Super good! We loved the chicken and it all went together really well. Kind of annoying that early on a Friday night they were out of our first two choices for a meat, but our third choice was still delicious! The coconut pineapple mango drink is AWESOME read more

Afra Grill | African & Somali Cuisine - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Where have you been all my life?!? No matter your level of hunger or spice desire, you can find something to enjoy everyday of the week. Spicy to sweet, veggies to noodles, salsa to potato sauce... build your dream African spiced bowl. Affordable Accessible Friendly Diverse read more

Afra Grill | African & Somali Cuisine - Sweet scented noodles, plantains, spicy rice, afra chicken, potato sauce, black beans and more - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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So delicious with lots of flavorful spices! I would come here every week if i lived near here. Everything was precooked, but kept at a good temperature. The Afra chicken, goat, jollof rice, and somali rice were all well seasoned! I didn't like a lot of the sides, but you can't go wrong with plantains. If you like flavors and spices, you need to try this place! read more

Absolutely amazing!! If I lived in Columbus I'd come every week! The food was absolutely delicious and everyone was incredibly kind! We came in 30 minutes before closing and it wasn't an issue at all! read more

Excellent food! Like African chipotle where you can choose what goes in your bowl. The goat was amazing!

Delicious. The tea made me so happy, and both my and my husband's meal were A+. The team seemed a little confused by my online order (took a few minutes to find all the pieces, and nearly forgot the tea), but was super nice. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Very good food. Create your own style buffet line. You pick a base rice, a protein, hot topping, cold topping & sauce or condiment. I ordered the Jollof rice, chicken afra, black beans, corn with ranch dressing. Paired it with fried bread & Shaah tea. Just enough spice & lots of different flavors. The tea was a perfect blend of spices & cream, very comforting. I loved everything. read more

Afra Grill | African & Somali Cuisine - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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It was such a beautiful day, my girl and I went for a long Sunday drive. On our way home we were looking for Pho soup, as it usually happens. Serendipity happened and right close our destination we saw this Authentic African Restaurant!!! We came in as customers and left as friends, the service was absolutely outstanding, the staff took the time to educate us on the different dishes and made wonderful recommendations for us to select from. The concept of selecting is much like Chipotle's, you build your plate. We both had goat (helthier/leaner choice) cooked in spices, a vegetable casserole, fried plantain, my wife had these sweet noodles, I had rice and we both had these egg stuffed potato balls. The food was fantastic, so delicious everything complemented each other. The owner's wife came out to spend a little time with us and she was absolutely delightful. If you don't mind stepping out of your comfort zone and are willing to heighten your palate repertoire, this is definitely a place to experience. read more

WOW!! Two words: African Chipotle. This food is incredible. My husband and I dropped by for takeout. He is relatively new to African food, and they were so helpful in explaining what they had as we walked down the line. It's all so fresh and delicious. Also, we ordered mango juice and Afra black tea. They were both sweet and complimented the food. Although we had takeout, I noticed the restaurant was spotless, clean, and had an aesthetic modern style. They went out of their way to listen and assist us and the food is some of the best African food I've had (it reminded me of my time in Uganda and Tanzania). We can't wait to come back! PHOTO: rice, steak, veggies, plantain, salsa. read more

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I love all of the positive reviews for this delightful restaurant! It is an incredibly delicious, very welcoming place. I've been twice now, and each time the food is excellent! If you think it sounds good, it definitely is, so try it! I haven't seen many reviews talk about the crepes, and they are my favorite, so I thought I would add that the crepes really bring this place to the next level. They are sweet, fluffy, and thicker than French crepes. They add a substance to the meat/veggies that is toothsome and totally flavorful. I know the other options for a base are easier to eat with a fork, but trust me -- the crepes are amazing. I can't state this clearly enough -- go here. You won't be disappointed. read more

Stopped in while on my lunch break and thought I'd give the place a try. The moment I walked into this restaurant I was immediately transferred into another world, the place was decorated very tastefully and felt very welcoming. The food was excellent and I will definitely be coming back again. The amazing staff was very friendly and prepared the food to the highest ability. read more

