African Restaurants near Jersey City, NJ

“I had the most phenomenal dining experience at Kings Pride, a Nigerian restaurant in Jersey City. The exceptional customer service by the owner, Veronica, truly made it stand out. Veronica went above and beyond to bring the essence of Nigerian cuisine to our table, even taking us behind the scenes to demonstrate the traditional preparation of the dishes. Her passion for sharing the culture and flavors of Nigeria was truly inspiring. The Jollof rice with stewed goat was an absolute standout, bursting with rich, aromatic flavors that left a lasting impression. The Ogbono soup was a true staple of Nigerian cuisine and paired perfectly with a side of fufu. The classic homemade Zobo drink was a refreshing and delightful complement to the meal. Veronica's warm hospitality and her dedication to showcasing the authenticity and rich cultural heritage of Nigerian cuisine made our experience truly memorable. Kings Pride is more than just a restaurant; it's a place that brings people together through the love for great food and the celebration of Nigerian traditions. I highly recommend Kings Pride as a must-visit for anyone seeking an authentic and enriching culinary experience. Veronica's commitment to preserving and sharing the intricacies of Nigerian cuisine deserves the utmost support to keep this remarkable restaurant thriving.“

“Super yummy! Nice service to the customers❤️“

“My wife and I generally eat for five people, we ordered 4 small plates and 2 mains, still looking into dessert. Each dish had its own layer of perfection with unique flavors and exquisite presentation. I’d say a restaurant on its way to becoming Michelin…..bravo! Oh and the ole school hip hop added to the vibe. Enjoyed this dinner date immensely!👏👏👏👏😍😍😍😎😎😎“

“Incredible food. If you haven’t tried it before, you must. Excellent price as well for the quality and generous serving size. The chef delivered one of our sides personally and chatted with us for a bit. We are so grateful to have stopped by!“

“I celebrated my cousin's birthday last October at Lagos restaurant and Lounge was great“

“I come from Germany and I have rarely eaten such good lamb. Incredibly delicious 🤌. Perfectly marinated. Respect!

And one of the homemade drinks (I had the hibiscus juice) is also delicious.
Friendly staff, great guests, and the restaurant looks very cozy and inviting.“

“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 ABSOLUTELY loved it. The food was fantastic so delicious especially mama’s bread!! The wines were divine 🍷 🍷 😋 The owner was gracious and the service was awesome- we will be back!!“

“I’ve hosted an event here and come frequently for trivia. The owner Genet is one of the sweetest and most hardworking people I’ve ever met. The food is fantastic and the atmosphere is always welcoming. Great community spot 🫶🏾“

“Lots of character, high on aroma and flavor. All entrees gluten-free. Very casual.“

“Incredible vibe. Unique vinyl selection, amazing food, and a host who has mastered the art of the evening. It feels like dining at the house of someone with impeccable taste in both spice and sound. The speakers are the absolute star of the room—crisp, warm, and perfectly tuned to the space. 10/10, would move in if I could.“

“Burger Baby by Wonder absolutely exceeded my expectations! I had the truffle burger, and it was incredible perfectly cooked, so juicy, and packed with flavor. You can really tell they use quality ingredients. Wonder also has cookies that were just as amazing. My son absolutely loved them and couldn’t stop talking about how good they were. It’s definitely a place we’ll be coming back to.
I highly recommend Burger Baby“

“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 😋“

“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.“

“The waitress was very nice and she was very thoughtful to put our 2 person order ahead of a table of 8 that got in around the same time. The chicken drumstick, lentils and collard greens were delicious. Loved every bite. On the other hand, the other chicken dishes (the one in grilled pieces) fell a little flat or one note (too spicy). Overall I’d go back and stick to the vegetarian plates.“

“I visited this restaurant during a recent trip to New York City, and it was truly a hidden gem. From the moment we arrived, the service was warm, attentive, and top-notch. The staff made us feel welcome and took the time to guide us through the menu.

While I already enjoy certain West African dishes, my family and I are primarily American food eaters, so trying several new items was definitely outside of our comfort zone. I’m so glad we did because everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. The flavors were rich, authentic, and unforgettable.

