West African Restaurants near Queens, NY

“Great food, but poor service. I was ignored by my server, no napkins no eating utensils. After my meal I waited for half an hour waiting for a Togo container until someone I believe to be the owner came and assisted me. Very nice lady, thank you. Smile goes a long way and it's free.“

“I got the okra+spinach w/ spicy goat. It was out of this world. The owner gave me a call a few minutes after I made the order to let me know they were out of fufu (pounded yams) and replaced it with yellow rice. I enjoyed the goat — it has a kick but not overwhelmingly spicy. The choice I made was excellent. I am most definitely ordering again and hope I can try the fufu next time.“

“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👌🏿“

“Ordered the lamb dibi w/jollof rice and the chicken dibi w/jollof rice! Both were tender, flavorful, and delicious! Good portions and the customer service is excellent! Totally worth a visit/order! The fish fataya and plantains were perfect! Don't hesitate, give Jollof Cafe & Grill a try! You wont be disappointed!“

“This is by far the best Nigerian restaurant in all of New York. You can never have a bad experience here. I travel from Harlem to eat here almost 1 hour on train & foot. Many of the restaurants in NY are hit or miss. Making food too American or Caribbeanized, lacks effort, or overly posh to where the food is inauthentic or underwhelming for the price. If you want REAL Nigerian food, family environment, great portions come here! Especially if you’re an Amala lover like me.“

“The customer service was great. I bought the grilled lamb with a side of salad. You're given a generous portion of meat. De-lic-cous! The salad was crisp and tasted fresh with the vinaigrette. The lamb tasted freshly grilled with the right amount of seasoning. The ginger/pineapple juice was mouthwatering spicy but gooooooooood ?? ? ? This was my first time trying this spot and this type of food. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. I will definitely be coming back again. I shared this place with some people and now they claim it as one of their new eating spots to try. I also did not feel heavy after eating although it was animal protein. I took the time to take pictures of my meal, others just wanted to eat it and forgot all about taking pictures. ?“

“the restaurant says (poster outside) it accepts EBT card and also when we asked the staffs they said the same too. but when we ordered the food the staff said they dont accept EBT card, they only accept cash. Liar“

“Food was nice, well seasoned and tasty. The service was a bit slow when the restaurant wasn't at full capacity. Also, it was cold in there as air from outside came in as people go through the doors. The restaurant is not energy efficient.

I'll definitely be back for the food“

“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.“

“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..“

“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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“I love much soup eating my swallow food My two friends and got better than we barging for. Quality food,nice environment,no single fly in the kitchen nor eating area. Good service , wheelchair friendly and lastly pocket friendly.

Parking: A close by parking but not free apart from street parking.

Wheelchair accessibility: Good access to wheelchair.“

“Best African restaurant in The Bronx.You should try they potato leaf sauce which come with rice on Friday and also they have a good Dibi( grilled Lamb) with Salad ? as they have the best Salad and salad dressing.

Vegetarian options: Potato leaf sauce, Chiep which come with a lot of vegetables, salad, etc…“

“As a first-gen Ghanaian American, I've always craved the authentic flavors of my parents' homeland. Papaye African Restaurant in the Bronx is a culinary haven that transports me straight to Ghana! The aromas, the spices, the tender meat... every bite is a taste of nostalgia and cultural pride.

I appreciate the simplicity of the menu, which allows the chefs to focus on perfecting the traditional dishes that have been passed down through generations. The jollof rice is a staple, and Papaye's version is a masterclass in flavor and technique.

As a first-gen, it's beautiful to see my culture celebrated and shared with the community. Papaye African Restaurant is more than just a meal - it's a connection to my heritage, a celebration of our traditions, and a reminder of the rich cultural legacy that shapes my identity.

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“Great Senegalese/West African food with huge portions at decent prices. We were shocked at the amount of food we got for $20 (enough for at least 2 meals). While the ambience of the shop might not be great or the staff super friendly, the food and price is what makes it great and why I would recommend it.

The options are usually a protein and a carb and the protein portion is big, fowl would be an entire fowl, fish would be an entire fish etc. The carb options were vermicelli, couscous, rice, fries etc. They also have West African drinks.

We loved the fowl and fried fish and the vermicelli side the most.“

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

“This is an authentic African restaurant, so I would go with someone who knows your taste. My Nigerian friend took us there, and he recommended the dishes. I love the rice and goat (different from my Jamaican flavor). My friend, she had rice and chicken. They were delicious. Something different. Go taste ?. PS. The place is not large but quient and cozy. Staff and owner are very friendly.“

“This food hit all the spots that it needed to hit. I ordered the small waakye which was a perfect portion for me. The spiciness and meat texture was perfect.

There were two ladies that were serving. One was very nice and explained the ordering process to me as a first timer. The other one just looked angry. She actually walked away while I was talking to her ?. Hope she has better days.
I would order from here again but I won't be eating in.

Vegetarian options: Fried plantain, beans, Gari (arrowroot flakes), spinach stew, yam, fried yam, waakye (rice and beans)“

“My niece and I went hunting for this very hot item (egusi) w/ goat meat and FuFu....?delicious and kick. Enjoyed every finger licking morsel. Definitely was skeptical when another restaurant didn’t live up to the hype, but this one sure did!!!! Fingers and all.“

“i usually don’t leave reviews but this place was amazing. The man up front was so nice and sweet. The waakye was amazing. i’m from GA and we do not have good ghanaian eats. this place was affordable and the food taste really authentic. you can tell they take their time with their food. 10/10 not exaggerating“