This is why it's so hard to have a business when it comes to food because you HAVE to be consistent. You can't let a bad day, new employees ect ect let your food quality dip.
That's why recipes were created. A formula that guarantee consistency. If the food is not consistent , that means they got a grandma or aunty that's just eye balling sh1t like its a home cook meal.
That's why you must know the 5 standard cost tools: Standard Purchasing Specifications, Standard Recipes, Standard Yields, Standard Portion Sizes and Standard Portion Costs.
african cuisine is often shit , u seen the videos of nigerians eating out of a pouddle in a hole i nthe ground with flys coming out of it ? and they had the nerve to sday white cuisine is jusy potatos ?
Man, I lived in the DMV for 3 1/2 yrs and I'm from the south and there is no competition... Crystal Palace in Crystal City is good tho... Try Southern Suya next time you're in Atl... It's in Gwinnett County off Breckenridge Blvd off 85 N (depends on which direction you're coming from)...
Thank you for keeping it real! You can’t fake suya. It isn’t about throwing some seasoning in meat. There is an art to making it. Glad you know the difference Chime!!
This is why you just can't wake up one morning and think you can start a restaurant, if you're gonna direspect the food like that lol. I've seen one too many Nigerian restaurants/ghost kitchens serve mediocre food, just because they think they're the only ones in the game. They feel like if their food is trash, they can just run on vibes 🤷🏿. Y'all have to do better man. Also, salmon suya!? Broo..throw away the whole menu 😩😂👀
Omg I say the same thing. I have literally eaten places and said out loud 'CLEARLY THIS PERSON DOES NOT HAVE FRIENDS'. Who told this person they can cook. 😂😂
@@chandrareid6966Bruh, this joint is on Rhode Island Ave. which runs straight through DC so it's close enough on the border. Ya'll just hate accepting the L so badly it's sad lol
@@SONOFPEARL315 No just someone who isn’t a sheep for Keith Lee. I just see through the social media antics. His food reviews alone wasn’t getting numbers for a little minute, so he saw an opportunity to post and he took it. He knows his audience, and he knows what they do. After listening to him explain what happened at those 2 restaurants in ATL, I just think it wasn’t that serious. At the end of the day review the food
@@rommieyay4444 it wasn't that serious but it's not his fault that others took it serious and plus a lot of the complaints that he stated were already stated by others, he just had the platform to be heard while others didn't..he knows his audience and he caters to them..that doesn't make him a Karen as u stated, sh!t, it makes him smart! Plus, a guy with 14 million followers can't be doing too bad when it comes to views!😂 😂 😂
@@SONOFPEARL315 I’m just saying with the 14 million followers his food reviews before ATL the view count was a little scattered (I noticed the increase on a lot of the recent vids after the controversy). Idk I just feel like he’s well aware of what his audience does regardless so posting the videos was irrelevant. He knows what they do so posting a video like that shows he’s completely aware and in control. It’s like Doordash said that Milk and Honey was closed, so that shows that they updated the time (a lot of restaurants don’t do that). He pulled up anyway and they said that they were deep cleaning. He acknowledged that the people going in were probably picking up to go. OF COURSE if they see him they are going to accommodate. He might say he’s not a celebrity but c’mon, like you said he has 14 million followers and a huge influence lol. He might say treat him like a regular person but reality is people don’t see him like that. Just come back another day. N the other place, Old Lady Gang, if I’m not mistaken invited HIM! Of course they’re going to accommodate you, lol that’s like having a reservation you get to skip the line.
Who was in the back not marinating the meat? 😅 Marinating is 90% of the process to great tasting food. Other 10% is cooking the food to safe temperature
Peaks was raving about the wings and shrimp, but he did say he never had souya before, so he probably doesn’t know better. I’m trusting you on this one Chime.
That’s bc the food itself is probably good. It just doesn’t live up to the standard of what it’s actually supposed to be. Like I’ve had good “jerk” chicken that didn’t taste exactly like traditional jerk chicken. So it might be one of those type situations.
