Flavors of East Africa

Absolutely delicious! I can’t believe I waited so long to try this place. Lots of options for vegan and gluten free folks as well, basically half of the menu is vegan friendly. Cannot wait to eat here again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I came to Flavors of East Africa today for the first time years. I brought my folks with me because they’ve never had East African food. Overall the experience was awesome and just as good as I remember from years back!

We ordered sweet jerked chicken, Kuku curry chicken, fried eggplant, plus two types of rice, collard greens, and mashed potatoes. Of course, these side items all have African names but for the sake of clarity I’ve written out their nearest English adjacent dish titles.

The chicken in both dishes was absolutely incredible! It tasted like it had been stewing for hours. The flavors were deep, aromatic, and memorable. It’s hard to choose a favorite between the two chicken dishes, but the jerked chicken’s sauce was incredible…at the same time, the chicken breast in the curry was extremely succulent and had a coconut-y vibe.

The veggies and rice were all pretty tasty as well, with the mashed potatoes and eggplant being highlights. The eggplant’s tomato relish topping is a little oily, so it pairs better with some rice. The turmeric & ginger juice I had was also delightful—they added some sugar or honey to it so it wasn’t extremely overpowering.

All in all, I definitely recommend Flavors of East Africa. It’s a really high-quality, consistent spot for amazing meat dishes—including oxtails, stewed beef, goat curry, and more—and it isn’t overpriced for the portion and level of craftsmanship they bring.

P.S. If you’re looking for a slightly cheaper version of the same great food, come anytime before 5pm to get access to the lunch combos, which bring the same punch for $3-5 less per plate.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef Stew, Coconut Rice, Saffron Rice, Spicy Jerk Chicken, Mbuzi Goat Curry

We didn't go to the restaurant but we had their food at the Ocean Beach Farmers Market and it was INCREDIBLE. We had decent portions of both the sweet and the spicy (level 4 out of 10) jerk chicken, a bunch of different rices, collard greens, and fried plantains (oh the plantains...!). Highly recommend their food!

Food: 5

Such great food and great service. Fast, delicious, nutritious, and easy to eat gluten and dairy free. Lots of vegan options too. Not sure about cross contamination but their whole lunch menu is GF! Large plate of food for $21 and enough for two meals.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lentils, Coconut Rice

This is not african restaurant. I was so disappointed with their food today. I'm not coming back

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 2

Ann was so hospitable and the food and service were great! We tried the lunch combinations so we were able to try 3 types of chicken, beef, 4 veggies, all 3 rice and ugali. Lots of food for the money. We enjoyed sitting outside on a beautiful day.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Jerk Chicken

I usually like to support my black businesses I've been coming to this restaurant for 10 years now. the lady taking the orders at the front had a nasty attitude like she didn't want to serve me. and was making condescending remarks like oh you probably don't know what that is and you're probably not going to tip. I always tip based on how you treat me. This place in Island spices have totally went down.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Best food at the OB market iykyk

The food is unbelievable. Will come back whenever I'm in the area.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

First time trying and it was all insanely yummy, we tried out the fries w jerk chicken which were bomb as hell, I’m not a fan of sweet n savory but this was insanely good, but the star of the show for sure was the goat curry and coconut lentils!! Literally still dreaming about it! The goat curry reminded me of a traditional plate of birria and the meat literally fell off the bone (excuse my home napkin) anyways all yummy I can’t wait to come back n try more!! Thank you for having us <333

Vegetarian options: There’s a whole vegan section c:!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Saffron Rice, Lentils, Fries, Coconut

Great food and great customer service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I tried the oxtail with eggplant. Food and service was great. Delicious flavor.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice kenyan food, a must if you in San

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

My go to spot for a quick and flavorful meal ?

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Best African food I've ever tasted. Going back tommorow.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lentils, Vegan, Coconut