The food was one of the freshes African foods i have ever had and I will be back! It was so delicious.. I loved
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
timi kale
It's a restaurant so the most important food, taste definitely 4 stars.I want to guess it's under new management because the photo that comes up is pretty much the place, except not much going on.Service only one person there so that should say everything.Atmosphere, definitely better for take out. Fridge empty, shelves empty.. like a business just starting up.But again, it's a restaurant and the food was ? great!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Bitter Leaf
Godwin Olekanma
Best food in Houston, Always consistent with the way the food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Stew, Jollof Rice with Fish Beef or Chicken, Pounded Yam
OGphantom ghost
overall
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Super Nova
You cannot go off the prices you see online you want to ask them the price over the phone . the designers soup is always on point..the Eugusi is usually good but make sure you clarify if you want your meat tough or not .this time it was a struggle to eat the meat. I wasn't sure if it really was goat or beef but overall good food.
Food: 2
Service: 5
WaterTree Riverstone
Mrs. Ade gave excellent service and the food was extremely good! Ordered Okra and Egusi.??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Okra Stew, Egusu with Fufu, Pounded Yam
Denny Cars
Loook the food is amazing & delicious!!Me & My girl love the food here. Ask for ade!She is friendly always gives good portions. U want good naija food? U come here bro.I’m not cooking To night thanks to y’all. 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ all day. Meat pie fire egusi fire,Ogbono fire. Every meal is tasty!!My girl lickin egusi off her fingers after the meal & is taking the leftovers to work! That’s a win for meeeeee.
I really dislike leaving bad reviews but I had to because this restaurant owner (Adeline) needs to be exposed. After wanting African food I came across Amala joint on Google read the reviews and decided to give this place a try which was a big mistake the reviews must be fake! I drove from across town 45-50 min to get there. First red flag ? no one was there the restaurant was completely empty the employee was sitting at one of the tables watching tv with her young daughter. She didn’t greet me which was the second red flag ? I said hello politely and proceed to walk ahead and look on the menu that’s placed towards the front on the wall I ordered my food and left. Opened the bag no food cultery or napkins had to go back in and get eating utensils third red flag ?Anyway once I started to eat the food it taste a bit old but I try to ignore it thinking it was just in my head and kept eating it towards the end of the night my stomach went to hurting and I got heart burn real bad. I ordered the Jollof rice and fish efo riro and pounded yam and plantains. I only ate some of the Jollof rice and all the fish and one plaintain so bc of my upset stomach i never had a chance to eat the other food. I contacted the store and was told to contact the owner Adeline I called her she immediately got defensive and told me to just send her my receipt of the order once I did she said she’ll be in contact with me but never did get back to me after 24 hours I reached back out to her via text she responded she wld get back to me after her church service but again she never did all these red flags ? I lost count by now so once I reached out to her again via text and told her I wouldn’t want to go through my bank to get my refund but I would if I had to because at this point it’s obvious she’s avoiding me she finally called my phone and again in defense mode wouldn’t let me talk talking over me etc once everything was said from her she ended the conversation with didn’t you say you would contact your bank to get your money just go through your bank I’m sorry I can not give you your money back.Please be very careful at this place the reviews are fake and that’s why this place is empty right now because of the poor service and quality of food that’s being served. If I could give 0 stars I would. You don’t treat your customer in this manner all because of a dollar bill. You will never prosper this way!!! Your establishment will eventually be closed because of how you run your business!! You tried to make it hard for me to get my money back but I will get my money back through my bank!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Chi A.
I was really excited to try Amala Joint based on the reviews, but I should have paid attention to who was leaving the reviews and when the reviews were left. Sigh. My friend and I placed an order via UberEats on Sunday around 7pm. I got the jollof with fish, efo riro with fish and eba and she got ewedu with amala. We left notes about how we wanted our food and the restaurant called to confirm, which we appreciated. So again, I was hopeful this would be a great foodie experience. Our food got to us about an hour later and boy was I disappointed. The jollof didn't come with plantain (but the image on UberEats had plantain in it) and it was extremely spicy AND they used so much maggi. It was so disgusting that I threw it away. The fish wasn't seasoned well either so it was beyond a waste of money. The efo riro and the ewedu were good until we both got sick the next day. I'll assume we got the scraps after a busy day because there's no way this is what they serve on a daily to their customers.
Rina O.
Good food, authentic ambiance, service was good better than avg Thanks !Suya and okoro was good
The portions were very generous with three huge pieces of beef, shaki and ponmo. The amala is made fresh to order and the flavors are authentic just like you would get in any bukka in Ibadan. Hands down the best amala place in Houston!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Amala and Ewedu
Infinite JL
I drive 1hour to come here to eat. Their food is delicious and everyone can eat it. It’s not too spicy or hot. It’s in moderation. I’ve been to other African restaurants to eat, but Amala joint is the best so far. Their food is delicious, the environment is very conducive and friendly. Customer service is top notch. Give it a try and you’d be so glad you did. Thank me later.
