Naija Jollof- Brampton

(1 review)

13.4 km

Auntie Lizzy's Kitchen is tucked at the back of a small plaza in Etobicoke, serving traditional…read moreGhanaian and Nigerian food. This place is somewhat 'hidden' as it's not readily apparent from the street. When you enter the plaza, turn right and go straight until the end, then turn left. It's located at the back, beside G Central Market (a small grocery store serving staples and ingredients to make Western African dishes). It's mostly a take-out place, with only 2 small tables (4 chairs each) in the restaurant. There is a TV screen but not much else. Note that there is no washroom for customers inside, and no washroom in any of the other neighbouring businesses in the plaza either (so plan accordingly). Most people come here for take-out / food pick-up. The menu on the website and UberEats (for delivery / take-out) is bigger and has more items, compared to the menu that's displayed inside the restaurant. According to the website and UberEats menus, they serve both Ghanaian and Nigerian dishes. But the menu on display when we got there only had Ghanaian dishes (which was ok, because we came for the Ghanaian food anyway). Service-wise, it was excellent. The person who took our order and served us was nice and friendly. The food was great! I love Western African food in general. The Waakye came as a large plate of rice and beans (my favourite!), spaghetti, plantain, boiled egg, small salad, and choice of protein (we chose fried fish). The sauce on the fish was a bit spicy but it was delicious. The Plantain with Beans dish came with a LOT of plantain slices that were slightly crispy on the outside, warm and soft in the inside. They weren't too sweet and more on the savoury side, so they paired perfectly with the beans stew that was packed full of flavour. This dish also came with fried fish. We ordered 2 extra side salad for extra veggies. They were just shredded lettuce, carrot, and a few small pieces of cucumber. The down side is that because this is mainly a take-out place, they served us using plastic forks and knives (instead of reusable utensils). The side salads also came in plastic containers to be thrown away right after eating, despite us eating in (instead of getting take-aways). No biggie, as we still enjoyed the food immensely, but it could've been more sustainable and environmentally friendly with reusable utensils and plates / bowls.

Plantains with Beans and Fried Fish

Menu - Ghanaian dishes

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Waakye (Ghana-style rice & beans, spaghetti, boiled egg, fried fish)

Calabar kitchen Canada

5.0

(1 review)

50.5 km

I was visiting, Hamilton, Ontario Canada. I tried Calabar kitchen when they were catering out of…read moretheir house, but now that they've opened their Jackson Square food court location in downtown Hamilton. I thought I would try them there. The food is amazing! I tried their Suya Salad, and their rice and stew. If you want authentic African Cuisine you need to try this place....

From the owner: Best authentic Calabar/Nigerian food in Ontario. If you miss home (AFRICA/NIGERIA) or just plain…read morehungry for a well cooked Nigerian dish, call us.

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Yalleys African Restaurant

I have been searching for a good African restaurant in Buffalo, and this is definitely the place…read more My order consisted of Fufu and Egusi soup with chicken and chicken with rice. Everything was delicious and I will definitely be going back. Apparently they have a buffet on Sundays?! I haven't been there myself but I bet that's great too. The one thing I would knock is the price but honestly, who is doing it like they are? I think it's worth every penny for sure.

This is a very laid-back place: When we entered, there was no-one at the counter to greet us. We…read morepicked up menus and sat. Chilled Jarritos, Coke products, and water bottles as beverages; the waiter came quickly and said it would take ten minutes for our order. It took six! The portions were enormous! In retrospect I should have ordered a small, but we didn't specify, and so received a large meal! I could have easily fed three people! The chef thoughtfully put the hot sauce on a side cup of my husband's meal. Like a royal poison taster he asked me to test it. I rated it a three; he gave it a seven...but he was raised in Minnesota. My chicken and rice were great! Loved the side of plantains! We'll be back!

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Afro Spice

5.0

(4 reviews)

20.4 km

Really really good Egusi! I was craving Nigerian food and came here on a whim! I will definitely be…read moreback next time I'm in Toronto!

I am from Africa. I need my fix from the Motherland every so often…read more Had the Egusi made with GOAT. Pure exquisiteness. Every dish is prepared fresh. Takes a while, but worth it. Have it with fufu or banku - this is "food fit for a King". Not inexpensive ... but worth it.

