One of the things I love about the Twin Cities is the varied and expansive presence of immigrant…read moreowned and operated restaurants. Any seasoned foodie will tell you that the ones tucked away, perhaps a bit more rough around the proverbial edges and missing bells and whistles are where you will find the most authentic (and delicious) cuisine. City Afrique was an INCREDIBLE experience in West African fare. I'm accustomed to food from this region, when cooked here, is often overly spiced, too salty or too hot. I ordered the okra sauce with fufu and it was the best I've ever eaten. And I've eaten a lot of okra sauce. The cook allowed you to add hot pepper as desired and the salt level was subtle and supportive of the sweet fufu and savory okra. I couldn't stop eating it- it was simply a perfect balance traditional flavors. Prices are very reasonable for home cooked West African dishes, which require extensive simmering and taste testing. Without rice, regular size dishes (they have large too) range around $11-16. With rice or fufu, prices range between $19-25. The ambiance and decor proudly displayed select traditional Liberian art and cultural pieces, along with other wall hangings reflective of bigger stores. The host greeted me warmly and shared it was his uncle's restaurant. When I shared my delight with the flavors, he brought out the cook. She was genuinely thrilled that her cooking was appreciated- the sign of a true culinary artist. They also have a small party room they rent out for $500 a night. You have to try this spot if you like West African fare. I will be back.

The food was so excellent! I got the cassava leaf and the fufu. It was so delicious. The portions…read morewere huge and the flavor was incredible. Fatu was such a friendly and kind server who went above and beyond! The restaurant was beautiful as well. I recommended it already to many friends! A friend did say they called once to order and the phone number didn't work? I'm unsure if that is still an issue. When I went I ordered to go at the restaurant and it was very quick.

My grandfather is from Liberia, so I've had the pleasure of tasting delicious homemade West African…read morecuisine. Mid 2021- I was in this strip mall getting my hair done when a hairstylist from Liberia walked in with this delicious smelling food. I asked her where she got it from, and explained to her that I have been unable to find a Liberian restaurant that taste like "home" here in the Twin Cities, and she vouched that this place was pretty good. It's been a wrap ever since. I order the same thing every single time, which is a bit costly. I think my entire order usually comes between $50 - $65, depending on if I get a small or large. I order the Whole Fish with Jolof Rice, & Collard Greens with No Meat (which you can order by size, S M L XL) The Whole Fish is nicely coated with this delicious seasoning and cooked to perfection! The Jolof Rice is delicious. The Collard Greens are so good, I've never tasted greens like it! Very original taste and I love that it's served with white rice. There is a young man who is always working, and he is very pleasant and easy to talk to. They don't have a lot of beverage options, but they do have a small grocer isle for you to purchase miscellaneous things like rice, beans, bouyon's, beverages, etc. There is a large parking lot, so parking should never be an issue. This is located in a strip mall so you are surrounded by many other merchants. If you are quickly picking up, there is space for you to pull up briefly close to their entrance. I plan to keep supporting this place. I think the food is amazing, the staff is kind, and I always have a pleasant experience.

I loved the food. I must it tasted very well. I am a…read moreNigerian. So African food is the best. You guys must keep up the good work.

If you haven't eaten Ethiopian food before This review won't help much. I'm sorry…read more This place hit it for us. The portions are generous. The spicing is both strong and subtle. Each item is unique and maybe slightly different than other restaurants. I love the menu. It is very varied. My favorite thing about this place is that you can get combinations of almost anything! The menu has several to choose from and there is also the option to do a 50/50 split and have your choice of 2 things in one dish/order! Some warnings: it is a pretty small place and they do burn incense- which I love. If you are highly sensitive maybe check in before committing.

It has been a very long while since I have had Ethiopian, and I heard that Dilla's was the place to…read moretry in the Twin Cities. After a brief adventure thanks to Apple Maps, we arrived. There is a large paid lot right next to the restaurant, so parking was easy. We did arrive early--right at 5, so that probably helped. We were seated pretty quickly as well. As others have noticed, the service is quite slow (there seems to be only one person working the front of the house), though that felt like it was part of the experience--there was a distinct "gathering place" vibe, and there were plenty of regulars who were engrossed in conversation... it seemed like everyone was family there. The decor added to the family/community feel, with art, textiles, and wicker ware all contributing to a homey feel. Of course what you're really wondering about is the food. It's quite tasty. We started with the veggie sambusas, which were hot and crispy and came with a spicy tomato chutney that was just delicious. We also ordered the fule, which was quite tasty and filling. I loved the seasonings and textures. My favorite dish, though, was Dilla's Mix. It was absolutely beautiful to behold thanks to the jewel-toned beets and golden squash, and the juices of the veggies combined with the spices to create a glorious sauce. It was very comforting and oh-so-satisfying. Of course, all was served with springy injera to scoop it up with. Their injera is a bit lighter and milder than some that I have had elsewhere, but it does the trick nicely. As others have mentioned, Dilla's serves entrees in their own dishes, which is great if you are a group that likes to share.