The highlight of the meal was the Red Snapper. My 9-year-old daughter completely fell in love with it and couldn’t stop talking about how good it was! It’s not always easy to find a restaurant where every member of the family enjoys the food, but this place exceeded our expectations.

Between the incredible food, outstanding service, and welcoming atmosphere, we have absolutely no regrets about trying something new. This restaurant has earned a permanent spot on our list and will be a staple of our future NYC visits. Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“last year July to August I was in New York never feel being far from home .I had the best time to taste west African food daily .I enjoyed your delicious Jelof rice and cassava leaf soup. I will definitely visit your resturant again in my next trip to New York.“

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

“I really like their steak suya bowl, it's spicy and has a healthy serving of veggies and we'll flavored meat. Definitely recommend“

“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".“

“Arrived just before 15:00 and met a calosed and locked door. I called their phone number and it rang and rang. We tried knocking and after a few minutes a woman arrived, also tried calling, and began banging on the restaurant window. She mentioned something about Ramadan being the reason they weren't open. Not too long after her banging, someone came to open the door and as we tried following the woman in she closed the door on us. The guy who opened the door from the inside opened the door again and said we could come in. We quickly learned that the woman worked there as she went straight to the back room. Confused and a little annoyed, we sat. My partner and I were the only ones there. A server approached us and said they were only offering three things for the menu, which was different from online. After clarifying that there were indeed only three things on the menu, I ordered the jollof with fish and the goat in peanut soup and rice dish. Before the food arrived, I asked the server if she could turn on the heat, as it was not on. Mind you, this was a Wednesday in February in Harlem. She turned on the heat and the TV, which was played news at a moderate volume. The waters and food came and it was delicious. Plenty rice with the goat and peanut soup, good ratios on the jollof plate. Smaller rice grains than I am used to, but thoroughly enjoyed my plate and taking bites of the jollof.
I appreciated there being a container for washing in the bathroom. I was given $3 back in cash, something about being overcharged on my card? Shrug. No menu so I don't know what the total should have been / what the deal was with that. Overall, I'd go back for the food and hope for being true to opening hours, attending to the phone, and having a menu.“

“I got the chicken jollof. The people are very friendly and nice. Rice was just okay but the chicken was definitely very good. I would definitely want to come back but I most certainly will not. I paid $27 literally for some chicken, rice, and cabbage. Call it a portion and a half but I did eat the entire thing. Really though, I can go almost anywhere in this city and get the same, if not better, for $12-15. I’ll be honest, I am not even sure how they remain in business charging those prices to people. Well, that’s my two cents minus 2,700. Up to you if you want to give it a go.“

“We brought many people, but the restaurant seated us quickly and served us attentively. I shared this dish with my friend. The proprietor and workers make guests feel welcome. Servers make you feel special and the meals are too. This spot calls for your prompt attention!“

“the restaurant says (poster outside) it accepts EBT card and also when we asked the staffs they said the same too. but when we ordered the food the staff said they dont accept EBT card, they only accept cash. Liar“

“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.“

“This place is cash only!
I was in the neighborhood, so I looked up places to get Nigerian food and then I found this spot.
I was really excited to try my first jollof rice.
Talking to the owners,
I explain that I would only like to do vegetables and jollof rice, no meat.
They were very understanding and gave exactly what I asked for. Because there was no meat the price was different.

The food was delicious, thank you for a wonderful meal.
When I am done abstaining from meat, I will come back for their fufu and okra soup with goat. I look forward to trying that for the first time as well.“

“The BEST african restaurant you will ever try.“

“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.“

“Today makes two times we visited and the food taste even better than the first. It’s so authentic, the flavors and west African dishes. My hubby loves it, and I love the banana pudding! Please let me know the recipe 😋“

“I really like their steak suya bowl, it's spicy and has a healthy serving of veggies and we'll flavored meat. Definitely recommend“

“The food here exceeds what you expect from a local restaurant. All workers here have pleasant personalities. This place offers elegant visuals. Their dishes stand out even among excellent restaurants. This establishment meets every standard.“