African Restaurants in Portland, OR

“Was in Portland for a Chiropractic Conference, and KABBA'S Kitchen catered the luncheon. The food was great, and very flavorful!!! If your ever in Portland, check em out!!!!“

“Lalibela server the best Ethiopian Cuisine with excellent service.“

“Ok I'm still not entirely sure where you actually order, whether its at the counter or at the table, but we got there eventually. I was hungry so got one of the sambusas from the hot cabinet right away and it hit the spot. Then I had the chicken wrap which was delicious. It came wrapped in their chapati bread that has a really great, chewy texture. The total for my lunch was $12.50, which I think was an incredible value for the portion you get and the overall quality and freshness of the food you get. Everything was super flavorful too. Great lunch spot and I especially like that its the type of lunch that gives you energy rather than makres you feel like you need to take a nap. Highly recommend this spot.“

“Akadi PDX was a WHOLE VIBE!!🤩 The service, atmosphere, food and drinks were AMAZING! Our Family felt at home breaking bread together! Thank you, Akadi PDX!!!🤗“

“The Somali cuisine at this establishment is exceptional, renowned for its delectable flavors and warm hospitality. Despite its somewhat unconventional appearance, the overall dining experience was highly satisfactory. The standout dishes included goat and chicken rice, as well as fried fish.“

“We had a fantastic experience here. Greeted by beautiful colors and decor upon walking in to the restaurant. Our server was so kind & made great recommendations on what to order.

The food was AMAZING. So flavorful while also being healthy & nutritious.

We had been searching for an Ethiopian restaurant to eat at, and I’m so happy we came across Gebeta! We will absolutely be back.“

“I ordered the lamb shank and it was delicious. The meat fell off the bone. No knife needed! The flavor was great and it was really juicy.
The owner was very friendly and recommended several other dishes to try when I'm back in the area. I would highly recommend giving this place a try.
Don't be discouraged by the food court atmosphere, it was quiet and clean.“

“This place is amaaaazing! Our teenager was asking for egusi and fufu, and when I looked up reviews it was clear this was the place to go. We ordered a ton of food for 5 people not realizing the chef was working alone, but he really came through for us, drinks and all. Every bit was so savory and delicious - my favorites were the meat pie, goat stew, and collard greens, but I tried some of everything we ordered (most of the menu) and it was all stupendous, including the blended fruit drinks. The location has more of an old punk music venue vibe so I'm glad we got it to go, but the chef says they are opening a full service restaurant location soon and we are looking forward to checking it out. Try this place, it's worth every penny.“

“Black Star Grill catered our wedding. They created an amazing menu and even delivered to our venue. Due to our covid concerns, they boxed each meal separately. This was very convenient to take home after the wedding. The food was DELICIOUS, even the staff loved the food. Many of our guests got to experience West African food for the first time. Thank you for being a part of our wedding!“

“I'm giving this restaurant a 5-star rating because they try so hard to please everyone and you know how hard that is to do. The service was good even a little understaffed the night we went. They tried their best to keep a hundred people happy and fed. The food is ample and very affordable for a 5-course meal of soup, salad, bastilla, entree, dessert, and sweet tea. It's a Portland iconic experience everyone would love. Is it perfect? Maybe, not for tall Americans with long legs sitting on little cushion tuffs, but it's a true Moroccan slice of life for us who enjoy different cuisines and atmospheres while dining. It's a very popular place requiring reservations. People want to linger, so the turn-over is probably unpredictable. Come chill. Come and enjoy a good meal and a beautiful belly dancer as cultural entertainment. Long may the restaurant enchant our city!“