You could say I drove up from South Western Virginia, just for this restaurant. I was not…read moredisappointed. We arrived a little less than an hour before closing time but we were still happily served. Let me be clear, this is a Ugandan restaurant. Okay, moving on. Our food came out, steaming hot and fresh- nothing seemed like it was reheated (try eating reheated posho y'all). We stayed long after the restaurant was closed to finish our food which really gave me the real homey Ugandan vibes. There were also a bunch of Ugandan uncles in the corner just chatting it up the entire time which was fun. Also, there's a store with Ugandan products, raw frozen cassava/matooke, bitenge, and some other Ugandan staples like Royco, Blueband, Majaani, etc!

Great service! The lady at the front spoke both Spanish and English. There's not a menu, but she…read morewas helpful in pointing out what they had. You seat yourselves, order, pay at the front, and you carry your food yourself to your table. The food comes out pretty quickly and they gave me a good portion. It was very filling and I would eat it again if I'm ever in the Waltham area. The place is hidden a bit, but once inside it's pretty welcoming.

Great food, even when a busy festival is keeping the kitchen on its toes!…read more Maya's Kitchen is great, the food is tasty, and the service is delightful. I am saddened to learn that they are closing next year, but that just means that I need to eat there more while she is still open! The Mac & Cheese has a great Caribbean spice, certainly a top contender for M&C and the Chicken Curry is equally tasty. I wish that there was a larger dining room, it's quiet, but I expect that plenty of people come in for take-out, since the meals easily make it home without much loss of flavor. I look forward to visiting more in the future and trying out her entire menu.

Maya's Kitchen is a good spot if you're looking for authentic African food. The food is flavorful,…read moresatisfying, and definitely the highlight of the experience. If you're craving traditional African dishes, this is a solid place to visit. The customer service is decent -- the staff are polite, welcoming, and helpful. You won't experience anything extraordinary, but they are friendly and respectful. The ambiance is simple and more on the casual side. It feels like a low-key, everyday dining spot rather than a place for special occasions or date nights. However, that doesn't take away from the authenticity of the food. Overall, I would recommend Maya's Kitchen for anyone looking for good, authentic African cuisine in a relaxed and casual setting. It's a great choice for takeout or a casual meal when you're in the mood for traditional flavors.

The meal was delicious from start to finish. The fufu with okra stew was my favorite, though family…read moreloved the tender ribs. The chicken curry was excellent, too. This place is a hidden gem. Wonderful place and staff!

Wow. What a gem! Food was delicious, people were so friendly! Will def be going back.read more

Rating: 4.5 Came to…read morestopped by this local family owned Ethiopian restaurant for lunch on the way to Vermont. Street parking available around the area. It's a small restaurant with just few seatings and a counter. Inside was pretty empty. Looked authentic as everyone in there were African people and seemed to be speaking African language. We sat down and looked at the menu. Menu is small but offer authentic Ethiopian dishes. I ended up getting some samosas to start, spicy lentil, mixed veggie and beef. Had chai tea. Chai tea was nice and hot, chai flavor with subtle sweetness and creaminess. The samosas were fresh, steaming, crispy, and hot on the inside. Came with a dipping sauce the has bit of acidity. All the types were good but beef was my favorite. We got Ethiopian platter with meat. It came with large anjero which is a spongy fermented flat bread which feels and look like a pancake. It came with 5 different dishes on top which consisted of lentil mix, beef and vegetables, cauliflower and eggplant, chicken and veggie, and collard greens and vegetables. You scoop up the dish with anjero and eat them together. I've never had this kind of dish but it was very interesting and tasty. It had lots of vegetables and was large portion so even sharing with another person, I feel like i got really full and got my vegetables for the day. Everything was spiced and flavored well and reminded of authentic home cooking. Even though that taste of the food wasn't mind blowing it was hearty, soulful and healthy food that leave you feel satisfied. The service was excellent. The server which i think is the owner was very nice and helpful. Being relatively new to Ethiopian cuisine he was able help us navigate what to expect and order and answer any questions. He was very friendly and almost felt like a fatherly figure. Overall this place is definitely a hidden gem. If you want to try authentic Ethiopian soul food. I highly recommend visiting. Food and service were excellent. I enjoyed the experience and i was glad that i was able to try new type of food i've never tried before. These kind of family owned local restaurant are what i like to and want others to support.

I had only been to one Ethiopian restaurant before and enjoyed the food there, so I was eager to…read moretry this restaurant. The man working there was friendly and welcoming and we got an Ethiopian anjero platter with three vegetable stews, beef, and chicken. Everything was delicious and tasted healthy and fresh. I think I preferred both meat stews and the mixed vegetable stew over the lentils and eggplant stews, but everything was great. I'm going to have to clarify this next time maybe, but the stews came atop a large anjero that tasted a bit more sour than the smaller ones that came on the side. We remember the bread from the other Ethiopian place we've tried in the past to be more sour than both of the ones we had here. I looked it up and it seems there's a difference between the Ethiopian anjero (larger and more fermented/sour) and the Somali one. I like both, but it was just interesting to learn.

