My belly and heart are so full after going here for lunch. I got the fish (tilapia) lunch special…read morewhich was a WHOLE FISH grilled to juicy perfection and a mild yet flavorful sauce. The side of rice was plentiful and onion sides were a nice touch too. We were greeted with smiles and genuine friendliness, felt like family greeting you. Finally, the place was clean, tidy, and decorated with west African adornments, which I loved. Oh, and service was even quick, maybe only a 10-15 min wait for our three large meals

Wow. Simply fantastic. I knew this place was promising when I pulled up and saw that it was at a…read moregas station. Thue Curry with chicken, fish fatayas, and a side of joloff rice. First, the curry was piping hot. This really made a huge difference because it just made the flavors pop. The chicken was fall off the bone, and the powerful curry and onion flavors really did my soul some good. I could have done with white rice, but I wanted to try the joloff. The curry pairing with joloff rice turned out to be just fine. The fatayas were FRESH. Piping hot, crackling crispy, and flavorfully deep on the inside. The ginger and lemon juice was a perfect drink to combat all the spices and heat. Excellent meal!

I probably never would have tried this place if it weren't for restaurant week. We wanted to do…read moresomething different. We initially thought it was a dine-in restaurant, but it's actually takeout. There are only two tables, and they kindly let us eat there anyway. The jollof rice and plantains were delicious. The cook even came out to say hello and brought us samples of soup and fufu, which was such a nice touch. I will definitely be back for takeout.

Before I was a vegan I loved this place but No vegan soups that's why I gave 4 stars. Okra soup is…read moremy favorite. Just as delicious without the meat broth.

Yendidi has been on my Yelp radar for years, but never found time to try them out. Their flagship…read morelocation is in Norfolk where they even have a grocery market. A few years ago, they opened this location which has a bar and dine-in service. Sophia and I joined a friend of ours for lunch on Saturday. Let's see how the event turned out. I happened to place a reservation for our table the previous night, but since there weren't many people present, it wasn't necessary. The staff greeted us when we walked inside and got seated immediately. The decor inside was really nice. There's artwork abound, a bar and even a foosball table. Simply put, you should not be bored at a place like this. After looking at the menu, we were all ready to order. I selected their cabbage stew with chicken as the protein with plain jasmine rice and sweet plantains. Overall, the food was good. The stew was presented with medium spice so it definitely had my lips burning (a great thing) and the rice was well cooked. The plantains had flavor, but I felt it was overcooked. It has been a minute since I've eaten plantains but they were always a bit soft. The stew did have plenty of chicken but it could've been cut to slightly smaller pieces. Still, the meal had yours truly full and I did takeout. So did Sophia and our friend. All in all, I had a really nice time. The hospitality was really nice (the owner actually came to our table to check on us) and the food was plentiful. Oh yeah, we even had a robot bring our food to us. How cool is that??!! Anyways, till next time :)

My wife and I had friends coming into town over the weekend and I suggested meeting up at Yendidi,…read moreas my friend loves African cuisine. I have been to Yendidi two times prior and have had great experiences both times. However, this particular time left a LOT to be desired. I've previously visited Yendidi during the week and around late afternoon/early evening. They have good happy hour deals and they allow you to order off their lunch menu well into the evening which I appreciate. Since my friends got into town late we ended up visiting Yendidi around 7:30pm on Sunday evening. When we sat down and were getting ready to order our waitress informed us of a laundry list of food options they had run out of (chicken, shrimp, plantains, jollof rice, white rice, beef patties, bread rolls, and samosas). This really limited the availability of options that we could choose from on their extensive menu. I would highly recommend having a white board or some way of communicating what options are not available before customers sit down so that they can make an informed decision about whether to dine at this location or go somewhere else with more options. My friends ordered the goat suya and chicken suya (they apparently still had a small amount of chicken left) and they both enjoyed their appetizers. The meat was very tender and well seasoned. I was relieved that things were taking a turn for the better but unfortunately I was disappointed again. My friend ordered the pepper soup and the wrong entree came out...twice! The waitress didn't give a sincere apology and it took my friend about an hour to get the correct entree. His correct order came out around 8:45pm (Yendidi closes at 9pm) and I could tell he didn't have enough time to enjoy his food. He ate about half of it and didn't even box up the rest (likely because they were staying at a hotel). My wife and I ordered the Waakye Special with a side of sweet potato fries. Fortunately our orders were correct and our food was tasty. Though I much preferred a side of jollof rice or plantains like I normally get, I was satisfied with my meal specifically. Given the lack of food options available and the lack of accuracy with my friend's order I believe their whole meal should've been complimentary or at least significantly discounted (i.e 50% off). I was so disappointed and embarrassed that their dining experience was so subpar. I expect much more out of Yendidi since I've had such better experiences in the past and I've met the owners. I hope they reach out and make this experience right. This restaurant provides tasty authentic West African food but I highly recommend coming during the weekday and or before 7:30pm to ensure that you have the best dining experience. Also, ask for Connie, she's a super jovial waitress.

