I've been to the food truck 3 or so times and have gotten fufu, egusi soup with goat, puff puff, and iced Zobo. The fufu was a good consistency wrapped in cling wrap so it doesn't stick to the packaging and can be eaten fully. The egusi is rich and flavorful; I definitely wish there was more of a spice to it but I have only ever had egusi from here so I don't know if culturally, it is meant to have more spice than that. Regardless, it's very tasty and I usually get a decent amount of goat in there. The puff puff is always delightfully soft and the perfect amount of sweetness to end my meal. The Zobo tea is very much not for me, the cinnamon along with ginger and hibiscus is something my tongue didn't like, but that's just a taste preference thing, I believe it was made well. As far as service, the lady who takes my order is always very kind and helpful. I appreciate her a lot. Her patience, especially when I first ordered, was greatly appreciated. This may be dramatic, but I found out later in life that I'm Nigerian and didn't get to enjoy my culture so she helped me pick the right things and it was a great encouragement to me. The chef is kind as well but we haven't had many interactions. As far as ambiance, I always get it next to the A2 farmers market which I love a lot because I get to walk around! Overall, I really love fork in Nigeria. My only cons are that it's a little expensive (one meal usually costs me $25-$30 for one person) and the wait can occasionally be a little longer but I don't mind it. Also, one time I got there right when they said they were going to open and they were an hour late. Other than that I've had amazing experiences here and can't wait to have more. read more

Door-dashed oxtail, it ran me $40; was the dish worth $40 no. The dish was extra saucy, the oxtails were a bit tough. I called and asked if they were able to make it light spice, he said yes; was it still quite spicy yes. I had to eat ice cream afterwards to cool my mouth down. Would I purchase again...highly unlikely. I like the overall presentation of the dish. . read more

Fork in Nigeria - Oxtails on Rice - African Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I tried the red snapper on rice and it was delicious. It was a huge piece of fish and it was cooked perfectly with a thin crisp on the outside. The rice was delicious and there was so much of it. The okra was great too. I also tried a couple bites of the goat fufu, which was so good too. It was falling off the bone. The hibiscus tea was refreshing and has a nice spiced flavor. Would love to come back and try the rest of the menu. read more

Fork in Nigeria - Red Snapper on Rice - African Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

First time trying fufu and it was great. The strewed cabbage was also very good. Would definitely get the chicken egusi with fufu meal again. read more

Fork in Nigeria - Jerk Stewed Chicken Meal with Egusi and Fufu - African Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Got this on Uber Eats. Terrible waste of money. Tasted like it was only seasoned with just salt...a lot of salt. Spent upwards of $100 on different meals and regretted it completely. Had to throw it out. The pictures they advertise look and taste so much better than what was delivered. I don't think the food was prepared by a Nigerian cook. read more

It is a food truck... (very cool) Wait time wasn't long. The Location is close to the Detroit airport. The goat meat tasted very good( but too much bones) The Jollof was ok. The zobo was ok as a drink but had a taste I couldn't place as a Nigerian. A plate of jollof rice and one zobo is $27. Overall it was ok. I was happy to see a Nigerian Meal. read more

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Are you looking for a new adventure in dining? A challenge that maybe you've never considered? Take the opportunity to sample Nigerian food that has been slightly Americanized for our benefit. What a great concept! I would try the Chicken Egusi soup or the classic platter of Oxtails on Rice with plantains and vegetables. Best of the house. It may be $30, but it's tops in the area. How's about something a bit cheaper to try the place out? For about $16 order the Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings Dings with Garlic Parmesan Fries. A guaranteed winner. You might find the service a trifle slow, but the server makes up for it in hospitality and efficiency. See the pro tip below Unfortunately, Livernois rd North of 7 Mile may not be in your comfort zone. Once you taste these masterpieces, it won't matter! Pro Tip: Use the call ahead and cut time 07/24 read more

I've been waiting so long to get the oxtail stew from here and I was finally able to try it tonight! The fufu is amazing with the stew and the fried plantains are a nice little break while you eat the stew. The stew has great flavor and the portions are huge. Well worth the wait and the money. They are cash only though so remember to take cash. read more

Let's just say, my family and I had to go back the next day! Everything we had was amazing, especially the stewed chicken & Jollof rice for me! I woke up the next day and placed a second order! I tried multiple times to get the recipe for Chef Prej with 0 success! I also love the Suya, which I do make myself thanks to the Suya spice I was gifted by chef. My wife had the FuFu meal with Egusi stew that shar absolutely loved as well. This is for sure a go to whenever we are back home in MI visiting family. read more

