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Came here for dinner on a Saturday evening. I was seated right away, but they were pretty busy and had a decent wait for larger groups. I'd definitely recommend making a reservation if you're going at a busier time. The service was fast and friendly, I had an overall very good experience! The peanut stewed spinach really caught my eye, so I knew I'd go for a dish with that included. I ended up going for the Nybani with half spiced rice and half coconut rice, with added spicy sauce. I thought it was really good! The beef was super rich and tender, both rices were good but i preferred the coconut rice after adding the spicy sauce. The peanut stewed spinach was very yummy, but I'm glad it came on a dish with a wide array of flavors. Would definitely recommend giving this spot a try if you're visiting town or local to Detroit!
Baobab Fare is unbelievable. This was one of those meals where you'll look down at your plate and surprisingly notice that it's licked clean. I ordered the Kumuhana with coconut rice. Absolutely the right decision. The chicken was tender, flavorful, and perfectly complemented by the coconut rice. Everything on the plate worked together; not a single bite felt wasted. The plantains were so good that I ordered an extra side. The service was strong as well. Everyone was attentive and welcoming, and the whole experience matched the quality of the food. Detroit has a lot of great places to eat, but Baobab Fare stands out. This was my first time here, and it definitely won't be my last. Highly recommend you make time to come here.
Had a nice birthday dinner here! It's more casual an environment than I expected, and was booked up on a Saturday evening. We ordered sambusa for an appetizer, and I honestly could have eaten like 10 of these as a meal. They were SO GOOD an honestly my favorite thing here. Awesome flavor in the chicken and the dipping sauce is something I would bottle and take home. You get the option to do half/half on the coconut or spiced rice with the entrees. We recommend the spiced for more flavor, but opt for both if you're curious about the coconut. I had the kumuhana chicken. The chicken had a nice smoky flavor. I didn't enjoy the plantains much. There was a huge portion of them and I found them bland...didn't eat them all. I enjoyed the beans, but overall the dish needed some pickled onions or something bright to lighten it up. The corn salad helped, but it needed more. The spinach in the nyumbani was another favorite item -- very good flavor and would have eaten a side of just that with bread or something. Would definitely return here if in the area to house some sambusa, but we won't be going out of our way to try this again.
Grey was amazing. Ask for her. She checked on his periodically, and made great recommendations from the menu. Now that the service is covered, let's talk about the food. Everything I tasted was absolutely phenomenal. Back loading from dessert, you can't go wrong with the Tami. It is super fresh and light. I had the goat shank and my friend had the Kumuhana. The goat was absolutely delicious along with the rice, beans, and corn in the bowl. My companion seem to truly enjoy her chicken dish. Watch out for the hot sauce! It was delicious, but I got a bite that made me cough my head off. Still worth it though! You don't wanna miss out on this place. Enjoy!
What a great Detroit Gem! All the food was unique African fare that I really enjoyed. Loved the simple menu, fresh ingredients, and kind service. Both the Nyumbani meal and the Kuku were both incredible, well seasoned and flavorful. Highly recommend to everyone in the area!
I was excited to visit Baobab Fare and try some of their vegan options. I ordered takeout, so I didn't get to fully experience the restaurant itself, but it looked cute and inviting. The food was delicious overall. The Intore was definitely the highlight--flavorful, well-seasoned, and with just the right amount of spice. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. My only disappointment was the value of some of the sides. The beans were good, but $7 felt steep for a portion that was around half a cup. The shokola was also quite small for $9. That said, I would absolutely recommend Baobab. I plan to go back and next time I'll stick with the main courses.
I was so let down by my experience at this highly recommended and well regarded spot. Chose to finally try this place for my birthday dinner and I was so excited to introduce my wife to East African cuisine. The good...the food is really good and came out rather quickly. Everything tasted fresh and it definitely reminded me of my time in the Horn of Africa. I got the Samaki and did not regret it. The sambusas were also great. I like the spiced rice much more than coconut. No complaints with the food. The service and the atmosphere, however, could not have been more the opposite. We felt so unwelcome and were treated so poorly by the server. We ran out of water halfway through our meal and asked for a refill and we didn't see her again until the check came. She rolled her eyes at my wife's pronunciation after she already apologized for not knowing how to pronounce it. She completely ignored the two questions we asked about the menu. I hate that this happened, I wanted to love this place so much but I would never go back after being treated that way. This was the total opposite of what you expect if you watch the chef's videos on IG or TikTok. What a letdown.
