Got the egusi soup with fufu and the jollof rice and plantains. It came right away. The ambience…read morewas laid back, had good music, and the food was great. The service was timely as well.

I was feeling adventurous and stopped in here after dropping my brother off at OAK…read more There's one (true) vegetarian/vegan option- the Jallof rice combo. The other veg option contains fish powder. The girl working didn't seem too pleased I didn't know the menu. I felt a bit like an imposition.... She was kind enough to walk over to the kiosk to show me what my options were. I'm glad she did because I other sis would have ordered the only other veg option which unfortunately has fish powder. The setting inside was very causal and felt a bit like a hole in the wall. There was soccer playing on a big screen which made the space feel very cozy like you're hanging out in their living room. The food itself (I'm sorry!!) was meh.... And I'm the kind of vegan who is happy eating the beans & rice of pretty much any culture. The rice was... reminiscent of Uncle Ben's or school lunch rice, the saucey stuff was just really oily and didn't have much savory flavor, the fried plantains were standard. For $22, I don't feel like this was money well spent BUT to be fair, it became evident to me this is a place you want to visit for the meats. The restaurant had a fishy smell to it so probably order whatever fish dish. I bet that would be what they'd recommend to a regular guest. To the vegans/vegetarians out there, there is one dish you can have but I'd skip this place entirely if you aren't coming here with a group who are omnivorous.

Food: Amazing! I have been to this restaurant 3 days in a row. I've tried fufu and egusi before at…read moreother places, but the BEST fufu and egusi is from Golden Safari. The fufu is served hot and fresh. The meat in the egusi is so tender. Their puff puff, jollof rice, and chicken are also very good. I highly recommend, and I will keep coming back. Service: The owner of the restaurant is so sweet! Her staff is also very friendly. The staff wear hair bonnets, and the bathroom is always so clean.

I don't even know how to start this review off...this food is so so good it can make you cry happy…read moretears and make your year. My friend introduced me to Golden Safari and we drive down all the way from Oakland- it's worth the drive. The staff is kind and wonderful and the ambiance of the restaurant is lovely and has beautiful art. The owner/head chef is a legend!! The jollof rice is so unbelievable good and tasty , it feels like a wave of flavor hits your mouth and warmness hugs your soul. The second time I came here I got Jollof with the chicken... I didn't know it could get even better than it already was. The chicken legs tastes so good and reminds me of the chicken legs I ate growing up visiting my family friends home. This is the BEST chicken and jollof in the bay. But my absolute most favorite dish here, that makes me drive all the way down just to eat, is the puff puff. Puff puff is so so so amazingly good, in taste, in texture, and freshness. The puff puff sells out fast and I can see why- its so so good its my favorite pastry now!! Thank you for the wonderful food

I tried Ruth's Buka almost a year ago at a friend's birthday and finally made it to the restaurant…read morethis past weekend. My friend and I tried to go two weeks earlier, but by the time we arrived, most of the food was sold out -- granted, it was near the end of the day. We were bummed, but we came back the following weekend and success -- so many options to choose from! We ordered the egusi soup (my favorite), fufu, jollof rice and plantain with chicken. The food was just as good as I remembered from a year ago, full of flavor and comforting. Emmanuel was so friendly and provided exceptional service the entire time we were there. I will definitely be back. 5 stars all around!

Amazing service! The two girls behind the counter were literally so sweet! The food is bomb! 10/10…read morerecommend!

Everything was good. The food was amazing. Delicious tasty rice and the service was great. Highly…read morerecommend. I walked in, none busy and i was able to get my food within 5 minutes. The food was fresh and i loved it. However, paying 33 dollars for a meal with only two decent size oxtails is kind of expensive for a decent food. I wish they would have put more meat on my rice place. Other than that, it was a great experience eating this delicious food. The inside is small and they have a little table outside for family's to eat. I would come back here and try their other food but it is a bit pricey for me.

I swear by this place, however, my experience today ruined my interest in patronizing this…read moreestablishment. I went in today I usually travel over an hour away and spend min $100 here. My daughter and I absolutely adore the food here. But today was unfortunately different. I walked in sat down with the menu and the owner told me to leave his shop. I was confused I assumed maybe they weren't open yet ( mind you it's 11:30am) he tells me to leave his shop and states he refuses to serve me. Confused, I ask why because up until then I've never had a bad experience. He repeats leave my shop I will no longer serve you. So sad it had to end this way, not sure if he mistook me for someone else. Nonetheless I will never go back, weird energy and rude for no reason. I'm kinda sad because the food is delicious but I'm ok with it. I refuse to eat from someone who would treat me in such a nasty way.

