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Aria Suya Kitchen

4.2 (200 reviews)
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Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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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.

Goat Suya Jollof Rice
Anthony J.

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.

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.

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

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!

Turkey Gizzards and Plaintain
Michael N.

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!

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.

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.

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

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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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