This was my first time trying Nigerian cuisine but not my first time trying fufu. I really liked the ambience, it has a more upscale, classy vibe. Service is very friendly and they're quick to offer suggestions. Prices are reasonable since this is not the type of food that you can get anywhere. We ordered oxtail pepper soup, egusi soup with chicken, and jollof rice with beef. I wouldn't mind coming back here to try other items on the menu. -oxtail soup 5 - the soup is spicy but it's the type of spicy that is very enjoyable. The oxtail is super tender. Make sure you drink the soup when you're finished. -egusi soup with chicken 5 - the soup is hearty. You take a piece of fufu and dip it in the soup. Think of naan and how you use it to scoop up curry. It has bits of turkey, beef tendon, and smoked fish in addition to the chicken pieces. -jollof rice with beef 5 - the jollof rice is tomato based and very savory. You get 2 big pieces of beef and plantains. The beef is easy to cut and it's tasty. read more

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Friggin delicious!! Jollof rice is too die for!! Add beef and it makes it that much more amazing. Will be back again....and again... and again. read more

I've never tried Nigerian food ever, but this was my first time, and I got a egusi snd fufu it's not like what I expected in my head. I thought it was gonna be more good, but it was kind of mid and I it's not something I would wanna try again but staff was chill and the place looked really nice and the food overall was expensive for small portions, but it's a good first Try if you haven't tried to Nigerian food. read more

Bisi African Restaurant - Fufu and egusi soup - African Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

I'm giving a 5 based on courteousness, kindness, and food taste in combination. Don't forget to tip these individuals. It was my time trying this restaurant. The restaurant was very nice inside in my opinion. The wait at the door was short because they were between the front and back of the restaurant. I ordered a traditional Nigerian beer. It was cold, nice, rich and heavier than light lagers. They have other spirits, wine, beer and drink options which I was shocked but glad. Eforiro was good and flavorful with chicken. It could have been a pinch warmer for me in temperature. The fufu was perfect also smooth texture and good size. Asun nice and peppery. Great flavor and moisture on the meat still. Side of jollof rice. It has the smoky flavor profile but not excessive which I appreciate it. The staff was professional, kind, quick to clean the areas of the restaurant after a party left. The music was nice and cultural but not loud where you can't hear yourself talking to others. Parking lot parking in a strip mall. I noticed people getting orders to go and they appeared to be prepared fairly quickly. I would return. I basically ate lunch and ordered dinner to go. It was a peaceful Saturday afternoon experience. I'll return. read more

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So it was my first time going today and I had read high reviews. I had Egusi with chicken and fish impounded yam . The egusi was watery. The chicken was very very dry. Five out of 10 for me. The decor of the restaurant was very nice and the owner was very friendly, but with the food being not good, I will not return. i'm sending this review so hopefully it will help them out for the next time. read more

Bisi African Restaurant - Another picture of the extremely dry chicken - African Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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Excellent food, don't know why this place wasn't busier, but it was a chill vibe and the service was great. Soups are huge portions! Definitely recommend the gizzard and plantain appetizer. read more

I went here as a party of 3 on a Friday lunch and it was not busy. I think this is my first time trying Nigerian food and I had a positive experience. We were seated in a booth table and ordered the following - Palm wine - more like palm juice as the bottle says it is a bit fermented so there is a small amount of alcohol - I don't hate it or love it but it's great to try it out - Moi moi - steamed bean cake. Doesn't look appetizing but it's very delicious. My friend said this was his favorite dish, and I found the texture to be palatable based on the flavor profile. It was also one of the more affordable dishes and a Nigerian staple. - Jollof rice - we already ordered a good amount of food but we wanted to try this dish so we got it as a side. Very flavorful and the rice is cooked to a good consistency - Egusi - served with fufu which is pounded starchy vegetable that had a softer texture kinda chewy like mochi but not really, but pairs well with the dish. Egusi is a soup made from ground melon seeds and we chose to have fish for this. When you smell it it's a bit fishy but once you eat it, they prepared it very well. - Asun - spicy goat meat. They don't joke when they say it's very spicy! Despite the heat, we were able to finish this dish without much issue. The goat had a bit of fat but there's skin so the cut is different from other goat meat I tried, but this also made the dish all the more flavorful. Service is decent - the server fulfilled our requests adequately and in a timely manner read more

