My husband and I were having a lazy weekend and I came across the IG page. I was a little hesitant because some Nigerian restaurants are not as good nowadays! But, we decided to try it out since we want to have a go to Nigerian spot in the valley! I'm so happy we decided to. We ordered Jollof rice, beef suya, turkey suya, beans and plantain! Everything tasted amazing! The beans was the perfect blend of sweet and savory (IYKYK)! The jollof was giving party jollof! It gave me a taste of home! I'm glad we did and we will definitely be back! I also love the fact that you can order online and just pick up! Very hassle free! And the owner was very personable and friendly! read more

I drove an hour out just to try this place and I wasn't disappointed! It's absolutely delicious. We got the egusi with goat, fufu, their award winning rice with plantain and chicken, and a goat pie. All incredible - just go and try them read more

The Peppered Goat - Wow so so so good - definitely coming back - Food Delivery Services Near Me - Van Nuys, California

We were on our way to Long Beach from Northern California. The Peppered Goat was off the 405. I've been having my eye on this location for a few months, so I was glad to get the opportunity to stop by. I love pot pies so that's was my main reason for going. One thing that wish I realized before I got there: this is a virtual kitchen. You either: preorder and pick up from that location, or use a delivery app to bring to you. Since we didn't realize this until we got there, we ordered and waited in the lobby. There is no inside eating space, only outside in the parking lot. Our food came within 30 minutes. I got a chicken pot pie. It was smaller than I expected but absolutely delicious. The crust. Dear Lord. And the filling was so tasty. I'm a light eater so it was enough but if we were not on a tight schedule, I would've ordered another. My husband got the Jamaican beef patty and Jamaican curry chicken patty. They are shaped like empanadas or English pasties. It was different than anything I've had. The dough was fried but not greasy. It had a great crust. The filling on both was amazing. If I lived in this area, I'd go all the time. Great food! read more

I had been craving Efo Riro (vegetable soup), pounded yam, and Jollof for a while now and was told to try The Peppered Goat. I ordered Jollof and chicken and it did not disappoint!! That rice was so good and the chicken was cooked to perfection falling off the bone. I do like my rice a little spicier as I am accustomed to about 3 habaneros but it was still good! The man that greeted me was super nice as well. I can't wait to go back for the pounded yam and vegetable! read more

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I wanted so much to give this 5 stars. I got the fufu stewed chicken and plantains. The plantains looked nothing like the picture they were dry and overcooked to the point of tasting like they had been cooked for days and just given to me. They tasted like old bread, at least my dogs liked them. The chicken was ok and fell off the bone but the portion size for the price and the lack of sauce was not worth the price. Especially when feeding myself and 3 kids, I could fit the container in the palm of my hand. I have had some great fufu and this was bland had absolutely no flavor. Been wanting to try this place for a year now. Will not be going back. read more

I found this place on google and was excited I checked it out. This is a kitchen only where you order for take out only. There is no seating area. Before going to Universal I stoped by and ordered the suya, vegetable stew, and peppered goat. This was some delicious suya and loved the sauce that came with it. So delicious. The vegetable was good although I would've elicited spinach being mixed with egu leaves but it wasn't bad nonetheless. This restaurant is delicious and I hope I get another chance to stop by before leaving. read more

Thank you for your response, we appreciate it. We will return. I know you're extremely busy and that's wonderful. If I may suggest for people that drive to your location, please post a note for us first timers to order on line and also suggest your top selling plates that would be so helpful. read more

First time trying the place and I picked it up! Still was hot loved that. I got the Egusi and the pounded yam. Now for a place that is known for its spices I felt like it was lacking in the soup. Don't get me wrong it was very tasty for sure. But I was like ...."where's the heat !?" I will try again for sure but I'd probably rank Toto's above them comparing the egusi. Overall great though will be coming again. read more

The Egusi is out of the world and the Veggie Pot Pie is like it was made by the hand of someone grandma in the village. Beautiful service. We usually buy a pan of Egusi and Jollof. Best nigerian food in socal! read more

Okay! I need to be very honest! This food was FIREEEEE I ended up getting Egusi plate with goat and a side of fufu. I ended up asking the chef to see which plate he would recommend and he did not disappoint. It was my first time trying Nigerian food and it was flavorful with a little spice. I loved that this is also a small business located in a studio like complex so It's perfect to order and take it back home. Can't wait to have my family try the other plates read more

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Damn this was good! The goat stew with the rice and plantains, to die for. The goat soup with pounded yam was definitely interesting. First of all, it was thick like a hummus. I didn't know soup could be that thick. Also, it was fishy. Nevertheless, we nearly finished it. The catfish soup however, I think it might be for people who really know it. All I tasted was spicy. And not regular spicy, but black pepper spicy. Do you know how much black pepper it takes to make food that spicy? But overall, I would order again and I highly recommend. read more

Absolutely love the food here. Portions are good and service is excellent. Best African food in the valley!

