African Restaurants near Irvington, NJ

“As soon as we walked in we felt welcome, woman asked us if it was our first time, sat us down gave us menus she was so sweet, I wasn’t sure weather or not to get chicken or beef with my egusi soup, she offered both… I was nervous at first to try it but it was all top tier. By far the best chicken I’ve had in a very long time and the fufu and egusi was divine“

“We visited and ate at a friend’s house. The food tastes great so we asked where it was from and the friend said Adidun.

This past weekend, I placed a same day order for half a pan of Jollof and half a pan of Turkey. Most times, based on my experience at other restaurants, individual orders tend to taste better than a large catered order. But I had faith. They were able to accommodate my same day order which I was happy about. Once it was ready, I drove out between 30-40mins just to pick up this order. IT WAS WORTH IT!

The turkey was not hard and chewy. The pepper sauce on it was perfect. Not too spicy and had good flavor. The rice had a Smokey flavor to it and is well balanced with flavor and seasoning. Omg. Solid decision to order from Adidun. Since my order, I’ve been calling the restaurant just to say how delicious the food is and for them to keep it up. Unfortunately I’ve not been able to reach anyone, so decided to just leave a review.

Physical location. It’s small and clean. When I arrived, no one attended to me. I saw a girl standing close to the employee only door so I told her I was there for a pickup order. After making some jokes with the girls around, which I did not understand, she disappeared to the back. I thought she went back to tell someone in the kitchen about it but I guess not. I sat and waited for a while. It became clear that my request was not relayed back. Thankfully a lady eventually came out from the back just to check on the buffet area. I went to her and repeated my request. She acted unaware but relayed the message. This is when finally someone came out with my order. So when it comes to service in the restaurant, I would say it’s a bit disorganized. Given that I drove far and had a journey to make back, plus I wasn’t sure if where I parked on the street was real parking, it would have been great to receive smoother, organized and quick service.

The food made up for the experience. If ever they answer the phone again, I’d place another order.“

“Delicious food!!Good pies and khebabs.“

“As a Lagos-born Nigerian living in Bergen County, I've spent years searching for authentic Nigerian food in North Jersey, and I can confidently say that Naija Buka is the real deal.
Their jollof rice has that nostalgic party-style flavor that instantly takes me back home. The egusi soup is one of the best I've had in a very long time—it was so good that it turned my Jamaican wife into a believer in pounded yam and egusi soup! A few days ago, I also tried their amala with gbegiri and ewedu, and it tasted like something straight out of a local canteen in Lagos.
Beyond the amazing food, the customer service is exceptional. The staff are always warm, courteous, and welcoming. Every time I visit, I'm greeted with a smile. They're also patient and flexible with my orders, which I appreciate because I often get overwhelmed by all the delicious options and want to try everything on the menu.
If you're looking for authentic Nigerian cuisine in North Jersey, Naija Buka delivers both incredible food and outstanding hospitality. I'll definitely keep coming back.“

“One stop shoping store for all African foods.“

“I'm funny about fish I only eat salmon or red snapper..... But one day I tried their baked tilapia it was the best tasting fish I ever had in my entire life. It was moist on the inside and crunchy on the outside let's not forget about the seasoning which was perfection. This place is definitely a hidden gem 🩵🩵👍🏾👍🏾💯💯“

“Eatwell has been consistently awesome for many years now. Everything on their menu is spot on. The service and food presentation are equally great. And you can also order off UberEats as well.

Unlike some other places, they're always looking to improve their quality and service.“

“Great service & good ambiance . Would recommend“

“We stopped by for dinner. Everything was fantastic! The owner is so nice and sweet. Grilled chicken is super!! Homemade sauce are so delicious. One of the best restaurant in Springfield! Recommended! 👏👏“

“The Food in Staten Island. I travel from Harlem just to go and pick up some food and I definitely buy enough to last me a few days.“

“Fatu’s kitchen did not disappoint! I had the potato greens with rice and my hubby had Jollof rice with chicken. The food was very tasty and hot. Our server was patient and polite and the restaurant was decent, and a lot bigger than how it looks from the outside.“

“I’m visiting NJ (lived here for a long time) and wanted to eat some of my favorite foods. I ordered dinner from port of peri peri and it was perfectly cooked but missing my fries. I let that be known to the restaurant and received a small refund. Next night, I ordered dinner again and I received a large order of fries on the house as well as a discount card for 5% for dine in orders valid for one more week. Amazing customer service. If I were in NJ longer, I would surely order again! The food is absolutely delicious 😋“

“Had the Ogbonno soup (first time ever), fufu and a gizzard skewer… I was planning on having a little during the day and the rest in the evening 🥲 Had it all in one go… that’s how good it was! Would definitely recommend… hidden gem 💎 and I’m certain they won’t be for long.“

“A friend recommended this restaurant to me and said all good stuff about this restaurant and I gave it a trial and l met the exact quality. Very tasty, the amala with gbe giri soup was super delicious , the egusi was excellent, I will definitely come again and l recommended it to everyone, " the real taste from home".“

