Queen Mother's Kitchen: A Culinary Gem in Crystal City

This restaurant is a great place to eat if you are in crystal city. The queen mother classic sandwich was delicious, the chicken was mouth watering and the sauce was flavorful. The duck fat fries were a great side. Service was fast and there was seating available. The overall atmosphere was great and overall this restaurant is great and I would definitely recommend.

My 9 and 10 yo said these are the best chicken sandwiches they've ever had. They had the Virginia honey butter and the buffalo chicken. The chicken was really juicy and not heavily fried. The Virginia butter was really good and unique. My family highly recommends this restaurant

Food and service is the best here. You definitely aren't getting any small fast food portions. One sandwich is definitely filling and the fries are amazing. The Virginia Honey butter sandwich was soo good and the Nashville hot was full of flavor with a kick that makes you want more. Don't forget to wash it all down with some of the best sweet tea in the area. Definitely a place I would return to multiple times. I'm impressed

I wish I took a picture of my food here with my family !we really enjoyed our time here visiting from nyc ! SHOUT OUTS TO THIS BUSINESS WE GOT TO MEET THE OWNER ! Who walked over and introduced him self and it was great to meet him in person ! Now back to the food! The chicken sandwich was goooood it’s better then chick fil a and that’s a fact ! The sandwhich and the sauce the mother sauce is soooo good ! The rest of my family got the chicken tender and fries they all enjoyed the potato salad was really good and normally I wouldn’t order that out. The lemonade was also great too overall whenever I come back I will definitely come back to this place. I wish they do a pop up shop in nyc !!!!! Overall great vibes and great staff at this location ! Food was fast and no long waiting time especially for the service being so fast ! 10 out of 10

Queen Mother’s specialty fried chicken sandwiches are a delight for any fried chicken expert. Each sandwich is perfectly fried, juicy chicken nestled in a moist brioche bun. The Honey Butter sandwich, in particular, stands out with its irresistibly delicious vanilla infused honey butter sauce. It’s a messy affair that leaves you licking your fingers, eager for more. Though the sandwiches are a bit pricier, the quality and taste make every penny worth it. Highly recommended for a truly satisfying indulgence. Hands down one of the best chicken sandwiches in the DMV. #fallynsfoodieexcursions #chickensandwich #friedchicken #queenmothersdc

I came about 12:30pm...was in Crystal City with my teenaged daughters for a STEM event across the street at Amazon Skill Center. I had heard about the food from Queen Mother. The owner had won a season on the show “Hell’s Kitchen”...but I had to try it for myself. The first good sign was they had a crowd gathering to make their orders. I didn’t have a whole lot of time so it was good that the line still moved. I ordered the sandwich w/ Mambo sauce, a side of duck fat fries and a cold, fresh squeezed lemonade. The first thing I looked for was whether the chicken breast would be dry. They passed the test...it was juicy. The Mambo sauce was a pleasant highlight. It wasn’t too sweet or too tart. Even though I ordered extra sauce, the sandwich wasn’t drenched. The duck fat fries were perfect!...a slightly crisp outer shell and a soft center. The seasoning was very tasty and not overdone. The customer service was great. I know what can happen when restaurants get long lines...sometimes the staff can get testy and short and focus only on quick transactions. The gentleman was very pleasant and had a genuine demeanor. You could tell he was doing his best to try to make me happy as a customer. Even though I was a little rushed, I took the time to eat my meal in the water park plaza...it had a “park like” feel to it, so I enjoyed the moment. I will be coming back.

Best chicken sandwich I've ever had. My only issue was that due to the number of orders they were dealing with, I was given the wrong sandwich. I ordered the Virginia Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich but was given the Elijah. I didn't realize this until I got home. Despite this, it was still delicious.

The wait is finally over! Queen Mother’s has finally reopened at the new dining destination, National Landing Water Park. This new venue reminds me of an outdoor food hall that you would see at a European market. I ordered the Virginia Honey Butter chicken sandwich that was dripping with butter allowing for you to have the perfect bite each and every time. I also I ordered the infamous duck fat French fries which I devoured within minutes.