Well, well. Who knew you could get bomb (kids still say "bomb", right?) Senegalese food one PATH…read moreride away? It's probably faster to come here than Harlem. The Nem were the perfect crunchy, savory start. My Thiéboudienne (the national dish) was hearty and loaded with flavor--even more impressive, the spice-filled marinade had seeped into every part of the whole fish, something that I don't always find in other Senegalese restaurants. The Thiébou C'est Bon (grilled tilapia with seafood rice) was equally mouth-smacking, loaded with a tasty onion sauce that had us grinning. And for the meat lovers, the chewy Lamb Dibi should satisfy. Portions were huge enough to satisfy any hungry big mama. The place is completely no frills, so don't expect even heat to be working on frigid nights. Just don your Canada Goose and you'll be fine--the piping hot, freshly cooked dishes will make up for it.

No frills, Jersey gem, amazing mom & Pop Senagalese eats. Glad I do not have to go all the way to…read moreHarlem when Mawo is a few minutes by drive! Spring rolls - so interesting! You can taste the Vietnamese influence from the French colonial rule during IndoChina Wars. While hard times, it's bittersweet when we see how our marginalized ancestors will still do their best to adapt and make delicious food for the family Entrees - I am still quite new to Senagalese food so will not try to butcher it. But really make me tear up how cultural exchange influence each other. I taste familiarity yet entirely new experience in some of the dishes. And definitely, feels right at home at the same time.

Love to see diversity in this food court. Got to try this West African vendor and I'm super…read moreimpressed with the food. I got the Jollof Salmon Bowl ($22) and it was phenomenal. Would come back to order other items on the menu again. Funny thing is that they give out fortune cookies.

Absolutely wonderful food…read more Think of it as a chipotle for West African food. The chicken yasa bowl was 9/10, beef suya bowl was 10/10. Friendly and quick service even if the line was long. Restaurant is in a nice open air food court. Great place to enjoy the meal.

Cool venue for dinner with friends or solo in the heart of Times Square…read more I went alone and sat at the bar upstairs. I caught an NBA playoff game on their huge big screen TVs and enjoyed a meal and a cocktail. The staff was really attentive and engaging. I highly recommend this spot for really delicious and flavorful food (generous portions) as well as amazing drinks! Try the Jollof with your choice of protein (I picked chicken) and the mango margarita!

This was our last stop when we were hanging out in Times Square on a Friday night…read more The long line, the security at the front door checking ID, I was confused - is this a restaurant or club? Apparently at night it's a combination of both. It was packed and the music was extremely loud. We had to wait for a table and everyone was really dressed up - I guess I didn't get the Memo. The food and drinks were really good and the staff were working hard to keep up with the overwhelming amount of people. I read that Lagos has great food and drinks and they did not disappoint. Lagos decor was exquisite and on point. It was great admiring the display of artifacts on the walls. It was also a great place to people watch. The restaurant was a nice party vibe and everyone was having a great time even the staff. Of course the gratuities were included in your check and I wasn't surprise.

I reviewed B&D in 2013 but have no memory of that. Buffet options aren't labeled so it might not be…read moreperfect if you're risk-averse or have health concerns but everything's good here. My last trip here included (I believe) cassava leaf sauce, chicken, beans and a fiery hot sauce.

This review is for the second location that recently opened on 9th Avenue, near 42nd Street…read more I have had food from this African style self-serve takeout several times, and the food is very good. The spicing can be quite different from other styles of cuisine, but whether or not you like it is a personal decision. I liked most of the food that was offered. I found the baked chicken to be excellent. The stewed chicken and the goat dish were also very good. Vegetables are all excellent...from greens to cabbage to carrots...all are delicious. The whole fish has a distinctive strong taste that took some getting used to...perhaps a lot of paprika and red pepper, but I'm not really sure...certainly a nice portion size. Staff is very friendly and hospitable. Highly recommended.

Cuisine: 9 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 4 Value: 9 Overall: 9 I am not an expert in West African cuisine, but all I can say about the food here is, "Holy shit! It's good!" The setup inside this dimly lit restaurant had a bunch of steam tables offering various beef and chicken dishes, a handful of rice options, and a bunch of salads/fruits. Having no idea what we were looking at, we asked the friendly owner for some advice. After some contemplation, two of us made a plate with all beef over some jollof rice, and another with basically all chicken items over a different type of flavorful rice. We knew it was too much, but our goal was to figure out what we would come back for. Honestly, I did not enjoy most of the chicken because it's sitting in steam trays getting overcooked. Not saying they were terrible, but it all fails in comparison to all the great beef offerings. OMG! You really can't go wrong with any of the beef dishes. My cuisine rating is really based on the various beef items, the yummy veggies, and both amazing rice. The current price is $10.99 per pound regardless what you fill your box with, except a couple of items. We filled our two boxes with about 4lbs of food. Obviously too much, but we got to try many things. No doubt I will be back asap for round two.

