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    4.9 (29 reviews)
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    Spicy chicken  Curry chicken
    Simon B.

    Delicous African food with tasty chicken and veggies. Fun stand at the Hollywood farmers market on sundays

    Curry chicken with coconut rice. Yum!

    Tried the food at the Santee Farmer's Market. The lady was very kind, let us sample some chicken flavors. We tried the sweet chicken, curry chicken and spicy chicken. I LOVED the curry chicken and my daughter really liked the spicy chicken. The sweet chicken had a good flavor, but the curry beat it for me. The coconut quinoa bean rice was bomb! It was a filling portion of meat and rice. I had to take it home to finish it. I loved that it tasted homemade with Will definitely be back again!

    Mary I.

    This plate of food stopped me in my tracks at La Mesa Farmers Market. Delicious chicken options & savory sides for non meat eaters. I will be back.

    Yellow rice, collards and spicy chicken, delicious!

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    I'm wowed every time. I highly recommend their spicy chicken but everything is amazing! Very friendly, great vibes

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    8 months ago

    Really delicious food. Has pretty much become a Sunday tradition for us. Do you still come to DTLA farmer's market?

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    The Bbq chicken was amazing. I ordered it with both kinds of rice. The rice was so flavorful and delicious!!

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    Everytime I go to the La Mesa farmers market, I make sure to grab a plate of their food. Always so good! Everything!!

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    Incredible food!!! So much love in what they make. Loved the curry chicken and sweet chicken

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    My Daughter order my African Dish from this lovely Restaurant. Everything was very excellent. Yummy fresh.

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    I believe they are new at the Cardiff Farmers market also. Delicious feel good food!!!

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    “Just tried samples at a farmers market in Point Loma San Diego and loved the spicy chicken and curry chicken!”

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    Taste of Africa Cuisine - Curry chicken, spicy jerk chicken, collard greens, lentil , veggies , yellow saffron rice

    Taste of Africa Cuisine

    4.5(54 reviews)
    0.2 mi•Rolando
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    Quite the experience... We were looking for some food near Colina Del Sol Park. This was open and…read morewalking distance, we figured checking it out. Don't judge this spot by the outside--the food speaks for itself Pulled up to this spot and I'll be honest--it's super lowkey and easy to miss. But once you try the food, you understand why people keep coming back. Here was my experience: AMBIANCE: Parking: Street or small lot, it can get busy based on the time of day. Seating: Inside seating, good for small groups. Maybe room for a total of 20 people. Vibes: Welcome to Midcity/City Heights area! It's not the flashiest part of SD but its definitely a grit and grind gem of San Diego. The spot itself is a no-frill type of spot, all about the food and not the aesthetics. You go up to the window and they'll let you know if you have in the kitchen - chicken, pork, beef, or fish. Super no-frills. This is one of those spots where it's all about the food, not the aesthetic. It almost feels like a hidden kitchen more than a traditional restaurant--but that's part of the charm. Reviewers even note it's "unpretentious" and focused on flavor over presentation FOOD / DRINKS: Chicken Combo (Recommend) This is where it hits. The chicken was well-seasoned, tender, and packed with flavor. Complemented with the rice, it made it extra fulfilling. Salad was simple but nice to have. Well worth the $20~ CUSTOMER SERVICE: Straight business. There was a little bit of language barrier but we got things all squared. TL;DR OVERALL: 3.5 Stars. Good food, simple selections, and quite the memorable experience. It's not a place you come for ambiance--but definitely a place you come for authentic, flavorful food. If you're open to trying something new and keeping it lowkey, this is worth checking out. #SupportBlackOwned TIPS: * This is not your conventional restaurant so come with an open mind! * Cash helps!

    All the food was really great! We ordered many dishes and shared with everyone in the party. The…read moreserver was well versed on the menu, and helped us navigate with a shellfish allergy!

