The food was Amazing! The service was Amazing. The restaurant was beautiful inside. You can tell they really put in effort to create a nice clean ambience. I ordered the Curry Chicken, side of plantains and side of Fufu. Every bite was spectacular! The food was full of flavor, serving was large and 100% worth the money. The gentlemen that helped us was very nice and even allowed us to sample the FuFu soup(which was excellent). I would have orders it too but I really wanted curry chicken and knew I wouldn't be able to eat both. I will definitely be back every time I am in MS. I want to try everything on the menu. read more

Sambou’s African Kitchen - Curry Chicken meal - African Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

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Oh my goodness! Delicious and flavorful food and HUGE portions!! I highly recommend!!! read more

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I have only tried the hibiscus type drinks and meat pies. Drinks good. The pies are so good too but small. I wish the pies came bigger. Can we get a bigger meat pie?? Anyhoo, check em out! African food in the Deep South! read more

Curry oxtails turned out great. Inside looked really amazing. I would recommend trying this place. read more

Sambou’s African Kitchen - curry oxtails, rice and cabbage. - African Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

I visited this establishment due to the vegan options available for my husband. I called and spoke to someone before placing my order to ensure I received what I wanted. After placing the order on the phone for pickup, I was informed that my food should be ready by the time I arrived. However, I still had to wait almost 15 minutes after arrival and was not satisfied with my food once received. After having to wait and making it to the vehicle to leave, I realized that all of my order was not in the bag and had to return to the restaurant yet again to obtain the missing items. When I arrived home and presented him with the food, ingredients that were supposed to be in the stew were missing. I again called the restaurant to see why and was informed that it would have been extra to include the missing ingredients that were clearly listed on your establishments' online menu description of the dish. I basically wasted $30 on a bowl of beans. The food was not worth the hassle or price. read more

I LOVE the oxtails here!! I've tried them at another local spot and Sambou's takes the lead by far! (Sorry to the other place lol). Now, the other spot does offer better tasting side dishes, so it's about what you really want - the meat! . At Sambou's I'll usually stick to cabbage or rice and those are good. The service is great & generally really fast. I sat at the bar last time and it was nice too. You can go here with friends or alone and feel comfortable. Really nice staff as well. Will be back for sure!!! read more

I had the oxtail/ curry chicken combo, my wife had the jerk chicken. For appetizers, the Gambian beef pie, chicken curry eggrolls, and pancake balls. Everything was excellent. Great ambiance, music-- actually very plush interior design. The service was friendly and timely. Also large portions for reasonable prices. This is a must visit restaurant. read more

First timer and I did a pick up order. I was recommended this restaurant and decided to try it. Mom sticks to only a few familiar eating places, but we talked her into trying Sambou's. We ordered the shrimp & oxtails, the oxtails meal, and the jerk chicken. My mom is pretty picky about spicy food due to health issues. All I can say is she tore up her oxtail meal with rice & beans & had some left over for the next day. My sister likes spicy food but said the shrimp was too spicy. My jerk chicken and cabbage was perfect. We all preferred the jollof rice. Next time, and we all agreed that there would be a next time, I plan to give the cheese cake, meat pie a try. I did order the drink made with hibiscus flowers. After the first two sips, I found it to be very refreshing and I liked it. The server was polite and friendly. I would highly recommend Sambou's. read more

I enjoyed the food and the ginger drink. Oxtail and the rice is amazing. Everyone was respectful. Restaurant super clean. I would recommend to everyone. read more

Great food. Authentic African recipes from different regions. Good friendly service. Will go again.

Lovely atmosphere, food excellent, great service. Did not care for the plantains, but our entrées were wonderful!

Delicious food. Great service. Very unique experience and fun atmosphere. Thanks for a GREAT meal.

The Meat Pie was Excellent. And the service was Awesome as well. I will be going back!!

My review is a little late, but here it is. I went to this restaurant on 6/18/22 with my lady. She really likes African food and was excited when she found an African restaurant in town and was more excited for me to experience African food for the first time. We really enjoyed the ambiance, however, my first experience with eating African cuisine at this restaurant was disappointing. I ordered the lamb and shrimp meal and my lady ordered the stir-fry cabbage with sweet plantain meal. We both ordered the Sorrel juice. It took a very long time for our meals to be served. My lady got her food before me and waited about 15 minutes to eat until my plate was brought to the table so we could eat together. The owner of the restaurant came to our table to let us know that my meal would be out in 1 minute. When I got my plate, I noticed that the lamb I ordered was cut into chunks and served in a sauce. After taking a bite of my food, I realized it did not taste like lamb and was definitely not the texture of lamb. It tasted like goat. I have been eating lamb and goat my whole life so I am most certain that I was not eating lamb. The texture of lamb is very tender, easy to chew and the flavor is very distinct. The meat on my plate not only tasted like goat, the texture was tough and was the flavor was very gamey. When the owner returned to our table to ask how our food was, I mentioned to him that the meat did not taste like lamb, but instead tasted like goat. I asked if it was goat meat and the owner insisted several times that it was indeed lamb. I was not convinced, but at the time I did not want to send my food back and wait for something else to be prepared. The owner then offered me a complimentary piece of jerk chicken when he saw that I was not convinced I was eating lamb. He brought the chicken to the table and then told us our drinks would also be complimentary as well. During our meal, the owner came back to our table a couple of more times asking how the food was but refused to make eye contact. We noticed he did not go to other tables numerous times to ask how their food was. He appeared guilty of his actions for not serving me the lamb I paid $31.50 + tax for. On a positive note, our server, DJ gave us excellent service. read more

