I have driven by this place many times and saw they were doing restaurant week, so I decided to…read morestop in. We walked in at 2pm and no one was at the front. We sat there for 12 minutes with no service and decided to get up and knock on doors around the restaurant to find anyone on staff. Eventually a server came out and she was happy to help us. A man walked in after us and the same thing happened to him, and after 10 minutes he started to wonder and then found a bell to ring. Once we had ordered, our food was quick to come out and had good flavor. The server was very attentive and asked if I had eaten fufu before wanting to help me enjoy it if I hadn't. Overall the food was good. The service was fine once we got someone to come out from the back, but for restaurant week there was no savings. It was $20 whether I did the meal alone or chose the same meal on the restaurant week menu.

We recently tried teetasty for the first time and it was delicious! First of all the waitress there…read morewas so friendly and attentive, we got the beef samosas and the Suya Shawarma (spicy) with a side of fries, to be honest as a spice lover, it was not spicy at all but the taste was pretty good, it was more of a mild spice more than anything but the seasoning as i said was pretty good! The fries were crunchy, well seasoned, and the beef samosas WERE SO GOOD AND CRUNCHY AS WELL! I like that you can pay via QR code on the receipt because it makes it so much more convenient; this was my first time trying african food and i would 100% recommend!

Stella is amazing, very friendly, very good fufu and egusi soup. First time having it, and won't be…read morethe last. Great place!

This small restaurant in a food court sandwiched between others was a place I've been meaning to…read moretry, but I waited until I had another stop nearby. The indoor mini mall it's inside looks fairly new, with a nice upbeat atmosphere. I wasn't expecting to find authentic African food in Lenexa. African Dream features Nigerian specialties like fufu, and that also looked tempting, but one good meal was my objective. My server Ria was gracious and helpful. She helped me select a meal for takeout, and I had a 20-minute-plus drive to reach home, where I devoured this memorable meal (had at a reasonable price) in less time than it took to drive home. I had the brisket platter with sides (served in a takeout container). The brisket was, in a word, delicious! I'll be back for sure. The cabbage and rice dish sides were nice, too, and they complemented the brisket just fine. I'm glad that I arrived in time for the last small portion of their brisket. It looks like it usually sells out at lunch, but it's Monday and the entire food court wasn't busy. It was tender and smoky, with a light au jus style sauce. Yum. Parking was just okay on the street, and most spots were taken around my near-5 p.m. arrival, but I lucked into a parallel spot very close. My only tip would be if you're a brisket hound like me, park and arrive earlier! I shall return! (5 stars!)

Quita was amazing! She greeted me as soon as I came in and asked if I wanted to dine in or if I had…read morea carry out. The food is always amazing and the dining area is always ambient and lovely. I highly recommend this place!

A friend and I went in for lunch during winter break and it was really good and quaint for the most…read morepart. We were both not very familiar with African cuisine at allllllll so we asked our young waitress for some help. She said her favorite was the peanut butter soup, so my friend got that, and I got the spicy soup, both with Fufu because we wanted to try that. My soup (it was like a stew) was really good, spicy, flavorful, and the goat meat so sooo tender and delicious. I'm always leary of goat because sometimes it's gamey and this was not! The peanut butter soup had a wonderful savory flavor as well and was so good. The fufu is a side of dough looking thing, where you eat with your fingers and dip it in the soup, is my understanding. It just reminded me of a dumpling. This restaurant was really good, and it felt like a mom and pop type shop. I want to go back and try more menu items

Great Service and Food. I will definitely visit Wah Gwan again. I ordered the Jerk Chicken, Jollof…read moreRice, and Cabbage. It was spicy, but delicious!