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Bisi's is in Schaumburg. This is the 1st African restaurant that I have been to. I went with a friend from Guana to help introduce me to some of the not so familiar food. This restaurant is take out only. I don't think they ever converted back to dine in after covid. We were told it would be about an hour for our food to be prepared before we ordered. We ordered a few items and it took about an hour on a Saturday evening. I had the Egusi soup with chicken, a beef patty, and some moi moi. The Egusi had some nice flavors going on that were mildly different. It felt very homestyle with the bone in chicken pieces. It was more of a stew than soup and it came with a good sized piece of fufu. The beef patty was savory and delicious. It's dough was similar to a buttery rich pie crust filled with seasoned ground beef. The patty had an uncanny resemblance to Jamaican beef patties. Now the moi moi was probably my least favorite. It wasn't bad but the texture was of a slightly mushy solid with a mild flavor. Nothing was super flavorful or spicy and my friend said everything he had was good. Many of the dishes were vegetarian or could be served without meat. I really wouldn't mind returning to try some other items. read more

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Clean restaurant! Food was amazing ! Friendly staff ! I might make this a regular spot ! read more

Bisi African Restaurant - Egusi Soup and fufu - African Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Excellent food and service. Family owned and operated and they make patrons feel like Family. I appreciate them sharing the Nigerian culture through food. read more

Was my very first time eating Nigerian food. Very good service. My meal was really good. I'll be returning.

Good food, service and good vibes. The staff is friendly and attentive to the needs of their patrons.

The interior is gorgeously decorated. Staff are attentive and quick to answer any questions. Food is super unique and fragrant. I had the goat in a dark black stew which was rich. Note that they don't profile you: if you ask for spicy, you're getting spicy. read more

This was my second time coming here. The first time, a friend of ours treated us to takeout from here. I wasn't feeling well, and it was basically cold by the time we got to it (our timing wasnt good) but for it to still had been good even being cold... I had to go back. The shrimp fried rice was good the first time I had it too but the jollof was really good. I'd refer this spot to anyone looking for authentic African cuisine read more

Bisi African Restaurant - Jollof Rice and chicken - African Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

have been coming to bisi for YEARSSSSS and he never misses! the jollof rice and plantains are my to go and the meat piessssss are a bonus !! been gatekeeping this place. service as also amazing and the vibes are there when sitting down inside to eat. read more

Bisi African Restaurant - African Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

My husband and I tried this fantastic restaurant today and the food was absolutely delicious! We ordered jollof rice that came with plantains, egusi soup, chicken, and a meat pie. The flavors of everything was outstanding. I'm so excited we tried this unique restaurant and will definitely be back very soon for more. read more

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Top rated white table cloth Nigerian food restaurant for eat in or ordered take away catered meal. Excellent service and food offerings.

Customer service and the atmosphere was inviting and friendly. I ordered egusi soup with fufu.The food was nice and hot temperature wise and the spices and flavor was incredible.Highly recommend and I'm grateful that the location is in close proximity on my commute home.I will definitely be back to try more variety of dishes but the egusi soup is top tier! read more

Bisi African Restaurant - Egusi and fufu with chicken - African Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

THIS PLACE OMG!! Me and my cousins went for the first time and the man working, who I believe is the owner, gave small business vibes in the best way. Whenever people walked in, he knew them by their first names! It is currently under construction so its takeout only. We waited for our food and talked / walked around. It's like a small museum that reclaims history in an empowering way and highlights fantastic art pieces! We shared how we are both from the coastal region of our country and he gave us a free order of plantains EACH! Now onto the food! We came to this place specifically, because we wanted to try fufu for the first time. I got the egusi soup with goat and fufu on the side with spice added. IT WAS SO GOOD. My cousin said "This is like a tamale and pozole wrapped in one" (not really but he was just saying its DAMN GOOD LOL)!! This place amazing and i can't wait to experience dine-in with them too! Support small businesses always. read more

