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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 23 reviews

What Parker Klein doesn't like about Chef Tam's Underground Cafe:
When we were told the wait was an hour and a half, I got kind of excited. Surely, if people are willing to wait, the food must be good. Unfortunately, the muddy Mac-n-cheese was advertised with shrimp, crab, and crawfish. I had shrimp, but no crab or crawfish. The shrimp was unseasonably and tough. The green beans were overcooked to the point of mush, and the fish was ok. The fried ribs were tough, but the fried okra... View all feedback. What T likes about Chef Tam's Underground Cafe:
This was the best meal I've had in Memphis! My boyfriend and I ordered the chef's signature hijack fries, and we both went for the Grown Folks Chicken Waffle, with him adding greens to his plate. The greens were absolutely delicious and perfectly seasoned. The food was outstanding, and you really can't beat the prices! The macaroni was cheesy and full of flavor, and the chicken breast was well-seasoned. The combinati... View all feedback.

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5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
keresha
18.07.2023 - 12:56

The food was excellent! I highly recommend trying it out! I drove from Star City, AR to have lunch at Chef Tam's Underground and it was worth the drive! Will de...

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Jennifer
18.07.2023 - 12:56

There's nothing here you will not love. I didn't think I would like soul food, but wow... I was so wrong. The restaurant only has 30 seats. My recommendation ea...

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Gregory
18.07.2023 - 12:56

Delicious food. Chill atmosphere with very cool staff!

Angela
18.07.2023 - 12:56

The best yams I ever had. Not a fan of the mac n cheese because I'm not a seafood lover. Chicken was awesome the right kind of spicy. Not a fan of the cornbread...

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Shamar
18.07.2023 - 12:56

Chef Tams food is really good and overly filling. The food here is dangerous to eat on lunch break because you will fall asleep the rest of your shift. The shri...

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4.2 ★ from 8 reviews
Lora
10.10.2022 - 12:49

I recently visited Chef Tam's restaurant and I have to say, the food was delicious! The catfish, shrimp, and the grits were absolutely amazing. I loved every bi...

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Parker
10.10.2022 - 12:49

I ordered the catfish with mac and cheese and yams on the side. I appreciated the generous portion sizes, but overall, the flavors were just average. The highli...

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Jany
10.10.2022 - 12:49

The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The food was absolutely amazing—my family loved the taste, quality, and portion sizes of our meals. We even din...

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Lora
10.10.2022 - 12:49

That was amazing! we went on Saturday for the whole day brunch. that was long, but it was well worth it! our waitress Kira/Kyla (can not remember) was that bomb...

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Myles
10.10.2022 - 12:49

We loved the atmosphere, eating was phenomenal. this was our first visit, but we will be back for more. I had shrimp cats and grummed, my children ordered the c...

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Sirved
4.0 ★ from 5 reviews
tanikajp
23.09.2023 - 06:19

The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The food was absolutely AMAZING- my family loved the taste, the quality, and size of our orders. We ended up eating t...

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Johna
23.09.2023 - 06:19

We had a fun experience at Chef Tam?s this week! She was there and came over to our table to say hello. She also asked if we?d like to try a new appetizer she w...

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Tom
23.09.2023 - 06:19

Great soul food and an amazing atmosphere. The portion size is enormous and luckily you can get a container for the leftovers. I paid for lunch but I could eat...

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MemphisMike
23.09.2023 - 06:19

Ok not really sure how to rate this review. Lemme say the FOOD is outstanding, which is why I wanted to go since we were so close, and the pics said it all. Sta...

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Chilling
23.09.2023 - 06:19

My boyfriend brought me here to celebrate our anniversary and it definitely made me feel like I was visiting my grandparents. From the music, the friendly staff...

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