Heritage African Restaurant

Delicious plantains and oxtail stew. I really enjoyed this restaurant. Lots of options and portions were really big.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

I've ordered a few meals from this restaurant both on a recommendation to try Nigerian and broader West African cuisine and also out of enthusiasm to just try something new and different.

I am happy to say that I have been happy with all of my orders. Egusi Soup w/ a side of Fufu was warm and earthy with a variety of spices. Using the Fufu (sort of akin to a large dumpling) to absorb juices was a pleasant texture compliment.

Jollof Rice will be pleasant for anyone who likes tomato-forward flavors and spices. Very solid as a side dish or a main dish.

Lastly I ordered Mafe (Peanut stew) with a side of coconut rice since I figured the coconut and peanut buttery notes would play off each other well and they did very well!

It is worth noting that this establishment does cook with bone-in meat (at least with the red meats) since that is the more traditional method. It was not bothersome for me but I know it could catch some folks off guard. Bone marrow is a great flavor enhancer either way!

Food: 5

Service: 5

I didn't dine in so can't give a review on that but I ordered through a 3rd party delivery and was blown away by the restaurant they called me to let me know they were out of something and had to substitute.. the food was incredible and was promised double fufu on my next visit! Highly recommend! Great customer service 👏

Food: 5

Service: 5

Oxtail stew is amazing 🤩. My husband enjoys the other foods too

Food: 5

Service: 4

Absolutely amazing experience! The food was absolutely delicious and the people were so kind! Such a warm, welcoming place. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Beautiful decor, excellent service, delicious and filling food. Will definitely be back to try more!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

They were out of half of the menu items on a Saturday afternoon.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I got take-out from here a few nights ago. I'm relatively new to this cuisine but have been wanting to try a stew for a while now so got the black-eyed peas stew without meat, fufu, fried plantains and a side salad. Holy moly this place is good! had no idea what to expect but I have never been so grateful for leftovers the next day. Truly a gem in the neighborhood, can't wait to dine-in next time!

Food: 5

My family and I went to this restaurant to try it out. It was so good. I've never had African food before and it was phenomenal. Even my grandkids who are picky ate a bite of at least everything. I would highly recommend coming here. It is so good. The wait staff is so sweet and nice and the vibe is awesome. Next time my family and I are in Everett. We plan on coming again .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Savory food, awesome service! Learned about the Baobab Tree and the wonderful fruit that comes from it. We had a great experience. Fatu and staff were very kind. We will be back for sure.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hands down the best meal in recent memory. Oh my god. Take my money!!! So coming back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mafe w/fufu vegetarian, DELICIOUS and filling, more than I could finish, took some to go. Very nice inside space, folks & service

Amazing food! Beautiful restaurant. Got the lamb with salad per the owner’s recommendation, get the hot sauce! Atima (the owner) was my server and very nice. Food came fast.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Some of the BEST food I've ever had. This was a damn near religious experience. This is my favorite restaurant now.
I love finding places where its no frills while still nicely decorated and clean, and you can walk in to get handed some food that you can taste as well as feel the love they put into it. I ordered the lamb jollof rice and fataya pies, the spices were on point, the textures were perfect, and was a well balanced plate.
While they are a little understaffed, (they had one waiter and he had to do nightly prayers for short period,) it's understandable given the economy, being a weekday, and being a small business. Typically I dont care how fast I get checked out with a bill, but they still filled that space by connecting with me as a person. Fatima was absolutely the sweetest (also one of the people who was cooking my food) I live an hour away and I will be back here soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

DoorDash pickup. Woman who brought out the food so my mom could deliver was cold, bored, barely made eye contact, barely said a thing, no smile. My mom was kind. Couldn't have been done to a better person who is also battling cancer. You never know what someone is going through. Not sure what the predjudice is all about. Very unprofessional. We won't pickup from there again.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 1