Love this spot! Amazing west African food! Great service, delicious flavorful food, small space mainly to order and go sit out in the post central seating area. The golden bowl is what they have samples of before you order. This bowl has curry and plantain these are my favorite flavor of the dish it gives the dish a powerful flavor that blends so well with any protein. Unique traditional dish definitely worth a try. What I order : Golden Bowl any protein is a good combo (chicken/ steak /shrimp protein options) read more

ChopnBlok - POST Market - Golden Bowl with Roadside Steak (3pc) - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

I had a very disappointing experience. The portion size was much smaller than expected, especially for the price. The steak was supposed to be tender, but it was tough and chewy, and I only received three tiny pieces for a $10 steak add-on. I ordered my meal to go and didn't realize until I got home that my order was incorrect. I specifically ordered it with jollof rice, but I was given plain white rice instead. I tried to give the restaurant a chance to make things right by calling them. Instead of addressing my concerns, I was told they were busy and to call back in a few hours. That was frustrating, especially after spending $40 on a meal and an appetizer. Overall, the small portions, poor quality steak, incorrect order, and lack of immediate customer service made this one of the worst dining experiences I've had. Unfortunately, I won't be returning, and I can't recommend this restaurant based on my experience. read more

Popped by after grabbing my FIFA volunteer gear. There was an employee out front providing samples of the golden bowl and hibiscus tea. That little taste had me sold. Takeout order of Golden Bowl (added shrimp along with the chicken) and small Hibiscus tea (40$ish). Packed neatly for your home/office enjoying pleasure. The motherland curry is placed in a separate plastic container and the jollof jambalaya, curry, plantains, chicken & shrimp packed tightly like a little gift. Dish was enough for two meals; super flavorful. I'd definitely like to try them again not on a go. read more

ChopnBlok - POST Market - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

Oh so delicious and well worth it! I came on a Wednesday for lunch, so there was no line. Normally this place is packed on the weekends. The staff is really nice and can help you order if you need. I got the golden bowl and WOW!! Full of amazing favor. Very hearty and warm to fill my cup! It was also super filling as a bowl. My order took less than 10min to get ready. High recommend if you're at the Post! read more

ChopnBlok - POST Market - Golden Bowl - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love this place. Everytime I come to the Post I try to make myself try a different eating spot but it never works! They always have a sample of the Golden Bowl for anyone to taste & it's absolutely my go to dish. All the ingredients work well together in this Golden Bowl. The chicken, jollof rice, veggies, the sweet of the plantain with the spice in the curry makes for a delightfully seasoned bowl. I will admit the spice made my nose run but yet I would only describe it as a "subtle" spicy dish. One day I'll try another dish but for now. That golden bowl speaks to me everytime. I had leftovers & even the next day my taste buds got happy all over again! Never had Nigerian West African food or had it somewhere else, try it here, it's delightful!! Don't forget, they have a brick & mortar restaurant in Montrose. I have been... YET! read more

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I exclusively come to the Post for this Golden Bowl from ChopnBlock. The flavors are spectacular and so delicious. They season everything to perfection. The bowl has a nice combo of savory and sweet with the perfect amount of spice. The workers are super friendly and the ambiance is always lit because you're at the Post. I love coming here. read more

ChopnBlok - POST Market - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

My first West African food ever!!! Tried GOLDEN BOWL as the nice lady at the cashier suggested. Jesus! It's mind-blowing! The Spices. The Aroma. The perfectly charred BBQ Chicken. The perfectly cooked Brown Rice accompanied by the Tomato Chutney of some kind. The Sauce is also out of this world. Had this and then head up to the Rooftop Garden with a Twin Star Boba in my hand. Had an amazing day at POST HOUSTON. read more

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This place is deserving of its James Beard award. I got this at the Post food vendor market. I ordered the trad bowl. It came with smoked jollof jambalaya, chicken, thank veggies and stewed plantains. It was so good! The spices and herbs were very prominent and complemented all the food in the bowl. The chicken was very tender and seasoned very well! The staff was very nice and they have samples for you to try. I tried the motherland curry and it was very good! I'll have to come back to try the motherland or golden bowl. The atmoshere is very much a lively food court but with more neon lights and open light which makes for nice place to eat. read more

