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Hours
| Saturday | 11 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–6 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 17948 Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA 90746
Website: http://urbancomfortfoods.com/
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Urban Comfort Foods in South Los Angeles: Promoting food equity with healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant meals. Visit us in Carson, California.
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… Episode 612: Urban Comfort Foods Kitchen (Carson, California – 17948 Avalon Blvd) #food …
Kitchen Menu – Urban Comfort Foods
Explore bold, soulful flavors with dishes inspired by the rich traditions of the African Diaspora. Our menu is coming soon—stay tuned for culturally …
Reviews
Melanated Misanthrope
For starters I’m MADDD I didn’t get a bigger size. The flavors in every single ingredient was delicious. From the Jollof heatwave with amazing spice and season to the refreshing hibiscus lemonade. The collard greens were cooked to perfection. The sweet potatoes had the perfect amount of sweetness and flavor. The Carribean jerk bliss bowl has nice flavored chicken, next time I’d just do jollof rice as a base . It all makes sense why the line was out the door! I waited hr and 1/2 for my DoorDash order. Suggest having patience and get 24 oz or 32 oz! Service was great.
… moreMiss Megan (Somegnificent)
This a great value for getting a lot of different comfort food selections quickly. The items are all flavorful and can carry on their own. I do wish the temperature held a little better. The food needed to be reheated by the time I got home. If you order seafood, be prepared to wait.
Must Try:
Jerk Chicken
Jolloff
Greens
Skip:
Cauliflower
Potatoes
… moreMust Try:
Jerk Chicken
Jolloff
Greens
Skip:
Cauliflower
Potatoes
Jennifer-Pearl Russell
Found them through Instagram, and from the beautiful decor to the outstanding food, everything exceeded expectations. Yes, the wait was long (about two hours), but the customer service made all the difference. The owner, Janelle (J-I-N-E-L-L), and her staff came out multiple times to update us on wait times, explain delays, and even offered bottled ice water, which was such a thoughtful touch.
The food was AMAZING. I had the Island Shrimp Bowl and a custom bowl — the honey jerk chicken, black-eyed pea salad, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and curry chickpeas were all incredible.
Friendly staff, great vibes, and food that truly delivers. I highly recommend going (try weekdays if possible due to crowds).
Support Black-owned businesses — this one is doing something special.
… moreThe food was AMAZING. I had the Island Shrimp Bowl and a custom bowl — the honey jerk chicken, black-eyed pea salad, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and curry chickpeas were all incredible.
Friendly staff, great vibes, and food that truly delivers. I highly recommend going (try weekdays if possible due to crowds).
Support Black-owned businesses — this one is doing something special.
Carlos H (Bajanman)
Wanted to try this place since my son-in-law sent me a message about it. But social media had a line outside every time I drove by to get food..
So after the hype died down I went over to try it to see what it was all about. Cause my vegan friend told me him and his wife tried it and it was just okay.
Small place with no seating, and concerning the tiny parking lot is HORRIBLE!!!
Food was pretty good IMHO but the service was blah plus my blackened salmon took forever to come out. I understand it’s probably made to order but it took over 15 minutes to complete the process. So you might want to order ahead if you don’t want to wait.
They have 3 size bowls and the blackened salmon is the extra $4, if you want extra sauce that’s an additional cost as well.
I guess I’m used to Cava…
I honestly only went to try this for my son-in-law so I can let them know how the food was in case they drive down from Anaheim to try it.
If you want to try it I would say give it a shot and see what you think you might like it. For me it probably will be a one and done
… moreSo after the hype died down I went over to try it to see what it was all about. Cause my vegan friend told me him and his wife tried it and it was just okay.
Small place with no seating, and concerning the tiny parking lot is HORRIBLE!!!
Food was pretty good IMHO but the service was blah plus my blackened salmon took forever to come out. I understand it’s probably made to order but it took over 15 minutes to complete the process. So you might want to order ahead if you don’t want to wait.
They have 3 size bowls and the blackened salmon is the extra $4, if you want extra sauce that’s an additional cost as well.
I guess I’m used to Cava…
I honestly only went to try this for my son-in-law so I can let them know how the food was in case they drive down from Anaheim to try it.
If you want to try it I would say give it a shot and see what you think you might like it. For me it probably will be a one and done
LaShon James-Major
I visited Urban Comfort Foods in Carson for the first time and was really impressed! The space is beautiful — warm, modern, and full of culture.
I ordered a build-your-own bowl with jollof rice and suya beef, and everything was flavorful, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. The ingredients tasted high-quality, and the portions were generous.
I also had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Jenelle, who was incredibly sweet and welcoming. It’s always nice to support a Black-owned business that puts so much heart into the food and the experience.
If you’re looking for comfort foods inspired by the African diaspora, this spot is definitely worth trying. I’ll be back!
… moreI ordered a build-your-own bowl with jollof rice and suya beef, and everything was flavorful, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. The ingredients tasted high-quality, and the portions were generous.
