$52 STEAK & POTATOES “Evil Keith Lee” Goes Viral For Tearing Into Kirk And Rasheeda’s Bistro: “The Chicken Is A-“

A controversial review is making rounds online after a blunt-talking food critic—dubbed by some as the “evil Keith Lee”—paid a visit to Kirk and Rasheeda’s Bistro, the restaurant owned by Kirk Frost and Rasheeda.

From the start, the critic made it clear he wasn’t there to sugarcoat anything. While he gave credit to Kirk and Rasheeda for building their brand and putting in consistent work—acknowledging that running a restaurant isn’t easy—the compliments pretty much stopped there.

The real heat came when he got into the food.

According to his review, several menu items failed to meet expectations, but one dish in particular stood out for all the wrong reasons: a $52 steak and potatoes. He questioned both the quality and the value, implying that the dish didn’t justify the price tag. Texture, seasoning, and overall presentation were all points of criticism, with the reviewer suggesting it felt more like a basic plate dressed up with a luxury price.

Online reactions have been split. Some people are backing the critic, saying honest reviews—especially for higher-priced menu items—are necessary and long overdue. Others feel like the delivery was overly harsh and disrespectful, arguing that there’s a way to critique without “tearing down” a Black-owned business.

The comparison to Keith Lee has also fueled the conversation. Unlike Keith, who’s known for his calm and constructive approach, this critic’s more aggressive style is what earned him the “evil” nickname. It raises an interesting question: does delivery matter as much as the message when it comes to food reviews?

For Kirk and Rasheeda, moments like this can cut both ways. Viral criticism can hurt a restaurant’s reputation, but it can also bring attention—and sometimes even more customers curious to see for themselves.

At the end of the day, the situation highlights a bigger conversation about food culture, pricing, and accountability. When you’re charging premium prices, expectations go up—and so does scrutiny.