Ila Mae's Soul Food Restaurant in Trenton, NJ - Fish sandwiches and Top Tier Wings

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  • Опубліковано 15 січ 2025

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  • @carlahouston7765
    @carlahouston7765 9 місяців тому +82

    I notice that when JL Jupiter can barely talk...it's Hella GREAT!!! Left him speechless 😂😂😂

  • @TheSynitor
    @TheSynitor 9 місяців тому +54

    The best restaurant experience i ever had in my life , everytime i learn something and sometimes get a game of chess in. I appreciate the Brother Wisdom

    • @JLJupiterTV
      @JLJupiterTV  9 місяців тому +5

      Wish i had more time I def wouldve played him in some chess

  • @GCohen9782
    @GCohen9782 9 місяців тому +27

    I love places like this. Just people putting all the love into their food. Hope this place thrives.

  • @nygiants83key86
    @nygiants83key86 9 місяців тому +16

    My hometown!!!! I grew up on their food!!! Much respect to Amefika!!!!

  • @rayzay-3659
    @rayzay-3659 9 місяців тому +54

    Always good to support Black Wholesome Business!!

  • @tico4940
    @tico4940 9 місяців тому +25

    Always supporting the mom and pops,doing chains sucks,even on fridays lol,we the people enjoy your food adventures and Wifes facial expressions when eating good food,followed for years myself.

  • @kyleamaker
    @kyleamaker 9 місяців тому +30

    Looks great! The owners were going back and forth like Styles & Kiss running off the menu LOL.

  • @kevinc.3903
    @kevinc.3903 9 місяців тому +41

    Those wings had you speechless...! Almost thought you were going to run up and yell, "Who Made These Wings-!?!" 😂

    • @JLJupiterTV
      @JLJupiterTV  9 місяців тому +3

      🤣

    • @deonbowser1814
      @deonbowser1814 9 місяців тому +4

      Right!! He aint say nothing for like 5 mins... Had to make sure he was ok 😂

  • @bjjbrawler1
    @bjjbrawler1 9 місяців тому +16

    Light fried fish? Shrimp? Wings? This white boy is on his way! Take my money!! Looks great as always JL thanks for the upload my friend....

  • @jaimegonzalez625
    @jaimegonzalez625 9 місяців тому +22

    Live in the Tampa, Florida area now. But I am from Trenton, NJ. Thank you JL for always showing my hood love.

    • @JLJupiterTV
      @JLJupiterTV  9 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for watching!

  • @k3n12ock
    @k3n12ock 9 місяців тому +29

    That crunch from the fish sandwich ..

  • @spenn2007
    @spenn2007 9 місяців тому +23

    Crunchy fish sandwiches are awesome man, LOL OMG. Im in northeast, PA, i gotta get to Jersey again. I have said this before, i traveled this nation, and NJ has some of the best food spots in the ENTIRE COUNTRY, I'm telling y'all.

    • @kturn65
      @kturn65 2 місяці тому

      Tell me some amazing food spots here please cause this spot and scotch bonnets is the only one I like everything else I tried was trash!!! Please help a sista out😭😩

  • @andreadavis231
    @andreadavis231 9 місяців тому +15

    I Loved this restaurant! When I used to live in Trenton, I used to frequent Amefika's spot as well. ❤ thanks JL !

    • @JLJupiterTV
      @JLJupiterTV  9 місяців тому +2

      Thank you for watching!

  • @kolay1629
    @kolay1629 9 місяців тому +8

    OMG that crunch heard around the world on that fish

  • @bluecollarscholarmelrosepa5673
    @bluecollarscholarmelrosepa5673 9 місяців тому +4

    Hello and good day to you ladies and gentlemen watching JLJUPITER🎉

  • @brianmoody2549
    @brianmoody2549 9 місяців тому +3

    The sandwich is made great with a lot of ingredients and looks delicious with great texture and flavor. The fish sandwich had a great crunch the wings had great texture and color to. The greens, the Mac the yams are right on,they have a great team that works together .as one you can see the love and support and understanding and heart,todo you right.

  • @antoinegeorge4287
    @antoinegeorge4287 Місяць тому

    I born and raised and live here in Trenton and thank u JL for showing love to my city

  • @suzannerios2477
    @suzannerios2477 8 місяців тому +1

    Right on JL, I was waiting on that 10 out of 10!!! I am now a officially a fan!!;💯💙👍😄😁😇

  • @tomgormley5430
    @tomgormley5430 9 місяців тому +11

    Had my ear buds in when you took on the fish sandwich, I'm now deaf in both ears.