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    Nigeria Breeze Restaurant - Efo Riro Stew with beef

    Nigeria Breeze Restaurant

    3.6(121 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    I was a bit hesitant to come here as I've never had nigerian food but we decided to try it out…read morebased on the good food reviews! I do think ambiance and customer service was lacking at first, seemed like our questions were not really being answered. It def could have been a cultural barrier on my end. So I did not really take it to heart, I just assumed they were busy . However we got our food and it was delicious. I ordered the shrimp fried rice but was out that day so I asked for it to be replaced by the Efo Riro & Rice and my husband ordered the Egusi Stew with Beef and Fufu. Both dishes were amazing. The efo riro was spicy! For me at least but not a bad spicy, it was quite delicious with the chicken it came with. The stew was flavorful and not spicy at all. The woman who attended us when we ordered checked in on us multiple times making sure we enjoyed the food and was not too spicy. Customers there were very friendly and the atmosphere definitely improved the longer we stayed there. would def recommend it

    Unfortunately, this was not the experience I had hoped for, and the food quality was disappointing…read morefrom the very first bite. I ordered the okra soup with chicken, but the chicken did not taste fresh. It was extremely tough and appeared to have been frozen. Even more concerning, the inside of the restaurant did not appear to be properly cleaned, which raised serious concerns about the overall quality and preparation of the food. The service was subpar and could have been significantly better. Someone should have been consistently present and attentive to customers. The lack of attentiveness made the experience feel less welcoming than it should have been. I'm always willing to give a restaurant another chance, but unfortunately, this experience fell short in both food quality and service. Given the price and overall experience, I would not return or recommend this restaurant to others.

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    Awash Ethiopian Restaurant - One vegetarian combo and one meat combo. Great for 3 people.

    Awash Ethiopian Restaurant

    4.5(619 reviews)
    2.7 mi•University Heights, North Park
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    TL;DR 5/5 Awash is a family run restaurant serving authentic…read moreEthiopian cuisine as well as selling home goods and groceries you might not find in your daily store. The food is a great intro to the cuisine, but the flavors are a bit lighter than I expected. Service and friendliness are peak, and the ambiance is suitable for a chill lunch with friends, or a culinary excursion! Food: a friend and I picked Awash to try Ethiopian for the first time. If that's what you're looking for, Awash has you covered! We ordered the veggie and meat combos which allow you to sample an array of meat and veg curries (unsure of the proper term) along with the signature Injera, classic Ethiopian flatbread with a light spongy texture and sourdough-like tang. This is perfect for the culinary adventurer like ourselves, but their menu hosts a wide array of Ethiopian dishes we'd be excited to try in the future. I found the Injera to be delightfully unique in texture and flavor with their surprisingly light and delicate body. And eating with hands, as is traditional, is a fun experience. The curries were wide in variety and flavor, but I felt each one lacked a real depth and umami punch that you may find in other cuisines. Since I've now only had Ethiopian food once I don't have a frame of reference to compare, but I prefer to err on the side that this simple taste is a quality of being home cooked food, clearly prepared by the wife of the owner, and not of the cuisine as a whole. I would love to try other dishes to see if I can get that complexity, but if you come expecting the "wow" punch of comparable dishes from say Indian cuisine, don't. This is home cooked food by a family that has been running this shop for many years. Not a chef, not a kitchen, just a pair that is making their way and sharing with the world their culture and cuisine. Service: Being a family restaurant, the husband and wife pair were the ones to serve us on the quiet Saturday afternoon we stepped in. The husband has better English, and was happy to recommend dishes, teach me how to eat with my hands, and check on our experience throughout our meal! Extremely welcoming, and I could feel his joy at being able to share his culture with me. That in and of itself makes this a 5 star meal. The restaurant is also patronized by members of the local community, lending to a casual and friendly atmosphere where the husband will sit in the dining area with his friends when it's quiet, where they will chat, and he will occasionally call out to me casually to see how I liked the food. Very sweet! Again, this is a family and community institution. Do not expect on hand waiter service, DO expect owners that will come and happily help if you call, and do expect authentic smiles and excitement if you're a first timer. Ambiance: Awash has a lovely and welcoming exterior ripe with culturally inspired colors. The open layout interior from the dining area to the grocery store is clean and orderly. The decor itself is sparse, but you can really get the vibe that the husband and wife who own Awash have started, sustained, and built a life out of this quaint shop. It's great for dining with friends, family, or dates if you're coming specifically for the food. If you're trying to get to know someone, though, save Awash for when you're already together lol. Overall, I can't give awash less than a 5/5 for the excellent introduction to Ethiopian cuisine, the homey and sweet owners, and the casual friendly vibes. Will definitely be back to try more!

