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Smoked Wings (6)
$10 · $16 meal
Hampton, Virginia
Slow-Smoked.
Soul-Filled.
Made Fresh.
Authentic barbecue and soul food made with the kind of flavor you remember. From our Hampton restaurant to the food truck and your next catered event, J Hood brings the smoke.
We Smoke All Night.
J Hood Smokin' Soul Food515 Shell Road, Hampton, Virginia
Tuesday–Saturday11:00 AM–7:00 PM
Call us757-586-5886
From the smoker
The favorites keep calling.
Two styles on one menu: hickory smoked meats, and the comforting Sunday soul food you grew up on. J Hood is best known for the Dirty Ribs.
J Hood favorite
Dirty Mac
$10
Mac and cheese with chicken or pork and BBQ sauce.
J Hood favorite
Ribs
$10 · $18 meal
4 bones.
J Hood favorite
Pulled Pork
$9 · $15 meal
Sandwich with BBQ sauce.
Community recognition
Voted best BBQ food truck.
CommunityVotes Newport News recognized J Hood two years running.
2025
CommunityVotes Best BBQ Food Truck
CommunityVotes Newport News, 2025.
2024
CommunityVotes Best BBQ Food Truck
CommunityVotes Newport News, 2024.
Meet the family
Born From Family. Built Around the Smoke.
J Hood started as a food truck in 2020 and grew into a Hampton restaurant, catering operation, and community favorite — still run by the same family.
What folks say
Real plates. Real reviews.
J Hood did not disappoint! The food was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The loaded fries deserve a special shoutout, they're a meal all by themselves.
Everything was delicious and arrived hot! The BBQ wings were flavorful, and the fish sandwich really hit the spot. 10/10. If you want good food, go here!
Overall: good food, good value. I'll be back.
Catering
Bring J Hood to the Function.
Office lunches. Weddings. Family celebrations. Community events. Corporate gatherings. Private parties. If people need to eat, let's talk.
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