I’ve searched a long time for an amazing Nigerian restaurant and finally found it at Ruth’s Buka! We had the meat pie (to die for! Definite try!!!) fufu and egusi soup with chicken (absolute must!), spicy beef suya (yummy)!, and puff puff (yes, yes!!!) we would make the four+ hour trip from home to come back here again! We also took home the kuli kuli and chin chin! Such a cute place and lovely staff! Lol they were quite surprised that a white grill ee so much about Nigerian cuisine!
I’ve only eaten here once and the last time I went the young lady at the counter was rude as hell! She was on the phone taking an order and said she’d help me in a little. About 5 minutes go by and a lady walks in after me, she greeted the lady so warmly and with smiles and then when it was my turn asked me “what did I want,” I’m not sure what the attitude was about but I didn’t want to spend my money there I walked out ??Ruth’s Baka!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Debra Oasis
Good place to eat. The food is very flavorful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Tainitra Layne
Very nice and friendly food is so delicious. I would recommend to anyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egusi Soup
Ifedunni Segun-Abugan
I ordered Ruth’s catering for my birthday party and it was SO good! I believe it was cooked with love. Thank you!!!!
The food was burnt and overcooked. I got the chicken with plantains and jollof rice. The rice was overcooked. The chicken didn't taste good. And they didn't give me me the plantains I ordered and charged me the full price.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
Kali
The food was amazing. My daughter is a very picky eater. She love the fufu and the egusi soup. The whole family enjoyed our meal. I’m going back very soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egusi Soup
K WOMAS
A friend of mine recommended Ruth's Buka to try West African food. They offer a wide variety of food buffet style like Tilapia, Red sniper fish, Escargot, Goat meat, Chicken, Beans, chitterlings, jollof rice.... I tried the mix meat and they were all nice and tender, perfectly seasoned and super delicious! I'll definitely go back to try more variety.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ayanda Lumpkin
The Jollof rice was scorched , but everything else was wonderful. I shall return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egusi Soup, Meat Pie
Gideon Osmond
Tasty...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meat Pie, Egusi and Okra Soup with Eva, Pounded Yam
2nd review: (See the first below) I’ve been back two more times since my first review. My husband likes the food a lot and chooses Ruth’s Buka when he’s craving a taste of home. Both times I’ve went inside and it’s been earlier in the day right after they open between 12pm-1pm. Food is fresh, hot and you are greeted by a young woman with an infectious smile. The Egusi soup was BOMB .. yes I know because I ate off his plate, stay focused. Hubby absolute loved the goat pepper soup as well. Still a bit pricey but definitely worth a try. Just don’t come near to closing time..1st review-$45 for these two plates. If you go, go early. Food is just okay. Stew is nice but the chicken is dry you’ll see when you get there. With any purchased plate you get 3 small pieces of meat and no matter what goat is an additional $10. My husband is Ghanaian so he was REALLY excited about trying the goat pepper soup so we came here 3 days in a row only to find them unexpectedly closed even though their IG and google said they were open. Should’ve took heed at that point but I don’t give up! When we caught them open today around 6pm there was no turning back and there was no goat soup ? they tried.
The food is awesome! I've never had Nigerian Ghana food before and it was awesome. The flavors oh my gosh where do I start. They're jollof rice on point colorful spicy I could eat that by itself.We got the jollof rice with vegetables and plantains which comes with your choice of protein for us it was chicken and beef.The vegetables is like fresh collard semi-cooked greens with spice. The plantains soft and sweet perfect to go with the spice of the dish. The beef was a little dry and tough although Good. The chicken fell off the bone and the flavors of the sauce permeated throughout the chicken in each bite. I did have a side dish of the goat for me it was a little too gamey and I've had gamey meats.The soups come with a protein of your choice fish chicken beef goat. We had chicken with our Egusi soup. It was warm and spicy and the fufu (sticky cassava that has been boiled and pounded) this would be like sticky mashed potato complemented the Egusi soup.On another trip we had the red snapper and that was well deeply fried. There are bones but if you like fish you will like it.Also had a bottle of the tropical rhythms fruit punch which was sweet and fruity.Also try the puff puff - similar to donut holes without the sugar.If you are messy eater ask for extra napkins.Did I mention the food is spicy... Ask for extra napkins LOLSometimes expect a line and if there is a line be patient the food is worth it. And if you have any questions ask the people behind the counter they're Good at explaining the ingredients and making suggestions especially If It's your first time. Their bathroom clean and well decorated.Parking: You may have to drive twice are on the block but you will find parking.
