on the inside, the dredge was salty, spicy, and peppery - true comfort food. In addition, I ordered the wings, salmon cakes, Mac and cheese and collard greens. The wings, like the catfish were crispy, well seasoned and juicy on the inside. The salmon cakes were hearty and flavorful, my only complaint about this dish is I wish the bed of salad underneath was accompanied by a light dressing. The Mac and cheese was gooey and delicious. The collard greens were tender with a slight crunch in a warm tangy salty broth. Having seen firsthand how difficult it can be to operate a restaurant, it’s nice to visit a thriving family owned and operated place with banging food and wonderful hospitality. Highly recommend!
Southern vibes. Cat fish was 10/10, get the nuggets because they are crisper. Collard greens 9/10 a little sweet but that is a preference. The Mac and cheese was 7/10 it was authentic mac and cheese but I suspect that they make a big batch that causes it to be on the drier side. The chicken wings 8/10 I looked the dry rub and they were nice and crispy. The yams 8.5/10 I didn’t want to try them because I’m used to them having marshmallows on them but I took a chance and they did not disappoint. The owner was so nice and the vibe was cool. Overall the meal was 9/10 catfish nuggets were the star. I was reading a lot of the comments saying that the owner shouldn’t have had her kids serving and she needs some pointers on how to cook but to keep it 100% you all just don’t want to see a black business thriving. You will go up into a Chinese restaurant and their 9 year kid will legit say “what you want” and you will proceed to order the uncleaned chicken wings that’s only seasoned with soy sauce. No shade no tea but we just got this soul food spot out here so support her business and keep it pushing. 👌🏾
Southern vibes. Cat fish was 10/10, get the nuggets because they are crisper. Collard greens 9/10 a little sweet but that is a preference. The Mac and cheese was 7/10 it was authentic mac and cheese but I suspect that they make a big batch that causes it to be on the drier side. The chicken wings 8/10 I looked the dry rub and they were nice and crispy. The yams 8.5/10 I didn’t want to try them because I’m used to them having marshmallows on them but I took a chance and they did not disappoint. The owner was so nice and the vibe was cool. Overall the meal was 9/10 catfish nuggets were the star. I was reading a lot of the comments saying that the owner shouldn’t have had her kids serving and she needs some pointers on how to cook but to keep it 100% you all just don’t want to see a black business thriving. You will go up into a Chinese restaurant and their 9 year kid will legit say “what you want” and you will proceed to order the uncleaned chicken wings that’s only seasoned with soy sauce. No shade no tea but we just got this soul food spot out here so support her business and keep it pushing. 👌🏾
We decided to give this spot a try after wanting a meal that would not only fill our stomachs but our soul, and I’m glad we chose Nytia’s. We ordered two soul food plates — 1 meat and 2 sides for $19 each. I went with the garlic and herb wings, and my wife got the hot honey wings. Both came with about six wings each, and they were so flavorful and meaty! For sides, we both chose collard greens and mac & cheese. The collard greens were seasoned perfectly, and the mac and cheese was rich and delicious — definitely comfort food done right. Each meal also came with cornbread, which for me was the only miss of the night; it didn’t have much flavor and didn’t seem super fresh, but to be fair, we went around 6 PM, so it might’ve just been late in the day. We tried two desserts — the pound cake and the peach cobbler. The pound cake was a bit dry, but that peach cobbler? Amazing. Sweet, warm, and full of flavor. We also got a side plate of fried catfish, and wowww… that was a showstopper! Crispy, fresh, and perfectly seasoned — I’d honestly make the 30-minute drive again just for that catfish alone. All in all, this spot deserves way more attention. You can tell the food is made with love, and with a few small tweaks, it could easily be one of the best soul food restaurants around. Definitely worth checking out!