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Great west African food, great portions, sauces and excellent beer and service. Definitely recommend if you are craving Nigerian, Ghanaian or other West African fare. It's not a sit down restaurant however - although there is a bar area where you can hang out while your meal is prepared. Just be prepared to take your meal to go and you're all good. read more

Food was amazing!!!! The owner Mr. Tony was very sweet and helpful. He made some recommendations for food options and they were a hit! He also gave us drink suggestions of beverages from Nigeria which also were amazing. We ordered jollof with beef, beef patty, suya, and egusi. All of it was amazing! Seasoned to perfection. The suya packs a punch of spice was but in a good way. If spice isn't your thing you may want to pass or eat it with the onion to balance it. The egusi with fish and fufu oh my goodness! Taste was divine. Had leftovers which we ate this morning and oh my so good!!!! Jollof was good as well and the plain rains were cooked perfectly. The meat pies are super hearty and filling. The portions sizes are great for the price. We literally fed 6 people off of the food and had leftovers. The decor inside the establishment is very nice. Although the dining room is not open currently the artifacts and photos on the wall are still present and definitely show the beauty of the establishment. After some time searching we found out go to for Nigerian food. Even though it's a little over a hour drive we'll be back! Matter of fact we were trying to go back today but they are closed on Sunday. A must try! read more

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Still good! Food is awesome and service is top notch. Jallof and fufu is the bomb. Asun is super spicy and good. read more

Bisi African Restaurant - two take out containers of food - African Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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This place is located in the same plaza as Vasco's Peri and Alibaba Kebab, which I reviewed weeks ago. We went here around 2pm on Wednesday to dine in. Unfortunately they are open only for pick up orders right now. I wish we could find "carry-out only" beforehand. But we were already there, so we decided to go for it. The guy in cashier was very nice and friendly. One thing I better mention here was he did not wear a face mask. Other two customers just came into the restaurant behind us did not wear a mask either. I understand they probably got vaccinated, but I know some people want to know that before trying there. Our order: Suya (skewered beef) Moi moi - bean cake Jollof Rice w/ white fish Beans and Corn Porridge Suya (skewered beef) - 3 stars. It was a little too spicy for me. Beef was lean but soft to bite through. Easy to eat, and nicely cooked. Loved the texture but hot for my taste. Moi Moi (bean cake) - 4 stars It looks so weird. If it stands up, I might think it is a candle for Halloween season. But flavors are there! Inside it has a roughly chopped eggs which gives it a nice texture. Beans and Corn Porridge - 4 stars Porridge was made of honey bean which is also used for Moi Moi, but this one should be cooked in a pot gradually into this soft texture. Flavor is completely different from Moi Moi, but still enjoyable. Jollof Rice with white fish - 4 stars Rice was a little spicy but much more enjoyable than skewered beef's heat. And fish is cooked properly, and very easy to eat with soft and flaky meat. Plantain - 5 stars Two main dishes came with plantain. I loved them! And it was the meal of the day today. Great texture, and sweet flavor. The thing I love the most about it was it matched well with all other dishes. After spicy beef, Moi Moi, and Porridge, I felt "comfort" to go back to plantain. I think the flavor was very well-calculated, and I could rely on that to clear my pallet. I apologize for my lack of vocabulary this time because this was my first time trying African cuisine. It was very different from any other dishes I have tried so far, and full of unfamiliar flavors. All flavors pile up as I go and they have the power to be "addictive". For spicy foods lovers, I would recommend Suya, but if you wanna try a little more gentle flavor, Moi Moi and Jollof Rice should be a good choice! And I have to say that their portion size was pretty big. One appetizer and one main dish will be enough foods for two adults. read more