Sambou’s African Kitchen - African Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

Very good food!!! I had the oxtails, my husband had the fish. We also got the meat pie appetizer. The chef sent out something for us to try and our waitress also let us try the drinks they make in house! Great service and delicious food! read more

Went after work and sat at the table for about 30 minutes before the waiter was able to get to us. I placed an order for some patties, yucca fries, and a beer while I waited on a friend. Twenty minutes later they took our order and brought my beer. After we placed our order for the oxtail, we waited for another 10 to get the patties, which were delicious, and the yucca fries. was disappointed that such amazing fries were served with ketchup. Being that most of the food served had a West Indian flavor profile, some mojo would have been an excellent compliment. When the entrees arrived, the oxtail was succulent and rendered near perfectly the sauce was too spicy for an oxtail gravy but not soo much that it was inedible. I asked to substitute the plantains for extra cabbage but with wait and delay, wasn't worth bringing it up. If they can get the front of the house in order and designate someone to expedite orders in the back, I am sure this will become a county line favorite. It's a bit pricy for the price point of the entrees and if the waiter would keep telling everyone that he doesn't know because he is from NOLA, they just might get it right. read more

Today was my first time visiting. Highly recommended by an associate. Thus I visited today and OMGoosh! As I sat in company plans were being made for the next visit. Well pleased and Limon the waiter/server/bartender was such the gentleman. read more

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I had takeout and it was perfect. I also got to see the inside while picking up and it looks like a great date night.

First off I want to start by saying my boyfriend & I visited this place today between 12 & 1pm today. We had the dining room to ourselves for a minute. #2 there was only 1 serve when we arrived, he was pleasant, patient, and upbeat about his job. He took our order in a timely fashion. He brought our appetizers promptly (sorry didn't get a picture) appetizers were the egg rolls with sweet & sour sauce and pancake balls (that's what I call them). The server brought our food out & the rest was history. I enjoyed eating with my hands as I've always saw the Africans on social media. The Hibiscus juice 100/100 it's handmade everyday from the flower. My man & I left full but without the heaviness. We are not from the area so of course when we go places we want to try outside of the norm. I recommended this place a thousand times. I was also amazed to see caucasians eating there as well, they know good eating too. My boyfriend had the Jerk Chicken (beware of the SPICES lol) 1 last thing the music they played had my shoulders moving up & down, side to side. Idk what that was about LOL 10/10! I RECOMMEND read more

Sambou’s African Kitchen - Oxtail, Coconut Rice, Cabbage, Plantains, Fufu, and Hibiscus Juice. - African Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

The food is well worth it! I had heard about this place and wasn't sure about what to order so I got the jerk chicken and meat patties. I shared one of the meat patties with my husband and was upset that I did because they were so good! read more

The place was very easy to find. The server was very kind. The place was very clean and the food was unexplainable!!! It is so so delicious and authentic. Me and my family will definitely become regular customers. read more

Sambou’s African Kitchen - Okra soup and fufu - African Near Me - Jackson, Mississippi

So I tried the famous Fufu! Ok the food is filled with lots of flavor but...you know us Americans love our salt! The food needed more salt! The Fufu taste like thick moldable mash potatos. Overall ok. Would I go back...no. Would I go if someone paid for my food...yes after suggesting another eatery. They are very expensive for the quantities of food. read more

The food and staff was amazing! It's so nice on the inside. Will be returning. Stop by you won't be disappointed

OMG! I was amazed by the food and atmosphere- Very nice ambience! The food was sooooo good and there is plenty to eat and share. I will be going back again. Oh, the hibiscus/ginger drink mixed is to die for! read more

A favorite of mine! You can never go wrong with the jerk chicken. Always juicy, never dry. Oxtails?! DELICIOUS!! I'm here multiple times a month. Haven't gotten a bad meal ever. read more

Sambou's customer service in my opinion is second to none in the area! The food is nothing short of amazing. Jerk chicken is so good and flavorful. Food is on the pricey side but definitely worth it! read more

Well only thing missing was Bamba one of my favorite server!!! My friend and I came for lunch today and as always EVERYTHING was AWESOME!!!