ChopnBlok - POST Market - Trad bowl - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Finally got a chance to try Chopnblok! Heard about it via word of mouth. Quick service; food came out fast. Got the Trad. Delicious! Variety of flavors with the jollof jambalaya, chicken, stewed plantains, & yaji veggies. Tried a few bites of Motherland. Curry flavor was ok. Meat pie minnies were really good! Would order from here again whenever I'm in the POST. read more

ChopnBlok - POST Market - Trad - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

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What a way to kick off 2026... new year... new shiny badge... and new dining experiences. ChopnBlock is not new to Houston, but it was for me until recently. I can't believe I waited so long to try the GOLDEN BOWL. This is one of the best bites to enter my mouth in a long time. ChopnBlok is nestled away inside of POST Houston. Their menu is quaint, and in fact, the famous Golden Bowl was not visible on the menu. Fortunately, the had a few signature dishes on display - the Golden Bowl was one of them. The Golden Bowl is one of the most complex and well balanced dishes I've ever had. Sweet, salty, smoky, spicy, and soulful, this dish is an explosion for flavors that will have your tongue tingling. The succulent grilled chicken, fluffy jollof jambalaya, stewed plantain and crunchy black eyed peas work together to create an unbelievable mix of textures that keep you excited for the next bite... and the next... and then suddenly it's gone. My only regret was sharing the bowl with my husband. I could probably eat two orders in one sitting. If you haven't had a Golden Bowl, please do your tastebuds a favor and get yourself over to ChopnBlok. read more

Excellently seasoned and prepared food. Friendly and helpful service that took time to explain the African dishes. Highly recommend! Small and a little noisy but don't let this keep you from trying it. read more

The chicken and rice curry was incredible. Super flavorful and it went quickly. I did not realize it was a landmark spot because of the chef until I looked it up after and it all made sense. One minor nit, wish the staff were a little happier and friendlier, it was so glum. read more

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The food is very flavorful just a little salty but that may just be my preference. Its a unique experience to try each dish. I usually get the motherland bowl with chicken. Its balanced with joloff rice, veggies and plantain. The hibiscus drink used to be my favorite but its not as concentrated as it used to me. So I don't get it anymore. Overall its a nice food spot to give a try. read more

ChopnBlok - POST Market - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

I need to learn how to cook like this because I don't get to eat west African food often. I heard so many great things about this restaurant that I had to put it on the itinerary (yes I am that girl lol) for my recent visit to Houston. The flavors are poppin in every bite, the ambiance of the restaurant is cultured and pleasantly unique, and the service was great. Our waitress took the time to answer all our questions and offered the best recommendations. We even spoke to either the chef or manager asking him to bring this to Miami. To eat: We shared an appetizer called chips and dip that consists of plantain chips, green dip and we inhaled it! For my entree, I got the golden bowl which is a jollof jambalaya bowl with curry, veggies and plantains. So fire. For my drink, I got the Gold Coast limeade refresher and it was perfect after a night of drinking. read more

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Was in Houston for a weekend work trip a little while back and went to Post market with a group and we loved this spot! Got their bowl and the jollof rice was so nicely seasoned. They also gave some samples out, which was cool and they even had a feature in the New York Times so you know it's good. Loved this the most out of everything we tried in the food hall. Definitely recommend! read more

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Literally some of the best food I've ever experienced! It's so good and a MUST try if you're in Houston. The staff is great the food is great. Overall a 10/10 experience. I find myself thinking about this food often. That's how you know you have something special. Can't wait to come back again and again read more

ChopnBlok - POST Market - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

Absolutely delicious meal from start to finish. A+ flavors across the board. Great service. Delightfully casual and festive atmosphere. Appetizers included polo club suya (grilled beef skewers), meat/veggies pie Minnie, deviled scotch egg with spiced turkey, plantain chips and dip of Liberian greens, coconut chicken bites. Entrees were Trad bowl (smokey jollof chicken jambalaya), Black Star bowl (waakye fried rice, shrimp, curry), and Buka bowl (rice and beans with short rib red stew) Dessert was house plantain bread with vanilla creme anglaise. read more