I love African food. The spices are rich and it's always so savory. My favorite item here is the…read moremeat pie. It has a nice crust that is pretty buttery. The inside is filled with luscious meat. I always have lots of questions when I order at this joint, and they are always so patient with them. The ambience is that of a nice little food stand in urban Africa. Love it!

Yesterday, my wife and I had the opportunity to try this food truck while attending the Jollof…read moreFestival in Oakland. We ordered the chicken and fish entrees. Omggggg.. it was delicious. We ate the entire thing while sharing both back and forth. The portion, the sauce and the flavor was everything. Very well seasoned, served hot and so so so delicious. We want more right now and this is the next day..lol

I was really excited to try this out, it's a local business run by a mother in her apartment. I…read moreordered through the website and arranged a pickup day/time. The owner was very kind and the food came out nice and hot. The plate consists of 2 chicken drum sticks, fried plantains, and a straight mountain of rice. The flavor of the chicken was great but it was slightly on the dryer side. The rice was fluffy and had a great fragrance to it. The plantains were absolutely delicious and probably the best part of the dish. My family and I really enjoyed the meal overall - I loved how it was local with unique flavors and had generous portions. I only wish it came with some kind of vegetables, the website lists stewed spinach but that was not an available option when ordering. Support your local businesses and try out something new!

You pick up from the house. Nice lady running the whole business…read more We ordered the chicken takeout dish from Jollofxtra, which also came with plantains. The food smelled really nice when we got it. The rice reminded me of Spanish pilaf rice but with a slightly different flavor that I can't quite describe--definitely unique. The plantains were good and the chicken was tender. My cousin picked up the food for us and it seemed to be ready on time. For the portion size and price, I felt it was a good value overall.

I ordered 3 pieces of fish and potatoe salad. It was very good. The food truck is on Eldorado and…read moreSperry. Saturday's from 12 noon to 5 pm. Prices are really affordable for today's economy!

I've been going here for a while and I can certify that this is some of the best seafood in the…read morevalley

Came here for a comedy special at 8pm. They were so accommodating and so nice and quick about it!…read more The ambiance of this place was fantastic! Great place to host shows, get some drinks and chill. Vibe is on point

I had been wanting to try fufu for a long time, so I decided to check out Bissap Baobab. The…read morerestaurant has more of a cocktail lounge vibe than a traditional dining spot, with eclectic decorations that make the atmosphere fun and unique. The service was friendly, but nothing extraordinary. Unfortunately, they didn't have fufu--which was the main reason I went. That was definitely a bummer (and a bit confusing, since it's such a staple dish). On the bright side, the food I did try was tasty. The fish, Senegal's signature dish, was fried perfectly, though it could have used a bit more salt. The rice tasted like it might have been a day old, and the sauce reminded me of marinara more than anything else.

I was keen to try Mudai because they open a little earlier than other Ethiopian restaurants, and…read moreserve North African breakfast items like ful and scrambled eggs. I mean, what sounds better than Ethiopian breakfast? It's a little out of the way, in an industrial corner of downtown San Jose, but it's a sweet spot, worth seeking out. The place is charming. I like the open layout and the excellent service. There's a hangout kinda vibe. Soft, jazzy music makes it a relaxing space. I paired tomatoey scrambled eggs with a velvety, rich shiro hotpot, and brown injera, for a divine breakfast. On another occasion, I tried the veggie combo. The food is hot, wholesome, homey, fresh, tasty. Misir wot and shiro were my favorite dishes. Portions are ample. Food was served fast, which I appreciate.

3.5 stars. Delicious Ethiopian platter. This was shared between our party of 4. It also came with…read moreadditional injera (we also dug into the sauce soaked injera under the food, yum!). I think it would have been plenty even if we had one more adult. The restaurant space is clean, plenty of seating, and street parking was not too hard to find. Service could be a little more attentive, but I would say still worth the visit.

I ordered Swahili Spot catering for a party with friends and family to celebrate my summit of…read moreKilimanjaro. I had tried the food at an OUSD event last year and remembered that it was one of the few (only) places that served Tanzanian food in the area. The owner was responsive and easy to work with. She helped me plan the menu for the number of guests (including a lot of young children) and was very kind and generous with the portions! Everyone loved the food and the kids especially loved the pilau, beans and Mandazi! Everyone raved about the flavors and got seconds. The tamarind juice was also a hit! Would definitely recommend Swahili Spot for the quality of the food-it's delicious! Also great for a party/gathering. Asante Sana to the Swahili Spot team for making my event a success!

Wow my first time having East African food and it blew me away! The owner was sooo sweet, letting…read moreus basically get a little of everything in our container. The chapati felt like a more floury roti, or a scallion pancake without the scallion. It felt like a super cozy meal with curries and sauce you can mix into rice; so yummy!! Definitely come support a small business :)