I heard good things about Mama Philo's & made a note to try it out & to my surprise when I saw it…read moreon UberEats, I ordered it. I've never had African cuisine, so this was my first time & I was excited to try it. I ordered the meat pie, which was very good & fulfilling even. It's similar to a beef Pattie, however the pattie tasted very similar to coco bread which is what a beef pattie comes with if you choose to have it. I also tried the Egusi Soup (goat meat) with pounded yam. The combination together works very well. There was no overwhelming heat, it was well seasoned & the pounded yam was the perfect portion. Now the pounded yam alone has absolutely no taste, however it's meant to be eaten with the Egusi Soup. I've ordered twice from here & want to make my way to the restaurant to see how it is on the inside, however I have no complaints. I also like that they wrap the Egusi soup in Saran Wrap just in case it gets tilted or the bag goes upside down while being delivered. I always appreciate restaurants that take that extra step to secure the delivery.

As a native of west Africa and craves for my native food when I'm in another state for work, came…read moreacross this location. I did order my first meal by Uber eats, which was pretty tasty but small portions and I decided to visit for takeaway. Still nothing changed, the portions of it was so small and a little pricey, food was tasty. Everything in NYC has comma in it. Shops was decent, mainly for takeout only, suya was good, egwusi soups was okay, vegetable soups didn't taste that good, lacks seasoning. Fufu was tiny! I will definitely order some dishes again, service was excellent, my waiting period was not long compared to other African restaurants in the neighborhood. Location was great and waiting area looks clean / organized. See ya next time.

Cash only! I must mention this first. No delivery either and…read morethis place is strictly take out. Saw locals coming and going so I am excited to enjoy this! 1. Waakye and stew with spaghetti with meat 2. Jollof and vegetable with fish 3. Peanut soup/okra soup 4. Fufu and Banku Service was great. I will phone it in next time to shorten the wait time. Quiet ambiance will lots of love and care going on in the kitchen!

Aunthetic Ghanaian food that's conveniently located in Flatbush, which is lucky for me. It's a bit…read morestrange for the area, since the neighborhood is predominantly Carribean, but thankfully Akwaaba graces us (the name itself means, "Welcome", in Twi). I was told you know it's a legit place since inside, there's hanging one of the most common Ghanaian house decorations, the wall mat with the famous woman smiling from ear to ear, holding a vessel and a large bowl. This place is definitely a hole in the wall, resembling more of a closet on the side of a building than an actual eatery. It's cash only, be prepared, and also you might have to ring the doorbell since the guy isn't always there attentive waiting at the door. Prices were fair for what they were offering. We got the Banku with okra soup and Waakye with goat meat. Both were legit, according to my friend, and reminded him of home so much that he closed his eyes. He said we definitely need to go back.

The owner was on her cell when I came and didn't even greet me. After a another minute, she says to…read moreme this is an African. What do you want here. (While still on the phone) Yeah, the owner was rude and talks at you. Maybe it's cool in Nigeria, but not in Queens, NY. She didn't want to explain the menu. I ordered jollof rice because that was the mission I was sent on, paid, and left. Maybe I will try again. It will depend on how she responds if she responds to this review.

Very delicious food and quick and friendly service. I got the Jollof rice, fish, vegetables and…read morevegetables plantain. Cannot wait to come back and try more meals

This was my first experience with Nigerian food. I had a soup with fu fu. Service was very good…read more Staff double-checked if I was ok with the mixed meat as it consisted of beef hoof, and tripe with beef chunks. The food was delicious. I ate the soup with the fu fu with my hands. There was a sink to do just that close to the eating area. It was different and fun.

