Was craving Jollof rice after having it only once a few months ago. Found this little gem of a grocery with a small restaurant inside. Nice and sweet lady took my order. I got the Jollof rice and chicken ( chicken fell off the bone),vegetable and fufu. My goodness the flavors!!! I was in my happy place!!! So much food and so delicious! Alittle heat if you like spice. I will definitely be back again!! read more

Afro Cook House - On the left Jollof Rice and chicken. Right side Vegatable and fufu - African Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

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Phenomenal food, service and what a variety of African foods! We had the rice and chicken and banga chicken and it didn't disappoint. Small but plenty of space to eat and the staff are so kind. Easy to find as well! read more

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Once again I found myself making a trip to the 71st and Lewis area, so I decided to try something new for lunch. After a little searching the area, I landed on the Afro Cook House on Lewis. TLDR: Good food, clean, sparse environment and outstandingly friendly people. I'd seen one other review so I kinda had a little inkling of what they offered. First off, the place doubles as an ethnic market with the eatery tucked into a back corner. That said, while small, it's open, airy and doesn't feel at all cramped. A nice gentleman greeted me on arrival and showed me to the dining area and the posted menu. The menu is a handwritten affair that I imagine doesn't change a lot, but leaves room for some creativity. I didn't see any prices posted, but I think it's generally safe to assume most main dishes are in the $14-18 dollar range. I was hoping for the Suya beef, but they were out of that. Not having just a ton of time on my hands, I opted for the Smoked Chicken and rice. To his credit, the gentleman asked about my spice tolerance, making sure I understood that the dish was fairly spicy. Being a pepper belly, I told them to bring it on. While waiting I strolled around the store, looking at the myriad of exotic ingredients available, many totally new to me. This was my first foray into African cuisine, so I was totally a fish out of water. While preparing my meal, the lovely lady in the kitchen called me over and we chatted about the dish. She wanted to let me know the dish was not the usual chicken that Americans are used to. She advised me not to expect, plump, juicy chicken pieces, but rather meat that was slightly chewy and boney, as that's how the dish is prepared traditionally. Gotta admit... I appreciate the honesty. I told her I had no preconceptions, so let's do it. In just a few more minutes the dish was on my table. While strolling around, I noticed she took the chicken portion of the dish out of a container and microwaved it. Ordinarily that would be a deal breaker, but I understand that they have to do it this way because of volume. I suspect most of their dishes are not a 'cook to order' recipe, because of the nature of how they're prepared. Obviously microwaves aren't authentic to the cuisine, but I applaud them adapting to fit our culture and the Tulsa marketplace. While I was there from around 12:30 to 1ish, I was the only diner, so I don't imagine there's near enough volume to prep and hold those dishes. I say all that to point out that sometimes you need to accomodate situations. Once the food hit my table, I plowed in. When she brought my order, the cook mentioned that the chicken is meant to be eaten with your fingers, and that was part of my love language. If it's worth eating, it's worth wearing. The chicken was indeed spicy, rating right up there with some of the hotter cajun food around. The accompanying rice was hot, fluffy and right on point. And the chicken was indeed stringy, bony and sparse. But you know what? It worked. I took time to reflect that while I'm a protein guzzling all-American boy, the rest of the world doesn't eat like me. The cook explained to me that this is as traditional as if gets for this type of food. So I realized that in some cultures, you offset the lack of quantity with an excess of flavor, and this dish did just that. I found myself pouring the sauce from the bowl of chicken over the rice, and that just amped it right up for me. All totaled, there probably wasn't a half cup of meat in the entire meal, but I left full and satisfied. The rice, once seasoned, was awesome. Honestly, in any other restaurant, I'd have sent that chicken back to the kitchen and been mad as hell. But the cook's time spent managing not only my expectations, but my perceptions made all the difference. I would imagine the Suya beef has a lot more protein (based on a couple photos), so I won't assume every dish is as protein scarce as mine. But if you go there to eat, *and you should*, just understand that the Afro Cook House isn't like all the other mainstream franchise joints that load a plate with marginal food. They make authentic, flavorful dishes that speak to their roots and heritage, and it's worth you making the paradigm shift. All done, with a bottle of water and a generous tip, the total was around $23. Could I have gotten more food for that money? Absolutely. But I couldn't have had the experience of a genuinely new cuisine served up as authentically as possible that peaked my taste buds in astoundingly new ways. And THAT made all the difference. read more

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Tulsa has yet another new ethnic business and eatery! We in Oklahoma know Tulsa is slept on as a bustling metropolis. Should we keep the gems hidden? Anyhoo, this new grocery store has many international shelf items, fresh produce, and frozen meats and other delights. Fresh bread, no preservatives! Rare to find in the USA. But the star is the Afro Cook restaurant in the back of the store. Two women dishing up traditional West African food with a smile. Yes, this is rare. Africans don't typically do customer service. So don't expect such service at other places. It's a nice store. They are still getting their bearings, but they're already off to a good start. They're just waiting on the rest of y'all. read more

This was my first time trying African food. The service was 10/10. The women there were very helpful especially with the food and drink recommendations. They were kind and took the time to explain the different foods to me as well. I decided to be a little more adventurous and got the fufu with egusi and a safer choice of jollof rice with chicken. The chicken was tender and very delicious the rice was cooked perfectly although it personally was not my favorite, it paired nicel with the chicken. The beef in the esgusi was also very delicious although the rest was personally not my favorite (because I have a different taste palette). The drink I got was absolutely amazing and overall even though I didn't like all of the food, it was a great experience and I would definitely recommend it to those looking to try new things. read more

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This was my first time here. The food and service were awesome! I will be going back.

I love the food. This is my second time here but I've tried the Ogbono soup, Okra Soup, and now the goat pepper soup. JOLLOF rice is authentic and flavorful. The ambiance of the is place is soothing and welcoming. I'm able to eat in comfort and I love looking at the grocery items they have while The lovely lady in the kitchen prepares my plate. Be sure to grab a Ginger beer or a Soursop beverage to complement your meal. The wait is not long at all. I came hungry, tired, and just needed comfort. They provided that for me here today unknowingly. Happy bday to me! Thanks Afro Cook House ! You are amazing!!! 5 stars. read more

Afro Cook House - African Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

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food was good, people were kind, had a chill atmosphere. have visited again since and had a good experience the second time around