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| - J. Gumbo's is a fairly new fast-casual chain, and it's unique in that it doesn't have any natural predators. No one is really pushing NOLA/southern style food like they are. Sure, there's Popeye's but they're a fried chicken place, and have nothing on the menu that even comes close to this.
The first thing you notice is that the dishes are all simple. You can get whatever you want, and have the choice of having it on bread or over rice. Most everything is based on a roux, which is a very simple base for dishes. It's a pretty clear play straight out of the fast casual playbook- keep complexity down to maximize speed and profit.
The first time, I had the crawfish. It was alright. The crawfish was a bit tough and overcooked, so I decided not to go that route.
The second time, I had the voodoo chicken. That hit the spot. It was spicy, not too salty, and worth the time.
My biggest issue is that I feel somehow underwhelmed. It's decent quality, but it's nothing that sets my world on fire. The whole time I'm eating, I'm thinking that I could have made three days worth of my meal for the price I paid if I cooked it at home.
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