Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen
Restaurant · 202 E Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301, United States · United States
★ 4.3 on Google · 4,084 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Aug 17, 2026 · 70 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.3★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.1★
- Flagged
- 7%
- Coverage
- 24%
All reviews shown by Google
930 examined reviews
70 of 1,000
1,000 of 4,084 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Aug 17, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Dulan's Soul Food Kitchen is a popular destination offering traditional Southern comfort food with large portion sizes. While many reviewers praise the generous servings and flavorful dishes, others note inconsistencies in food quality and occasional issues with customer service.
+ Repeated strengths
Generous Portions
Reviewers frequently highlight the large portion sizes, noting that meals are plentiful and often provide enough food for multiple servings.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2023-03-05
This is the best soul food ihave ever had! The food was tasty and they give you huge portions so the price is awesome ! When we sat down and ate the employees came out and asked how our food was very polite I’m definitely coming to LA just...
Flavorful Entrees and Sides
Many patrons enjoy standout items such as the fried chicken, oxtails, cornbread muffins, and peach cobbler.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2023-03-14
Had some delicious candied yams, fried chicken, and rice with gravy. If I could, I would come back again. Vibe was pretty chill.
5★ · 2023-04-19
Off the first bite I knew I was going to give a good review delicious can I say anymore no I got the short rib plate that cabbage and okra corn and tomato as my sides. Also got peach cobbler and it busten🤤 my husband got the fried chicken...
5★ · 2025-07-19
D-Lish-us!🤩 You want Soooooul Food…? This is the place! Clean, friendly, and healthy servings… 🎯 I will definitely come back for the: Short Ribs 💯 Mac n cheese 🔥 Greens 🙌🏾
− Repeated complaints
Long Wait Times
Reviewers often report long lines and significant delays when waiting to order or pick up their food.
3 supporting reviews
4★ · 2023-03-18
Great southern food. Extremely long wait times and lines
3★ · 2023-08-07
Got there 1106 am. did not get my food in til 1154 am. The service was horrible but the food was ok.
3★ · 2025-08-26
First time trying this place I wanted some soul food. I got the mac & cheese. The Mac and cheese seemed like they put nacho cheese it , no cheese pool at all bland in my collard greens have big stems in them no flavor no meat no seasoning....
Inconsistent Food Quality
Some diners experience issues with dishes lacking seasoning, being dry, or tasting overly salty or old.
2 supporting reviews
2★ · 2023-03-12
Food needs more seasoning, the mac and cheese was sloppy and the greens tasted like they came right out of the can,heated up and onto my plate. Unfortunately for me this place doesnt live up to the hype.
3★ · 2026-07-12
Tasteless fried chicken, bitter collard greens, peach cobbler tasted like chemicals. Never seen a slice of chocolate cake thinner than a slice of bread, dry cornbread muffins. Buuuut... the yams, black eye peas, turkey wing, dressing,...
Customer Service Issues
A number of reviews mention unhelpful or rude staff interactions and mistakes with to-go orders.
2 supporting reviews
3★ · 2023-03-18
I've always enjoyed Dulans, been going since Aunt Kizzy back in the day!! Never had a complaint until this past Friday😔 Our order wasn't the same.. The dressing was mushy, smothered chicken was greasy, greens were all stocks I could go on....
3★ · 2023-05-21
You order through the window for pick up. The sevice is terrible. The cashier has an unpleasant attitude. She was extremely rude and curt. When I asked about the menu, she rudely spoute off obvious answers to her because she works there. My...
Good for
- Hearty, shareable portions
- Classic Southern soul food favorites like oxtails and fried chicken
- Ordering ahead via app for pickup
Avoid if
- You are in a rush or cannot wait in long lines
- You prefer consistently mild or low-sodium dishes
- You require guaranteed prompt and polished customer service
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Mar ’23 | 29 | 0 |
| Apr ’23 | 31 | 0 |
| May ’23 | 27 | 2 |
| Jun ’23 | 26 | 1 |
| Jul ’23 | 27 | 3 |
| Aug ’23 | 42 | 1 |
| Sep ’23 | 32 | 1 |
| Oct ’23 | 30 | 6 |
| Nov ’23 | 37 | 0 |
| Dec ’23 | 22 | 0 |
| Jan ’24 | 24 | 0 |
| Feb ’24 | 29 | 0 |
| Mar ’24 | 18 | 2 |
| Apr ’24 | 22 | 2 |
| May ’24 | 12 | 1 |
| Jun ’24 | 23 | 0 |
| Jul ’24 | 35 | 13 |
| Aug ’24 | 22 | 5 |
| Sep ’24 | 23 | 0 |
| Oct ’24 | 31 | 2 |
| Nov ’24 | 13 | 2 |
| Dec ’24 | 17 | 0 |
| Jan ’25 | 15 | 3 |
| Feb ’25 | 16 | 2 |
| Mar ’25 | 30 | 5 |
| Apr ’25 | 22 | 0 |
| May ’25 | 28 | 0 |
| Jun ’25 | 30 | 0 |
| Jul ’25 | 31 | 2 |
| Aug ’25 | 18 | 0 |
| Sep ’25 | 21 | 3 |
| Oct ’25 | 23 | 3 |
| Nov ’25 | 23 | 2 |
| Dec ’25 | 13 | 1 |
| Jan ’26 | 19 | 0 |
| Feb ’26 | 22 | 1 |
| Mar ’26 | 24 | 3 |
| Apr ’26 | 14 | 0 |
| May ’26 | 18 | 1 |
| Jun ’26 | 25 | 2 |
| Jul ’26 | 25 | 1 |
| Aug ’26 | 11 | 0 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- burst 5 five-star reviews on 2023-10-26 vs avg 0.9/day; 7 five-star reviews on 2024-07-13 vs avg 0.7/day weight 1
- low activity account 61 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- generic account 1 reviews flagged weight 1
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 70 flagged reviews.
anthony peeler
2 reviews
★★★★★
2023-10-26
Awesome food and people I've been eating Dulans since I got here in 1992 ..Lakeshow for life ...Much Love ...
Andrew
1 review
★★★★★
2024-07-13
Rohan Inamdar
2 reviews
★★★★★
2024-07-13
We dined in and this was the crunchiest, savoriest, most salivating, heart palpitating, brain zinging chicken I've ever had
Harold Franklin
1 review
★★★★★
2024-07-13
Gdubb GORR
72 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2026-02-19
Every item of soul food was cooked to perfection. Wait staff was helpful and pleasant!
Shadia Everett
4 reviews
★★★★★
2023-10-26
Ask for Tyree! He was an amazing server! Restaurant is hygienic, family friendly, and hands down the best Soul Food in LA! Everything we ordered had a touch of home. Absolutely recommend !!!!!
Teira Lee
6 reviews
★★★★★
2023-10-26
I tried the oxtail with Mac & cheese. 10/10 it was delicious. Place was clean and smelled Fresh. Jazz music playing was a nice vibe. Staff was very nice and attentive. I would definitely recommend this place if you looking for flavored soul food. My husband had the smothered chicken,greens, and red...
Chiquitico
98 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2023-10-26
I lived and ate all over this good country. This place is by far by far some of the best food I have eaten. Quality, texture, quantity, you get it all. The place is small but packs a punch.
g stevenson
70 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2023-10-26
William Song
3 reviews
★★★★★
2024-07-13
Amazing food and atmosphere!
Report generated Aug 17, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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