I have driven by this place many times and saw they were doing restaurant week, so I decided to…read morestop in. We walked in at 2pm and no one was at the front. We sat there for 12 minutes with no service and decided to get up and knock on doors around the restaurant to find anyone on staff. Eventually a server came out and she was happy to help us. A man walked in after us and the same thing happened to him, and after 10 minutes he started to wonder and then found a bell to ring. Once we had ordered, our food was quick to come out and had good flavor. The server was very attentive and asked if I had eaten fufu before wanting to help me enjoy it if I hadn't. Overall the food was good. The service was fine once we got someone to come out from the back, but for restaurant week there was no savings. It was $20 whether I did the meal alone or chose the same meal on the restaurant week menu.

We recently tried teetasty for the first time and it was delicious! First of all the waitress there…read morewas so friendly and attentive, we got the beef samosas and the Suya Shawarma (spicy) with a side of fries, to be honest as a spice lover, it was not spicy at all but the taste was pretty good, it was more of a mild spice more than anything but the seasoning as i said was pretty good! The fries were crunchy, well seasoned, and the beef samosas WERE SO GOOD AND CRUNCHY AS WELL! I like that you can pay via QR code on the receipt because it makes it so much more convenient; this was my first time trying african food and i would 100% recommend!

Stella is amazing, very friendly, very good fufu and egusi soup. First time having it, and won't be…read morethe last. Great place!

Located in the Independence Mall and the food is so good ! The owner running the stand is wonderful…read moreand so mindful when it comes to her food. The egussi and fufu were delicious and hot when we received it! Also tried the brisket which was decent but not the best in my opinion. This location is in a mall that is very slow so please go show her some love and order something new! Prices are high and portions are ok but I believe it's fair for the quality of the food being served.

This was my first time trying African cuisine and the food was amazing. I got the beef peanut…read morebutter soup with fufu, jollof rice, and plantain's. Very flavorful! I will definitely be eating here more often

Quita was amazing! She greeted me as soon as I came in and asked if I wanted to dine in or if I had…read morea carry out. The food is always amazing and the dining area is always ambient and lovely. I highly recommend this place!

I will be ordering from you guys again soon . Service was awesome ordered my food and it was…read moredelivered hot everything was wonderful.

The food was really good and authentic…read more Great customer service. I called first because I was confused about the locker concept and the lady who answered the phone was so sweet and kind. The ambiance I am unsure of. It's a locker concept but the area was clean and easy to obtain my food.

Between a sweaty day of drinking and my inaugural World Cup game, something needed to give. Wah…read moreGwan was my answer to fill that caloric void and set the table for hours more of saturated celebration. Entering this cove of Caribbean meets Nigerian, I was pressed by the woman behind the counter. According to her, I would only get plantains. In response I mustered my best antagonist energy to match. Sure enough the menu opened up before me! Remember kids, it's press or get pressed... While she offered the last oxtail, I couldn't muster yet another slab of meat in KC that day. Instead, it'd be a mackable Rasta Pasta for this white boy. After a serving of P's and Q's, my dish arrived in kind. Lucky enough to dine alone I employed my best ravenous dog impersonation, breathing all of three times in the next ten minutes. It was as if world peace actualized, even for just a moment, in that bliss of now. Four big WAHGWANS from me!

We hit up this little joint after a day hike when our whole group was completely famished, and it…read moredid not disappoint! It's tucked away in a bit of an unexpected location, but that's exactly where you find the best hidden gems. ​The restaurant was busy, which is always a great sign, and the staff behind the counter were fantastic--super warm and genuinely caring. You could just tell the food was going to be incredible. ​I ordered the fried plantains and the Nigerian chicken stew, which is a killer combo of Jamaican jerk chicken topped with a traditional stew, served with their special rice and cabbage. The chicken had just the right amount of kick and those incredibly deep, slow-cooked flavors. Truly one badass bird, and the sides held their own, too. ​Of course, I couldn't run away without trying dessert. I brought home a piece of raspberry lemon butter cake and a piece of chocolate butter cake. Even out of a to-go box later on, they were phenomenal. This place is warm, inviting, and serves up serious comfort food. Highly recommend going out of your way to give them a try!

I stumbled upon My Village - Grill Restaurant during the first week of September after a long day…read moreof touring Kansas City with a friend. We were tired, hungry, and still searching for a good meal when we noticed the place. We arrived only about 15-20 minutes before closing and fully expected to be told they were wrapping up and couldn't take any more orders. Instead, the owner welcomed us warmly and made us feel completely at ease. He explained that they cook everything fresh, so the wait might be a little longer especially since they were nearing closing time. We were more than happy to wait and genuinely grateful for the hospitality. We started with drinks while the kitchen prepared our meals. My friend ordered swallow with egusi and assorted meat, and I had ofada rice and sauce also with assorted meat. When the food arrived, it was outstanding and I can say it was easily one of the most delicious Nigerian meals I've had at an African restaurant all year. The flavors were rich, the portions generous, and everything tasted freshly prepared and carefully seasoned. Truly off the chain. The owner and his staff were consistently kind, attentive, and courteous throughout our visit. What could have been a rushed or disappointing end to the evening turned into a memorable and satisfying experience. If I'm ever back in Kansas City, My Village - Grill Restaurant will be one of my first stops. Highly recommend

