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    Mande Dibi

    4.8 (27 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Fried   Plantain; Egusi Soup; Potato FUFU
    Brenna B.

    Yum!!! I'm pretty sure the same guy that owns Bala's Bistro, owns this place! I placed an order on Uber Eats to give this place a try. The food was SO good!! I really wanted some egusi and fufu, so I ordered me some. I also got some fried plantains. Everything was hot and ready to eat when I received it. Plenty of food for the price and it was so good and flavorful. Even the leftovers were good the next day! I will most definitely be back.

    Buffet options
    Whitley B.

    The food at Mande Dibi is incredible, it's some of the best food I've had in a long time! We went for lunch to try out the buffet. I had the collard greens, salmon, lamb, potato fufu, and the egusi soup. The soup is probably one of my new favorite foods. I like how they charge per pound, and the person behind the counter serves the food. I've already decided I'll be going back for lunch next week as well. The inside was very pleasant and clean, and there is a small grocery area inside. I bought some African soap and a net sponge from them as well. Everyone should check this place out, I need it to stay around forever!

    Potato FUFU Potato FUFU Mande's Jollof Rice Black Eye Peas Collard Greens Braised Lamb Dibi (Suya)cabbage and carrots
    D M.

    You know when something is so good you can't find words good enough to explain it, well hear me and hear me well. Thats me in this moment.The food is freaking amazing! The restaurant is clean welcoming and peaceful! Service . That food had me! Yall go and you're going to be too.

    Salmon Thiou, white rice, and side salad
    Katherine S.

    My friend and I saw this restaurant on the list for MBRW '24 and decided to give it a try. We went as soon as they opened, so the wait wasn't too bad. We both had trouble deciding what to eat, as everything looked so delicious! I finally decided on the Salmon Thiou (pronounced choo) and got a side salad to go along with it. When the server brought out our food, the portion sizes was ridiculous! There was seriously enough for 3 separate meals! And while it was delicious, my salmon dish was really spicy. I didn't see anything to indicate the spice level, so I really couldn't enjoy it to the fullest. This dish is a salmon meatball, and it is likely be bound together with bread, which is an issue for gluten-sensitive people such as myself. I ended up giving the remainder of my dish to my husband who is a spice guy and he definitely enjoyed it. The young lady working the register was kind and patient. The restaurant was clean, homey, and inviting. Overall, I think hubby and I will definitely be back to try some other fares. I'll be sure to ask about the spice levels and ingredients the next time though!

    Ashley B.

    So I really like this place. It has a lot to offer here. I came here last year for a pickup order. So I didn't get a chance to eat inside this time. I got a chance to dine in and I enjoyed the experience. I had the a goose soup with the foofu, and these items were on display as a part of their buffet options. Now I also decided to order their goat dib to go, and I can happily say that I enjoyed everything from the agousie stew that I ate inside to the goat dibbie that I ate later that day. I also enjoyed the store. Uh, front options that they had. That is a part of the extension to the restaurant so you can purchase things including food items. If you want to make your own African inspired food choices from home. They had things from the turmeric to goosey and foo ingredients. So I will definitely be back to buy these things so that I can try making this at home. They also have a lot of beverages and sea moss options in their storefront section, so you can purchase things like that as well. The inside of the restaurant is pretty roomy. They have a lot of tables to dine. It can seem a little cold because there might not be a lot of people there, but that really is based off of people coming and they should, because the food in it.It's really good here.

    Chocolate cake
    Tabatha B.

    The food here was pretty OK. I tried the meat pies. The meat pies had plenty of meat. I thought maybe that the pies would have other ingredients such as maybe vegetables or cheese, but it is truly a meat pie. I like the onion relish that comes with it. The salad has an acquired taste, but not bad. The chocolate cake was my least favorite. Unfortunately, the cake was pretty dry. The icing was rich but not bad. Because of the sponge the cake was a no go for me. I also tried the hibiscus juice. It is good if you are the type that enjoy sweetness. It was overly sweet for my liking, but I'm sure others may enjoy it. I will be willing to come back and give some other items a try.

    Jollof Rice, Black Eyed Peas, Plantains, Cabbage and Carrots, Greens

    The food was absolutely excellent. So much so I went days in a row after my first time. The workers are pleasant and patient. The entire restaurant is super clean. EXCELLENT. I can't rave enough about this place.

    lamb thiep yapp, black eyed peas, jollof rice, chicken and beef thiuo, lamb soup kandja

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    Great tasting food. Quick service. Store in restaurant has some nice things to pick up before you leave. Nice people.

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    Great fusion food using African Caribbean and African American blend Definitely recommended

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    The okra soup with lamb is one of the best things I've ever eaten.. glad I tried it out!

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    2 years ago

    This is real authentic African cuisine. Everything was delicious!! The owner Bala runs a fabulous ki

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    This food was amazing! Service was amazing! And they have a wonderful atmosphere with a little store as well. I'll definitely go back.

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    View of the quasi-outdoor covered seating area
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    I am nkw aware that lean beef means different things.
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    Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous
    Charlie Vergos' Rendezvous
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    Memphis Buffalo
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    Menu. 4.20.19
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