Lively beats dispersed- hip openers, if you will. Artists take delight- every I inch from the…read moreentrance to the bathrooms are bathed and invigorated in humble, home grown color splashes and construction. Check out the bespoke lumber fashioned paper towel holders. Tokoss is Africa not American, so experiences w/ "prices" and "time" aren't 110Grill.

My first experience was great! Friendly staff and really homie. It took them a while to make my…read morefood since I ordered everything on the menu and they had just opened. I tend to do this when trying new places so I can figure out what I like, so I am use to waiting a bit. The food was really good and flavorful. The oxtails were so tender and the plantains so sweet. I was really excited about going back and I told a lot of people about this place. Unfortunately, it has been downhill every since. First they are never open on time. I have gone +40 mins after opening and the door was locked. I could see a woman unloading food but she did not acknowledge me. I have called +2 hours after opening and no answer. When I did finally manage to get ahold of someone, the food was cold and they changed the plantain style. Now they use large plantains that are not sweet. They are just dry and flavorless. I was ok with this since the portion size was still good and the other food still had good flavor. The last straw was when I ordered my food in person and I told guy #1 exactly what I wanted. I even got extra oxtail gravy for the rice. I waited about 15 mins for my food and I watched guy #1 finish packing my food. Well guy #2 was obviously upset with the amount of food guy #1 made for me so he made a scene. Even though he was speaking another language I could tell he was talking about me since he kept gesturing to me. They put my original food in a storage cabinet and guy #2 proceeded to remake my food. He put 1 oxtail, no gravy, and added a small amount of sides. This took another 10 mins. I was amazed at what I was watching. Guy #2 hands me the new food and smiles at me. Like I didn't just witnessed what happened. I try to support small places like this especially in this region but after that experience... I will likely never go back. I suggest you order your food ahead of time and avoid the wait and subpar service. Happy Hunting Yelpers!

I had the most incredible experience here. I highly recommend this place to anyone and will…read moredefinitely be a repeat customer. The food was absolutely amazing, and the customer service was equally impressive. Everything about it was simply fantastic. I will say that their new location is truly amazing. The ambience is excellent still the same friendly employees. The food is still amazing. Has always been amazing but good to know that they did not change anything when it comes to making the food as you know some restaurants as they get bigger they tend to change those type of things, but these guys have stuck to their ways which is amazing. I do highly recommend people making it over there and trying their food.

I loved watching the game on the big screen. Good food , Good service, Good Game and staff is very…read moreprofessional.

Food is incredible! I love the goat pepper soup. The puff puff was so soft and delicious. The…read morepork shoulder dish with the pieces of fatty pork was very tasty. And of course the jollof is a must-have as a staple. I just wish there was more of it for the price. The service could also be better. Went to receive a pick up but was never greeted, so I just had to wait and stood there while I was wondering if they knew I was there for pickup. Was never given thanks for the order just a you're all set. However, the restaurant looks incredible and deserves a sit down. Will definitely try again next time we can get out of the house.

Went here with a friend for dinner. If the "OPEN" sign wasn't illuminated, we might not have…read morethought they were open at all. It looked dark from the outside, and they were doing a ton of decorating inside (for an apparent club night) that almost looked like construction from where we were looking. We went in and asked if they were takeout only, but they hesitantly offered us to dine in (no one else was seated). So we accepted and were sat near the front window where there was a loveseat and armchair near a table. It was a bit haphazard, but it worked. I ordered a modified rasta pasta with tofu and the friend got the butternut squash stew. The food was very good and they accommodated us pretty well when all was said and done. This review was made in connection with a Toast promotion.

Everything is so fresh and delicious, and I absolutely crave her jollof rice. I'm nowhere near…read moreSaugus but I make the trek every few months because it's so good.

Located in the Square One Mall food court, Mariam's Yummy Kitchen serves up African cuisine…read moreincluding meat dishes, rice dishes, soups, stews, pounded yams, beans & plantains, meat pies, fish rolls, cold drinks and Zobo juice. I stopped by Mariam's for a snack while conducting business at the mall. I ordered the Jollof Rice Side ($6 plus tax), Meat Pie ($3.50 plus tax) and a Fish Roll ($3.50 plus tax), which were basically hot & ready to go. The Jollof Rice is a West African dish which had soft long grain rice in a stewed tomato base, bell peppers, and spices. The Meat Pie and the Fish Roll had a dense soft pastry shell with tasty rich fillings. I was very happy with my food court choice of stopping here for a filling tasty snack.