Jollof rice, fried rice, beans and plantain. pounded yam and variety of soup. Moimoi, pastries

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Catfish pepper soup Also availablele; goat and assorted meat pepper soup

Naija Jollof- Mississauga

3.3

(9 reviews)

8.4 km

I've never been to African food and was greeted by the big smile of Sunshine, an owner operator…read more With my fellow foodies we confessed we knew very little about African food. Pretenders never get anywhere so I admitted knowing nothing and Sunshine showed us not only what the food was but he would make the comparison to Chinese cuisine. He allowed us to sample the rice, one that was red with tomato paste and chicken cooking juice, indicative of Peruvian food. Another rice he called like chinese rice, tasting it, it was cleaner with a touch of spice (better than chinese fried rice in my opinion). We also had a tour of the stews. The food was reasonable for the novice and affordable for food court food. The chicken and turkey was a touch dry, but that's a common struggle for all restaurants. Food was not over salted. Thank you Sunshine for the food tour.

First time trying african food going back for sureenice service as well going back for a 4th starread more

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Da Afrospot

4.0

(6 reviews)

110.8 km

So happy to see some west African restaurants in Buffalo! I got Jollof rice with chicken and stew,…read morefried plantain and Suya. The jollof was a bit bland but the chicken and stew was good! Just wish there was a bit more pepper. You can never go wrong with fried plantain! The Suya was not what I was expecting but was still tasty. I'm used to suya being more dry and would have preferred more Suya seasoning, even if it was just on the side. It is located in like a storefront and there is no seating. I called to make my order for pickup and they were very nice over the phone. They delivered my food to my car and even gave me a free drink since I waited about 5-10mins for my food.

I hate leaving low reviews for small mom and pop places. I really, truly do. But I am going to be…read morehonest, as I always am. When I heard about this place, I was super excited. I love African food, it's so delicious. Unfortunately, this place was not. We had the jollof rice with chicken and the suya kebab. So, the suya kebab was really greasy, and the meat was cheap. The scant amount of seasoning sprinkled on top was delicious, but it didn't save the otherwise bland and unsalted meat. I don't think grease when I think kebab. Ever. So that was a huge disappointment. The jollof rice with chicken was also just not great. The fried chicken was okay, made well enough, but bland. Not even salted. The rice itself was mediocre. And I'm forgiving with rice because rice is a massive staple of my diet. I don't know, it tasted like it was seasoned out of a box, and reheated to be served. Just bland. Overall, a greasy and bland experience that was sadly not worth the money or the excitement I had to try it. I highly doubt I'll be back

Waakye and towards the back is Peanut Soup with Fufu - Added fish to the peanut soup, was delicious just spicy.

Jollof w/ meat - This was supper delicious

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Fried Plantains

KW African Cuisine

5.0

69.9 km

Delicious! I've had lots of great African food in KW and this place is no exception. They also have…read moresome dishes that are different than the other local places which is nice, like the beet salad. Their cabbage stew is also the most flavorful I've had anywhere.

good find hiding in a strip mall. liver and kidney is done to perfection. if you are not for it,…read morethere are always chichi or tibits. just the right spice.

Get Grill

I went here for the Suya beef and I was so excited, only to receive about six pieces of beef for…read more$11.30. I had to drive back and ask if I received the correct order! It looked like an appetizer. I bet the wraps and meals may look worth it, but buying the suya beef by itself is definitely a rip-off. Since the price point is higher than the wrap, I expected more meat! I have never seen such a paltry amount of meat for $11.30. I cannot believe it.

Hello Get Grill! My…read morethird time with you guys and this time I'm back with a Yelp account. So, I heard of this place through a friend of mine that runs tasteoississauga. Thought I'd try it since I love ethnic food. Let me tell you it is delicious! Very flavourful. I usually get the stir fry shrimp and veggies with jollof rice but this time I got chicken suya with jollof rice. The rice is good! So flavourful! And the meat has a good spice to it. It isn't death spice. More so flavourful and a lot of heat. Unsure if it's normal but there is some kind of dairy sauce on it maybe to help balance out the spice? I remember thinking how the cost was too high for the small portion of meat you receive. I believe it still applies today. Less meat more rice I see. However! I still come cause it's so good! The place is small. Limited amount of seats. Very quick grab and go situation. Not a place for a date or to hangout with friends. Customer service is always great. The parking is fine since it is in a decent size plaza so you'll definitely have parking.

