Wanted to treat hubby to some cuisine from his culture and so we went here. It's a long distance…read morefrom home but it was a mild weather day in December so we decided to make the drive on 12/9/24. We ring the bell and a young boy let us in and we sat down. It was awhile before someone came to tend to us but as my husband was explaining to me, in the African culture, you go to them to tell them what you want, not the other way around. They were in the back busy cooking and preparing, there is a open window where you can order. We got to meet the owner who the restaurant is named after, Anayo. He was awesome! I wanted to order the fried rice or the coconut rice but those are large orders for several people which are only for call in but they don't indicate that on the menu. I got to order the last meat pie they had and OMG, I'm still dreaming about how good it was! I ordered the jollof rice and told them mild spice but it was still a bit too hot for me but in Nigeria, that is how they spice their food, LOL. It comes with goat meat and fish. I loved the fish as it was flavorful, crispy and delicious! I will make sure to order that fish again. Hubby got the Nkwobi made with cow feet, scotch bonnet pepper, onion, palm oil Spinach and seasonings. It was so hot but he enjoyed every bit of it. Anayo told us that they have only been open for 1 year. I hope they continue and thrive. I got to taste a strawberry yogurt drink that they had in the frig that was in a 1 liter container. I really enjoyed that also. You get the bill after you pay - they told us our total for us to pay. Not used to that but they aren't the first business that I've experience to do that. Area was very quiet that evening. Thank you Nayo's - see you soon!

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Cannot express how delicious and tender this food is. This is a community cornerstone for…read moreBronzeville. If you've never had fufu or djolof, this is the perfect place to get your toes wet. The Chicken and Fish are the perfect place to start for mains. Give your time to this family owned spot.

The food was good, just not memorable for me personally. I'm West African, so maybe my standards…read morefor dibi are a little higher. The lamb was flavorful and nicely grilled, but I've definitely had better. I also really wish they served attiéké instead of couscous. The mixed vegetables in the couscous didn't really add much and felt unnecessary. Service was also surprisingly slow considering there were only two other tables during the day when we visited. That said, I do think this is a solid spot for Americans or anyone new to West African food who wants to try something approachable and tasty. The flavors are there, I just wasn't blown away or craving a second plate.

5 stars! Definitely some of the most delicious chicken we ever had by far!…read more Would love to try everything on the menu, they were unfortunately out of the kebabs when we were there so didn't get to try those. Can't wait to go back!

03/23/26 - Yum it's been a long time since I've been here. There food is absolutely delicious. I…read moremet my sister here for lunch. She ordered the whole chicken plate that comes w/two sides. You get 4 quarters. 2 breast/wings & w/2 thigh/leg. As usual the chicken here is remarkable. This meal comes w/2 sides we ordered the fries & yellow rice. Nando has several locations in Chicago & the suburbs. They all serve the same high quality delicious chicken. Yeah I guess you can say I'm a huge fan of their food. More than just serving awesome food Nando Peri Peri stepped up big time during the 2020 Covid year and provided FREE meals for hospital workers & the first responders like the firemen & police. This says a lot about this restaurant organization. This is when I first became aware of Nando because my wife works in a hospital I was also told that they bring some select employees to Johannesburg South Africa where Nando Peri Peri originated. The concept combines Portuguese culinary influences with Mozambican ingredients & it produces an excellent product. I'm a lifelong customer

Great low-key spot for somali cuisine in the old town area. The staff were super friendly, and lots…read moreof the patrons seemed to be regulars. I split a meal with the friend, we got the chicken dinner and two samosas. The portions were great and we were both satisfied. Rice was delicious, the yellow split peas were great as well, and the chicken hit the spot. The samosas were just okay, I enjoyed them but would probably get something else next time. We got milk tea which wasn't too strong so it was fine to drink at night. Overall, it was a nice spot. I would really love to come back and try the lunch menu sometime!

We love to eat where the "locals" eat. Great service and we were warmly treated. The space is a…read moresimple kitchenette feeling with everything basic but serviceable.

I actually never ate here; they didn't open at the posted hours…read more I waited for 30 minutes for the place to open on a Sunday afternoon and no one was there. The hours posted stated they opened at 2:00 p.m., but I gave up after half an hour in the hot sun. There wasn't even anyone inside. I understand that things happen, but found this unacceptable and unprofessional.

