I tried the restaurant in Pearland and really love the oxtail pepper soup so I wanted to check out this location. Service was timely and polite. Unfortunately, this location does not have oxtail pepper soup. This location only has goat pepper soup, which is good, but not as good as the oxtail version you can find in Pearland. Also, this location did not provide rice with soup - which was another reason i didn't enjoy the meal as much. They did have the same delicious meat pies. I will likely not return to this Westheimer location since the oxtail pepper soup is my favorite thing on the menu. For those who enjoy alcohol, the Westheimer location does serve alcohol however since alcohol is not important to me, I'll be going to the Pearland location. read more

Tried this place because Im a suya fan and it was recommend by one of the biggest foodies I know. It was good, got the goat suya with jojo rice...it was good flavorful and nice spice plus smoky. read more

Aria Suya Kitchen - Goat Suya Jollof Rice - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

I will preface this review by saying I've never had Nigerian food before so I have no standard to compare this experience to. We ordered through Door Dash and everything came hot and well packaged. All of the food had great flavor, from the jollof rice to the shrimp and okra soup. The chicken suya was our favorite, well seasoned and moist. The portion sizes were ample. However, the stewed goat was a little overcooked, which was unfortunate as the pieces were mostly bone and fat. The shrimp jollof rice was underwhelming and not worth it, as it literally was just a few large shrimp thrown into their usual jollof rice, which had already come with another dish. Some textures of the dishes--like the very slimy okra and dough-like sweet potato-- were not appetizing. I would like to have another Nigerian food experience in a restaurant to see how it differs. read more

I Have not tried the food but I been here several times to pick up. I would love to give a bigger rating when I eat here. Nice music. And pretty Girls read more

Aria Suya Kitchen - Menu here looks good. I was picking up a Door Dash - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

We went with a big group and loved it! The waitress was super nice and knowledgeable. When she says it's Nigerian spicy....I should have believed her! This was painfully spicy and I LOVED IT. The spice comes from scotch bonnet peppers and has a fruity hint due to that. Absolutely DIVINE. The rice is smoky and cooked perfectly. The plantains are sweet and smoky. Our friend got the fish and loved it. We had friends who got their other suya dishes and liked them as well. My husband and I split our goat suya dish and still had leftovers! They are in a complex with a big parking lot. The other half of the restaurant is a lounge only open at night. read more

Aria Suya Kitchen - Jollof Rice Fried fish - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The place is pretty nice. Get ready for dinner in a lounge. There's delivery a nice vibe. Great Dj and even better food. The place is split in two long rooms so you have the side with the dj and the bar and the other side was more restaurant style with tables and booths. The service was quick and sweet. Everyone was lovely and they made sure to bring what you wanted out quickly. I was surprised only because you know it was busy but they are all attentive and just on it. Now to the food. It was awesome. So flavorful. I imagine it must taste on point because it was packed and people were eating honey. I'm definitely happy to have tried the meat pies, jollof, beef, spinach, palm wine. Everything was seasoned well and delicious! read more

It's been years since I've last visited. The food however is still just as good as I remember it. While I was in town briefly I knew before I left I had to come back here it has been too long. I love suya and the spice is perfect it's not at all heat level that's intolerable it's just enough to give you a kick. Everything was hot and fresh. Of course when it comes to jollof there are always debates. At home my jollof has some heat to it and the flavor profile is a bit more pronounced. I can respect that everyone can't tolerate heat so it's like a mid ground with the jollof. I really like the decor, it's really laid back and just a vibe. I try to visit different places when I come visit my sister but I'm gonna come back here the food has never disappointed. read more

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I ordered takeout and had a great experience from start to finish. The woman at the front desk was friendly and took our order quickly and efficiently. The wait time was about 25 minutes, which was very reasonable for the amount of food that was being prepared. The food was absolutely amazing hands down one of the best African restaurants in the area! Everything was fresh, well-prepared, and full of flavor. The red snapper was perfectly fried with just the right amount of spice, the plantains were sweet and tender, and the jollof rice was full of rich flavor. The Red Snapper was the star of the show for me. The restaurant was clean and welcoming with a few dine-in guests enjoying their meals while we waited. You can truly taste the love and care put into the food. No complaints at all everything was delicious! I'll definitely be coming back to dine in. read more