Think this second review afterbmyvfirst visit. Fisrst of all im Mexican, my grandmama yus tu call…read moreme Cairo, nonisea why, ibgrew uo a foodie, im LA based, had a Truxk load of grub. Was viting here, i hit uo all kinds of spots yall on tik tok and ig fb, yu name it, i tried it. Sisnt finiahnit but juat TRY. Brings me to this best spot in MINNeopolis, this place bro, omg, thisnplave this chef somewhere back there what are ypu doing dude? This food is amazing?! Like idgaf about cleanluness or warever but what you gibe me to raste is the beat food i ever had ...eber..yeah its the spices n shi..bitnyall just do it different..goat is great friwd chix is tender flavorfull...like i said im mexican the tortillas which i forgot wat yall call em is amazingg..i appreciate the golden chef behind these scenes, taste exactly samw every time. You shuld be world noticed. And yall gontry irbalrwady geeezzz

These guys have the best sambusa in the cities. It's a little spicy but just pleasantly so. They…read morealso have a sticky donut type of thing called a macamacgaan that's delicious. The only downside is that they were really really busy.

Very diverse food selection. Was generous portion size for what you got. The Ethiopian food was…read morefantastic. Would go again and try more!

Ordered take out from Mesob a few nights ago. Was only in…read morethe restaurant for a few minutes to pick up my order, but the smells were so amazing. You walk in the door and immediately mouth watering. The decor is also cute. Lots of fun art and images on the walls. The food itself is so good. I always love samplers at Ethiopian restaurants, so I can try a bit of a few different things. Mesob's Veggie Sampler was fantastic. 8 different veggie dishes to try and loads of injera to eat it with. My favorite was the shira (not shockingly), but all of the dishes were good and a very good mix. The sampler also lasted me about 4 meals! Very good bang for your buck!

My daughter was craving some African food and wanted to try a different restaurant. I had some…read moreerrands in Crystal, so I suggested this restaurant. When I called to place an order, the person picked up the phone and just said hello. I had to check if I'm calling the correct place, and he took my order. We picked up the food, restaurant was a nice size however no guests dining. Red booths and ordering counter. Egussi had a smokey taste to it and the fufu was brown, I think it's yams.

This is the worst place I ever ate. Ordered goat meat with rice and 4 samosa and everything was…read morecold AND ALSO The lady in the back was cleaning and making food with no Gloves at all. I came back to the store after I found my food cold and they proceeded to argue with me telling me the food is freshly made and that the food could be cold due to the fact that they wanted to hurry and make the food for me!!!?? I never once rushed them while making food or said anything just sat at the table waiting watching stuff in my phone. I really try to support small businesses but this is just unacceptable. I wish I could give this place a -5 because it was just that bad.

Come here every time I'm in Minneapolis!!! Love love love. Teetee is amazing! The food is so good…read moreand I dream about it!

Great Ethiopian food, and beautiful restaurant. They also have a few tables outside and a bar in…read morethe back. The service was great and friendly. Very attentive. Wish they didn't use one use plastic ramekins when we dine in. And would love if they added some Ethiopian coffee to the menu. But the rest was fantastic.

It's so disgusting how they don't even follow the rules that they set in place them selves! Never…read moreanswering the phone! Unsanitary...Don't waste your time or money! Just tired of business saying they open at one time and do not. Saying they sell this and that and then they're out! All while charging an arm and a leg an treating you so disposable. It's disgusting and disturbing!

I ADORE K's grill. Hole in the wall place, fantastic fresh food…read more The benachin/Jollof, kebabs, cassava soup, pepper soup, peanut soup, chicken afra... it's all flavorful, full bodied spice. Been looking for a good authentic west African place near me and this is IT. I drive from 15 miles away to pick it up, and order whenever it pops up on Uber eats. You won't regret it.