The food here is amazing. I've had African food before, but this is probably the best I've had so far. Anyone visiting Detroit should give Baobab Fare a try. We were quickly seated and the staff was very friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable about the menu. There was some catchy music playing that added to the vibe. Most of the menu is gluten free except for the sambusa so it's a great spot for anyone with celiac disease or gluten intolerance to visit (they fry those in a fryer that other items don't come into contact with). They also have some vegetarian and vegan options on the menu. Our food was served surprisingly fast. I had the mbuzi which is a braised goat shank dish served with spiced rice, corn salad, fried plantains, and stewed beans. The goat shank was very tender and flavorful. Literally fell off the bone. The corn salad was a nice refreshing touch to the dish. I love plantains so I obviously enjoyed those too. The stewed beans were soft and creamy. The rice was seasoned nicely and brought the dish together. For dessert we enjoyed the shokola y karanga and the coco mango. The shokola had a nice thick creamy texture from the coconut cream and was topped with crispy spiced peanuts that added a nice contrast to the dessert. My favorite of the two desserts was the coco mango. The coco mango was layered with coconut cream, mango coulis, mango chunks, and topped with toasted coconut. It had the perfect combination of textures, contrasting acidity and richness, and just the right amount of sweetness. Everyone who comes to Detroit needs to check out this restaurant!
We are from out of town and my friends took us there! What a great find! As a gluten free person, I was very excited about all the options! We were there for a late lunch and we had to wait maybe 20 minutes for a table. I got the passion fruit drink which was good. We also got the chips with the dipping sauce. That was a lovely way to start the meal. I love plantains so I was very excited to see it was part of most of the dishes. I got the kumuhama chicken. It comes with your choice of rice, beans, plantains and corn salad. It is flavorful without being spicy. I tried my friends' dishes and they were good too. The serving size is good and I think most people have enough to take some leftover home. We tried 2 of the desserts. The Tamu is very interesting and not too sweet if you aren't into overly sweet treat. The coco mango is more traditional "parfait " but still lovely. If I lived around, I would definitely hang there a bunch!
Seriously one of the best chicken dishes I've ever had. This place was a little ways away from the downtown area, but easy enough to get to by bus. For two people, without reservations, we waited about 30 minutes on an early Saturday evening. Well with the wait. The interior was nicely designed and the staff were very attentive. Ordered the Kumuhana and tried the Ji Hibiscus beverage. The drink was good, but on the sweet side. The food was amazing. Chicken was super tender, rice was cooked well, corn salad added a nice touch of freshness, and the plantains were good too. A very filling meal, I'm surprised I was able to finish it all. Would definitely come back again, if in town.
It required two visits, trying different dishes to finally have enough 411 to write a review. Tried: Sambusa, Plantains Chips & Dipping Sauce, Nyumbani, Kuku, Kumuhana, Mbuzi, Samaki, Intore, Mgoga, Tamu, Coco Mango, & Ji Passion Fruit My Favorites: Intore and Samaki - when it comes to flavor profiles, these two dishes shine over others. I also asked the waitress which dish is the most popular and they told me the Samaki is their #1 seller. I tired half/half on the rice on my first visit, this visit I went with spiced rice pilau only. I'm not a fan of coconuts, while the coconut rice doesn't have a overpowering coconut flavor, spiced rice will be my to go moving forward. Nyumbani, while decent, the meat was bit under seasoned to my taste. Kuku was the better over Kuhuhana. Mbuzi - the goat shank was lukewarm when we got it, it was bit hard to break the meat off the bone, but worth trying at least once. Service was superb on both visits, water bottle gets refilled w/o asking, and great experience. While I won't be able to make it out often, definitely will be on my list of places to revisit while in Detroit area.
A true, authentic and cultural gem! Baobab Fare is a celebrated East African restaurant in Detroit, founded by Burundian refugees Hamissi Mamba and Nadia Nijimbere. This was my first time here but definitely won't be the last. The food is so rich in color, flavor, and ethnic tradition - it feels like a homemade meal straight from Africa. I loved the flavor of my dish called "Nyumbani", the beef was so tender it broke apart with a touch of my fork. I went with friends - vegetarian and not - we all loved our dishes which were variations of one another considering the ingredients across each dish are similar.
