West African Restaurants in Chicago, IL

“All the entrees were well seasoned and not with salt. They would very flavorful and pleasing to the eye.The owner and staff were great! For the price, this is a hidden gem and the mint tea is a must post dining. Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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“

“I grabbed lunch here and went with the egusi soup with goat meat and a side of fufu. The soup was rich and well seasoned, and the goat was tender without that overly gamey taste. It’s a cozy, casual spot, and the portions were enough that I was definitely full afterward.“

“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.“

“Mama Osas is a true African Queen. So kind, talented, and professional.
The flavor of her cuisine is top tier. It is a family atmosphere.
One of my favorite dishes is Fresh Fish (catfish filet), with jalof rice, red stew, and plantains 😋.
The restaurant is nice and cozy. You’ll need to plan ahead for large groups or order for catering.“

“Extraordinary experience ✨“

“I went to Iyanze with friends visiting from out of state, we had different types of food ordered to try as a table. I have to say, it was delicious, money well spent. They have variety to chose from, and we had variety to taste. Thanks to the manager who attended to us personally. Nicely priced as well.“