Senegalese cuisine needs to make it to the top of your food list if it's not already on there…read more Hady's had some of the best food I've had in international cuisine. The lamb was tender and melted off the bone, the fufu was soft and hearty, and the plantains were scrumptious. The restaurant itself was very very clean, service was fast, and the bathrooms were spotless. I can't understand why it took me so long to try Hady's, but this will quickly become a staple.

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.

Great service and really good food! The customer service was excellent and would definitely…read morerecommend enjoying a meal here.

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!

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.

Cute restaurant. A very cool and authentic-feeling vibe. The thought put into detail was much…read moreappreciated, from the wall art to the wooden African-shaped platters. Loved the artsy outdoor seating, made from recycled materials such as tires and barrels. Resonated with the art lover in me! The server was very nice and willing to talk us through our meal selection. My friend opted for the veggie platter (spicy collard greens, cabbage, seasoned green beans) and I ordered Fu Fu and egusi. Trying the new cuisine was very exciting, but both my friend and I agreed that we would do more research and order something different next time.

Came here for an early dinner and enjoyed the experience. This was my second time coming. We were…read moreinitially the only ones in there, but several others followed suit. The person working the tables was alone, but efficient. We ordered two meat based entrees and a veggie sampler. They put everything on one plate for easy sharing (they asks your preference). The portions are perfect for sharing. The injera was a little bit more sour than my taste prefers, but it was still of good quality, texture and portion. The beef was so well seasoned. It is moderately spicy, so expect that. The veggies were delicious as well and pair well with the beef. We had the ground beef and the tips both. We got the ground meat cooked vs raw but you can choose. The restaurant is nothing fancy, but clean and decorated for the cuisine. The music playing meets the moment as well. I will absolutely be back and would recommend them to others looking for authentic Ethiopian cuisine.

Flavorless, over-spicy food with not much taste. Appetizer size was unfortunate and would NOT comeread more

Have eaten here know several times and each time has been great. The food is good and sizes are…read moregood for tapas style. The beets were great as was the cauliflower and chicken. Our only complaint is there being out of items we really wanted and the wait staff not knowing it was "86'd". In general though we've been happy every time we've gone.

Summary: Great, intimate interior; server was kind and attentive; food was mostly good but chicken…read moredishes were a bit flat; confusing hours and interesting interaction at the end. Heads up- they actually close at 9 PM, not 10 PM. Our server was great in recommending that between three people, we could share two bigger dishes and 3-4 smaller ones- that was more than enough to fill us up. It was a bit confusing to tell which dishes on the menu were small and which were the big ones, she did explain once and kindly did again when we requested. We were also told that we needed to order everything in one go so they pace the dishes coming out. I came here with two of my girl friends to celebrate a night of accomplishments- from graduate school graduations, to starting a new job, to traveling solo. Our food was good overall. Some highlights: the goat is a MUST have. One of the best goat dishes I've ever had- meat is so tender and juicy, fall off the bone, very succulent, extremely flavorful. One of my friends who isn't often a fan of goat, really loved it and also ranked it as her favorite dish. The cauliflower was incredible, especially with the special peanut/sesame/curry-like sauce. Incredible cocktails- a favorite were the Red Ghost (with tequila), and I believe the Spanish Citrus Spritz (I might have gotten the name wrong). The slightly flatter dishes were both the chicken dishes we had- they both felt like they were lacking in flavor, the Berbere Half Chicken and Piri Piri Chicken Wings. The chicken wings in particular didn't feel quite notable, we wish there was also a different sauce- even though it was coated with spices, it felt like it was a bit flat and the flavor was way too subtle. Similar with the Berbere Half Chicken. Lastly- the hours are really confusing. We saw online, both Google and Yelp that the restaurant closed at 10 PM. We didn't see it in noticeable writing nor were we notified in advance that they actually close at 9 PM. Because there was also another table, and that we checked online for their closing time, we thought we were doing okay on time. A man came up a bit after nine to check if we needed anything else, we were about to start on our cake (we called in advance to make sure it was okay), and then told us they closed at nine with undertones of asking us to leave. It was kind of them to let us know after we were there past nine, however it was also confusing because he checked on the table behind us and didn't tell them. We kindly checked with them since we didn't see anywhere/weren't notified by anyone about the time, and he told us that Google actually didn't let them change the times so it was now nice to know. They also brought a new dish out for them as well after 5 minutes, and it left us confused, especially since they didn't say anything to their table and only told ours. Not wanting to bother them, we packed up quietly and left, weren't greeted out but I suppose it was late. If we had known, we definitely would have respected the time and have left. I was particularly excited to come here especially because my school also has a Zweli's restaurant/cafe too that I have gone almost weekly- they're different, but I've always had a great experience there. I think the interaction here at the restaurant left me a bit off at this location.

My friend and I shared the vegetarian sampler and meat sampler and both were fantastic. The flavors…read morewere wonderful and the presentation was lovely. The staff was friendly and welcoming. The food rivaled Ethiopian food I've had in larger cities. So good!

I grew up in St. Paul, MN, where Ethiopian food is easy to find and very good. After moving to…read moreNorth Carolina, I had one mediocre takeout experience and have been hesitant to try again. Yesterday my parents told me they went to one of my favorite Ethiopian spots in the Twin Cities, and that was the motivation I needed...I went searching for Ethiopian food today, and Awaze in Cary delivered. What we ordered: Veggie Platter -- great variety and solid flavor across the board. Doro Wot -- rich, comforting, and cooked well. Awaze Lamb Tibs -- tender and flavorful. Spiced Hot Tea -- loved it; perfect on a chilly day. Everything tasted fresh and authentic, and the injera was soft with the right tang. It felt on par with what I used to get in Minnesota. One note: We asked for the lamb tibs to be spicy, but it came out pretty mild. Not a dealbreaker at all, and I've found that to be fairly common with "spicy" dishes in NC in general , just something to know if you're looking for real heat.

A solid Ethiopian spot. It was a new cuisine to several members of our large party, so the more…read moremodern or Americanized aspects of the restaurant (for example, they offer utensils, whereas some of the more traditional restaurants do not) helped make it a bit more familiar. The spice has a bit of a kick, but I personally enjoyed the fosolia (green beans and carrots - I'm not the biggest fan of either ingredient separately, but they were soft enough when cooked that it did appeal to me!), kik alecha (yellow split peas), and misir kik (red lentils). Goosha is right across the street from Brightleaf Square, a cute shopping area in a previous industrial park. There's also free parking in the Shooters lot.

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.

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).

First time having Zimbabwean food and it did not disappoint! We ordered beef samosas for appetizers…read moreand oxtail, goat stew, dovi shrimp, and piri piri chicken for entrees and all were really good! The rice and dessert donuts felt like they were missing something and our server wasn't that attentive to us. The interior was nice though!

Placed an order online and it said that it'd be ready by 12:15pm. Got to the restaurant a little…read moreafter that and it was closed. Tried calling and received no answer. If you're going be closed, update your hours and social media and close your online ordering system. They took the money so I had to end up disputing the charge with my bank.