5 Amazing Soul Food Restaurants: NYC

Hue List New York - Vol. 1

For our inaugural New York soul food edition We highlight 5 amazing soul food restaurants (in no particular order) in the New York City area that you should visit, whether you are a native New Yorker or just visiting.

Chef Marcus Samuelsson at Red Rooster Harlem

Red Rooster
310 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10027

This amazing spot offers popular, stylish comfort food eatery with creative cooking from celeb chef Marcus Samuelsson. Come for the chicken, but stay for the amazing music and atmosphere at Ginny’s Supper Club, located downstairs.

Amy Ruth’s boasts some of the “world’s best fried chicken”

Amy Ruth’s
113 W 116th St, New York, NY 10026

Come and dine at his “historic” soul food Mecca, which boasts some of the world’s “best fried chicken.” You will be greeted to southern comfort cuisine, at it’s best.

The service and southern comfort at Spoonbread is second to none

Spoonbread
366 W 110th St, New York, NY 10025

Another Harlem centerpiece, this legendary soul food eatery offers tasty soul food along with amazing Southern sides and desserts.

Harlem Hookah offers a sophisticated menu of food and hookah

Harlem Hookah
381 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10027

A newcomer to the Harlem scene, Harlem Hookah offers a tasty menu along with a sophisticated shisha experience.

Upon visiting SoCo, make sure to try the Red Velvet Waffles

SoCo
509 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

This full service Southern Fusion restaurant concept in Brooklyn is equal parts restaurant and cocktail bar. This popular spot is relaxed enough for casual lunches but sexy enough for dinner dates.

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