I actually came here last week to try them out but never got around to leaving a review…read more On my first visit, I ordered the fried fish sandwich with mac and cheese. Both were really good, but the fish sandwich was definitely the star of the show. The portion size was generous, and the flavor was outstanding. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to come back today. This time I ordered the same meal and added a fish platter. I also tried the newly added fried chicken wingettes, which were very good as well. I placed my order online, but when I arrived, I was told they had already closed at 3:00 PM. After I showed them that my order had been placed online before I arrived, they still took the time to make my food. Not only did they honor my order, but because of the mix-up, they hooked me up with an incredibly generous portion of fish. That level of customer service is exactly what keeps people coming back. Great food, generous portions, and excellent customer service--it's a winning combination. I highly recommend giving Taste Buddz a try. With food this good and service like that, I just might be back tomorrow!

The food at Taste Buds is actually very good that's the disappointing part. I wanted to support…read morethis business because I believe in supporting local businesses, but unfortunately, the customer service completely overshadowed the quality of the food. My experience with the owner was unpleasant. She came across as rude, dismissive, and lacking the level of professionalism customers deserve. I understand that running a successful business is stressful. Being short-staffed, dealing with equipment issues, or needing renovations can be frustrating, but those challenges should never be taken out on customers. We didn't create those problems, and we shouldn't be made to feel unwelcome because of them. As the owner, your attitude sets the tone for your entire establishment. If the person leading the business treats customers poorly, it naturally makes people wonder what kind of culture exists among the rest of the staff. First impressions matter, and customer service is just as important as the food you serve. Again, the food is good there's no denying that. But great food alone isn't enough to earn my business. People remember how they were treated long after they've finished their meal. I genuinely hope the owner takes this as constructive criticism. A change in heart, a little more patience, kindness, and respect toward customers could take this business even further. I would love to see Taste Buds succeed, but until the customer service improves, I won't be returning or recommending it to others. I sincerely hope things improve because everyone wins when businesses serve both great food and great hospitality.

I had the pleasure of grabbing lunch from this new African restaurant. I tasted the fish, chicken,…read moreand Todun rice (small jollof). Order # A1 and I added the whole fish with no sides. Review: fish (10/10) chicken was a 1000/10. It was sooooooo good. Very flavorful and not tough like the typical African meat. My problem was the rice. It was plain and spicy so I couldn't eat it, didn't like it, and will never order it again. Service was efficient. The young man who took my order was attentive and honored my request to not have the spicy sauce added to my fish. Decor: it appeared clean, even the restroom. However, it was drab decorations (typical African carryout). Overall, I would recommend this place because the food (-the rice) and service were 10/10. Prices were also comparable to other places I've reviewed. Check out my other food reviews on my various social media platforms: CocoasJoy

I ordered the suya for 2 and the grilled tilapia platter with plantain and jollof rice. Everything…read morewas fresh, delicious, and good value for the cost. The cashier handed me my order and said "see you tomorrow" . There's so much food leftover that I may not need to go back tomorrow, but I will definitely be back within the next few days! Especially compared to other suya spots in the area, I HIGHLY recommend Chicken T'odun.

Sumbim African Restaurant is my go-to spot when I'm craving bold, flavorful food that hits the spot…read moreand is easy on the wallet. It's a small, humble place--what some might call a hole-in-the-wall--but it's packed with heart, hospitality, and seriously satisfying portions. On this visit, I went with my usual favorite: Egusi with goat and jollof rice. The flavors were rich, deep, and comforting--the kind of meal that feels like a warm hug from home. The egusi was perfectly seasoned, the goat tender and well-spiced, and the jollof rice full of that signature smoky goodness that's hard to find just anywhere. Yes, the service can be a little slow--but trust me, it's worth the wait. Everything is cooked with care, and you can taste the love in every bite. The staff is warm and welcoming, making the whole experience feel personal and genuine. If you're looking for delicious, authentic African food that fills your plate and your soul, Sumbim never disappoints. Just come hungry--and maybe bring a to-go box, because you'll probably need it! Forgot to take pictures because I devoured the food!

So I have eaten at this place three times and each time I have gotten the Egusi & fufu and every…read moretime it taste differently. I do not like that. So the first time it was really good and I was like I'm gonna come back the second time it did not taste the same. It was like pieces in it that kind of felt like wood. I'm not sure what the brown pieces were that were in at this time, but it was a bunch of them. I really didn't like that and it wasn't in there the first time but it was still decent and it's close to my home so I went a third time when I wanted some fufu and Egusi but this time it was no flavor. I end up having to put a little sea salt in it to spruce it up a little bit which I just don't wanna have to do. I also got the peanut butter soup with chicken and jollof rice. The portion for the peanut soup and jollof and chicken was great. The flavor was zero... a major major disappointment. I was so disappointed that I wish I can go and get my money back because I tried to spruce it up but it was just nothing to revive it. No Bueno not good at all so mad I wasted my money on that. The ambience is just basic Mom and Pop African shop. Nothing grand and the service is OK. It's just basic service. Nothing too special. Although the first time I went in there with my son and I told the woman, my son's name she insulted me by saying oh that's the problem with you Americans ... and thats the difference between Americans and Africans. Insanely rude to say to somebody who supporting your business because she didn't like my child's name so I guess that's not great customer service. She should focus more on the flavor of her food and not with people named their children.

