I am rounding up. Though everything is not to my taste, there is something for everyone…read more I love the samosas and cow foot soup. The maffe and okra are good as well. The oxtails had a slight chew and were slightly sweet. Not bad, but not how I like mine. First time trying the egusi. It had lots of organs. I liked it better the next day and would try it again. I really enjoy the pleasant familial environment.

They give you a large portion. It was so good and so flavorful! Line was out the door and they were…read morebusy the entire hour and a half that I was there. The food is definitely worth it! Staff was nice too. The parking lot is small - it's in a shared small shopping center/strip. Good seating and clean place!

Hidden gem! Truly delicious food and excellent service. Recommend getting extra sides of their…read moresauces and add them to all kinds of food at home that I cook.

From the owner: We are a West African Donut shop offering unique flavors from various parts of the continentread more

I like that Cincinnati now has more ethnic restaurants as they bring so much value to the community…read moreand will open up the taste buds. This was my first time trying Senegalese food and it was really good! I am happy that I went with my friend who is originally from Senegal and she helped me pick out what to eat. I trusted her and it was very delicious. I tried the national dish of Senegal - Thiebou Jien - it is broken rice with a whole bunch of side dishes (they do have some Vietnamese influence if you read up on the history of Senegal). My friend also ordered this okra stew with fish, which is thick and sticky that you eat with rice. It was good as well. I think my experience was good because I had my friend there who knew what to order. She also let me try a hibiscus drink (which was quite sweet), which is the national drink of Senegal along with a drink made from the Baobap tree (looks like milk). They have street parking and also a paid lot across the street.

The reason I had not reviewed this place is because of the poor customer service each time I tried…read moreto order take out in person. I finally ordered delivery online. The maffe was average, maybe could have used more flavor. The yassa has good flavors but I do not believe that chicken was freshly cooked, it seemed like leftovers. Not sure if I will reorder.

We were excited to try something new, especially after seeing all the great reviews, but we…read morecouldn't even get seated because the host didn't speak or understand much, if any, English. We asked for a table for 3, and it was clear he had no idea what we were saying. We ended up just leaving because it was so awkward.

Food- HUGE portions. The menu is simple and not complicated. I got the lamb with rice and it comes…read morewith a side salad. The meat was tender and well seasoned. The rice was sublime. It was seasoned with spices so it was fragrant and flavorful. Service- They were quick and friendly. No frills. Locale- This place is a no frills hole in the wall. It looks thrown together and empty. Don't expect lavish decoration or upscale furniture. However, what you can expect is a place that is loved by the community and they have a closed off section for prayer (for my Muslim friends) they are kind and welcoming. I would 100% come visit again. Price- it's a little pricey but on average with the local market and $18 for the amount of food I got is good.

Stopped in while I was visiting nearby. Got the steak caraba and it was super good; tender pieces…read moreof steak stir fried with onions, peppers, ginger, and spicy rice with fried plantains on the side. Delicious and healthy. I'd come back all the time if I lived in the area.

The Mama Afrique Nigerian Cuisine food truck had a long waiting line at the Taste of CIncinnati…read morethis weekend, but I'd heard great things about the food, so I decided to give them a try nevertheless. And yes, it was quite a wait, at both the ordering line and the pickup line. But it was definitely worth it. I ordered the Suyo, basically grilled beef coated with a peanut sauce. It was amazing -- the beef was tender, and the peanut "sauce" was more like a paste, coating every part of the beef well. And the flavor with a complex, delicious kick that I can't quite describe -- I tasted peanut, but also a complex combination of spices that were delicious. Add to this a colorful, beautifully-designed, easily-recognizable truck, and friendly servers. I've now checked out their website, and will be looking for them at their next appearance. Maybe next time I'll try the Jollof Rice and plantains.

We got yelled at by a woman I suppose was Mama Afriquenc herself and told to get out the way so…read morethey could server other customers after requesting our food to be remade due to our oxtails being overly gelatinous. No refunds and horrible customer service. There were two other employees and neither apologized for their colleagues actions towards us or attempted to help rectify the issue. If you enjoy being ridiculed for voicing an honest opinion about mid food I recommend this place, if not go get tacos!

My friend and I have been wanting to try jollof rice and fufu and this was the perfect spot for…read morethat! Food was very authentic and had good flavor so if you're into this cuisine I would definitely recommend it. It is a small space inside but there is seating available so that you can enjoy the food fresh which I will say is definitely the way to go. The service was amazing. We found out about this place through someone's Instagram story and so they asked to see the picture and helped with what was on it from the menu and what else they recommended as first timers. They also helped with how to eat Fufu and the proper way in doing so. The staff was very friendly and honestly made the experience really good as it can sometimes be scary going to a new cuisine for the first time and not knowing what to expect!

The food is excellent! The dishes I tried all had unique, distinct flavors. It was yummy. Peanut…read morebutter soup w/ mixed meat, oxtails and delicious but expensive jollof rice-it was a big portion. Nothing fancy as far as the store is concerned, but I enjoyed speaking with other patrons as I waited. The deduction is due to menu pricing being different than actual pricing. Also, I was quoted 30-40 minutes but it was an hour. I just took out my laptop and got some work done. I would order ahead. The location is not close for me, but it's worth it!

I love Ethiopian food and their spices and flavors! This place has the best Ethiopian food in…read moreCincinnati. I've tried their veggie plate with doro wat and it was amazing seasoned perfectly with good sized portions. The ambiance is great they have so much culture in their restaurant. Service was great it is a family owned business so you will be served with love and care.

No frills Ethiopian restaurant. Of the many Ethiopian restaurants I've been to; this one had very…read morelittle options. No sambusas, no honey wine, and few options for the platter. Though the options are few; they were still delicious. I got a vegan/ vegetarian platter and all of the items were tasty.

Cheap and very good. Never had Ethiopian food before so tried a variety of dishes. It was good but…read moretoo vegetarian and too messy for me. The Indian food was quite good - nice spices, big portions. Patient service - explained everything quite well. Plain, but comfortable, dining room and fortunately (and necessarily) includes a handwashing station. Public garage parking right next door. Out of most beer selections when we were there but did have a couple of Indian brands.

This location has street metered parking or a paid parking lot close by. This space is big and…read moreopen. The service is efficient. We have eaten here several times sometimes for the Ethiopian food and sometimes for the Indian food. Their food is consistently good. The garlic naan is good. All the flavors from the curry and tikka masala are good as well. We typically get our food quickly.

Hanilul Kitchen is a Somalian Food restaurant that serves some pretty unique and delicious foods…read more All of which is Zabiha Halal. We were greeted right away by a really nice gentleman who answered all our questions about menu items and helped us order. I tried the drink called Bissap which was made from hibiscus flowers and mint. It was very refreshing and went well with the food. We tried the Somali Sambusa appetizer which was a filled crispy pastry pocket with shredded seasoned beef, onion and seasoning blend. They were really good. We then ordered the Chicken Suqaar which was thinly sliced chicken breast, onions, exotic spices with red and green peppers. It was served with a fragrant Somali rice. All the food was delicious, service excellent and ambience was fun and unique. Don't be scared to try this place. You'll be surprised by the food. The menu is simple but the food is prepared fresh, has unique spices (not hot) and will satisfy your appetite!

Food here is amazing! We came here after leaving the airport looking for quick food, glad we came…read morein. Service was amazing, mango drink was amazing, overall 10/10