Quarter Chicken Seasoned with i-spice

The 'Maverick"

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Ma Yve Grill

3.9

(8 reviews)

54.5 km

This place is a hidden gem for authentic Congolese food in Ontario. It's located in a suburban…read moreneighbourhood in Pickering. The owner / server was very nice and gave us pointers on what side went good with which dish (e.g. to have the kwanga / cassave with the rich stews such as the fumbwa). The interior was very basic, hot inside (during summer), and not the cleanest (had to keep wafting flies away from our food), but it was the food that mattered more. The food was pretty good and authentic according to those who are more familiar with the cuisine. However, we found most of the dishes to be extremely salty (especially the fish dishes). All of the vegetable dishes were very rich and creamy, which paired well with the plain sides such as the kwanga and rice. At the end, we got complimentary dessert of mikate (Congolese version of beignets / fried ball doughs), which I thought was very nice of them! Dishes that we tried: 1) Pondu (chopped cassava leaves) - My favourite out of all the ones we tried. I liked the slight bitter taste of the cassava leaves, different from most other leafy greens such as spinach. 2) Kwanga (fermented cassava, grounded into paste and wrapped in marantaceae leaves for steaming) - A staple starch in the Democratic Republic of Congo, often served with stews and soups. 3) Jollof Rice (West & Central African rice dish made with long-grain rice, tomatoes, chilis, onions, and a variety of spices) - Pretty good, not overly strong taste-wise so it went well with the other richer dishes. 4) Grilled Tilapia (with ginger & lemon, topped with onions) - VERY salty and a bit oily. Tons of bones with little meat. 5) Mbisi Ya Mayi (basa fish in tomato sauce) - Also very salty. But the tomato sauce was ok. 6) Fumbwa (Congolese spinach stew, cooked with red palm oil and ground peanuts) - It tasted like 90% smooth peanut butter from the jar, and only 10% vegetables. It went well with the kwanga, but it was too peanuty and rich for me. 7) Mikate (Congolese version of beignets / fried ball doughs) - Complimentary dessert that we got in the end. Despite how salty we found the dishes to be, we found the overall dining experience to be pleasant with nice service. Perhaps it was just our taste buds that prefer less salty and overly rich dishes.

I called in to place an order and the person was rude. I decided to take my business somewhere else.read more

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Mandarin Restaurant

I have been here twice, two years apart. After my glowing review I decided to come back…read more Unfortunately, what I didn't fully understand was that to show up on a Saturday night without a reservation (for a Chinese buffet?) would result in a 1.75 hour wait. But I waited it out in their tiny waiting area. When I got in, the food was good but not great. I later learned why... I got terribly sick during my visit and spent the rest of the evening with a stomach bug. Did I get it here? Before my visit? I dunno, but I don't think it was related to the food itself. So I will let my 2024 review (which I posted under the wrong location at the time) apply to this one. PS: the room I was seated at this time had a magnificent 20' tall waterfall. 2024 Review: I have never been on a cruise ship or two a resort hotel, but I imagine the experience I had here would be comparable. Finding this place, which is located in a commercial or industrial warehousing district, would be challenging without GPS. Upon pulling up we thought it might have been an old hotel at one point. The entrance is grand, though, and nicely decorated. When we walked in we were met at a greeter station and introduced to a guy who was our "guide" around the buffet. He pointed out the various stations and featured entrees as well as his favorites (I suspect they are told what to say), and then led to the "blue room". Named because it is entirely blue in an almost Disney-esque way, it had one wall composed entirely of a fish tank! We took turns getting our food and watching our toddler, and there were lots of options here. Of note, nothing was especially great but nothing was terrible either. Many of the American-Chinese dishes were missing, but in their place were more things geared for kids. They had a full dessert station with lots of pies and cakes and cookies. They didn't have a lot of seafood but that was fine with me. They had sushi and a prime ribbing carving area. They had a koi pond and a panda display and a gift shop (!). In all, it was like walking through a movie based on a Chinese buffet. This is the flagship restaurant of the Mandarin chain and not all are like this. They told us about their signature "sweet and sour chicken meatballs", which are like sweet and sour chicken except each piece is the size of a golf ball. I remembered these were common in Toronto and not in the USA and now I know why. I don't think the food was better than average, but the experience was mindblowing. No doubt it is built into the price, but what a fun experience it was to come here. I would love to come back for a special occasion.

Very big, grand reception hall designed for a buffet. Inside on a Monday evening, it was crowded…read more However, they update you quickly with text messaging when your table is ready. There are plenty of servers, and they were all polite. They served you a wet washcloth before your meal. The buffet was adequate, with multiple hot and cold stations. I went during Canada Day, when they had extra items such as Canadian-style ribs and ice cream with maple syrup. The food quality was satisfactory for a buffet. There were limited seafood options and included multiple ways of cooking mussels, shrimp. There is a sushi station with basic fare. There is a fruit station, ice cream station, cake station. There weren't many "expensive" Items, such as crab legs, but that's okay. Service was good, ambiance was good also. Food was above average. It was $45 for one adult for a weekday dinner.