Listen this was the closest Nigeria has ever been to Michigan. I asked them to make my food especially spicy -- and they did not disappoint. I ordered the FuFu with Egusi soup as well as the Goat and Jollof rice. Everything was 10/10. The portion sizes are huge -- I ate off this food for 3 days. Of note, this it is a food truck. I initially thought it was a full restaurant. Highly recommend trying this place. The girls working inside the truck were nice and the service was on point. read more

Fork in Nigeria - Jollof Rice Meal with Goat and Egusi Soup - African Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Amazinggggggg and so much flavor! The portions are huge. Also got a side order of the plantains which were delicious as well. read more

Fork in Nigeria - Stewed Chicken Meal. - African Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

TERRIBLE! They are thieves! They say they are at a specific location, you place an order. Then they are not there. No food, but they keep your money. I lost over $50 and they refuse to refund me. I never got the food because the location they were at was 45 min away instead of 15. Don't bother with this place. They are lying thieves. read more

I have ordered from the food truck several times. The taste is exquisite and I like trying different dishes each time.

We had a pleasure to try this food truck downtown Royal Oak during Winterblast. I'm a fan of African food and Fork of Nigeria was no exception. They have a separate vegan menu which is amazing. We tried two different meals: Jollof rice meal and Stewed rice meal. They ate served with fried plantains and steamed vegetables. We also got Puff Puff for dessert which also are vegan. Both meals were very flavorful, a little spicy. I wish there was more sauce on the rice. Stemmed veggies were fresh and crunchy. Puff Puff were truly amazing. Like donuts but the dough is more dense. I'll definetly visit them again for more vegan food if I end up downtown Detroit. read more

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One of my favorite food trucks in metro Detroit. I love their jollof rice and steak. It's a wonderful dish with a great balance of spices and depth of flavor read more

Fork in Nigeria - Jollof rice with steak bites - African Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

terrible food, server was rude as hell to me and my food was cold. Never returning again. so dissapointing.

Why don't we have 1/2 stars again? For me, I'd say 3.5 stars but I can't quite round it up to 4, to be honest. But let's get to the food! I've had Fork In Nigeria marked for a while now, and I almost exclusively live by the mantra "if there's oxtail on the menu, you get the oxtail". So what did I get? Oxtails of course. Same mantra with jollof rice as well, and plantains for that matter. The good? The styrofoam to-go platter was filled to the brim with food rice, veggies, plantains, and oxtails, and it came it streaming hot. The bad? It was a whopping $20 which is a lot for a to-go plate, though I get most oxtail dishes are the most expensive on any menu. For me personally, it wasn't the tastiest oxtail I've ever had. Nigerian oxtail stew is more tomato-based and is very flavorful and spicy, but my taste preference leaned towards the Jamaican and Filipino versions. The oxtail pieces were more bony and sharp segments with limited meat portions, which felt uneven with the mounds of rice it came with. The jollof rice was similar in flavor, more tomato-based, which is different then say my favorite version at Yum Village. This is all preferential rather then saying it's good or bad. Just different, and not my favorite. Overall, I do like being able to try the Nigerian version of oxtail stew, and would love to try their other traditional dishes to get a better idea about their national palate. Also to keep supporting small businesses! read more

Fork in Nigeria - Oxtail stew, jollof rice, steamed veggies, plantains - African Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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I feel really bad giving 3 stars because I feel like such a Karen complaining about heat for ethnic food. But here's my main point: add spice levels on your menu so people can know how spicy a dish will be before ordering. And, if possible, allow people to choose spice levels on some dishes, like they do at Thai places. We tried the food truck at York in Ann Arbor and ordered ahead. We ended up waiting quite a long time, so I can't imagine how long you would have to wait if you don't order ahead. I tried the Goat Pepper Soup. I was really intrigued by a $20 bowl of soup and equally disappointed when I couldn't eat any of it. It was a different kind of heat. It didn't just burn, which I can handle, but it also would hit the back of my throat and send me into coughing with each bite. I ended up taking out the goat pieces and eating them (there were no veggies, just goat and broth). Luckily, my husband's fried rice dish was enough to feed both of us with lots of perfectly cooked plantain and veggies. We also tried the puff puff, which also had some savory/spicy flavor to it as if they hadn't changed the oil out in awhile or cooked the puff puff in the same oil as something spicy. The best part was the hibiscus tea, which was cinnamon-y, sweet, and flowery. I loved it! read more

