I had been waiting for Radio Africa Kitchen to open again since Covid started. So ecstatic to learn that they are finally open for dining in. Food was great as usual. Flavor was complex but super delicious. I ordered first time their vegetable tagine which was amazing. Loved the variety of veggies including green beans, fancy cauliflower, carrots, squash and yummy black eyed peas! All veggies were flavored differently, but mixed well in harmony in one dish! The prawn in couscous was a delight. The chef was generous with his prawns, and all of them were fresh and tasty! The food was so delicious that I ordered 2 more dishes to go for dinner. Highly recommend this place for anyone who likes creative, modern, healthy and yummy African dishes! read more

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Sorry to have to do this, but arrived on a Thursday (today!) at or before 2 pm and the place was closed. Posted hours on website, Google and Yelp all say they close ar 2:30. Came out of my way to try and support this place. Major let-down and waste of my time, and adversely impacted my entire plan for the day. Was excited to try, but unlikely to give another chance under the circumstances. read more

I had been meaning to come here for the longest time because beyond Auntie April's, it was the only restaurant I had really heard of in Bayview. I remember reading about chef/owner Eskender Aseged's back story in an old SFGATE article - how he escaped Ethiopia on foot with his family, how he started as a busboy at the legendary Square One, how he worked his way up at the tonier restaurants in town like Boulevard and Campton Place, and how he managed to open this place nearly a decade ago. It's quite an impressive journey, and I didn't know I was meeting him when I walked up to the counter to look at the menu. It was after 2PM, and he was busy in the back washing the dishes. He didn't hear me come in, so I cleared my throat. Yes, I know that was a rude passive-aggressive move. Although everything was tempting, I selected the $15 Saffron Prawns over Couscous with Vegetables and Chermoula (photo: https://bit.ly/3DPe4Fh). I didn't know chermoula was a North African variation on a cilantro-olive oil marinade with a discernible chili kick. The combination of flavors was quite delicious and surprisingly familiar, a bit like a Cajun-style seafood stew. The $3.50 Iced Hibiscus Lemonade was a refreshing complement to the homestyle dish, more compatible than a Coke Zero would've been (photo: https://bit.ly/3ran6aB). I heard he changes up the menu, but I hope the chicken jambalaya and pistachio baklava are still around for me to try. The ride on the T Line was pretty easy, as the restaurant is right at the Oakdale/Palou stop in front of the portrait mural of Barack and Michelle (photo: https://bit.ly/3uSJPsQ). FOOD - 5 stars...the saffron prawns clearly reflected a broader palette worth trying AMBIANCE - 4 stars...contemporary concrete and clean SERVICE - 4.5 stars...Eskender was doing everything himself TOTAL - 5 stars...a proud accomplishment in Bayview RELATED - Exploring Bayview/Hunters Point? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3AOvRKv read more

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Updates: based on the great RAK food we had at the MOAD, we asked Chef Aseged to cater a party for us. It was a joy to have him in our home and the food was phenomenal. Everything was prepared perfectly, professionally done, and everyone raved about the food. Thank you Chef and staff! read more

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Got a the prawns with couscous as takeout. Packed with flavor and good level of spice. The prawns were cooked perfectly, couscous was buttery, fluffy but I felt like they skimped on the veggies. Regardless, delicious plate and would love to try more from their menu read more

M-F Lunch from 11:30 am Delicious chicken jambalaya and lamb with couscous! Refreshing hibiscus lemonade. read more

Great tasting food! A neighborhood gem! The fresh prawns were divine and excellent flavor profile. read more

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Ahhhh, now THIS is SOULFOOD. My taste buds were tantalized by the delicious dishes! I had the prawns, spinach and couscous dish with the beets side salad. Absolute perfection. The chef (owner) was warm and welcoming. I came for the 1st Tuesdays Spoken Word event. It was cozy and warm inspiring. I'll be back. read more

Radio Africa Kitchen - Prawns with harissa sauce, spinach & couscous. Soup and Beets salad! Soo GOOD. - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Eskender is an AMAZING chef with such healthy & delicious creations. Once you've been there you'll want to return again & again!! THIS is how food & eating should always be! Good for you & for the planet too. read more