Afra Grill | African & Somali Cuisine - Jollof Rice, Afra Chicken, Corn, Sweet Noodle, Beans - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This place is great! African chipotle. Choose your own adventure. I had jollof rice with afra chicken, the sweet scented noodles, plantains, pickled onions, mixed veggies, and the milder sauce they offer. The whole deal was almost too spicy for me but I'm kind of a baby, however it was quite delicious and I ended up eating almost all of it. I will note that the pickled onions were a surprise- they were very red, very sour, and spicy! Not what I'm used to. The staff were extremely kind and helpful, describing and suggesting options. I took mine to go, but the interior was clean and spacious, quiet at the time I was there, close to closing. I might make a couple milder selections next time but overall wonderful, 10/10, will scarf again. read more

Fire food. Amazing service can't wait to come back as soon as I'm done with my leftovers read more

Afra Grill | African & Somali Cuisine - Veggie Mix Bowl with Mulawah - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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I love the idea of this restaurant. I can never find jollof rice at any African restaurant without meat, but this place had it. The food was ok. It was a little pricey. I had wonderful customer service at the drive through. The juice was delicious. read more

This was my first time trying Afra Grill and it was amazing! The food is flavorful and delicious! The staff is friendly and very helpful when making your choices. The decor is beautiful and inspiring. Even the bathrooms are immaculate! I will definitely be coming back soon to enjoy the menu!! read more

Afra Grill | African & Somali Cuisine - Chicken Afra - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Really good food, cafeteria style. A taste of different flavors from the continent. Nice atmosphere, friendly service at the counter, and they can tell you the details about the kind of food you're eating! read more

Wow! It definitely lived up to all the high praises from the reviews. The delivery was prompt and when it got to me it was still warm and tasted incredibly fresh. Usually when I am in the mood for Somalian food, I order from Hoyo's but Afra might have my money instead! Not pictured here was a Sambusa and it was SO GOOD!! read more

Afra Grill | African & Somali Cuisine - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

It's dissapointing that I have to write this, but I can't shake the feeling that something must be said. I have been to this restaurant multiple times and have generally had a positive experience with the food, ambiance, and folks who work at this location. I visited recently with my child for a special dinner. We planned to dine-in and were served our food in the single-use containers. The owner was there and treated us with a tepid welcome and minimal acknowledgement. While eating, two ladies came in appearing to have more of a shared identity with the chef. They were greeted with a welcoming, "Asalaam aleikum" and were chatted up (I too am Muslim, but not as coservatively dressed) for a few minutes. It was clear that it was their first time at the restaurant (I overheard them say this). They sat across from me and my child and after sometime, the owner comes out serving their food himself on ACTUAL plates and their ox tails (which I ordered) on a sizling cast iron plate! I think the ladies felt a little guility seeing that my child and I were eating out of the take away bags with zero attention made to our customer experience. I say all this to say that you got to do better. Their are images esousing MLK's message of "I have a dream" and the the Constitution about equality and human dignity- and the treatment we received made me feel like my presence was invaluable. Sadly, we will no longer be dining here again. read more

they offered a good selection of well-seasoned ethnic food. The customer service was excellent.

Lots of vegan options, full of flavor and great value for the huge portion. I love the plantains!

I had the build your own bowl. All the options were explained my the very friendly staff. I loved the flavors & spices, flavorful not spicy hot, unless you want it. The chicken was so tender and good. The restaurant was bright, modern and clean. I am so happy to have tried this lovely place, it will replace my Chipotle run for sure. read more

Afra Grill | African & Somali Cuisine - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Try the Jollof rice with chicken sugaar(spicy) and thank me later It might be too spicy for some people !! read more

It's like cafeteria style, you order from dishes that are prepared in chaffing dish. Authentic African cuisine. I especially liked the coconut based chicken with rice. Their Somali tea is reason enough alone to patronize this establishment. Highly recommend!! Fast and either To go or take out read more

If you like Indian or Ethiopian, you'll love this place! I've been there twice now and plan on becoming a regular.

Finally tried this place! No regrets and I absolutely will be going back. So delicious! It smelled so good when I walked in the door. And I'm glad I went in person. I never saw it on my perusing through delivery apps, but it does use Grub Hub and Uber Eats. I recommend going in person because the employees are so nice and accommodating. The smells will make your mouth water. The restaurant is very clean and inviting. The team member walked me through the ordering process and removed the lids to show me every one of their options. I made a bowl with Somali rice, spicy chicken, beans and veggie mix, pickled onions and Afra fantastic sauce. I got the crepes on the side (1 order is 2 crepes). I love spicy, but I wanted to take it easy on my first try. The bowl I built was the perfect amount of spicy. I also got the green spicy sauce on the side and that stuff is MONEY. It is definitely spicy and it sneaks up on you. The portions were healthy- I couldn't eat it all, but I definitely tried. Afra Grill is for sure in my regular meal options rotation now and I am looking forward to trying some of the more authentic food offerings, like the goat and the potato sauce. EAT HERE and support them!! read more

