Rob's (mostly) Food Blog: February 2025

Lion Mart, Winchester Road, Memphis, TN

Lion Mart is a gas station at Perkins and Winchester (although they have several locations). Normally I wouldn't review somewhere like this but a friend of mine suggested it a few weeks ago. It's a gas station with a deli and restaurant and my friend told me they had really good fried chicken.

I tried it recently and was really impressed. I got four pieces of chicken with fries and a roll and it was only about $9. It's mostly to go but I think they have a couple of tables. They don't seem to have a website and it's a gas station so I won't spend much time giving a lot of details but if you're ever over that way and want some good fried chicken, this is a good choice!

Other recent trips:

Rancho Grande, Southaven, MS - chicken quesadilla

Slider Inn, Memphis, TN - lobster roll

Sushi Kingdom, Memphis, TN - various sushi rolls

Taco Felix, Hernando, MS - Mexican omelette

Mama Rosa, Olive Branch, MS

Mama Rosa

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Mama Rosa's is a relatively new Mexican restaurant in Olive Branch on Goodman Road at West Hamilton Circle. I went there a few weeks ago for the first time.

It was pretty good but a little overpriced for what I got. I can't remember the exact prices now. I did enjoy it but it wasn't anything spectacular for the money.

I do recommend trying it though. I would definitely go back. I got a chicken enchilada which came with rice and beans and I got a side order of queso which was decent but not great.

Other recent trips:

Akita, Southaven, MS - various sushi

Al's Wings, Horn Lake, MS (no website) - loaded fries

The Hollywood Cafe, Robinsonville, MS - catfish

Huey's, Southaven, MS - tamales, sausage and cheese plate

Milano's, Southaven, MS - pizza slice and a salad, they have a daily special

Firebirds, Southaven, MS

Firebirds

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Firebirds is a steak and seafood restaurant in Southaven in Silo Square off of Getwell Road. It's relatively new and even though I don't normally review chain restaurants, this one is somewhat unique.

I went there a few weeks ago for the first time and was impressed. The food was good and reasonably priced for what I got and especially for a restaurant in Silo Square.

They have a three course dinner special and I got grilled salmon and shrimp with vegetables and corn with a side salad. I think the total including a drink and tax before tip was around $45 which was really reasonable for what I got.

I do recommend them and I will definitely be back.