Best flavor in Troy!! I visited The Seasoning House using the "surprise me" feature on Yelp and wow…read morewas I surprised on how amazing the food was! The dish was incredible and served on this beautiful wooden plate. The flavors of the salmon, spinach, and Jollof rice all mixed together with their special sauce on top was exactly what I didn't know I needed. The staff were so kind and answered any questions we had and the restaurant was great for both eating in and taking out. As a pescatarian, I was so happy that I could find something to enjoy even with a limited menu and will definitely be back to order it again soon!

Five star all day long! We drove 40 minutes (each way) to get take out, and it was well worth it!…read more(BTW, they do have some tables (if you were interested in eating there). We tried this for the first time, and well were not disappointed! The food was fantastic! We had the pork kebab, the chicken platter, the beef foot stew, and wings! We really enjoyed everything, and we will be going back! The hardest part was the wonderful smells coming from our food as we drove home!

I've only had West African cuisine a handful of times in my life, but Keobi stands out as one of…read morethe best ones. We ordered the asaro and egusi with plantain fufu. Everything was terrific and strongly flavored. The asaro, a yam stew with shrimp and greens (though I located very shrimp if at all) had an intense, somewhat smoky savory flavor. It was also quite starchy and did not require any rice or fufu accompaniment. The egusi stew with chicken was also incredibly flavorful; I preferred this slightly more over the asaro. Paired with the soft steamed and lightly sweet but more neutral-tasting plantain fufu, the egusi was really tasty. As others have noted, the food did take a while to prepare. It appeared that there was only one woman working both the front of house and the kitchen. There were no high chairs. The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated for the holidays. Our kids were entertained by the Afro beats playing on the TV. Overall we had a very delicious and comfortable experience at Keobi.

Very quaint restaurant. They had a friendly staff. I believe the owner is also the chef and he was…read morevery accommodating to my order. I ordered egusi with fufu and a plate of jollof rice and goat meat. And I say don't walk... run there and get your order. You will not regret it. Even my children who have basic taste buds and are quite picky ate the entire plate of jollof rice and goat meat. I will be back to try more dishes.

Tara Kitchen continues to deliver with delicious, complex flavors. We enjoyed the intimate…read moreatmosphere of the Schenectady original location. Our server was personable, attentive and sweet. She gave us recommendations and she wasn't wrong. My Lamb Tagine Tangia was so good. The lamb was tender with a mix of sweet and savory flavors. I was able to enjoy some the next day too. Others got Chicken Tagine M'Chermel and Lamb M'Kwara. All were appetizing and tasty. For appetizers we had some delicious orange flavored hummus, pickled cauliflower and harissa olives. I especially loved the hummus. Ground Lamb Cigars were also appealing. Two had homemade mango lassi. It was a wonderful night out. Our clothes smelled like Moroccan food as we left. None of us complained.

Recently tried Tara Kitchen to go and it was a great experience. I got the golden chicken and my…read morehusband got the chicken m'chermel and both were fantastic! The ordering and pickup process was easy and convenient, there is a parking lot right across the street and our order was ready at its scheduled time. The chicken in both meals was tender and flavorful and the rice was a perfect side for both. The pita was soft and pillowy and a great way to soak up the sauce and broth! The staff were friendly and attentive as soon as we arrived. We also tried the baklava for dessert which was delicious and not overly sweet. Can't wait to try it again!

Yelpers and hard-to-please Redditors praised Umana Yana but I was initially unclear on the "must…read morehave" items given the fusion aspects. Umana Yana is named after a Guyana location but much of the fare is African. In addition to scouring photos I even looked on DoorDash for popular items. The jerk lamb lollipops and red curry fish tacos were excellent. Umana Yana is an expert in spice and sauce, and also has a knack for combining fire and sweetness. The lamb has plenty of built-in flavor but was also adorned with a topping vaguely in the pico de gallo paradigm along with pineapple, and there's a green sauce on the side.

This place has AMAZING food and drinks! Best Ethiopian food I've ever had, and I've had food made…read moreby Ethiopians several times. They make food from many places, and do it well. Awesome Tamarind Margarita. My husband also lived his food and drink, whatever that was. Chris was a great server. Can't wait to go back.

This seems to be out of business. The phone is disconnected its not there!!! What a…read moredisappointment. Also, the food gallery is open and drafty

I resisted the urge to rush in to First To Review because the initial tagine I had was so deucedly…read morebland and chewy, and the staff were kind of fighting with one another so I figured, hey, break in problems, I'll wait. And then I waited until after my second trip because things hadn't really settled down front of the house and I think they forgot my order, because it was cold. But you know, three data points is sufficient now (cous cous again the third time) to declare this pretty bland. Not a hint of harissa or ras al hanout, not a pore opening, kind of very thin broth. The vegetables on the cous cous were "authentic" cuts and mix and the tagine was very much in line with the basic style I've had abroad, but...just nothing to write home about. I'll call it OK if you're in the mood for north African and are in the Galleria, but it's not a replacement for the kind of transportive food you can get for just a little more cash at Tara. I'll likely give the rest of the menu a try, just not anytime soon with other good options available.

