A referral brought me to their very cool website. Their menu brought me to the restaurant at…read moreopening. I love all food ethnicities, now I can add west Africa! I ordered the popular 'I Love Spinach' and was not disappointed. This might be the tastiest food I have had in a very long time. It was served fresh, hot and slightly spicy. The fried plantains were almost like having dessert on the same plate. I could not have asked for better. Great service as I was the only one there during the first hour to sit and savor. I did see about 10 people pick up orders to go. Bonus that the owners are from Ghana. The ambiance had me feeling that I was in Africa. When I return or order take out, I want to check out The West Hut, West Style Sobolo and Okra Go Follow. I see only two less than five star reviews. It would appear that the owners read them and are quick to remedy the complaints. I left there so full that I won't be eating again until tomorrow. The beef on my plate was perfect and huge chunks!

What a great find?! I knew I liked plaintains but the kelewele spices elevated them to a whole new…read morelevel. The "I Love Spinach" entree with chicken was delicious, as I could honestly eat that spinach every day. Lastly, the jollof rice was beautifully prepared and plated. I will definitely be ordering again.

I stumbled upon this restaurant and just had to try it. I walked in during lunch hours on a…read moreSaturday and I was the only one in there outside of staff. The place was clean, but small with about seven tables. I ordered at the counter and sat and waited for my jollof rice and red snapper. My mouth watered as I thought about the meal. Once i received my meal, I had no regrets on my choices. The rice was filled with veggies and chicken. The red snapper was fried to perfection. And the fried plantains melted in my mouth. The meal was very delicious, hearty, enough for two people. Some would not agree with the price to eat here. My lunch meal was $35. I noticed several people coming and going with pickup orders. This is a hidden gem. I'd definitely return to try other items. Accessible entrance.

I have been obsessed with West African Cuisine for years. My favorite AZ spot is temporarily closed…read morebecause of a kitchen fire so I had to find food elsewhere. I have to say West African Cuisine is hitting all the taste buds and making them dance. I ordered them on DoorDash but I will definitely take a trip to have this food in the restaurant. I ordered the pepper soup with goat meat and the pepper soup with seafood, fufu and jollof rice. The food was soo good! The pepper soup was spicy and delicious. It was my first time trying the seafood pepper soup, I am so glad I ordered it. It was full or shrimp, fish and crab. The broth tasted like gumbo. I have a second favorite African restaurant now.

Lovely thoughtful greeting & service. Watermelon salad &…read moregoat cheese a huge hit. We shared the black cod which was divine and beautifully prepared. The converted house made each room cozy and charming. Our only challenge was the noise factor - not sure what can be done to address it. A full house with joyful guests is a wonderful thing to see.

I'm a little torn over Latha. It wasn't horrible, but there were a couple missteps during my visit…read more First things first. I made a reservation for a Saturday evening for the outdoor music performance. When I arrived, I was seated inside the restaurant. It was probably my mistake for not correcting them, but I thought it was odd that they specifically have you make reservations for the outdoor tables where the performance would be but not sit you there. I ordered a cocktail and got the Chef's Journey which is a pre-fixe 3-course menu. You get to choose an appetizer and an entree. For dessert, you automatically get the pound cake. For my appetizer, I went with the salad. It consisted of hearts of palm, strawberries, cashews, and honey over greens. For my entree, I went with the Dayboat Moqueca which consisted of fish (salmon) over rice grits with broccolini and pickled onions. When it was time for dessert, I was asked what I wanted for dessert. I was confused about why they were asking because I thought there was only one option, but the server made it seem like I had a choice despite me ordering the Chef's Journey. Due to that, I ordered the dessert option that didn't come with the pre-fixe menu. Luckily, the check was brought to me before I got dessert because I was charged for that dessert and had to clear it up. Needless to say, I ended up with the pound cake that I originally was supposed to get. With that being said, I enjoyed my food and the staff were nice. I liked the overall vibe of the restaurant. There were just some hiccups in the experience. When I go back to Phoenix, I would return and give it another shot.

Nkechis pot is finally in Tempe and the food is amazing! I've been on a Nigerian food hunt for some…read moretime, others have failed to provide the spice and taste we were looking for. When we found her restaurant, we have continued to come back time on end and have never been disappointed with their food and service. My current favorites- jollof rice with turkey and Ponmo Alata. Amazing! Food is full of flavor- from the rice and it's aromas, to the Turkey and it's light sauce. Perfection ! The Ponmo is spicy and as a first timer of the dish, I continue to order it everytime! We have also ordered Egusi soup with fufu, Efo Riro and goat pepper soup. One thing I have noticed is I have not taken pictures of their plates! I will be back with an update to this. The Tempe food court location is nice. Easy to place and order, sit and eat, and or pick up and go! They still take phone orders. Highly recommend you try them out!

