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    The Mukase Restaurant

    4.3 (25 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    4. Motherland Combo Hot pepper soup Peanut soup  Fufu
    Precious B.

    My fiancé and I were craving African food so we got our fix from The Mukase. They have two locations, one in uptown and one in Bolingbrook. We ordered two motherland combos which came with: plantains, our choice of rice and we picked Joloff, beans, and our choice of protein, I picked chicken and my fiancé picked beef. We also ordered hot pepper soup and peanut butter soup with fufu on the side. Their cooking was absolutely delicious and definitely satisfied our craving.

    Fufu, palm nut soup with fish and goat, fried plantains
    Amy J.

    If you've never had African cuisine before, fufu with palm nut soup is the perfect place to begin--and the plate I enjoyed was nothing short of unforgettable. The fufu itself was smooth, stretchy, and subtly earthy, acting like the perfect canvas for the rich, bold flavors of the soup. The palm nut soup was a true showstopper--velvety, with a deep orange hue that promised warmth and delivered in every bite. It carried that signature balance of savory and slightly nutty richness, spiced just enough to awaken your senses without overpowering. Every spoonful was packed with layers of flavor that lingered long after tasting. The proteins elevated the dish to another level: tender goat that fell off the bone, full of robust flavor, and fish that melted delicately, soaking up the soup's spices. Together they created a harmony of textures and tastes--hearty yet refined. On the side, the golden fried plantains brought the perfect sweet counterpoint. Crispy edges with soft, caramelized centers balanced the savory depth of the soup and tied the whole meal together beautifully. This dish wasn't just food--it was an experience, a celebration of tradition and flavor. Eating it felt like being welcomed to a table full of history, warmth, and comfort. It's a meal I'd go back for again and again.

    Jollof Rice, Fufu, 1. Spinach and Egusi Stew

    I got some Jollof rice w fish...... it was phenomenal. I usually don't like spicy food, but I'll tolerate spice for flavor I love the marinade/sauce on the fish . I loved the texture of the fufu! The rice has amazing flavor and it's not spicy. When I had the egusi, I honestly did not know what to expect, it is extremely delicious . I highly recommend. I just finished eating my meal at home. I ordered to go. Upon walking in, it was extremely clean. It smelled great. They had a big menu. The service was great, and all my questions got answered professionally and a friendly manner!! Def coming back

    Okra soup w/ chicken
    Renate H.

    Found this gem while exploring the area. There's a park w/ a pond across the street (great place to eat). Food: Okra soup w/ chicken very flavorful with a perfect spice. Portion very generous. Service: helpful and friendly. Ambiance: not a sit down restaurant so order a head or go to the park while you're waiting.

    Samantha P.

    Out of the 5 different African spots we've tried, Mukase remains at the top. Specially for the spinach and egusi and Fufu. Soooo flavorful. This location is just as good as the city. I would recommend ordering in advance as it will take up to 40mins, but it is cooked fresh always. Clean environment and nice service.

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    Egusi with Fufu is really good it's really flavorful come try this place out you won't be disappointed 10/10

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    4 months ago

    Great customer service and food. Got the oxtail and jollof as well as the egussi. very nice and the staff were friendly.

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    6 months ago

    Food was fantastic and the staff worker was great, defiantly will be coming back. Highly recommend egusi and spinach stew.

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    Amazing food and customer service. I have been going weekly for the past month and have not been disappointed once.

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    2 years ago

    I love this place. I get the spinach egusi which has amazing flavor. They need more locations that's closer to me

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    4.4(89 reviews)
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    I think everyone who's ever been to any Melt N Dip location will tell you that they would happily…read moreengage in food tourism to visit every Melt N Dip location there is out there. Each and every location features plentiful parking, a social media worthy interior, comfortable elegant seating, and quality desserts that consistently delight everyone who has the opportunity to try them. On my visit here, I tried a different set of items from my Schaumburg visit to test the consistency of quality across different flavor profiles and dessert types, and it delivered perfectly. The mango gelato here is incredible -- with probably the strongest mango flavor I've ever had in a gelato. The Lotus was an elevated version of one of my favorite biscuits. The gelato is incredible, creamy and flavorful -- and something I'd happily serve with most any dessert. The waffle was flavorful as usual which paired perfectly with the chocolate mix. I also wanted to try My Passion to get a mix of different fruits -- as I was pleasantly surprised by how fresh the fruit was at the other location. This was equally as great, with fruit presented at the perfect ripeness. Extra kudos to the kiwi which wasn't sour at all, and in fact was one of the first items to be finished completely. The pineapple was also super juicy, sweet, and flavorful. I wish we'd gotten more eclairs, as the filling was super delicious. Maybe the weakest item in this dish was the brownie, which was only good -- while everything else we'd tried was great to amazing. Overall, worth a special trip for any dessert lover. This business consistently delivers top notch dishes at very reasonable prices.