Buffet area, entrance to bird room

Fried rice, fried shrimp w/ sweet and sour sauce, General Tso chicken, baked seafood, salmon

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Heritage Fish & Chips

If I do go to Heritage, it's typically the one on Queen St. However, on the day I went here, it was…read morethe only one doing a promo on the Too Good to Go app. Heritage is an establishment in Brampton and it's now also known as probably having the best offering on the Too Good To Go app with lunch ($6.99) and dinner ($7.99). It's effectively a way to clear some of their sides (two of: mashed potatoes, rice pillaf, soup, salad) but they also provide a fresh order of one piece of fish and chips. Not that it affects my rating, but they said they said they use blue cod for the app special. It's still enjoyable, but definitely a drop in size, texture and taste compared to cod or haddock (let alone halibut). I ordered another piece of haddock, and that combined with the special was more than enough food between my wife and I. But again, a pretty big difference in fish quality, so keep that in mind for any order (doesn't just apply to the app). But a very solid place and nice to see an institution like this still going.

Ordered July 18th, spent over $200, the fish was overcooked and all 4 of our family ended up sick…read morewithin 2 hours of eating the food. I have been living in Brampton for over 26 years and it has really gone downhill. Will never order from there ever again.

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August 8

Been here a few times now and the new Brazilian BBQ definitely caught my attention to revisit…read more Beautiful modern decor. Very comfortable and nice booths. Theyve always had great service and a good variety for ayce -- sashimi, sushi, pressed sushi, torched sushi, specialty rolls, teppanyaki, dim sum. But the new addition of bbq items make it even more fun! They came over to your table with the meats and PINEAPPLE! Their rolls are really big. So make sure you order what you can finish and dont waste food. Enjoy!

My family I frequent this location. They've got great service and a wide variety of menu items to…read morechoose from. They serve sushi and dimsum so you've got the best of both worlds. There's plenty of seating inside. They've got a bar area in the front, and a spacious interior decorated with booths and tables good for 2-6 people comfortably. My friend and I came for the lunch AYCE. I recommend the dinner because it includes sashimi. They have yummy pork siu mai, however the steak teriyaki is not my favorite... love the options for sushi, the fish tastes so fresh and the pieces are generous. Seaweed is crisp and rice is nicely balanced with all the fish. One of our family's go-to spots in Brampton for good eats and exceptional service!

Varieties of appetizer.

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The Wing Spot

4.0

(9 reviews)

2.5 km

January 20/2026: Lunch with Barry…read more These were pretty good wings. I had the Tuesday Lunch Special 2.5Lbs for $28.99. They were big, juicy & hot. I had a split of 1/2 Honey Garlic & 1/2 Buffalo Medium. There were multiple sauces available for the record. Their service was decent. Our server was a nice young lady and was very pleasant. The ambiance really needed work. There were 5-6 medium size TV screens that were all destroyed, apparently by a patron. For the record, the bathroom was filthy & really needed cleaning. I'd go again but just not use the washroom!

The service here is alright the staff are kind and helpful. When dining in they aren't as attentive…read moreto you from what I've experienced. The Ambiance is very chill it's like a sports bar vibe. The food is a solid 6.5/7-10 it's not consistent and I feel like a lot of there flavours taste the same but I have only tried a hand full of flavours. I usually get there breaded boneless and it's never well done they are usually a bit soggy due to the sauce but even when asking for them to be well done I find they never are crispy.

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Heritage Fish & Chips

Amazing fish and chips, got it to go via Too Good To Go and was surprised to see that they make it…read morehot and ready to go. We've done this twice now and the deal is amazing! Each time so far we've gotten whatever soup, salad/side that they needed to move and also the fish and chips is fresh and hot. The pickup/wait time is about 20 mins. They are a popular spot in town, always someone picking up and/or enjoying their meal in the restaurant. What we typically get (two orders of fish and chips 2G2G): - two full fish and chips (w fries and mashed potatoes) - two soups - four sides (2 coslaws, 2 salads) Everything reheats great in an air fryer/oven. Highly recommend enjoying this local staple. If you are hesitant, get the 2G2G and decide for yourself.

June 25/2025: This was kind of disappointing. This was a takeout only meal…read more I ordered the scallops (8 small scallops) & chips ($18.99). I realized that there was an up charge of $4.00 for the fries! Very small scallops as well. Also ordered a deep fried battered pickles ($6.99). This was a good size order & they were tasty as well. Also had a side order of oil & vinegar coleslaw ($1.50). This was absolutely terrible & inedible in my opinion. The staff was very nice & the owner has been there for at least 35 years! I'd go here again but I'd adjust my order & I'd dine in!

