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As of day this business receives a score of 4.5 stars out of 5 and the rating is based on 530 reviews.
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This Restaurant corresponds to the category of Seafood restaurant.
Great food great service will be back again!!!!!
The set up is little different as is the cash only. The food was decent as was the service
Love their foid and family friendly environment!
Great food with great people !
No clue how the food tastes, but if you're in any kind of hurry this is not the place to go.
The food was absolutely delicious! Enjoyed every bite. Friendly and welcoming environment.
Excellent food and dining experience. Definitely worth a trip if you are anywhere near Columbia, MO!
The fish and chicken were amazing! The prices are very friendly and I would go back again. Though I would stay away from the fried pickles, pickle chips that have just a tiny sliver of pickel and we're fried to long. The Mac n cheese was good but too rich for my taste.
Quality 5/5, wait 5/5, service 5/5. Recommend everything, as it's all fried seperately and as hand made as possible. If you're in a hurry call ahead, as it's all cooked to order. Ms Kim has been a Staple of Soul Food for years, and the newest location perfectly compliments her style! Locally owned, the absolute best fish, chicken, and frog legs around; highly recommend the Shack Juice as a beverage (home made lemonade and sweet tea combo). The prices are an indicator of quality, notnot port size, but well worth it anytime you feel the urge!
we stopped through on the way back to nashville and took one bite of the fish and one bite of the wings and threw it all away. The wings tasted fishy and the fish was soggy. Both were obviously old.
We absolutely LOVE this place. Food is fantastic but do not be in a rush - it is cooked to order when you order. It comes out when it is done and piping hot! It is worth the wait! New location means better seating and more space; bring friends and family and enjoy Ms. Kim's! Can't decide which is better: fish or chicken. Gotta have both - love that Battle Combo!
Don't waste your money at a chain restaurant or on fast food. Ms Kim's has great service and even better food!
The service was awful. The only reason I'm giving this a 3 star is because the food wasn't terrible. However, the food was salty. My collard greens we're literally smothered in salt, my hand cut fries were not crunchy. The shrimp was a bit salty but not the best. We waited for like 10 minutes until someone noticed us to serve us drinks and then 20 mins for our food to come out. I don't know if I will give them another try.
Stopped by for lunch when I was traveling through the area. I ordered the GG special plate, which comes with 2 pieces of chicken and 2 pieces of fish, 2 hush puppies, and 2 sides. I picked the red beans and rice side, and the mac and cheese side. Let me say that everything on the plate was absolutely wonderful. There was not a single thing that wasn't delicious in the mix. Even the restaurant's own hot sauce and house tartar sauce were extremely good. I then couldn't resist the call to finish this wonderful lunch with some of their banana pudding. Which was also wonderfully tasty. To anyone travelling through the Columbia area I highly recommend you making this a stop on your journey. And if you live in the area and haven't eaten here yet, then what's wrong with you? 5 stars for sure!!
Hands down the best fried chicken in CoMo. I come from the South, so I'm pretty snobby when it comes to my fried chicken, but so glad we found this place. The catfish is also great, and I'm not a big catfish fan to begin with. And before you leave, you have to get a piece of Ms. Kim's special dessert. I can never remember what it's called, but it's this cobbler/cake thing she makes from scratch every day, and it's to die for (especially a la mode). You still leave this place fat and happy, with zero regrets other than the fact that the meal is over and now you have to wait until you're hungry again so you can come back!
It looks like an old Captain D’s, but it is better than that. Southern home cooking. We went for lunch and supper today. The fried chicken is great. Every side we tried was great. The service was great; prompt and friendly. Miss Kim even came out and talked with us during lunch. Highly recommended. We will be going again
The fish and chicken were good.
Food was awesome! Service is spectacular! Everyone was so friendly and attentive but the food is so good I would go back even if they were rude and hateful!
Restaurant very clean and respectful service. Mississippi fish sandwich very delicious
Good luck finding any better collard greens anywhere else!