BE INFORMED-A MUST READ: I was excited about trying the food at Ruth’s Buka and supporting this local Nigerian Business. Unfortunately, when ordering, I was met with a cold and rude tone of passive aggressiveness by the young lady taking my order. It was hard to see the items through the glass as it was foggy, and the area was noticeably untidy and hadn’t been cleaned for some time. When I asked about the different options in deciding my order, she made me feel as if I was disturbing and bothering her, rolling her eyes and rushing me as if my purchase was a nuisance.The food was subpar and the portions were small for the immense price paid for each item ($20 for 14 ounces).Making matters even more concerning was the fact that there were children who were clearly under the age of 12 working in the kitchen with the meat. As a Law Student, this violates the Children Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and children 13 years old or younger may not work in California. I am not sure how this business has flown under the radar of the US Department of Labor, but this is truly concerning.My receipt had a cashier name of Deborah and I felt conflicted about sharing my experience as I was looking forward to pouring into Ruth’s Buka as a regular customer, but given these multiple circumstances, I can’t in my good conscious do so. It is simply not worth it. Save your money and time and take your business elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Dezzy Udez
Great Naija food. Travel 1hr from home to here , just to get this authentic Nigerian food. When I crave food, other than mine.
I’ve searched a long time for an amazing Nigerian restaurant and finally found it at Ruth’s Buka! We had the meat pie (to die for! Definite try!!!) fufu and egusi soup with chicken (absolute must!), spicy beef suya (yummy)!, and puff puff (yes, yes!!!) we would make the four+ hour trip from home to come back here again! We also took home the kuli kuli and chin chin! Such a cute place and lovely staff! Lol they were quite surprised that a white grill ee so much about Nigerian cuisine!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Puff Puff, Meat Pie, Egusi Soup
I’ve only eaten here once and the last time I went the young lady at the counter was rude as hell! She was on the phone taking an order and said she’d help me in a little. About 5 minutes go by and a lady walks in after me, she greeted the lady so warmly and with smiles and then when it was my turn asked me “what did I want,” I’m not sure what the attitude was about but I didn’t want to spend my money there I walked out ??Ruth’s Baka!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Good place to eat. The food is very flavorful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Very nice and friendly food is so delicious. I would recommend to anyone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egusi Soup
I ordered Ruth’s catering for my birthday party and it was SO good! I believe it was cooked with love. Thank you!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meat Pie, Egusi Soup, Jollof Rice Vegetables & Plantain
The food was burnt and overcooked. I got the chicken with plantains and jollof rice. The rice was overcooked. The chicken didn't taste good. And they didn't give me me the plantains I ordered and charged me the full price.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 2
The food was amazing. My daughter is a very picky eater. She love the fufu and the egusi soup. The whole family enjoyed our meal. I’m going back very soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egusi Soup
A friend of mine recommended Ruth's Buka to try West African food. They offer a wide variety of food buffet style like Tilapia, Red sniper fish, Escargot, Goat meat, Chicken, Beans, chitterlings, jollof rice.... I tried the mix meat and they were all nice and tender, perfectly seasoned and super delicious! I'll definitely go back to try more variety.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Jollof rice was scorched , but everything else was wonderful. I shall return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egusi Soup, Meat Pie
Tasty...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meat Pie, Egusi and Okra Soup with Eva, Pounded Yam
Restaurantji Recommends
