African Restaurants in Newark, NJ

“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.“

“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 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.“

“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 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....“

“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“

“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“

“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“