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!

Our go-to spot for Beef Suya. Warm, spocy, plenty seasoning. Love it with the thinly sliced red…read moreonion instead of thick white onion. SO good!! The jollof rice has been a bit inconsistent - sometimes great amd so.etimes not so much. But the beef suya is always on point.

Great new African Jollof joint, a new location for this GTA chain, now in Queen West…read more This is the real deal folks, absolute champions at the game and not for the faint of heart. I discovered Jollof at Afrofest a couple years ago and hooked on that tangy spiced rice and chicken. There's steam trays at the back to choose your selections from and create a dish. Starting with 3 kinds of rice, of course including the reddish Jollof rice. Then move on to the meat and veg dishes to complement the rice. Many choices from fish, whole chunks almost caramelized into chewy spicy goodness, turkey, chicken, all drenched and simmering in intensely spicy sauces. Let the super friendly staff suggest topping the rice with some of that ish and it's pure heaven! I grabbed a Zobo, a home made drink concoction that sounds like the Caribbean ginger beer. Staff cautioned me not to drink it with the spicy food I ordered so it's coming home with me. Not gonna ignore that caution! There's a bar and comfy pseudo booth style two tops along the wall to hang in and take in the ambiance as well as the Afro beat music going on. My only complaint would be the value. My meal was $22.95 not including a drink. In a competitive market like Queen West where there are plenty of good value meals this is pricey. And I left wanting more so there was no leftovers to take home. Welcome to the hood Africa, glad you're here with us : )

This West African restaurant seems to have little business, but the food is good & prices are low…read more  1/4 grilled chicken was grilled till it had a nice crisp & was pretty flavourful. Beef taba (sp?) was the same price as goat. It was good - pretty tender, quite tasty & quite a good cut. The meats had a chunky sauce on the side which was tasty. Jollof rice was pretty good - quite smoky. Bissap juice (hibiscus juice) was made inhouse. It was pretty good.

I really love the food here, as the service is efficient and the dishes are authentic and remind us…read moreof the food from Cote D'Ivoire. Had the chicken, fish, plantain, attieke and we couldn't be more impressed. Highly recommend anyone who's looking for authentic african dishes, this is the real deal; this family run kitchen is going to deliver some real homestyle Garba. Can't hardly wait for our next visit!

Very friendly staff but unfortunately my jollof rice was just a gigantic container of plain tasting…read morerice, a few dry chicken bones (mostly just bones) and a whole lot of sauce. Not really sure what else to say; the place shows promise but I think they need to put less time into their social media and more time into cooking good food.

From the owner: Naija Jollof Lounge (NJ Lounge) is Nigerian dine in and takeout restaurant located in the heart of…read moredowntown Toronto. We serve mazing Nigerian cuisine such as Jollof rice, Egusi soup, Suya and many more amazing Nigerian cuisine.

Come here for the goat - so delicious. More northern Ethiopian cuisine, so it's a bit of a break…read morefrom the regular slew of Ethiopian restaurants in Toronto. I'd suggest this as more of a takeout spot than a dine in spot - while they do have tables, the ambiance is more cafeteria style for locals and friends than a fun evening out. This really is a gem for almost being a hole in the wall.

Has this last night. Delicious! The prices was also fairly cheap for the quality of it. Will be…read morecoming back for sure! :D

This place has Nigerian, Congolese, Ivorian & Senegalese dishes…read more Mbote (Congo, Chicken) was pretty good. The stew was decent (very fishy). The rice was pretty fluffy. I think the chicken is Senegalese though. Suya beef (Nigeria) was a little tough but quite tasty. Ya Foye (Ivory Coast) was decent. The salsa like thing was nicer than the fish. The bissap was tarter, stronger & less sweet than at other places. Service is very slow here

Second time trying African food. Some food were spicy but they had mild options. Variety of food to…read moretry. Lovely interior. Owners are super friendly and takes care of their customers. Service is top notch. Would recommend if you are trying African cuisine for the first time.

I rarely get to have Ethiopian food where I live in the States and thought this would be a good…read moreplace to get some near our hotel while we're visiting. This place has a quaint vibe to it and the menu is fairly straightforward. I came with my wife and we were seated right when we walked in. We know portion sizes can be fairly large when Ethiopian food and we didn't want leftovers so opted for their veggie combo for 1. It was actually a good size for us to share and not feel too full. The combo comes with 6 items plus the mixed green salad. The items were all well cooked, I enjoyed the lentils but was 50/50 on things I really enjoyed vs though were okay but that was more of a personal food preference vs the item was good/bad. Overall, I'm glad we stopped in.

I was walking by and noticed they had a veggie platter for $10. I hadn't thought of dinner yet, so…read moreI ordered it to go of course! It's covid right now. There were greens! Plus lots of lentils, their shiro wat was quite spicy but very flavourful. It was 4pm and they had just opened and everything was already made. It definitely hit the spot. I didn't give it 4 stars only because I found the cabbage didn't sit well with me. Now I know cabbage has a reputation but normally I don't find it bothers me I'll try it again to see.