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    Harambee Cafe

    4.5 (2 reviews)

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    Koultures

    Koultures

    3.0(16 reviews)
    3.1 km
    $$$

    Comfortable atmosphere. Very pleasant service. Excellent food. Also reasonably priced. I will…read moredefinitely support this business in the future.

    We made reservations 3 weeks in advance for our table of 10 (we ended up being a table of 7) - they…read morehad no clue who we were when we arrived - - however, restaurant was completely empty when we arrived - so we had no issues getting a table. All our chairs were broken when we were seated. Server took 10 minutes to greet us and ask for drink order. We thought we would share a bottle of wine - as there is an entire PAGE in the menu illustrating the white and red they have. We were then told WE DON'T SERVE LIQUOR - - ????? Once our drink order was taken - it took quite a while - when she did come from the kitchen she brought out 3 drinks at a time with a 10 minute lapse between. We then ordered our appetizers - 2 each of 4 items - 2 sets came out together. At that point we had 3 plates and 2 sets of cutlery (table of 7) - - after waiting a few minutes one of our diners, frustrated, went into the kitchen to fetch our server. Another 5 minutes - she brought out 3 more plates - - still short 1 plate - and NO cutlery was brought. Another few minutes - out came cutlery and a final plate. After all this - our 3rd appetizer came. We finished all 3 sets of appetizers when one of our diners said - "wait we ordered 4" - Same diner went back into the kitchen to fetch our server a SECOND time - and at that point he was told not to come into the kitchen again. At this point we had to remind her about our final appetizer. This was beginning to be a wee bit of a nightmare. We tried to place our entree order - - only to be told many items were "unavailable" - we waited well over 30 minutes before food began to come out of the kitchen. Out came the first whole tilapia (raw in places), another 15 minutes - out came dish number 2 - kingfish - not terrible. 10 minutes more - second tilapia came out - this one was cooked through, 15 minutes later out came curry chicken - completely bland - by this time the kingfish diner was finished eating, and the first tilapia diner was also done. Then came 1 of the 2 jerk chicken ordered - another 10 minutes came the goat, and 5 minutes later came the 2nd jerk chicken. By the time the final dish arrived - 4 diners had completed eating - and 3 were only starting. At this point, we were not checked on to see how are meals were or if we needed anything else - never saw our server again. After waiting a significant amount of time - I PHONED THE RESTAURANT AND ASKED FOR OUR BILL TO BE BROUGHT TO US !!!! Once the bill was presented - we needed change for a 5 dollar bill only to be told WE HAVE NO COIN CHANGE - - I'm sorry? what business establishment doesn't have COIN CHANGE? Needless to say - we felt like we had slipped into the twilight zone with this restaurant - never had any of us had such poor service - such oddities going on - and we just simply couldn't believe how things went. PS - if you sit at the back of the restaurant - up high - which we did - you can see into the men's bathroom and look at a urinal - one diner said she could smell the urinal pucks. As a note - we as a group get together and try new ethnic restaurants every 3 weeks - so this isn't our first time eating out together - this restaurant was the 18th we have tried in the city. With that said, when we all agree this was the worst dining experience we had ever had together or even privately - we aren't kidding.

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    Mumbai Dakar Restaurant

    Mumbai Dakar Restaurant

    4.8(8 reviews)
    7.1 km

    We had a large group come in for lunch after a work meeting. Although we didn't think of calling…read moreahead, there was no concern from the staff and they handled it like champs. The food was great although some of the dishes were less familiar to many in the crowd. To me that's a plus but to them, it made for more adventurous eating than they expected. Everyone was happy in the end. If you are looking for an Indian buffet in the area, you found a good one here. I hope this place does well.