I've had the pleasure of eating the Ethiopian food from Radio Africa Kitch at multiple events. The food is healthy, flavorful and delicious! I would love if Radio Africa were in my neighborhood 'cos I'd be there eating or getting take out all the time. RAK also caters! Give them a try! read more

Don't know anything about the store itself but my husband's work has gotten meals ordered from here and they are delicious!! Love the prawns and couscous entree - the spice blend of the sauce is unique and flavorful and the shrimp are cooked perfectly just-done. Hoping to try more from here or to visit the actual store soon. read more

GREAT FLAVOR!! The prawns in couscous was my favorite. The chef was courteous and friendly. I will be back to try more of the menu.

I had a great experience at Radio Africa Kitchen! I came in today for lunch with my coworkers (~12 people). We were a bit worried since only the owner was working and we had so many people, but he was able to to take our orders and serve us in a swift time frame . I was really impressed! The food came out with great presentation and all the ingredients smelled and tasted really fresh. The chicken jambalaya had a little bit of spice, but even I was able to handle it without much issue even though I'm pretty sensitive to spicy. I also tried the hibiscus lemonade which was not too sweet and really refreshing. The ambiance of the place is very mellow and I enjoyed all the plants inside. Overall great experience and a gem in the Bayview district, would definitely come back again! read more

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It was a total surprise when I stumbled upon this gem on a Tuesday night looking for food. The owner is so chill and Hunter is beyond friendly and always has a smile to greet you. On Tuesdays I believe this establishment has a deal that you get one side and one dish for $10 from I believe 530-8pm and I have been coming religiously every Tuesday, I look forward to the meal. The place is large and spacious w chill background music and the food, well the food is sublime. I always order the vegan lentils or the seven vegetables with a salad and hold off the goat cheese and the flavor of these two dishes are incredible and when you take the first bite you will close your eyes and smile with appear on your face, it is just good food made with love. The hibiscus ice tea with a lemon wedged to the side of the glass tastes like something your grandmother would make on a hot and humid day. I love coming here. read more

Stumbled in here with a hungry friend looking for food. It is a lovely African restaurant with a menu that has options for everyone (vegan, vegetarian, meat lover) and I encourage everyone to go try it if you're in the area! Our server was very kind and friendly and since he knew we were staaarving, he brought us some samples of their soup to hold us off while our meals were being prepared (a true hero!). I had the Chicken Jambalaya and NO it's not the jambalaya you ate with your cousins in Houston but it also won't give you indigestion and high blood pressure. It's a very refreshing, healthy, and light (but filling) version of the dish with African/Ethiopian twists and (gasp) kale! Do try it, you won't be disappointed and they also include a hearty amount of chicken and shrimp! Can't wait to be back soon! read more

Radio Africa Kitchen - Chicken Jambalaya - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Everything was GREAT about this establishment, the Owner Entiendere (sp?), service, presentation, professionalism and FLAVOR!! I will visit the restaurant again and tell my friends read more

So. SO GOOD. I need to come in person. My office holds events, and we've ordered from Radio Africa Kitchen more than a few times. They come by, set everything up, and everything is so delicious. Their menu changes pretty frequently, so it's hard to say if there's anything specific because by the time you read this review, it'll probably change. Their lentil dish I had at the time was vegetarian and so delicious. Really nicely seasoned, and though I'm a carnivore, I went back to fill up on this. We had a chicken dish, jambalaya style, which was also really good. They sometimes have black eyed peas, and if they have it on the menu, just order it. Trust me. They do it so well! The only thing I've had that I enjoyed less was the baklava, but I think that's because it was way too sweet for me. For baklava, it's pretty good. read more

This place is a hidden gem! I've had two of their vegan lentil dishes and they were both great. Lots of fresh vegetables and excellent flavours. This hibiscus tea is also amazing! Prices are pretty decent too. This place is a hidden gem and definitely one of my favourite places in the city! read more

