Parking is on the street and very busy at lunchtime (which means parking authority is out and about). The place didn’t look very clean and the items I wanted wasn’t available at the time of opening. When I finally did eat my food the rice was crunchy. While the food was plentiful, as a former cook and someone who is Ghanaian, I expected the food to be better. It’s a combination of Jamaican and African but it could be better for the price I paid.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Patrick Brown
My whole experience was a 10/10 the person that made my food was very nice and understanding to the fact I never had this type of food and explained what everything was and it tasted. When I got my food and got in my car that food had no chance of survival lol all the flavors hit once and it was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken, Build Your Own Bowl Jollof Rice and Jerk Chicken, Build Your Own Bowl Grab and Go Bowl
Rebecca Gruenspan
The food has so much flavor and you get a ton! The person working there was so friendly and let me taste things before ordering since I was new to this food. I’m a fan of Oxtail for life now! The food is extremely rich. Go hungry!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gilon Rubanenko
Yum Village is the perfect name. A beautiful fusion of African and Caribbean food experiences. Staff is friendly, portions are generous all for a great value.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Plantains Coconut Rice, Jerk Chicken Plantain, Ogbono Soup, Spicy Rice and Chickpeas, Build Your Own Bowl Grab and Go Bowl
K Ford Renovations
Yum Village goes sooooo hard! We talking about food that makes your taste buds dance! Jerk chicken is my go to and the plantains mmmmmmm.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken
Jon Steiger
The food was amazing. A great mix of sweet with just a little spice (which is how I asked for it). And the service was great with great music playing in the background. I’m definitely coming again!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Build Your Own Bowl Grab and Go Bowl
Byron
If you are looking for food with incredible taste and great value, Yum Village is the place to go. I purchased a medium bowl with rice, chickpeas and chicken and I must say that it was one of the best quick serve meals I have had in awhile. Definitely recommend checking it out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kyle Jarmatcki
I have heard a lot about YumVillage and finally went. The Afro-Caribbean food is to die for I will definitely be a regular. Can’t recommend it enough!!
We love Jamaican food so we decided to try this place out. It was exceptional! We both got the jerk chicken and jollof rice. The chicken was spicy but so good. The rice was a bit too oily for us so we'll be getting the coconut or tumeric rice next time. The plantains were incredibly good and the chickpeas were the best I've ever had. The portions are also really large. I saw the size of the bowl so I was afraid it wouldn't be enough, but the server really loaded it up with food. It was enough for at least 2 meals and was a great price. We will definitely be returning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet & Spicy Plantain, Build Your Own Bowl Jollof Rice and Jerk Chicken, Jerk Chicken Plantain, Custom Grab & Go Bowl, Spicy Rice and Chickpeas
Audrey Hancock
This place never misses. The food is always good. I am a fan of the turmeric rice and chickpea curry. their jerk chicken is to die for. Very spicy, but in the best way. They pack the food into the bowls so I can usually get two meals out of a regular bowl.
I would NOT recommend this place if you’re seeking authentic African cuisine. This isn’t authentic. Very overpriced for small portions. Nice place and customer service but it’s a NO! Don’t waste your money.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Rosie Zizek
I cannot recommend highly enough! Try the foo-foo! It’s a plantain based starch that you eat with the stew. The chickpeas are sweet and delicious! The two yam stews are so good! The coconut rice is amazing! My kids loved the jerk chicken. So many sauces to try. And the owner, Carasai, is a gem! Friendly service and they will even give samples if you’re not sure what you want!Vegetarian options: So many flavorful options for vegetarians!Dietary restrictions: Tons of gluten free options, vegan options!Kid-friendliness: My kids loved the food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Plantains Coconut Rice, Yam Stew, Build Your Own Bowl Jollof Rice and Jerk Chicken, Spicy Rice and Chickpeas
Christina Futrell
The gentleman working on 2/17/2024 was so friendly and helpful! And he’s right.. the greens are delicious!! Best I’ve ever had. And my husband said the goat curry is the best goat dish he ever ate. It was very good and the meat tasted like butter… I would have no idea it was goat, tasted more like beef (?). Thank you!