    From the outside, I wasn't expecting much, but there is some parking at the side of the restaurant…read moreand also street parking. It wasn't busy around lunchtime, so we were immediately seated. The atmosphere is pleasant inside and they have high chairs available. If your wondering, the washroom is a little tight inside, but also child friendly. You have the option of ordering on menu or opting for buffet. Originally I was planning to order a couple dishes from the menu cuz my kids spice tolerance is zero even though they occasionally eat Indian food. However, the waitress did the math and said it was actually cheaper for us to do buffet. I'm glad she suggested that because it gave us the chance to try a bunch of dishes we never thought to try and also stick to the classics like butter chicken. My youngest ate like a bird, so the waitress was kind enough to not charge for her head which I appreciated. I found service to be attentive and friendly, plus the food is pretty affordable, so I'm glad we tried this place out!

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    Monamie  Resto - Horrible food. Meat very tough & dried up. Egusi ass meat

    Monamie Resto

    1.0(1 review)
    7.4 km

    August 28, 2022 (lunch) Horrible food - beef meat lamb meat and fish tough and dried up. We were so…read moreexcited to eat fufu (I m sure it is not pounded yam coz it is tasteless) egusi soup with assorted meat. I asked how much is the fish, waitress said $10. I expected the dish to come in one as per my order. But it came in two dishes. I asked why two dishes, was the one dish split into two, she said yes. The menu has no price so they can charge you whatever price. If you plan to go there, ask for the total price of the meal coz then you can be sure how much each meal costs. I told the girl I liked to pay the bill and she took so long to calculate the bill. When finally bill came, she charged me for two dishes, $38.25 x 2 . I asked why she charged me two dishes, I thought I told her it was one dish, she said it was two dishes. I do not want to make a scene in front of my girl friend so I just paid. I don't mind to pay if the food is good, but it was HORRIBLE. Fufu is tasteless , and the meat is tough and dried up.we can't bite into the meat. I m sure they served us leftover meat n recooked again that why the meats so tough and dried up. We NEVER GO BACK THERE AGAIN If you want to go there, make sure to ask the waitress for the total cost. The menu has no price (refer to picture) I swear it is the horrible food I ever tasted. It is worst than a dog food. I bet the meat is leftover that why it is so tough and dried up. my home made food that I cook is better than Mon Amie Resto. I m going to make my fufu yam and egusi sauce with meat at home. I truly regret wasting my money here.

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    Monamie  Resto - Don't waste your money in this restaurant

    Don't waste your money in this restaurant

    Monamie  Resto - Fufu and egusi assorted meat with fish  HORRIBLE FOOD - meat tough and dried up. Fufu tasteless.

    Fufu and egusi assorted meat with fish HORRIBLE FOOD - meat tough and dried up. Fufu tasteless.

    Monamie  Resto - The food in this menu have no price so they can charge whatever they like. Meats dried n tough

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    The food in this menu have no price so they can charge whatever they like. Meats dried n tough

    Bete Africa - bar area

    Bete Africa

    5.0(7 reviews)
    1.6 km

    I just moved downtown and after a morning of unpacking I was starving - so I decided to treat…read moremyself to lunch. Turns out Bete Africa wasn't far away, and I love Ethiopian food, so easy choice. Late lunch time on a Thursday was super quiet, I was the only one in the restaurant till nearly the end of my meal, but they were open and super friendly. I ordered the shiro wot with beef, which came with some of the best injera I have ever had. Thick and spongy and unbelievably fresh - wow. I complimented it and was told they make it fresh on site, which I can definitely believe. The shiro wot was delicious too, I was expecting it to be a bit spicier but I didn't actually state a preference and they may have just assumed I would prefer it mild. It was very tasty though and served sizzling hot in a clay pot. I think this is the fourth Ethiopian restaurant I've tried in Edmonton and definitely my favorite so far (the others being Blue Nile, Walia, Langano Skies). All this and a fruit drink came to $20, and there were lots of left overs for lunch the next day. I will be back!

    A hidden diamond in downtown Edmonton. A labor of love run by Jamila, the owner, chef, and server…read more Food made fresh everyday you may even catch some items off the menu. A restaurant that takes you outside of Edmonton. Stop by for a freshly roasted coffee experience, meal, or shareable platter - make sure you ask for some beef tibs and come with an appetite!

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