Radio Africa Kitchen - Green lentils with saffron rice - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's just one dude doing everything. He makes magic with his hands. Really complex flavors, everything cooked perfect. Lemonade is also good. Coming back here, didn't know he had a whole amazing backstory. read more

We tried out Radio Africa & Kitchen in the Bayview area of SF. We took the T-Muni line which can be crowded during a game night, if there's a game go earlier or later then people trying to reach AT&T Park. Otherwise, just drive over, looks like there's street parking nearby. They have a Happy Hr menu from 5:30-7pm every day, gotta mention it to the wait staff because it's not listed on their menu, but it's on their website. It's $25pp & everyone in the table needs to get it. We passed because we didn't want 2 of the same desserts. Music is played Loud here - maybe you can ask them to turn it down. Ask for FREE bread & olive oil. They don't offer to you, gotta ask for it. It was fine. We got 2 Mezze, 2 Main. 1 side: white corn soup w/ yellow chives & serrano chiles $6 - small bowl, a bit spicy with the chile, I wish they put more in the bowl because it wasn't filled up! Saffroned prawns w/ green beans & almonds $8- you get a bunch of shrimp, pretty tasty, beans w/ almonds fine. Grilled leg of lamb $15- it was pretty tasty, some greens on top. Chicken jambalaya w/ prawns - $14 - B. B. really liked this dish, said best dish he's had in a long time & we eat out tons. Cauliflower gratin $8 - some cauliflower w/ black lentils on top. Fine, nothing special. Total before tip $55.46. It was nice to try, not in any hurry to return. read more

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TIP: They usually have a livingsocial for a tasting menu for 2. Where else can you find a Michilin recommended restaurant that does that?! I want to love this place. I really, really do. But I don't think it's going to happen. Let me just say right off the bat: this place is great. The tasting was definitely worth it - 5 courses comprised of: (1) 2 soups, a mild cauliflower and a slightly spicy butternut squash, (2) sauteed prawns with a crab-smoked trout spread served with bread and beet salad, (3) a standard green salad to share with 4 crimini mushroom crostinis with baked parmesan, (4) an extremely generously portioned entree tasting plate, and finally (5) flourless chocolate cake a la mode with pear. We liked everything except the black lentil samosa, which could just be a cultural thing, but it had a funky aftertaste and didn't really mesh with the other entrees. The Wild barramundi looked fantastic, but needed a little salt, as it was kind of flavorless beneath the skin. We loved the lamb shoulder with couscous, and the eggplant with pearled couscous was tasty as well. The lamb was perfectly tender, and the eggplant was seasoned extremely well and blended perfectly with the couscous. Unfortunately, nothing really "popped" for me. Admittedly, I am no connoisseur of African cuisine, but in general I wasn't SUPER impressed with the service or the food, which came out to ~$110 for two. That being said, the livingsocial brought it down to ~$60, and I really can't complain about that. 5/5 with a coupon, 4/5 without. read more

