This was such a satisfying meal! I got the fried fish (tilapia) and it was perfectly seasoned,…read morecrispy and fresh. The rice and plantains were perfect as well. I liked the sauce that came it, and although it was spicy, it wasn't overwhelming. The spicy noodles and chicken were also delicious, just be prepared for the spice. I believe this truck has been open for 2 years, and I hope they have many more years of success! The employees are so kind and efficient. I could eat this food every day if I lived in Winston-Salem!

I saw this food truck parked in a yard across from the Enterprise Center when I left Kermit's last…read moreweek. I thought, "oooohhh, when are they hitting the streets?"! Well, they're here. I happen to stumble across their launch announcement on Facebook and made it my business to go and give it a try. As an African American with ZERO cultural ties to my ancestral home, I've been super eager to try West African cuisine. African Avenue is a bright orange food truck that sits next to the McDonald's on the Perimeter of Hanes Mall. There's safe and easy access with plenty of parking. I approached the food truck and was greeted by a friendly lady. They have a small menu, but his is a plus for me as it leaves less room for me to be indecisive! I ordered a few things. A meat pie, Bissop, and the Jollof (red rice) and Goat that's served with a side of fried plantain. The meat pie had a sweet and flaky crust. It was filled with seasoned ground meat (unsure what kind) potatoes, and carrots. It was very flaky and easy to eat. It was delicious. The Bissop is a Hibiscus drink. It wasn't as sweet as Sorrel, but was spiced and ginger forward. It was refreshing. The Jollof rice was spicy and flavorful. EVERY grain of rice had absorbed the tomatobase and seasonings. The GOAT was tender and seasoned well.The plantain was semi sweet. Overall a great dish. It only took about 4 minutes to receive my food. I waited until I got home to eat because there's no seating and I had my toddler in the car. The food was cold by the time I arrived and it was only a 15 minute drive. I can't wait to go back to try the Eguisi and pounded yam! Reasonable prices and great portions! Go check them out and try something new!!

I've ordered from Mama Put African Food several times through DoorDash, though I haven't dined in…read moreyet. If you're planning to eat there, just know the food isn't fast--it's made fresh to order, so expect a little wait, but it's worth it for hot, quality meals. My go-to is the egusi with chicken and a side of pounded yam. I'll also switch it up with their vegetable soup and pounded yam, which is always a good choice. I've tried the jollof rice as well--I'd give it about a 7/10. It's solid, especially with chicken, and I recommend asking for a little extra red sauce or gravy to take it up a notch. Overall, the food is consistently good when I order delivery. One thing to watch for--they've occasionally forgotten my extra pounded yam, so double-check your order before settling in. I can't speak on the dine-in service or ambiance yet, but based on the food alone, I'd definitely recommend them.

Loving some of the international flare here in the Greensboro area, and Mamaput is no exception. I…read moredo have to rate it around 3.5. Not a 3, but couldn't give it a 4 today. Stopped in for a weekday lunch and the person behind the counter was really nice. The place was clean and bright with an open air feel to it. I ordered an Egusi with Chicken and Fufu. Let's go through what all this is, but first why the 3.5 rating...the chicken. This is supposed to be fall off the bone that is fresh and stewed in the sauces. Great flavor for sure, but it was very tough. The plastic knife given had trouble cutting it. You want to think fall off the bone meat, this wasn't it. Not sure if I came in on a bad rotation where they reheated chicken from earlier or the night before, but it did not taste fresh as you'd expect. Ok now to the good stuff... Egusi: this is the main flavor, listed as a soup on the menu but more like a stew instead. It's nutty and hearty with 5 star flavor and spices. This thing rocked! Fufu: this as a mild and soft starch that goes with it all. Almost like a softer consistency gnocchi or some other potato/noodle combo. Not much to it by itself honestly, but man, what a great flavor bomb when you take a piece of it and dunk it in that amazing egusi. Maybe on a day with fresh and tender chicken, the trifecta would be complete: soft and chewy fufu + rich and nutty egusi + fall off the bone tender chicken. Unfortunately today the 3rd piece was missing.