Great food, too much bones not enough meat. Shouldn't be like that at that price point.

Food was very good and i will be back soon i recommend to anyone wanting authentic food

I got the beef Sura and jollof rice. The beef was over cooked and so tough as to be inedible. The jollof rice had a funny taste to it that I still can't identify. I wound up throwing the whole thing away. Not a good experience. read more

Oh baby finally! A correct Nigerian restaurant with correct tasting dishes!!! I went to get suya for somebody son and decided to get jollof rice too as skeptical as I was because since Toto scarred me for life but I can say this was delicious!!! They got it right especially the smoky taste in the jollof, the suya was 6/10 not as spicy as I like but manageable. One order is not enough for one hungry Nigerian person ohhh so just get 2. Will definitely be back and try the soups another time really looking forward to it! read more

Ordered the Pounded Yam Fufu & Egusi Soup W/Goat (24oz Pack) and jolof it was my first time trying Nigerian food 10/10 would recommend. Well-seasoned and spicy , the goat meat was tender read more

The Peppered Goat - Ordered the Pounded Yam Fufu & Egusi Soup W/Goat (24oz Pack) and jolof 10/10 would recommend - Food Delivery Services Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Very tasty African food! Highly recommend! The goat meat was my favorite. Service was great. I will be back.

Goat Suya, chicken soup, peppered beef pie and the SPG with jollof rice were all amazing. The flavors were 10/10.

Today was our second time getting takeout at the Peppered Goat after making a trip downtown to restock on bulk Nigerian pantry ingredients for our kitchen at home. It is difficult and expensive to source ingredients (even in bulk) for various African cuisines here in the San Fernando Valley. Online prices are very expensive as well. I can understand portion sizes being a bit more conservative over other international restaurants' cuisines where ingredients are easily and inexpensively sourced. The swallow lunch combo of egusi soup with eba was deliciously flavored. Eba texture was even and well mixed. We also ordered the oxtail plate with jollof rice and fried plantain. The oxtail was soft and tender, fried plantains were nicely ripe and sweet, and jollof rice was beautifully seasoned and gently heat-spiced for the American palate. We are so happy just to have a takeout place for Nigerian dishes in the SFV, that we just let go of the rest. Would definitely get takeout here again. Chef really cares about the quality of the dishes. Expect to wait 25 minutes for your order to be ready. Be proactive when you arrive and locate the kitchen to place your order. Only a couple seats in the main waiting area for all the small kitchen businesses, so prepare to relax in your car. If paying in cash, bring small denominations because there might not be enough change to break twenty-dollar bills. If eating there, the few tables and seats available are located in the parking lot behind the building (no shade). Call ahead to ensure your desired takeout is available for that day. read more

This was the absolute best African food I have ever had in my life. We ordered the SPG (goat), jollof, egusi soup, fufu, vegetable stew, and stewed chicken. I give everything a 10. It was the absolute best meal ever, and I don't care for goat, but this was from another world. Please go here, you will not be disappointed. I'm going back ASAP. I wish I had a picture, but I don't review much, so I didn't think to take one. But you can check my video out on youtube @ Stephandtasha read more

This was my first time trying this restaurant and this will now be my GO-TO Nigerian spot! Man, THE FOOD IS GOOOOOD. The goat was so flavorful and the stew was scrumptious. You definitely have to try it for yourself, I cannot explain it in words. Get the fufu too! read more

They've done it again! I ordered the usual - jollof rice, plantains and beef stew. My husband also wanted some fufu so I ordered that, egusi stew and suya. When I say this food transported me back to Nigeria, that would be an understatement. The smoke on the jollof rice, the authentic suya spice, and the flavor/heat of the egusi stew. To top it off, it was ready in under an hour. This place needs to be in every city in every state. Can't wait to return. read more

My people ooo! Where are the 3 Michelin stars at? This is the best African cuisine I've found, from my travels from the East to the West Coast. How can I even explain the authentic, delectable, healthy dishes and awesome customer service you get here? And generous portions too, I hope they're breaking even and not just giving yummy food away. I love the variety in the family meal plan, 7 different meals plus every dish just hit the spot! You know great food when you taste it and just start humming and dancing, while your kids wonder if you traveled back home. And thanks for accommodating my late order without knowing it was my b'day, and dashing me with a treat. I wish I lived closer, I'd patronize you more. Much love, from Cameroon. read more

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DELICIOUS!!! First time trying and it was the right amount of spicy I wish I would've ordered more! They had my food ready at scheduled time! Great customer service read more