I was really excited to try this place out ! I saw all the comments and positive feedback on social…read moremedia and the food itself looked amazing . But, unfortunately for me my experience was the exact opposite . This location is set in the Tempe food court. So automatically I was turned off by the fact it's not personable no interaction with the actual creator or business owner . You have to order through a kiosk ( which I do understand the idea of conveniency culture .) But places like this deserve to be show cased . What I ordered was fried plantains, Ogbono Soup , with two pieces of chicken , poundo fufu, and two sodas . For starters , The plantains were a bit undercooked, the soup was lacking flavor very ( oily , had no other contents but broth and the chicken ) so what was advertised on the menu looked NOTHING like what I got , no fixings such as ( no okra , the peppers etc) . The chicken was dry and it didn't taste fresh at all , it had this peculiar after taste I couldn't quite put my finger on. Overall I wasn't at all satisfied with my food and I'd say this meal in particular wasn't worth the $51.00 whatsoever. I want to say I stand firmly on supporting black businesses, but I won't lie about my experience. I'd say i would give this place a second try and at least come back to try the Jollof rice since that seems to be their top seller as it was sold out .

Amazing experience! The atmosphere of the restaurant was very nice and was full of cultural art…read more This would make a nice date night spot. We ordered lentil sambusas as an appetizer, and it was well-cooked, crisp, and delicious. For the entree, we ordered the two veggie and two meat platter for two people. It was so much food that it gave us leftovers for two more meals. We usually eat a lot but this was amazing value for the price. Additionally, the food came out fast and the workers were very nice and answered our questions about the menu. Definitely would come back again!

HUGE portions!!! I got the 4 vegan entree with bread and a salad and I could barely lift the to-go…read morecontainer out the door! Not only were the portions huge, but they were also flavorful and unique. My personal favorites were the chickpeas and lentils. I will definitely be back!!!

I came here with a group of foodies that like to try different culture foods every so often. Café…read moreLalibela is a family-owned Ethiopian restaurant that has a long history here in the Valley going back to the 90s. I have dined here on a few occasions over the years. I love traveling to Africa and have visited a number of times. I haven't made it over to Ethiopia yet. Café Lalibela serves authentic Ethiopian cuisine with recipes that have been passed down through generation. The family that owns this place are passionate about sharing their culture. One of the family members came out and greeted our table. She shared a little bit about the history of Café Lalibela and how they made their way to Tempe. The staff also described the food that we were about to eat as they brought it out. We ordered a couple of platters and enjoyed eating it communally. The menu consists of Ethiopian favorites like Doro Wat, Tibs, Kitfo and a variety of vegan and gluten-free dishes. I am a big lentil fan and love that lentils are a big part of Ethiopian cuisine. I had the Lalibela Deluxe platter in front of me most of the evening and enjoyed the flavors and spices of each of the items. Ethiopian food is so vibrant and colorful. If you have never tried, they do not use silverware to pick up their food. Food is eaten with Injera - a spongy pancake-like flatbread that you use to scoop up your food. Café Lalibela has beautiful African décor all around the restaurant. They have a small shop in the front that sells gifts, food items, tea and coffee. I ended up buying a bag of coffee beans to take home.

Wanted to try out Ethiopian food so my friend chose this place…read more We got a platter where we could try a few meats and what not. Food was good, but meats were really over cooked. Flavor was alright, I guess not too sure what to have expected. One of the meats that were given to us, which happened to be my favorite, there was literally maybe three pieces to it, then the rest had a bit more. Ended up just letting my friend eat the whole thing since there wasn't as much protein as we thought there was going to be. The meal was suppose to feed two I believe. The appetizer we got was probably the best thing we ordered in my opinion.

Delicious food and our amazing servicer Azi helped us pick out what we wanted to eat and drink!…read moreDefinitely would go back and wound recommend to friends! Stop by if you are in the valley!

Abyssinia is an absolute Phoenix gem! The Signature platter was a generous feast of tender meats,…read morelentils, greens, vegetables, house-made cheese, and fresh injera, while the sizzling Fim Tibs was exceptionally flavorful. The traditional coffee ceremony--complete with glowing coals, fragrant incense, and beautifully served Ethiopian coffee--made the evening truly unforgettable. Authentic food, warm hospitality, pleasant attentive service, excellent value, and a wonderfully rich cultural experience. We cannot wait to return!