@@dandaddavi There are good restaurants in DC and the burbs. If people recommended them, awesome. But if people recommended overrated tourist traps, that's another thing. Unfortunately, the DC region is a huge tourist trap. Lots of overrated food, activities, events. You have to ask the old time locals, not the people who lived here for less than 10 years or college students.
I love your reviews and your honesty. As a Nigerian, all the suya you get in America is trash whether you get it in Chicago, New York etc. Suya is more than spices and meat, it’s also about the technique and equipment that only the Hausas have mastered. The other tribes like the Yorubas and Igbos don’t even understand this technique and as a result we can’t replicate it. Going to Lagos for suya is so worth it. And since not every suya spot is good, you have to the University of Suya in Lagos (at 62 Allen Ave, Allen, Lagos 101233, Lagos, Nigeria) for the very best suya. Once you’ve had it, you’ll understand why I say that every suya in America is trash. Nigerian food is the best in Africa in my humble opinion. And after visiting so many islands in the Caribbean, I feel that Jamaican food is the best in the Caribbean. Nigerian food is so diverse and just visiting Lagos will give you some of the best culinary experiences you can ever imagine.
Goes to show how the food industry prioritizes cooking with speed over quality. The fact that they didn't even marinate or use spices to cook the food is inexcusable. They just sprinkled it barely over aready bland food....
More than likely if anyone was to eat there you'd better have a hangover so youd forget what the food tastes like. 😲!! Such a piss poor review EVER! The infuriating tone of CT was REAL AF!! I believe him. Hope that the next African restaurant he stops at can REDEEM THEMSELVES!!
Wow!!😮 I love watching his videos and I hardly ever comment but for him to give y’all almost a 0 rating.. Mess around and lose your business if you want to.. get it together kitchen… ppl don’t have 70$ to just give to you.. Shameful!!!
Dawg there is some ppl from america and some people from africa who find out about like magi brand seasonings, then claim they can cook when they just put a bunch of salty bouillion cubes in it
I can tell that if it's different than what your Nigerian(assuming) brother in law gave you, the person cooking may not be Nigerian. I went to a Nigerian spot in Laurel and the food was bad. We drove all the way there they charged over 100 for a pan of jollof rice, some meat pie. When we tasted it, it was terrible.The rice had no flavor and the meat pie tasted like it had Taco seasoning. Turns out the owner is Liberian. It's a shame because it was another Nigerian that recommended it.
Amazing… yet you still kept it 💯 PS; There’s a hacker trolling your comments and responding as if they were you offering free stuff… To the hacker (s) get a real job and stop this nonsense.
Yes there is a difference but not a big difference, nigerian suya is more dry seasoning, other places use oil and other suya seasonings and use it kind of like a wet marinade but taste wise its still the same.
@ricardofigueiredo513 Within the first minute of the video, "He said," I'm not sure if Nigeria style is different than West African style." That led to my original comment.
I know you out the DMV. THANK YOU for shedding light. But if you pull up in Bmore, MISS SHIRLEY’S got the coldest breakfast game. You’re welcome, and love the content
The restaurant business is hard and you really have to be serious about your craft and the quality of the food. The key is to have returning customers not one hit wonders if it is nasty they won't be back!
Ya. Thats why its so confusing so many of them just dont even get their basics right. Like when I watch kitchen nightmares, im like shorten your menu, make the small menu great, and manage your staff, but they literally would rather be 100s of thousands in debt before they do the easiest thing that Gordon is going to do. lmao. Bums just looking for a free makeover, and its why like 90% of them fail after the show. haha
Now you know ain’t nobody compared to Tax-azzz 😂Texas 😂😂with Just Houston and Dallas combined speaking for the whole state you’re never gonna find food Beating us out as a state in whole 😂😂
Aww man, I'm sorry you didn't like it!😩 I've never had the chicken; my go-to is their honey suya wings. You're right; it's not traditional and the meats aren't marinated, but I like the suya seasoning. But their sweet jollof is a hard pass for me.🤷🏽♀️ But imma still tear the honey suya wings, stew, white rice and spinach up!!! Might get some today.😅 GQ Lounge in Greenbelt, MD, and Agama Kitchen in Bladensburg, MD, have traditional suya, if you're still in the area. Happy(er) eating!
