African Restaurants in Chicago, IL

“I eat here EVERY time I come back to Chicago! Get the peanut butter MOFEEEE!!!“

“oh my gosh. first time eating Somali food. absolutely loved experimenting with different types of breads, the different condiments, eating with banana pouring tea with spices on the food. what a great variety of combinations. So absolutely delicious. if I lived locally to Chicago I would be eating here on the regular! place is simple in decor, long on wants and hospitality. not a lot of seating. five tables total. customer base seems very friendly lots of smelling cab drivers.“

“Good foods, good price good culture.... ENJOY“

“Firstly the woman taking our order was very lovely and gave us the best service. With that said, the food was very flavorful, with the chicken, goat, beef, and fish possessing a very nice texture that, quite literally, fell off the bone. The plantains were cooked to perfection, with a nice crispness and the jollof rice was, of course, flavor-packed. Would definitely come and try again.“

“Food was great! The jollof platter had excellent rice and the plantains had a good texture. The fish that was on said plate as well as the egusi was also well cooked and tasted amazing. The fufu had a great texture too. Would definitely come back again. One small thing is that they took awhile for the check to come out after we asked but they were likely just busy so who knows. Great stuff!“

“Recently relocated to Chicago and was craving a meal from the mother land! Visited this location to pick up my order which I placed via DoorDash.

Pros
1- very delicious freshly made meal. You can tell from the richness and taste that the owner did not cut corners!

Cons
1- this is my first experience but my meal took longer than expected. Seeing that there was only one person working - welcoming guest, taking orders and cooking - it is understandable at least, for now.

Overall, this a solid 9.8/10 from me. Wishing the owners continued success.“

“The only issue i had with my last order was they added sugar to the fufu which we never do in any African cuisine.“

“It’s about time Chicago gets solid West African cuisine. Dozzy didn’t disappoint. Had the Designer Jollof Rice Bowl and it was delicious. I combined it with a couple orders of the shrimp suya sticks which put it over the top. Now, I loved the jollof, but that’s to be expected. What wasn’t expected was the shrimp. I can honestly say it was some of the best I’ve ever had. The herbs were perfect and it was grilled just the way I like it. I’ve known Dozzy for a long time and I’m so happy he’s sharing his gift to the world. Y’all get some.“

“BULSHO restaurant

One of the best Somali restaurants in Chicago. The food is authentic, fresh, and full of flavor. The rice is well cooked, and the grilled fish/meat is nicely seasoned—you can really taste the traditional Somali style.

The place is simple, clean, and comfortable. Portions are generous, prices are reasonable, and the service is friendly.

What makes this place even more special is that there is a masjid inside, which is very convenient for Muslims—you can enjoy your meal and still have a peaceful place to pray.

Another big plus is the available parking, which makes it easy to visit without stress, especially in Chicago.

Overall, great food, great atmosphere, and very convenient for the community. Highly recommended.“

“The flavors are pretty good but only if you’re accustomed to it. The meat was flash fried so it was a little hard. Egusi and jollof rice are the best on the menu. We tried a little of everything coming in as a group. Our friend hated it because he’s not used to this kind of food.“

“I will highly recommend this restaurant. Everything i’ve experienced at this restaurant has been nothing short of amazing. The hospitality was excellent, the food was outstanding. The scenery was beautiful. I give this place a 10/10“

“Delicious Somali restaurant in Chicago suburbs. My first visit to a Somali restaurant and I was pleasantly surprised. Food was pretty good. Loved the Goat with rice and vegetables. Their tea was good too. Didn't care much for the orange juice made from concentrate. Lady at the counter does all the billing and orders. She spoke decent english. Had to wait to use the bathroom, which was not gender segregated. Interior is very basic, but food makes up for it.“

“I used to walk by this spot a lot, and I always wanted to try African food. One day ring the doorbell and been inside the place is clean, the owner is welcoming, and food is worth it!! So good, my first order was the goat meat fire. Second one is the egusi soup with fish, yeah I recommend this place!“

“TLDR: Food was great but service was poor.
I had the Amala and abula combo which comes with a mix of goat meat and assorted, it was arguably the best Amala I’ve had in a restaurant in Chicago. But the service took so long after we placed the order, it seemed like only one person was waiting on everyone in the restaurant and taking all orders and payment at the cashier.“

“The food was delicious and service was great.“

“wonderful wonderful place. owner is very friendly. usually has her children assiting her. very police, clean place. wonderful atmosphere and great authentic ghanian african food.“

“Family friendly and great service. Food is fresh and professionally served in a nice dish. Also, a good place for Large groups. I will frequent this restaurant. #RevDrChantellBeatyBello“

“The Egusi soup was phenomenal and exquisite! First time trying Nigerian food and it was the best. Because of this restaurant my interest in African cuisine has grown. The service was exceptional and they were even kind enough to teach us how to eat with our hands.“

“My first time trying the Egusi soup with beef and fufu was really good and spicy I really enjoyed it because I’ve been wanting to try it for so long for myself. I can’t describe the taste. I didn’t care for the Jollof rice with chicken it didn’t really do it for me so I’ve had my fix probably won’t eat it again it was just a one and done experience for me“

“Extraordinary experience ✨“

“African Food Palace is amazing. I appreciate the staffs and managers kindness to me even though I have autism and their food is amazing and really good. Owner Courage is very nice. The restaurant is in good condition. Amazing Chicken jollof. Must come back. 10/10.“