I had never tried African food before, so I went in and asked the owner (I'm pretty sure he was the…read moreowner) and he steered me toward a spinach stew that was so flavorful! I was the only person there (it was early) and everyone was really warm and welcoming. I was going to get the food to go but decided to eat it there. The tablecloth was pretty dirty but it was more than made up for by how welcome I felt. And Three's Company was playing on the TV. What if Mr. Roper thought that Jack and Chrissy were in the bed together? Wouldn't that be crazy? Better act super over the top! Anyway, food: 10/10, service: 10/10, cleanliness: 5/10, bonus points to make up for it: 10

My daughter loves African food, she's tried many different restaurants and yet prefers to come back…read moreto this one. We used to live few miles away and never stopped by to eat. This restaurant is in the strip Plaza next to the New Horizon childcare. Colorful decorated restaurant and the owners super nice. I've always thought they served breakfast because I've seen breakfast items on their menu, but there's more. My daughter loves the egusi and fufu. I asked if they have any sambusa left and they did not but recommended I try the meat pie which has the same filling. That was delicious. The serving size for the egusi is big and good price. Tasty and spicy!

First time coming to Value foods and only second time trying African food. Overall great…read moreexperience. It's a grocery store with a butcher shop and then the deli counter in the back of the market. There was a line of about 6 people and after we lined up, more people waiting. The person ordering ahead of me was telling me that he was getting the whole fried tilapia and plantains, which was his favorite. Not gonna lie, sure did look good! We ordered the red okra stew, collard greens, and goat soup. They offer regular and large sizes and your choice of fufu or rice. Also ordered the fried plantains and a meat pie. The guy behind the counter was friendly and helpful. He let us know which ones contained peanuts (my son has a peanut allergy) and which ones were considered spicy (goat stew) but since I love spicy foods, I didn't mind. My review of the food: -Red Okra with fish and fufu: delicious, greasy, and flavorful. Be careful because the fish was a big chunk and still had bones. -Collard greens with meat and fufu: I think meat was chicken. Our favorite dish of all of them. Flavorful, greasy, and delicious. -Goat Stew and rice: so full of meat (with bones). The Goat chunks remind me of pork belly (fatty, chewy, flavorful). This stew was spicy. Strong goat flavor. Had habanero peppers. -plantains: they gave us so much! Starchy and sweet. Yummy -meat pie: was just ok. Felt a little dry. Overall good experience. Food was so flavorful and full of spices. A little more greasier than how I normally like to eat but the grease also helped with eating the fufu. Total bill was about $60. Was enough food to feed about 5-6 people. No seating area. Everything is packaged for to-go orders.

I have been going to this grocery store and restaurant for many years now. And today I am rating…read moretheir business with five stars which is the max I can give. To start with the customer service they are among the best if not the best. The cashiers and employees are full of respect and very helpful. Their foods are really good and tasteful, once you try it you will always try to come back. Lot of food choices are available and my favorite one is the Afra . Finally the employees, the grocery side and restaurant are very clean. I'll not hesitate to recommend this place to anyone. Keep up guys for your business and making the community happy.

One of the things I love about the Twin Cities is the varied and expansive presence of immigrant…read moreowned and operated restaurants. Any seasoned foodie will tell you that the ones tucked away, perhaps a bit more rough around the proverbial edges and missing bells and whistles are where you will find the most authentic (and delicious) cuisine. City Afrique was an INCREDIBLE experience in West African fare. I'm accustomed to food from this region, when cooked here, is often overly spiced, too salty or too hot. I ordered the okra sauce with fufu and it was the best I've ever eaten. And I've eaten a lot of okra sauce. The cook allowed you to add hot pepper as desired and the salt level was subtle and supportive of the sweet fufu and savory okra. I couldn't stop eating it- it was simply a perfect balance traditional flavors. Prices are very reasonable for home cooked West African dishes, which require extensive simmering and taste testing. Without rice, regular size dishes (they have large too) range around $11-16. With rice or fufu, prices range between $19-25. The ambiance and decor proudly displayed select traditional Liberian art and cultural pieces, along with other wall hangings reflective of bigger stores. The host greeted me warmly and shared it was his uncle's restaurant. When I shared my delight with the flavors, he brought out the cook. She was genuinely thrilled that her cooking was appreciated- the sign of a true culinary artist. They also have a small party room they rent out for $500 a night. You have to try this spot if you like West African fare. I will be back.

