Royal Africana Lounge
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Egusi Soup with Pounded Yam
Fried Ripe Plantains
Fried Rice Chicken
Grilled Fish
Jell of Rice
French Fries
Okra Soup
Efforiro
Oha Soup
Stew
Royal Africana Lounge Reviews
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Went for dinner and ordered the jollof rice with grilled chicken, rice had that smoky depth you want, not just seasoned tomato rice. Side of fried plantains was sweet and caramelized just right, could've eaten a whole plate of those alone. Portions were generous for the price, definitely left with leftovers. Atmosphere felt warm and welcoming, music playing in the background added to the experience. Staff walked me through a couple menu items since I wasn't totally familiar going...read full review
Authentic Cameroonian food! Definitely try it!
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Hours
| Monday | 1 - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 1 - 9PM |
Royal Africana Lounge is a restaurant on the South Side of Chicago that serves authentically Nigerian food. The food is always tasty and fresh, and the portions are generous for the price. Guests mention meals like jollof rice with grilled chicken, grilled tilapia, pounded yam with egusi, jollof rice with goat, oha soup, grilled tilapia with plantains, spinach and shrimp with fufu, and fried plantains that are sweet and caramelized just right. The jollof rice has a smoky depth, and the food is flavorful, savory and comfortable filling. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, cozy and elegant, with music playing in the background and nice decor. Staff are very friendly and walk guests through menu items, and if something is wrong with an order, they make it right quickly with no problem. The owner and employees are very friendly. Service can be a little slow, and the atmosphere could be more organized and inviting, but the food comes out hot and is worth the wait. The restaurant is a hidden gem and a legit spot for West African flavors.