West African Restaurants near Jamaica, NY

“Stop the search. Seriously. The Peanut Stew with Banana Fufu here is non-negotiable, a perfect 10 out of 10. I enjoyed this meal a great deal and I'm already craving my next visit. This is the comfort food you didn't know you needed.

My total came to about $24. I got there about 10 minutes after they opened, and my order was ready in a quick 15 minutes. Efficient!

The staff was really nice and helpful; they didn't just take my order, they were genuinely excited about the menu and suggested a few other things I absolutely must try next.

If you like good food and excellent service, you need to try this place. Don't walk, run!“

“Me & my boyfriend came right before closing and the owner was so sweet we had the ogbono soup with fufu and jollof rice it was so HOT FRESH FLAVORFUL & AMAZING! It was my first time having African food and it did not disappoint. The service was great we chatted with her the entire time. We will be back . I see why they have been open for 19 years!“

“My friends from elsewhere tried the place I recommend and totally agreed. The workers demonstrated real kindness. Workers make you feel welcome while assisting you. The meals contain surprising combinations that work harmoniously. I question the experience of those rating lower.“

“The food is amazing and you can taste the culture. Restaurant space is also very clean and the staff where all kind and welcoming. I highly recommend👌🏿“

“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!“

“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!“

“Loved this restaurant when I came to New York with my husband 2 years ago. We loved the food and their Ginger Juice. I was looking forward to getting some ginger juice to take home this time. But sadly went there and no longer open. Wishing to find the same kind of ginger juice but no luck so far.“

“One of the few places in NYC where you can find food from Guinea! Definitely worth traveling up to the Bronx to eat off jalloh’s massive buffet, where breadth is matched by depth in flavor. The food remains high quality (fresh, not too greasy or salty), even at 11:30pm when I visitedI particularly loved the Dhapa et Folêrê , a Guinean grits dish, where the corn is fresh ,fragrant, and unbelievably variegated in texture. You can also choose to eat the folêrê with dishes like bourakhé (cassava leaves stewed in palm oil and smoked fish), a winning combo that delicately juxtaposes the stew's smoke and heat with the mellow and earthy flavors of the grits. Or if you’re craving the smooth and silky texture of okra, there’s maffi gumbo that pairs very well with grits. The options here are endless..“

“Food is always great. I lovvvee the snail. Please please cook the meet a little longer. My teeth is fighting for their life trying to bite through them. They are too tough. Otherwise, Egusi and Efo are delicious. The beans are so good! Anytime I’m in the city I always stop by! 🥰“

“We stumbled on this place your local home-cooked. The food is great. They just need to get more organized. We came there with friends raving about the food place our orders and they came back stating they ran out. We had to wait. It was late on a Saturday. If you’re going there go early before they run out of food.“

“The girl answering the phone call for orders should be taught English because it’s absurd how we in America and she can’t understand simple English when ordering food. You’ve to get an English speaking person to be answering the phone.

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“The Mafè and the accompanying Sosu Kaani were flavorful and comforting.“

“A great lineup of African cuisine options. As a picky eater, I usually stick to what I know but this time I wanted to try something different and I was pleased. The white rice with goat meat stew was good; I’m not a fan of spicy food so the savory flavors were put together very well. The plantain that I had added to the dish, gave it exactly what it needed. This is not my first time at the location so I can identify that the service could be better and more hospitable. I’m a person that likes to ask questions before purchasing or before inputting food into my body so I appreciate when people take the time to be attentive. Besides that, I will likely be trying their food again as they have a wide selection ranging from meats and stews to different starches.“