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Masarap Cafe

5.0 (10 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Excellent eggplant dish. I bought it during the Hermosa Festival and it was analysis delicious!

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We had the chicken, the goat stew, and the (vegan) eggplant omelette and tried the salmon too.

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This was one of my first experiences trying African food, and even though it was about four years…read moreago, I still think about this place all the time. In fact, it's one of those restaurants that randomly pops into my head because the food was that memorable. My friend and I were walking around the food hall trying to decide where to eat and honestly had no idea what to order. The owner came out, started chatting with us, shared a bit about his background and his food, and immediately made us feel welcome. When we told him we were open to trying anything, he offered to pick some of his favorite dishes for us. Everything he chose was incredible. Not only was the food delicious, but the experience itself is what stuck with me all these years later. You can tell he genuinely cares about his customers and takes pride in what he does. His kindness, passion, and hospitality made us feel like more than just customers. Four years later, I still crave the food and remember how warmly we were treated. That's rare. This place will always hold a special place in my heart, and I truly hope more people get the chance to experience it. If you're thinking about trying it, do yourself a favor and go. You'll leave with a full stomach and probably a smile on your face too.

I really wanted to enjoy this experience, but it ended up not being quite for me. The egusi soup…read morehad a flavor profile I wasn't expecting, and the chicken was a bit tough. The dish also had a strong smell and a slightly bitter aftertaste. I had anticipated a more balanced, savory flavor, but it leaned more toward spice and bitterness for my taste. The fufu reminded me of an unseasoned potato in flavor. That said, the jollof rice with oxtail was a highlight. The meat was tender, the plantains were nicely sweet, and overall the dish felt more flavorful and satisfying. I definitely enjoyed that option much more. Considering the portion sizes and the ghost kitchen setup, the $30 price point felt a bit high to me. The food is not made to order, it is reheated before packaging in standard plastic containers, which influenced my overall impression. On a positive note, the woman serving was very kind and spoke highly of the food. I can see how this cuisine might be an acquired taste for some. For first-timers, I'd recommend starting with the jollof rice and meat dishes and exploring from there.

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ILE, "home" in Igbo, is a Nigerian dinner theatre and tasting menu in someone's apartment…read more Nigerian and West African food is not new to me, so my review is based on my familiarity with various regional and tribal dishes that I love - my experience is beyond simply the recent popular fufu and egusi. There are two menus and service times: 1. A four (4) course dinner theatre experience for $120 per person that starts at 5 p.m. and 2. A seven (7) course for $220 that's at 8 p.m. I made my reservation for 2 via Resy for the 8; they ask you to arrive and wait in the lobby, but you aren't greeted and seated in the apartment till 8:30, and don't start eating till 9 - rather annoying of a wait time. My original reservation was for December, however, I didn't get to go until January due to a COVID-19 outbreak amongst the team. I did get an e-mail with a 15% discount for the delay, however, I wish I had remembered to bring that up to the team at ILE when I paid because they didn't take it into account with my final bill. Also, note to everyone, there is a 25% service fee - they do clearly advertise this when you make the reservation. Ultimately, this experience is for extroverts as dinner is at communal tables - I did know that it was a communal experience, but ended up being seated with two rather loud and extroverted couples at a table, which dampened our experience. The dining tables are in two areas - when you walk in through the door, to the right is the open space kitchen-dining area and to the left is the second dining table. This is dinner theatre via storytelling; the chef introduces each dish with music and story of that ties back to the ingredients - really cool concept and I did appreciate the narration style & storyline, however, it was a drag after the second dish. This entire thing could have been a 1.5 hour event, tops; instead, it was ~4 hours long, with each dish being eaten in less than 5-10 minutes - far too much time between the dishes. It's a BYOB establishment with no corkage fee, and they do serve a Nigerian wine for a charge per pour. Zobo (non-alcoholic) is served gratis - you can have as many refills as you want; for those who may not be familiar, zobo is the same as sorrel or jamaica; it wasn't too sweet and perfectly tart-y. Here are the seven dishes we had: 1. Starter bread, hummus, and chutney: The sweetness of the charred bread was quite well-balanced between the creaminess of the hummus and the sweetness of the chutney. Enjoyed this very much. 2. Shrimp salad: Enjoyed the jollof sauce but we only got a medium shrimp and a half; disappointed with that quantity. 3. Goat pepper soup: Pressure cooked goat with pepper soup poured into the plate afterwards. I wish there was more pressure-cooked goat - the quantity was not enough; that's how the pepper soup I've had has been. Enjoyed this very much despite the quantity. The soup was poured out of an IKEA plant watering can - I have the same one. 4. Nigerian snail: A bit overcooked; larger than Vietnamese or French snails, and slightly earthy. 5. Fish, rice, jammy duck egg, corn, and micro greens: I forget what it represented, but for the price of the entire event, there was barely any fish or duck egg; served in a cute pot that reminded me of my childhood serveware. 6. Jollof & beef: The jollof was smokey, but not spicy enough, with ribeye on a separate plate - loved the suya dust. You can add wagyu for another $35 or 75; we opted out to not upgrade - can't remember eating my jollof with wagyu before. Enjoyed this very much. The chef did later let me know as we were leaving that I could've asked for more jollof but were trying to balance quantities; I do appreciate that they wanted to avoid wastage, so don't want to give too much upfront and have it end up in the trash, but would have been nice to know while being served. 7. Oil cake with "custard" with berry coulis: Chef Eros said this a custard, but it really was ice cream in texture and consistency; the presentation reminded us of a wedding table decoration. It was all not too sweet, so that was nice, but too much show. Every other dish was so-so and lacking flavour and/or quantity. Service is pretty good - the chef's brother, Cortez, was our server; very attentive but not hovering. Since this is in a home kitchen, there are 3 folks working constantly in the kitchen, Chef Eros wondering around, and 2 servers-of-sorts; there are only 6 burners. Parking is scarce - you can e-mail ILE and ask them to reserve a guest spot for you for $15, and it will get added to your bill at the end. It might be worth taking an Uber if you prefer. Overall, while it was an interesting experience, it's not for me; the dinner theatre, communal aspect, long wait to eat, small quantities, and the price being far too high aren't it. I'd rather go to Veronica's or my mate's house. It's *perhaps* a good starting point for someone unfamiliar with Nigerian/West African food in an intimate setting.

Attending January 2023…read more ileishome is a much needed flavor in LA's tasting menu sphere. It is indeed in someone's apartment so I did have a little trouble locating it. There are two rooms and they both have communal table to sit at. The groups didn't really interact much when I went though Enjoyed all the flavors and the theatrics. The personal stories added an extra touch to all the food being served. That pepper soup was A++

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Seventh and final course: Dessert - Berries in zobo
Seventh and final course: Dessert - Berries in zobo
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