I was in the mood for oxtails on a week night after the snow in Raleigh. Placed that were open late…read moreand considering the weather were far and few between but Hady's was open. We made the trek from the north side of town over and it was worth it. The place is immaculately clean and the menu is an extensive list of cuisine from all over the world. From Jamaica to Ghana and place in between. I know this could be a difficult balance to strike, but it was done well. I ordered the oxtails with rice and peace and plantains. The order was a nice size but I do feel the oxtails portion could have been bigger. Lots of sauce but not a lot of meat. The seasoning on it was very well done. Spicy but not too spicy. Well balanced. I enjoyed it along with my well portioned sides. The person with me got jollof rice and chicken. They said the rice was good and the grilled onion on top of the chicken was perfect. The chicken wasn't to their personal taste but looked well portioned and prepared. They also had a variety of bottled drinks to choose from like mango and hibiscus drinks. I would go back.

Jerk Chicken, Egusi Soup with Goat, Curry Chicken, Jollof Rice, Corn Fufu. All were flavorful…read morealthough some better than others. We really liked the Curry Chicken, jollof rice, and sides.

The food is absolutely phenomenal!!! I am from Chicago and have always been blessed to eat a…read moremultitude of cuisines. The food here was amazing. It was a bit of a wait so don't rush them. They are cooking delicious food. I have never been to any African restaurant where the food was cooked quickly. The peanut stew and fufu was plentiful and made me smile. My sons and mother also enjoyed the entrées they selected. I forgot what they ate. My sons have been here with their father once and were excited to return. The owner and staff were tremendously kind and greeted us with warm smiles. I must add, it is a bit pricey. I don't care though because we are supporting a Black-owned and operated business that provides good service and products. That's what's important. I am so glad this restaurant is in Southeast Raleigh.

I've been seeing African food content on TikTok lately, especially egusi soup and fufu. I really…read morewanted to try both, and jollof rice also. I ordered takeout from Elle Et Moi, which was chicken egusi, yam fufu, and jollof rice. It came as a combo. The egusi was delicious, absolute perfection. Slighly spicy and very generous with the chicken. I didn't know what to expect it to taste like, but it far exceeded my expections. The portion was generous. The jollof rice was very tasty. A bit of a kick and seasoned very well. I really enjoyed it. The only thing I didn't like was the fufu. I wanted to like it, but the texture was off. It didn't pinch off and roll around in my fingers like I've seen, where I make the little indentation to scoop up the soup. It was kind of dry and crumbly. Maybe it was warmed for too long and overcooked or something. I'll try again next time, and maybe try the plaintain version next. I'll definitely be back and look forward to trying other dishes!

Got to season the meet better and not just cook it. Also I would break exact change the daddy will…read moretry to get off on more money if he can.

Was craving Jollof rice and a friend who's raised here told me to go to Mama Gee's. Chef Kobbi…read moreimmediately made us felt like we went to his home, gave us a sample of jollof rice. Excited to return and try their summer Saturday's night specials

Staff wasn't friendly. He only pointed to the to go section when I came to pick up my order (this…read morewas my first time here). I got the suya appetizer, which wasn't as spicy as I prefer and the meat was tough, and the kids chicken jollof rice (the chicken was so flavorless and dry) but the rice had a good smokey flavor. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. The owner responded to this review. They did not greet me. To just point to an area is rude when I say I'm here to pick up an order. I would suggest that you all change this approach. I was excited to try the food based off of other reviews. Attached is a picture of the message that I received from them which confirms that they barely exchanged words (which is in fact rude for an establishment to do). I was not seeking a full conversation but a simple, polite sentence would have sufficed.

Always wanted to try African food and Yagg Sii Tenn delivered!…read more We ordered the Ox tail Jolof and Lamb Jolof. Along with fufu and curry vegetables. Everything was delicious, hot, and had the appropriate amount of spice. Also tried the ginger tumeric juice and it was unbelievably delicious. Will be going here again.

