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!

Went to Yalley's African restaurant today for a late lunch/early dinner. I ordered the Buffalo…read moreJollof Rice with chicken, and it did not disappoint. The rice was flavorful with a touch of spice without being overwhelming. The chicken was savory and delicious. The restaurant had a laidback and fun vibe with African grooves being played on the tv. The pineapple soda was tasty and refreshing. Got to taste test my husbands' plantains which were also delicious. The portion size was plentiful resulting in a take home portion for me to enjoy later. Will definitely return again soon.

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

(4.5) ~ Very Good Overall Food & Service!…read more MENU (see photo): ** Mousse au Chocolat = (5) Excellent! ** Pastel Beef Empanadas (see photo) = (4.75) Great! ** Poulet Braise Chicken (see photo) = (4.5) Very Good! ** Mikila Ngombe Oxtail (see photo) = (4.5) Very Tasty! ** Ntaba Goat (see photo) = (4.5) Very Tasty! ** Chikwangue (Cassava Bread) = (4.5) Very Unique! ** Fried Plantains (side) = (4.5) Very Good! ** Fufu = (4.5) Very Cool! ** Red Beans (side) = (4.5) Very Tasty! ** Cassava Leaves = (4) very unique ** Hibiscus Juice = (4) very refreshing * Ginger Juice = (3.75) Good * Hot Sauce = (3.75) Good * Jolof Rice = (3.5) good, will try Basmati next time;)

Friendly, wonderful service paired with food that's truly full of flavor and love. Every bite felt…read morethoughtfully prepared, and the warm atmosphere made the whole experience even better. Highly recommend!

Another trip to the West Side Bizarre and another delicious meal consumed. This week it was M Asian…read moreHalal Foods that filled my stomach for dinner and they did a pretty darn good job at it. This was my first time having Pakistani since moving to Buffalo but knowing where this place was located was almost a guarantee that is was going to be fantastic. The menu features a lot of unique items that I absolutely need to try in the future (most notably the goat curry) but the chicken biryani is what drew me in on this day. The gentleman working the counter was friendly and and quick to deliver the food when It was done (nice and hot too!). The rice served with this dish would of been enough alone to satisfy me but the chicken that was underneath it gets 2 thumbs up! I can't put my finger on what exactly the flavouring was but it was absolutely delicious in every way. M Asian Halal Foods is another fantastic addition to the West Side Bizarre. If you are hungry and wanting to get something new, give these guys a shot, you will not be disappointed!

So they're talking about having a black guy play James Bond. Idris Elba, I believe, was the front…read morerunner. So my question is... When are they going to make M Asian? The owners of this little stand, apparently, were wondering the same thing. And considering that one of the other amazing places inside the West Side Bazaar is "007 Asian Food", I think they're trying to tell us something. What to get: Chicken Karahi, or Egg Curry. What not to get: garrotted by one of Q's gadgets. Absolutely spectacular Indian food hidden away in the wonderful West Side Bazaar. One of the newer stands this place specializes in the egg Curry and especially the car. Chicken Karahi is a Pakistani specialty which is absolutely delicious. These guys know how to make it. Every bite is absolutely wonderful. Prices under $10 in the portion will fill you up. It's nice and oily just the way I like it. Indian food is a little like Chinese and Mexican food in that (a) there are a massive number of varieties, many of which are nothing like each other, and (b) the majority of people in the US don't know or understand the cuisine whatsoever. What most Americans think is Indian, Chinese or Mexican food is absolutely not. It's probably bland, overly-sugary gentrified crap that was literally invented to sell to Americans, which the majority of people from the culture or country in question, would never go near. Such as the dish "Butter Chicken" which is about as authentic as a Taco Bell taco. And as bland, sugary, and spiceless, too. Yay Murica. What you need to do when you go for Indian or Pakistani food - if you've chosen well and picked a place that has some real Indian food, like this stand does - is to pick dishes that are actually authentic. In this case, the Egg Curry and the Chicken Karahi are both delicious, full of flavour and spice, and must-try dishes. The samosa is also excellent. If you haven't been to the West Side Bazaar, you haven't really experienced Buffalo Cuisine. We have some of the most delicious treats hidden around the region and this place is one of the very best. While you're in here, get a fruit smoothie (no milk, ask for real fruit) from Gourmet Lao, as well as the sticky rice from 007 and the Garlic Chicken soup from the Burmese place across from M Asian. Now I'm going to write to the Broccoli family (and the late Ian Fleming) and Daniel Craig (and Sean Connery) and ask when the hell they are going to make M Asian. Speaking of which, I'll take the rapists for 400. And I want Swords for 600. That's not what your mother said last night Trebek.