I have been eating at this place for years now and I absolutely love them. The owner, Victor, is…read moregreat and is always looking for feedback and a way to grow a safe space for other Africans as well teaching everyone else the culture and food. They recently expanded to a second spot right next door and its vibes! If you're interested in trying real authentic African food for the first time....this is the spot! I love ALL their dishes. Although it may be a bit pricey and sometimes a bit overly spicy which they do a great job at accommodating for those who don't care much for spicy food. Today I ordered the meat pie and beef suya, it was a bit too crispy but nonetheless was delicious. I highly recommend you try this place out and meet the owner. Great food and Great vibes.

Being told to "get out and there's no public restrooms" when the restaurant was empty. Even when I…read moremade it clear I was going to order a meal. Solid customer service to someone who was trying to buy their first meal and would purchase more if it was good! PSA don't come to this place if your white

This is my second time here and I can say that whoever owns this business is highly unprofessional…read moreand disrespectful of time as they always open late! You have to call them and wait outside for several minutes before they let you in! More like you are begging to eat! Disgusting behaviour! To top it up, you eventually get in and it looks like they just started cooking! Nothing special about the food, even overpriced for what you get! I can never come back here!

Angie is such a sweetheart, and the food is wonderfull! Spicy, savory and hearty, I was full by the…read moretime I was halfway through my meal. The crabs were delicious, but I took them to go and I don't have crab crackers at my house so I recommend getting them there!

Came back to try some other items on the menu, I wasn't sure what to order and Angie gave me a…read moresample of each item I wanted to try. They were all a 10/10. She let me sample, CASSAVA LEAF, TORBORGEE and Egusi Soup. All were AMAZING! But I choose to go with Egusi soup. Highly recommend

Thanks to the World Cup and I got to visit the City Market at Kansas City and tried out my first…read moreever Ethiopian cuisine! It is a great experience as I was wondering if I would like it and it turned out better than I expected. The server was very polite and asked us if we need help with the menu. He recommended the sampler combo which consists of different meats and veggies options. I am glad that we listened to him as one sampler combo was very filing for two men. It is kind of like Indian food so if you are not sure why to try, go with the sample combo. I also ordered the Ethiopian iced coffee which is like a light roast flavor iced coffee and easy to take in. I would recommend you to try out this restaurant if you want something different than bbq or pasta at the Kansas City Market!

This meal made me just plain sad. Coming from a city that has great Ethiopian food I was excited to…read morefind a restaurant like this here. But the food was really disappointing. Nearly every item in the veg combo and doro wat was under-seasoned and certainly missing the complexity of spices that makes Ethiopian food amazing. Seemed to be missing butter too. The lentils in both dishes were undercooked and chewy. The doro wat was heavy on salt but again no complexity at all. It tasted like it was missing multiple spices. And was definitely missing the boiled egg that's always part of the dish. The mitmita never made it into the bag. They asked if I wanted gluten free injera and I was confused-said I'd only had the normal one before. It wasn't until I unwrapped it that I realized they were offering that option because they don't use teff flour! Which is naturally gluten free. Injera without teff? Really? I've never heard of that. It makes for a heavy, heavy meal and lacks the unique nutty flavor of normal injera. After eating 10% of the meal I wanted a nap. And didn't want any more of the meal. I guess this is heavily Americanized Ethiopian food? Or the chef isn't really a cook? Whatever the logic, it's simply not that good. Such a pity. When Ethiopian is done right it's a truly wonderful cuisine. The food here is fine if bland. But bears too little resemblance to Ethiopian dishes you'd find in a larger city. I suspect if they cooked the food with the usual panoply of spices that goes in, people in KC would absolutely love it. But as it is, it's a poor, dumbed down representation of a complex and delicious cuisine.

First off, I've NEVER seen a restaurant with both Ethiopian and Caribbean - how unique! The menu is…read moresplit into two sections, so we decided to order a main dish from each. Started out with the jerk chicken bao, which was sweet and spicy, topped with pickled and fried onions. The sauce had a nice kick and the chicken was very tender. For our mains, we chose the salmon tibs (side of cabbage and red lentils, served with injera), and grilled red snapper (which came with fried plantains and black rice). The portions were huge! We all loved the snapper the most and thought the accompanying rice was incredible - it had a vaguely coconut-y aroma and was super fluffy. I personally thought the red lentils were one of the best parts of the whole meal (kinda "warm" spices, so perfect for fall). The restaurant is pretty big and could use a little renovation/update, but we were comfy in our booth and thought the decor was cute. Our server was super sweet and gave great recommendations. All around great experience!

Hidden gem! This place has the best red snapper I've ever had. Very unique menu. Great date night…read moreplace, nice and quiet. The service was good and I will definitely be back!