I also had the pleasure of meeting the owner, Jenelle, who was incredibly sweet and welcoming. It’s always nice to support a Black-owned business that puts so much heart into the food and the experience.
If you’re looking for comfort foods inspired by the African diaspora, this spot is definitely worth trying. I’ll be back!
Mireille Siné
Had the opportunity to grab a bowl from here for the first time. Having a line out the door before the place opened was a great sign. I got the Diaspora Delight and my partner got the Jollof Heatwave – both were delicious! The staff was friendly and we look forward to trying more bowls!
… moreYande
This was my first time visiting, and I honestly left a bit disappointed, not just with the food, but with the overall experience. Parking is rough, which feels like a strange choice for a restaurant that gets this much hype and traffic. Service also felt rushed and unorganized, which I was told was due to a 5 p.m. rush, but that explanation didn’t fully land for me.
I’m someone who genuinely loves and understands Nigerian and Jamaican food, so I came in with high expectations, especially for the Caribbean Bliss bowl. Unfortunately, the jollof rice missed the mark. Instead of tasting like jollof, it came across as plain rice with red sauce, very bland. The addition of beans, sweet potato slices, and fried okra with minced garlic felt creative, but for me, those elements clashed and threw the flavor off rather than enhancing it. I respect the idea of thinking outside the box, but the execution landed in a box of blandness.
The Caribbean Jerk Bliss wasn’t much better, though I can see the potential. I’ve heard a lot about this place through social media, and while I know things can slip during a rush, the hype set expectations that weren’t met. Lately, it feels like a lot of spots in LA are being overhyped online, and this experience unfortunately fit that pattern.
That said, this isn’t the end for me. I’m open to coming back, trying different menu items, and possibly building my own bowl. I want this place to succeed, and I hope they tighten things up moving forward, but for now, this just wasn’t it.
… moreI’m someone who genuinely loves and understands Nigerian and Jamaican food, so I came in with high expectations, especially for the Caribbean Bliss bowl. Unfortunately, the jollof rice missed the mark. Instead of tasting like jollof, it came across as plain rice with red sauce, very bland. The addition of beans, sweet potato slices, and fried okra with minced garlic felt creative, but for me, those elements clashed and threw the flavor off rather than enhancing it. I respect the idea of thinking outside the box, but the execution landed in a box of blandness.
The Caribbean Jerk Bliss wasn’t much better, though I can see the potential. I’ve heard a lot about this place through social media, and while I know things can slip during a rush, the hype set expectations that weren’t met. Lately, it feels like a lot of spots in LA are being overhyped online, and this experience unfortunately fit that pattern.
That said, this isn’t the end for me. I’m open to coming back, trying different menu items, and possibly building my own bowl. I want this place to succeed, and I hope they tighten things up moving forward, but for now, this just wasn’t it.
Isabel Morales
The food was so good! My first time trying jerk chicken and Im glad I got to try it here. My order consisted of jollof rice, jerk chicken, curry chickpeas, cauliflower, cucumber, and carrots. I got the small bowl option and I was able to choose two protein options and 5 toppings, along with sauces and garnishes. The person who took my order was so sweet and kind T-T She explained everything on the menu and how the process works. It was my first time there and she was very patient with me ( I took my time deciding what I wanted). I dont think theres dine in option but there is wall seating!
… moreAziza Deen
I was immediately impressed when I walked in—the atmosphere was great, and the aroma of the food made my mouth water. I really loved the “build your own bowl” concept; there were so many delicious and fresh options to choose from. I got a medium bowl and filled it up with a mix of bold, savory flavors. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and well-seasoned. I’m already looking forward to coming back to try more flavor combinations!
… moreGary MB
I do have to say I appreciate bringing something different and a great concept to the community. The food was fair. I feel some of the flavors in the sauces were a bit unbalanced. The chicken didn’t have much flavor but the cauliflower and rice was good.
I will say my biggest challenge with my experience was the wait in line was over a hour and there was only 11 people in front of me. I understand there is a hype right now and they are busy due to social media buzz but they need to better prepared to handle the crowd and move a little faster. They took way too long with each customer and there were times when the cashier walked away from the register and was gone for 5 minutes at a time.. we intentionally timed her and people were just sitting there waiting to pay. I feel with a few corrections in this regard, the experience would be a lot better. I noticed everybody in line said it was their first time there I didn’t noticed anybody who said they had returned or previous ate there. Not entirely sure I would be back either.
… moreI will say my biggest challenge with my experience was the wait in line was over a hour and there was only 11 people in front of me. I understand there is a hype right now and they are busy due to social media buzz but they need to better prepared to handle the crowd and move a little faster. They took way too long with each customer and there were times when the cashier walked away from the register and was gone for 5 minutes at a time.. we intentionally timed her and people were just sitting there waiting to pay. I feel with a few corrections in this regard, the experience would be a lot better. I noticed everybody in line said it was their first time there I didn’t noticed anybody who said they had returned or previous ate there. Not entirely sure I would be back either.