Food was good and really nice people
This place has hands down the best fried chicken in Columbia. The staff is very friendly and everything we've tried has been delicious. It feels like your eating at grandma's house. The collard greens, red beans and rice, mac and cheese, corn fritters, fried okra, hush puppies; all amazing and made by someone who really knows how to cook southern home style food. Someday we'll try the banana pudding if we ever have room for it.
Good fish but the lemonade will give you a cavity
Best in mid morning, Miss Kim is such a blessing to Columbia.
Me and my friend has half chicken and half fish. It was very good food and very good service. But they were having trouble in taking cards so we end up searching for cash.
Try the Mississippi fried catfish, it's one of the best pieces of fried fish I've ever had! (It's hiding under the chicken in my picture)
Consistently delicious every time I go! Shrimp is amazing. Love the hush puppies. Fast, friendly service. Collard greens and red beans and rice are my top pics for sodes.
Ms Kim's Chicken and Fish is absolutely amazing! It's not only the best fried chicken in COMO, but home to amazing sides and desserts. I haven't had banana pudding this great since my grandma passed away in 1986. Seriously, this is one of those hidden gems that's worth going out of your way for.
Wait staff were friendly and food was delicious!
Great food and great, friendly staff... would definitely reccomend it
Great customer service and we loved the food! A little bit of a wait, so next time we will order ahead of time but it was worth the wait. Everything was super fresh, especially loved the catfish and frog legs!
Wow! My wife and I were passing through Columbia on our way back to St. Louis and found this suggestion online. Over 200+ reviews and the ratings were over 4 stars so we decided to try it out. I had the chicken and catfish combo and my wife had the whiting fish and a side of chicken. First off on the fish, there both good but I preferred the whiting but the absolute STAR is the CHICKEN! The flavor was fantastic and it was all the way through the chicken so they must marinade it overnight. The sides we tried were also outstanding. If you like southern comfort food then you will love this place. I give it 5.1 stars lol.
Family friendly atmosphere clean and fast service is worth the drive of 2hrs. Food portions are just right family will return soon .
Excellent food feel like I'm back in the south
Great food. Great service. One of my new favorites in Columbia.
Maybe our hopes were too high. Slightly disappointed in the fish. Shrimp was tasty but a tad bit extra salty which took away from the flavor. They ran out of spicy chicken and the regular chicken was not impressive. Chicken tenders were delicious which took us by surprise. None of the sides are worth mentioning. This was just one trip so hopefully was just a off day.
Good fish and service taste like home.
Amazing food
Hands down best comfort food and chicken in Columbia! The friendliest staff and their shack sauce is my absolute favorite!!
Fish and service were ok, but not great. Prices were a little high for what you got.
Excellent fish. Every time wad excellent except the last when we arrived 15 minutes before closing. CHICKEN was over done but everything else good.
We eat here quickly quite often it has always been delicious and excellent service in every way highly recommend 5 stars all the way
Fantastic food. Best catfish I've ever had! Sides are great and the atmosphere is neat. Service was very good. Would definitely come back. A must place to eat if you like catfish!
It's a bit inconvenient that they frown at people paying with a card and that's a primary reason I don't go there more often since I rarely carry cash, but when I do, I love coming here. I'm not personally a fan of their basic fish as it was a bit mushy the one time I got it, but the chicken is fantastic and their macaroni and cheese is, while A bit unsightly, absolutely delicious. I haven't tried the fancy fish fillets.
Best fried chicken and fish in town. All of the staff are extremely nice and attentive. A must see here in Columbia!
I had modest expectations going in here, but they absolutely nailed the food! The chicken and catfish both had a ton of flavor and cooked perfectly (not overdone like soo many places do). It’s very clear they know how to cook. It’s not as trendy looking a spot as some places around so that may steer some people off, but they’ll be missing out.
Very good place to eat and will be returning soon.this is a great place to eat. The owner, ms. Kim comes out and visits with the customers.