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My two friends and I decided to try something new, so we went to try some authentic Nigerian food at Bisi African Restaurant. Our server was very friendly and courteous. He was especially helpful in pointing us to a few dishes for some unknowledgeable patrons. Moi Moi with Chicken and Egg- We had the moi moi with chicken and egg, and it tasted like ground up fish cake. It had a bit of a kick to it. Ayamashe with Beef - This dish was spicy, and it came with a small side of plantains. The plantains and rice were AWESOME. The beef was a little tough, and in retrospect, we should've ordered goat. Jallof Rice with Goat -The side order of plantains was great! The rice may have been flavored with tomato. The goat was stellar. I would order the dish solely for the goat again. Pounded Yam with Fish- This dish had some great components. The fish was cooked really well, and the spinach was great! The spice level was mild, and the flavors were pleasant. Aside from sitting near the window on a super hot day (which the server did warn me about), I loved my experience here. Will definitely be back! read more

This was truly amazing!!! The service was great the man working, who may be the owner, was so kind and spent time talking to us. I've been talking about coming here for a year now so glad I made the trip. Will be coming back and trying everything else. Meat was so tender and there was so much flavor. read more

Bisi African Restaurant - Oxtail Pepper Soup Jollof Rice Egusi - African Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

It took a few calls on different days to make sure they had the vegan dish, Efo Riro, and it was definitely worth the wait! Deliciously spicy (you can request your spice level when you place your order; I like a bit of heat and they nailed it!) spinach stew served with a side of fufu (pounded yam, basically mashed potato but white yams and not boring white potatoes and with a much smoother texture). The serving size of both the stew and fufu is HUGE! I will likely get 3 servings from my entree, and be stuffed each time. The staff is incredibly friendly and the food is simply amazing! They currently offer delivery and take-out only, but hope to include a dine-in option soon.. perhaps this summer? I look forward to that! This was my first experience with Nigerian food and suffice it to say I love the food and the people who prepared it. read more

Bisi Restaurant, specifically Anthony, was one of the highlights of my wedding celebration last weekend. Bisi even made an exception to cater on a day that he usually takes off. From the initial menu creation, to pricing, to explanation of food items to service staff, to coordination with my wedding planner--Anthony was the EPITOME of world-class service. Anthony was reachable same day with any question via email or text. He also applied for a permit with the city where the wedding was being held months in advance and worked seamlessly with the venue. My guests raved about how good the food was, especially the suya and asun. Bisi Restaurant was a God-send, in fact. I will be using Anthony for all of my Nigerian catering needs in the future, and recommend that you do the same if your goal is a luxury, stress-free event! 11/10 would recommend!!! read more

Bisi African Restaurant - African Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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I am quite speechless to say the least. I ordered the Jollof Rice with Chicken . It came with the best plantains i've ever had restaurant wise besides tasting a tad burnt. The Chicken is mouthwateringly falling off the bone. The rice is perfectly seasoned. i paid $20 for this but it was definitely worth it. If you're wondering if you should order pondering at reviews. CHOOSE THIS. You will not regret it . read more

Bisi African Restaurant - Jollof Rice with Chicken (comes with plantains) - African Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Simply amazing, clean environment, very nice easy listening, we arrived during these trying times. Plus we were super exhausted from driving truck all day. Let me tell you about the staff, Tony, I will name my next boy child after him, Tony was simply amazing, he prepared us good food, gave us good conversation this is was pleasant experience ... read more

Bisi African Restaurant - Pounded Yam / African delicacy - African Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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My first time trying this place and let me just tell you. AMAZING!!! they are sooo very friendly and welcoming. I ordered jollof rice with chicken seasoned to perfection. The chicken was soo tender it was falling off the bone super juicy and flavorful and the plantains were phenomenal. I also ordered egushi soup. Omg I loved every bite my pallet was very pleased and I will definitely recommend to every and anyone I know! Its hard to find African food in the suburbs without having to drive all the way to Chicago. I'm happy to have found this place and I will be coming back very often!!!! The inside of the restraunt was spacious and beautiful looking however they are currently just doing catering and carryout thank you for the carry out option! I will be back week after week! read more

Bisi African Restaurant - African Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

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The owner Tony is awesome and provides wonderful customer service, also he has a great quality of food along with some authentic Nigerian Beers. It's a great option for a taste of Nigerian Culture. If you decide to dine-in once it's open the music makes the ambiance worth the trip. read more