Radio Africa Kitchen - Entree tasting plate! Left to right: eggplant with pearled Israeli couscous, lentil samosa, wild barramundi, and lamb. Tasty! - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Note to self: Do not wait until the last day to redeem discount vouchers . . . I don't know how much that contributed to the service delays we experienced or just needing more hands in the kitchen overall. We had a tasting menu voucher and things started out fine. When we arrived there were two other tables and one finished as we were eating our appetizers of: - Cauliflower Soup (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/radio-africa-and-kitchen-san-francisco?select=Vbb0gTCG1oQGV5JXKTGVEg#bVi6bJ6m6ltFO2WVoSS5hA). Thick and mildly spicy from the squirt of oil you can see on top. - Edamame hummus & smoked trout and shrimp bacala which came with sliced bread (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/radio-africa-and-kitchen-san-francisco?select=kfYzKdy1EZ-p08lVR0KkBA#whhW0akVw52USo8bG8MDgg). Toasts would have been better, especially with the bacala. - Tomato, watermelon, and arugula salad with almonds (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/radio-africa-and-kitchen-san-francisco?select=fpAoqnvdsQeLpGCPU40NiQ#fpAoqnvdsQeLpGCPU40NiQ). Very simple and tasty. The arugula bitterness contrasted well with sweetness the tomatoes & watermelon. Could have used more heirloom tomatoes. A few more tables were seated (I think they might have all had the same tasting menu voucher). At that point, the restaurant was about 1/3 full and then the wait began . . . It was almost an hour before our next dishes arrived. Luckily we had some of the spreads left and they brought more bread (and another bottle of wine) Finally the entree platter of Barramundi on couscous, Chard, Grilled Flank Steak, Alicha of green bean, carrots, and potatoes, and Green lenlils and roasted beets arrived (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/radio-africa-and-kitchen-san-francisco?select=fpAoqnvdsQeLpGCPU40NiQ#RciUDBkjydsXrw4aASPK4g) The barramundi was both our favorite dish of the night. Nicely seasoned and cooked perfectly with a crispy skin! The flank steak was a perfect medium-rare with a chimichurri type sauce. The veggie dishes were also very good. And then we waited again . . . We said we'd take the dessert to go or just skip it, but the waitress said it was just about ready and so in a couple of minutes the Chocolate decadence with berries and citron cream finally made it to our table (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/radio-africa-and-kitchen-san-francisco?select=fpAoqnvdsQeLpGCPU40NiQ#RR_hEmeooG73HzW9NdMkjg) and it was just that. Decadent, but tough to say if it was worth the wait at that point. Solid 4 stars for the food which I might call "Ethiopian influenced" with some of the spicing and flavors. If you're looking for a basket of injera, you'll probably leave disappointed. Call ahead and make sure no deals are expiring on the night you're interested in! ;-) read more

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We had a meal catered by Radio Africa Kitchen, and boy was it Y-U-M-M-Y! I ate... - Pomegranate chicken - Vegetable tagine - Couscous This is a quick and easy review. In one line: the food was really great! I can't say what the actual restaurant is like, but my mouth and stomach were happy - as was everyone else's. The flavours were wonderful, meat was good quality, and everything played together nicely. It reminded me of all the delicious meals I had in Marrakesh! read more

