Welcome to Iyla's Southern Kitchen
At Iyla's Southern Kitchen, located in the heart of Raleigh's food scene, Southern comfort food takes center stage. Rooted in tradition yet infused with creativity, the menu offers mouthwatering dishes such as the BBQ Sundae—a delightful mix of smoked pork BBQ over creamy mac and cheese—and the signature Wolf Pack Sandwich, harmonizing crispy fried chicken with hot honey and pimento cheese. With a focus on quality ingredients and bold flavors, Iyla's embodies a welcoming atmosphere perfect for casual meals with friends and family. It's not just a meal; it's an experience waiting to be shared and savored.
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411 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC 27603 Hotline: (919) 758-8369
Welcome to Iyla's Southern Kitchen, a vibrant culinary gem nestled in the heart of Raleigh's famous Morgan Street Food Hall. This delightful eatery specializes in Southern cuisine, serving up a mouthwatering array of comfort food that brings together rich flavors and hearty servings. Whether you're a local or a visitor, stepping into Iyla's feels like a warm embrace from the South.
The menu is a curated delight, showcasing a variety of dishes that celebrate Southern cooking traditions. You can't go wrong with their BBQ Pork Sandwich, featuring perfectly smoked pork BBQ juxtaposed with crispy coleslaw and housemade BBQ sauce, all encased in a toasted bun. For something with a bit more flair, the Wolf Pack Sandwich boasts crispy fried chicken, hot honey, and pimento cheese, ensuring a delicious balance of flavors in every bite.
One standout dish that has captured the hearts (and taste buds) of many is the BBQ Sundae. This unique creation presents smoked pork BBQ atop a bed of creamy mac and cheese and collard greens, finished with housemade BBQ sauce and pickles—a savory masterpiece that will redefine your perception of a classic sundae while delivering layers of flavor and texture.
Customer favorites reflect the culinary excellence of Iyla's Southern Kitchen. Patrons rave about the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, which offers the authentic heat and crunch you'd expect from Nashville’s best chicken joints. For a delightful brunch or indulgent lunch, the Chicken & Waffle Sandwich doesn't disappoint, melding sweet and savory in a mastered orchestration of taste. Not to mention, the loaded tots come highly recommended for a crispy side that elevates any meal.
As you dive into these flavorful offerings, you'll also be greeted by the friendly faces of the staff, dedicated to ensuring a welcoming dining experience. Reviews highlight the attentiveness of the team, proving that good food and great service truly go hand-in-hand at Iyla's.
For those planning a visit, Iyla's Southern Kitchen is conveniently located at 411 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC 27603. Whether you're hosting friends or simply seeking a satisfying meal, Iyla's Southern Kitchen is sure to deliver a delightful experience that marries the essence of Southern hospitality with culinary prowess.
So why not make Iyla's a destination on your next food tour of Raleigh? The dishes here are not only delicious but also reflective of deep-rooted traditions. You might leave with not just a full belly, but memories of a truly exceptional meal.
First time trying the food hall. The spicy chicken sandwich was delicious! Definitely would recommend.
I bring friends here every time I'm hosting in Raleigh. Every time it's a good experience. I love the level of casual conversation and customer service. DJ was such a good host with good customer service. I'll be back - Again!
Really enjoyed the chicken and waffle sandwich. The chicken tasted very fresh, and the syrup flavor wasn't overpowering. The tater tot sides it came with were also soo crispy. We also got the hushpuppies with I think pimento cheese in it (?), which were decent but I prefer the normal hushpuppies. Would highly recommend for their chicken / waffle dishes and tater tots.
The hushpuppies were amazing and honestly that was probably all I needed to know to be sure I'll be back. However, we also got chicken and waffles for the kids and I probably stole half of it from them because it was so good and so plentiful that they couldn't finish it even though they wanted to.
This was a really fun meal in a food hall filled with options! We had the BBQ sundae which was pulled pork over mac and cheese, as well as the Wolfpack Sandwich. The Wolfpack Sandwich was really delicious and unique! The service was very fast and the hostess was very kind in explaining all the meal options for us. It was quite a busy food hall at Morgan St but there was plenty of room for seating even with our large group of friends.
Well, this place was delicious! It's in a food hall, which we didn't expect, but it's a really comfortable/inviting food hall. So glad we actually managed to get here!
The Nashville hot chicken sandwich was excellent! Definitely captures an authentic Nashville chicken sandwich experience.
I showed up at Morgan Street food Hall intending to go to Gym tacos, but I pivoted last minute and decided to try out Iyla's...and I'm so glad I did! I ordered the wolf pack sandwich and a side of macaroni and cheese and collard greens. I'm a mac and cheese snob and I have to tell you, theirs was reallllly good. And as someone who just recently moved here from Nashville, I can sincerely say they did a damn fine job with their Nashville hot chicken. That sandwich was dope! Really enjoyed my meal here, and I can't wait to come back and try out some more menu items!
Got the Chicken & Waffle sandwich and Fried Chicken sandwich, each with side of tots, to go. All were excellent, and honestly, were an excellent counterpoint to each other. The Chicken & Waffle was a luxurious mix of flavors: rich pimiento cheese, balanced with the acid and tang of the slaw, with added depth of comeback sauce. Chicken was great and all within a liege waffle with crystallized sugar. Messy, yes, but excellent. The fried chicken sandwich was a straightforward proposition: excellent chicken with delightful ranch and pickles. We enjoyed trading off sandwiches for the balance. Tots were also fantastic. We sought this place out based on Yelp reviews, and they don't lie. Highly recommend!
Iyla's Southern Kitchen was stop number 3 of my food tour and my favorite spot we visited. We were given bbq sundae with a mac n cheese base topped with bbq, sauce and pickles. The bbq was moist and tasty and I liked the sauce that was tomato based and not vinegar. Even though I enjoyed the dish I would have preferred it separate than all piled together. Iyla's is on my list to return and I am intrigued by the other menu items.