BONGA-LO: AFRICAN HAITIAN CUISINE

480 W Main St, Rochester
(585) 270-8869

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Phillip Theard

Every place I travel to for work I look for Hatian food, and am used to being ever down. I talked to the gentleman at the counter and he was very extremely nice, I was hoping the food would be good so I can come back while I stay in the area a few days. Food is just like when mom makes, had the stew chicken with diri djon driji (black rice and beans) and their fried chicken platter, both perfect, had the house made drinks, soursop was my favorite although the other was great as well. Some places will have you paying a lot for a little food at some places, not here. Have plenty of food for tomorrow but I’m going back anyway to support. Going back. Going back. Going back! If I’m with an hour or so away I’m still coming.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lets Get It World Fitness

A mix between Haitian and African food and convenience store is Awesome combination! 💪🏿👍🏿You get the best of both worlds. Very affordable compared to other places that I have been to.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Rice and Peas, Haitian Pate Kode, Goat and Chicken with Rice

Rebecca Lepel

My husband and I just tried Bonga-lo for the first time. We never had African, Haitian or Somali food before. The owner was amazing helping us pick a great dish from each country. Our tastes buds were in heaven. The portions were huge. My husband had a beer imported from Hati and I had their house spicy pineapple lemon ginger juice. Both added such great flavors. We left full with leftovers and debating which dish was out favorite of the 3 amazing dishes. We felt welcomed and had an absolutely enjoyable evening.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Juanita Harvey

The restaurant is very spacious and welcoming. The customer service is top-notch and to be commended. The food is absolutely delicious and the portions are great. I highly recommend the Egusi and Fufu, African Pate, Haitian Chicken Stew, fried chicken, and a bit of everything on the menu. This restaurant is great for a nice sit-down or a gathering of family/friends. If time is limited order ahead or stop in for some takeout. Stop in for some authentic, delectable, fulfilling, flavorful cuisine.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jennie C

Peanut butter stew is my new obsession with a nice side of Fufu. Delicious absolutely full of flavor.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

sadha

This place had incredibly delicious food and the server we had was very nice. Soursop juice was also fantastic. I know that if I was a local, I’d probably be a regular here xD

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nora Rutherford

The food was amazing,they ox tails taste amazing,the whole place is great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Stew Red Snapper, Senegalese Jollof Rice Thieboudienne

Stacy Johnson

Omg I finally found djon djon thanks and they have razzac yesss

Kenya Small

The way the Sambus is advertised in the Uber Eats app is a photo with 6-8 Sambus on a dish for the price of $5. Now I expected to get maybe 3 for 5$ When I received 1 Sambus for $5 and it’s the size equivalent of 2 Totino Pizza Rolls! That price is a rip off.

Mardochee Maxi

Atmosphere was all good it's the price and the amount of the food. The price is too high can bare full you

Kani Holmes

I am Haitian immigrant this is nowhere near a good depiction of Haitian cuisine just call yourself an African restaurant. Great hospitality bad food

OA Dorsey

I went here to get some herbs for my new hair care regime. They were not friendly at all. No one greets you when you walk in, and the guy eith the dreads was on HIS PHONE the entire time. You cannot be successful in business that way...AT ALL. I wanted to tryvthe food, but everyone was in the back......what's that about 😒. I am debating if I will go back.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Shawn

authentic afrohatian cuisine. love it

John Boire

Amazing food,
Had the fried red snapper with black rice and I swear it was the best fried fish I have had in the US. The black rice was good enough to be a main on its own.
Wife had the egusi stew w/ fufu and that was incredible as well.
If you like spicy ask for their pickli and pepper sauce, they are incredible.
Can't wait to go back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Egusi Fufu

David Regenspan

Good food, laid-back atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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BONGA-LO: AFRICAN HAITIAN CUISINE

480 W Main St, Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 270-8869