What a deliciously cute spot! I'm a fan of East African food for sure, but not sure if I've had Burundi food specifically. The goat dish was DIVINE and it came out immediately. The kind of food that is slow cooked and hot and ready for whenever it's ordered. The beans, both rices, and the corn salad were delicious. 10/10 experience.
Absolutely PHENOMENAL! 10 stars! So of course we had reservations, and I would suggest you do the same because this place gets packed quickly and the dining area is not the biggest. Parking on the street wasn't too hard to find. Customer service was top notch. Everybody was delightful and very pleasant. The interior design was beautiful; simple yet modern with antique charm. The menu has a nice variety of foods. Now I will say, the samosa appetizer was good but much smaller than expected, especially for the price. Our entrees came out within a decent time frame and tasted better than our wildest dreams. My goat shank was the absolute best! The entire meal was so pleasing to the palate. My fiance ordered the catfish and enjoyed every bite as well. Even the eggplant dish was delicious! Something I also recommend is the corn salad. It gave the dish some freshness and tasted perfect with everything! For dessert we shared the coco mango. My fiance ate majority of it since my sweet tooth isn't as big. I am honestly so excited to return here for more East African excellence! read more
Other than the plantains which were hard and dry (which they did warn us happens sometimes), the food was delicious! I had the kuku and the sambusa, talk about flavor! Both were truly phenomenal, the meat was hot and juicy and the spiced rice was cooked perfectly. I also enjoyed the hibiscus soda which, other than it being in a can (the menu implies its "homemade "carbonated house hibiscus), did not disappoint at all! Service was pretty good, a bit slow, but friendly and the ambiance was great. Would definitely recommend! read more
The good and drinks were VERY tasty. Food came out extremely quickly, glavorfil and delicious. My hibiscus tea was so very tasty I should have gotten another to go. Now....the service was meh . The individuals weren't rude or anything just a bit MEH to me. I know some days are off/better than others so I won't let that affect the overall rating. The restaurant is a bit on the small side so this is not a large party location. You will be close to the next table too. So don't share any secrets lol I'll be back read more
I was visiting family in Michigan and was so happy I had done my research. After reading the reviews and accolades for the chef, I knew I had to make a trip to Detroit to taste the amazing fare here. Parking is plenty on the streets but signs sometimes are confusing, so I decided to park in a lot 2 blocks away. It was $5 for the whole day and coming from LA, I was thrilled for this!! Parking in downtown LA is close to $40, so this is a steal. I came early and there was plenty of seating. I had the coffee which blew me away as well as Nyumbani. I loved this dish, especially the Swiss chard. I usually fast till 2 pm but broke my fast at 11:15 am for this amazing dish! I came here alone and portion sizes are big, so I ended up taking some home. If you are visiting Detroit, come here for a fantastic meal and superb service. I love the people of Detroit, everyone was so friendly and I will definitely be back when I'm visiting Michigan again. read more
Wow. Just wow. Every so often you have a dining experience that makes you look forward to writing a review. Our dinner tonight at Baobab Fare was one of those occasions. We arrived close to 6pm on a Summer Saturday evening and were fortunate to skip the estimated 40 min wait for a table by sitting at the small bar. My wife started with a refreshing passion fruit drink while we reviewed a short menu where every dish looked fascinating. I went for the house specialty Nyumba and never looked back. read more
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2 years ago
Baobab Fare is a beautiful restaurant serving East African cuisine. Immediately upon entering, you feel embraced by its welcoming atmosphere. "More than a restaurant, Baobab Fare is a gathering place where all are welcomed and embraced" is printed in bold yellow letters on the wall behind the bar. We started with the sambusas, fried savory pastries filled with marinated grilled chicken, served with dipping sauce. These were delicious, especially with the dipping sauce. For my main dish, I had their signature dish, the Nyumbani. Tender beef, slow-simmered in ripened tomato sauce, served with fried plantains, peanut-stewed spinach, and your choice of spiced rice pilau or coconut rice. I loved the beef, the fried plantains, and the spiced rice pilau. I do wish the beef came with more sauce. Unfortunately I wasn't a fan of the peanut-stewed spinach. It tasted like cigarettes to me. However, I had three friends that ordered the same dish and devoured everything, including the spinach, so it might be an acquired taste. For dessert, I had the coco mango, which consisted of coconut cream with mango coulis and fresh mango chunks, topped with roasted coconut flakes. It was the perfect way to end the meal. Also, the service was amazing! read more
1 year ago
