Restaurant Gaï
104 1st Ave, Coralville
(319) 512-3058
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Have this verrrrrry rude attendant. Oh she’s so rude and doesn’t listen to correction or care about anything. She was so aggressive and to think it was my first time there after a referral from a friend.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Vegetarian options: A few vegetarian appetizers. Our server/chef told us there were no vegetarian options on the menu and no way to make them.
Dietary restrictions: If you're a vegetarian plan on having sweet potato fries or fried plantains.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
This tiny pepper for ateke smheven after I requested extra pepper
Food: 2
Service: 2
If you like the taste of free range cat or dog come chow down here. And don't forget to get a doggie bag lol. They are the cats meow.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Absolutely delicious delectable. Wonderful food. If you get a chance, check it out even if it's only one time. But I promise you you'll be back like I was. The restaurant is also extremely unique with an african theme and very beautifully decorated. It's in a nice area with plenty of parking and the people working behind the counter are so kind. Food is fresh and made to order. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Extra Fufu
Very poor quality, I don’t recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Omg, the food was definitely worth the price! I tried the egusi soup and fufu. I didn’t expect a full serving and I got full after only eating the top portion. It was lovely! The hot sauce spiced it up and I was in food heaven. I definitely took the rest to go. Try the doughnuts if it’s your first time trying it. I wish they had powder sugar or Chocolate syrup served with them. Though, they don’t disappoint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beignets, Soup
Great authentic food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had never tried this little neighborhood restaurant and thought we would give it a try. The restaurant was very clean and we were greeted by Felicity, the owner. We let Felicity select a couple of meals for us, as we had never eaten food from Guinea. The wait for our food was long, but well worth the yumminess. I had the Riz au Gras with Red Snapper...delicious but of course had to deal with the bones. Wish it would be filleted next time. The rice was great and flavorful, though we didn't opt for the hot sauce. Our other meal was the Sauce D'arachide which is a peanut sauce dish with either beef, chicken, fish or goat, served with fufu. We opted for the goat, which was tender. The portions were very generous. We will definitely be returning for another home-cooked comfort mealin the future.
Seriously good food! The owner is very nice as well!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baobab Fruit, Attieke Plate Combo
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The best experience I’ve ever had at any restaurant. Would highly recommend for anyone to try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was an absolutely amazing first experience! First time trying African food, and the flavor range was exquisite! The service was amazing as well. They brought out plantains for us to try and even showed us the proper way to eat traditional African food! If you want to try something new, this is an excellent place to start!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sauce Gombo, Extra Fufu
This is an unassuming place. It was EXCELLENT!! SUPER CLEAN!! First time trying African food. We ordered a variety like tripe soup, yam stew with lamb, grilled goat with salad, fufu. It was all so good!! It did take time as there was only 1 person working but it was worth it!! The hibiscus juice was divine!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Tripe Soup
I ordered the half grilled chicken got home tasted it and omg!!! So good and seasoned!!! Will definitely be returning!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fried Rice with Chicken
Went with a bunch of friends. Great food. Great service. Definitely going back soon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Extra Fufu
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