My husband and I love this place. The cat fish is so good !!! We normally get the cat fish dinner with two side's . I love there collard greens and beans and rice oh that's so good . My husband love's there coleslaw. We normally call a head and order ,pick it up for take out . We normally have dog's in car or we would have dinner inside . The owners seem very nice it's family owned and operated small business. Love this place! !
Wonderful food and always great service!!
A little pricey, but not bad
Just like mom makes
If you are in the mood for some good home cooking, this is the place to go! Ms. Kim is great and made sure we were satisfied. I got the catfish and it was amazing.
The catfish is SO delicious. Also love the corn fritters, and the cheesecake is yummy but huge. Big enough to share.
We are from Kansas City and stopped on our way through Columbia and glad we did. Great atmosphere and good food. Friendly staff and a clean place. Nice crowd so it's a little wait for your food. We were glad we ordered ahead. Enjoy.
Possibly the best fried chicken I have ever eaten. Super crispy skin on the outside, extra juicy meat on the inside. Add to that the hush puppies, corn fritters, homemade Mac-n-cheese and a tall glass of "Shack Juice" (lemonade on the bottom of the glass, sweet tea on the top), and this is a meal to remind you of those lazy, summer Sundays as a kid in the South. Be sure to save room for Geoffrey's honey ice cream, a locally sourced ice cream, available in about 15 different flavors. This is a must stop if you are in Columbia, Missouri.
service was excellent, very friendly and attentive... the food was very good, the fish was delicious, waitress said the slaw was house-made -> it was delicious! great place for a fish dinner at a great price
Very friendly staff and even better food. Favorite place for fried chicken.
Awesome across the board. This was so good! Nice people, made me feel totally welcomed and relaxed. Food was excellent and arrived to me quick and hot. So good, I wish I lived closer so I could eat here more often.
Fresh and very friendly
Absolutely fantastic. Everything was outstanding. If you haven't tried the food you need to. The new location is great. I have followed Ms. Kim for over 10 years, have eaten at every location she has been at and the food has always been outstanding. Of course the best part about all of this is Ms. Kim herself.
It's been a while since I ate here, but good Lord, it's the best southern cooking I've had since leaving the south. The collard greens were so good that I wanted to scream and the fish was perfect. No doubt about it. I suggest you call ahead and they prefer if you use cash.
The food was delicious! I loved the potato salad and the green beans were seasoned so good!
This places food is awesome. They have great fish & chicken. Loved it. Will be going back
The cutest little down home cooking place! The decorations made you feel like you were back at grandmas house! The food was amazing!!!!!
Food was spectacular, service was great! Will definitely go again.
Never left a review before...ever...but this place deserves it! Had a craving for fish sandwich and the the catfish po boy delivered in spades...very hot and fresh! Sauce was fantastic! Mac n cheese off the chain...sweet tea amazing! My husband and I have already decided it's our new favorite place in town. Gotta go back and try the chicken now!
Perfect..i mean very rare for a restaurant to be so good...NO complaints...fresh and tasty.food..quick polite service...and nice price too...HIGHLY SATISFYING..and i recommend this place to ALL...ty for such an awesome experience...
Great food and excellent service
Worth the wait for your food served hot and fresh! Delicious delicious! Love the warmly spicey "kickin" variety of their fried chicken. It's not spicey in a hot way, it's just got some good pizazz. Can't go wrong with the Cole slaw and mashed potatoes with gravy for your sides. Many other delicious sides available as well. The rice and beans is also a good compliment to either the fish or chicken dinners. The staff is always kind and friendly, which is appreciated. Could sometimes be a bit more attentive to customers' drinks, but nothing to complain about. We enjoy the food enough that we drive a bit over an hour one way to eat here when we have the time available to do so. Thanks Ms. Kim! If you're hungry... come on in!
Good price, good food, good portions. Catfish was cooked perfectly. Green beans had a great flavor but were too salty.
Loved food, service & restaurant decor!