Rebecca Vazquez
Honestly best African food in the area. The fufu was perfect and soup was so flavorful.
Ritodhi C.
I've been dipping my toes into the underrated cuisine of the African diaspora lately, so decided to make the drive to this unpretentious cafeteria-style Nigerian spot outside the loop. I think it's mostly frequented by regulars because the young lady behind the counter seemed a little surprised to see us walk in. There are no prices on the in-house menu, but the main plates range from $15-$20. Some of the flavors are certainly acquired tastes that will challenge unaccustomed palates, but overall I would give my experience a 3.5/5. Jollof Rice w/ Chicken - the prototypical West African rice dish which consists chewy granules stewed in a slightly spicy and sweet tomato broth. It was fragrant and mellow in taste. The chicken itself was well-cooked and juicy which some beautifully crispy skin. Egusi - a traditional soup made from ground melon seeds, stock, leafy vegetables, and meat. The taste of this dish was more challenging for me and featured funky, nutty, and earthy notes. There were off-cuts of meat and offal mixed in; the cow skin was chewy but didn't add much flavor and I'm just not a fan of tripe in general. I have had versions of egusi that I really liked, but this one wasn't my favorite. Goat Stew - this was probably my least favorite dish. The meat was overcooked to the point of being leathery, and the bone-to-meat ratio was less than ideal. The flavor itself was decent. Our "swallow" of choice with the above was fufu, or pounded fermented cassava, which was like a bouncier and milder form of mashed potatoes that clings to all the spicy sauces and stews. The staff took good care of us and I would definitely come back to try some of their other recommendations.
Dily Bruno
The restaurant is located in a little shopping plaza which looks a little sketch at first glance, but I’m giving 5 stars because Amala’s joint was the perfect experience. I’m a fan of Nigerian food and have eaten at about 6 different Naija spots in the Houston area, but their service was by far the best. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was how clean and tidy everything was. Sanitizer and hand soap at every table and they bring a bowl of water with your meal so you can clean your hands. Also, the dining room didn’t smell heavily like food, which was nice since I had somewhere to be afterward. I had Efo with pounded yam and tilapia. Y’all!!! It was soooo good. Perfect level of spice for those that can’t handle too much heat, but enough for those of us that really enjoy the kick of peppers. The tilapia was perfectly cooked. A little crisp on the outside, soft & flaky fish on the inside. The ladies that took care of us were absolutely sweet. I don’t usually rate on Google but I just had to rate on both Yelp and here!!! If you’re still reading stop and go to Amala’s Joint for some bomb food!!
The food was one of the freshes African foods i have ever had and I will be back! It was so delicious.. I loved
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's a restaurant so the most important food, taste definitely 4 stars.I want to guess it's under new management because the photo that comes up is pretty much the place, except not much going on.Service only one person there so that should say everything.Atmosphere, definitely better for take out. Fridge empty, shelves empty.. like a business just starting up.But again, it's a restaurant and the food was ? great!!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Bitter Leaf
Best food in Houston, Always consistent with the way the food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Stew, Jollof Rice with Fish Beef or Chicken, Pounded Yam
overall
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
You cannot go off the prices you see online you want to ask them the price over the phone . the designers soup is always on point..the Eugusi is usually good but make sure you clarify if you want your meat tough or not .this time it was a struggle to eat the meat. I wasn't sure if it really was goat or beef but overall good food.
Food: 2
Service: 5
Mrs. Ade gave excellent service and the food was extremely good! Ordered Okra and Egusi.??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Okra Stew, Egusu with Fufu, Pounded Yam
Loook the food is amazing & delicious!!Me & My girl love the food here. Ask for ade!She is friendly always gives good portions. U want good naija food? U come here bro.I’m not cooking To night thanks to y’all. 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ all day. Meat pie fire egusi fire,Ogbono fire. Every meal is tasty!!My girl lickin egusi off her fingers after the meal & is taking the leftovers to work! That’s a win for meeeeee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Designer Stew, Egusu with Fufu, Meat Pie, African Goat
I really dislike leaving bad reviews but I had to because this restaurant owner (Adeline) needs to be exposed. After wanting African food I came across Amala joint on Google read the reviews and decided to give this place a try which was a big mistake the reviews must be fake! I drove from across town 45-50 min to get there. First red flag ? no one was there the restaurant was completely empty the employee was sitting at one of the tables watching tv with her young daughter. She didn’t greet me which was the second red flag ? I said hello politely and proceed to walk ahead and look on the menu that’s placed towards the front on the wall I ordered my food and left. Opened the bag no food cultery or napkins had to go back in and get eating utensils third red flag ?Anyway once I started to eat the food it taste a bit old but I try to ignore it thinking it was just in my head and kept eating it towards the end of the night my stomach went to hurting and I got heart burn real bad. I ordered the Jollof rice and fish efo riro and pounded yam and plantains. I only ate some of the Jollof rice and all the fish and one plaintain so bc of my upset stomach i never had a chance to eat the other food. I contacted the store