Shoua's Kitchen

This was our first brunch and it was worth the wait! Very casual almost commercial space so don’t worry, come as you are. Eclectic atmosphere. Some of the best, kindest service I’ve received in a very long time! The only thing that impressed me more was the amazing food, everything is good taken over the top by added flair! The pancakes are amazing but the butter syrup adds; the grits are phenomenal but the corn salad puts it over the top. Go, order anything and make sure you add a cocktail!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yo, at People's Kitchen, it's a vibe divine, Dress fancy or chill, every style's in line. The staff? Yo, they're straight fire, lookin' fine, Host, server, bartender, all in their prime. Ambience's wild, funky, and changin' fast, Seasonal twists, makin' each visit a blast. Food game strong, trendy but never fake, Passionate craft, every dish they make. Drinks be unique, flavors runnin' deep, Ain't playin' around, they ain't for the weak. Desserts? Straight fuego, a taste elite, Perfectly balanced, makin' life sweet. From a quick drink to a full-blown affair, People's Kitchen's got it, no need to stare. Whether small or large, they treat you fair, East side vibes, findin' joy everywhere.

When I got here, I was very pleasantly greeted at the door. We were seated immediately and placed drink order swiftly. For breakfast, I order the Still Ain't Broke and it was delicious. Our waitress, Mercedes was also a pure delight. She was helpful and efficient. Couldn't have asked for a better waitress! I had a wonderful time. Thank you for the awesome experience!

First time visit to TPK. Had the charcuterie board appetizer (very good flavors in the meats and cheeses, and the squash blend was tasty) and an Old Fashioned (decent, not great). Our main course consisted of the roasted chicken and the lamb shank. The chicken was cooked perfectly, the tomato sauce was aromatic and a little spicy, and the brown butter dumplings were garlicky and delicious. The lamb shank was also cooked excellently (crispy bits, fall off the bone, etc.) and was not gamey at all, but didn't have much in the way of spices or other flavor outside of the meat itself. The roasted eggplant puree was pleasantly flavorful, but the apricots were very chewy. All in all, a good dining experience, but not necessarily worth the price tag.

Really really really good food! The only issue is that you will need to wait during their busy time. We arrived at 10:30 on Saturday for brunch, and we waited for like 25 minutes for a patio table. Their chicken and waffle was DELICIOUS!! actually, everything on their menu we got was pretty good. Price was reasonable, parking is easy. We will definitely try their dinner next time.

We stopped in for Happy Hour on Saturday. Everything was great! We had a great chat with the GM, Douglas. Everything is scratch made with quality ingredients. They have a welcoming, trendy environment. The food was delicious, and well prepared. They have a limited menu for happy hour, so be aware. It's one of the cool spots around Lansing.

Now I’ve been here a couple of times before and I have loved it every time. They are consistent with what they do and I respect that. I hold this place to a high standard which is why my scale is a bit different. They definitely deserve 5 stars but my last meal was not 5 star worthy. The burger and sides were cooked sub par and topped with a lovely bun. The smashed potatoes could have been seared a bit longer with butter and olive oil to get that crisp and seasoned heavier and would have liked fresh garlic.The burger was trying too hard to be unique and I think they failed on this one. The jam on the burger just seemed out of place and I believe there was ground mustard. it was biting into a lightly seasoned burger and a powerful jam that just didn’t pair well together. It hit warm notes and that’s just not good on a burger. Now the beer cheese was great and I loved it and could eat it straight. Now I know this might hit some people the wrong way but I’m being brutally honest and would be doing a disservice if I wasn’t. I still recommend but I do hope they change this dish or get rid of it entirely. To the PEOPLES KITCHEN! If you would like to have me back to change my thoughts on this I’d love to try another dish. Please invite me back for your redemption