Delicious Senegalese restaurant with amazing service. Staff was very sweet and helped us either…read morerecommendations for our first time trying Senegalese food. Definitely recommend the jollof rice! We also got the dumplings which were so tasty. Warm, crunchy outside, soft and stretchy interior! Will definitely come back:)

It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't the best. I've personally had better Senegalese food than this…read more The service wasn't that great either. I ordered the: Fataya Beef 5/5 Tiebou Dine White, Wékh (fish & broken rice) 3.5/5 Dibi (jollof & lamb) 3.5/5 Cassava Leaf 3.5/5 Juices hibiscus and ginger 5/5 Overall I'll keep trying other African spots. This won't be my top pick. The price was like $24.99 for each entree and I feel like you can get other nicer restaurants in the area for better pricing and quality. Coming from one West African to another. The food doesn't have any spice a mild flavor. They give you pepper sauce on the side. The ambiance is very casual!

This place is pretty good in my opinion. So the restaurant feels like a mom and pop place which i…read morevery much enjoy. It was a little hard to find because the restaurant name is written on a sign in the window. The restaurant is small and its meant to be a take out, so there is no sitting room for eating. But the person at the cash register was kind and help me to choose what the base option to eat the fufu with. I went with the egusi with goat meat. The flavors was amazing!! The spices was on point. The fufu was warm even after getting home. The texture was silly smooth and paired with the egusi was a *chef kiss*. The egusi with chicken was also very good and well flavored. Will definitely be back to this place, it felt authentic and the food was worth it.

When I walked in, I was immediately greeted by the gentleman in the front he was very nice and…read morepleasant. He was patient with me while I figured out what I wanted. I ordered Amala with ewedu and gbegiri, jollof rice with chicken & stew and moi moi. The food was very good, I love that the meat was soft and the food was very hott. That amala was made with love , it was very fresh. The spot is very small standing room only , no table or chairs a tradition carryout out and I believe they cater. I'm happy to have them in the neighborhood to satisfy my Naija cravings. I highly recommend you give them a try. Unfortunately, I have no food pics as once I opened the bag, and the aroma hit my nose I immediately forgot about taking pics lol.

My first time there i've passed it many times but never noticed it. Google was good staff was…read morefriendly entertainment was great. I plan to return

The owners stay harassing me while I dance and kicked me out on Juneteenth. I don't think they like…read moreblack people coming to their establishment and will be going to city hall about the mistreatment I've received here on multiple occasions. I've had my phone stolen off the table while I was reserving it and was dancing in front of my belongings. The man that stole it, proceeded to call me to the front door to come outside and retrieve. I've never been through anything like this and I'm from New York. These people are rude to American women and only like African women to patronize the place. Also, I called to order food and just cause I spoke English and said good evening, I was told, " why am I saying good evening?" It's always a back and forth with the owner. I have no relation to him and don't know why I'm being treated with such disrespect as a women. Juneteenth was my last straw and I will not be taking the disrespect from other men here in America that don't know how to treat American women. It's sad and I feel very sad that I have to deal with this in my own country,

After a long day of getting my locs retwisted nearby, I decided to stop here for dinner on my way…read morehome. I didn't realize where the restaurant was located beforehand, so I was a little surprised when I arrived. It's in a very urban area, which may or may not matter depending on your comfort level. There was a decent amount of seating inside if you choose to dine in. The restaurant was okay in terms of cleanliness, but personally, I'd opt for takeout. I originally planned to eat inside but changed my mind once I got there. Unfortunately, the customer service wasn't the best. I wasn't greeted when I walked in, and when I received my order, the takeout container wasn't fully closed and was placed halfway into the bag. I'm not sure if it was just an oversight, but it didn't leave the best first impression. Now, the food, that's where they won me over. Everything was well-seasoned, and the suya had just the right amount of spice. They were out of the vegetable I originally wanted, but I'm actually glad I tried the corn because it was absolutely delicious. And that suya butter sauce? It was the star of the meal! Overall, while the location and customer service weren't my favorite, the food was flavorful enough that I'd come back if I were in the area and craving suya.

If you are wanting to make your taste buds come alive then you must try the Spice Kitchen... the…read morearoma when you walk inside is Heavenly and to top it off Angel is there with her exceptional customer service skills to offer up suggestions when you need to make a choice! What to try? Well I WILL try it all... because Will will also help you out... your biggest decision is the spice level because all of the dishes so far have not disappointed! My favorites are the rice plantain and stew... but those Wings are definitely AMAZING!!

I ordered the chicken combo with rice & plantains, okra soup, beef pie, and puff puff…read more The food was amazing, however I wasn't into the puff puff because it taste like bread dough. The food portions were huge... one portion was enough to feed 2 adults. Would definitely recommend this small family restaurant.

Good customer service, clean carryout... Overpriced…read more $36 for a side of jollof, and two nice size pieces of fish and egusi that was simply a gravy sized portion. I ordered egusi, they could have kept the fish...