If you're in Toronto, Afro Beats Kitchen is an absolute must-visit! This isn't fast food--this is…read morefood made with love, and you can taste it in every single bite. The food was so good that my husband and I literally found ourselves eating with our eyes closed, just humming the entire meal because every bite was that delicious! We ordered the vegan egusi soup with pounded yam, and it was phenomenal. We also had several appetizers, including the shrimp skewers and the shrimp with mashed plantains, plus a few other delicious items that made the table look like a feast. My husband enjoyed one of their cocktails, and I had a refreshing grape-like juice that was incredible (I wish I could remember the name because I'd order it again in a heartbeat!). One thing to know before you go: this is a small, family-owned restaurant where everything is made fresh to order. So don't come in a rush. Come ready to relax, enjoy the atmosphere, have great conversation, and appreciate a meal that's well worth the wait. Every dish is prepared with care, and it truly shows. The best part? We loved it so much that we went twice during our trip to Toronto. The first time it was just my husband and me, and we enjoyed it so much that we brought our godson and his fiancée back with us for another meal. It was just as amazing the second time. Anytime I'm in Toronto, Afro Beats Kitchen will be on my itinerary. This place gets 100/10 from me. Highly, highly recommended! If you're in Toronto, Afro Beats Kitchen is an absolute must-visit! This isn't fast food--this is food made with love, and you can taste it in every single bite. The food was so good that my husband and I literally found ourselves eating with our eyes closed, just humming the entire meal because every bite was that delicious! We ordered the vegan egusi soup with pounded yam, and it was phenomenal. We also had several appetizers, including the shrimp skewers and the shrimp with mashed plantains, plus a few other delicious items that made the table look like a feast. My husband enjoyed one of their cocktails, and I had a refreshing grape-like juice that was incredible (I wish I could remember the name because I'd order it again in a heartbeat!). One thing to know before you go: this is a small, family-owned restaurant where everything is made fresh to order. So don't come in a rush. Come ready to relax, enjoy the atmosphere, have great conversation, and appreciate a meal that's well worth the wait. Every dish is prepared with care, and it truly shows. The best part? We loved it so much that we went twice during our trip to Toronto. The first time it was just my husband and me, and we enjoyed it so much that we brought our godson and his fiancée back with us for another meal. It was just as amazing the second time. Anytime I'm in Toronto, Afro Beats Kitchen will be on my itinerary. This place gets 100/10 from me. Highly, highly recommended!

I really enjoyed the food here! The service was amazing and we were always helped with a smile. We…read moreordered the Party Jallof Rice and Egusi & Fufu to share, which are some of the most popular dishes of theirs. The Party Jallof was delicious, with a nice smokiness to the rice and the chicken seasoned spectacularly. I'm typically not the biggest fan of plaintains, but the plaintains that came with the rice were crispy and savoury. It was my first time trying fufu & egusi, and for the most part it was exactly what I expected! The stew was tasty, and the fufu had such a unique and lovely texture. Similar to Ethiopian food where you use the injera to pick up the meat/veggie stews, you use the fufu to scoop up the egusi. However, since fish bones are used in the stock, I found several fish bones in my dish that ruined the experience of it. It is a little on the pricier side with these dishes at $26+. The portion of rice could have been bigger, but tastewise everything was great. I would definitely come back to try other dishes and to have their jallof again!

I rarely get to have Ethiopian food where I live in the States and thought this would be a good…read moreplace to get some near our hotel while we're visiting. This place has a quaint vibe to it and the menu is fairly straightforward. I came with my wife and we were seated right when we walked in. We know portion sizes can be fairly large when Ethiopian food and we didn't want leftovers so opted for their veggie combo for 1. It was actually a good size for us to share and not feel too full. The combo comes with 6 items plus the mixed green salad. The items were all well cooked, I enjoyed the lentils but was 50/50 on things I really enjoyed vs though were okay but that was more of a personal food preference vs the item was good/bad. Overall, I'm glad we stopped in.

I was walking by and noticed they had a veggie platter for $10. I hadn't thought of dinner yet, so…read moreI ordered it to go of course! It's covid right now. There were greens! Plus lots of lentils, their shiro wat was quite spicy but very flavourful. It was 4pm and they had just opened and everything was already made. It definitely hit the spot. I didn't give it 4 stars only because I found the cabbage didn't sit well with me. Now I know cabbage has a reputation but normally I don't find it bothers me I'll try it again to see.

That was my first time to try fufu. I didn't know what fufu was and the lady from the restaurant…read moreexplained to me that I could have stew with fufu. I ordered them. The stew and fufu were good. I will come back to try something different next time.

Halal Nigerian food. It was my first time trying Nigerian…read morecuisine. I had the chicken, Jollof Rice and fried plantain. It was clear that chicken was well seasoned and moist. The food had this smoked flavor. I'm not sure if it's the seasoning or how it was prepared. Also the fried plantains were very good. Good portion. I was getting full halfway through the meal. It's a basic sit-in place. Nothing too fancy. There is seating at the tables for groups of two, three or four. The staff was very friendly and hospitable and the owner even came around to check in on how the food was and if we were enjoying it, which I really respected. I would definitely recommend this place to someone trying to check out something new. Credit card accepted. Some Green P street parking available.