Fisherman's Platter

Poutine

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Antica Osteria

This Italian Restaurant in Brampton was tucked away in a very small plaza (we drove right by it)!…read more Seating inside is limited, and service was slow. When looking at the menu, there was even a disclaimer about the wait time, as they note on the menu that "good food takes time to make". It's understandable that quality food takes time to prepare, but we felt that overall the service was super slow. Taking our order took a while, and evening bringing out bill took an unnecessary 25 minutes after they cleared our plates. The food was also mediocre at best. Everything tasted bland and it could definitely use some more seasoning (or at least salt).

September 7/2023: Dinner with Tony/Heather/Red/Peggy & of course my Al…read more This was a super busy & very loud restaurant. The place was packed! The ambiance was good but they missed the mark with the "romantic" setting if that's what they were going for. The service was a team style service. Our primary server "Chris" I thought was mediocre & just didn't have the charisma that a good server should have in a restaurant like this. We had to ask multiple times for both bread & pepper. The food was very tasty. I started off with the Calamari ($16.00). It was tasty but not overly so. It came accented with a red pepper style dip that didn't match the seafood taste. In my opinion it should have been a seafood sauce or tartar sauce. My main was the "Fettuccine with a Twist" ($32.00). The "twist" was 3x shrimp, chicken & peppers. It was a small portion & the pasta was very al-dente but I liked it like that. The rose sauce that was with the fettuccine was superb. I had the tiramisu ($10.00) for dessert. It was VERY mediocre & and very small portion as well (see pic). All in all this isn't a do-over for me. Too high priced with an auto tip of 20% which is why the service was what it was. Total bill was $200.00.

Calamari

Calamari Fritti

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Fettuccine with a Twist.

Nando's Peri-Peri

Nando's has been a family favourite for a while. I love the Peri-Peri flavour and normally we get a…read moreFull Pack, which is so economical and you get quite a bit with it too. Changed it up a bit this time though. Service: 4.5/5 - Friendly and prompt waitresses and cashiers. Pleasure to speak with. Ambiance: 4/5 - nice colours and ambiance. Nothing super special, but it's still nice... it's more of a diner-style restaurant rather than a full-service restaurant. Food: Peri-Peri Bowl - 4.5/5 - I got this with medium-spiced chicken and added halloumi cheese. I honestly loved it and found it quite healthy and flavourful. Going to be something I get when I come to Nando's now! Overall: 4/5 - nicely flavoured chicken in a diner-like restaurant.

Best quick service restaurant in town! Whether you want healthy options or comfort food, it never…read morefails. Will go back soon.

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Hands down, best Ghanaian food in the area! It tastes homemade and the chef took the time. Food…read morecame out in a timely manner. Limited seating but friendly atmosphere. Price to food portion ratio could improve, otherwise, no complaints! Will return soon.

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I was in North York area, when online and order food from their website to be picked up while on…read morethe way home. The website even says the address is on Mallard. I went to the store, the staff said they didn't received my order. So I went home (downtown Toronto) and plans to complain to their customer service the next morning. When I got home, the Scarborough store staff called me and said they are waiting for me to pick up the food, which I ordered from the North York store in the first place, so I asked if they can cancel the order and refund the money to my card instead, because it would take me 30-40mins to drive there. The staff refused to do that, but agreed to stay until I've picked up my order. When I drove there in 30 mins, the door was locked and the staff left the store. Totally wasted my time, gas, and money and I still didn't get my order. I called the customer service they next day, and they said they will check what's going on with my order, and they will get back to me. However, I still didn't get any reply from their head office yet.

We placed a catering order from the Mallard location recently. The staff were very kind, and…read moreaccommodating. If you are ordering for a large group, we recommend going to the location to see the actual size of the catering trays to ensure that you order the right size. Despite doing that, we still ended up ordering too much...:) However, our guests were very happy to take home leftovers because the food was delicious! We ordering vegetarian dishes - Pad Thai, Green Curry, and Spicy Coconut Eggplant, and spring rolls. We highly recommend ordering from this location!

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Ordered food and paid for it then they were closed when I arrived at the 7.30 pickup time . Now I…read morehave to wait 2 weeks for a refund .

I have been looking for a real good Jerk Chicken place for the past couple of months and I came…read moreupon this hidden gem in Scarborough. This place is authentic Jamaican restaurant. The staff is friendly. The Jerk Chicken is above and beyond my expectations. It has alot of flavour, coated in spices and slow-cooked so the meat just fall off the bone. It packs a punch. It comes with rice and peas and coleslaw or steamed veggies. Highly recommended.

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