We hit up this little joint after a day hike when our whole group was completely famished, and it…read moredid not disappoint! It's tucked away in a bit of an unexpected location, but that's exactly where you find the best hidden gems. ​The restaurant was busy, which is always a great sign, and the staff behind the counter were fantastic--super warm and genuinely caring. You could just tell the food was going to be incredible. ​I ordered the fried plantains and the Nigerian chicken stew, which is a killer combo of Jamaican jerk chicken topped with a traditional stew, served with their special rice and cabbage. The chicken had just the right amount of kick and those incredibly deep, slow-cooked flavors. Truly one badass bird, and the sides held their own, too. ​Of course, I couldn't run away without trying dessert. I brought home a piece of raspberry lemon butter cake and a piece of chocolate butter cake. Even out of a to-go box later on, they were phenomenal. This place is warm, inviting, and serves up serious comfort food. Highly recommend going out of your way to give them a try!

I have been eating at this place for years now and I absolutely love them. The owner, Victor, is…read moregreat and is always looking for feedback and a way to grow a safe space for other Africans as well teaching everyone else the culture and food. They recently expanded to a second spot right next door and its vibes! If you're interested in trying real authentic African food for the first time....this is the spot! I love ALL their dishes. Although it may be a bit pricey and sometimes a bit overly spicy which they do a great job at accommodating for those who don't care much for spicy food. Today I ordered the meat pie and beef suya, it was a bit too crispy but nonetheless was delicious. I highly recommend you try this place out and meet the owner. Great food and Great vibes.

I stumbled upon My Village - Grill Restaurant during the first week of September after a long day…read moreof touring Kansas City with a friend. We were tired, hungry, and still searching for a good meal when we noticed the place. We arrived only about 15-20 minutes before closing and fully expected to be told they were wrapping up and couldn't take any more orders. Instead, the owner welcomed us warmly and made us feel completely at ease. He explained that they cook everything fresh, so the wait might be a little longer especially since they were nearing closing time. We were more than happy to wait and genuinely grateful for the hospitality. We started with drinks while the kitchen prepared our meals. My friend ordered swallow with egusi and assorted meat, and I had ofada rice and sauce also with assorted meat. When the food arrived, it was outstanding and I can say it was easily one of the most delicious Nigerian meals I've had at an African restaurant all year. The flavors were rich, the portions generous, and everything tasted freshly prepared and carefully seasoned. Truly off the chain. The owner and his staff were consistently kind, attentive, and courteous throughout our visit. What could have been a rushed or disappointing end to the evening turned into a memorable and satisfying experience. If I'm ever back in Kansas City, My Village - Grill Restaurant will be one of my first stops. Highly recommend

I got a take out order Friday night. It cost $16 something so it was a pricey experience but very…read moreinteresting. I got beef samosas, jasmine rice and beef something, I think it was pronounced sooya beef. It meant spicy. It wasn't too spicy, which is good. I liked the samosas, they were very good. The jasmine rice was ok, I ate it but I wasn't crazy about it. The sooya beef was good, except for several very tough pieces. The sauce that went with the samosas was spicy...first it tasted great, then it burned. So be forewarned about that. I did like it, just had to drink extra water. This place is a nice cultural experience. I enjoyed studying the African decor while my food was cooked. The staff try very hard to please...more than most US places. And they are authentic Africans. Some cultural places don't have genuine staff. I am taking away 1 star because some of the TVs in the dining area had African rap music videos that would put Miley Cyrus to shame. I enjoyed everything else, but those videos were offensive. And I wasn't trying to watch them either...the TVs were just there.

Being told to "get out and there's no public restrooms" when the restaurant was empty. Even when I…read moremade it clear I was going to order a meal. Solid customer service to someone who was trying to buy their first meal and would purchase more if it was good! PSA don't come to this place if your white

Angie is such a sweetheart, and the food is wonderfull! Spicy, savory and hearty, I was full by the…read moretime I was halfway through my meal. The crabs were delicious, but I took them to go and I don't have crab crackers at my house so I recommend getting them there!