He was having second thoughts on saying you should check this place out 😂
He couldn't even look at the camera when he said it 😂
@@KHRification .... IKR
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He definitely didn't wanna say that shit 😄😄😄🤦🏿♂️
You gotta do what you have to do. To prevent them lawsuits.
He couldn't even look at the camera when he said "check this place out" 😂😂😂
He didn't want to say it!😂
But it's part of how he respects the businesses, by still saying to try it!...but he ain't mean it this time!😂
This is why it's so hard to have a business when it comes to food because you HAVE to be consistent. You can't let a bad day, new employees ect ect let your food quality dip.
That's why recipes were created. A formula that guarantee consistency. If the food is not consistent , that means they got a grandma or aunty that's just eye balling sh1t like its a home cook meal.
@@flxent3181exactly this whole eyeballing " seasoning untill your ancestors tells you to stop" is for the house not a restaurant.
@@justsaying8358Facts
That's why you must know the 5 standard cost tools: Standard Purchasing Specifications, Standard Recipes, Standard Yields, Standard Portion Sizes and Standard Portion Costs.
Food is only good as the person who cooks it. A lazy cook equals nasty food you pay for.
Definitely sounds like they was lazy wit it for sure. Lol
More people are lazy nowadays
Every meal got worse and worse 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I know right 😂😂
some ppl just wanna watch da world burn 🃏
Telling ya'll, stay away from DC and neighboring areas bruh 😂
african cuisine is often shit , u seen the videos of nigerians eating out of a pouddle in a hole i nthe ground with flys coming out of it ? and they had the nerve to sday white cuisine is jusy potatos ?
"im not sure if west african style is different than nigerian style" bruh what 🤣🤣
Dawg I hit the Soulja boy huh when he said that shit 😂
Not going to lie... I immediately took offense
DC is getting lit up with how bad their food is 😂
This Maryland
@jayc5756 Brentwood is literally on the Northeast DC border so you can consider it DC. I used to live over there. It's still an L bruh.
Facts! DC is a trash heap in all aspects. Don't visit!
@@jayc5756 I've lived in Brentwood for 2 years, it's basically in DC lol
Man, I lived in the DMV for 3 1/2 yrs and I'm from the south and there is no competition...
Crystal Palace in Crystal City is good tho...
Try Southern Suya next time you're in Atl... It's in Gwinnett County off Breckenridge Blvd off 85 N (depends on which direction you're coming from)...
Thank you for keeping it real! You can’t fake suya. It isn’t about throwing some seasoning in meat. There is an art to making it. Glad you know the difference Chime!!
Ain't nothing but shake n bake on that chicken
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😭🤣😂
The look away on “check this place out” was really saying “don’t waste yo money here”…
"check this place out" was used as a catch phrase instead of a recommendation 😂
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That looks like just dry rub and nothing else.. what a waste of 💰💰💰
his face on the last frame 😭😭 it hurt him to tell anybody to check them out lmao
Nigeria is in West Africa Mr. Chime😭
You could almost argue Nigeria IS West Africa
I’ve never seen Chime this pissed off.
This is why you just can't wake up one morning and think you can start a restaurant, if you're gonna direspect the food like that lol. I've seen one too many Nigerian restaurants/ghost kitchens serve mediocre food, just because they think they're the only ones in the game. They feel like if their food is trash, they can just run on vibes 🤷🏿. Y'all have to do better man. Also, salmon suya!? Broo..throw away the whole menu 😩😂👀
Omg I say the same thing. I have literally eaten places and said out loud 'CLEARLY THIS PERSON DOES NOT HAVE FRIENDS'. Who told this person they can cook. 😂😂
Factual
Fact
When the worker seen you was taking a video he turned around FAST 😂 RED FLAG 🚩
Bro said, “oh shit!” Hahhaa got to sweating
Poor DC. I think Chime went to all the worst place. 😢
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That restaurant is in Brentwood MD not DC
No cap we keep all our best restaurants a secret
@@chandrareid6966Bruh, this joint is on Rhode Island Ave. which runs straight through DC so it's close enough on the border.
