food is delicious every time!!! great service, always…read morefriendly! and very clean space to eat at.

I am rounding up. Though everything is not to my taste, there is something for everyone…read more I love the samosas and cow foot soup. The maffe and okra are good as well. The oxtails had a slight chew and were slightly sweet. Not bad, but not how I like mine. First time trying the egusi. It had lots of organs. I liked it better the next day and would try it again. I really enjoy the pleasant familial environment.

Hidden gem! Truly delicious food and excellent service. Recommend getting extra sides of their…read moresauces and add them to all kinds of food at home that I cook.

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The reason I had not reviewed this place is because of the poor customer service each time I tried…read moreto order take out in person. I finally ordered delivery online. The maffe was average, maybe could have used more flavor. The yassa has good flavors but I do not believe that chicken was freshly cooked, it seemed like leftovers. Not sure if I will reorder.

Just went in to ask if they happened to have a headlamp flashlight. With a place like that ya never…read moreknow what they may or may not have, but they still decided to visually mock me, snicker and a small laugh just fir asking that question. Then I saw a djimbe drum (I've been going 2 hippie shows and having drum circles for my birthday since I was like 14. I know what a dunbek drum is as well. I asked him if it was a djimbe (jimbay) and he flat out lied 2 my face and said it wasn't, as he gave me his final disrespectful, dismissive wave. All that was unnecessary. Behavior like that come from clean, thoughtful soul never.

We were excited to try something new, especially after seeing all the great reviews, but we…read morecouldn't even get seated because the host didn't speak or understand much, if any, English. We asked for a table for 3, and it was clear he had no idea what we were saying. We ended up just leaving because it was so awkward.

Food- HUGE portions. The menu is simple and not complicated. I got the lamb with rice and it comes…read morewith a side salad. The meat was tender and well seasoned. The rice was sublime. It was seasoned with spices so it was fragrant and flavorful. Service- They were quick and friendly. No frills. Locale- This place is a no frills hole in the wall. It looks thrown together and empty. Don't expect lavish decoration or upscale furniture. However, what you can expect is a place that is loved by the community and they have a closed off section for prayer (for my Muslim friends) they are kind and welcoming. I would 100% come visit again. Price- it's a little pricey but on average with the local market and $18 for the amount of food I got is good.

Stopped in while I was visiting nearby. Got the steak caraba and it was super good; tender pieces…read moreof steak stir fried with onions, peppers, ginger, and spicy rice with fried plantains on the side. Delicious and healthy. I'd come back all the time if I lived in the area.

I'm rounding up because the oxtail was tasty but I was shocked by the tiny portion of food,…read moreespecially rice for $20. I was thinking this would be a full size portion but I received a tiny portion of rice with 2 plantains. One plantain was good the other was tiny and burnt. I had one oxtail on the smaller side with bone, one very small chunk of boneless oxtail meat, and one small chunk that was essentially boneless tendon texture and fat. While tasty, this is smallest oxtail and rice I've ever had for the price. The jollof was ok, definitely not worth $10 especially with the burnt crispy plantain. There was another vendor with jollof rice at Taste of Cincinnati with much bigger portions for much less but they didn't have oxtail which is why I tried this truck.

The Mama Afrique Nigerian Cuisine food truck had a long waiting line at the Taste of CIncinnati…read morethis weekend, but I'd heard great things about the food, so I decided to give them a try nevertheless. And yes, it was quite a wait, at both the ordering line and the pickup line. But it was definitely worth it. I ordered the Suyo, basically grilled beef coated with a peanut sauce. It was amazing -- the beef was tender, and the peanut "sauce" was more like a paste, coating every part of the beef well. And the flavor with a complex, delicious kick that I can't quite describe -- I tasted peanut, but also a complex combination of spices that were delicious. Add to this a colorful, beautifully-designed, easily-recognizable truck, and friendly servers. I've now checked out their website, and will be looking for them at their next appearance. Maybe next time I'll try the Jollof Rice and plantains.

My friend and I have been wanting to try jollof rice and fufu and this was the perfect spot for…read morethat! Food was very authentic and had good flavor so if you're into this cuisine I would definitely recommend it. It is a small space inside but there is seating available so that you can enjoy the food fresh which I will say is definitely the way to go. The service was amazing. We found out about this place through someone's Instagram story and so they asked to see the picture and helped with what was on it from the menu and what else they recommended as first timers. They also helped with how to eat Fufu and the proper way in doing so. The staff was very friendly and honestly made the experience really good as it can sometimes be scary going to a new cuisine for the first time and not knowing what to expect!

The food is excellent! The dishes I tried all had unique, distinct flavors. It was yummy. Peanut…read morebutter soup w/ mixed meat, oxtails and delicious but expensive jollof rice-it was a big portion. Nothing fancy as far as the store is concerned, but I enjoyed speaking with other patrons as I waited. The deduction is due to menu pricing being different than actual pricing. Also, I was quoted 30-40 minutes but it was an hour. I just took out my laptop and got some work done. I would order ahead. The location is not close for me, but it's worth it!

I love Ethiopian food and their spices and flavors! This place has the best Ethiopian food in…read moreCincinnati. I've tried their veggie plate with doro wat and it was amazing seasoned perfectly with good sized portions. The ambiance is great they have so much culture in their restaurant. Service was great it is a family owned business so you will be served with love and care.

No frills Ethiopian restaurant. Of the many Ethiopian restaurants I've been to; this one had very…read morelittle options. No sambusas, no honey wine, and few options for the platter. Though the options are few; they were still delicious. I got a vegan/ vegetarian platter and all of the items were tasty.

This location has street metered parking or a paid parking lot close by. This space is big and…read moreopen. The service is efficient. We have eaten here several times sometimes for the Ethiopian food and sometimes for the Indian food. Their food is consistently good. The garlic naan is good. All the flavors from the curry and tikka masala are good as well. We typically get our food quickly.

Cheap and very good. Never had Ethiopian food before so tried a variety of dishes. It was good but…read moretoo vegetarian and too messy for me. The Indian food was quite good - nice spices, big portions. Patient service - explained everything quite well. Plain, but comfortable, dining room and fortunately (and necessarily) includes a handwashing station. Public garage parking right next door. Out of most beer selections when we were there but did have a couple of Indian brands.

Hanilul Kitchen is a Somalian Food restaurant that serves some pretty unique and delicious foods…read more All of which is Zabiha Halal. We were greeted right away by a really nice gentleman who answered all our questions about menu items and helped us order. I tried the drink called Bissap which was made from hibiscus flowers and mint. It was very refreshing and went well with the food. We tried the Somali Sambusa appetizer which was a filled crispy pastry pocket with shredded seasoned beef, onion and seasoning blend. They were really good. We then ordered the Chicken Suqaar which was thinly sliced chicken breast, onions, exotic spices with red and green peppers. It was served with a fragrant Somali rice. All the food was delicious, service excellent and ambience was fun and unique. Don't be scared to try this place. You'll be surprised by the food. The menu is simple but the food is prepared fresh, has unique spices (not hot) and will satisfy your appetite!

Food here is amazing! We came here after leaving the airport looking for quick food, glad we came…read morein. Service was amazing, mango drink was amazing, overall 10/10