It is not my week for good food

Cajun Bowl.... I have seen the ads for a few months.  It is only 2 miles away or so.
I had high expectations. I love gumbo I make a GREAT GUMBO. I have had outstanding gumbo in Oakland,Ca eatery, and friends grandma recipes. .   BUT

The good first.. Beautiful decor, wonderful folks and a surprising tasty potato salad.

The gumbo..... Wow it was very watery , no roux, not thick bad texture. The taste was overwhelm with too much smokiness . Plenty of sausage though that was good., the rice should have been served on the side or in a cradle. It had a good heat .. It sneaked up on you... Over all thumbs down.

Red beans and rice....NOPE... no flavor just beans mixed with rice. Better taste out of a box.

I hate writing negative reviews but I am for the flavor of the food.

Also 10 bucks for a gumbo and canned tea seems a bit pricey. I was hoping for house sweet tea. I was hoping for better.

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