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★ Henderson's #1 Soul Food Restaurant

Authentic Southern
Soul Food
Made Fresh
Every Day

Family recipes passed down through generations. Crispy fried chicken, slow-smoked BBQ ribs, and sides made with love — right here in Henderson, NC.

4.8★Google Rating
247+5-Star Reviews
10+Years Serving
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Our Story

Where Every Plate
Tells a Story

Rooted in family tradition, built on Southern values, and seasoned with decades of love — Taste of Soul is more than a restaurant. It's a home away from home for Henderson's community.

Family dining experience at Taste of Soul Restaurant in Henderson NC
10+
Years of Soul
#1
Soul Food NC
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The Beginning

A Kitchen Full of Love

It started with a cast-iron skillet, a secret spice blend, and a grandmother's refusal to let anyone leave her table hungry. Every Sunday, the smell of fried chicken drifting through the neighborhood was all the invitation anyone needed.

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The Dream

Bringing It to Henderson

What began as a dream around a family dinner table became a mission: share the comfort, the warmth, and the soul of home-cooked Southern food with every person who walks through our doors.

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The Promise

Made Fresh. Every Single Day.

We arrive before dawn to prep every side, season every cut, and cook with the same care you'd expect from a family recipe — because that's exactly what it is. Nothing frozen. Nothing rushed. Just real, honest food.

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Fresh Daily
Everything cooked from scratch each morning
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Family Owned
A Henderson family serving Henderson families
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Made with Love
Generational recipes you can taste in every bite
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Community First
A gathering place for our neighbors since day one
Daily Specials

Today's Soul FoodSpecials

Something special cooking every day of the week. Pick your day below.

🔥 TODAY'S SPECIAL
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Monday Soul Plate

Start your week right with our classic Monday Soul Plate — everything you need to feel at home.

$12.99
📞 Order This Special

What's Included

Fried Chicken
Mac & Cheese
Collard Greens
Cornbread
All You Can Eat

The Southern
Buffet Experience

Go back as many times as you want. Our all-you-can-eat Southern buffet is filled daily with rotating selections of authentic soul food. No rush, just good food and good company.

What's Always on the Buffet Line

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Fried Chicken
Protein
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BBQ Ribs
Protein
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Turkey Wings
Protein
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Fried Fish
Protein
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Mac & Cheese
Sides
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Collard Greens
Sides
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Candied Yams
Sides
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Black-Eyed Peas
Sides
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Cornbread
Bread
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Sweet Potato Pie
Dessert
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Banana Pudding
Dessert
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Sweet Tea
Drinks

✦ Menu rotates daily with special additions ✦ Ask our team for today's full selection

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Lunch Buffet

Mon–Fri · 11AM – 3PM

$13.99per person
  • Full rotating buffet
  • Unlimited refills
  • Dessert included
  • Sweet tea & lemonade
Reserve Your Spot
★ Most Popular
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Dinner Buffet

Mon–Sun · 3PM – Close

$16.99per person
  • Extended menu items
  • Premium entrees added
  • Full dessert station
  • All beverages included
  • Fresh cornbread hourly
Reserve Your Spot
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Weekend Feast

Sat–Sun · 11AM – Close

$18.99per person
  • Full Southern spread
  • Weekend exclusives
  • Extended dessert bar
  • All beverages
  • Priority seating
Reserve Your Spot
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Groups & Special Events

Planning a birthday, family reunion, church event, or office lunch? We offer special group rates and can accommodate large parties. Call us to make arrangements.

📞 Call for Group Booking — (252) 492-0000
Why Choose Us

Henderson's Most
Loved Restaurant

There's soul food, and then there's Taste of Soul. Here's why our community keeps coming back — week after week, year after year.

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Fresh Daily

We arrive before dawn. Every side dish, every entree, every dessert is prepared fresh from scratch every single morning. Nothing frozen. Nothing reheated.

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Large Portions

Southern hospitality means nobody leaves hungry. Our portions are generous — the way your grandma would serve you — because good food is meant to fill you up.

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Family Recipes

Our recipes have been passed down through three generations. These aren't restaurant shortcuts — they're the same dishes that graced Sunday dinner tables for decades.

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Southern Hospitality

From the moment you walk through our door, you're family. Our team greets every guest with a warm smile, and we don't consider you fed until you're truly satisfied.

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Friendly Service

Our staff loves what they do, and it shows. Fast, friendly service that makes you feel at home — because Henderson is our home, and so is this restaurant.

Highly Rated

4.8 stars across 247+ Google reviews don't lie. We're consistently rated Henderson's top soul food destination by the people who matter most — our community.

What People Are Saying

Henderson Loves
Taste of Soul

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★★★★★

Best soul food I've ever had in my life. The fried chicken is absolutely incredible — crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and seasoned perfectly. Reminds me of my grandmother's cooking. I drive 30 minutes just to eat here and it is ALWAYS worth it.

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Darnell W.
Henderson, NC · 2 weeks ago
Tried: Fried Chicken
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Best soul food I've ever had in my life. The fried chicken is absolutely incredible — crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and seasoned perfectly. Reminds me of my grandmother's cooking. I drive 30 minutes just to eat here and it is ALWAYS worth it.

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Darnell W.
Henderson, NC
★★★★★

The buffet is absolutely amazing! So many delicious choices. The mac & cheese and collard greens are to die for — you can taste the love in every bite. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. We felt like family from the moment we walked in. Will be back every Sunday!

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Patricia M.
Oxford, NC
★★★★★

As someone from North Carolina who knows their soul food — Taste of Soul is the REAL deal. The BBQ ribs practically fall off the bone. The candied yams are sweet perfection. And the cornbread? Don't get me started. This is what Southern cooking is supposed to taste like.

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Marcus T.
Roanoke Rapids, NC
★★★★★

We come here for every special occasion AND regular Tuesdays. The portions are huge, the food is always fresh, and the prices are very reasonable. Turkey wings are unmatched anywhere in the region. This place has become a Henderson institution and rightly so.

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Shonda B.
Henderson, NC
★★★★★

Drove from Rocky Mount specifically for this restaurant after seeing the reviews, and I am SO glad I did. The fried fish was perfectly crispy and fresh. The sweet potato pie is out of this world. Service was warm and fast. Already planning my next trip.

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DeAndre J.
Rocky Mount, NC
★★★★★

If you want real, authentic Southern soul food in Henderson — this is the place and the ONLY place. I've tried other spots but nothing compares. The family that runs this restaurant truly pours their heart into every dish. Support this local treasure!

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Tamara K.
Henderson, NC

Don't just take their word for it — come taste it yourself.

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Taste of Soul Restaurant

1502 Raleigh Rd

Henderson, NC 27536

📞 Contact

📞(252) 492-0000
📍Free On-Site Parking Available
🥡Dine-In & Pickup Available
💳Cash, Credit & Debit Cards Accepted

🕐 Hours of Operation

Monday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Taste of Soul Restaurant

1502 Raleigh Rd, Henderson, NC 27536

Serving These Areas

Henderson NCOxford NCRoanoke Rapids NCRocky Mount NCWarrenton NCLouisburg NCVance CountyWarren County
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