Some coworkers and I came here for dinner around 7pm on a Tuesday night it was 5 of us and the place was packed so wait time was an hour. We decided to just come back next day for lunch around 1130 which we were able to be seated right away (although it was filling up as we left) food was good and flavorful and friendly staff. The hibiscus tea (hot) was amazing. Me tried the sambusa for appetizers which were good and had a really good sauce with them. I had the samaki (fish) dish which was flavorful and love that I was able to get half and half of both rices as I couldn't choose however enjoyed the pilau better. read more
1 month ago
6 months ago
From the moment we walked through the door we were greeted with warmth and enthusiasm. We certainly felt at home! We started with the sambusa appetizer, its crunchy pastry exterior filled with a delightful savory chicken that shouted out for more! We ate it so fast we forgot to take a photo! That was followed by mbuzi, a slow roasted goat shank accompanied by yellow beans and two types of rice and fried plantains. We also ordered mhogo, only available on Wednesdays, a spread including yuca, sautéed spinach, shredded pan fried chicken and yellow beans. The flavors were so unique, they carried us to a far off land, making us feel like time travelers. Everything was delicious! Our only regret was not being in Detroit long enough to return for another meal. Be sure to add Baobob Fare to your must visit list. You'll be glad you did. read more
1 year ago
Excellent fresh food. It came out very fast. I would definitely come back for the Samosas. It was about $26/entree. We also got the hibiscus tea and ginger tea. I like that they give you a water jug for the table. It was very busy for a Friday afternoon but the service moved quickly. read more
It was super easy to make a reservation on Google. The restaurant was accommodating of my friend and I having luggage and allowed us to pick a seat with an open space next to us for our bags. I got the spiced coffee which was great, and my friend and I shared a dish so that we wouldn't have leftovers as well as an additional corn salad side. We still didn't finish all of the food! Good portion sizes, so tasty, flavorful, and balanced. read more
A few friends and I stopped by Baobab Fare this past Saturday for a late lunch. I haven't had East African cuisine, but one of my friends really hyped this place up so we were all quite excited. The service was good and friendly, and the food came out rather quickly. NYUMBANI - 21 This is the slow roasted beef simmered in tomato sauce, and it comes with a few pieces of fried plantains, a hearty portion of peanut-spinach stew, and some rice (I chose half/half spiced rice and coconut rice). Besides the beef being a bit tough (and not as tender as I hoped), the flavor was so homey and rich. With the coconut rice, I got a mix of natural sweetness of the tomatoes, and the subtle tropical nutty sweetness of the coconut that made a great combination. The spiced rice was also very delicious but it's not actually spicy. The peanut-spinach stew was also quite flavorful but a tad salty. The plantains were great for something sweet to balance all the savory flavors. One of my friends got the MBUZI here and I'd say that one is quite worth. The goat shank is generous with lots of flavorful meat. He had a lot of leftovers. I'd recommend trying this here. We had a good experience and I'd come back in the future. read more
First time coming here, though I've had food from Baobab Fare at events in the area before. We ate outside as it was a beautiful day. The service was very good and the environment was great. We had their signature beef dish, though I'm forgetting the name. It was flavorful and came with a uniquely prepared spinach and a coconut rice and plantains. I'd say food is a 4.5 star. Pricing is pretty high for lunch at $21 for an entree. But definitely worth trying if you're in the area and like something flavorful and unique. read more
1 year ago
Food: Yum! It's clear they know what they're doing in this department and their 2024 James Beard nomination was well deserved. They must have a bunch of veteran grandmothers cooking in the back because everything was seasoned to the edge but also felt so homey. We got the sambusas, an East African rendition of the samosa, the signature nyumbani, and the samaki. The sambusas were a good appetizer, not bad but nothing too crazy. Both the main entrees were so well balanced and packed with so much food. The slow cooked savory beef of the nyumbani was a tad on the dry side but made up for its robust, unctuous flavor, the rice was well spiced, the spinach had surprisingly intense smokiness, and the fried plantains made for a nice sweet palate cleanser. This might be crazy but the LeBron James of the entire meal was the fish of the samaki. So fresh, so tender, so tasty! The sides of the samaki were so freaking good too! I'm never one to pick sea over land but this won me over. Service: Welcoming for sure! We got everything we requested in a timely manner. Shout out to the homemade salsa they were passing out. Holy crap, that little spicy cup was life! I need that salsa recipe pronto! Ambience: Baobab has a lot of modern and inviting touches to let everyone know how hip they are while maintaining their roots with East African decor sprinkled in here and there. Not too fancy but not too casual, the environment rides the fence well. Overall: Wow, it's nice to see an establishment put so much care in every part of the plate. If I had to pick one restaurant for someone to try in the D to represent the city, it would def have to be this. A seemingly unambiguous sleepy corner at first glance that gives way to amazing depth of tradition, culture, and food. read more