“Fantastic food, good service. I highly recommend this place.“

“My order was quite enjoyable. I had some large fish that was topped with rice that had been seasoned and sauteed onions and peppers. Since I had never really had African food before, I ordered something that didn't really fit with my order, so I really appreciate that they phoned me. The ginger beverage was flavorful, zesty, and refreshing.“

“I went to the Jollof & Grill Restaurant on Saturday on August 29th, 2026 to meet my friend there for lunch. The food was good, it was spicy and seasoned well. I had a Jollof Rice combo with Chicken Suya and a snapple and my friend had a Jollof Rice combo with Beef Suya, bottled water, and 1 cream soda. The price of those 2 meals and 3 drinks was $69.30. We had a great time talking and catching up for over 1 hour. The place has a small amount of seating inside and it was quiet so we did not have difficulty hearing each other throughout our time at the restaurant.“

“I wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant.. A little spicy, but a good spice.. Our food was absolutely Delicious!!!! Great ambiance, music was good... Support Black Owned Businesses....“

“I eat here and order regular since COVID. Fast service. Courteous staff. Very kind owners community oriented. Food is exceptional and portion sizes are great. 2 people can eat one dinner meal.“

“Very good tasting food, very friendly and awesome portion size plates.“

“The BEST african restaurant you will ever try.“

“I loved my experience at Amat African Food! The egunsi with fufu was amazing, so flavorful and comforting. The jollof rice with chicken was really good too, perfectly cooked and full of taste. Portions are generous, and the staff are super friendly. Definitely a place I’ll be coming back to!“

“Always order takeout from here and I’ve gone through their menu items extensively. Delicious, filling, fresh and they’re not stingy with quantity. Most importantly they are VERY consistent. I know whenever I order I’m getting exactly what I paid for and it’ll taste good.“

“Food made with love. Most authentic tasty Nigerian food I have ever tasted. Imported drinks here. Palm wine ,fantas plenty ofDelicious treats. Good portions fair prices. If you want to be treated like family come and support Iyalaje Kitchen.100/10 ⭐“

“our first time today - great food, friendly and we will back back !“

“I’m a jamaican who loves African food dearly. I love the culture and food as a whole. A friend of mine recently switched jobs so I can no longer get the authenticity any more of the food. But i heard of this place from a friend and decided to try because i was craving saki with egusi and pounded yam. Food was absolutely amazing, just the right amount of spice in my book and the meat was very tender which i loved. You can tell they cleaned the meat very well as it had no smell to it. I can’t even express my enjoyment for the food. My only disappointment is that I ordered the saki, beef, and chicken and instead of getting the saki i got two pieces of meat. But other than that i had a good experience with this place. Also keep in mind i ordered this food from uber eats and the food took 40-50 minutes to get to me and the food was still amazing warm and hot. That’s a plus for me“

“I recommend that you taste all of her dishes! Even if you don’t like a certain food still try it it’s different well delicious is what I say!!!“

“This is absolutely the best eaterie in Halsey Village. It's a regular weekly stop for me and they always remember my name and what I order which by the way is simply the best chicken and rice etc., around. The staff are friendly and welcoming in an atmosphere that is open and relaxing.“

“This is the best and most delicious new thing I’ve ever eaten. I was hesitant because I don’t eat a lot of different types of meats however the flavor had me licking my fingers and the bottom of the bowl. I was looking for something to compare it to so anyone reading this review could understand but I’ve never had anything like it, yet I want more of it . May God bless you with good fortune. The love in every bite was immeasurable. Thank You for the delicious meal ❤️❤️❤️“

“great owner“

“Awesome place DJ was on point the food was good The bartender was very friendly.👍“

“Delicious food and friendly service. They also have a grocery store.“

“wings were 🔥🔥🔥 definitely going back again“

“Star and elites fr! I loved everything about my experience here. The food, the hookah, man even the service. The drinks were strong and well priced plus the service was fast 10/10. The ambience is very high-class and cozy. I recommend this place to everyone in the Newark area. Will definitely be back!“

“Mama Africa Food LLC serves truly delicious meals! The food is flavorful, authentic, and always satisfying. I highly recommend it — I honestly wouldn’t mind going back for more. If you haven’t tried it yet, do yourself a favor and check them out. Mama Africa Food LLC is simply the best“

“Last night a friend and I went there last night (10/24/24. We actually went for karaoke, which was supposed to start at 8pm. It started at 9:30. However, we decided to stay for dinner. Although there were only a few customers, it took over an hour to get our food. I also had an issue with the servers hair hanging out, while they constantly played with their hair. Hair should have either been covered or tied back.
Now for the positives: We liked the cozy, pristine atmosphere. The fried snapper and jolof rice was absolutely delicious. The fried plantains should have been ripe and sweet (like Cuban Petes). We didn't like the pepper sauce, which was extremely hot, and lacking flavor. The next time I will bring my tobacco. Yes, I said next time because it was my first visit, and I'll definitely be back for that DELICIOUS RED SNAPPER. I don't remember the name of the young lady. I think that she was the hostess. She was awesome. When she saw me sputtering from tasting that hotsauce she immediately brought me water. Her assistance in helping us select our menu was awesome. Thank you.“