First time eating Nigerian cuisine... Today, I decided to LIVE ON THE EDGE OF MY PLATE! I wanted something different. I googled "Nigerian food in Detroit" and a few options popped up. I scrolled down and the menu selections read well. After reviewing the menu, I headed towards Livernois (betw 7&8 mile roads). It was my pleasant surprise to find a FOOD TRUCK! I thought, this is going to be interesting. The staff was very pleasant and professional. There was a line of maybe 7 or 8 people, but we were serviced rather quickly. I ordered Egusi soup with FuFu (pounded yam) & fried plantain. It was served piping hot. I made it home & took my first dip of fufu into the egusi. To my surprise, my expectations were exceeded! The flavor of the Egusi soup was amazing and slightly spicy (not too much). The FuFu requires you to have an open mind and the will to dip into the soup & eat it with your fingers. However after a couple of tries, things connected well for me. There is a bland (not-sweet) overcooked stiff sweet potato consistency with the fu fu. It reminds me of a warm soft Japanese plain/non-flavored mochi-like mouth feel. Once i dipped the FuFu through the Egusi soup, it coated well and the flavors married then it all made sense to me. For a little variety, I dipped the plantain into the Egusi and it was good as well. I would definitely try the Egusi again (maybe over forbidden rice) for added texture. This dish was very satisfying for me. The Zoba drink... one was enough (satisfying) but if i knew then what i know now, I would have saved some or purchased another to add a little rum to it! The price of my food and beverage was pretty decent. Roughly $23...well worth it!! For anyone frowning on food from a food truck, do yourself a favor. Live a little, TRY THEM! Many of them will blow your mind without blowing your wallet! read more

Fork in Nigeria - Egusi Soup and Pounded Yam (FuFu) 5/7/22 Fork In Nigeria - Detroit, Michigan Food Truck Love! - African Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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The jollof rice plus the veggies were really flavorful and tasty. The oxtails were not as good as I expected plus there was mainly only bone and not any meat in them for the amount of $ you pay. But I would definitely come here again to try the fufu and egusi soup next time read more

Fork in Nigeria - Jollof Rice with oxtails plantains and veggies - African Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

some of the most delicious food i've ever had. it took FOREVER to get, im talking like 3 hours after placing my order, but the taste alone will give it 5 stars despite that. everything i tried was 10/10. waiting in line is a vibe tho bc we all excited to get this grub. read more

Stewed beans and plantains were EVERYTHING!! Flavor, texture, just wow. It was a little oily, but besides that, 10/10. The puff puff was a little too chewy for my liking, but it had good flavor. read more

Fork in Nigeria - African Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Ordered food yesterday the 12/4/25 @ the down town Detroit location spend $115. Ordered 3 egusi 2 with beef , one with snapper fish , 1 oxtail and 2 sides of plantain. For the amount I paid for the oxtails and the red snapper I expected to have a decent amount of fish and oxtail. I was very disappointed with the quality of the taste of the food and the lack of meat for the price it's priced at. Don't waste your time and money here specially when you know what the food should taste like. Never going to order here again! read more

Fork in Nigeria had a pop up in Ann Arbor! Such delicious cooked food! Highly recommend: -Egusi & fufu (with goat) (amazing flavor, perfection) -Plantain (not too sweet, perfect) -Puff puff (thick desert bread) -Zobo drink (So delicious, sweet ginger drink- LOVED IT) Highly recommend!!! read more

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Couldn't tour Detroit without stopping for some Nigerian food! I had high expectations for the food and it was not "bad" by any means. Its just I personally like my Jolloff rice smoky, almost burnt tasting and extremely spicy. While this rice is tasty, it isn't what we call "party rice" in Nigeria. It wasn't spicy and there was no smoky taste. I guess they had to tone it down for the Michiganders? Lol I will say the food tasted incredibly fresh. It felt like they made everything that morning (we arrived before they opened). The puff puff was on point! The chicken was the best part of my meal. It was moist and well seasoned. My friend ordered the oxtail meal and found an ant in his food. They immediately replaced his meal but obviously he was turned off after that. What can you say? It's a food truck. He also got the moin moin which came inside of red stew. I have never seen it presented that way, which was kind of interesting. It tasted great though and was the perfect texture. Please get the zobo if you can!; So refreshing. I wanted to try the Suya but could not push myself to pay $20 for it. A bit overpriced if you ask me. Having said that, If I was ever back in Detroit, I would def return. Pro tip: you can park in the parking lot the food truck is stationed in. Parking is a bit of a pain on that corner. read more

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Food is normally very on point but can be inconsistent at times. I have enjoyed African food for years and this is as close to what I enjoyed when I visited Africa; however... check your order before you leave ‍ I ordered tomato stew with goat, got home to Egusi stew which really doesn't hit the same spot. Will continue to go back though. read more

Fork in Nigeria - African Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Food is delicious and they are very helpful in explaining the food to you and it is ready when you arrive.. Excellent service 5 stars I recommend the okra stew by the way read more

