Dulan’s Soul Food Finds Strength in the Community That Built It, and The Future is Sweet

For more than three decades, Dulan’s Soul Food has been a cornerstone of South Los Angeles, a place where generations have gathered for Sunday meals, celebrations, and comforting dishes like fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, and smothered pork chops. Most recently, the soul food spot found itself in the headlines during a financial crisis that nearly shuttered its doors after an extensive renovation.