Ms. Kims has the best Soul Food in Columbia, Missouri. This restaurant is a must-visit in the area. It is hallmark of my college experience. My fiance and I visited this restaurant dozens of times after we found out about this location. If you want a home cooked meal, Ms. Kim's can fix your craving!
Very friendly staff, clean. Fish was good. Did not care for their tartar sauce
On a road trip to St Louis. This restaurant is conveniently located just a few minutes from the highway. The food was excellent and the service great as well--very friendly. Very happy to see the restaurant is closed on Sunday and Mondays so the employees can worship and spend time with family. We were also happy with the full changing table for the little one traveling with us!
Food was awesome and very friendly servers. We met Ms.Kim and she is awesome. Everything is homemade. We will Go back.
Great food! Great service!
Always outstanding never been disappointed there.
The chicken wings were delicious! Mac and cheese, awesome! My husband loved the red beans and rice and white fish! Even my picky kids loved it!
Showed up on a Saturday with a group of about 15 as they opened at 11. We were the second group in the door, after ordering, we wait. And wait. More customers show up, more are seated, and we wait. Our server came out to refill and ask 3 of our guests if they could change their order because they were "out" of certain items. One of our guests waited over an hour for his meal because there was apparently only one chicken breast in the restaurant. He was offered a discount of $1 for waiting for his food and hurrying to eat it before we needed to leave for our event at the local food pantry. The food was d scent enough. Catfish was tender but also chewy, not sure how that was accomplished...
This is one of the best meals I have had in Columbia. Edit: I have been back to eat here multiple times now, and I couldn't recommend this place more. The staff is great, the food is better and it's always spotless clean. This place is a gem of Columbia. I would eat hear everyday if I could. If you haven't had a chance to check the place out, make time. You'll love it.
The place is clean, the welcoming as you enter is marvelous. I love the hospitality, and let me tell you the fish is tasty and the chicken I can't beat according to the way it is seasoned and cooked, I rate the chicken No. 1, so if you go to Columbia be sure to check Ms. Kim fish and shack out it's great. Oh I forgot to mention hope you try out her greens they go fast.
Don't let this place fool you! The food was wonderful and the service was even better. We were treated like family and that is a rare thing these days. Thanks for the terrific experience! We'll definitely be back!
Good food nice place to sit and enjoy your meal.
The place was clean the waiters for good the biggest problem is servings or something it looks like you feed a 2 year old little small and the fish itself was Krispy been fried too long for deep fried whatever I will not return
Excellent catfish, service is ok can tell they are new and trying.
The people and food here are both great! This feels like a southern restaurant in a small town. Highly recommended, one of Columbia's best casual restaurants.
They have really spectacular fish!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and the atmosphere is the some.
This place is a hidden gem. A co-worker and I ate here to check out their food for catering at work and were very surprised at the quality (and quantity) of the food. Staff was amazingly friendly and the restaurant was clean and cozy (don't let the exterior fool you). Good honestly cookin and reasonable prices. We will be back and will be ordering for work events as well.
Best catfish in Columbia.
Amazing fried catfish and chicken. The sauces were also very good, and the homemade tartar was great. Service is extremely slow so schedule a good amount of tine for dinner. Especially if it is busy. Great restaurant!
Great food great service!!! Love it our 1st time there. We will be back
Delicious food, good customer service.
Good food and service
Delicious catfish and tasty sides.
I recommend the catfish and collard greens.
My husband and I ordered the catfish with fries and hush puppies. The catfish was cooked to perfection and the seasoning was on point. The fries were kinda soggy. The hush puppies were a perfect 10. The serving sizes were pretty small for the price. So overall my meal was good and I will be eating here again.
Great food! Cooked and prepared with love.. you can taste it!
It was the 1st time that we had been to their new restaurant,but the food was delicious,just as I expected
Hospitality and service is great! Now the food...is for folks who are for real, for real! If you want outstanding fish/chicken, and you know about collards, green beans, mac/cheese, and red beans/rice (plus more) - then Ms. Kim is where it's at!
