Rashan D.
Yelp
I first discovered BoomBam after seeing all the amazing reviews on Google Maps. I was skeptical -- it's a small, hole-in-the-wall restaurant inside a gas station but the reviews were so high, and the food pictures looked incredible, so I decided to give it a shot. Plus, it's halal, and they even have halal beef bacon, which is a huge plus.
I ordered the double cheeseburger with beef bacon and their fries. The burger was absolutely phenomenal -- from the quality of the beef to the freshness of the bun, everything was on perfect. They have their own special sauce that ties it all together perfectly. I can honestly say it's one of the top three burgers I've ever had anywhere.
While I was eating, another customer walked in and looked hesitant because of the location. I told him, "Trust me, just go ahead and order -- you won't regret it." He and his friend ordered and as I promised, they loved it.
The next afternoon, I came back for more. This time I tried their Jollof rice with chicken suya, plantains, and their "Tiger Slaw" (their take on coleslaw). Everything was amazing again -- the coleslaw was surprisingly delicious and better than most I've ever had, the plantains were perfect, and the chicken suya and Jollof rice were packed with flavor. I also grabbed another double cheeseburger.
While I was there, another man walked in with his family, looking skeptical for the same reason -- gas-station location. I told him the same thing: "I came here last night and came back again today -- you won't regret it." He ordered, and his whole family loved it.
I even brought food to my friends later that day -- they loved it so much they went back the same day to get more.
Since then, I've tried their wings (both breaded and non-breaded), and they're incredible -- large wings and flavorful. You definitely get your money's worth.
Everything I've tried from BoomBam has been consistently excellent, but my top recommendations are:
* Double Cheeseburger (add beef bacon or a fried egg -- and try the beef links too)
* Jollof Rice with Chicken Suya
* Wings (I recommend no breading)
* Fries with their house sauce
It's rare to find a place where everything on the menu tastes great, but BoomBam is one of those once-in-a-lifetime hole-in-the-wall gems. I truly hope they continue to grow and succeed because they've absolutely earned it.
Everyone I've introduced to this place -- at least 20 people so far -- has come back on their own and they keeps raving about it. So if you're on the fence, just go. You won't regret it.
I do recommend you order ahead and take it to go since it's a small place inside a gas station. Also it's usually only one person cooking so be patient this isn't crappy McDonalds or Burger King.