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    Spice Kitchen West African Grill

    4.4 (250 reviews)
    ModerateAfrican
    Open • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Kristin T.

    I ordered the half beef, half chicken suya plate with rice and spinach as my sides. The taste of the food was amazing. The Suya has a subtle but lingering spice. The place is Next to the CVS in a very active retail center, but the orders are filled quickly on site.

    Plantain
    Debby O.

    It's a cool spot, and customer service was great. Unfortunately, the food missed the mark. The plantains were undercooked, the steak Suya wasn't chopped into bite size pieces like usual, which made them difficult to eat, some pieces were also tough and chewy. The jollof rice was disappointing because it lacked flavor and was overcooked. The only thing that tasted good and was cooked decently were the lamb chops. When they first opened up, the quality of their food was much higher and you could feel the passion in the food they made, it seems that's no longer the case.

    Chicken Suya (Half & Half Shrimp) with spinach and Jollof Rice
    Thuy L.

    A smaller menu but just enough variety. I am SO glad we tried this on a whim- it's insanely delicious and I can't wait to eat my leftovers. The jollof rice is spiced and flavorful, the wings are wild. They're crispy, juicy, spiced and spicy. Also got the shrimp and the rotisserie styled suya chicken which were good, but not as good as the wings. Got it delivered so can't speak for service or ambiance but will be getting this again soon.

    The salmon and shrimp skewer
    lisa w.

    Yall. The food is amazing! Point deducted because the jollof rice was mushy. But the customer service was on point! The music was amazing and the suya was SO GOOD! I love that you can add a skewer of shrimp to a meal for $3.50. And it's so good. We got the salmon suya and the spice wings. All delicious and highly recommended. The salmon was just the original suya spice, which honestly isn't even that spicy so if you like it, hot, feel free to kick it up. Sorry, we dug into the wings before I could get a picture.

    Kai M.

    UberEats review Service: given the distance of the restaurant, the order took a bit long but it was packaged well so nothing spilled and the food was still still fresh and warm. Dish: I ordered the spice wings with a side of jollof rice and spinach Efo-Riro. OMG! So let's start with the wings, the flavor on these wings were the right balance between rich spices and touch of sweetness. There was a hint of honey lingering on my tongue after it was greeted by a strong spicy flavor. Adding to this, the wings were fried to perfection with crispy skin resting on the top and smooth white meat down to the bone. AMAZING! The jollof rice was stellar! And while I do not know much about the perfect preparation for this dish to review if this is the best, I've had a few from various West African countries and can say that this one had that grainy texture with just the right spices mixed in. The spinach efo-riro was SO good. I honestly could have had a plate of this by itself and my taste buds would still be pleased. Overall, this place is very generous with their serving sizes. Well portioned, beautifully prepared, seasoned to perfection, and a sure trip down culture lane! I enjoyed it so much.

    Shrimp Suya (Regular) with Jollof Rice and Plantains
    Dinh D.

    Soooooo goood! First time at this location and having African food! I was honestly expecting pretty mid food but this blew my mind. I like how the interior is decorated and there is a good amount of seating inside. The food has a nice kick and a lot of flavor so I tried spicy but I want to try extra spicy next time. The service is great. The girl at the front counter was very friendly and helpful for new comers. You can order through the pos device. One thing is it is a bit pricey and I want a bit more food for my order.

    Spice Honey Wings, Efo-riro, Jollof rice
    Peninna A.

    Spice Kitchen is a gem! I can't believe no one thought to make glazed suya wings earlier. I've ordered the spice honey wing plate twice, with efo-riro and jollof rice. Their portion sizes for the chicken are generous--enough for two meals. But I have yet to be strong enough to save my food for the next day; it's THAT good. Of course the wings are good, but the efo-riro is criminally underrated. It has a DEEP, smokey flavor that enhances everything you eat it with. The jollof on its own is unremarkable, but the efo-riro elevates it. I went about an hour before close and the place was PACKED, so food was a little slow (nothing unreasonable). There are options to order on a screen upon arrival, and customer service was standard. Although effort was put into the decor, it did not resonate with me. It felt similar to being inside a Subway restaurant (neither good nor bad). HOWEVER, the restaurant occasionally hosts live music events that completely change the vibe of the restaurant.

    Steak Suya Plate with jollof and Plantains
    Keilon L.

    If you want a good serving of meat then this is the spot for you. They don't skimp on the portion. They charge you for it price wise, for sure but it's good so just enjoy it. Their jollof is a little lacking if you were having it alone. The rest of the meal makes up for it though. Good spot.

    Suya 8/10
    Emoni S.

    This place has been on my list for some time now, so my friend and I decided to meet for lunch. We ordered and dined in. Clearly this isn't the place to sit and chat brche music was loud, but the space was pretty decent. When you walk in you place your order on the monitors provided, so it's a pretty seamless process. My meal was excellent. I ordered the Suya, white rice and spinach. It was beyond flavorful and I enjoy every piece!! There was plenty of food and eating it later was the best part! It still slapped! I usually don't go to that side of town due to traffic, but if I see their food truck around I would def indulge again! I do recommend to check them out!!

    Spice Wings (6 piece)
    Kyle W.

    Took me forever to make it here because I'm always craving it on a Monday when they are closed. However, I am glad I craved it on a Tuesday. This place is AMAZING. Great decor on the inside with art work and nicely arranged tables; very neat and tidy for a spot that people generally take the food to go. The folks who work here are very friendly and patient, as I had tons of questions that they answered with no issue. THE FOOD: wow, wow, wow. I only tried their Jollof rice, stew and the wings, but they truly stood out. The Jollof was easily the best I have ever had (I have tried many variations of Jollof). Spicy and flavorful. I mixed in the stew and spicy pepper sauce (for even more spice because I am a spice fanatic) and it was even more delicious. The wings were very tasty but I will be going back soon to try more of the menu.

    Spice Wings (6 piece)
    Tori G.

    Definitely a 10/10 place when it comes to food. My favs are spice wings, salmon and chicken plates. Can't go wrong with the plantains

    Steak suya, jollof rice and grilled corn

    Today I went to one of my favorite restaurants. I my favorite meal is the steak suya with jollof rice and grilled corn. I was totally disappointed today with my meal. The rice was over cooked. It taste like mush. The steak was burnt and there were barely any onions with my meal. I felt like the very thing that makes this restaurant fell off. I hope this was just a bad day of cooking because I really want to go back and the enjoy the meal that I'm use to eating.

    Brittney S.

    This was my first visit to Spice Kitchen at their stand alone location and the food was still 10/10! The wings were just as good as I remember, the rice was spicy and flavorful, and the plantains were cooked nicely. The spot is really cute with afro beats playing to set the mood. I ordered online, and my food was ready when I arrived.

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    Love the original suya spice chicken platter with jollof rice and plantains! No more needs to be said. It's worth a chance!

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    Great food and you can get the food as spicy as you like also food comes out hot and tasty

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    Ask the Community - Spice Kitchen West African Grill

    Is any of the chicken or beef halal?

    Hi Suzan! Yes, the chicken is halal.

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