Dirty, disgusting and rude staff. Was grossed out to the point where I couldnt even eat. the…read moreoutside is filled with tuns bikes from food delivery drivers as this must be a hang out of theirs. feels like there is something more going on to this place then just serving food.

The best food truck at Columbia! The rice is perfect! The beef is tender! The flavor is…read morefantastic! It's a must have. 10 out of 10!!

My coworker and I were craving West African food for lunch and found a Nigerian food truck nearby,…read moreso we decided to give it a try. We ordered the jollof rice with jerk chicken and asked for it extra spicy but the rice ended up being pretty mild with no kick to it. The jerk chicken was flavorful but was unfortunately dry. We also got the egusi soup with beef and fufu. The beef was actually quite flavorful, but the egusi was a little too bitter for my taste. They did throw in some complimentary puff puff, which was a nice gesture, but it was a bit burnt so I didn't really like it. It was also a bit pricey... Meh.

I've been trying to snag a reservation at Tatiana for over a year, and I'm here to tell you the…read morehype is not only real, it's somehow an understatement. This place is SPECIAL. Chef Kwame Onwuachi's Afro-Caribbean masterpiece tucked inside Lincoln Center is the kind of meal that makes you go quiet mid-bite. We ordered the Bodega Special, oxtails, Mom Duke's shrimp, the wings, and the collards, and every single dish was a 10 out of 10. No weak links. No "it's fine." Just plate after plate of food that made me want to stand up and applaud. (We're at Lincoln Center, it felt appropriate.) The oxtails were fall-off-the-bone tender with a rich, glossy sauce that had layers I'm still thinking about. Mom Duke's shrimp arrived dramatic and beautiful, whole shrimp in a deeply spiced sauce that felt simultaneously fancy and deeply soulful. The collards were unlike any I've had. Complex broth, perfect greens, gorgeous presentation with edible flowers that somehow made the dish feel even more intentional. How is a bowl of collards this exciting?! And then. THE WINGS. I don't throw around "best wings of my life" lightly. I have eaten a LOT of wings. These wings broke my brain. That glaze, that crunch, those dipping sauces. I genuinely don't know what Chef Kwame did to them but it should be illegal. Life changing. I will be back for the wings alone. The room is stunning, the plating is stunning, the whole vibe is fun and lively and cool without trying too hard. This is the best meal I've had in New York in years, and I live here. Book it the second Resy drops the reservations. Do not sleep on it. Do whatever it takes to get a table. You will not regret it.

Cuisine: 8 Service: 4…read moreDecor: 6 Value: 4 Overall: 6 Being one of the most recognizable names in the culinary world for the last few years, I knew eventually I had to come check out this restaurant. Did I have my doubts based on the prices on the menu? Yes! Do I expect it to be much better than the Caribbean cuisine I enjoy often throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and islands themselves? No! Maybe different and certainly elevated. So what's the bottom line? Let's start off with the food, course by course. Crispy Okra (7/10) - For $18, it was essentially about $1 per half of an okra. That seems ridiculous tbh. They were crispy, but also slightly chewy. The flavors were a bit too sweet for me, but the dipping sauce does pair well with it. Curried Goat Patties (9.5/10) - These extreme flavor bombs are the best things we had all night. For people who are worried about gaminess, it's not a problem at all. The flaky crust was perfect. This juicy pocket of goodness may be the reason I return. Jerk Chicken Wings (6/10) - One of the specials of the night. They were good wings, moist and tender. However, where is the jerk? No smoke, no spice, nothing that resembles jerk. More BBQ sauce than anything else. As jerk wings, they fail. Cornbread & Cod (7/10) - Purely judging on taste, I enjoyed the dish overall. Fish was tender sauce was yummy, and cornbread was cornbread. Lol. However, $43 for this appetizer? It is tiny and hard to share as they had suggested. One of the most overpriced items of the night imho. Mom Duke's Shrimp (9/10) - My second favorite item of the night. Similar to a New Orleans style BBQ shrimp, that sauce is to die for. More incredibly, it's hard to find a large shrimp cooked so well. They also provide a soft fluffy brioche for diners to mop up all that yummy head butter and sauce. Fried Branzino (3/10) - I love fish. I love them grilled, steamed, broiled, and obviously, fried. So how could it go so wrong? When you add a sweet overpowering onion heavy rich BBQ-like sauce on top that masks all the natural flavors of this delicate fish. Wagyu Short Rib Pastrami Suya (9/10) - Putting the $120 price tag aside, this was absolutely delicious. The server said this was their signature dish, and I can see why. Beautifully cured, each bite was juicy and tender. Would I rather have three Katz's pastrami sandwiches for the same price? That is the better question. For me, definitely yes! Golden Rum Cake (7/10) - Wish there was a hint more of rum, though the cake was quite moist. The gooseberry and whipped cream worked well. Btw, some of the food came out room temperature to warm. Considering the prices we are paying, everything should come out pipping hot. Let's move onto the decor. The modern main dining room with the purple cloud shaped lights doesn't really do it for me. It's also extremely loud with thumping hip hop music blaring. Maybe sitting outside and enjoying the summer weather while people watching might be better. Lastly, though our server was relatively friendly, he made many mistakes that are not indicative of a top notch restaurant in NYC. I am usually pretty easygoing, but I hate it when servers, without asking a single question, take away our plates when it's not 100% empty. At these high prices, I was planning to lick off every last bit of sauce. Instead, we had our plates taken three times with food on it without even considering if we were done. I guess he was trying to rush us through our meal in order to serve the next group. Oh yeah, I became positive of that fact when he put a chair to the side of our booth to setup for the next seating of five ... ... while we were finishing our desserts. Wtf? Inexcusable! Honestly, I really wanted to love this restaurant even knowing how much it was gonna cost. I know of the accolades. I have seen the tv shows. I've heard many rave reviews. Yet, I felt somewhat disappointed. Would I come back? Debatable.