Ya'll just hate accepting the L so badly it's sad lol
You're 🤣 funny
“I already know this gone suck………… Yep” 😂😂😂😂 crying
That took me ALL THE WAY OUT 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
I’M PISSED because he’s pissed. I felt that way over here in Chicago 🤬
Chimetime thank you for putting this work in for the DMV we need bs restaurants to step they game up.
Facts
Him and Keith Lee won't be allowed to eat at any local restaurants at this point lol.
Naw just Keith, he’s doing too much. Dude is clearly an opportunist
He apologizes for cussing so much but I’m here for it 😂
"If I meant nothing I just said" had a face....cause bae-bayeeeee Mr.Chime face at the end....had me😂😂😂🤣💀✌🏾👑
Damn, he was really pissed off. Mann. Damn!
Don't hold back, let the truth set you free
One thang about You & Keith Lee are YALL Honest.. don’t hold back let Us know…
Keith Lee is a Karen and an opportunist
@@rommieyay4444Kandi Burress...is that u???😂😂😂
@@SONOFPEARL315 No just someone who isn’t a sheep for Keith Lee. I just see through the social media antics. His food reviews alone wasn’t getting numbers for a little minute, so he saw an opportunity to post and he took it. He knows his audience, and he knows what they do. After listening to him explain what happened at those 2 restaurants in ATL, I just think it wasn’t that serious. At the end of the day review the food
@@rommieyay4444 it wasn't that serious but it's not his fault that others took it serious and plus a lot of the complaints that he stated were already stated by others, he just had the platform to be heard while others didn't..he knows his audience and he caters to them..that doesn't make him a Karen as u stated, sh!t, it makes him smart! Plus, a guy with 14 million followers can't be doing too bad when it comes to views!😂 😂 😂
@@SONOFPEARL315 I’m just saying with the 14 million followers his food reviews before ATL the view count was a little scattered (I noticed the increase on a lot of the recent vids after the controversy). Idk I just feel like he’s well aware of what his audience does regardless so posting the videos was irrelevant. He knows what they do so posting a video like that shows he’s completely aware and in control.
It’s like Doordash said that Milk and Honey was closed, so that shows that they updated the time (a lot of restaurants don’t do that). He pulled up anyway and they said that they were deep cleaning. He acknowledged that the people going in were probably picking up to go. OF COURSE if they see him they are going to accommodate. He might say he’s not a celebrity but c’mon, like you said he has 14 million followers and a huge influence lol. He might say treat him like a regular person but reality is people don’t see him like that. Just come back another day. N the other place, Old Lady Gang, if I’m not mistaken invited HIM! Of course they’re going to accommodate you, lol that’s like having a reservation you get to skip the line.
Who was in the back not marinating the meat? 😅 Marinating is 90% of the process to great tasting food. Other 10% is cooking the food to safe temperature
Lawd! I thought the steak was Beef Jerky🤦🏽♀️
Peaks was raving about the wings and shrimp, but he did say he never had souya before, so he probably doesn’t know better. I’m trusting you on this one Chime.
That’s bc the food itself is probably good. It just doesn’t live up to the standard of what it’s actually supposed to be. Like I’ve had good “jerk” chicken that didn’t taste exactly like traditional jerk chicken. So it might be one of those type situations.
You need to block everyone who sent you here and Ben's. They did you wrong wrong.
🤣Facts
Block whoever sent him to DC period lol
@@dandaddavi😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@dandaddavi There are good restaurants in DC and the burbs. If people recommended them, awesome. But if people recommended overrated tourist traps, that's another thing. Unfortunately, the DC region is a huge tourist trap. Lots of overrated food, activities, events. You have to ask the old time locals, not the people who lived here for less than 10 years or college students.
@@maggiep3263Exactly!! Was about to comment the same thing
I Am from Nigeria, at first I didn't believe that you have eaten suya before , but your with your explanation you are very correct
When he throw the head back laughing it’s either good as hell or disgusting 🤣🤣
Newspaper wrapping is crazy 💀
DC has the nastiest food I've had since moving to the DMV in 2000.
