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The Nappy Chef

The Nappy Chef

If it ain't NAPPY, it's CRAPPY

Southern soul. Caribbean heat. Street gourmet.

Best Restaurant '21Best Wings '22LPGA Tour Chef4.5★ GoogleCharlotte → TampaBest Restaurant '21Best Wings '22LPGA Tour Chef4.5★ GoogleCharlotte → TampaBest Restaurant '21Best Wings '22LPGA Tour Chef4.5★ GoogleCharlotte → Tampa

From the board

Featured

Dishes

Full menu
  • Signature Wings
    01

    Signature Wings

    Served as a basket with seasoned fries. Henny BBQ, Henny Hot, Strawberry Henny, Caribbean Jerk, Classic Buffalo, Lemon Pepper, Buffalo Lemon Pepper, and Sweet Thai Chili.

  • Reggae Shrimp Tacos
    02

    Reggae Shrimp Tacos

    Crispy fried shrimp, cool coleslaw, jalapeño chiles, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar, and a drizzle of sriracha aioli on soft flour tortillas.

  • Smoked BBQ Rib Birria Tacos
    03

    Smoked BBQ Rib Birria Tacos

    Slow-smoked rib meat and melted cheese in dipped, crispy corn tortillas. Served with a smoky BBQ-infused consommé for dipping.

  • Blackened Salmon Cheesesteak
    04

    Blackened Salmon Cheesesteak

    Blackened salmon chopped with sautéed onions, peppers, and broccoli. Smothered in white American cheese, Cajun cream sauce, and garlic aioli on a toasted roll.

  • Henny Hot Chicken Sandwich
    05

    Henny Hot Chicken Sandwich

    Crispy fried chicken breast tossed in a sweet and fiery signature Hennessy hot glaze, topped with crisp slaw and sweet pickles on a toasted brioche bun.

  • Signature Smash Burger
    06

    Signature Smash Burger

    Two smashed beef patties, melted yellow American cheese, savory bacon jam, pickles, and signature comeback sauce on a toasted bun.

Cooked for the culture

Trusted By

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From Love & Hip Hop to the LPGA Tour. Same heat. Same standard.

Receipts

Word on the street

  • The food was great! I will be going back again!

    Derenda McCorkle· Google

  • I have been eating at the Nappy Chef for years and his food never misses. NY fave is the reggae shrimp tacos, sooooo good. I'm so sad to see him close his doors.

    Sherita Mckeever· Google

  • Staff are friendly & food is absolutely delicious!

    Danielle Solis· Google

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