Simply Soulful

Dawn Mason

I read the reviews and laughed. I am a repeat customer, I am African American, I know the food and preparation of what Whites refer to as soul food. And that is alright. It is the best food in of any kind in Seattle. And yes, you have to wait a very long time. Why, because in the culture of African Americans, patience is a virtue and at the end you are rewarded Thus Simply Soul. Take a book, go before you are so hungry you can eat a bear. As to portions and price rent in Seattle is about the highest in the country cost of chicken wings quadrupled in three years cost of all food is up as is gas at $5. Across the country. Most who can still afford to eat out or order in make the kind of money that can afford a $20 meal that will send you to heaven.I know good cooking and Seattle is pretty much lacking in taste buds, most restaurant food is very bad. I always have to take a diuretic after earring at a restaurant. Not so Simply Soul because they know salt is not a seasoning Black folk and salt do not go well together and this is food is what Black folk cook when you come over on a Sunday. ,Her chicken is fried perfectly, not like the fried chicken others stolen recipes. Black eye peas, perfect, collards, yes, candied yams you can still taste the yams beyond the perfect sweetness and Mac and cheese- !!!!!!!! So begin two hours ahead, call in your order. Go sit and play on your phone and wait. This is what you will know as adventure, I have done it many times. Black folk do not take there out of town guest from back east and south to any restaurant that claims soul food except to Simply Soul, my Memphis guest gave it a thumbs up and I am taking my St. Louis 220 lb guy there next week. With small servings this is going to cost to buy double order, but worth it. Unlike some reviewers, I am used to Seattle prices. the plane fare here doubled also. Also having lived here when a house cost $90,000 I am rolling in assets the house is now worth $900,000. So top all of the goodness off with one of the baked goods. So wonderful; Simply Soul. I do not know the name of the owner, keep forgetting so this review is not an inside job.

William Khadivi

Excellent soul food spot with friendly staff. Gumbo on Fridays!

P G

We waited over a hour for our food. I thought the portion was a little small for the amount that was paid but aleast the food was good. So despite the long wait if I'm in that area again I would most definitely return.

understanding israel

Wow these guys earned the five stars for customer service and great food. I called and they were too busy to answer but they noted my number and called me back! They are famous for their soul food in a neighborhood that has gentrified out others they lasted because they know how to cook Soul Food and provide excellent service too!