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One of the gem here inside POST Houston, great Nigerian food if you never tried it before. I do love they give out samples, so you will have an idea what the Nigerian food flavor is like. They also have a display of the bowl selection so you can see what the food looks like. This is a great place to start exploring food from another country you are not familiar with. During the weekday, they have one person in front of the house, so she was running the sample booth and the register. The restaurant is very nicely decoration. But we choose to sit in the common area. They will call your name out when your food is ready but if you sit far away, just go back and check. We got the Golden Bowl as that was the sample they were showcasing today. We ask for the sauce on the side. I have a great meal here and was able to let my stepmom try Nigerian food for the first time. read more

ChopnBlok - POST Market - Golden Bowl with the sauce on the side. - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

The golden bowl!! First I came with my sister who frequents Post. This was my first time so I planned to walk around first but as soon as I made a right in front of this place I was stopped and offered a sample of the golden bowl and the hibiscus tea. 10 out of 10 amazing pairing! I did a lap around the building but ultimately came back bc of how warm my body felt after that sample. True comfort food and so delicious. I even ordered a full size hibiscus to take back to Atlanta. Wish I could find food this good back at home but when I come back to visit I'll definitely return here The layout in such a small space is really on point and you can tell the owner paid attention to detail in every aspect. read more

ChopnBlok - POST Market - Golden bowl and hibiscus tea - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is probably the best food at The Post! It is on the pricier side but so worth it especially for extremely good food! I can't wait to try their other locations which is apparently notably better than this more fast food style one! read more

Enjoyed the main restaurant a few months ago so was hoping for the same delicious food and they didn't miss. I ordered the golden bowl and hibiscus tea. The restaurant was clean. They greet you of samples of the food which is much appreciated. The lady at the restaurant was knowledgeable and efficient. She even made recommendations and put my curry on the side for me. For such a long line, they were pretty quick with orders as well. read more

ChopnBlok - POST Market - Golden bowl and hibiscus tea - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food was good, tarnished only by indifferent service. Was initially excited about trying the food after reading great reviews. While they had samples of the food out, none were offered as we walked by, nor any sort of acknowledgement. Ok, fine. Stood at the counter for a bit while staff saw us and continued their conversation. Ok... was about to leave until one of them probably remembered that their job was supposed to sell food. We ordered something. I recalled it to be tasty compared to other things we picked up but not so memorable that I'd ever recommend or go back. read more

ChopnBlok - POST Market - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

Where to begin... where to begin. The food was amazing and flavorful. The vibe is nice, you can chill, converse, and listen to music. This place is great for a family, date, or catching up with friends. Golden: 10/10.. it was flavorful and perfectly blended with spices. I got mine with steak added and it was worth it. The steak was suya and it was tender and flavorful. The curry has fried black beans in it, so do not be surprised if you hit a crunch here and there. Oga Palmer: 8/10. The drink was good, don't get me wrong but the blending of the tea and lemonade was a bit off. It was refreshing and would recommend if you like hibiscus tea. Service: The server was great and just started, so he was very new. Just a heads up, service will be slow because they have limited staff that take care of a lot Of people. Reserve a table if you want to sit privately because they do get booked up. Your options outside of that is to sit outside in the patio area or at a community table. read more

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ChopnBlok has got to be one of the best establishments in all of Houston. It's always a difficult sell to try other food stalls that POST has to offer because I migrate towards ChopnBlok every time. I have never tasted food so incredibly bold and flavorful as what their menu offers. Their bowls are honest portions filled with the perfect combination of aromatic spices and subtle heat. The Golden bowl always hits! Traditional West African food will always be one of my favorite cuisines and ChopnBlok delivers every single time!! read more

This was my first time at the Post location. I was a little confused as to where to go since it was my first time there, but luckily I saw it right as I entered. There's a lot of restaurants within the building and it's very lively. There's decor was cute in the establishment and reminiscent of the restaurant location. I got the Motherland Bowl with the Rice n Greens and an order of veggie pies. The veggie pies were good, but I couldn't help but feel like there was cheese inside when it's supposed to be dairy free. It could've just been super delicious though. The Motherland bowl was great, although a little spicier than I remembered. The staff was just ok. They were moving quickly and when I was about to leave, it looked as though som of them were arguing in the kitchen.. that you can clearly see from the desk. Overall not bad to pick up and go. read more