    Maybe we came at a bad time. ( Sunday at 1:00) Total bummer. Made the zip zag drive in to find no…read moreone at the counter. The gelato was not even in the case. In fact the case was empty. Crumbs were left and it was dirty. I called for someone multiple times. Heard people talking in back and no one came. My family looked at me and said we need to go. If the case was full and pretty like the pictures showed and someone came I would not be giving this negative review but I have no time for this. Completely disappointing.

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    3.8(29 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Just received a surprise delivery from work colleague. Wow! What a nice surprise for my Friday…read moreafternoon. They're delicious and flavors are spot on. Thank you!!

    ALCOHOLIC CUPCAKES!!!!! It's like the universe was looking in on my life and created the perfect…read moreunion of my guilty pleasures.* Peanut butter and jelly? For the kiddos. Chocolate and peanut butter? Ho hum. Booze and baked goods? Now you're talking! GP caught my eye with the frosting. Walking into the Encore Liquid Lounge (which sells a good its a$$ can't cash, but that's another thing), I was hypnotized by these strange blue cupcakes. Anyone who reads my reviews knows I can't resist anything colored blue, purple or red, so I had to know what was up. Imagine my surprise when I discovered by blue hypnosis was due to Hpnotiq cupcakes! You read that correctly: BLUE cupcakes made with and tasted like Hpnotiq. And, yes, you could get a buzz. Well, you know I had to have one. Or, 8. Tracey, the owner, is rightfully proud of her product and after we got to talking how I was going to be her new best friend/stalker, she made sure I left with a small box of the baked goods. Lest you think, however, that I am not klassy and only fall head over heels for blue treats, I'll have you know that I gorged on: cognac, amaretto, apple martini (GREEN with apple bits on the inside!), and strawberry margarita (keep me near the cross; these made me go on a mama-slapping rampage that was only quieted by passing out from the sheer rip-your-clothes-off goodness at eating a strawberry cake, topped with berry/tequila frosting and filled with boozy berries treat). Don't sit in judgement of me: you would have done the same thing.. and I might have been drunk from cupcakes (first time for everything!). These truly are guilty pleasures but don't wait too long to deny yourself. What's life without some indulgence? *Well, not *all* of them. Ohh yeahhh!!!

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    4.5(21 reviews)
    16.8 mi

    I was very excited to try these cookies but was sadly disappointed. I ordered a gluten free…read morechocolate chip cookie that she told me was frozen but could be warmed up in about 5 minutes. I was happy to wait and I was handed the box it felt warm but once I was in the car and excited to break off a small piece on the way home I realized it was still frozen. I also ordered a crème brulee gluten free/keto cookie. It smelled delicious but the texture was dense and crumbly at the same time without a lot of flavor. The shop is cute and they had some festive Halloween themed cookies for those that tolerate gluten but for the gluten sensitive, I think there are better options.

    I had Half Baked Goodness on my list for a few months and finally got a chance to try it. It's…read morelocated in a large strip mall near Half Priced Books. As with other gourmet cookie places, there are no tables and chairs inside; it's takeout only. Service was friendly. They have a selection of always-available cookies, and a weekly selection of two specialty cookies. We ordered a cupcake cookie, a creme brulee, a celebration cookie, and a keto chocolate chip cookie. Oh my goodness! These are some of the best cookies I've had. The cupcake, creme brulee, and celebration were all delicious, especially the first two. The keto cookie being sugar-free was not super tasty, but it has far less sugar than the regular cookies, so it's a worthy trade-off. All gourmet cookie places are expensive, but these are way better than grocery store cookies. If you've got a craving, this is the place to go.

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