Was great I give it 5 stars love the food
The food here is so amazing. The chicken was the perfect mix of crispy and juicy. The fish was absolutely delicious. Definitely will be going back again.
Very kind and great staff
My new lunch spot in Como. Best food ever Kim!
Everything was fine
It's the flavor that keeps me coming back. You'll pay a little extra, but it's totally worth it.
This is the type of restaurant that makes America so great. Phenomenal chicken, cooked to perfection. Mac and cheese is out of this world. Super friendly staff. Discounts for armed services, firefighters, etc. God bless Ms. Kim and her delightful chicken.
Great friend chicken. Good catfish. Offer regular and MS catfish. In an old Captain D building. Combos are big enough for two.
Home cooked, very good food. My order was at my table shortly after ordering. My meal was hot, fresh, and very filling. "Mom & Pop" type of establishment where they care about the quality and service. I would come back when in the area.
Very tasty, pretty good price for what you get. My fries were a little dry, but otherwise everything was quite tasty.
After reading rave reviews I was excited to try it. I'm sorry to say I was very disappointed. The seasoning on the chicken was way too salty and my sides tasted old and reheated. Certainly will not be going back
Great food and service! Will definitely be returning !
They do NOT honor the prices on their website. Apparently they changed the menu prices, but it is NOT accurate online. This has been like this for MONTHS and they REFUSE to honor their pricing online when you call in.
Greasy food but tastes great
Amazing everything, from the wait staff to the food
Google found this hidden gem for us. So glad we stopped. REAL down home cooked fish, chicken and side. Great flavor and generous portions! Stop by today!
Great place for some great food. Chicken is AMAZING! FRIED PICKLES, MAC N CHEESE.CATFISH all Amazing!
Best chicken tenders ever. Food was super fresh and great service. Will be going again soon.
Food was not as good as usual. Everyone can have an off day. I will say I'm not a fan of the peach lazy mamma cake. Just not for me.
Great portions for the price. Soul food done right.
She have the best restaurant in town friendly all the time and she will always treat you like you're are the special person that you are
This place is AWESOME!!! The portions are tremendous and the food is deliciously seasoned!! This is a "MUST DO"! We'll done!!
Good food. Fast, friendly service. Comfortable, clean atmosphere
Ms. Kim's new location is bright, airy and beautiful and just adds to the wonderful experience that eating her food always is! Everything you can order is delicious, you can't go wrong! If you're blessed, you can see Ms. Kim and get a hug, too!
Very good chicken and shrimp! Our waitress was an absolute doll! If you are driving through Columbia stop in for a bite! They also made a point of asking if anyone was active military or a veteran! So thoughtful!!
Good food ... friendly staff ... neat and clean restaurant. Enjoy eating there on occasion.
Best chicken and catfish in Columbia. Never miss the corn fritters! They are the bomb!
Great chicken! great service! go see Miss Kim!
Love their food. Well worth the money.
I really loved their food everything was on point for me
Incredible. By far the best chicken and seafood in Columbia. Waitstaff and Ms. Kim herself were wonderful. I can't wait to go back!
The service was very good. The catfish was excellent. Reasonable prices
Food was good..cooked too fast though. The whole catfish and chicken breast still had uncooked flower when you tore into it. Sides were awesome
The fish and sides are delicious! They offer both farm raised (my preference) and fresh caught catfish. I haven't tried the chicken yet but heard it or the fish/chicken combos ordered frequently. Clean! and Friendly
The best fried chicken I've ever had, will come back from Canada to eat there again soon!
I was in Columbia for training and had a fish and chicken meal. Great food and service. The collard greens were great! Can't wait to have to go back to Columbia for a conference so I can eat there again!
Off the beaten path in Columbia, this is a breath of fresh air to the local eateries. You can find southern style cooking along with rare finds. It's one of the few places in the area that has frogs legs on the menu. Check it out.