Wow! I'm definitely coming back here…read more I love Ethiopian food so once I saw an Ethiopian restaurant near me I knew I had to try it. The Vegetarian Bayaaynatu is a must get! I like lentils as much as the average person but oh god I didn't know it was possible to put this much flavor in lentils! It tastes so good especially with the injera bread. I just know that I'll be ordering the vegetarian bayaaynatu every single time I come here. This dish cemented this place as a staple for me! As for the meat Bayaaynatu, it comes with a serving of the Goreng Goreng and the Tibs. It says the Goreng Goreng is best served rare but I know myself and wouldn't be able to eat rare meat and ordered it medium and I really liked it! I'd definitely get it again, it tasted so flavorful and the meat was tender and cooked just right. As for the Tibs, it came out pinker than I'd like. It tasted ok, but it was definitely overshadowed by everything else on the plate and we didn't end up finishing it. I tried it out and it tasted fine but the pink color just freaked me out to be honest! All the table have no cutlery so you have to eat everything with your hands, which I personally love! I love the place's decorations and aesthetic, but it can get a bit stuffy. We came on a hot summer day and they have no AC so it was pretty stuff and sweaty in there, but any complaint was gone once the food came out :p The server is just one guy, but food still came out quickly. I'm very satisfied with my whole experience here and I'm definitely coming again and will have to try every dish on the menu!

It's always nice to try a different cultural food, and the Ethiopian house is a good entryway to…read morethis cuisine. We ordered the combo platter of vegetables and meat choices, so we can really try all the different varieties available. I liked that their wraps were not as sour as the ones I've had in the past. Great service and unique atmosphere.

Great place. Had the platter with Beef strips…read more All tasted great and they even had Gluten free ingera (made from Teff flour). Not spicy, could have been a little more bit. The meat strips had great taste but were really not a good cut of meet. Tons of fat and tendons because some prices I couldn't even tear apart. The coffee tastes good and it was strong. Good service with a smile. However I have to mention this but it was funny and we took it with a laugh but some people wouldn't. we asked for a second takeout container and the waitress looked at the food and then looked at us and again at the food and then said "no" we can't have another container. It was hilarious. Overall good place. It's small but cozy.

Nr. one Ethiopian restaurant in Toronto. Genuine authentic food…read more Very good service and friendly staff. I highly recommend this restaurant.

This West African restaurant seems to have little business, but the food is good & prices are low…read more  1/4 grilled chicken was grilled till it had a nice crisp & was pretty flavourful. Beef taba (sp?) was the same price as goat. It was good - pretty tender, quite tasty & quite a good cut. The meats had a chunky sauce on the side which was tasty. Jollof rice was pretty good - quite smoky. Bissap juice (hibiscus juice) was made inhouse. It was pretty good.

I really love the food here, as the service is efficient and the dishes are authentic and remind us…read moreof the food from Cote D'Ivoire. Had the chicken, fish, plantain, attieke and we couldn't be more impressed. Highly recommend anyone who's looking for authentic african dishes, this is the real deal; this family run kitchen is going to deliver some real homestyle Garba. Can't hardly wait for our next visit!

Medium sized restaurant with seating for about 30…read more Owner is friendly and takes the time to provide recommendations, explaining what each dish is and what would be nice to try based on your preferences. He also enjoys talking about himself and his experience at the restaurant for the past 16 years and the other stuff he's done before it. On the table comes with 4 different sauces that you can use during the meal. There are indian and african dishes on the menu, catering to both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. There's an entire section dedicated to grilled meats, and even a meat platter that you can split. A subset of our group ordered an african thali platter along with the simba grill platter. The thali platter came with Ugali. Having never tried it before, it was an interesting experience. As described, it was tasteless on its own and is meant to be eaten with curry or other flavouring. The curries that came with the platter were great. The grill platter comes with various different offerings of BBQ, including wings, beef mishkaki (cubes of beef), chicken mishkaki (cubes of chicken...), and spare ribs, along with some salad and fries. It is a great way to sample each option to see what you like. We also ordered some ice cream, which is said to be homemade It is definitely very different from the stuff you'd get wholesale, and a single bowl comes with a large serving. It's a bit out of the way if you don't drive, but it's a good place to stop by.

Food was great, kid friendly, Karim and his wife are the owners and are great hosts. Fresh food,…read moreloved the ribs, and mushkaki. The ugali and chicken curry reminded my husband of back home. Best East African food. We were there this past weekend with our 3 boys- they loved the food- mogho and kababs were a hit with them. Finger licking good food :) fresh passion juice was great. Picked up some bouyi, paan and snacks from there as well

Really really good Egusi! I was craving Nigerian food and came here on a whim! I will definitely be…read moreback next time I'm in Toronto!

I am from Africa. I need my fix from the Motherland every so often…read more Had the Egusi made with GOAT. Pure exquisiteness. Every dish is prepared fresh. Takes a while, but worth it. Have it with fufu or banku - this is "food fit for a King". Not inexpensive ... but worth it.