Jacob Soul Food Restaurant

The story of Jacob Soul Food Restaurant is a heartwarming tale of community, family dedication, and an immigrant's dream realized in the heart of Harlem. ​The restaurant, located at 373 Malcolm X Blvd (Lenox Avenue), was founded by Rachid Niang, an entrepreneur from Senegal who was educated in France before making Harlem his home. He named the restaurant after his late father, Jacob, and it quickly became a neighborhood favorite after opening in 2009. ​The Great Story: Giving Back on Thanksgiving ​The most enduring story of Jacob's is its commitment to giving back to the community, which started just months after its first location opened. ​Despite being a brand new business, Niang felt compelled to show gratitude to the community that was supporting his dream. On their first Thanksgiving,

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Real SOUL food, every dish is made with love and great flavor. The staff was kind and welcoming. Good stuff right there.

We came from California to try this place we heard about. The food was delicious and plentiful. You pay by the weight. From the oxtails to the short ribs beyond, everything was good! The live music with the older gentleman and his guitar and the drummer and bass player, definitely made the place lively and fun! Good food, good music, what more can you ask for! Highly recommended..will be back!😋😋

I went here for lunch recently and the food was very good they had a decent amount of options and it’s affordable!!