One of my favorite things is discovering new purveyors of international food. So I was very…read moreintrigued when I saw Alima's West African food stand at an area market. The menu sounded awesome. The curry green beans and the lentil soup seemed like a good place to start and we also got a bunch of the fresh drinks including lemonade with mint, hibiscus tea and the regular lemonade. All that excitement and anticipation went out the window 2 seconds after paying. Every one of the drinks was diluted to within an inch of its life. It was like we were drinking tap water with literally 1 drop of flavor. And at $4 a cup, I felt that it was a major rip off. As for the food, it was not served hot and the flavor wasn't bold or interesting. I felt let down on every front and having spend nearly $30 on everything, I also felt a bit cheated. One star. Not very good at all, would not recommend.

This was my first time trying African food and I was super excited! For a Saturday night it was not…read moretoo busy, we were able to walk right up to the counter and order. I later realized it seems like more of a takeout restaurant. I ordered the peanut butter soup with goat and a side of fufu. I was expecting the peanut butter soup to have more of a peanut butter taste, but it did not - it tasted more like a stew, but still delicious! It was my first time trying goat so I wasn't sure what to expect. I really enjoyed it, the meat was super tender and flavorful. The fufu complemented the meal nicely as well. The person taking our order, as well as the chef were super nice. The chef came out and made sure we were enjoying everything. Overall a very good experience. Prices were reasonable. I would definitely recommend for takeout versus dine-in.

Very hole in the wall. It was very quiet when I went in but it was not a prime time when I was…read morethere. The food was cooked fresh. I am not African but I had a few things I wanted to try. After I ordered and was paying, ( I got takeaway), I mentioned that I forgot to order one thing I wanted to try. He offered to make it for me but I didn't really need it so I declined. I will go back again and try something else different because what I got was delicious.

I have experienced Tara's food in a variety of contexts: ala carte at the original Schenectady…read morerestaurant, on the generous lunch buffet, and now in the prepared food incarnation at the repurposed Guilderland restaurant which is now primarily for takeout though you can dine in if you like. It's very approachable Mediterranean food: an overused word but the best way to describe it. Tara uses a lot of spices that will be new to many diners, but the results are well balanced and will not turn off people who are afraid of heat or funky smells. I've dined at this location when it was a sit down restaurant and now it is a "Mediterranean market". You can order a/combination meal with an entree and two sides, to eat in or take out b/a variety of specialty prepared dishes which were designed in collaboration with former New World chef Ric Orlando c/snacks such as dolmas, baclava etc d/jarred spices and sauces, made by Tara (they are great) and others. There's also a nice assortment of dishes, famines and coffee urns for sale. I ordered a chicken and spinach taigine with chickpeas and orange plus seasoned rice for my sides and it was a very good and filling meal with generous portions. Also took home several jarred items and a tub of dolmas (great) and baklava (too dry) at $4.95 each. Not a five star meal because the combo order was not heated thoroughly with some cold sections, and the baklava needed some honey syrup or other moisturizer. But very good food and a great resource if you are in the area.

I might be the odd one out but I was a little under whelmed by my experience at Tara Kitchen. The…read morefood was great, but I wanted more. Literally. This was my first time here so I guess we didn't know what to expect as" Upon entering, it is a nice space, smelled great, comfy seating and nice decor. Our service was great and everything came out quick and fresh. We started out with drinks, wine for me and a Moroccan beer for my date. We were also served hot tea, which tasted exactly like sleepy time tea and honestly I felt really tired by the time I left. We wanted to order the cigars, the restaurant was empty and had just opened for dinner about 30 minutes before we arrived. They were sold out ... okay. We decided to order the Casablanca platter of hummus, olives and pickled vegetables. This large serving of hummus came with 4 small triangles of pita. Not even enough to eat half the hummus, and when we asked for more we were charged. The hummus was delicious and fresh, the olives were an excellent pairing with the hummus and the veggies offered a bright bite as well. It was a great balanced plate to share for a starter. We have been trying to eat lighter so we decided to split the Lamb Tangina, this was not ideal. While there was enough for us both to feel satisfied, the portion for $30 left some to be desired. There were about 5 small pieces of lamb, a few potatoes, and the vessel was mostly filled with (delicious) broth. This was also served with less than 1/4 cup of basmati rice, I am not even joking. It was like a 2oz cup of rice for this brothy dish. We thought it was comical. After saying that, it was so freaking delicious. The lamb melted under the weight of your spoon, the broth flavor was deep with complexity from the smen (fermented butter) and preserved lemon. It was kind of like a soup, I was just eating spoon fulls of the broth. I would definitely come back, and at least we know what to expect as far as serving sizes. It's just pricy for what you actually get, but I suppose the flavors were worth it and I'm glad to have experienced it.