  • @rpnopill
    @rpnopill 9 місяців тому +4

    Been watching for a minute appreciate the exposure in the city love from Trenton 💯

  • @kayh1882
    @kayh1882 9 місяців тому +15

    OMG!!!!!! THE CRUNCH.

  • @UncleOut682
    @UncleOut682 9 місяців тому +2

    My spot‼️ Amefikas, Ila Mae's, and Big Easy! It's all on point‼️

  • @migueltor6434
    @migueltor6434 9 місяців тому +25

    You know it's a family event when there is Kool-Aid.

    • @massiahgrom
      @massiahgrom 9 місяців тому +2

      It's the only beverage that hits right . Old school.

  • @CojeloSuaveee
    @CojeloSuaveee 9 місяців тому +2

    That “Oh Hell Yeah” after the fish sandwich made me bust out laughing 😂 👏🏼

  • @reneerasul3347
    @reneerasul3347 9 місяців тому +2

    That fish had the crunch heard round the world! 😅❤🎉 Then he bit that wing and said, let me scooch down to the end and back again! 😂

  • @pihaat
    @pihaat 9 місяців тому +8

    that fish crunch whoowee, not Michael and Tito!, LOL!!!

  • @Hazeleyez0524
    @Hazeleyez0524 9 місяців тому +14

    Oh Ill be there for that come back 😂 that crunch had me 👌🏾

    • @aahsexy
      @aahsexy 9 місяців тому

      You hype lol

  • @charliebruckman8661
    @charliebruckman8661 Місяць тому

    I don't know why i watch you enjoy yourself so much. That fish sandwich looks on point and when she said Kool Aid, my sugars went up. I gotta watch myself but enjoy it for me.

  • @ARMX19
    @ARMX19 9 місяців тому +3

    Good food and HIGH LEVEL INFORMATION in this spot.

  • @Ohioskinsfan
    @Ohioskinsfan 9 місяців тому +1

    Man, I love ur channel bruh... u eat good like ur at home and nobody is around.. like u go in! It sounds like ur mic is turned to 100 when u eat!! Crunch, the smacking... come on champ... that's official taste testing at its finest. Nobody better!

  • @deattapi5141
    @deattapi5141 9 місяців тому +2

    I fully enjoyed watching your video! Keep it coming JL!!

  • @garyschartz3023
    @garyschartz3023 9 місяців тому +1

    Man, Fish done right... Light, crispy, full of flavor... Man, your meal looks good.😊

  • @1Staggs
    @1Staggs 9 місяців тому +1

    That was some amazing looking food, especially that fish sandwich and the wings !! Another great review !! Cool spot too with the little store in the back ❤

  • @EthelWalker-zh8ok
    @EthelWalker-zh8ok 9 місяців тому +1

    The food looks so good!!!!!!

  • @joannkelly7994
    @joannkelly7994 4 місяці тому

    Looks good. Thank you for sharing. Stay blessed,

  • @omarm1663
    @omarm1663 9 місяців тому +1

    Hometown favorite ✊🏾 Can’t go wrong!

  • @terry3728
    @terry3728 9 місяців тому +2

    Maaaaan, the first bite on that fish sandwich with all that crispy sound made me hungry for real!! I know that thang is good! Gotta get to that place.

  • @nicolejohnson4989
    @nicolejohnson4989 9 місяців тому +2

    What a great way to end a great meal..spend some $ at the African market❤

  • @TheCharwanda
    @TheCharwanda 9 місяців тому +1

    love ila anytime i visit back home i always stop through there 💞

  • @halimasultan03
    @halimasultan03 9 місяців тому +1

    Classic JL reminds me of the old videos. So wholesome. Great video. That food looks 🔥

  • @deborahhawkins2265
    @deborahhawkins2265 9 місяців тому +1

    Sounds GOOD....

  • @tiffanystephens4785
    @tiffanystephens4785 9 місяців тому +1

    It all looks amazing. Makes me want to travel to get it!

  • @ladygreer9323
    @ladygreer9323 9 місяців тому +1

    Hey JL. This is some good eating here. Enjoy every bit of it.. 😋🎈🐞

  • @JEWinTx
    @JEWinTx 9 місяців тому +4

    My man scooted over to make a chess move. That's the greatest food reaction ever. Im watching this after midnight but I'm about to get up and find something to eat lol

    • @JLJupiterTV
      @JLJupiterTV  9 місяців тому +2

      Lmao Hunger pains at midnight aint no joke

  • @reginaldwashington9357
    @reginaldwashington9357 9 місяців тому +1

    Yum, yum, yum 😊

  • @lstarrb
    @lstarrb 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for putting us on!!! This is a place i want to visit

  • @jeannineherrera3478
    @jeannineherrera3478 5 місяців тому +2

    Amefika is my uncle, and Ila is my first cousin. I grew up eating from this menu. My family puts love in every order ❤️

  • @KeeJohns
    @KeeJohns 9 місяців тому +4

    Oh no I missed him. You were in my city. HOPE HE GOT THE SHRIMP BASKET AND THE FISH SANDWICH

  • @danajenkins3
    @danajenkins3 9 місяців тому

    Been eating here my whole life. The Comeback is all I get!