Love Nigerian food? Looking for a less greasy/oily option that's JUST as flavorfully authentic? NO…read moreMORE! No swallow with Egusi. Appropriate serving size. Not greasy or salty. Very tasty topped with stew. We got just to try. SOOOO GOOD! Rice is good too. I like my rice on the harder side...flavor great. The assorted meat was a piece of goat, tripe (very soft ) and chicken. The meat pie...more a Jamaican patty; looks, flavor and all. Tasty. No moin moin. Restaurant did contact me. We subbed for the malt beverage, Maltina. Delivery fee high but the place is on the north extreme of Chicago towards Loyola; delivered to Streeterville.

This Place has me in a chokehold!! I keep coming back for more!! The egusi soup # 1 is my FAV!! I…read morecan't get past it..... i personally dont like the meats that much they're ok I will try oaxtails next!!! The staff is perfessional and have good customer service skills!!

I'm giving a four because I would have preferred to eat there since I live 30 min away. Parking lot…read morewaiting. Fresh food. It may be ideal to order ahead if you don't wanna wait. Reasonable prices. Clean restaurant. Nice, Kind, and Professional staff. Pics of food on the menu look great. Menu explains the dishes accurately. I enjoy African food but I have had Ethiopian, Haitian, Senegalese, Ghanaian, and now Nigerian. I can say that the spinach and egusi stew was excellent. Very very good and the meat was very tender and flavorful. The pounded yam and jollof was delicious too. The jollof was not too smoky but still earthy and well balanced. I also had Aponkye goat meat with hot sauce and maybe suya. The goat was tender and fresh. No shade to this restaurant but I love Yassa's senagalese jollof as it's more garlic-y. But this place didn't miss with any of dishes or flavors. I can't wait to try the Volta Lake special, pepper soup, and oxtail. Everything was delicious.

We recently visited this Nigerian restaurant and had a mixed experience overall. The restaurant…read moreitself is very simple, a little dated, and definitely not luxurious or modern. The service was also not what we expected -- it was slow, not very attentive, and the food took quite a long time to come out of the kitchen. That being said, the food itself did not disappoint at all. Everything we ordered was flavorful, authentic, and perfectly spicy. The Egusi soup with goat meat and pounded yam (fufu) was rich, hearty, and very satisfying. The assorted meat pepper pot was absolutely excellent, especially paired with fufu. We also had the Jollof rice with fish and chicken, and both dishes were delicious with great seasoning and taste. While the atmosphere and service could definitely improve, the quality of the food made up for many of the shortcomings. If you are looking for authentic Nigerian food with bold flavors and don't mind a more casual setting and slower service, this place is worth trying.

Literally delicious. Never had Nigerian food before but I would have it again and definitely try…read moresome other things as well. The ambiance was cute! Nice that they had a hand washing station.

There is a lot of delicious Ethiopian and Eritrean food in this beautiful city, and I've been lucky…read moreto try at least a few spots but Denden is definitely in the top tier (def top two or three) of the ones I've tried. I took my mom to this Eritrean restaurant when she was in town and we got the meat and veggie platter that comes with the injera and it was so so good. We had leftovers of course because it's such a generous portion but the leftovers still sparked joy. Definitely recommend this place and the service was great.

Came in tonight for a post-workout dinner and had a really nice experience. The place has a cozy,…read moreneighborhood feel -- relaxed, welcoming, and perfect for a casual meal. The staff were friendly and patient, especially helpful for someone who doesn't eat Ethiopian/Eritrean food all the time. We ordered a beef dish and a chicken dish and both were flavorful and satisfying. The beef was tender and well-seasoned, and the chicken was nicely spiced without being overwhelming. Everything came out hot and fresh, and the portions were generous. And the injera... honestly, it was so good I couldn't stop nibbling on it. Soft, tangy, and exactly the right texture for scooping up the stews. The meal felt hearty, comforting, and different from the usual dinner routine in the best way. If you're anywhere near Devon/Broadway/Clark, this spot is a great walk-over choice for a solid, flavorful dinner. I'll definitely be back to work through more of the menu.