I have been to Africa Kine several times. I go to get their Thieboudienne, which is a dish that I…read morelove. Since the first time I've gone, they've remodeled. I went a few weeks ago. There is a to-go window where you can order, and then there is a sit down portion on the right hand side. The decor is basic, and the restaurant is clean. When they're busy, service can be a little slow. The menu is quite large, but some things are not served during lunch, and some are not during dinner. I've always just gotten the Thieboudienne because I love it so much, and it's amazing -- 5/5. I love the rice that it comes with as well. I really like this spot and would highly recommend it for West African food.

Africa Kine is a whole vibe. I've been twice now, and each time the food has blown me away…read more Senegalese cuisine is officially becoming a fave, and this spot is leading the charge. The Dibi? Fire. The grilled fish? Perfectly seasoned. The hologram and vermicelli combo? Chef's kiss. The portions are generous, the flavors are bold, and the service is always warm. Bonus points: it's right next to Shrine, a live music venue with an Afrobeats party that goes off--so you can eat good and then dance it all off.

I've never had a bad experience here. I'm a big fan of lamb so it's what I normally order. Unlike…read moresome restaurants in Harlem that could be very intimidating this is not one of those. They have a staff knowledgeable of the food/menu and they will make suggestions. The restaurant was recently renovated. The customers here are also friendly. Believe me when I tell you I stand out from a crowd I do and no one here has ever been judgmental. Service is super fast. I love the food !!! I always come at night when the neighborhood is bit more quiet. Many food delivery drivers and taxi drivers frequent the restaurant.

Excellent! First time trying Senegalese food and it was amazing! The portions are huge, and the…read morefood is very flavorful. It was very busy and people were coming in non stop to pic up orders, and there was a line to order when we walked in. The tables were all occupied and we were worried that we wouldn't be able t to eat in. Luckily one table opened up and we grabbed it while the one of us stayed in line to finish ordering. The food came out quick and the service staff were delightful even though they were extremely busy. I can't wait to take more of my friends and family to go and try this gem.

got a lamb maffe. portion was generous & we still had leftovers. it was tomato-based & tasty, not…read morelamb-y at all they also had a fridge w pre-bottled drinks. we got a bissap (like mexican jamaica, not as many spices as sorrel), & a bouye, made from baobab fruit. the drink texture reminded me of smth like guanabana or soft pear, creamy & sweet & a bit tart, but mixed w vanilla flavor? hard to describe but we liked it would def go back again to try more dishes

Thieb and bissap both delicious!! We were on the hunt for the best Senegalese on 116th and were not…read moredisappointed. The fish was fresh and the portion was generous. For lunch we shared 1 dish of thieboudienne and 2 bottles of bissap was $30 total

Fantastic! Stopped in for take out while visiting a friend and it did not disappoint. Authentic…read morewest African cuisine is hard to come by where I live. The place had some indoor and outdoor seating and a nice vibe with music playing on the monitors. Staff were friendly and the food came out nice and fresh. We had some fried fish, dibi mouton, placali, and aloco. Everything was delicious. There was plenty of food and we had leftovers for later. I will definitely be back for more next trip.

I've been here multiple times since 2015, but I usually got fried tilapia and alloko. This time, I…read moretried the lamb shank. So flavorful! Oh my goodness. I also tired attieke for the first time. I liked it. The fresh pepper was amazing. I really love the kick of spice. Their portions are very generous, so I always have lots to take home! Also tried their joloff for the first time (to go order) and it was phenomenal. This will always be a revisit for me. Very homey and cozy too.

Wow, this place checks all the boxes. The food was delicious - even my kids loved it. The…read morerestaurant is cozy and clean, even the restroom which is on the smaller side The waitresses (owners?) were friendly, responsive, and warm. They were especially friendly with my kids who surprised us by how much they enjoyed the food. The menu includes enough gluten free / dairy free options to feel like a gf/df person doesn't need to compromise to eat well. This place is a gem.

Friendly, warm service. Food was amazing, and the flavors were great. It was quiet and chill in the…read morerestaurant. Definitely a gem in Washington Heights.

I happened upon this restaurant and have not been disappointed yet. The food is authentic and…read moreflavorful the service is fast and friendly. You know the food is delicious when they sell out of menu items daily, It's a MUST try for incredible Senegalese food!!! I love the Thieboudienne try that first if you have never had Senegalese food. The restaurant itself if unfussy and very clean, it feels as if you are having the best meal ever in your loving aunt's kitchen. If you don't know what you want the staff is super friendly and will give you recommendations. Trust me you will LOVE IT!

The food here is authentic Senegalese cuisine! So delicious! Enjoy some of the best of Africa…read more Happy Yelping!

Given all the positive reviews, we had been excited to try Benyam for some time. Our go-to…read moreLucille's across the street was recently closed for a private event, so it seemed like a great opportunity to finally give it a shot. The misir wot and creamy lentil dishes were all generally very tasty. Along with the potatoes and fasulye, these were probably our favorite items. The gomen and cabbage were fairly standard. I have to say that we left here still very hungry, after sharing the vegetarian sampler for two. The portions of both the vegetable dishes and the injera on the side were quite small, and we wished we had been advised to order more.

Super cute and quaint restaurant! The workers were super kind and helpful when we mentioned this…read morewas our first time trying the cuisine. The food was delicious and super one of a kind! I love the flavor and overall freshness of the food! I hope to be back again to try more !

I've been wanting to try Waakye for the longest time via instagram. This captured exactly how I…read morethought it would taste like. I got mine with goat meat, beef skin and fish. The beef skin was tender and delicious, the fish and the goat were a bit of a chew but they were good in flavor. The rice and beans were fluffy. The sauce that came with it, talk about flavor, yes the egg was boiled fresh. Love when I eat something and EVERYTHING is seasoned well and perfectly made. And look at this presentation! Not only was it so good, it looked good too. Turkey tails/butt is a must try, tender and juicy. Puff puffs were crispy and airy, slight hint of nutmeg 10/10. The owner, who also served us was so nice and charming. She was the cherry on top! I highly recommend, I will be back.

An authentic Ghanaian restaurant ran by the nicest lady. The place is small, cute and very nice…read more Service is a 10/10. The lady is bubbly, lovely and very much all about great customer service. The food is packaged very nicely, food is a 10/10 and made fresh. Lots of drink options also. Can't go wrong with this place, definitely worth a try.