Came back to try some other items on the menu, I wasn't sure what to order and Angie gave me a…read moresample of each item I wanted to try. They were all a 10/10. She let me sample, CASSAVA LEAF, TORBORGEE and Egusi Soup. All were AMAZING! But I choose to go with Egusi soup. Highly recommend

Thanks to the World Cup and I got to visit the City Market at Kansas City and tried out my first…read moreever Ethiopian cuisine! It is a great experience as I was wondering if I would like it and it turned out better than I expected. The server was very polite and asked us if we need help with the menu. He recommended the sampler combo which consists of different meats and veggies options. I am glad that we listened to him as one sampler combo was very filing for two men. It is kind of like Indian food so if you are not sure why to try, go with the sample combo. I also ordered the Ethiopian iced coffee which is like a light roast flavor iced coffee and easy to take in. I would recommend you to try out this restaurant if you want something different than bbq or pasta at the Kansas City Market!

This meal made me just plain sad. Coming from a city that has great Ethiopian food I was excited to…read morefind a restaurant like this here. But the food was really disappointing. Nearly every item in the veg combo and doro wat was under-seasoned and certainly missing the complexity of spices that makes Ethiopian food amazing. Seemed to be missing butter too. The lentils in both dishes were undercooked and chewy. The doro wat was heavy on salt but again no complexity at all. It tasted like it was missing multiple spices. And was definitely missing the boiled egg that's always part of the dish. The mitmita never made it into the bag. They asked if I wanted gluten free injera and I was confused-said I'd only had the normal one before. It wasn't until I unwrapped it that I realized they were offering that option because they don't use teff flour! Which is naturally gluten free. Injera without teff? Really? I've never heard of that. It makes for a heavy, heavy meal and lacks the unique nutty flavor of normal injera. After eating 10% of the meal I wanted a nap. And didn't want any more of the meal. I guess this is heavily Americanized Ethiopian food? Or the chef isn't really a cook? Whatever the logic, it's simply not that good. Such a pity. When Ethiopian is done right it's a truly wonderful cuisine. The food here is fine if bland. But bears too little resemblance to Ethiopian dishes you'd find in a larger city. I suspect if they cooked the food with the usual panoply of spices that goes in, people in KC would absolutely love it. But as it is, it's a poor, dumbed down representation of a complex and delicious cuisine.

Very very good food that any person should be able to appreciate. I got the lamb shank which was…read moretender and delicious and some beef stew type dish with spinach because I wanted to try out the ugali which was also delicious. I'd eaten fufu with my Congolese coworkers a long time ago so the ugali brought back fond memories.

Every thing is good Sometimes they can not respond to the…read morecalls because they are busy.

We have eaten there twice, and both times had really good food and service. We started our meals…read morewith the lambi, which is a fried conch and it was delicious! My husband absolutely loves their chicken jambalaya! He claims it is the best he has ever had, anywhere and he ordered it both times! I have had both the house chicken and the coconut curry shrimp. You can't go wrong with either choice, but I think I liked the coconut curry shrimp best. On our second visit there, we took a friend and she had the beef tibs. That was interesting since none of us had had tibs before. We both wanted to sample from her plate, and she was nice enough to let us. The beef tenderloin strips were very tasty but I am not a fan of the Ethiopian flatbread. Overall, both of our visits were great! It is a bit pricey, which is the only reason we do not go there more often.

First off, I've NEVER seen a restaurant with both Ethiopian and Caribbean - how unique! The menu is…read moresplit into two sections, so we decided to order a main dish from each. Started out with the jerk chicken bao, which was sweet and spicy, topped with pickled and fried onions. The sauce had a nice kick and the chicken was very tender. For our mains, we chose the salmon tibs (side of cabbage and red lentils, served with injera), and grilled red snapper (which came with fried plantains and black rice). The portions were huge! We all loved the snapper the most and thought the accompanying rice was incredible - it had a vaguely coconut-y aroma and was super fluffy. I personally thought the red lentils were one of the best parts of the whole meal (kinda "warm" spices, so perfect for fall). The restaurant is pretty big and could use a little renovation/update, but we were comfy in our booth and thought the decor was cute. Our server was super sweet and gave great recommendations. All around great experience!