and was told to contact the owner Adeline I called her she immediately got defensive and told me to just send her my receipt of the order once I did she said she’ll be in contact with me but never did get back to me after 24 hours I reached back out to her via text she responded she wld get back to me after her church service but again she never did all these red flags ? I lost count by now so once I reached out to her again via text and told her I wouldn’t want to go through my bank to get my refund but I would if I had to because at this point it’s obvious she’s avoiding me she finally called my phone and again in defense mode wouldn’t let me talk talking over me etc once everything was said from her she ended the conversation with didn’t you say you would contact your bank to get your money just go through your bank I’m sorry I can not give you your money back.Please be very careful at this place the reviews are fake and that’s why this place is empty right now because of the poor service and quality of food that’s being served. If I could give 0 stars I would. You don’t treat your customer in this manner all because of a dollar bill. You will never prosper this way!!! Your establishment will eventually be closed because of how you run your business!! You tried to make it hard for me to get my money back but I will get my money back through my bank!!!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I was really excited to try Amala Joint based on the reviews, but I should have paid attention to who was leaving the reviews and when the reviews were left. Sigh. My friend and I placed an order via UberEats on Sunday around 7pm. I got the jollof with fish, efo riro with fish and eba and she got ewedu with amala. We left notes about how we wanted our food and the restaurant called to confirm, which we appreciated. So again, I was hopeful this would be a great foodie experience. Our food got to us about an hour later and boy was I disappointed. The jollof didn't come with plantain (but the image on UberEats had plantain in it) and it was extremely spicy AND they used so much maggi. It was so disgusting that I threw it away. The fish wasn't seasoned well either so it was beyond a waste of money. The efo riro and the ewedu were good until we both got sick the next day. I'll assume we got the scraps after a busy day because there's no way this is what they serve on a daily to their customers.
Good food, authentic ambiance, service was good better than avg Thanks !Suya and okoro was good
Restaurantji Recommends
The portions were very generous with three huge pieces of beef, shaki and ponmo. The amala is made fresh to order and the flavors are authentic just like you would get in any bukka in Ibadan. Hands down the best amala place in Houston!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Amala and Ewedu
I drive 1hour to come here to eat. Their food is delicious and everyone can eat it. It’s not too spicy or hot. It’s in moderation. I’ve been to other African restaurants to eat, but Amala joint is the best so far. Their food is delicious, the environment is very conducive and friendly. Customer service is top notch. Give it a try and you’d be so glad you did. Thank me later.
Honestly best African food in the area. The fufu was perfect and soup was so flavorful.
I've been dipping my toes into the underrated cuisine of the African diaspora lately, so decided to make the drive to this unpretentious cafeteria-style Nigerian spot outside the loop. I think it's mostly frequented by regulars because the young lady behind the counter seemed a little surprised to see us walk in. There are no prices on the in-house menu, but the main plates range from $15-$20. Some of the flavors are certainly acquired tastes that will challenge unaccustomed palates, but overall I would give my experience a 3.5/5. Jollof Rice w/ Chicken - the prototypical West African rice dish which consists chewy granules stewed in a slightly spicy and sweet tomato broth. It was fragrant and mellow in taste. The chicken itself was well-cooked and juicy which some beautifully crispy skin. Egusi - a traditional soup made from ground melon seeds, stock, leafy vegetables, and meat. The taste of this dish was more challenging for me and featured funky, nutty, and earthy notes. There were off-cuts of meat and offal mixed in; the cow skin was chewy but didn't add much flavor and I'm just not a fan of tripe in general. I have had versions of egusi that I really liked, but this one wasn't my favorite. Goat Stew - this was probably my least favorite dish. The meat was overcooked to the point of being leathery, and the bone-to-meat ratio was less than ideal. The flavor itself was decent. Our "swallow" of choice with the above was fufu, or pounded fermented cassava, which was like a bouncier and milder form of mashed potatoes that clings to all the spicy sauces and stews. The staff took good care of us and I would definitely come back to try some of their other recommendations.
The restaurant is located in a little shopping plaza which looks a little sketch at first glance, but I’m giving 5 stars because Amala’s joint was the perfect experience. I’m a fan of Nigerian food and have eaten at about 6 different Naija spots in the Houston area, but their service was by far the best. The first thing I noticed when I walked in was how clean and tidy everything was. Sanitizer and hand soap at every table and they bring a bowl of water with your meal so you can clean your hands. Also, the dining room didn’t smell heavily like food, which was nice since I had somewhere to be afterward. I had Efo with pounded yam and tilapia. Y’all!!! It was soooo good. Perfect level of spice for those that can’t handle too much heat, but enough for those of us that really enjoy the kick of peppers. The tilapia was perfectly cooked. A little crisp on the outside, soft & flaky fish on the inside. The ladies that took care of us were absolutely sweet. I don’t usually rate on Google but I just had to rate on both Yelp and here!!! If you’re still reading stop and go to Amala’s Joint for some bomb food!!