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We came on a Sunday evening and were seated right away. We ordered at 7:40pm and the food came out at 7:53pm. Service was excellent! They were very attentive to us. Food was delicious. 5/5 easy. We got the mbuzi (goat), nyumbani (beef), and kumuhana (chicken). They were all delicious, but the goat was my favorite. Loved it so much, I was tempted to order another mbuzi dish. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
A beautiful awesome day amazing people of the world. Today, we try out East African food at Baobab Fare in downtown Detroit. Now, do I know anything about East African food? No. But we're here, we're hungry AF, and let's give the food a go shall we. First off, we have the fish dish called Samaki. It had the corn, plantains, and coconut rice. The plate was ok. It didn't really quite give me that OMG feeling that I was looking for. Then there's the eggplant dish called Intore. This was definitely a lot better than the fish dish. If you're about a vegetarian plate, this is a wonderful dish for you. Now we're on to the desserts, The Tamura, which is a passion fruit and avocado that's an explosion in the mouth. The other dessert is the Coco Mango, which was also an amazing dessert as well. Anywho, this place is totally dope. Everyone should give this spot a try and lemme know what you think. Gimme a follow as well for more foodie adventure. Thank you so much for reading my review. I hope this helps with your decision-making experience. Enjoy your awesome yelptastic day! read more
Literally everything was delicious here. Our server was awesome and they were super accommodating and our wait was shorter than expected. Everything was soooo flavorful and seasoned perfectly. We also had the spiced coffee which we loved and a mango desert that was to die for. We'll definitely be back! read more
5 months ago
I hat a fun and delicious dinner. Loved the tasting menu! Warm and inviting and a true experience! read more
5 months ago
I've heard such good things about this place every time I turn around, but haven't found the time until now to go. My friend and I marched downtown in the cold and snow to see what all the hype was about. Walking in, the place has a decent amount of seating and we were waited on right away. We both kind of knew what we wanted because we'd reviewed the menu prior. We both decided and knew were going to split/try each others dishes since we were so excited to be here. I went with the Nyumbani and my friend went with the Kuku dish. Both were amazing in taste, texture and spice range. We were honestly afraid that it was going to be hot spicy since African fare food tends to run hot. This was not. It was well seasoned and not heat spicy at all. I got the Spice rice Pilau and my friend went with the coconut rice. Both rice dishes were excellent, and one was not better than the other. Overall it was a positive experience and worth going here. They have a variety of "in-house" drinks including African Tea, coffee, and a few others. I did not order a pop this time and stuck with water as I was too excited to try their food versus worrying about my usual beverage refills. The menu does make me laugh though because they only offer certain dishes on their menus at certain times. One goat dish is only available on Tuesdays for dinner? Another dish on their menu (not listed on the website) was only available on Wednesday's for lunch. This, for some reason entertained me as I couldn't help but laugh. Anyway, get your goat meal on Tuesday nights I guess! Also, they were out of stock on the Ginger tea and the Lemongrass one, so I went with Hibiscus tea which was so so. It was kind of tart for me so I couldn't finish it all. Can we order more tea please? Place is fabulous, and if anyone tells you different, just ignore them! read more
What a pleasant surprise! The place looked great on the inside. We had reservations, which was critical, because the place is small and filled up quickly. We we allowed to sit anywhere. We sat down for maybe 5 minutes and were asked if we could move one table back to accommodate a larger party. We obliged and were treated to a free dessert. It was great by the way. We order the Samosa appetizer, Mbuzi, Samaki, Intore and the Coco Mango for dessert. The Samosa was fantastic. So delicious and the sauce that came with it paired very well. The only downside was that there were only 3 for $10. 5 would have been perfect. The Mbuzi was the standout dish. The goat was cooked perfectly. That's a must have if you decide to go. The flash fried catfish in the Samaki was delectable. A good portion size and light and fluffy. Perfectly cooked and seasoned with a slight crisp to it. The corn salad that accompanied it was great too. Fresh and refreshing summer side. The Eggplant was perfect in the Intore. Highly recommended if you're Vegan. Lastly the Coco Mango was a perfect treat to end the meal. Naturally sweet and creamy. This was a great experience and I will be coming back. Also I was pleasantly surprised by how inexpensive everything was. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Ok. Gave it another chance. This time my son and I visited. Service was good. We started with plantain chip appetizer. Food was delivered hot and delicious. I spoke to Nadia, the owner, whom I had earlier shared my disappointment with my first visit. This dining experience was much better. read more