The food was soooo good. In the valley there isn't much African food so i was so happy this place was actually good and not yt washed. Ordered off DoorDash and got red pepper stew with chicken and fufu. I would have ordered again but it isn't on the menu (at lease not under the same name). I also got a side of jollof rice. Everything was good. I hope they bring back the red pepper stew so i can order it again. read more

Didn't disappoint. I was craving goat stew and goat soup and hit the spot. First to try this place. The spices and the harmony of everything reminds me stewed meat from home. I love it. Now to those who are adventurous about ethnic food this is the place to be. Thank you. The person who served the food is sooo nice too. Would definitely come back again. read more

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Best jollof rice in town. I've been looking for a good place for Nigerian, I think I found it! read more

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Incredible authentic Nigerian cuisines. Great hospitality. Great quality. Very friendly and reasonable price.

Terrible service, ordered food 2hrs ahead and had to wait an additional hour and a half for it to be ready. And at the end he didn't even gave me some of the food I ordered read more

This is the best African food place I have ever had !!!! Please buy from them and EAT IT UPPP! The egusi soup the plantains the pounded yam is made to perfection and I must say it makes u really dislike American food lol I order it almost everyday read more

I have been wanting to try this place for a while and I decided to go and I absolutely love their food. They have a great selection of items their prices are very reasonable and the portions are very generous. I also enjoyed that I don't have to worry about trying to find a parking spot, there are alot of places to park , their services great they are fast. I will be again to this please and I recommended. read more

you need to try the food! the rice jollof dish with chicken and plantains was incredible

IMMACULATE FOOD! I'm obsessed with this place. I wish I lived closer. I would be here all the time. The goat pepper soup is my favorite. The owner is so friendly and welcoming. I'm so grateful for this restaurant! I can't wait for them to open a dine in space ;) read more

Customer service was great along with the food so far the best Nigerian food I have had so far

Yay! Nigerian in LA! Just ordered from them, the jollof rice is on point. Fufu is soft and delicious. So happy to have found this place. (thanks to the Curious Chef episode on Tastemade). read more

You haven't lived a true foodie life until you eat this soulful delight! Super delicious . Get whatever Chief is coming and go to paradise with every chew! read more

I am a foodie. I travel for food. I am a Nigerian and I cook really good. I put a stamp of approval on this restaurant. I found the Ad on IG and I was so glad there's finally a good and authentic Nigerian restaurant in the Valley. I got the Peppered goat, Egusi and Jollof rice. First; I'm so impressed to see the guy making the food in the kitchen with so much passion, you can tell he loves what he does. Customer Service:10/10 Food: Spicy! definitely a Nigerian meal, "we" are known to love pepper. I'm not a fan of pepper as I need to take some tums, but the flavor here is amazing. When food has flavor every thing else don't matter. Solid Authentic flavor. I will never eat Fufu and Jollof rice at the same time, but I did all together and I'm still craving for more food! Hubby put an approval stamp on it too! Wait time: Ok, food is cooked from the scratch and for some reason mine took like 1.5hr maybe he had a lot of orders, but I didn't feel bothered as I was spending the time to know JP more and his love for cooking foods. FYI: Order for in advance at least an hour or days before. Parking: It's horrible but considering they only offer pick up, pull over, call before you go in so you don't get a ticket. It's an industrial area and many cars are parked on the streets. You can find a parking as people come and go. Food value: I Spent $70 and I have zero regrets, it was so worth the taste. Spicy level: Next time I will ask for mild or moderate. Drank some Ice cold water and felt good. I must say after you are done eating, the flavors stay in your mouth but not the spiciness. That's really what an authentic Nigerian meal is. The flavor absolutely outweighs the spiciness. I hope he can keep up with this energy and flavor to grow bigger. I see lots of potential from another young Nigerian. He told me "go eat the food, I know you will come back" that's what you say when you know you are doing things right! I'm definitely coming back! I have been giving the address to everyone I know! read more

So so SO worth the drive. Easily the best Nigerian food I have been able to find in LA. They do not cut corners and once you taste the first bite you'll want to continue coming back. Most importantly the portions are generous especially in comparison to other Nigerian restaurants in the area. The Peppered Goat is the closest thing to my mothers cooking and I'm so thankful it exists. read more

I went to Stagg street to pick up Nigerian food I had ordered from a different restaurant only to find out they had shut down. I ended up talking to JohnPaul, who happened to be on site, and he told me that he has his own Nigerian restaurant in the same building. He offered to fix me up everything I had ordered from the previous place. It was an hour past their closing time and he opened up his kitchen just for me.. I am so appreciative that he did because the food was delicious. Both the chicken and jollof rice was PACKED with flavor, the plantains were the perfect combo of sweet and savory, and the goat egusi was so good and way more than I anticipated. I am impressed with my meal and appreciative of JP for helping me out. Thank you so much!! read more