In short: Authentic Liberian Cuisine is a hole-in-the-wall gem for anyone craving West African food…read morein Phoenix. After living in Benin for two years, we were bummed that the nearest Beninese restaurant was in Tucson and found this place to fill a foodie hole in our hearts/stomachs. It did not disappoint! When we first walked in around 5pm on a weekday, it was pretty empty. Over the course of the evening though, we saw many people coming in for large pick up orders. Unassuming interior with an array of simple seating arrangements and afro-pop/music videos playing in the background. You can see the whole kitchen from dining area and can tell it's a family operation! The menu can be a little confusing as they have change their specials every day. If you're looking for something in particular and don't see it on the menu for that day, I would definitely call in to check. We went on a Thursday (special was potato greens), but they also happened to have cassava leaves available (usually Wednesday's special). The staff were also very kind in answering questions. There were a few items we never had before, and they offered us generous samples of what felt like the whole menu! I ended up getting the 1) fried fish with attieke and alloco (plantain) which I believe is an everyday special and 2) the potato greens stewed with meat and served with rice. It was about $20 each dish which was a little pricier than I anticipated until the portions came out: they were huge. I got a mountain of rice on a platter to go with my potato greens. No wonder people kept coming by to pick up for their family dinners! Ya'll, when I tasted this food, I almost shed a tear. The stewed potato greens were phenomenal. Well spiced with tons of flavor packed in, accompanied perfectly with rice or fufu. The meat stewed with the greens was also very tender and flavorful as well. Honestly, I don't remember if it was beef or pork but I found myself savoring every little morsel with rice. Mmmmm. As for the fried fish and attieke dish: attieke is like a slightly tangy grain made from cassava flour and water. The attieke flavor and texture was spot on, and their pepper sauce was like coming home. I will say that both their alloco and fish were a little dry for me (I like both practically deep fried), but I smothered it in their amazing pepper sauce and devoured it anyways. We also got some of their homemade bottled bissap and ginger beer that was great. *Note: they only have bottled water for sale, so if you go ham on the pepper sauce like we did, prepare yourself. I loved this place and can't wait to come back to try some of their other offerings when the craving hits!

Must be under new management because this place looks nothing like the pictures. The whole spot…read morefeels run down, like it's barely staying open. The portions definitely don't match the prices either--way overpriced for what you get. Only positives were that the food itself actually tasted good and the girl at the front was friendly, but that's about it.

Great Somali/east African food at a good price. Seems like they've been here for a while, for good…read morereason. Shares private parking in a strip mall; we had no issue finding a spot. Place was kind of empty on a weekday night but that didn't bother me. Lamb Shank - came with giant piece of lamb, bone in, rice, and a side salad. Everything was delicious and seasoned well. I was recommended to order this and now I'm recommending other people to order it lol. Beef Sukhaar - Well seasoned beef sukhaar with a salad on rice. This/the chicken sukhaar is perfect for a rice plate that you might want to have as lunch the next day. Sambusa - Comes with 2 nice and crispy large sambusas. Wish the filling was seasoned more but still good Portions are generous and food is delicious. This was a first time trying Somali food for us. They didn't have their special hilib (goat meat) when we visited - I'd love to be back to try that :)

Amazing food. Ambience leaves a bit to be desired but the chicken kabob is too good not to come…read moreback. The rice is addicting. Pretty reasonably priced too

Service was fast and amazing. They have great food here I give this place at five star…read more amazing just beautiful food:) I love it I recommend this to everyone can come and check it out soon :)

This was my first time trying this kind of food and i'm glad i tried it. The food was good…read more Here is the good and bad: This restaurant is in a bad part of town, and not pretty from the entrance. the inside isn't much better. when we entered there was no one there. The TV was on loud with a soccer game on. A man came out and sat us. we the meat sambusas. They were very good. The gentleman that served us was very nice. They sell water, you cannot get a glass.. only bottles. The prices of the food seemed reasonable. I got the Awaze Tibs(seasoned beef dish). this was very good. It came with the authentic Injera. (gluten free fermented bread) it has a spongy texture, a very sour dough like flavor. My daughter got the Alicia Wot (seasoned lamb dish). It was also very good. My problem lies with the service mostly. All the men that worked there, sat in the room with the TV, area watching the soccer game including our server. We sat there forever to get the door and then I had to go wake him for our bill. He didn't offer an itemized bill, just gave me the amount. I had to ask for an itemized bill. I'm not a fan of a restaurant that doesn't want to do their job. I will return and try more of the food, but i'm gonna have to figure out how to deal with the service.