    Coming in, the restaurant is small, but has a charming and homey quality to it. The servers are so…read moresweet, and would check in on us throughout our meal. We ordered the meat and vegetarian combo platters, and the food was very delicious. The portions were sadly a little small compared to the amount of injura we got and the price we paid, but delicious nonetheless. Unfortunately, the day after my friend and I both got food poisoning from this restaurant. I want to love this place since the food and people were great, but from sifting through Yelp reviews, it seems like food poisoning is a common thing guests experience.

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    Muzita Abyssinian Bistro - Shiro & Beggie

    Muzita Abyssinian Bistro

    4.4(2.2k reviews)
    3.6 mi•University Heights
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    Food: 5/5 Portions: 5/5…read moreAtmosphere: 4/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Customer service: 5/5 Speed: 4/5 Price: $$ Takeout: yes Outdoor seating: yes Restrooms: yes Dogs: yes Kid Friendly: yes Vegetarian options: yes Vegan options: yes Ambiance: casual Pros: great food. Friendly staff. Large portions Cons: parking can be tricky in the area

    So, it was AI that landed me here for lunch this past weekend. I asked for suggestions of places…read morethat focused on authenticity - not trendy. This topped the list. I was dreading parking but somehow, only went around the block once and found parking less than half a football field away. I can only guess at how bad it would be during the lunch and dinner rushes. It was metered parking but it was Sunday and IYKYK. Otherewise, read the sigs and be ready to feed the meter. Service was patient and warm. Wondered if it was a one man crew as our server, host and cashier was one person. He would be there and then he wouldn't. Left me wondering if he was also cooking or at least helping in the back of the house. It wasn't busy - my friend and I were one of three parties/tables. Not that we needed much but there was a moment when we wanted more injera ... which leads me to the food. The injera was nice and spongy - great since it's all hands on deck, no utensils. If you've never had this cuisine, know that the injera is like your plate and your utensil. Use it to soak up and grab the veggie and meat dishes but just be aware, you eat too much of it too fast, and it'll fill you up just as fast. The dishes are on the mild side as far as being spicy. I would have loved it spicier however my friend doesn't handle heat but the flavors made up for compromise of not ordering fire. We weren't able to finish it all and couldn't bring it to go as we were on the road from LA but would have gladly taken it for leftovers for another time. I would have added more seasoning and some heat to tickle my taste buds. Don't read into that - that it wasn't good - I do also appreciate when places favor less which allows me to add because if it's too heavily seasoned, diluting certain dishes is tricky and in some cases not worth it IMO. Note: if you've had this cuisine before, know that Muzita does Entrees - not combo's. One or two orders and you should be good.

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    Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant - Deliciousness!

    Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant

    4.7(167 reviews)
    1.1 mi•City Heights

    My husband and I really enjoyed this restaurant. We love Flavors of East Africa and Muzabita…read moreAbyssinian. This place is on point with both of those fabulous eateries. I am a vegetarian who doesn't eat meat or dairy; my husband plays along because he loves me. :) Anyhow, we made vegetarian choices. My husband had the pasta dish that was incredibly flavorful and spicy; I had the vegetarian Injera bread dish, which was nuts...literally. Did you know that injera bread is gluten-free and made from Teff wheat, which is fermented and is amazing for your gut??? I highly recommend this eatery for its amazing flavors; the owners and staff are very kind, and the service was above par. I loved the red wine with my dinner. I ordered the white wine, but my server brought me red, and I am glad she did; she knew what she was doing. My husband and I sat for a while, drank wine, and watched a bevy of beautiful women come in for a bridal shower. I absolutely love this place, and we will be back. Delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, excellent service !!!! As a San Diegan, come here, you won't be disappointed unless you are Elly C. LOL

    Came here one evening on a whim because it's close to the church my mother goes to. While I had my…read moreeye on the restaurant for a while, I never realized it was so close. The staff are all very welcoming and kind and quickly got me seated with a menu and soon after got my order in, just an order of Derek Tibs, and started. The water I ordered came soon after in the form of a glass and a pitcher. There's a wait time that's pretty typical of ethiopian food that you'll get used to as you have more of it. When it comes to the Derek Tibs, they're honestly a bit bland, but not any more or less so than what I've grown accustomed to. The Berebere sauce (they offered it to me as hot sauce), and the Injera is really what gives it a lot of flavor. Honestly my favorite part of the dry style Ethiopian food is the texture and amount of crust they're able to get on the meats. Overall a very enjoyable experience, I would definitely recommend trying if you get the chance. Likely will return with friends.

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