I was in Charlotte for a conference. We ate at Kings Kitchen Wednesday night. The food was good and we were all pleased with what we ordered. I thought the portions were small for a "Soul Food" place but none the less it was filling. We did not have desert because there was nothing that appealed to us. Why no cobbler, sweet potato pie or even Red Velvet cake was odd to us but maybe they are not known for those offerings.
Where it went bad was the SERVICE! I gave it 3 stars only for the food The service was terrible. We had an older gentlemen who acted as if were bothering him asking questions about the menu. He took his time taking our order and was very slow on bring the drinks. My friends ordered wine and it was poured in a beer glass??? He never brought us water until we reminded him on his third trip to the table. When he brought the food he smelled of cigarette smoke which meant he took some sort of break while our food was cooking. Not exactable. Makes me wonder if he even washed his hands upon his return. Since his service was mediocre at best his tip reflected as such. Not sure what was going on that night but they were not packed but full and did not seem to have a problem turning over tables but with that kind of service I will pass on my next visit to Charlotte.