African Restaurants in Newark, NJ

“This was such a gem to find! As a Nigerian in America it’s not easy to find authentic and delicious food here. Not only was the owner nice and hospitable, she was generous with the portions as well! Thank God i found this place and by the grace of God I can eat it again soon!“

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

“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".“

“The BEST african restaurant you will ever try.“

“If you're looking for a unique dining experience that celebrates the rich tapestry of African cuisine, I highly recommend AMAT. Whether you're a seasoned explorer of African flavors or new to this culinary journey, you'll be treated to an unforgettable feast that will leave you longing to return. The owner is amazing and welcoming. Her food is truly amazing is ? all day everyday! Truly memorable!“

“Im sure the owner remembers me. (She remembers me as (Dre) the Amazon guy 😭) When you first walk in it might seem as if she has an attitude but she’s actually pretty nice when you talk to her and she even jokes around. I Discovered this place while doing doordash. Decided to come back again and try the Egusi and pounded yams as suggested by my best friend who is Yoruba. I got the assorted meats and everything was super spicy just like i liked it. I even had meat pie on the side. I’ll just remember to specify skipping the Pomo as I cant seem to like it, but the catfish, tilapia and goat buss 😋 I will def be coming back again ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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....“

“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.“

“Staff polite, served your meal right at the table. The place was well lit, spacious and clean, same for the bathroom very clean.

Parking: Maybe on the inside streets you’d have better luck but on the main road it wasn’t very easy per se“

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

“I have always be a good value customer ever since this store was opened lol . I also buy from Uber eats 🤣 it got to a time everyone in the store knows my name whenever I call in the store lol. Any time I feel lazy to cook at home , I know that Nima got me covered, this place feels like home whenever you eating their food . I have 3 store I eat from ( Nima and Vigima and garden state ) every store has a specific food I buy from them but mostly Nima I have tried all their food . Why because it gives me the zongo taste of food so you don’t have to worry about missing home . Great food and good taste and good service. ❤️❤️🥗“

“I just ordered Uber eats and every time I order I always get the egunsi soup with pounded yams! This is the first time I’ve ever purchased jollof rice, and I must say I couldn’t stop eating eat! So tasty well made! This is the best jollof rice I’ve ever eaten.. the absolute best!“

“Considering my past negative experiences with ordering from restaurants in New Jersey, I was hesitant. However, the lady I spoke to at Iyalaje's Restaurant assured me that I wouldn't regret it. For Christmas, I decided to give it a try and ordered some food. To my delight, the food was absolutely exceptional. I was thoroughly impressed. The lady followed up with me to ensure I enjoyed the food, and I expressed my satisfaction. This positive experience led me to order again for my baby's naming ceremony. It was during this occasion that I had the pleasure of speaking with the owner, Iyalaje herself. She was incredibly sweet and pleasant to deal with. We negotiated the price, and once again, she delivered nothing but the best. Every dish I ordered, from Eforiro to Moimoi, Ayamase to Asaro, along with goat meat, fish, and pastries, was impeccable. My guests loved it. In fact, my sister was so impressed that she ended up ordering food for Eid Al Fitr as well. I consider myself a food critic, but Iyalaje's food surpassed all expectations. You won't be disappointed.“

“Food is absolutely delicious!!. Atmosphere is super casual, decent amount of seating, staff we're kind, and friendly. Everything made to order, so be prepared to wait up to 10 minutes for a hot/fresh/delicious meal. In my opinion the 6 piece grilled tenders are the best value for your buck, definitely ask for a side of their white sauce, it's out of this world delicious!!. Food is a tad spicy, but nothing extraordinary, the spice level is fine for casual spice tolerance individuals like myself. All around great place to dine. I've dined in/out Food was great either way. 10/10 easily!.“

“The pounded yam and vegetable stew was outstanding and so was the puff puff.“