Have you eaten at Carribe in Laurel? It’s Jamacian and the owner loves on all his clients. Food is fresh and let me know when you go
Yeah it does 😖
It’s all looks with no substance like congress 😂
Your honesty is impeccable.
Glorified dog food 😳
ILL PASS 😂
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😂
That is funnnnnny
Damn, I love how the food got projectively worse as the review went on! This place seems like an insult
No way all that was damn near 70 dollars💀😂
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Nigerian food be expensive
The shirt says 'the truth shall set you free' 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Sir no one is checking that place out. You roadted the h3ll out that restaurant. 😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣 Mr. chimetime is like the black Gordon Ramsay, gotta love his blatant honesty!
I thought the same when he said "Piss poor" 😂
@@UriahBeChillin 🤣🤣 right!
Who told you about these places? Omg dude Carolina kitchen, Montego bay, Granny's, kitchen Cray, Swahili Village, West Indian Flavor,
Why the Jollof look like Spanish rice?
The Nigerians are African Spaniards
My mouth was agape when you reveled the price at the end...
The Su young...what lmao 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Chime cooking the DMV 😂
I love your reviews and your honesty. As a Nigerian, all the suya you get in America is trash whether you get it in Chicago, New York etc. Suya is more than spices and meat, it’s also about the technique and equipment that only the Hausas have mastered. The other tribes like the Yorubas and Igbos don’t even understand this technique and as a result we can’t replicate it. Going to Lagos for suya is so worth it. And since not every suya spot is good, you have to the University of Suya in Lagos (at 62 Allen Ave, Allen, Lagos 101233, Lagos, Nigeria) for the very best suya. Once you’ve had it, you’ll understand why I say that every suya in America is trash. Nigerian food is the best in Africa in my humble opinion. And after visiting so many islands in the Caribbean, I feel that Jamaican food is the best in the Caribbean. Nigerian food is so diverse and just visiting Lagos will give you some of the best culinary experiences you can ever imagine.
DC just can't escape the mid 💀
It took everything in his power to say check this place out..😂
I'm sorry you have to go through experience
Damn it look like it would be good, for the most part. But I guess looks can be deceiving
Damn dude I’m sorry. It look like your taste buds just died. I felt the disappointment.
it was most def immeasurable, and his night was ruined 😢
Im sorry but...😆😆😆😆🤣🤣🤣
Goes to show how the food industry prioritizes cooking with speed over quality. The fact that they didn't even marinate or use spices to cook the food is inexcusable. They just sprinkled it barely over aready bland food....
Don’t forget to try ekiben next. That broccoli tempura is like that bro 🔥
Bruh, you still there?!
Get the hell out of DC and the DMV!
You've suffered enough 😂
I could tell by the gentrified font on the sign that it was gone be trash.
More than likely if anyone was to eat there you'd better have a hangover so youd forget what the food tastes like. 😲!! Such a piss poor review EVER! The infuriating tone of CT was REAL AF!! I believe him. Hope that the next African restaurant he stops at can REDEEM THEMSELVES!!
Wow!!😮 I love watching his videos and I hardly ever comment but for him to give y’all almost a 0 rating.. Mess around and lose your business if you want to.. get it together kitchen… ppl don’t have 70$ to just give to you.. Shameful!!!
Glorified Dog Food... got damn!!! 🤨
DC not fairing well!👀
My mama taught me that years ago...PISS POOR 😅.... cause I ain't never had no sweet jellof rice, now that's piss poor
Whenever he laughs you know he bout to roast the living daylights outta someone 😂
Bro said what the fuck is this ?! LMFAO 😂😂
Dawg there is some ppl from america and some people from africa who find out about like magi brand seasonings, then claim they can cook when they just put a bunch of salty bouillion cubes in it
I can tell that if it's different than what your Nigerian(assuming) brother in law gave you, the person cooking may not be Nigerian. I went to a Nigerian spot in Laurel and the food was bad. We drove all the way there they charged over 100 for a pan of jollof rice, some meat pie. When we tasted it, it was terrible.The rice had no flavor and the meat pie tasted like it had Taco seasoning. Turns out the owner is Liberian. It's a shame because it was another Nigerian that recommended it.
