Had to refresh my old review, which was criminally underrated. Fannie's has consistently been a…read moregood experience for the last 7-8yrs. Jollof is the star of the show and is great paired with any entree. This last visit I came for the red snapper but got the tilapia instead.

A friend and I went in for lunch during winter break and it was really good and quaint for the most…read morepart. We were both not very familiar with African cuisine at allllllll so we asked our young waitress for some help. She said her favorite was the peanut butter soup, so my friend got that, and I got the spicy soup, both with Fufu because we wanted to try that. My soup (it was like a stew) was really good, spicy, flavorful, and the goat meat so sooo tender and delicious. I'm always leary of goat because sometimes it's gamey and this was not! The peanut butter soup had a wonderful savory flavor as well and was so good. The fufu is a side of dough looking thing, where you eat with your fingers and dip it in the soup, is my understanding. It just reminded me of a dumpling. This restaurant was really good, and it felt like a mom and pop type shop. I want to go back and try more menu items

I have driven by this place many times and saw they were doing restaurant week, so I decided to…read morestop in. We walked in at 2pm and no one was at the front. We sat there for 12 minutes with no service and decided to get up and knock on doors around the restaurant to find anyone on staff. Eventually a server came out and she was happy to help us. A man walked in after us and the same thing happened to him, and after 10 minutes he started to wonder and then found a bell to ring. Once we had ordered, our food was quick to come out and had good flavor. The server was very attentive and asked if I had eaten fufu before wanting to help me enjoy it if I hadn't. Overall the food was good. The service was fine once we got someone to come out from the back, but for restaurant week there was no savings. It was $20 whether I did the meal alone or chose the same meal on the restaurant week menu.

We recently tried teetasty for the first time and it was delicious! First of all the waitress there…read morewas so friendly and attentive, we got the beef samosas and the Suya Shawarma (spicy) with a side of fries, to be honest as a spice lover, it was not spicy at all but the taste was pretty good, it was more of a mild spice more than anything but the seasoning as i said was pretty good! The fries were crunchy, well seasoned, and the beef samosas WERE SO GOOD AND CRUNCHY AS WELL! I like that you can pay via QR code on the receipt because it makes it so much more convenient; this was my first time trying african food and i would 100% recommend!

This is my second time here and I can say that whoever owns this business is highly unprofessional…read moreand disrespectful of time as they always open late! You have to call them and wait outside for several minutes before they let you in! More like you are begging to eat! Disgusting behaviour! To top it up, you eventually get in and it looks like they just started cooking! Nothing special about the food, even overpriced for what you get! I can never come back here!

Being told to "get out and there's no public restrooms" when the restaurant was empty. Even when I…read moremade it clear I was going to order a meal. Solid customer service to someone who was trying to buy their first meal and would purchase more if it was good! PSA don't come to this place if your white

Located in the Independence Mall and the food is so good ! The owner running the stand is wonderful…read moreand so mindful when it comes to her food. The egussi and fufu were delicious and hot when we received it! Also tried the brisket which was decent but not the best in my opinion. This location is in a mall that is very slow so please go show her some love and order something new! Prices are high and portions are ok but I believe it's fair for the quality of the food being served.

Stella is amazing, very friendly, very good fufu and egusi soup. First time having it, and won't be…read morethe last. Great place!

The VERY best Caribbean style cuisine in KC, hands down!…read more Every dish from the jerk chicken, stewed chicken, curry goat and oxtail, chef's kiss ! O, and the sides are not just fillers, the cabbage is A-mazing and red beans with rice, killer. Always an experience worth a pop in or pickup.

I ordered jerk chicken, rice and peas It was very good. The…read morechicken was slightly over cooked(dry) but Will definitely try again.The meat pie was Also good.

Thanks to the World Cup and I got to visit the City Market at Kansas City and tried out my first…read moreever Ethiopian cuisine! It is a great experience as I was wondering if I would like it and it turned out better than I expected. The server was very polite and asked us if we need help with the menu. He recommended the sampler combo which consists of different meats and veggies options. I am glad that we listened to him as one sampler combo was very filing for two men. It is kind of like Indian food so if you are not sure why to try, go with the sample combo. I also ordered the Ethiopian iced coffee which is like a light roast flavor iced coffee and easy to take in. I would recommend you to try out this restaurant if you want something different than bbq or pasta at the Kansas City Market!