2nd review: (See the first below) I’ve been back two more times since my first review. My husband likes the food a lot and chooses Ruth’s Buka when he’s craving a taste of home. Both times I’ve went inside and it’s been earlier in the day right after they open between 12pm-1pm. Food is fresh, hot and you are greeted by a young woman with an infectious smile. The Egusi soup was BOMB .. yes I know because I ate off his plate, stay focused. Hubby absolute loved the goat pepper soup as well. Still a bit pricey but definitely worth a try. Just don’t come near to closing time..1st review-$45 for these two plates. If you go, go early. Food is just okay. Stew is nice but the chicken is dry you’ll see when you get there. With any purchased plate you get 3 small pieces of meat and no matter what goat is an additional $10. My husband is Ghanaian so he was REALLY excited about trying the goat pepper soup so we came here 3 days in a row only to find them unexpectedly closed even though their IG and google said they were open. Should’ve took heed at that point but I don’t give up! When we caught them open today around 6pm there was no turning back and there was no goat soup ? they tried.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Egusi Soup, Stew, Jollof Rice Vegetables & Plantain, Pounded Yam
The food is awesome! I've never had Nigerian Ghana food before and it was awesome. The flavors oh my gosh where do I start. They're jollof rice on point colorful spicy I could eat that by itself.We got the jollof rice with vegetables and plantains which comes with your choice of protein for us it was chicken and beef.The vegetables is like fresh collard semi-cooked greens with spice. The plantains soft and sweet perfect to go with the spice of the dish. The beef was a little dry and tough although Good. The chicken fell off the bone and the flavors of the sauce permeated throughout the chicken in each bite. I did have a side dish of the goat for me it was a little too gamey and I've had gamey meats.The soups come with a protein of your choice fish chicken beef goat. We had chicken with our Egusi soup. It was warm and spicy and the fufu (sticky cassava that has been boiled and pounded) this would be like sticky mashed potato complemented the Egusi soup.On another trip we had the red snapper and that was well deeply fried. There are bones but if you like fish you will like it.Also had a bottle of the tropical rhythms fruit punch which was sweet and fruity.Also try the puff puff - similar to donut holes without the sugar.If you are messy eater ask for extra napkins.Did I mention the food is spicy... Ask for extra napkins LOLSometimes expect a line and if there is a line be patient the food is worth it. And if you have any questions ask the people behind the counter they're Good at explaining the ingredients and making suggestions especially If It's your first time. Their bathroom clean and well decorated.Parking: You may have to drive twice are on the block but you will find parking.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Puff Puff, Egusi Soup, Jollof Rice Vegetables & Plantain
BE INFORMED-A MUST READ: I was excited about trying the food at Ruth’s Buka and supporting this local Nigerian Business. Unfortunately, when ordering, I was met with a cold and rude tone of passive aggressiveness by the young lady taking my order. It was hard to see the items through the glass as it was foggy, and the area was noticeably untidy and hadn’t been cleaned for some time. When I asked about the different options in deciding my order, she made me feel as if I was disturbing and bothering her, rolling her eyes and rushing me as if my purchase was a nuisance.The food was subpar and the portions were small for the immense price paid for each item ($20 for 14 ounces).Making matters even more concerning was the fact that there were children who were clearly under the age of 12 working in the kitchen with the meat. As a Law Student, this violates the Children Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and children 13 years old or younger may not work in California. I am not sure how this business has flown under the radar of the US Department of Labor, but this is truly concerning.My receipt had a cashier name of Deborah and I felt conflicted about sharing my experience as I was looking forward to pouring into Ruth’s Buka as a regular customer, but given these multiple circumstances, I can’t in my good conscious do so. It is simply not worth it. Save your money and time and take your business elsewhere.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Great Naija food. Travel 1hr from home to here , just to get this authentic Nigerian food. When I crave food, other than mine.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Good and delicious meal here