Tucked into Richmond’s historic Jackson Ward, Mama J’s Kitchen is the kind of soul food spot locals whisper about like a password. The dining room is cozy, the welcome is warm, and the plates carry stories as rich as the neighborhood. If crispy fried chicken, smothered pork chops, and candied yams make your heart skip, this is your pilgrimage. Here’s why regulars guard Mama J’s like their best kept secret – and why you’ll want in on it.
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