Wowowowow! Came here for the first time last month and had a great experience! I had heard from friends this place was delicious so had to try it myself. Parking is quite easy. There's a parking gate directly in front of the place with ample parking. The system is set up to be paid online and is intuitive with great signage posted around as a reminder to "pay before you leave." You scan the code on your phone of your paid parking upon leaving the parking lot. To the food. I ordered the most common dish, the Golden bowl. Great suggestion by the lady at the register! The food is savory, spicy, & flavorful! My mouth still waters thinking of it :,) The seating is in the communal space of the food hall. Once you finish, there's great signage directing everyone where to leave dirty dishes/silverware. Overall a great place in a great concept of a food hall. I suggest it! 10/10! read more

ChopnBlok - POST Market - Golden Bowl - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

Loved my experience at ChopnBlok. This Black-owned business not only has amazing West African cuisine, but also an atmosphere that created a whole vibe. The food was fantastic. The space is beautiful designed; you could feel the African culture from the themed décor and the music. The server was very helpful, and the restaurant space was cozy. Highly recommend! read more

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Out of all the places in Post, Chopnblock stood out to me the most. They had samples of this wonderful curry... and that pulled me in. My friends and I shared a Golden Bowl and it was great. Every ingredient is balanced perfectly; there isn't too much curry or too much chicken. I loved the stewed plantains, felt like they added a sweetness that complimented the savory. I love the concept. read more

ChopnBlok - POST Market - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

Golden Bowl - I think the jollof is so smoky it's mouthwatering and the curry adds a nice touch! Plantain is yummy. Traditional - basically the golden bowl without the currry! Very yummy still. The flavor is rich. Chips & Dip - I like the plantain for sure but I think that the greens could be better. It tasted like it was just wanted up from the thawing from the freezer. Still okay but very watery. Service is amazing. In the Post. So average but their section is cute! read more

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Well...ChopnBlok is a WOW experience. I've frequented the POST location and am so happy there is now an actual restaurant. I've been with my girlfriends and introduced my brother when he took me out for my birthday. So far, I've tried the deviled eggs, the Motherland and the chopped salad, which is huge. I like that at the restaurant you can meds additional substitutions since the menu is more expensive than at POST. I've learned that black rice is incredible, and now I buy it ti cook at home. The curry sauces added to dishes here are delicious. Service is efficient. The servers are well versed in the cuisine and helpful in making decision. The energy is fantastic. Not pretentious, but vibrant while still chill. read more

Before planning out my eating plans for my Houston trip this past July/Aug, I had found this spot while scrolling through Instagram and I knew I had to try it out! This was one spot that I was going to try no matter the circumstances because it really stood out! They had the Golden Bowl and their Oga Palmer available to sample. They were both delicious! GF got the Golden Bowl and I got the Trad. The curry from the golden bowl was absolutely delicious but rather very salty. My trad was perfect. The smokey jollof jambalaya was on the drier side but very flavorful. The chicken and assortment of vegetables were amazing. My favorite part of the dish were definitely the plantains. I would highly recommend getting an extra side of the plantains because they were out of this world DELICIOUS! Service was pleasant and food came out in a timely manner. 100% recommended! DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS SPOT! I will be back if I'm ever in the Houston area again. read more

ChopnBlok - POST Market - Trad - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food- we got the golden bowl. Everything was tasty but a little oversalted to my taste. The hibiscus drink was a little on the sweet side but still tasty. Location- in a food hall called the post. I would say try their other location which also serves alcohol. Conclusion- i guess my expectations were a little high because of the New York Times recommendations but overall the food was decent and ill try again. read more

Can't wait to try the brick and mortar. Heard great things about the dining experience. read more

