African Restaurants near Hawthorne, CA

“I felt like having some African food so I Google restaurant near me and this restaurant had a 5 star. My husband and I went there for dinner. On arrival we were greeted by a nice young man at the desk . This restaurant is actually a Lounge with over 7 big screen television for your viewing pleasure. The music, the vibe, the atmosphere was on point. We both met the owner and he literally had drinks with us so friendly. We ordered Goat Stew, Beef Stew, Jollof Rice , Fried Plantains paired wirh Palm Wine and Guiness Stout. Guys my palate experienced an Orgasmic explosion of all different Flavors and taste. The Goat and beef stew was so tender the Rice we took a small portion home and I literally ate every grain. Honestly I wanted to order extra plates to go. My husband is a renowned CHEF we are Jamaicans I know all about good food with proper seasoning, spices and flavors. Will we return most definitely will this place is a hidden gem that we will continue to Explore in the future.“

“The ambiance was intimate but lively. Great music playing in the background.

The service was great- Nina was so kind and offered great suggestions.

The food was robust with flavor and a generous portion.

The chicken bites were crispy, a little sweet and tangy.

The Jollof rice with crispy catfish was cooked to perfection. It came with black beans (delicious!) and sweet plantains.

The burger was good but definitely worth skipping and trying other menu items.

The house lemonade was so refreshing and not too sweet.

Overall wonderful experience. Will be back!“

“The food was Absolutely delicious, and Authentic!“

“The atmosphere was really amazing and welcoming the very moment I got there,

Aside the fact that the food(jollof) I ordered took a bit longer than I expected the wait was definitely worth it. Definitely a an amazing place to experience“

“The food is great and service is great too. the restaurant has a homey vibe and you can definitely go there and chill. Its always a good time when we go there for dinner and I will always go back. They have a traditional nigerian menu that tastes like your mom made it. Stop here when you want a good homecooked nigerian meal.“

“Incredible food and service. Our waiters name was Christian; he was personable, kind, and hospitable. The food was mouthwatering and had such unique flavors. HUGE portions and definitely comfort food as they state. Will definitely be returning to check out the new menu each month.“

“Very good tasting food, very friendly and awesome portion size plates.“

“I have been wanting to try this place out for quite a while now. I stay downtown Los Angeles, so it’s a bit of a distance to drive. Since the closing of the Vuuka lounge downtown, there isn’t much of a choice when it comes to African cuisine. Yesterday, which was Sunday I finally had a chance to try it while on break at work. I placed my order online and picked it up from the restaurant myself. I ordered the jollof combo plate and peppered goat soup. Both were very delicious and well seasoned. I did not sit and eat inside the restaurant, so I can’t really tell you guys how the atmosphere is but what I can say is that it is definitely a place everyone should try“

“Wow...that's the first word i said when I tried their food...it was super yummy! My husband and I ordered the Egusi soup, fufu, pepperoni pizza, and chow mein. All amazing, high quality, and flavorful. We will be back for more. I highly recommend them for catering, meal prep, or even a day when you just want to eat oit but still feel healthy. We did their delivery service before and they packaged the food so neatly and it was still flavorful and high quality. They vacuum seal the food so no spillage. We will order when we go traveling since were alkaline vegan and its hard to find restaurants that cater to our diet. But we can always trust Nkwagala.“

“The food here was absolutely amazing. We came from out of town to drop my son off at college, and this was the last meal he requested before we said goodbye. The service was wonderful, attentive and welcoming and the atmosphere was warm and inviting.

The portions were generous, so much so that we had plenty to take home, which made it even better. Every dish was bursting with flavor. I’ve tried egusi and fufu at different places before, but this was by far the best I’ve ever had. I ordered the chicken, while my son and husband had the goat, and none of us were disappointed.

Even my six and seven-year-old, who have tried these dishes before and weren’t fans, loved it this time. They kept asking for more, especially the chicken. That chicken was incredible.

I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic, flavorful food and a great dining experience. I will definitely be back the next time I’m in town.“

“Great service and the food was good.“