Laura Ponikvar
Delicious! We really enjoyed our lunch. We'll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ITSAWRAP Akron
Yum Village was an fulfilling African food experience. Service food and vibe was amazing..
Parking is on the street and very busy at lunchtime (which means parking authority is out and about). The place didn’t look very clean and the items I wanted wasn’t available at the time of opening. When I finally did eat my food the rice was crunchy. While the food was plentiful, as a former cook and someone who is Ghanaian, I expected the food to be better. It’s a combination of Jamaican and African but it could be better for the price I paid.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
My whole experience was a 10/10 the person that made my food was very nice and understanding to the fact I never had this type of food and explained what everything was and it tasted. When I got my food and got in my car that food had no chance of survival lol all the flavors hit once and it was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken, Build Your Own Bowl Jollof Rice and Jerk Chicken, Build Your Own Bowl Grab and Go Bowl
The food has so much flavor and you get a ton! The person working there was so friendly and let me taste things before ordering since I was new to this food. I’m a fan of Oxtail for life now! The food is extremely rich. Go hungry!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yum Village is the perfect name. A beautiful fusion of African and Caribbean food experiences. Staff is friendly, portions are generous all for a great value.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Plantains Coconut Rice, Jerk Chicken Plantain, Ogbono Soup, Spicy Rice and Chickpeas, Build Your Own Bowl Grab and Go Bowl
Yum Village goes sooooo hard! We talking about food that makes your taste buds dance! Jerk chicken is my go to and the plantains mmmmmmm.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken
The food was amazing. A great mix of sweet with just a little spice (which is how I asked for it). And the service was great with great music playing in the background. I’m definitely coming again!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Build Your Own Bowl Grab and Go Bowl
If you are looking for food with incredible taste and great value, Yum Village is the place to go. I purchased a medium bowl with rice, chickpeas and chicken and I must say that it was one of the best quick serve meals I have had in awhile. Definitely recommend checking it out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have heard a lot about YumVillage and finally went. The Afro-Caribbean food is to die for I will definitely be a regular. Can’t recommend it enough!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken, Jerk Chicken Plantain
We love Jamaican food so we decided to try this place out. It was exceptional! We both got the jerk chicken and jollof rice. The chicken was spicy but so good. The rice was a bit too oily for us so we'll be getting the coconut or tumeric rice next time. The plantains were incredibly good and the chickpeas were the best I've ever had. The portions are also really large. I saw the size of the bowl so I was afraid it wouldn't be enough, but the server really loaded it up with food. It was enough for at least 2 meals and was a great price. We will definitely be returning!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet & Spicy Plantain, Build Your Own Bowl Jollof Rice and Jerk Chicken, Jerk Chicken Plantain, Custom Grab & Go Bowl, Spicy Rice and Chickpeas
This place never misses. The food is always good. I am a fan of the turmeric rice and chickpea curry. their jerk chicken is to die for. Very spicy, but in the best way. They pack the food into the bowls so I can usually get two meals out of a regular bowl.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I would NOT recommend this place if you’re seeking authentic African cuisine. This isn’t authentic. Very overpriced for small portions. Nice place and customer service but it’s a NO! Don’t waste your money.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
I cannot recommend highly enough! Try the foo-foo! It’s a plantain based starch that you eat with the stew. The chickpeas are sweet and delicious! The two yam stews are so good! The coconut rice is amazing! My kids loved the jerk chicken. So many sauces to try. And the owner, Carasai, is a gem! Friendly service and they will even give samples if you’re not sure what you want!Vegetarian options: So many flavorful options for vegetarians!Dietary restrictions: Tons of gluten free options, vegan options!Kid-friendliness: My kids loved the food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Plantains Coconut Rice, Yam Stew, Build Your Own Bowl Jollof Rice and Jerk Chicken, Spicy Rice and Chickpeas
The gentleman working on 2/17/2024 was so friendly and helpful! And he’s right.. the greens are delicious!! Best I’ve ever had. And my husband said the goat curry is the best goat dish he ever ate. It was very good and the meat tasted like butter… I would have no idea it was goat, tasted more like beef (?). Thank you!
Delicious! We really enjoyed our lunch. We'll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yum Village was an fulfilling African food experience. Service food and vibe was amazing..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5