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One of my favorite Nigerian spots in Houston! Since I last came here, they have renovated the interior from what it initially used to look like with the removal of the bar so it does feel a little bit smaller than it already did. However, the food is just as great tasting as it has always been. This time around, I got the jollof plate with beef which also comes with plantain, spinach, and lettuce. The portions were a good size as well and I felt filled. Service was also very accommodating for a big group I was with. I definitely recommend if you are looking for Nigerian cuisine! read more

Aria Suya Kitchen - Jollof Plate, spinach and plantain with beef - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

I came here for a quick bite while in Houston. The parking was ample as it is located in a plaza. The interior of the restaurant is marble with black velvet couch seating but not in a luxurious way. You could tell the seating was dirty even though it is black. We were seated immediately as the restaurant was not busy, however, we had to wait a while for our food. I ordered the following: Designer stew plate- 7/10, this dish was underwhelming and surprisingly cold even though it had just come out the kitchen. The tripe was also slightly overcooked. The plantain was okay, but white rice was good and not overcooked. Shrimp suya w/ jollof and plantain- 8/10, the shrimp suya was not bad but the shrimp was slightly overcooked, it definitely helped add flavor to the jollof which was bland. During my second visit to Houston, we ordered takeout, and I have to say that the shrimp in the shrimp suya did not taste fresh and the presentation was unsightly. It looked like something that was left out on the counter for at least a week then repackaged. I couldn't bear to eat it because it looked like a mushy mess. Ultimately, I would definitely say that this place wouldn't be my 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or even 7th choice to eat at again if I was craving good Nigerian food. read more

Aria Suya Kitchen - Ayamase - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love aria suya kitchen! They have good service, good prices and great flavor! The ayamase can be hit or miss and the spice level varies wildly but I love their egusi. Free parking in the front. read more

Pretty good spot actually. I'm admittedly a novice when it comes to West African food but this place caught my eye. I ordered some beef suya with a side of plantains and jollof rice for delivery. The food arrived well packaged and at a good temp. The flavor really was pretty nice too. My only complaint is that the beef was a little chewy but that was probably because I bought food towards the end of the day before they closed. Can't fault them for that. Overall it was pretty good and I'd order again. read more

First time is LAST TIME. I ordered Oxtails. If you're looking for tender, fall off the bone. This ain't the place. Leather dried in the sun on the bone is more like it . Service slow and absolutely not attentive to your needs. I had to ask for the water. The meal took half a day to come out. I experienced once and there will NEVER BE A SECOND. read more

The good is amazing! I love the Okra Seafood soup with yam. The beef Suya is delicious. Would definitely recommend.

My friend and I were super excited to try a sit down Nigerian restaurant. While the food was great, the service was non-existent. We literally had to BEG for our food. However, I want to share that the food is excellent. My Suya shrimp was well seasoned, and the plantain was perfect. Although I wish my Jollof was spicier, it was tasty. I also wish my Zobo had more of a ginger flavor, but it was still refreshing. The spot wasn't too loud, and the art/decor was gorgeous! Parking is available in the front and back of the building. Would I go back to sit down and eat? No. This spot is definitely a grab and go/pick up situation, unless you have time to be ignored by staff. read more

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We stopped in for lunch, my wife and I first visit, daughter and son in law had been here before. Food was extremely good! I had not tried suya before, and I love that spicy flavor. I suya sampler, with chicken, beef and shrimp and a side of plantains. Others got lamb chops, spicy fish platter, and Jollof plate with stewed chicken. All the flavors were excellent, and everything was cooked just right, moist and delicious. We really enjoyed it. If you like well made food with some exotic dishes and spices, I recommend. read more

Giving this place 5 stars because a large group of us swarmed in midweek for lunch and I'm pretty sure they were not quite staffed for the numbers, but our food still came out in overall decent time and everything tasted delicious. In terms of service, our waitress was doing her best, no complaints. The decor is interesting. Clean and modern, a bit more lounge-ish. I really did enjoy the food. read more

Aria Suya Kitchen - Shrimp suya with Jollof rice - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

This was my second time here. From the last time I was here 1-2 years ago, they've changed the interior. They have a lounge but the two times I've been in there I haven't seen anyone in there. I personally ate the designer stew and it had just the right spice. The portion is very plentiful. The efo was pretty good as well. My fiancé had the jollof and didn't think it had much flavor this time compared to the last time we went. The place could be a little be cleaner , but the staff was pretty nice read more

