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Aria Suya Kitchen

4.2 (197 reviews)
ModerateAfrican
Open 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Menu here looks good. I was picking up a Door Dash
Elias P.

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

Jollof Rice Fried fish
Anne F.

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.

Suya wings

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.

Artwork in Dining Area
LeOnnie H.

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.

Jollof Plate, spinach and plantain with beef
Ediri N.

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!

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Charlene E.

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.

Jollof
Marquita G.

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.

Shrimp suya with Jollof rice
Rebecca B.

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.

Designer stew
Roselyn A.

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

Chi A.

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.

Joanna T.

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!

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Delicious food and great service.. the food does take a little bit of time to cook so be ready to wait but it's worth it!

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