#Ella’s Kitchen - Soul Food - North Portland - Portland, OR - Reviews - Photos

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ROTD 7/7/2014 First to Review

I ve had very little experience with soul food, but I know good food when I taste it. Ella s Kitchen is a hidden gem on Mississippi, across the street from Por Que No, next to the King Burrito cart. This place offers meals for all times of day, but my recent visit was during lunch.

I ordered the Fish Chips, choosing catfish with mac and cheese as my side. When I was in Chicago, I was really unimpressed by catfish I had. Something about Ella s catfish is magical though. Lightly breaded, perfectly fried, and flaky enough to tear and dip into tartar sauce. I m a catfish convert, at least with this place.

I wasn t expecting much from the mac and cheese, but I was pleasantly surprised. Seasoned perfectly with hints of garlic, and cooked past al dente so that it just melts in your mouth. This place is going to make me fat with joy.

If you re in the neighborhood or reconsidering the line at Por Que No, do yourself a favor and drop her a visit. She says she loves to cook for people, and I believe her. It shows in her food.