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The food was pretty good. The only issue I have is with the cleanliness of the establishment. The centerpieces were dirty and the silverware could have been cleaner. read more

This is by far the best Nigerian restaurant I may have ever been too. We got here around 7:30pm on a Tuesday evening, and although they closed at 8pm, we got seated with no issues. Our waitress brought over the menus and it was simple and creative. I got the grilled fish, and it came with plantain and spinach. We also got the shrimp skewers to share, which were really tasty. The food did take a little while to come out but it was worth the wait. Overall, the staff was polite, the restaurant was clean and didn't smell like food and the food was great. Now, my drink, the sneaky link, was straight up sugar but, everything else was so great that I didn't mind. read more

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OMG!!!! This was recommended by a colleague who is Nigerian, and said they are the most authentic Nigerian restaurant in Houston. I've never heard of Suya (the dish) before this, and now I count Suya as one of my favorites, I had the beef Suya, which comes with rice, and I ordered plantains in addition. Too much food for one iron I learned, but even after I was full I kept eating the beef as the flavors were incredible! read more

This place was incredible. For my first experience eating South African food, this was the one. Credit goes to my friend Chris for taking my sister and I here. We went in early, so it wasn't busy at all. It was a good time to go before the lunch rush. Our waitress was also very kind enough to make some recommendations of the appetizers and entrees we should try. The biggest thing for me was wanting to try some fufu. So I ordered some spinach with beef soup. To start, we also ordered the suya wings and meat pies. The meat pies were really good. It was minced meat with potatoes and it was pretty flavorful and well spiced. The suya wings were equally as good and you're just hit with a plethora of flavor in every bite. When our main courses came, I was so excited. I've seen how people eat it and I just went for it. They gave you a bowl of water to wash your hands (which was nice!) and I just grabbed up some of the fufu and scooped some of the soup (it was a thick consistency) and went to town eating it. And wow... I was blown away at how spiced the soup was. It was so good. The fufu was a perfect balance since it is plain meal and it just went great with every scoop of the soup. I devoured it. I had to order another fufu for my boyfriend to try when I got home because I really wanted him to experience how delicious it all was. The ambiance was also chill and relaxed, very clean. I definitely recommend this place for anyone wanting a wonderful experience with trying South African food for the first time. I will be coming back! read more

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Very clean establishment with friendly service. They start you off with complimentary sauce and plantain chips that were so flavorful! Now onto the food- I've always wanted to try pounded yam with stew and this place did not disappoint. They let you do half and half for the stew so I had the seafood okra and egusi with beef. Both stews were full of flavor, and something about the okra texture and the pounded yam mixed really well together! If you've been wanting to try this particular dish, this place is a good place to go! Also really enjoyed the shrimp from the suya meat platter we got! read more

Aria Suya Kitchen - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

This one is hard because my experience was so different from my friend's. Let's start with the easy stuff. We called ahead of time to make sure the items we wanted were available since Nigerian restaurants tend to run out of things. I wanted fish pepper soup so we confirmed over the phone that they had it and the goat for my friend. This restaurant is located in a small strip mall of sorts, and it's pretty easy to find. I wasn't a fan of the black and white decor, but it was neat and gave elegant vibes. When we walked in, we were told that we could sit anywhere, so we did. After receiving our menus, I ordered the fish pepper soup, yam fries and the shrimp skewers with a side of plantain. My friend ordered the goat plate and suya wings. Shortly after we ordered, we noticed that a couple next to us who was seated after us received plantain chips. We looked on Yelp and noticed comments that the plantain chips were complimentary, so we waited but they never came. We finally asked someone else who was not our waiter and she brought them. They were good but the sauce they were served with was literally just seasoned oil. The couple to the right of us and the couple to the left of us (both seated after us) received their food before we did...it made no sense. We were confused but decided to just be patient. My friend's wings came, but they were massive. They looked like GMO wings pumped with hormones. She was scared to eat them but took a bite. Unfortunately, it wasn't fully cooked inside. She was so disgusted. She decided to try a different one to see if it was cooked, but she didn't like it and could no longer eat it. So she sent it back. My yam fries came with the same seasoned oil as the plantain chips. But the lady who brought them said the sauce looked watery, so she went and got what I guess was the actual sauce. That sauce made more sense and was good. The yam fries were a success once the sauce was replaced. My friend's goat was delivered, and the flavor was on point. But there was so much fat on the goat that it disrupted her ability to eat it. She had to keep stopping to pick around the fat. Before she brought my shrimp, the waiter came to our table and said they ran out of catfish pepper soup...I'm sure you can imagine my face. That was literally all I was craving. I was so annoyed but...what can you do? My shrimp dish was pretty good. Their jollof rice was good, and the shrimp was well seasoned. I also liked the plantains and the raw purple onions. And the portions were great. Would I come back here? No. When we got to the hotel, my friend started feeling sick. We thought maybe it was just that she needed to poop. But after that, it got worse. Then she started violently throwing up all of her food. We have no idea what made her sick, but it was probably that undercooked chicken. read more

