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Spotlight, Continued from page 11 because that means less meals I had
to worry about preparing for my
large shrimp, six piece fish, and mom. I already plan on ordering
large fries. For the fish option, I from Wayne Chicken N Fish again
chose tilapia. I also added a side of soon.
okra and two ranch dressings. I was Wayne Chicken N Fish has been
given the option to add lemon pep- in business over 18 years, been in
per seasoning to my order, and of Wayne since 2023, and been under
course I agreed. new ownership for the past year.
The employee on the phone told Wayne Chicken N Fish is a carry-out
me that my order would be ready in restaurant for fried fish and chicken.
15 minutes. I was surprised with They do homemade style food – the
how quickly they’d be able to pre- foods are marinated overnight, and
pare everything. the grease is filtered every night.
My brother took over “mom duty” Some of Wayne Chicken N Fish’s
and I headed to Wayne Chicken N Wayne Chicken N Fish best-selling items are the snow crab
Fish to pick up our order. order was already ready, so I decided close second. and king crab.
The register was straight across to hurry home. “It was moist and flakey on the in- Wayne Chicken N Fish now ac-
from the door, but on both sides of Aside from our food, we were side and crispy on the outside. cepts EBT and bridge.
the door were convenience store also given pieces of bread, ketchup, That’s very hard to do because “Everybody is welcome. We’re
items on shelves, including canned tartar sauce, and cayenne pepper tilapia is a thin fillet. They really happy to serve all the community,”
goods, dressings, oils, seasonings, sauce for free. Everything we or- know what they’re doing,” said my said Jamal Nohalemi, Wayne
pastas, cereal, baking items, and dered was delicious and cooked to mom. Chicken N Fish owner.
more. There was a refrigerator perfection. Everyone was glad I My brother’s favorite part was the Wayne Chicken N Fish is located
stocked with drinks and another added lemon pepper seasoning too. lemon pepper seasoning, but when it at 4429 S Wayne Rd, and is open 11
stocked with fresh fish. There was I like spicy foods and hot sauces, came to the actual food items, the a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday - Saturday.
also a freezer display next to the reg- so I tried the cayenne pepper sauce okra was his favorite, followed also For more information about Wayne
ister with frozen fish and fresh on the fish, wing dings, shrimp, and by the tilapia in second place. Chicken N Fish, call (734) 895-8170.
dessert items on the end. even the fries, and it really enhanced Everything tasted so good, I Be sure to check out Wayne
As I’ve mentioned before, I have a the flavor on everything. couldn’t pick a favorite item. Even Chicken N Fish and be on the look-
sweet tooth, so I was very tempted to My mom’s favorite item was the though I ate too much, there still was out for the next Spotlight Series with
buy one of the desserts, but our shrimp followed by the tilapia in lots of food left over, which was great Sarah!

12 · November 2025 · The Wayne Dispatch