Radio Africa Kitchen - Pomegranate chicken, vegetable tagine and couscous - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great service, great food with unique flavors, a chance to check out Bayview, all with a live classical guitarist serenading you - I've alway THE COST: $100 for a 4-person chef's tasting (TravelZoo deal). We had a 5th join us for dinner & they got added on for only $36 (normally $50) - there isn't really an option for one person to order things a la carte though. With drinks (at least 6 or 7), tax, & tip, the TOTAL came out to be about $250. A great deal! THE SERVICE: Although they lost my online reservation, we still got a table for 5 at 7:30pm on a Friday. When our two tasting menu entree plates came out, which should have the same thing, I noticed that one of them didn't have the little eggplant sandwich that should come with the lamb. I asked about that & the server immediately said she'd take care of it. The chef came out himself & served us a HUGE additional free platter of food, which was very awesome & unexpected of them! Our free platter: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/radio-africa-and-kitchen-san-francisco?select=D55YrheBkpWvktJ2Wus_Ww#wGnieSWfik9BxsIsXK8RGw MUST-HAVES: Appetizers: White corn soup, Sauteed prawns. Entrees: Grilled leg of lamb, Black lentil samosa. APPETIZERS (we got to sample all of them) * White corn & leek soup w/ green garlic ($7) - 4 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/radio-africa-and-kitchen-san-francisco?select=D55YrheBkpWvktJ2Wus_Ww#aKTtlQP8m01z8Kunpd1R-g Subtly sweet, grainy thick texture, really nice! * Satueed prawns w/ okra, green beans & spice almonds ($9) - 4 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/radio-africa-and-kitchen-san-francisco?select=D55YrheBkpWvktJ2Wus_Ww#ssB21ezT5BYfeAOuxmspow The prawns were super crunchy & fresh. The green peans had a good crisp, the okra seemed a little older though. The almonds added a good crunch. * Smoked trout & Dungeness crab w/ grilled jicama & pri pri ($9) - 3 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/radio-africa-and-kitchen-san-francisco?select=D55YrheBkpWvktJ2Wus_Ww#vcSKN-ovGRWOeomBpJabWw Having trout & crab together in a little savory cake form was interesting & worth trying, but not worth going out of your way to get. The jicama was definitely not grilled - just raw with some cilantro (it was tasty! Just not as advertised). Mushroom crostini + Heirloom tomato salad: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/radio-africa-and-kitchen-san-francisco?select=D55YrheBkpWvktJ2Wus_Ww#SlFJgxlE5aULobBFC_kQ_Q * Mushroom crostini w/ sugar snap peas & parmesan cheese ($8) - 3.5 stars A good filling & heavier app, crostini with a thick heavy topping. I don't remember there being sugar snap peas. * Heirloom tomato salad w/ arugula, sumac ricotta & cucumber vinaigrette ($9) - 3.5 stars Tomatoes were very delicious & very fresh. Overall a very simple salad with few but quality ingredients that worked well together. I couldn't really taste the vinaigrette. Could use some sharper flavors. The ricotta could have been broken up into smaller chunks, & the tomato cut into smaller chunks (they were quartered). * Edamame hummus w/ chestnut tahini ($7) - I don't think we got this! MAIN (we got samplers of three of these) * Wild barramundi w/ pistachios & saffroned spinach ($17) - 3 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/radio-africa-and-kitchen-san-francisco?select=D55YrheBkpWvktJ2Wus_Ww#0ubUhVzIW5q-DgTqRJjj5A I found the texture of the fish to be a little too overcooked/hard. The spinach was cooked soft. All of this was a little lacking in flavor. * Grilled leg of lamb w/ Summer squash, eggplant & garbanzo bean ($16) - 4 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/radio-africa-and-kitchen-san-francisco?select=D55YrheBkpWvktJ2Wus_Ww#F3VeDzC05c9Je473AJXtyw Very nice, & great flavor (some sort of pesto-like sauce on the lamb). The lamb was cooked a little hard to my liking, but that's just me being picky. The eggplant didn't have much flavor. * Black lentil samosa w/ goat cheese, shiso & red cabbage salad ($12) - 4.5 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/radio-africa-and-kitchen-san-francisco?select=D55YrheBkpWvktJ2Wus_Ww#NEBsshaEMqg2MS0uWhgv4g The surprising favorite of the night! A soft taco shell with a black lentil filling. Very unique, interesting, & great textures/flavors inside. The red cabbage salad on the outside wasn't super memorable. DESSERT * Roasted lavendar honey apricots w/ blueberries, strawberries, dates & citron cream ($7) - 3.5 stars pic: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/radio-africa-and-kitchen-san-francisco?select=D55YrheBkpWvktJ2Wus_Ww#g9R2EuHGMm_vtsk9oWbBaA Looks very delicious & promising. This was pretty good & felt pretty healthy for a dessert. The cream was dense yet light, & had a subtle sweetness to it. It also had a layer of dark, intense melted chocolate! But this was mostly a plate of mixed fruits & didn't satisfy my sweet tooth quite as much as I'd hoped. Menu: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/radio-africa-and-kitchen-san-francisco?select=D55YrheBkpWvktJ2Wus_Ww#D55YrheBkpWvktJ2Wus_Ww read more

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Just had lunch & latte here. The food and drink are so good. The lamb spinach & couscous was flavorful, well seasoned and filled with tender chunks of lamb. I was t even hungry but still ate the entire dish (generous portion) because it tasted so good. The latte was deep & smokey, also generously portioned. The dining room was inviting and clean. Clean bathroom, thank you. Server was friendly and helpful, he might have been the owner. read more

Radio Africa Kitchen - Lamb couscous and vegetable - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is such a hidden gem. The prices are affordable, everything is flavorful and fresh and the space is big