I was amazed at how much Ethiopian and Indian cuisine have in common…read more Yellow dal - Yekik Watt Shimbera Watt - Channa Masala Misir Watt - Rajma Sambusa - Samosa with cabbage and lentil filling That sort, some spices differ but basically its the same. Order included mango juice, which the girl said is made with real fruits. I didn't believe it. Then there was the ginger root juice- costing exactly same- it didn't make sense to me. Update: Received a msg from Daniel F- Owner, he reconfirmed that all their juices are made with actual fruit. Updating rating as well. For the main course got the 4 vegetable plate- the 4 sides we chose were collard greens, yellow dal, potato and cabbage, and beans and carrot, all this comes with the Ethiopian bread supposedly made with wheat and barley. Its located in the City Market , one of the popular destinations for farmers market on a weekend- today is Saturday Deal breaker - there was a long strand of hair on one of the plates. It was on top and was easily removed from the food but it still bothered me :(

This was our first time ever having African food and it was absolutely delicious! Each of us had…read moreordered the fufu with egusi and chose a different protein -- brisket, chicken, and salmon. We all agreed every protein was perfectly cooked and flavorful, and the egusi and fufu was very tasty. The service was excellent as well; the owner was very welcoming from start to finish and took the time to explain to us African cuisine first-timers what fufu and egusi was made of, what it tastes like, and how it's prepared. My 13-year old son loved it so much, he wanted to go back again! Highly recommend.

I just can't say enough about the food here at this unpretentious little gem, in the middle of the…read moreonce bustling Independence Center food court. This is the first time I'd visited this shopping mall in years. The mall itself was quiet, and busy with shoppers. We worked our way down to the food court to our intended destination... The "African Dream Cuisine" restaurant... and oh, where to start‽ We arrived there around 3pm. There were a few customers ahead of us. We had no idea what to expect, except for the previously posted reviews for this place we'd read. They were all positive, so I was excited to see for myself. I'd been wanting to try the food here for literally 2 years. Today, my husband and I celebrated our 41st wedding anniversary; and chose to eat here, since it's something different and special. After purusing the menu board, we settled on the Beef Brisket & Roasted Chicken combo meal with Fufu and Egusi; and the Roasted Chicken, Rice, & Cabbage platter. The meals were accompanied by both their Dream, and Peanut Butter sauces... so delicious. I must say though, the Fufu was THE BEST Fufu we'd ever eaten - BY A MILE!!! The taste and texture were perfect! Even the proteins were cooked perfectly... They were fall apart tender, and super moist. The flavor of the spices they were cooked in was really incredible! Truly, this was the one of the most delicious and delightful meals we'd had in a long time. As a matter of fact, EVERYTHING we'd ordered was not only fresh, but in generous portions. The proprietor, Stella, was gracious and kind... A very sweet person. She was there by herself preparing orders and serving them. She saw to our every need, making sure we wanted for nothing - another added benefit to eating there. We will most assuredly be going back soon, and frequently!

Driving up left us leery. However, the entrance was inviting. The food was delicious and the…read moreservice was kind. I would recommend!

J&K is truly a hidden gem, hidden behind a small gas station in North Kansas City. From the moment…read morewe walked in, we felt welcomed and felt cozy inside. The restaurant was clean and had plenty of seating. The walls were simply and beautifully decorated with hats, Ethiopian artifacts, and other cultural pieces, which added a warm and authentic cultural touch. They offer an extensive menu with many rich and comforting dishes. We started with Macroni soup which was a part of our main orders - included a very comforting overcooked pasta with lentils and minimal spices. For appetizers, we ordered the lentil sambusa since the chicken ones were sold out. For our main course, we chose the all meat combo platter with two sides. It included beef tibbs, lamb, and chicken, along with red and yellow lentils. Our friends ordered the all veggie combo platter, which came with red and yellow lentils, greens, cabbage, and beetroot. All the veggies, lentils and meats were served on super soft, tangy, and very flavorful injera. The beef tibbs was the clear winner among the meats. It was hearty, rich, and had a nice spicy depth. The other meats were also cooked well, with mild spices and comforting flavors that felt light and healthy. The vegetables were mostly chopped into small pieces and lightly steamed/ blanched, then tossed with salt, pepper, or minimal seasoning. The lentils balanced the plate perfectly with their mild taste and buttery, smooth texture. Overall, the food felt very wholesome, healthy and well balanced and colorful with a generous spread on the platter. The service did not feel rushed and our server was very sweet and attentive. That said, it did take about 30 minutes for the food to arrive after ordering, as everything was being prepared fresh. If they improve the wait times then it can be a win win situation for everyone. Take out can be faster option for you if you do not prefer to wait or are short of time. Overall, J & K offers an authentic and traditional Ethiopian Cuisine taste and thats why this is a must visit restaurant.