I stopped by for the weekend and loved it. Buka is genuinely incredible. Every extra dish was tasty, featuring spices outside my regular diet. Workers here provide special assistance. I want to explore more of their menu soon.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Vanessa Castillo
The distance keeps me from visiting as frequently as I want. Their staff displays genuine warmth. You get a fair deal with their well-prepared dishes. The food is good, costs what it should and comes with friendly service. This spot is an essential visit for food lovers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
nia j
First time trying African egusi and fufu and it was delicious 🔥 I had Red Snapper, Egusi, and fufu (pounded yam) my family is Trinidadian and Grenadian so you know I enjoyed it! Thanks again 🙏🏾
Shaun Bonan
Extremely delicious. Super friendly service. Would definitely come back if I lived closer
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zenzelai 18
A local favorite I eat here every summer. The plates are big enough to share. Food is delicious. Suya spicy, fufu authentic. They even have Asaro! Service can be slow and hard to order. Music and events over weekends.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
jon cole
Fantastic food, the owner’s son is a great host! Second time here and will be coming back again! ; *^ The above post was in 2022 I believe, now it's 2025 and I'm back! and the food is STILL AMAZING!!! & WITH VERY FAST SERVICE!!! I am sooo coming back again lol
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D. O. O.
excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sarah Anderson
Had a great experience, the service was excellent and the food was great, very authentic Nigerian food
Farah Michel
Worst Nigerian Restaurant and food I ever tasted in my whole life. The services sucks especially with the woman and her kid wrap on her back I’m guessing she’s the owner or co-owner.
She does not care for the customers only about her money. I drove so far with my friends and family to order some good food and had to throw the whole food in the garbage we ordered for more than $40 dollars unbelievable. I had to go back to my delicious Ghanaian restaurant on Parkside for some good West African food. I would never recommend this place to anyone anymore, expensive for tasteless food bunch tomato stew & a small bag of fufu. You running a restaurant not a coffee shop they need to treat people especially blacks with respect. They don’t even deserve 1 star, I can’t submit my review without adding the stars. They deserve 0
I came in for jollof rice, but unfortunately, the one thing I was expecting to enjoy was spoiled. The rice was slimy, which is a sign that it had gone bad. Jollof rice should not be like this. I’m disappointed and hope for a better experience in the future.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Juan King
Buka is simply wonderful. Their dishes present taste combinations without precedent. Workers showed superior assistance. We felt cared for from our arrival through departure. A genuinely superior meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Michel Nee
The entire visit created lasting good memories. Their dedication to freshness is remarkable. The employees create genuine connections. The meals here taste fresh without too much salt. The meals satisfied our expectations, employees were responsive, and we had a pleasant visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
stephanie Akinyemi
A Taste of Home Away from Home 🇳🇬❤️🇺🇸
During our recent training trip to the U.S., our team decided to have a get-together at BUKA Canteen in Brooklyn — and what an unforgettable experience it was!
From the moment we walked in, it felt like we had stepped right back into Nigeria. The aroma of rich, traditional spices greeted us warmly, and every dish we ordered reminded us of home. From the jollof rice to the egusi soup, efo riro, okra seafood, goat meat pepper soup,and soft pounded yam — the taste was authentically Nigerian, and absolutely delicious. It’s amazing how they captured the full essence of our local cuisine, miles away from home.
What truly stood out was the professionalism and warmth of the Nigerian lady who attended to us. She served the food with such grace, patience, and pride — it made the whole experience even more special. Her attention to detail and cheerful attitude brought smiles to every face at the table.
The ambiance was excellent — cozy, cultural, and filled with Afrocentric flair that made us feel right at ease. The music, the décor, the hospitality… it was all spot-on. It wasn’t just a meal, it was a celebration of culture.
Our team left BUKA Canteen extremely happy, satisfied, and full of gratitude. Thank you for giving us such a rich and memorable taste of Nigeria in the heart of Brooklyn. We’ll definitely be back again!
