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“Regulars flock to the place for a daily lunch fix, and plenty of folks who move away say Niki’s is a must when they return to the city for visits,” she wrote. “Niki’s extensive menu features several main dishes, from hamburger steak to Greek chicken to liver and onions to fried pork chops. There are more than 20 sides, including yams, fried okra, field peas, broccoli rice and cheese, pinto beans, creamed potatoes and turnip greens.
“Everything at Niki’s hits the spot, so diners can mix and match at will. Here’s a pro tip for newcomers: Be ready with your order as you approach the line at the steam table, or you’re likely to get fussed at by the employees on duty. Staffers at Niki’s are welcoming, but they like to keep things moving.”he’s a fan of the country fried steak, meatloaf, fried chicken, fried okra, greens, mac and cheese. “Niki’s West is so good, they can curse you out,” Wood says, laughing.
His general approach to the meat-and-three format? “I’m a dude who loves food,” Wood said in 2017. “Whatever I’m in the mood for, that’s what I’m going to eat. You say I can’t have a potatorice? Watch me. Part of the beauty of Niki’s West is that you’re not going to be judged for your food choices. You could tell them to put gravy on carrot cake, and the only question would be, ‘White or brown?’”