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    Kess Kitchen

    4.7 (11 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Jordyn R.

    Been wanting to try African food for the longest and finally got to try it out my partner and I order the Egusi soup with beef , jollof rice with chicken and meat pie. The egusi soup was flavorful but does have an aftertaste of fish but the fufu tasted fresh and hot ! The jollof rice was spectacular The meat pie was my favorite was a perfect balance of spice in there and a lil spicy kick !

    Egusi soup with goat meat/pound yams. Goat met and jollof rice.
    Tekia H.

    Cool experience trying Kess Kitchen. I have not had much African food, but it was a fun choice to try while at the international market. I decided to do the Goat meat in the egusi soup and also with the jollof rice. The egusi soup definitely is an acquired taste that took me some time to get used to. In regard to the goat meat, it was surprisingly tender. The jollof rice was okay, but I would have like it to have more of a flavor punch. Overall, I cook experience worth at least trying.

    Located inside the RD international market
    Nicole C.

    Located in the RD international market, ordered the egusi with beef, and okra stew with goat. Both were so flavorful, tender meat and good portion. Came with fufu but I ordered 1 extra. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the service was quick with good packaging for take away. I can't wait to come back to try the suya and jollof.

    Chicken and beef with rice, plantains and vegetables.

    The food was excellent. Large portions for the price. Service is great. Had chicken and beef with plantains. Definitely recommend.

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    Lili T.

    This is my first time ever trying Nigerian food, and I thought it was great! The soup and fufu were served piping hot and flavorful. The soup has a deep, savory flavor thickened with melon seeds. The goat meat made the whole soup taste gamey so just be mindful when you are deciding between the mixed meat or beef option. I removed a star because they were supposed to open at 12, but kept delaying their opening until a little before 1. It was worth the wait, but I wouldn't come right at opening again. There is only one chef in the kitchen so the food may take a while. Kess Kitchen is located inside of RD International Market in the food court. The ambiance and seating is standard food court style. It's nice to be able to try a little bit of everything for the other food stalls.

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    Best in town . Professional chef. Very courtdois and most delicious African food in town.

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    Tony's Piri-Piri Chicken - Seating Area

    Tony's Piri-Piri Chicken

    2.3(3 reviews)
    13.4 miWestside

    Tony's Piri-Piri Chicken is a food stand that adjoins in same parking lot as Pet and Feed Store…read morelocated on the west side of Jacksonville. They just opened for business last Saturday (10/5). They specialize is Piri-Piri and Teriyaki dishes. Tony Chong (owner) created his own version of the Piri-Piri sauce which is Chinese/Malaysian/South African inspired. The sauce is a light spice mixture that compliments well into any meat. They also serve Fragrant Rice, which had a sweet light coconut taste into the rice. So I ordered the Piri-Piri Chicken with the Fragrant Rice and it was pretty damn good combo. Additionally, Tony has collaborated with Eggroll Empire to serve Garlic Crab Eggrolls, an eggroll I've never had before; delicious. Aside from the Crab meat inside the Eggroll are Mung Bean Noodles, which reminds me of how some Vietnamese Eggrolls are made. It is served with your choice of a Spicy Sauce or Garlic & Vinegar Sauce. I've tried both sauces and it was basically a 1A and 1B choice in my opinion; me giving the Spicy Sauce a slight nod. Something noteworthy: Tony has plans of introducing Peking Duck dish into the menu lineup. I'm looking forward to this as I love Peking Duck. Nom Nom Nom Come show your love for this new business.

    I've been waiting to try this place. Had it bookmarked for the longest. Anyways, I was driving down…read more103rd and saw a food shack with a big sign that stated they had Garlic Egg rolls by the liquor store and thought maybe they moved, so I dropped in. The sign was exact to what's posted for this location. When I walk up the menu had wings, hot dogs, burger and fries and I was a little lost because I thought it was Asian food. I asked if they served up the egg rolls and the lady said yea, $3 a piece. I placed my order but after waiting 25 minutes and food still wasn't ready, I bounced. This is more of a for your information. Yesterday, I was going to be in the area so I called the number on the Yelp app. The poor girl picked up and I asked if they were open until 8 and she said this isn't something chicken. Not sure how long this number has been posted and she probably had no idea how to remove it. I already reported it to Yelp. I made the drive anyways and when I got there this truck was not there. It showed that it's claimed so hopefully the owner sees this review and can address if they moved.

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    Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant - Vegan plate

    Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant

    4.9(27 reviews)
    10.4 miWestside

    Tasty food! Restaurant was clean. Friendly and warm service. Hidden gem in the westside of Jax.read more

    Second time experiencing Ethiopian food; first time at Lalibela. I believe the man who waited on us…read morewas the owner. He was sweet. They didn't have fish (ground tilapia mixed with herbs & onions), which I had been excited to try. Bummer. So I ordered the chicken & my MIL the vegetarian. What came out was one large platter to share, with the chicken in the center. My MIL, who has been there before, said it was about the same serving as when she orders the veggie platter by herself. Hmm, didn't love that. I also think the prices are high for the area & amount of food served. The food was tasty. I loved the spicy samosa app. It had a great kick. I wish the chicken in the Doro Wat was cut smaller. Large pieces are difficult to eat without a fork & a knife! And personally, I prefer dark meat over breast for chicken dishes. Lastly, the prices on the menu aren't what rang up on the register when I went to pay. Everything, including the drinks, was $1.50-2.50 more than listed. Not a huge deal, but the correct price should be displayed on the menu. All in all, it's a unique experience to eat with your fingers but, at roughly $70 for two people (one soda & one beer), I wouldn't make this a regular spot.

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    African Soul Cookery - Chicken pie

    African Soul Cookery

    4.0(2 reviews)
    16.2 miNorthside

    It's inside the Pecan Flea Market…read more I went here only for the African food. I was a bit taken back by the outside of this flea market. I had no clue where the establishment was that I wanted to go too. I passed by a lot of stuff. I'm just going to say, one man's junk is another man's treasure Then I ran into the food spot. The owners are really nice. I saw they had the oxtails, but after she explained the menu, she said the place is so small that they pick one main item off the menu for the day. So today it was the fried chicken, mac n cheese, and green beans. I also go a side chicken pie. The plate came out, and that big section was full of creamy mac n cheese, I think I had 4 or 5 pieces of chicken, and it was flavored to perfection. The mac n cheese was good, the green beans, needed some flavor, but I wasn't expecting green beans so it's ok. The chicken pie was full of flavor as well. Not lacking at all! I think it had cheese in it as well. If you're a vegetarian, today, the only options would be the green beans and Mac n cheese. Due to me being picky, I was unable to get the African food experience. I really wanted to try the fufu, but I don't like okra, and what it's served with is something with Okra in it. She wouldn't just sell me the fufu, I could have h made something at home to go with it. lol They are only open on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

    The divine pies are aptly named! They're the perfect little handheld for walking around or sitting…read moreat a nearby table. Their potato leaf stew is cleansing feeling and just the right amount of spice to remind you it's food for your soul. The plantains are a perfect mix between tostones and maduros, soft and a hint of caramel sweetness. Service is outstanding! Mother and daughter run and it's like coming home to family. Located in the far corner of the market, near the restrooms and N-40.

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    African Soul Cookery - The menu, but you have to order off the board

    The menu, but you have to order off the board

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    I think this plate was $12.00

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