There aren't many Nigerian food options in the Chicagoland area, but Bisi is definitely worth the drive out to Schaumburg. We ordered the jollof rice with chicken & egusi with goat. I really enjoyed the jollof rice, which was so flavorful and included a side of maybe the best plantains I've ever had. It was my first time having egusi--it had a seafood-y flavor, so it wasn't personally my favorite but still good! The egusi also came with fufu, which was a great complement. The portions are large and is reasonably reflected in the price per dish. They're currently takeout only, and I would suggest calling ahead to order. We walked in to order and waited around 30 minutes for our piping hot food, which goes to show how fresh their food is! read more

Best Nigerian in the area, but a little limited in selection. Busy, so do order ahead and you still might have to wait. No peanut soup and fufu, which is my favorite. The egusi is okay, not spicy enough for me. Only take-out. Easy parking. read more

Best egusi soup I've ever had! I pray they open tomorrow I've been craving for a week!!

The customer service here is ridiculous. Only one person is the server, cashier and waiter. The turnaround time for your Order takes forever. If you ask about your order the man ignores you and walks away. Not cool. read more

Bisi African Restaurant - Ayamashe - African Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

Amazing food!! When in town for work this spot is my go to! Although I'm vegan this spot accommodates me with great options! Real authentic home cooked food! Nuf respect to this business! read more

I came here with a few friends because we all love trying new food and experiencing new cultures. When we walked in, I immediately felt comfortable. The interior is so nice and well-decorated, especially for a strip mall. The server welcomed us in right away and seated us at a round table. Before ordering, the server (owner? Owner's son?) explained the dishes, saying that they're all prepared well but still letting us know their best sellers. He mentioned the fried rice is not spicy at all, the jallof rice is mild, and the pounded yam is the spiciest of the three. We wanted to do family style but most of us ended up getting jallof rice with chicken. The other ordered fried rice with beef. Some of us wanted to try the goat, but being college students/recent grads, we weren't ready for spending extra $2 at the moment (the one who got beef didn't want to deal with the bone. PRIORITIES PEOPLE! Haha) Fast fwd: the food was great! The chicken was not dry, the rice was flavorful, not too spicy at all, and the plantains were very yummy. It helped balance the rest of the meal with its sweetness. Service was a little slow with it being almost empty, but previous reviews already mentioned that so it was expected. We ain't mad. It gave us time to talk cause once the food came, we stopped talking for a good 5 mins. Overall, I would come back again to try their other dishes! The pounded yam with goat sounds like my next choice. read more

Bisi African Restaurant - African Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

I had the pounded yam and egusi soup for lunch today with chicken added. It had great flavor and a nice little kick. I would definitely make the trip out here again. read more

We were ripped up total bill came to $118.88 It was a pick up order we were billed $155.55 There was no break down of item in the bill The egunsi soup look like infant excrement The pepper soup contains 8 tiny pieces of cow leg And tripe , bisi restaurant should be ashamed of themselves. read more

Bisi African Restaurant - This is the bill we were giving no itemization of what we bought - African Near Me - Schaumburg, Illinois

So I was treated to a birthday meal and got to pick the cuisine. I chose Ethiopian but was met with whining about coming into the city. So I came across Bisi out in suburbia, more west African and not close to Ethiopia but still in Africa. We had a leisurely lunch which we did family style. We started off with the appetizers of suya (beef skewers), and the gizzards and plantain which was a favorite for everyone. The gizzards were surprisingly tender (and tasted just like chicken). The jollof rice is served with plantain and a choice of meat which is extra. The pounded yam (fufu) comes in a oval shape and again is served with spinach and choice of meat. The efusi (spinach soup) is more a stew. For drinks we tried the Star beer and the palm juice which has a nice fermented kick to it and goes well with the cuisine. If you go with a bigger group get appetizers and maybe order one less entre than the number in your group. Service was really pleasant. They do a brisk business at lunchtime, mostly suburban office workers and a lot of carryout. Later the crowd was more expats. read more

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