Kuba-Kuba
Richmond, VA 23220-2908
Phone: (804) 355-8817
Editorial Review for Kuba-Kuba – by Sunita Ray
The Scene
For a Southern city, Richmond certainly has its share of Cuba-lovers. From the food to the cigars to the music, the Cuban fever that seems to be sweeping the rest of the country has found its way to Richmond as well. Kuba-Kuba in the Fan satisfies those cravings for Cuban food and music. The paella is a favorite here, and it comes in bountiful servings. The space on scenic Park Avenue has been transformed from what used to be a pharmacy into a bright and cheerful, Latin eatery. It's a great spot for people-watching, as VCU students and downtown dwellers mingle to the Cuban rhythms that accompany the fare. A little bit of Havana is yours when you taste Kuba's Cuban coffee, a rich aromatic blend that will wake you up if the music doesn't.
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User Reviews for Kuba-Kuba
03/02/2008 Posted by Garcia3
In response to boogeyboyatu, we don't know where to begin either. Perhaps by saying we are Cuban, born in Cuba, of Cuban parents and we definitely know what Cuban food is supposed to taste like as well. First of all, the cornbread or as mami used to call it "pan de maiz Cubano", that she served at every Noche Buena, is a Cuban staple. We don't know which Province your parents are from but in Matanzas and Havana, pan de maiz was part of our meals. If you would like the recipe in Spanish we can provide that for you. The taste of the pulled pork is flavorful and everyone that I know that has eaten it has remarked that it is very good. As far as the plantains go, yes it's true that sometimes they are "maduro". However, plantains aren't as plentiful in Virginia as they are in Miami. When your wife asked the waitress for "maduros" since she was in Virginia, being served by an American who is accustomed to waiting on English speaking Americans, why didn't she say "ripened" fried plantains? I think the waitress would have understood that, don't you? Having lived in Miami, we can also attest to the fact that there are only a few Cuban restaurants that we determined were worth patronizing. After all, every Cuban knows that the best Cuban food is served at home. At least there is a good Cuban restaurant in this area that introduces Virginians to Cuban food and Cuban music in a nice atmosphere. If you want more than one real Cuban restaurant to choose from, then we would suggest going back in time to pre 1959 Cuba, the Cuba that we knew!
01/27/2008 Posted by sanacito
Plainly and simply put, this place does not serve authentic cuban food. Food is way overpriced and the staff was not exactly welcoming.
Pros: none
Cons: food, wait staff, food, food
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