West African Restaurants in Brooklyn, NY

“every dish was better than the last, the music was energetic but at a perfect decibel for enjoyable conversation, the suggested wines were great without being fussy. i can’t wait to go back & try more of these insanely delicious dishes!“

“My other half and I visited here on a Saturday evening. There are 2 sitting an evening and the menu is a set 4 course menu (which you don’t see beforehand and is regularly changing). You also have to prepay the $85 per person when you book so just be aware of that. The restaurant is BYOB, something which we knew from reviews but was only shared with us by the restaurant about 60 minutes before our reservation.

We arrived promptly for our 6pm reservation and had our pick of seats on the communal table. The setup is one communal table and a few bar seats so if you are particular on where you want to sit then arrive right at your reservation time. Annoyingly someone was late to our seating so our service was delayed by about 25 minutes (by which point the person still hadn’t arrived) and this did result in the meal being slightly rushed.

We started with the Pepper Soup, which was out highlight of the evening (I would return just for this dish). The fish was perfectly cooked and the pepper soup had a good kick to it, a really well balanced dish. The next dish was a Nigerian cheese dish, I am not a cheese fan so can’t fairly judge this but the tomato sauce it came in was lovely (I just hated the cheese). Next we had Herring and Yams, I found this dish a little stodgy and the picketed herring flavour was slightly overwhelming. I enjoyed a small amount of it but found the dish difficult to finish. The meal ended with caramelised plantain, which was very sweet but a nice way to end the meal.

I really enjoyed the experience and the chef coming out and explaining each dish was a nice touch. Overall we had a nice evening but not sure we would rush back. The portion sizes were pretty small (although the yams were filling) and for the price point I think I would rather visit somewhere else. However I do encourage people to try Dept of Culture at least once.“

“Amazing food. Amazing service. 10/10“

“I ordered the Bissap and Ginger drinks. Personally I am not a fan of the ginger- it’s a little spicy which I’m pretty sensitive too. I gifted those to my mom who liked them! I really enjoy the Bissap. It is flavor packed and delicious!“

“I had a wonderful time the food was delicious 😋“

“This spot just came onto my radar and the food blows me away. We tackled this dish as a team. Having just settled in the area, I was pleased to find this place. The team constantly delivered more than expected. Le Baobab maintains reliable standards.“

“I was in the neighbourhood and I had to stop. I have seen several YouTube review and I was not disappointed. Absolutely worth every kobo and cent!“

“My husband and I chose to try this food truck for our 7th anniversary We got the chefs choice Ive never had lamb before I don't eat tomato or cucumber and never had any type of salad I didn't need a bunch of dressing for I also cannot handle any undercooked rice This was so freaking good. I ate all of it including things I usually don't eat . Needed nothing but the white sauce they put on it. Rice was perfectly cooked. Soooo good.“

“The restaurant delivers quality dishes with nice service. The staff focused on assisting me first and responded to my inquiries with genuine courtesy. Waiters delivered great service with inventive food options. This establishment offers a good atmosphere. I'll return to this restaurant without delay!“

“Went with my wife after church service, instead of take out, we dined in. The food is great, service is impeccable. While we were there, they attended to almost 20 orders. Everyone was just in and out with their orders. Very respectable. The following Sunday, we had to do a take out. The Iyan and egusi soup was so good that when I could barely finish the food, they thought I was done with the food, and they came to clean up... I was like nope, I'm just resting I will finish it 😀😀. Good food“

“It's on same block, few yards away from Masjid Taqwa. Food and price are great for budget, there is always people frequenting so you know food quality is good and its always moving. Plenty of seating, no frills, people continue to come here for so many years“

“My standard expectations were blown out of the water. The restaurant delivers good value consistently. The food comes fresh, tastes great, and offers many choices. The restaurant proprietor was sweet and considerately helpful. A really outstanding restaurant visit!“

“Most walk by without noticing this place. This restaurant knows how to set the perfect scene. The taste experience works, service flows naturally, and food quality justifies the cost. Staff combined warmth with good information. This spot should be prioritized.“

“I would post a picture but I ate my entire platter (2 people could've shared that but I ate all of it). Everything was delicious- it looks like they had not so great reviews a few months ago but maybe they fixed the issue because my meal and fresh juice was fantastic, especially for the price.“

“My family and I had along with the Birthday Girl La la had & amazing time this Sunday that past. Music, food dam even down to the dancer was littt. We really appreciated the vibes and my family and I give it a Ten out of Ten.“

“Good and tasty food. Neat environment. Pleasant owners and staff.“