Hate to say this about an African restaurant. But the Suya was awful. Dry. Tasteless. It tasted…read morelike the meat had been sitting out for a while and they just threw it in a bag and sold it to me. I will literally never go here again. They used to be in union and the food was good there. Now that they are in Irvington. Thumbs down.

Came here with a work proximity associate who grew up in Ghana and another work buddy for lunch…read more We were the first guests to start the lunch rush. We shared one meat pie as we waited for our entrees. I got the jollof rice, plaintain with goat. My buddy ordered the spinach stew think with plaintain and white rice. The other buddy got the turkey wings but sweet potatoes instead of rice. The portion is large. All our entrees were under $13 and each entrees comes with a bottle water. They go give you a bowl of water to wash your hand if you eat with your hands. There's hand soap on every table. The flavor was really good. There was a fish sauce that went well with the food. My goat was really chewy and hard. It needed to be braised longer. I tried the spinach dish and it was really good. They used a lot of spinach. So if you think you're gonna be sick. Get that to Popeye it up. Cc accepted. I will come back to try a soup. The nice lady running the place told me the soups are very large portions. I will call in my order if I'm in a rush. They make the food to order. We were there longer than I liked.

Tried this place..nice place and nice staff but food is Super Bland..no seasoning at all. Good…read moreMusic and vibe but not a place for tasty food. Leaving now to get Pizza. Need some flavor. I didn't finish my food. Also, Joloff Rice is red isn't it??

A friend of mine and I got together to get some food and drinks. When I arrived I parked on the…read morestreet nearby. I walked A friend of mine and I got together to get some food and drinks. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked in and we sat at the bar. The place was dimly lit and comfortable. We were serviced by a nice bartender and she made our rum punch so good. For my meal I got the chicken jollof rice and it was so good and filling! The DJ came and we danced the night away. I had a good experience!

There is a long wait. They do cook everything fresh, but they ran outta the red snapper…read more Too much garlic on the food. Ordered branzino. It was fresh. But all I could taste was garlic. They use a lot of garlic on everything. It was a one and done. If you enjoy garlic, then it's for you. Restaraunt itself smells bad. It's not the most hygienic place. It's very a mom and pop, hole in the wall kinda place. I wouldn't dine in because of the smell.

There are good places, there are great places, and then there are places where the food is truly…read moretransformative. This tiny unassuming African spot on the Main Street in Springfield is one such establishment. If you asked me where the very best grilled chicken I could have is I would point you here and tell you to ignore the fact that it was African, if you asked me for the very best African food I would say there are many great places and this is one of the absolute best! Karen, the owner and chef and Emanuel her brother are kind and well versed in hospitality, a fact that her formal and informal training will prove if you are fortunate enough to meet them. The spices, the smells and the flavors are what Africa is known for and the first thing they will tell you is that everything is cooked to order so don't expect it to just be ready but I promise you it's worth twice the amount of time (it wasn't too long by the way) and you truly feel as though you have been invited into their home. With no hyperbole this is not just some of the very best African food I've had it's some of the very best food I've ever had and I cannot wait to return.

Very bad customer service…read more Waakye is very good Jellof is the worst I ever tasted Wouldn't recommend this place overall

The food quality is as high as the service quality. Their personnel displayed real pleasantness…read morealso. Very authentic. They provide extra effort here. We'll probably be back before long.

Hmmm. Where do I start Jollof rice! Very very good. Tried…read moreit around when they first opened. Wasn't impressed. But tried it recently and it was great!! Fried rice was very very good also. I got the combo platter. Been here multiple times. Inside kinda small. Ayamese was good. The white rice was a little overcooked that day.

Love it!!! Very tasty. Expensive though. $22 for egusi soup or efo riro soup with 4 piece of meat…read moreis crazy. Service is fine but better to call in advance. Ambiance is better than before... Still best efo riro or egusi i have had.