  • @wierdOchoketv
    @wierdOchoketv 9 місяців тому +7

    Been watching you for a very long time JL, keep it going !!!!

  • @hookswu6251
    @hookswu6251 9 місяців тому +2

    Applaud u on this 1 my brotha I'm from west Trenton I grew up on amifaka wooooow Trenton makes the world's takes gd look on this jl

  • @YASTravelsEatsWell
    @YASTravelsEatsWell 9 місяців тому +1

    JL: if I am ever passing near Trenton I will definitely stop there! In addition to the sandwiches I would like to try their platters! Great family-run restaurant ❤

  • @luxfonz5277
    @luxfonz5277 9 місяців тому +2

    The comeback legendary!!! #trentonnj 💯

  • @JEWinTx
    @JEWinTx 9 місяців тому +1

    Excellent restaurant promotion. When I'm in the area I'm going there, Ila Mae's?. Vacation destination for sure

  • @curlycarter123
    @curlycarter123 9 місяців тому +8

    The food was hitting so good bro had to make a chess move.

  • @sandhya315
    @sandhya315 9 місяців тому

    Amazing book 📖 📚 collection too.

  • @belindacunningham7432
    @belindacunningham7432 9 місяців тому +1

    The crunch on that fish sandwich tho..All of the food looks
    Delicious 😋🤤🤤🤤

  • @valdry313
    @valdry313 9 місяців тому +1

    All the food looks delicious

  • @NetDavis-il8ej
    @NetDavis-il8ej 9 місяців тому +1

    I heard that crunch ,that fish baby .Winner

  • @lostindallas62
    @lostindallas62 9 місяців тому +1

    Bro Tem Wings and that FISH SANDMICH crunch heard all over UA-cam!!!🤣🤭🤣🤭❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💯💯😋😋😋😋😋 Everything Looked DELICIOUS!!! GOOD PRICES and a Generous Tip...ALL GOOD!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾💯💯💯💯 Thanks For Sharing!!!👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾💯💯💯🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🎉

  • @malikbronson1844
    @malikbronson1844 9 місяців тому +1

    I Like the way its going Down in that Jumpoff Facts!!!!!

  • @Bay_Area_Content
    @Bay_Area_Content 9 місяців тому +3

    You know the old timers gone talk ya ear off… Seems like a great family chill vibes, glad to see them pass their business through the lineage

  • @stevew2926
    @stevew2926 9 місяців тому

    those wings are fire. thanks for your content on the real. so chill love it

  • @gigibell214
    @gigibell214 8 місяців тому

    I fell out when JL slide over and made a chess move! For some reason, it made me think of Dragon Fly Jones from Martin! 😂

  • @JohnSwartz-mn7ln
    @JohnSwartz-mn7ln 9 місяців тому +1

    Always great reviews, thanks for sharing, IM STARVING NOW 😋

  • @nurset2299
    @nurset2299 9 місяців тому +6

    I need that comeback sandwich with a Xtra piece of fish and some red hot hot sauce if you know you know

  • @realestateced8112
    @realestateced8112 9 місяців тому +2

    I was dying when he said, "sugar syrup" 😂😂😂

  • @patriciafreeman2822
    @patriciafreeman2822 9 місяців тому +1

    I live in Trenton Nj this is going to be one of the restaurants I will have to try, the food looks delicious

  • @Bean-sz7sr
    @Bean-sz7sr 9 місяців тому

    That fish sandwich looks pretty tasty!! 👍🏼

  • @anthonyrogers5000
    @anthonyrogers5000 9 місяців тому +1

    Home of the Comeback. You must go there food is Great

  • @tomgormley5430
    @tomgormley5430 9 місяців тому +2

    I could listen to that gentleman talk all day. Sir, you can read a phone book and I'd still be invested.