Got damn that was delicious. Definitely order ahead if it's lunch time. I got the egusi with oxtail and the leaf sauce with goat. Taste so good make you slap yo mama. Each meal had a serving of bit squishy delicious carb. I might do the leaf sauce with rice next time but the flavors were on point for me. They are in the parking lot of a party store, and right on the newly updated Livernois avenue streetscape. Very impressive to see all that beautiful landscaping, green infrastructure, and bike lane, integrated into the main sidewalk. quality design and you can find it right in this Detroit neighborhood! The meat could be a little bit more tender, coming from someone who likes to cook homemade, but it was very, very good. Someone pointed out that they have goat at the Jamaican pot and Caribbean kitchen, but Nigerian/West African flavors are different. Pretty interesting to have a conversation about diaspora. They are newly opened, and provide hand sanitizer pet purchase. Right now they're also offering a can of soda or a bottle of water with your meal. Go, enjoy! read more

Fork in Nigeria - African Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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I love this food truck whenever it comes to Ann Arbor! You do have to call for preorders, though, but I've usually never had any problems. But do preorder, it's the best way to shorten wait time. This truck FEEDS you. When I've gotten the chicken/goat/oxtail meal with jollof rice and extra plantains, it's more like I'm paying for three meals instead of one. Jollof rice is really hot for a spice-phobe like me, but luckily it's not so spicy that I can't taste the savory flavors of it (and it's why I get the plantains!) Goat is fall-off-the-bone tender. Need to try the beef next! read more

If you're looking to find great African food, but never knew where to go! Look no further! I tried the Egusi soup first! And it's to die for! They have so many different options and varieties of meats! Meats you won't just find in the market! Please go try it. read more

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I was in the area and decided to stop by. note: it is a food truck so plan on grabbing this to-go. This was my first time trying Nigerian food and this place didn't disappoint. Pretty good flavors but a bit more seasoning couldn't hurt. The goat was nice and tender, they also have chicken and beef along with without any meat at all. Overall everything was pretty tasty. I would recommend and come back. I would have given it 3 stars BUT for the portions it's overpriced to me. read more

Fork in Nigeria - Goat Egusi Fufu Meal - African Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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I was in the area grabbing some sweets from a nearby bakery and saw this food truck. I have never eaten Nigerian food but was curious. My meal was excellent! I purchased the Jollof meal and each component was full of flavor. Definitely a perfect amount of spice. The service was a little slow but well worth the wait. I will be back! read more

Fork in Nigeria - Jollof Rice Meal - African Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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We've had some decent food from this place before, but our last order was extremely disappointing. I don't think we'll be ordering anything from here again. Both soups were way too oily and oversalted, and one of them didn't even come with fufu. The fufu we did receive with one of the soups was wrapped in foil, and if you know anything about fufu you know that is not the best kind of container due to the stickiness. It was a struggle to remove the fufu from the foil. The puff puff was terrible and soaked in oil. I actually squeezed them in a paper towel and was amazed at the amount of oil that came out. With any deep fried dish, it is imperative that the oil is the correct temperature to avoid this issue. Obviously someone didn't check. Overall not recommended. read more

I live for a good food truck. The people who run it are super nice. The Zobo drink is so good it reminds me of Sorrell that I drink with my Jamaican friends. The fufu and edikang ikong are delicious!! I tried the moi moi and plaintains. Both were served with stew. I like the plantains more than the moi moi. Service was nice and the food was fresh and hot. I'm looking forward to trying their meat pie and jollof rice next time. read more

Being as I cannot drive, I often order from Door Dash. In a search for something else I came across this restaurant. I had never tried Nigerian food, but looking at the menu much of it looked good. I ordered 3 items and my taste buds were in heaven. I usually am not a "foodie" going around suggesting places for friends to try but I had to do so with this place. Great, great food. Try it, you'll love it. read more

The food they sell here are nothing but opposite to what it's called I went there this afternoon to buy okra and goat meat this is what they gave me with pieces of shredded meat they called that goat meat read more

Fork in Nigeria - African Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Sooo good! I will gladly drive 30 minutes again to get my food. The Egusi soup and fufu was amazing. I didn't make it home... I pulled over and ate in my car. The zobo was the Nicaraguan and refreshing. read more

Fork in Nigeria - Fufu And Egusi soup - African Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Adore this place, Just kinda far. Depending on the day, the egusi soup can get pretty salty. I've had it where it wasn't too salty though and order it every time I go. I've used the Uber eats service for this place, and my food is always very hot and tastes great even after being delivered 30-40 minutes later (ofc I tip). read more

Had the Oxtail with rice. First time trying oxtails so I wasn't sure what to expect. Pieces were small and fatty so the meal was mainly rice. Definitely not worth $17 but I'll give a try another time since the service was nice ‍ read more

Fork in Nigeria - African Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

One of my favorite local food trucks and I've been craving it constantly since my first order. We tried the jollof meal and it was great but my favorite was the fufu and egusi. read more