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!

This place is a gem. Cute on the inside. Friendly service. We got the buffalo jollof rice with…read morechicken, chicken pepper soup with fufu, and a side of plantains. Everything was delicious and super flavorful. I would say my favorite was the jollof rice though. Everything is a bit spicy so just be aware of that if you're not a spicy fan. Bonus points because their chicken is halal. Will definitely be back here!

I had the pleasure of dining at Mcuire recently during a visit to Niagara Falls…read more I have never had African food and as a foodie, I was looking forward to seeing what they had. Canada has a vibrant immigrant community and I was hoping for an authentic and delicious experience. I wasn't disappointed. Everything was delicious. To start, we had a freshly made ginger drink that was both flavorful and refreshingly healthy. We had plantain and chicken with joliff rice, and fufu with fish. Everything was well prepared. The spices used were unique and complement the dish perfectly. Fufu is fun to eat and is delicious and also healthy. You eat it with your hands and it's not hard getting used to it. I really enjoyed my experience at Mcuire so much that I would recommend anyone to stop in for dinner or lunch. They should also be a yes for Uber eats or door dashing. I would definitely return for more!

Amazing food every time, and always fresh. Service is great,…read morepolite and great! Cold inside the restaurant, but nice set up and delicious food.

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.

I really enjoyed the food here! The service was amazing and we were always helped with a smile. We…read moreordered the Party Jallof Rice and Egusi & Fufu to share, which are some of the most popular dishes of theirs. The Party Jallof was delicious, with a nice smokiness to the rice and the chicken seasoned spectacularly. I'm typically not the biggest fan of plaintains, but the plaintains that came with the rice were crispy and savoury. It was my first time trying fufu & egusi, and for the most part it was exactly what I expected! The stew was tasty, and the fufu had such a unique and lovely texture. Similar to Ethiopian food where you use the injera to pick up the meat/veggie stews, you use the fufu to scoop up the egusi. However, since fish bones are used in the stock, I found several fish bones in my dish that ruined the experience of it. It is a little on the pricier side with these dishes at $26+. The portion of rice could have been bigger, but tastewise everything was great. I would definitely come back to try other dishes and to have their jallof again!

This meal felt like such a delightful little treat, every bite was crispy, flavorful, and…read morebeautifully balanced, paired with those perfectly crafted bites that made the whole experience feel special, it's the kind of moment that lingers sweetly and makes me want to come back again just to enjoy it all over once more.

Had the pleasure of ordering chicken and jollof rice for delivery and when the food arrived it was…read moreabsolutely fresh and delicious. I can see how someone might find the portions quite small, but realistically it was enough to satisfy me and I finished everything in one sitting. I had only Nigerian Jollof before and I can say this is the best jollof rice and most tender chicken I've ever had!! Definitely coming back soon I wish this business nothing but a prosperous future. God bless.

Waited 1h for food , the plate isn't worth 24$ small portions of meat. Ordered sides of plantai…read morehas to wait another 25 min to get them because the lady on the counter forgot than disappeared, a long of at least 8 people formed just waiting for way too long.

Since this place first opened last year, I've been wanting to try it…read more 2022 was my virgin experience with Nigerians and their food, specifically jollof rice, something I had initially at Afrofest at Woodbine Park and then later at Mild Afro Lounge and restaurant. If you had Ethiopian food, and think that's the end of Africa, you're wrong-oh! Nigerian food is completely different and more lovable by far. I'm a huge fan so far, after just trying it thrice. Starting with the rice, it's that engaging chewy texture to the rice itself that is totally addictive and unlike any other fried rice dish I've tried. And the flavour-forward bold and distinctive seasoning that starts in your mount and permeates all the way to your brain and beyond. Incredible and a huge step in varieties of experiences food-wise that you are likely to have in your life. My dish, seen in the pics, came with a side of plantain. Carrying on with the theme of a smashingly-good outside charred-like texture and caramelized-flavour along with a tender and moist-soft yellow fluffy inside these little buttons of joy make an incredible taste experience on your tongue. And last but not least is the chicken legs (with thigh). Omg that sauce is tangy-spicy good! And the outside of the chicken has a caramelized chewy texture that is totally addictive and had me gnawing away at the bones trying to find every little morsel of it. The inside is tender juicy dark meat, wonderfully soaked in that epic sauce flavour. How many times have I mentioned "flavour" in this review? Not enough, you need to experience this for yourself! Highly recommended in a barren strip of Spadina, just south of Bloor on the east side. Check out the menu and go with a group so you can try more stuff, and... invite me, I wanna wanna go!! Anytime, NO Wahala!

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

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!

Malkia & Co at the West Side Bazaar offers some unique African cuisine menu items that would be…read morehard to find around WNY. I enjoyed a fantastic lunch here recently and ordered the brochette beef which is marinated beef and veggies in an African spice blend, and it comes with a side of rice or plantains, and a side of beans or cooked spinach. I couldn't decide for the latter so she's gave me half of each which I appreciated. You can also add side of homemade hot sauce which is an up-charge but oh my it's so hot but also so delicious, I'd recommend it! This entree was a lot of food and worth the wait (about 10 minutes) and price. I also ordered the lemon tiramisu for dessert which was also very good. Highly recommend!

One of my favorite places for a comfort meal. I stopped in and got the combination plate with doro…read morewat, beef tibs, cabbage, lentils, chickpeas, and spinach. Huge portion, flavorful food, and really kind service. The atmosphere was really nice too, jazz playing in the background made it feel cozy and relaxed. Everything had a nice level of spice and tasted fresh and well seasoned. I especially loved the chickpeas and the cabbage with carrots and potatoes, and the spinach balanced everything out perfectly. The doro wat with the chicken and egg was a nice touch too. Absolutely no complaints here. 10/10.

This food stall is in the middle of the WEDI Downtown Bazaar at 617 Main Street, and it's full…read moreservice: Dine-in, take out, and delivery via apps. We ordered the combo plate with meat for $19.99, and it was just the right amount of food for two. Each bite was heavenly! The stewed greens had a kick to them; the doro wat (chicken in onion sauce) was richly caramelized; the lentils cooked perfectly. There are many booths and tables nearby for gatherings of all sizes. Paper lanterns hang overhead; the music veers from Cardi B to dancehall to 60's soul. On a Friday evening, I noticed there were far more single women than men.

When visiting the International House I decided to place an order from Nile River Resaurant. I've…read morenever had Sudanese cuisine but knew I liked goat and most any curries so decided to try their goat curry. Well it was loaded with flavor and the goat was very tender. My only comment would be that I expected a bit more curry sauce. It coated the meat but not much more. It certainly wasn't enough to stop me from going back to try more of their dishes. 2025-87

Delish! Nice big portions of authentic cuisine. This is at int'l, formerly expo at 617 Main…read moreStreet in downtown Buffalo/theater district