ChopnBlok - POST Market - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I have to give ChopnBlok 5 stars off the Minnie pies alone. Exactly what I want a beef pie to taste like with tons of spices in the meat and big chunks of carrots and potatoes. The crust was flaky and buttery but still mild and didn't cause a huge mess while letting the filling shine. I got the golden bowl which I thought I had gotten a sample of before at the post location but this wasn't what I remembered. I did order on DoorDash so not sure which location my food came from. I'm not a big fan of peanuts in food so I wasn't a big fan of the curry. The jollof jambalaya confused my brain where I can't say I loved it but I kept eating it because it was tasty. Also liked it even more with the plantains in a bit of bites which I loved the plantains. I got extra shrimp and loved the way the shrimp was cooked and seasoned and nice and plump but the chicken left something to be desired and the grill marks seemed fake and more like frozen chicken then real grill marks. The veggies were tasty but I only got a little bit. I didn't finish it but I wasn't fully disappointed. Just new flavors for me. Will definitely come back to try some of the other entrees like I'm very interested in some of the salads and cocktails! read more

While in Houston, I had the pleasure of meeting award-winning chef Ope Amosu, owner of ChopnBlok and the 2025 James Beard Award Winner for Best Chef: Texas. The vibe? Absolutely incredible. The staff was warm and welcoming, and the food--wow. If you know me, you know I always seek out the best places to eat, and this one did not disappoint. ChopnBlok is a celebration of West African cuisine at its finest. Flavorful, soulful, and beautifully executed. If you're ever in town, I highly recommend making this a stop on your culinary tour. You won't regret it. read more

ChopnBlok - POST Market - Book wall - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

We ordered this on DoorDash one day after hearing rave reviews and I do think they are deserved. The food was definitely enjoyable and I liked that it was a creative and unique spin on the Nigerian meals that me as a Nigerian am used to eating pretty much all the time. The curry sauce is really tasty and nicely seasoned and the salad was fresh. I really had no complaints and would definitely order their food again for sure. read more

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Grab a sample as I was walking by. So good went back and ordered. $25 a bit high I thought. Once I got it worth every penny. They were all very nice. read more

I tried a sample of the Golden Bowl and it was so good I had to get the full bowl. It's such a great combination of flavors. The plantains are sweet, the curry has a little spice, and the jambalaya is the perfect finish. This is one of the best things I've eaten in a while. read more

ChopnBlok - POST Market - Golden Bowl - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I would give this place a 4.5/5! Before we decided on this spot, they were giving out samples so my friend and I tried. Just from that, we knew we had to come back to ChopnBlock after exploring the upstairs area of the post. I ordered the Trad and my friend ordered the Motherland. I was just in heaven eating every bite- it was truly a flavor town experience. The chicken was tender and juicy, jollof rice was seasoned well, roasted vegetables were delightful, plantains were sweet, and the star of the show, the curry. Unfortunately, my friend's rice was a little undercooked but she was also blown away by how good the curry was. We ended up taking her leftovers home and microwaved it which helped with the issue. I will say, it's pretty expensive (the two dishes with tip was around a little over $40) but the quality of the ingredients and the taste of the dish makes it pretty worth it. In terms of service, the person serving the samples wasn't the most pleasant but I get that it's a Sunday night and she wanted to go home. However, the person who took our order was incredibly sweet and I loved her energy! I can't wait to come back and try more dishes from ChopnBlock! read more

ChopnBlok - POST Market - Trad and Motherland - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

ChopnBlok is located in the POST Market on the periphery of downtown Houston and stands out as a star in an otherwise crowded food court show. There is limited time on the lot for free parking so make sure to be efficient if you're not trying to pay for parking (I believe $5/hr after an hour on weekdays, or $5/hr after 20 minutes on weekends). A friend of mine mentioned ChopnBlok was mentioned in the Michelin Guide which peaked my interest given we're in a food hall but ultimately found out this actually wasn't the case. Regardless, they were handing out samples which hooked me immediately and I went in for the Golden Bowl with Chicken. Wow, the flavors, the balance, the creaminess, and the lightness - all mashed together for a delightful meal. I very rarely have options to West African food but would make this a monthly staple if we had these in Austin. Pricing for the food market is surprisingly high - maybe because rent in such a popular spot is not cheap, but overall the portion size will leave you feeling good. It wasn't until after the meal when I actually looked up if ChopnBlok was in the Michelin Guide and surprised that it wasn't on there. Frankly I wouldn't be surprised if they score a Bib Gourmand in future years - definitely a delightful culinary delight in a sea of strong food options. read more