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I came here with my sister and our friend as he wanted to introduce us to his culture and food! The atmosphere was very relaxing and I enjoyed the music they were playing in the background! It had me dancing in my sweet, but so did the food! Our waitress was very understanding and answered all of our questions about the food. Everyone was very friendly and seemed to be enjoying my sister and I raving about the food!! I loved the suya wings and I'm definitely going back there again and ordering it! The spice was perfect and the chicken was so juicy!! I loved my beef suya with the tomatoes and the red onion, it just made each bite so juicy! I couldn't stop eating even when I was full. I even ate my leftovers as we were driving back into our area!! I also really enjoyed the spice levels with the efo and having it with the fufu made it so smooth! I also found out that fufu is made from cassava and I already love cassava so we were really excited to eat it in this way! This is my first time and I can't give proper judge as I haven't tried other places before, but my the place was recommended by my friends older sister who really enjoyed the restaurant and so did we!! The drinks were so GOOD. I got a hibiscus juice that had tumeric in it and wow it was so refreshing! My sister got the malt drinks and that was just pure bliss too. Essentially, I loved this place and will bring friends to try and enjoy the richness of flavors!! read more

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Had my first try with African food last weekend with my bff, and Aria Suya did not disappoint! The server was very nice, and everyone was helpful and attentive. The restaurant had a good flow of people even when we went during off-peak hours. We ordered the Turkey Grizzard with Plaintain, and that was a big hit! The grizzard was tender and not chewy at all. The assorted meat tray was alright, there were some meats that were really good, like goat, ribs, and beef. The chicken was extremely dry though, like earing cardboard. So I would not recommend the chicken at all! Lastly, we had the tomato soup with cow skin and some other meat, that was good but a bit salty for my taste. Joloff rice was very tasty though! Overall, I would definitely come back. The ambiance was laid back, definitely helped to enjoy the food for the first time! read more

Aria Suya Kitchen - Turkey Gizzards and Plaintain - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Great atmosphere ,horrible service . Plantain taste spoil from over used oil. Too loud and wouldn't lower music volume. read more

Aria Suya Kitchen - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

Aria suya kitchen was the taste of home I didn't know I needed. Being African I have a strong desire to not pay for African food due to over consumption of the cuisine growing up. Lord knows I made an exception for those suya wings and ribs! Never seen anything like that before, it's safe to say you've made a fan out of me. The service was a little slow for my liking but they know what they are doing distracting your bele with Asake and Oxlade, it worked sha I no go lie you! I'll be back to try out more items on the menu, safe to say you made this Nigerian a believer. read more

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So delicious! We got the beef patties, and beef suya and goat suya with jollof and plantains. Everything was so tasty. It was my first time having authentic suya and I just loved the flavor. The jollof was the better Nigerian jollof I've had. Would definitely come back and want to come back later in the evening when it's livelier as well read more

Aria Suya Kitchen - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

Aria Suya restaurant is known for its delicious suya, a popular West African street food made with spicy grilled meat. Customers often praise its flavorful dishes and cozy ambiance. It's a great spot to experience Nigerian cuisine in a welcoming setting. If you get a chance to try it, let me know your thoughts! The staff was very welcoming ; It takes a while to get your food but I guarantee you it's worth the wait ! Try POMO if you like spice , it's peppered cow read more

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Ambiance is amazing, the service was quick, food was also amazing as well. The suya especially, I'm very pleased with. The plantain was soft and ripe as it should be too. They have a large menu, the prices are great/affordable for large portions. They serve complementary plantain chips as well. I would absolutely come back here. read more

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Food was good. Just the right amount of spiciness. Generous portions. Service can be improved. I'll go back.