I finally made it to Radio Africa Kitchen a couple of weeks back. I wish I had written notes on my starter or kept the menu. All I can remember is that it was a lovely raw tuna preparation (a kibbe?) with onion, micro-greens and a hint of of spice. It was ultra fresh and a nicely sized portion. I had a really lovely main course, which was a mixed grill with duck breast and lamb served over couscous and with a side of vegetables. It was absolutely delicious. Both the lamb and the duck were perfectly cooked and well seasoned. I skipped the glass of wine I usually have with dinner (I was driving) but did have a sip of my friend's. The wine pairing they suggested with my dish was dead on. If i go again, I will definitely add wine to the experience. We actually had pretty good service, but do let them know if you are working under any time constraints. It gets busy and they seem to move at a leisurely pace. I loved the atmosphere. It gets a star in and of itself. Coffee Bar is open and airy with two levels and a nice mix of the industrial (lots of concrete) and the homey (comfortable wooden benches). It's also ultra convenient if you are going to a show at Project Artaud. read more

5.0 food 3.5 service We had a terrific meal tonight. Made a reservation online Wednesday and then coincidentally there was an offer for the five course sample meal via www.giltcity.com on Thursday. $60 for two people. Must be karma. We looked forward to coming. Double checked prior to coming to see if voucher would be honored tonight to avoid conflict. Was told no problem. Nice friendly greeting upon entering. Arrived at 5:40 pm. With the voucher, it included everything offered on the menu with the exception of the cornish hen. No big deal. The ingredients and the balance of herbs and spices were spot on. Very subtle. Everything tasted so fresh. Presentation wonderful. Improvement needed on changing plates and refilling water glasses. I prefer not mixing the remnants of my various starters with the flavors of my entree sampler plate. Our server was great. Very enthusiastic. Next time the three course tasting menu would be fine. Five course tasting was a bit much food. read more

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This place offers a delicious lentil dish. The staff is very nice and there's a bookshelf with lots of reading options.

Radio Africa has been helping out in the Covid epidemic, providing meals for shut-ins. I was lucky enough to get their Chicken Tenders, with scalloped potatoes and vegetables, today, and man, was it good. I look forward to going to the restaurant when the shut-down ends read more

Absolutely delicious food. Got the vegetable tagine and the other vegetarian dish with lentils, spinach, and rice. The green and orange sauce are absolutely amazing and I requested more on the side which they happily provided. I preferred the lentil dish and would say it should be the go to for vegetarians dining here. Amazing fresh delicious food. Would come again. Location isn't great read more

I've been recently meals through Great Plates state/federal program beginning of pandemic this is 1st time I found hair in my food. Get it together health concern! read more

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Before COVID-19, I had always wanted to check out Radio Africa Kitchen because we had been there for a couple of events and enjoyed their food. But, figuring out when they were open seemed complicated. They didn't have consistent hours. Now, though, they are always open on Tuesdays from 12:00 - 3:00 PM for pick up and you can pre-order via their website. They will also bring the food out to your car if you call when you arrive! Highly recommend the Family Meal for $50 which includes 5 entrees, 1 salad, 1 soup, and comes with 3 baklavas and a jar of delicious Moroccan sauce (you can use it for salad dressing, marinade, etc.). The food is flavorful and tastes really clean/healthy. All the warmth of a home-cooked meal! The salad dressing is delicious and goes perfectly with the mixed greens and the entrees include lentils, shrimp, chicken, lamb, and beef meatballs with quinoa/rice/couscous and some veggies. It's hard to pick a fave since they are all so delicious and flavorful but I'd probably say the lamb (since I love lamb), the shrimp, and the lentils! If you're getting sick of cooking, definitely check their Family Meal deal out--definitely worth it and you won't regret it! read more

Radio Africa sells african cuisine suited for the american palate. locale: SF street food fest 2012(8/18) eats: grilled leg of lamb (7) -tender, juicy slices of lamb, tasted fresh with a few pieces of veggie. drink:lemon berbena lemnade (2) -nice sweet & sour taste,. too much ice though, notes: -line was long but it moved fast. read more

I've heard a lot of good things about the food in this restaurant. So glad I finally got to go there! All the raves is on point! Delicious food from start to finish. Tasted new flavors and different twists to old time faves. The portions are unbelievable. Recommending this plac e for sure! read more