I really wante some suya chicken, did a lot of research and landed in this place. I was very…read moreexcited when I arrived and decided to dine in and take a meal to- go. There was no acknowledgment of me even entering the space and no direction on ordering. After figuring it out, I ordered my food, I also informed them I would be eating in then took my seat directly across from the register with my drink. I watched people come and go and still nothing, Eye contact was made with the man on the register gesturing a questioning "where's my food" which he said he was checking and it would be ready shortly. After an hour and 15 minutes and my again, approaching the register, they grabbed a bag from the side. I payed full price for the items and reminded them it was eat-in. At this point I'm over it! A half hearted apology was offered from someone that emerged from the back/ kitchen area. I just took my items to eat at home. When I it to my car in the back, someone comes out with a patty in a brown bag for my wait. That said, the service was not good and took way from the entire experience. Food was okay after getting home practically starving.

Amazing Nigerian / West African food…read more 1) Must get item is the chicken Suya and beef Suya. OMG, the chicken Suya was 10/10, while the beef was 9/10. 2) Their jollof rice was good, but I had better. 3) Their meat pie is also a must get. It is Nigerian style meat pie, slightly different from the British style most people are used to. 4) Down side is their service, which is very poor. Come here for takeout only. You will enjoy the food.

Amazing food from Burkina Faso (Burkinabe), West Africa, Sahel region…read more -Lamb dibi - 9/10 (enough for feed 2 people) - Jollof rice - 20/10 - probably one of the best rice dishes I EVER had. (This is coming from someone of Indian heritage. It can compete with the best Indian biryani, pilaf, lemon rice.) -Bissap - 9/10 -Green sauce - 10/10 (creamy) -Spicy sauce - 10/10 (very spicy) -Degue - 9/10 (mild sweet)

Like sunspots, there's a rare Uber Eats phenomenon when holiday closures lead to an expanded radius…read moreof availability, which led to the Burkindi discovery. The "picked for you" section was correct (does anyone know if they're using personal algorithms or just highlighting popular items?), recommending dibi with riz gras. There's some spice on the lamb itself, with flavors augmented by two green sauces, one of which was massively spicy. I also liked the tomato and onion sauce on the rice.

Good food in large shareable quantities. Highly recommend. Food served in a timely manner.read more

I've never experienced African food like this before. It was very spicy but quite delicious. The…read morerice and beans were steaming hot and the chicken was soaked in this spicy oil of flavors that you can mix with the rice and beans. The lady was sweet too.

Looking for a chill African spot to dance and unwind, we were recommended to visit Origin. We…read morearrived around 10:30 and were told we made it just in time to get in for free, as there is a cover charge starting at 11 pm. For about an hour, the music was at an enjoyable level. Once it hit 11:30, the dj started and it became hard to talk to each other. The afrobeats and hip-hop kept us dancing and singing all night, although a lot of songs ended prematurely. My girlfriend didn't enjoy her espresso martini until they made it again with less Bailey's. I ordered a Remy Martin based cocktail which was ok. Our bartender was funny and engaging, and she went above and beyond to make us drinks we had at other restaurants (which she nicely didn't charge us for). Their alcohol selection is average. They also have a VIP lounge upstairs and people smoke hookah throughout.

After a wonderful dinner, my boyfriend and I wanted to go out to Dance. We were recommended this…read morelocation that is known for their African music, great food and cocktails. We arrived at the location a little before 11 PM and there was no cover which was a pleasant surprise. We were told that the peak hours are after 11:30 till 3 AM. Before the DJ arrived, we were able to hear each other speaking and hold conversation. Once the DJ arrived around 1130/12pm it was difficult to hear each other. The espresso martini wasn't my favorite was more Baileys and espresso liquor based as opposed to the foundation being coffee/espresso with a splash of Bailey's. I really enjoyed my apple whiskey martini with cranberry juice and grenadine. I highly recommend ordering it. I love how the drink menu had unique cocktail names that were African based. The service was great. The staff and bartenders were super friendly and were open to accommodating our unique cocktail recipe requests. I look forward to coming back for the food and bringing friends and family in the future.