Hallelujah's Kitchen — Restaurant in Florida

Where do I start. I woke with a craving for Haitian food. I was looking for somewhere I could place the order online and go pick up. After a quick google search Hallelujah's Kitchen popped up from the reviews and pictures of the food I was sold. I've also passed the food truck many times on my way home but never had the chance to stop. Always saying one day I will. So this was my chance. Online ordering was easy, the menu was well detailed and not overbearing. I ordered the Tasty Turkey, Fried Chicken Feast and Precious Patties. When I was ready to to pick up my order, I realized I had a flat tire. Hungry and frustrated I called the restaurant. I spoke to Roseanne and explained the situation, that I would be a little late to pick up my order. She was very understanding and ensured me that it was ok my food would be waiting for me. I had problems with getting my tire off and help was 2hrs away. I had to call again and explain what was going on. Again Roseanne was understanding of the situation. After a little deliberation, she helped me come up with the idea to place a duplicate order in Uber and have them deliver the food to me. Delivery took 15mins which was awesome! But the best part was all my food was got when I received it. Not microwave hot but freshly made and put together. The food was delicious! My fiance agreed and said hands down the best Haitian food he has ever had, and I agree! The customer service was A+++ thank you so much Roseanne! And the food was even better! This was my first time ordering from this establishment, and I'll definitely will...

I’m not gonna lie I’m really conflicted and I feel very messed up for making this review because the customer service is so good and they were genuinely very kind people but how sad I felt wasting my money I feel like I have to save someone from the same fate this food was all sorts of terrible. I ordered griot and black riceThe Tostones was soggy the griot tasted like dirty oil fried chicken the piklis had no spicy notes or even a tang to it. The mac & cheese was probably the most disgusting thing I ever put in my mouth. It tasted like FLOUR there was no sign of cheese taste whatsoever I had the worst stomach ache after eating this and was frustrated because I wasted $14 when I coulda went to family restaurant or a Prosperity or Belair. The sauces that they put on top were the only things that were good but not enough for me to come back the black rice was horrible It had a little burned bits in it and was cold. I placed the order on my way to pick it up, maybe 4 minutes till I was there (was on jog turning on forest hill) so there was no excuse for everything being cold and soggy . the only thing good about the whole meal was the salad and the sauces that came with it. I’m just really blown away how they could really be so many things wrong with this amazing cultural dish that’s usually always amazing. It was so gross they offered me money back and a new meal but just learned a lesson to just go to what...

Leaving negative feedback is never easy, but I believe it's important for the growth of any establishment. Unfortunately, my recent experience at Hallelujah’s Kitchen left much to be desired. Despite my anticipation, the reality fell short.

The angelic chicken wings arrived overcooked, and the mac and cheese, while edible, lacked the flavor I expected. The rice lacked the authentic taste I was hoping for, and the griot sauce left me wanting more in terms of flavor. Even the pikliz, a staple of Haitian cuisine, failed to deliver the authentic spicy kick I was craving.

I recall reading a review by Camille Floyd, cautioning against similar disappointments. In hindsight, perhaps I should have heeded their warning.

I'm giving Hallelujah’s Kitchen two stars, hoping for improvement. While my recent visit left much to be desired, I remain cautiously optimistic that they may address the shortcomings and elevate their offerings in the future.

P.S. I drove 45 minutes for this dining experience, adding to the disappointment of the...