Be sure to make reservations in advance--this place gets extremely busy! I finally managed to get a table last week without a reservation, but the first time I tried, there was an hour-long wait, and I couldn't stick around. I'm so glad I gave it another shot. The food? OMG, it was absolutely delicious! Savory, filling, and worth the hype. My only complaint is that I wish they had a liquor license! Who doesn't like a good cocktail with tasty meal? read more
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1 year ago
The food was outstanding! It was my first time having east African food it did not disappoint. I was very hesitant to try but I will definitely have it again! The vibe was chill. I liked the look of the building. I would give five stars however the service from the waitresses and the front was not great. The kitchen was very quick. But the waitresses didn't seem to care. read more
10 months ago
1 year ago
After a wonderful play at the Fisher Theatre, we walked to Baobab Fare to try out a restaurant with nearly consistent raved reviews on all platforms. It did not disappoint. As our friend exclaimed, "This dining experience takes our outing to a whole new level". I began with a spiced coffee and thoroughly enjoyed its rich, spicy and aromatic qualities. The frothy oat milk was the perfect accompaniment. The food....OMG.....I can't stop daydreaming about it. Everything was divine. Each dish was so flavorful and perfectly cooked, yet not at all spicy or overpowering. Our vegetarian friend had the dish that included all veggie sides. It looked and smelled amazing. She loved it. We sampled their fish and goat dishes. Perfection. You know that feeling where what you see, smell and taste all come together and their union was divine? Ya..... so good. Dessert was also well worth the experience. They were out of their mango coconut dessert yet the other two options were thoroughly enjoyed. Rich, cool, smooth, sweet, tangy.... Perfect. We challenged our wait staff with questions, ambivalence, asking for substitutions and cashing out then going back for dessert. Not a problem. They were gracious, polite, helpful and efficient. Be prepared to add a nice tip. These people deserve it. The small restaurant remained busy during our stay. We were seated and needed to flag down a server to get the ball rolling, but all was wonderful thereafter. Our food came quickly, was visually enticing and we were checked on often. The ambience was urban, cool, cheery and steeped in a feeling of community. I wish there were an option to add bonus stars. Baobab would definitely deserve highest recognition. The tab? Who knows? I would have paid any amount they charged, happily. Needless to say, we are returning.... Often! read more
I need to return back to Baobab Fare and try other dishes!! I just read the owners story (I know, where have I been?!) and want to support this lovely restaurant even more!! The first (& only) time (so far) that we went, we got the Kumuhana- delicious. The service was excellent also. I can't wait to go back & try some other dishes in addition to supporting this business! read more
I stopped in for lunch with a friend. Best decision ever!! The warm colors, wonderful decor, and soothing music give this restaurant a welcoming atmosphere. We arrived minutes after they opened. We were seated immediately. Stephanie answered our questions and took our order. Our drinks came out quick and the food followed. Everything was delicious! Everything!! If you haven't already visited, make it a priority! Street metered parking read more
This came as a recommendation from a co-worker. I'd never have African food before but now I'm in love. I had the NYUMBANI which was delicious! The tomato sauce they put on top I asked for a side to take home. The coconut and spiced rice was delicious; I got half and half. Why have one when you can have both! The fried plantains were crispy on the outside and sweet on the inside. I added the corn salad which was a nice refreshing element had diced cucumbers in it. Reminded me of a cold elote salad. The warm spices were perfect. I had spiced coffee which was delicious. My coworkers each had different things One had the eggplant dish one had the goat and two had the chicken. All loved their food. I will DEF be back. The atmosphere is very open and eerie it's on the corner of two streets so it's all windows so it feels very open and breathable. They sell their passion fruit drink and some clothing some dark chocolate and some other items to go. The customer service was fantastic. There was always someone within sight to get assistance and he came back often and asked if we needed anything additional. We didn't. For my first experience with African food I am super pleased and very impressed. Yum! read more
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