Big Apple Inn
About
Soul Food
Price Range : Under $10 ($)
Location
Adress: 509 N Farish St, Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: (601) 354-4549
Business info
- turned_in_notHealth ScoreA
- list_altTakes ReservationsNo
- directions_carDeliveryYes
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- credit_cardAccepts Credit CardsYes
- thumb_upGood ForLunch
- local_parkingParkingStreet
- directions_bikeBike ParkingNo
- accessibilityGood for KidsYes
- groupGood for GroupsNo
- insert_emoticonAmbienceCasual
- volume_upNoise LevelLoud
- local_barAlcoholNo
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingNo
- wifiWi-FiNo
- tvHas TVYes
- fastfoodCatersNo
Reviews
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Deanna S.
Finally! The long awaited anticipation to try this Jackson establishment for the notorious pig ear sandwiches is over!!! Cross country or not, this is a worth a visit! At $1.50 a pop for a sandwich - this is 120% a great deal and a staple of Mississippi. Once visited by the late Anthony Bourdain, this is a spectacular almost hole in the wall of authenticity! You can't forget the Tamales either at $6 for half a dozen or $10 for a dozen, they really pack a punch!
This is no modern joint, but the food is delicious, you can definitely devour a bunch of the pig ear sandwiches no problem and we even brought some to go. I'm so glad that I got to make a trip to visit such an iconic place in the south and try the delectable food items here. While pig ear sandwiches are their specialty, they offer tamales and other sandwiches as well. I would say the smoked sausage is a close second to the pig ear, but if you're visiting you definitely need to try the staple. They do have a vending machine for drinks inside, but I don't think they're opposed to you bringing your own in as well!
Thanks so much!! -
Porter P.
Good food, super dive, friendly people, blast from the past. If it's not broken they don't fix it.
Panhandlers outside ask for food money but don't want Tamales?! I guess they are just tired of them? -
Laney H.
We tried this spot when we saw it had a good amount of reviews and 4.5 stars. We had no clue about its history or that it was on Anthony Bourdain's show. I'm originally from Atlanta so its location didn't "scare" me like I've seen other reviews online say. It's not scary. It's not unsafe. People inside and outside of the restaurant were more than nice. The food was so incredible and life-changing. I highly, highly, highly recommend going here. Also, I recommend learning about its history and role in the civil rights movement. Google "Farish street" and prepare to be amazed and enchanted.
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UncleBill S.
When the menu said "hot tamales" I pooh poohed it cuz I'm from Tuscon and Las Vegas... I am impressed!!! Gonna take a few beers after this good meal...
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Jesse B.
Like everyone else, I saw this place on Anthony Bourdain's Parts Unknown. I started stopping here back when my blues rock band would book shows in Jackson. I respect the history here and admire how things haven't changed at all.
The pig ear sandwiches are unique and taste like chewy bacon. I didn't know you could eat such a thing but they are boiled down soft. The hot sauce is what makes it. The half smoke ground sausage sandwiches are even better to me. They're hot so make sure you get 2 or 3 more cold drinks for yourself.
What I feel is the best item of all are the hot tamales made with the ground half smoke sausage. I've been to Mexico and had great tamales, but Big Apple has the best I have ever had hands down. I haven't found tamales as good anywhere else. When I go to Jackson. I make sure I leave with a dozen.