  • @CountDankula0
    @CountDankula0 9 місяців тому +4

    Looked amazing all of it

  • @samuthmonychann9319
    @samuthmonychann9319 9 місяців тому +1

    I was eyeing them greens though lol

  • @DJPLEXX
    @DJPLEXX 9 місяців тому +1

    Top tier in the city! 💪🏽

  • @Sammy2Smooth
    @Sammy2Smooth 9 місяців тому +1

    @JL Jupiter/ You are like a food Journeyman that go to different kinds of restaurant's all'over Pretty much and You give the honest facts about the goodness of their food or Otherwise there as Well depending'on how it tasted and how it's been Prepared ! I feel like that is a very good thing for Your actual Viewer's to take notice of from Your eating experience's just in Case they ever decide to go to any of those restaurant's One-day, thanks to You there Sir for being a Constant food traveling Pioneer for all of Us the loyal Viewer's. ✌️& 1-💙

  • @bornhistorian5971
    @bornhistorian5971 9 місяців тому +1

    This is special

  • @timquinn3397
    @timquinn3397 9 місяців тому

    Wings are banging. The only wings that I’ve had is an old fisherman bar called the Seaview in Cape May, NJ by the coast guard base.

  • @lisabrightly
    @lisabrightly 9 місяців тому +1

    Delicious!

  • @Ab82903
    @Ab82903 5 місяців тому

    U can really tell u enjoyed this place.

  • @darksodos
    @darksodos 9 місяців тому +1

    Yo when JL was silent I knew I NEED to stop by here. That fish sandwich looked amazing from the get and then that crunch??????? Yea this place is on my list 100%

  • @2075vj
    @2075vj 8 місяців тому

    That’s so true about the toothpaste, Dr. Bronners is one of the best without fluoride.

  • @massiahgrom
    @massiahgrom 9 місяців тому +1

    Your face when you tasted the greens !!

  • @brokeape5581
    @brokeape5581 9 місяців тому +1

    Seafood and cheese brings me back to elementary school lunch. Love it😂

    • @JLJupiterTV
      @JLJupiterTV  9 місяців тому

      Micky D Filet o fish was my first intro to cheese and seafood

    • @brokeape5581
      @brokeape5581 9 місяців тому +1

      @@JLJupiterTV in our public school it had the cheese in the fish. I used to dig those

  • @TEE2323
    @TEE2323 9 місяців тому +1

    Yo that food looks amazing...great review JL✌🏾

  • @lisadriver4187
    @lisadriver4187 9 місяців тому

    Excellent!

  • @t3112gb
    @t3112gb 9 місяців тому

    Owners are passionate and food 👀🔥, I need to try this place👍🏾

  • @bukowski20
    @bukowski20 Місяць тому

    Living in NJ, we know to get the best food, you go into the city. Camden, Trenton, Elizabeth, Vineland, Paterson, Newark...

  • @a.demetriusglover6761
    @a.demetriusglover6761 9 місяців тому

    I order from them every other day . great customer service and the food is always fresh

  • @schlottsseafood8781
    @schlottsseafood8781 9 місяців тому

    So fresh!! Come back! That was a whole side of fish on that honey roll!! Wow!

  • @songbirdspirit07
    @songbirdspirit07 4 місяці тому +1

    Come on thoo, Wings, Mac and Cheese, Kool-Aid and Greens

  • @suzannerios2477
    @suzannerios2477 8 місяців тому

    Now can we get you to 400, 000!!! 👍💙💯

  • @christakonis325
    @christakonis325 9 місяців тому +1

    I love you J.L.!!! Westfield NJ raised Knoxville TN living. Miss my N.J.!!! My Brother

  • @xAshsu
    @xAshsu 6 місяців тому

    your review was all I needed to confirm my doordash order - can't wait to try it!!

    • @xAshsu
      @xAshsu 6 місяців тому

      Y'all this food was worth EVERY penny. Most delicious stuff I've had in a while

  • @marcustoney7762
    @marcustoney7762 8 місяців тому

    Bro went over and moved the chess piece!😂😂😂😂 Them joints had to be hitting!

  • @SonjaBriggs
    @SonjaBriggs 5 місяців тому +1

    WATCHED ON SATURDAY JULY 27, 2024 EARLY MORNING 🌄 🖐🏾🖐🏾🖐🏾

  • @jeffreywhite4214
    @jeffreywhite4214 9 місяців тому +4

    I Love Me a Good Fish Sandwich Can't Go Wrong JL keep Doing it Brother 💯✌🏾

  • @DollaBillz215
    @DollaBillz215 9 місяців тому +6

    Finally I been putting this spot in your comments for awhile now

  • @meandmytrucklee8270
    @meandmytrucklee8270 9 місяців тому +5

    I love places like that

  • @illyaleeper4629
    @illyaleeper4629 8 місяців тому

    Everything looks good but that fish sandwich and wings🔥. By the way good move with the pawn

  • @kelvinward7116
    @kelvinward7116 9 місяців тому

    Game 🎯 changer 😊