We recently tried this restaurant and were pleasantly surprised. The food is so delicious! Well…read morebalanced and not too spicy. I ordered a mild dish and my husband ordered a medium dish. We ordered take out and our experience was lovely. We will definitely return in the future!

The only thing I had was the mango lassi, and it was really good. My table mates walked us about 10…read moreblocks to try this restaurant, and I think they were pleased with what they ordered for a late dinner.

Still great here! Stopped in grabbed the tea, best one in town! The staff here is just so amazing,…read moresuper friendly.

Food was pretty good but absolutely horrible service. I travel often for work and have been to many…read moreThai restaurants. There was a younger gentleman who brought me my water when I got there and never checked back to ask if I wanted more after I had an empty cup over 30 min. There were only 2 tables occupied out of all the tables there. No one checked on me. He was on his phone the entire time and I eventually had to get up to go ask for more water. The other table was looking at me then looking at him because they were being ignored when they were waiting for the check. I then used the rest room for a couple minutes and they took away my food while I was in there even though I never confirmed I was finished. They never asked me if I needed anything or asked how the food was. The young boy should be fired without a doubt. Horrible work ethic.

Food is disgustingly disgusting now. They NEVER have plantains, the jerk chicken is nasty and too…read morespicy, the oxtails are overpriced, the rice is always hard and clumpy, the cabbage is bland and hard, and the customer service is non existent. Save your money and go to Genesis Rising on Kensington!! TRUST ME!

The Caribbean Experience served more than boastful flavors of amazing food. The restaurant was…read moreclean, energetic and I recommend visiting the Caribbean Experience to any and all looking to taste what the Caribbean Experience has to offer.

Finally got the chance to try Bratts Hill for dinner and eat inside, and I was honestly blown away…read more From the outside, you would never expect such a beautiful interior. The space is intimate with a bar, cozy seating, warm lighting, and a great vibe. They had the garage door open, we caught a beautiful breeze, and even got a view of the fireworks that night. The staff was welcoming, the music was great, and the overall energy of the place was unmatched. We started with the saltfish fritters and lamb ribs. The fritters had a nice crunch with a flavorful filling and paired really well with the sauce they came with. But those lamb ribs... easily the highlight for me. I don't eat pork and haven't had ribs in years, so this was such a treat. They were tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The pickled cabbage on the side added the perfect balance. I could've ordered 10 plates of those and been happy. The oxtail ragu continued to raise the bar. A lot of places have you searching for the meat, but this was loaded with actual oxtail, almost more meat than pasta. You can tell this food is made with care. The sticky toffee pudding was the perfect ending. Warm spices, ice cream, and toffee [or butterscotch?] drizzle came together beautifully. It wasn't overly sweet, and I finished it before my friend could even get a bite. The chef even came out to introduce himself, and we had a great conversation. They also ended the meal with warm lavender hand towels, which was such a thoughtful touch. I already liked Bratts Hill, but dining in took it to another level. 10/10.

A friend was in town ...so why not dinner?…read more We decided to give Bratt Hill a try. OMG it was such a busy night. Anything ordered took a while before coming out. We all decided on something different and dessert was an absolute must. I wasn't the hungriet, I decided on lamb ribs , a side or rice and peas with gravy, the salt fish balls and for dessert I opted for the Brulee. I also tasted the toffee pudding. The ambiance was marvelous. The restaurant was packed and the wait staff was doing the absolute best. One of the cooks, Chris came out and chatted with us at the end of the night. He was eager to hear about our experience and expressed to us how sorry he was for the long waits. He mentioned Chef Darian being on Chef Ramsay's show and how that has made business pick up. The food was delicious , the flavors were authentic and I would definitely go back for another great meal. The restaurant was very clean and cozy.