Kim H.
Yelp
Old Lady Gang - 3650 Market Place Blvd: A Taste that Lacks Southern Comfort
If you're craving authentic Southern comfort food, Old Lady Gang at 3650 Market Place Blvd is not the place to be.
Food:
I started with a Strawberry Hennessy Margarita and shared deviled eggs with my friend. While catching up with my friend, I noticed that the deviled eggs lacked any distinct flavor other than the taste of bacon. My friend ordered fried fish, and I ordered the lamb chops (medium). The dish included four lamb chops with a Korean glaze, which initially excited me. However, my excitement quickly turned to disappointment. My first bite was filled with fat, which I had to discard. The second lamb chop was red, not pink, and extremely tough, despite being charred on the outside. The third chop looked more promising but was also tough and fatty. It was evident that only a very small bite had been taken from the chops, a lot of fat was clearly visible and the meat was red once you got past the char. The only thing that the waitress and Manager could not see was how tough the lamb was.
When the waitress checked on us, I expressed my concerns. Rather than having the cook prepare a new dish, I requested the lamb chops be removed from my bill. She needed approval from the manager, who arrived visibly irritated. When I explained my experience, she questioned why I didn't stop after the first bite. I reiterated that I didn't expect all the chops to be mostly fat and tough, and I pointed out the discarded fat wrapped in a napkin. She reluctantly asked the cook to prepare another entree for me versus simply removing the lamb chops from my bill. She stated that the restaurant does not provide refunds. However, it"s a restaurant that charges an automatic gratuity.
Service:
The restaurant does not take reservations and automatically adds an 18% gratuity to your bill. Unfortunately, the service is subpar, comparable to any fast-food chain.
Ambiance:
The décor and vibe are what you would expect from an average restaurant in a plaza or market-type setting.
Overall:
Old Lady Gang at 3650 Market Place Blvd is not the place to visit for anyone looking to enjoy authentic Southern cuisine. The food is not craveable, the service is average, and it is overpriced for the food quality, experience, and mandatory gratuity regardless of the number of people. I highly recommend choosing another restaurant. This visit confirmed my initial hesitation, but I tried it today at a friend's request.
Rating: 1/5