West African Restaurants near Jamaica, NY

“The food here is super great. There’s not that many west African food places in queens and to have one so close to transit routes is amazing. The employees are so welcoming and the atmosphere feels so cozy. Please try the egusi soup and fufu ⭐10/10“

“If you are in Queens and you need African authentic delicious food come here oh my God the food is so good. The chicken and the jollof so delicious. I came all the way from Connecticut to get some. And the Services is excellent very friendly people“

“host was accommodating the ambiance was lovely. The history behind every meal was fascinating. the meal was great.“

“The shito they make is excellent“

“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👌🏿“

“This was my first time coming here from Connecticut and I loved their food I was looking for pure authentic African food and here is where I found it ...the staff was super awesome and friendly I would definitely return when I visit new york again.“

“Fouta halal is one of the best west African restaurants in The Bronx located at 1762 Westchester ave right off the corner of st. Lawrence 6 train station I’ve been going here for over 25 years now and the food is always amazingly delicious so if you’re ever in the area you should definitely try them out the prices are worth every dollar. On Sundays only they have a delicious Cheebu Guinar (AKA) Jollof rice with chicken very flavorful and delicious 💯 Thank you Fouta Halal great food and service“

“Absolutely love this place! We really needed something like this where you can order from different restaurants all in one spot. My food was perfectly packed, incredibly delicious, and super fast. I’m so glad one opened nearby. I used to go to the one near my job on 23rd Street, so this is super convenient!“

“My family and I were in the area and were looking for somewhere to eat. We walked into the restaurant, and the aroma from the food told me all I needed to know. Though we didn’t understand the dishes, the staff ensured that we understood what we were ordering. The food was so good! We had lamb and chicken with jollof rice and salad. The food was plenty and very delicious! We definitely will be coming back!“

“I came here around a decade ago. They did not have a buffet back then, as many of the reviews here state. I remember liking this food. The restaurant was empty when it was new, mostly because the neighborhood folks couldn't afford restaurant food. But I noticed a large staff, which gave me the impression of whoever opened this spot, did it with love.

I'm Latin X of Caribbean Colombian and Coastal Ecuadorian decent. I came here to say, many Colombians would be shocked to find what Colombians believed were their cultural foods, right here in a West African restaurant. I remember seeing a whole wall stacked with just bunuelos, Colombian style. When I asked, oh you guys sell Colombian food too? They all looked at me like I was crazy, even though I was standing right next to the bunuelos, slowly realizing, the bunuelo isn't Colombian, it is actually West African as they told me it was their nationality's bread. I just can't remember if they said that bread originated in Uganda or Angola.

I have recently moved back to NYC. I think I will return to this place and find out. Fellow Colombians, come and check this place out. Find out where your grandparent's cooking magic originated from. Wepa!“

“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.“

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I recently visited Kumasi Restaurant and I had an amazing experience. The food was absolutely delicious and very authentic. If you are looking for real Ghanaian and West African flavors, this is definitely the place to go. The dishes were fresh, well-seasoned, and reminded me of home.

The customer service was also excellent. The staff were very welcoming, friendly, and made sure we were comfortable throughout our visit. The environment was clean and lively, with a great atmosphere for family and friends.

I highly recommend Kumasi Restaurant to anyone in New York who wants to enjoy authentic African cuisine. I will definitely be coming back again. 👍🏾🔥“

“No menu, but the restaurant workers were patient and detailed! Although Having a menu would have assisted non traditional customers like myself with the ordering style and limit question.

I order beef and jollof, and The manager told me to go sit down! The meal was everything and more, and the service and staff are patient with the non traditional patrons ❤“

“My friends took me here. This is the best Nigerian food i’ve tasted in NYC thus far. And i’ve tasted a lot. I was impressed. I was so full but i couldn’t stop eating. However the service wasn’t so good. I feel the lady wasn’t to attentive cuz there was so much going on she couldn’t keep up. But the food which is the main attraction A.“

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

“My friend and I came after 10 on a Saturday. It said here that it closes at 11 so we thought we'd be good. But when we got there chairs were up and etc. They still accommodated with rice and chicken even tho he wanted something more exotic. The boys working there were kind of annoyed but they provided and we ate quick and left. I have to try to be there earlier next time“