I love mesob!! The restaurant is a little small but I don't care because the food makes up for it…read more Everything is amazing and I'm surprised more people don't know about this place. The coffee is also amazing too. Staff is super kind and the food is always fresh. I leave super full and happy.

5/2026 I came back and again, easy ordering over the phone. They no longer have Doro wat except…read morefor catering. They graciously made me something similar. I got the lentils and peas as side items. The injera was great. I felt the sides were a little under cooked, but the flavors were good. I had enough injera left over to make my own Doro wat.

My husband surprised me by ordering dinner from Jam Café because I've always wanted to try this…read morecuisine, but every time I've called before, they were closed. I was so excited to finally try it. Unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing. When my husband got home with the food, we realized one of the dinners was missing. When he called the restaurant, they went back and forth with him, insisting he had the item and confusing it with a veggie tray. It was very frustrating and unprofessional. I drove all the way back from my home in Chesapeake to resolve the issue. While there, I also returned the glory greens because they were clearly not fresh or properly prepared. I asked to swap them for cabbage, but the cabbage wasn't fully cooked. After waiting an additional 10 minutes, they asked if I would prefer a refund instead. I then had to wait another five minutes just to receive the refund. Throughout the entire interaction, the staff was rude and showed no empathy for the inconvenience -- especially considering I had to drive all the way back after my husband had already brought dinner home. Overall, this was a horrible experience, and sadly, the food was even worse. I truly wanted to love this place, but I will not be returning

This was very underwhelming the jerk chicken taste like it's been sitting too long and under…read moreseasoned. The oxtails were whatever.

I had to update this review. Ever since I was introduced to Nando's (by Yelp, mind you), I have…read morebeen a crazy person about it. If I remember this place exists mid conversation (any conversation), I stop to tell the person I'm talking to about it. The food here is so good and so fresh!! They got rid of the peas, and when I asked the waiter about it, no one knew what I was talking about. But from the picture you can see they existed lol. I'm sad about the peas, but this time i discovered a new obsession: their Brussels sprouts. Oh. My. Goodness. I will dream about them. The peri ranch on top of them was just *perfection.* The chicken is always so juicy and freshly made. The char on it smacks every time. You can choose different sauces to dip it in. They're available to bring to your table where the silverware and napkins live. I always get my chicken medium spicy and dip it in the wild herb or the garlic sauce. 10/10. Can you tell I'm obsessed? Come with me to ensure this place never closes. Visit Nandos, you will never be disappointed!

Once again I decided to stop into Nando's as I was in the area and this experience absolutely was…read moreincredible! The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming! The host informed me I could order with a QR code at the table. Let me tell you! It was extremely easy to navigate, ordering this way you really see everything like the workers would, it is truly genius, I now know I can order different sizes of the Peri Mac! I decided to try the lemon & Herd pulled chicken and for the price the portion it is prefect! The chicken was absolutely delicious! So far Nando's once again gets five stars! If you are thinking about coming here, do it! Restaurant was clean/bathrooms as well!

The best African food in the area. Great value for the price. Pickup only but so worth itread more

terrible service. she did not pick up the phone to take my order, completely ignored it. i called…read moreat 12pm when the website said they was open then she texts "she busy leave a message" and she lied saying she'll get back to me at 5pm. i come at 6:30pm to just order in person and theres not even a restaurant, just someone deciding whether or not they want to be open for business. she said shes too tired so she closed early. what kind of business is this. just go to E S African Kitchen on Airline Blvd. far better atmosphere, service and food. not to mention its a real restaurant.