Natalie Krause
Our favorites were the jollof rice and honey beans. So yummy and very friendly service!
I stopped by for the weekend and loved it. Buka is genuinely incredible. Every extra dish was tasty, featuring spices outside my regular diet. Workers here provide special assistance. I want to explore more of their menu soon.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
The distance keeps me from visiting as frequently as I want. Their staff displays genuine warmth. You get a fair deal with their well-prepared dishes. The food is good, costs what it should and comes with friendly service. This spot is an essential visit for food lovers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
First time trying African egusi and fufu and it was delicious 🔥 I had Red Snapper, Egusi, and fufu (pounded yam) my family is Trinidadian and Grenadian so you know I enjoyed it! Thanks again 🙏🏾
Extremely delicious. Super friendly service. Would definitely come back if I lived closer
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A local favorite I eat here every summer. The plates are big enough to share. Food is delicious. Suya spicy, fufu authentic. They even have Asaro!
Service can be slow and hard to order. Music and events over weekends.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Fantastic food, the owner’s son is a great host! Second time here and will be coming back again!
; *^ The above post was in 2022 I believe, now it's 2025 and I'm back! and the food is STILL AMAZING!!! & WITH VERY FAST SERVICE!!! I am sooo coming back again lol
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
excellent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a great experience, the service was excellent and the food was great, very authentic Nigerian food
Worst Nigerian Restaurant and food I ever tasted in my whole life. The services sucks especially with the woman and her kid wrap on her back I’m guessing she’s the owner or co-owner.
She does not care for the customers only about her money. I drove so far with my friends and family to order some good food and had to throw the whole food in the garbage we ordered for more than $40 dollars unbelievable. I had to go back to my delicious Ghanaian restaurant on Parkside for some good West African food. I would never recommend this place to anyone anymore, expensive for tasteless food bunch tomato stew & a small bag of fufu. You running a restaurant not a coffee shop they need to treat people especially blacks with respect. They don’t even deserve 1 star, I can’t submit my review without adding the stars. They deserve 0
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Really like their food. Will definetely be back!
Restaurantji Recommends
I came in for jollof rice, but unfortunately, the one thing I was expecting to enjoy was spoiled. The rice was slimy, which is a sign that it had gone bad. Jollof rice should not be like this. I’m disappointed and hope for a better experience in the future.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
Buka is simply wonderful. Their dishes present taste combinations without precedent. Workers showed superior assistance. We felt cared for from our arrival through departure. A genuinely superior meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
The entire visit created lasting good memories. Their dedication to freshness is remarkable. The employees create genuine connections. The meals here taste fresh without too much salt. The meals satisfied our expectations, employees were responsive, and we had a pleasant visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
A Taste of Home Away from Home 🇳🇬❤️🇺🇸
During our recent training trip to the U.S., our team decided to have a get-together at BUKA Canteen in Brooklyn — and what an unforgettable experience it was!
From the moment we walked in, it felt like we had stepped right back into Nigeria. The aroma of rich, traditional spices greeted us warmly, and every dish we ordered reminded us of home. From the jollof rice to the egusi soup, efo riro, okra seafood, goat meat pepper soup,and soft pounded yam — the taste was authentically Nigerian, and absolutely delicious. It’s amazing how they captured the full essence of our local cuisine, miles away from home.
What truly stood out was the professionalism and warmth of the Nigerian lady who attended to us. She served the food with such grace, patience, and pride — it made the whole experience even more special. Her attention to detail and cheerful attitude brought smiles to every face at the table.
The ambiance was excellent — cozy, cultural, and filled with Afrocentric flair that made us feel right at ease. The music, the décor, the hospitality… it was all spot-on. It wasn’t just a meal, it was a celebration of culture.
Our team left BUKA Canteen extremely happy, satisfied, and full of gratitude. Thank you for giving us such a rich and memorable taste of Nigeria in the heart of Brooklyn. We’ll definitely be back again!
Our favorites were the jollof rice and honey beans. So yummy and very friendly service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Loading...