Afra grill is a build your own, fast casual style restaurant that just recently opened up on Morse Road. It is an East African inspired , American made cuisine. I did the build your own Habo steak bowl which is a way of ordering that I really enjoy. I really enjoyed what I order but I feel as though it was lacking in flavor compared to other dishes I've had featuring this cuisine. I definitely plan on checking it out again once they have been open a few more months! read more

Afra Grill | African & Somali Cuisine - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

We ordered online and were able to pull to the drive thru to pick up our order. The different options made it hard to choose, but the Mango chicken was amazing. To me, it's what chicken sweet and sour should be. The African tea was delicious along with our bowls. We were not disappointed and can't wait to go back and try the crepe.. read more

The food is absolutely delicious. Very friendly staff. Great portions. Definitely a must try at Easton!

I had been waiting on this spot to open and l was pleasantly surprised. First it was very clean and all food was covered with clear lids and there is a plastic wall separating you from the food that is a plus. When you enter the menu is posted high and you pick your base, meat and topping. I had the somilli rice, the Afra Chicken, mixed veggies, the suuco (somilli potato sauce), beans, kud kud, (very thin pasta), kumchumbari (fresh salsa) and green salsa. The food was very flavorful, the chicken was not dry but moist, you could tell that someone was paying attention to the seasoning profile, my meal tasted as if fresh herbs were used throughout. Pro tip: even if you like spicy stick with the red sauce, they was a really not kick with this one but not so overwhelming that you couldn't enjoy your meal. I would have given a five but I saw gloves been worn but no mask. Another tip: try the Afra Tea Iced - there is a little fresh spice in this but the tea is really good. Next time I will try the goat as several people were saying how good that goat is. There is also a drive thru and this gem is located just east of Karl on Morse on Northside. read more

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Excellent food. Huge portions. Sooooo delicious! I got the spicy chicken and it was great. read more

Afra Grill | African & Somali Cuisine - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Great food nice samosa and very cool spot to eat ! It is kinda pricey and the service is very fast

This place is great! I'm always craving the chicken and the goat is awesome too! The staff are always friendly and accommodating, especially when it was my first time. Have been here 10+ times and will keep coming. read more

Very delicious food with lots of protein and veggies if you want chicken , beef , lamb or salmon. The service is amazing the staff will always assist you with any questions that you might have about the menu choices.The restaurant itself is in a very good location with lots of parking right in front of the restaurant. The seating area is also very nice if you would prefer eat your meal inside. They also offer on line ordering and they have drive-through service window. Give them a try you will not be disappointed. Very Cool restaurant why not give them a visit. You will enjoy . read more

Afra Grill Easton Delicious and yummy vegan, gluten free choices. The place is very clean and the staff is friendly. The owner, Abdirahman Ahmed said he's going to soon introduce a gluten-free version of 'mulawah' Can't wait! read more

The food was good but a little dry because it's on the heating trays without but refilled quickly. I went once but haven't tried it again yet read more

Absolutely loved the food! Love the choice of decor and colors, great eat in space as well as private dining. Similar concept of rice bowl with protein and fixings. read more

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Great food amazing staff. This place is my favorite i take all my new dates here, lol read more

Afra Grill | African & Somali Cuisine - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Today I tried this spot out. It is tremendous. Flavorful with just little heat to it. I got the bowl with the jollof rice, chicken and succo (potato sauce). It surprisingly had a slightly Indian taste to it. We ordered ahead but it has kind of a chipotle build your own setup. Highly recommend. read more

Afra Grill | African & Somali Cuisine - African Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The service was good and the food is awesome. The grill is cozy and clean. I would recommend the spicy chicken and the beans.

I stumbled upon this gem when visiting my grandmother. It's been a long time since I found food I literally Crave now. I love the flavors and consistency. Every time I go it's been consistently good. The Jallof Rice and Chicken Saquaar are my favorite combinations. The topping do need a little work and don't make a lot of sense (except for the plantains which must never leave the menu) but I don't care. I will be back over and over and I have told so many people to visit as well. read more