The food was so excellent! I got the cassava leaf and the fufu. It was so delicious. The portions…read morewere huge and the flavor was incredible. Fatu was such a friendly and kind server who went above and beyond! The restaurant was beautiful as well. I recommended it already to many friends! A friend did say they called once to order and the phone number didn't work? I'm unsure if that is still an issue. When I went I ordered to go at the restaurant and it was very quick.

Ordered fufu, chicken egusi soup, and jolloff rice. Was not overall pleased. The egusi was not…read moreedible and it is disappointing because they give such a generous amount. Service was pleasant. As for ambiance, they are attached to a market and the smells seep into the restaurant which is very underwhelming. The jollof rice was the saving grace of my meal.

I've tried other African restaurants but this was the very first I tried and I'm still hooked!…read more Parking could be better. The seating area in the back deserves a better presentation, but the food? 10/10. Now, usually when I go I ALWAYS get the collard greens. They taste fresh, flavorful, has a nice crunch, and a hint of spice. The guy who owns the restaraunt with his wife is so sweet. I enjoy seeing him each time that I come in. My first time here was in 2013. I'll always come back.

It's hard to find and off the beaten path but it's worth the effort! The food is very tasty, very…read moreaffordable, and the ambiance is no-nonsense, "let's eat and drink tea" kind of place. Baarakallah is set back from the street and tucked inside a corridor that is shared by a Halaal grocery shop. Once you arrive inside, the clientele may observe you but it's fine. The server at the front is approachable and can describe the dishes and is very prompt with service. And the food is spicy yet balanced, savory but not over seasoned. The prices are very affordable for the amount of food you get! We were very happy with the beef over rice and the samosa style pastries. Great food and a unique experience.

Hole in the wall so you know it'll be good! We came in with no real knowledge of Somali foods (but…read moresome of Kenya and Ethiopia), yet the menu was still fairly relatable even without any prior experience. Most importantly, they had the menu of the previous restaurant still up - a Mediterranean place it looked like - and the woman in charge said they could make Somali versions of most of that. So I asked for a chicken sandwich using the Somali stewed chicken and my partner got the chicken stew plate (suqar I think). Both were delightful, and the Somali-styled black tea was deliciously like a chai tea. Highly recommend.

I met one of the kindest cooks/cashiers at Karibu! And he made the most amazing (and affordable!)…read moreSambusas. I can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu. So considerate, I was asked, "Do you mind waiting 5 minutes while I make your order?" Then we had a great conversation about giraffe preserves on the Somalian/Kenyan border-- a beautiful story from a young man who graduated from Johnson HS. The store was bright colored and really casual. What a great restaurant to have in the Payne/Phalen neighborhood!

Delicious food and tea and wonderfully helpful staff! We wanted to bring samosas and falafel to a…read moreholiday poluck and asked for guidance. This place delivered, even providing an ingredients list when asked so that those at our party with food allergies could enjoy the food as well. We will be back!

Owned and run by a family from Djibouti, this has an air of informality melded with friendliness…read morethat is common at many new Sub-Saharan African restaurants. The food was okay, but I give 4 stars because the owner's son, who served me, was so kind. Next time I will arrive earlier before the goat stew disappears.

The staff are very helpful and friendly! The hummus is a great snack! I would like to see more…read morevegetarian options!

A quiet space with a wide selection of delicious food and friendly service! The traditional tea…read morewith milk hit the spot!

Solid Somali take-out place. We had gyros, a variety of sambusas (beef, chicken, and fish), curried…read moregoat, and Somali bread and were pretty happy with everything. The fish sambusa wasn't really my thing but I'd have any of the rest of it again.