Amazing… yet you still kept it 💯
PS; There’s a hacker trolling your comments and responding as if they were you offering free stuff… To the hacker (s) get a real job and stop this nonsense.
From the outset, I totally knew this was gunna be an intense one
Peaks said they junk good😂😂 I trust him more
"Check this place out..." *pouting all mad.*
Yes there is a difference but not a big difference, nigerian suya is more dry seasoning, other places use oil and other suya seasonings and use it kind of like a wet marinade but taste wise its still the same.
Nigeria, is in West Africa my guy! 🤦🏾♂️😂😂
😂😂😂 I was thinking the same thing when he said that lol
He meant Nigeria is miles ahead of this wanna be Joint for the whole of West African cuisine
@ricardofigueiredo513 Within the first minute of the video, "He said," I'm not sure if Nigeria style is different than West African style."
That led to my original comment.
@bacardim390 😂😂 Yeah, his geography is off.
I know you out the DMV. THANK YOU for shedding light. But if you pull up in Bmore, MISS SHIRLEY’S got the coldest breakfast game. You’re welcome, and love the content
Blue Moon is better than miss Shirley's, but it's pretty good.
@@nca4794 never heard of it, but I gotta check it out when I’m up there
@@joeytaylor7568the "sweet baby Jesus" with hot sauce, and their cereal French toast are great. Lmk what you think.😊
He mad as hell😂😂😂😂😂
The restaurant business is hard and you really have to be serious about your craft and the quality of the food. The key is to have returning customers not one hit wonders if it is nasty they won't be back!
Ya. Thats why its so confusing so many of them just dont even get their basics right. Like when I watch kitchen nightmares, im like shorten your menu, make the small menu great, and manage your staff, but they literally would rather be 100s of thousands in debt before they do the easiest thing that Gordon is going to do. lmao. Bums just looking for a free makeover, and its why like 90% of them fail after the show. haha
Aww you should dona collab with Peaks...he just went there
The Nigerian in me could tell by looking at that chicken it ain’t right 😂
LMAOOO Never saw him this mad.
Nigeria is West Africa lol
Now you know ain’t nobody compared to Tax-azzz 😂Texas 😂😂with Just Houston and Dallas combined speaking for the whole state you’re never gonna find food Beating us out as a state in whole 😂😂
He wasn't feeling that " check this place out." Not one bit
I went to DC once in college for a Model UN trip. One of the most boring places I’ve been and has bad food.
Lmfao… Ya first mistake was even stopping in Brentwood MD. You should’ve just rode on through to Baltimore.
This whole year, and I thought he was talking about 2024, that just started 😂
You should come to Chicago and try the good food here for sho🤪
'really didn't hit me on the back' 🤨🤨🤨🤨
Everytime he laughs you know the food trash 😂😂😂
He went in on y’all 😂
Brah so pissed he couldn’t even look in the camera and say….check this place out!! Shame on them, consistency is KEY!!
It looked like fire
Aww man, I'm sorry you didn't like it!😩 I've never had the chicken; my go-to is their honey suya wings. You're right; it's not traditional and the meats aren't marinated, but I like the suya seasoning. But their sweet jollof is a hard pass for me.🤷🏽♀️ But imma still tear the honey suya wings, stew, white rice and spinach up!!! Might get some today.😅
GQ Lounge in Greenbelt, MD, and Agama Kitchen in Bladensburg, MD, have traditional suya, if you're still in the area. Happy(er) eating!
I've watched quite a few of your videos and I can say, I've never seen a 0 outta 10 😬😳
Blue Dolphin Grill. Softball sized crab cakes. Crofton, MD
Lawd.....not dog food!😂😂😂😂😂
Overall DC does NOT have a good scene. I would suggest some restaurants other than soul food or Caribbean.
Go to the Samosa Supreme in Bowie. I promise they will not let you down
How is west African different from Nigerian? They both on the west of Africa.
They just sprinkle seasoning over all that shit, shame😂😂😂
The background music makes this more intense looool😂😂😂😂😂
Not stopping in DC for food
Start move lol