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Came here for lunch during my volunteering at Family Mosaic Project down the street. A little history: this owner had a food truck and got grant from the city to open this restaurant! He cooks and runs the place himself with only two helpers - amazing! We came in and ordered at the counter. Utensils, plates, to-go boxes, cups and water are placed on a table along the wall for self-serving. Our orders get delivered to our seats by the chef/owner who was super warm and welcoming! He made all our food quick and even had the chance to speak to us all and truly cared about the volunteer work we were doing that day. I had the chicken jambalaya with kale and hot tea. The tea was in a large mug with a cute tea steeper. My plate was super generous for $12 AND with more chicken than rice! The flavor was soooo refreshing and tasty!!! I would definitely return for that jambalaya! Highly recommend and love the personal hospitality with the owner. read more

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I was so excited when I saw an online deal for Radio Africa as I heard about them through the years. I didn't realize the restaurant was in the Bayview, which is seriously not the greatest part of San Francisco. It's worth it though! Luckily, we scored parking on the same block as the restaurant. Just watch yourself. With the online deal, we got a really nice tasting menu for two that was thoughtfully put together. The flavors were so nicely melded together, and you could taste the care that is put into every dish! We had (the menu changes weekly): * Cardoon soup with light curry & lomi omami * Smoked trout bacala with French green beans and avocado * Blood orange and tangerine salad with fennel and mixed arugula * Wild mushroom crostini with Manchego and basil * Wild barramundi with sunchokes, chestnuts and broccoli * Beef kufta with pine nuts, tomato confit, preserved lemon and spelt * Roasted butternut squash with ras el hanout, green lentils and winter greens * Roasted pear and apple baklava with almonds, pistachios, SF honey and buddha hand citron cream The flavors of every dish were so lovely as they are slow-cooked and prepared with such care. Everything was soo good, but the bright highlights were the Smoked trout, beef kufta and the dessert - mmmm! Even though the neighborhood is rough, I would definitely come back for the tasting menu. The food was super yummy, and the service was so sweet and thoughtful as they patiently explained the dishes. The chef even stopped by each table to ensure the meal was enjoyed - very nice! I want to come back! read more

This is my first time visiting San Francisco and luckily I'm a fan of dinners dine ins and dives and that's where I saw this gem of a place. Luckily Eskender was there and got the chance to meet him one and gotta say he was so down to earth! ordered the same dish guy fieri ate and it was bomb I recommend it to anybody who likes a peaceful environment and delicious grub ( ps. got to try the baklava) read more

Radio Africa Kitchen - got to meet the man himself gotta check out his killer food and chill restaurant you would get hooked trust me... - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place appears to serve my community well! They partnered with Great Plates during Covid 19, serving many senior citizens like myself very well. I live here; I should know. I love their vegetarian dishes, very healthy! They also serve good Ethiopian food . DA read more

Food was good but not to die for. Service was ok - not super slow as mentioned by others. We had a reservation & were seated 15 mins late despite an on time arrival. Once our tasting menu items started to arrive, the food flowed at a good pace - although I am a slow eater. Water glasses were kept full. The tasting menu servings didn't seem to be adjusted for 2 people. Music too loud to have a decent conversation. Edamame hummus - too salty. Butternut squash soup - great, smooth flavorful. One of the 2 items I wanted to order off the menu. Full order bowl looked much bigger than 2 of the tasting servings. Cod wrapped in phyllo - yummy highlight but too small for 2 people. The other of the 2 items I wanted to order off the menu. The watercress salad side was sparse & bitter. Duck breast - good & done medium rare. The pureed carrots side was really good - wish there was more of it. Veggie dish - lentils, eggplant, etc - unremarkable. Glad I'm a meat eater. Poached pear w/whipped cream & lacey cookie - would have skipped but it was included with the tasting menu. Eh, the pear tasted canned & lacey suspiciously like those at TJ's or Costco. Went to Bi-Rite Creamery for a happy ending. Conclusion: should have saved $ (50%), fat & calories & ordered the 2 items I spied on the menu. read more