We were greeted the moment we walked in by some beautiful young ladies. The place is beautiful. The food came out in a timely manner. There was an appetizer given which was fried banana chips with a dip which was delicious. Now this is my first time trying African food we also ordered some wings which was tasty fresh and delicious. Now for the main course is the fufu with the fish and shrimp soup. I was educated on how to eat. Lol. My financee had this meal. I ordered beef with vegetables I didn't care for it the meat was a little tough for me so she replaced with a fish soup which was very good and tasty. Two meals cost over $60. Do I recommend Yes I do..... thanks read more

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I ordered on Christmas Eve, didn't want to cook... ordered suya wings 10/10, zobo (a little too heavy on the ginger could have more hibiscus flavor), and the efo w/ goat which could have used maybe more magi cubes bc it was lacking flavor and the meat itself was lacking and very fatty. Maybe I should have ordered beef but it was maybe one piece of edible meat in the soup. read more

Food service and ambiance were great! The Suya wings were the bomb!! The pepper sauce on the side, is not for the faint of heart. Decent spice on it. Oxtails and chicken dinners were both good and tender. Jollof rice did not disappoint. Overall a great experience and will be back, when in Pearland. read more

Amazing food! I strongly recommend this spot if you're craving Nigerian food. A date brought me here and I was blown away by the food taste and quality. Everything was delicious, including the drinks and hookah. So good I took more to go. Everything extremely tasty. read more

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This restaurant was fire full stop. Nigerian is no longer an unknown culinary treasure! I came with my Nigerian friend because I'm an adventurous eater, I love jollof rice, and I'd never been to a Nigerian restaurant or had suya. He said the last two needed to be amended immediately. The first thing I noticed was the decor and ambiance. The restaurant doubles as a lounge so it's very beautiful and has a cool vibe. Then When I saw that I was the only white person, I knew I was in for a treat. In my experience that is always a great sign for any ethnic dining experience. The service was lovely. Cindy took care of us and answered my questions and offered suggestions. When I asked for stew or hot sauce, she gave me a surprised look which made me lol but she brought it with a word of warning. I love spicy food so I crushed it and the Suya which I think got me some respect but even if it didn't, always ask for what you like politely. The worst they say is no or we can't. I added a lot of extra Suya spice and it was chefs kiss. I tried the goat usun? That my friend ordered and it was even better. Tender and spicy. Plenty of flavor. I also had the Chapman which I never heard of before and would be the perfect mixer. Unfortunately I'm trying dry February. read more

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The wife and I have visited Aria twice. This last time she had Chicken Breast Suya w/jollof rice. I had Fried Snapper w/Yam Fries, and the boy went with suya wings. The wife loved her suya and the boy's wings, but said the jollof was not spicy like the usual Nigerian jollof. My snapper was delicious, but just know that they slather on some spicy sauce which I wasn't expecting. It was delicious but I'm avoiding spicy foods due to gastro issues. (not a negative on Aria.) The yam fries were bland and tasteless so I'd avoid those next time. Overall good experience! read more

I've been hearing about this place for a while now and came with friend for a Sunday meal. COVID -19 : I do love the fact that they're one of the few places I've been to that use a QR code to access their menu. I wish more places utilized QR codes. Service: The service was average. We did go back and forth between waitresses because they did get busy helping other tables. They did get confused at one point with our orders but can't really blame them.. they tried. Drinks: I had a spiked Malta (with rum) and my friend had a sunrise something (can't remember). Strong but good. Not much to say there. Food: we both shared the beef suya and each ordered the ram surf and turf. I wasn't impressed with the food. Definitely could've used some bit more seasoning and less spice. The ram was extremely chewy and reminded of goat meat (first time ever having ram so I really don't know what to expect), the shrimp was slightly over cooked. The only decent food was the suya and the dodo (fried plantain) and that's saying a lot. I will say their portions are huge and I definitely did have left overs. Overall... it was okay but don't think I'll be back. read more

Aria Suya Kitchen - Ram Surf and Turf - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

The ambience is gorgeous with the fancy chairs and art all around the restaurant. They only had two waiters so the service was a little slow but they were very nice and courteous. We ordered the fufu which came with a spicy soup and the meat platter. We didn't like the soup that came with the fufu because of the "fishy" taste but the meats were good. The meat platter came with beef ribs, goat, lamb, chicken and shrimp; it was very tasty. read more

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