This little eatery was fantastic!!!!! The lady boss is soooooo friendly you'd forget you were still…read morein New York. We had fufu, goat, beef, jollof rice, veggies, fried donut and zobo juice. Everything was simply delicious, we inhaled the food within minutes and bought more to go. Other customers were nice and friendly too, made this little joint homey. Price: Friendliness: Deliciousness:

I got egusi with mixed meat, as that was the only egusi option for delivery. Mixed meat is my…read morefavorite way to enjoy egusi, but I try to be careful where I get it due to the need for everything to be cleaned super well since it usually includes things like tripe. WELP! Long story short, my food smelled and tasted like poop. POOP! I had to throw the whole thing away, I was so disappointed. PLEASE AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

Ewe is the warmest and most welcoming chef/host. It was almost like we were in her home kitchen…read more Ordered the goat with rice (and more) and almost ordered seconds had we not been so full from all the good eats. Definitely earned her NYT mentions each of the last three years!

Best African food in Brooklyn! Hands down- the Pounded Yam and Egusi is so addicting. I'm not…read moreborn eating African food but after I ate here I am in love with Suya and Egusi. Yum yum yum 10 out of 10

I went there a while back. This place really good Egusi and Fufu melts in your mouth. The lady…read moredon't bother you or anything blunt and straight forward. Recommend!

We took a drive to check out their French lunch buffet. It's not an offering I have heard about…read moreever, so I was really excited to see and eat! We found a charming and lovely restaurant with delightful French cooking. The deal really can't be beat. The small buffet area was ample both with options and flavor! She asked if we wanted a salad and choice of soups that they had for the day. They were brought out from the kitchen with a basket of rolls. We chose the creme of leeks soup. So warm and comforting! On the buffet: Turkey meatballs Chicken Dijon sauce Mussels & Clams Garlic sauce Also some sliced and cubed cheese were out on the buffet. For dessert they had small portions of bread pudding to help yourself to. We ate until we could eat no more! Marie was very kind and attentive. We were not rushed at all. We had a relaxing and pleasant lunch date. Honestly, if they were closer than us, I'd be there all the time. Maybe for dinner the next time! Lunch buffet is available Tuesdays-Saturday 11:00 am-2:30 pm

I had a really good time dining in at La Baraka. I always passed by the store but never really got…read morethe chance to go in. I'd been reading the reviews, following the restaurants social. I ordered UberEats from them before and was blown away by the tremendous offerings and generous portions. I decided to dine in and it was even better! The restaurant is located on the busy Northern Blvd between Morgan and Glenwood. The inside has a 19th century French ambiance, decorated with French posters, carpeted floors and a cozy warm dining area. Don't worry about the never ending traffic noise, commotion , and construction coming from outside. The calm and peaceful ambiance along with the music playing in the restaurant canceled out all the exterior noise. I opted in for their lunch buffet, which offered a ton of food for an amazing $18.95 deal which you can hardly find in this day and age. The restaurant gave a nice basket of warm bread with a generous amount of butter in a ramekin followed by a really good Tunisian salad with a little bit of everything. (fresh greens, cooked carrots, chickpea salad, diced cucumbers peppers and their take on the Ratatouille-- really good) I was given the option of getting their daily soup or the French Onion Soup with an up charge. I took the French option soup without any hesitation. Last time I had a good French onion soup was back when I attended college in upstate. Glad I got to try the one from here. The onion soup has an abundance of flavor with a generous amount of melted cheese and onions. The buffet selections were at the table. It came with two entrees (a chicken and a beef) cooked vegetables, mussels, mixed rice, cheese selection and slices bread cake. The entrees vary each day so be sure to call in and check. The chicken was moist, and juicy, served with a mushroom gravy. Similar to a Chicken Marsala dish. The stewed beef with mushrooms was nice and soft. The veggies included carrots and onions. The mussels were cooked to perfection, simmered in a nice buttery sauce. The meal also includes a cup of coffee or tea. What a great way to finish the meal. Marie was super nice and friendly. She gave me some insights on the food and the different menus they have on different days. A great establishment going strong for 47 years! Thank you Marie for everything. I will definitely be returning with my family.