Wow! Honestly some of the best food I have ever had! Eric was so informative! Originally the juices…read morecaught our eye, and quickly our taste buds! We bought one of each and my only regret is that I didn't buy more than one of each. Unfortunately he was all out of one of them, I don't remember the name, but seriously, ask for the apple pie juice. He'll know what you're talking about. It's like little miracles dancing on your tongue! The food! The card I grabbed on my way put says "Serving good & wholesome food is our passion" and my goodness can you tell! We're from Los Angeles, CA, but I promise you, this place is worth the drive! Thank you Eric for the best blend of French & Senegalese food!!!

This is a new food spot that just opened in Blue Dogwood Public Market, serving Senegalese food. It…read moreis such a neat spot, and the food was wonderful! I had never tried Senegalese food before, but I saw lots of options that looked great on the menu. I ended up choosing the Chicken Yassa, which is marinated, roasted chicken legs over a bed of rice, served with plantains and mixed vegetables. The chicken was so super tender and flavorful, and went really great with the vegetables, which had just a little spice. They also have some really tasty juice and drink options. I really liked the juice I tried, made from the baobab tree. It was creamy and had a great sweet flavor. The owner was very nice and helpful as I decided what to get. Definitely check this place out (and also the other vendors in Blue Dogwood). This is a really great way to get some delicious global cuisine while supporting local restaurants close to Franklin St. (as a side note, it has it's own parking lot too, so you don't have to pay or search for parking along Franklin St. Always a good thing! They also have a really nice patio area).

A friend and I met here and split the veggie platter and a meat dish. We also split a bottle of…read morewine. The food was very good, and we had great conversation. The service made sure we were taken care of (when we were almost out of injera, they came in to see if we wanted more) but was unobtrusive. A great evening to be sure!

Awaze is the BEST! My husband is from Ethiopia and he (we) can tell you this food is 100%…read moreauthentic. We lived in NYC for over 10 years and no Ethiopian restaurants even came close to Awaze. We were so pleasantly surprised when we visited for the first time. Now we are regulars and it's our go to for Ethiopian food. Our favorite dishes are the Awaze Tibs, Shiro, Veggie Sampler, and hot tea. I also have several dietary restrictions (soy and dairy) and they always accommodate. Nearly all of their food is already dairy free. To top it off, the owners are incredibly kind. It truly feels like family. We cannot recommend this restaurant enough.

The restaurant is located just across from Brightleaf. There is a small parking lot, but check…read moreinside (before you pay) as they can validate in the restaurant. Ambiance is simple but nice, and seating is comfortable. It's a pleasure to sit in a space without being in a huge noisy echoing box. Food and drink offerings are excellent, including well made mocktails, and service is attentive, knowledgeable and cheerful. We'll see you there, again.

I was thrilled to learn that Ethiopian was on the menu in Durham given I miss having it at every…read moreturn while living in the DMV. And when I last lived in Durham 30+ years ago, having Ethiopian on Main Street Durham was unimaginable. But Durham on so many levels is a completely different universe. Goorsha is a very pleasant small dining room off a welcoming bar area when you come in. It was overcast and cold this early March day but the outside dining must be lovely later in the spring. We had a very helpful waitress answer a few questions and the food came quickly. The Sambusa appetizer should have perhaps taken a bit longer. The edges were crisp and tasty as was the Deko sauce it came with. But the center was still a bit cold so a bit more time was needed. I wanted beef tibs and went with the Zilzil tibs knowing there would be less sauce and danger of staining my work clothes. They were plentiful, well-cooked if not powerfully seasoned. They were quick to bring ample powered pepper so I could give it some kick dipping each injera enveloped bite for some added heat. The winner was my vegetarian dining companion who went with the very flexible pick three from many vegetarian options. They were a distinct yet complimentary troika of richly favored dishes. At least for lunch, Goorsha goes with individual plates rather than the traditional round platter family style so familiar in Ethiopian cuisine. It definitely worked for us given one of us was a vegetarian and the other all tibs all day. Definitely very glad to see it just across the street from Brightleaf Square and one of the earliest areas converted from tobacco warehouses to fashionable eateries. Glad it is part of the Durham eating scene.