It was ok. Very nice ambiance inside. Chicken was a little overdone it seemed. App sampler platter tasted great but it was all fried , seemed heavy. Tasty but all fried. Service seemed very off/weird. Had to ask for refills and still didn't get water til the near end of the meal. The oxtail dinner was excellent tho. Only thing that I'd reorder when I go back. A little salty but otherwise very well spiced. Made me sweat a little bit. The mixed drinks were a little too sweet for my taste but I drink water usually. Or straight liquor. TBH I don't understand all the hype of the restaurant. Maybe they fell off some after the reviews they got before. read more

My husband and I ate there today for the first and last time. We tried the oxtails soup which supposedly consisted of oxtails, carrots and potatoes. We only received 5 very small oxtails and three small carrots. The beef, okra, potatoes were cold. read more

The food is wonderful, but the service is nonexistent. The place itself is quaint. The decor is nice; however, the dirty tables (multiple) should've been our sign that this wasn't gonna be 10/10. Our wait for a table wasn't long at all (they weren't busy this fine Sunday afternoon). We were promptly given water and asked for our order-we had literally just sat down. We asked for a few minutes, but placed an order for drinks and the chicken meatballs. -10000/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND! They were like eating minced cardboard. It had the consistency of a mealy, dry fritter. They were horrible DON'T order these...you've been warned We placed the order for our food and it was brought out in about 15 minutes. The entrees, Curry Goat and the Oxtails & Shrimp, included plantains...that we have YET to receive-even after hunting down a waiter to request them (yes, HUNT...I'm getting to that part). The food was placed on the table. No mention of "may I get you anything else, refill your empty drinks or anything". We ate our food, which was delicious and sipped our water. Towards the end of the meal, I desperately craved a refill on my soda. No lie, I literally took our glasses and went to the drink station to refill them . The "waiter" appears and requests the glasses and graciously brought them to our table. We waited another 10 minutes for a to-go box and another 10 minutes for our check-which we had to request. Our total was $84 and some change. I couldn't pay it fast enoughI just wanted it to endOverall, the service sucked but the food-minus the chicken meatballs -were delicious. I won't return, but I don't discourage others from giving it a try. I've heard so much about this place, but today's experience left a bad taste-literally- in my mouth. They could benefit from more front of house staff, because the 2 guys they had were literally overwhelmed with the 3 tables that were occupied. Food - 8/10 those meatballs those meatballs Service -100000/10 several thumbs down Likely to return - not even if Baby Jeeezus was paying read more

Where do I start?! We weren't sure what to expect walking into Sambou's and it was astounding. The cuisine was superb. The service was great and the prices are reasonable. They seated and served 8 people in no time, and everyone left satisfied. We ordered oxtails and shrimp, lamb and shrimp, and egusi. Great ambiance and worth a trip. read more

If you haven't tried them please do. I Love the food!!!! The curry goat sells out fast!! The oxtails hit...the meat pies.

that curry chicken and wonjo/ginger juice is the best thing in the world and if i could have slapped my momma i would.

Food was amazing! I loved the atmosphere and service as well. Try the beef patties and ox tail!

I was excited to try this place. I ordered The okra soup with fufu and the oxtail meal which runs with tax $31. There was nothing wrong with the okra soup and fufu. My granddaughter loved it! The oxtail meal however, not so much. what bothered me was that it came with 2 very small oxtails. I was only able to pull off about three pieces of meat. The majority of everything else was fat. I paid $31 for some white rice with peas in it and cabbage and two oxtails full of fat. I called today February 16 to speak to a manager about that because it really bothers me that I had spent so much money on that one meal and did not get what I paid for. He told me that that day they had ran out of ox tails and he was sorry but that I all he could offer. I asked him "So I'm just going to have to deal with it?" he replied "yes". I asked him how would you feel spending that amount of money on what I got? Again he apologized but said there was nothing he could do. He was not the owner he said he was a supervisor. I asked if I could speak with the owner he said to call back tomorrow morning and ask for Joel. Hopefully they'll do something about it because it was a waste of my hard earned money. read more

Great place! The chicken curry was delicious! The service was first class. Super friendly owner. Beautiful atmosphere with African art. Very clean and upscale with nice leather furniture and beautiful table settings. Check this place out! read more

Nice atmosphere. Food was great, seasoned and prepared very well. Will visit again. Had the Jerk Chicken with Coconut Rice and Cabbage.

Ordered the oxtails. It was delicious but didn't really fall off the bone. Being the only authentic African owned restaurant it's a go to if you have a taste for it read more

I was with a group of 5 and no one enjoyed their food. I and another ordered a hamburger which was absolutely tasteless. The meat was like chewing cotton no seasoning and the onions we had to request several times. Menu included onions. We ordered for fries to be hot and crispy, they were hot and limpy. One ordered the oxtail soup which had changed from last visit and was over the top hot seasoning (2 peppers) another had Gambian soup it was seasonless (3 peppers), both were cold and sent back to heat. Unsanitary to heat in microwave after coming to table and being ate from per health department. Other had salmon everything on the plate was unseasoned and cold and the salmon was dry. The service was poor. We were there 6/2/2023 at about 6pm, my Check #55, table 18. We have been here several times before, no issues. It seems food is refrigerated and not heated properly and the price range is outrageous. I will not return and will not recommend. I like to support local but this was bad. Bought most of food home and threw away. $21.00. Get it together. read more