Great people and food good
The food and service was great. It took awhile to get our food. They were kinda busy tho. But our waitress was very polite and always kept our drinks full and did her best to answer every question we asked
Great food and friendly service. Ms. Kim even came out and said hi. Very nice personal touch.
It's where I go for fried catfish and sweet potatoes. So. Freakin. Good!
We absolutely loved Ms. Kim's. Really good food and a very great atmosphere, it felt like home.
Great little restaurant with awesome catfish and chicken. Quirky signage but it fits the place well. Special deals for veterans/police. Very reasonable prices. Hush Puppies are THE BOMB
Do not let the fact that this place is in an old Captain D's fool you. This place is good, homestyle cooking! I loved the fish and hush puppies. My husband ordered the chicken tenders and they were the best he's ever had. Ms. Kim even took the time to introduce herself since it was our first time there.
Miss Kim's is awesome! Great soul food, reminds me Dooky Chase in New Orleans. I would recommend this place to anyone. Keep up the good work Miss Kim!
Delicious food in large helping. Pleasant and congenial service. Recommend the fish and chicken combo meals....and don't let the color of the coleslaw fool you, it's delicious!
Fantastic food, and Ms.Kim is an excellent cook and a sweetheart.
Ms. Kim's Fish and Chicken Shack is the place to go in Como! Scrumptious down home cooking! I had the GG Combo (chicken, fish, hush puppies and two sides) with Collards, Red Beans & Rice, and yes.... I had three sides... Black Eye Peas. Yep, I was all in, no playing around. The food delivered and the service did not disappoint. The chicken was perfect crunchy crispy melt in your mouth outside and juicy chicken inside. The greens .. oh my goodness take me back to the South Side of Chicago back in the day when my grandma cooked. Everything was wonderfully perfect! Our waitress, Marjorie, was great, informative, funny, attentive, and gracious. Ms. Kim came out from the kitchen and checked on us. She was a delight. If you are from a family with southern roots in cooking this food will remind you of being back home. The food only leaves you asking yourself one question, " How soon can a come back?" I recommend this spot highly!
Amazing place. Great atmosphere and wonderful food.
Best fish place around.
Good portions of tasty Southern comfort food at a fair price with a smile! Need I say more? The entire menu is consistently very good. I usually enjoy an appetizer of fried pickles, the Mississippi catfish filet platter with Ms. Kim's spicy creamy cole slaw, and sweet potatoes, and a dessert of banana pudding. The new lazy momma's pineapple upside down cake is my go to whenever she sells out of banana pudding.
Hands down best catfish in town. The kick' chicken has a unique taste that grows on you, and is so tender and juicy. Red beans and rice is to die for. New best home cooking spot in Columbia
Hands down the best catfish in town with amazing side options (get the catfish dinner with macaroni and sweet potatoes). Everything served hot and fresh so you may have a short wait but it is definitely worth it. Staff are always friendly and welcoming
Always good I am regular there.prices reasonable.
I had the battle combo with slaw and red beans/rice. Fried catfish is exceptional, fried chicken could have a crisper skin, but that flavor was phenomenal! Slaw was outstanding, spicy. Hush puppies weren't dry. I loved the red beans, but I was the only one at the table that did. Def my recommendation for fried chicken and catfish in town!
Excellent food reasonably priced. Every dish we odered was lick the bowl clean fabulous and the chicken???!! SO tasty really crispy and moist, so good! I fully intend to try every single dish and desert on the menu! With a giant glass of ice tea, dont miss the ice tea!! Portions are reasonable but feel small only because it tastes so delicious! Home cooking, for real. Ms. Kim's dinning room is clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated. The wonderful atmosphere feels like eating at a good friends home and it was enhanced greatly by Ms. Kim herself who came by the table and stared great information about the food and the place. She even shared a tomatoe and gardening tips! I will be stopping by Ms. Kim's to eat again very soon!
Food was awesome worth the wait but it was uncomfortablly HOT
Very friendly staff and amazing food.