Incredible Ethiopian cuisine in the East Village. It's a below street level step to get through the…read morefront door. Once through the door, you're greeted with a smile and a table to sit at. The service at Awash is amazing. They're there to do their job, helpful with menu questions and speedy with any orders. Awash is a low lit restaurant with comfortable seating perfect for hearty conversations. The food is great. The flavors are there. The portions are pretty good for what you pay. Don't shy away from trying new items on the menu, you won't regret it.

Fantastic Ethiopian spot in alphabet city. Great stylish interior. Is located downstairs. Service…read morewas excellent. Quick attentive and friendly. Food was amazing. Tasty and just like I'm used to back in DC spots like Dukem. Highly encourage to try this spot.

Literally hole in the wall. Its decent. I was craving the Jollof rice, thay hit. Meat came out…read morefresh. Spices was good. But the pricing was a bit higher than expected considering their set up.

I kinda like this weird place! We call it alley way chicken cos, well, it's chicken in an alley…read moreway. You can get fish too. And lamb. But don't get the lamb cos it's super over cooked and dry. Fish and chicken are great. Jollof rice is a prize. Mosquitoes all over the place, so ask them for some spray. They got it! Nice people. Tiny loo if ya gotta wee.

This is a multi-floor bar, restaurant, and lounge. I came with a big group. They checked IDs at the…read moredoor and let everyone in without issue. Even though we were just having drinks and not eating, they let us sit at the tables on the second floor. The music was great. Lots of afro beats. Drink service was fast.

This place is very expensive but that's to be expected given the location. Came here with a friend…read moreand it was our first time. The location had a good vibe but way too loud. I appreciated that they had sports on large screens. We came here with no reservation but had no issue being seated. Our servers were quick and attentive. I ordered the Jollof rice with beef and my friend got the red stew. Unfortunately we both had mixed feelings about our meal. For starters, my Jollof rice was great however I thought the beef would be mixed in. It was spicy with it getting spicier with each bite. Regardless it was very expensive for the little bit of rice you get. You have to order one of additional sides to make it worth it. Unfortunately that just drives the price up. The beef was good and tender but nothing special. There wasn't anything unique about it that stood out to me. Similarly my friend was also got the same beef dish and felt the same. Speaking of, she got the Red Stew and was underwhelmed. It felt more like a spicy sauce than a stew. You could eat it with a fork. She also wasn't much of a fan of the rice but admitted she had a personal preference for sticky rice. The beef was also outside of the "stew". In the end, we both enjoyed our meals and had leftovers to take home. The food for all of my complaints was good. Even she thought so but just wasn't special. Made me instead want to bring her to a different African restaurant in the future. I would this place is great as a lounge with solid food. Given that it specializes in West African food is a good bonus. Makes it very unique and worth checking out. Though I suspect that they're better options in the city for that. Would we go again, probably not.