Oh my god I was craving fufu and egusi sooooo bad for my birthday celebrations but I'm guessing…read moresince they're so popular it ran out for good reason but DAMN. I ordered something different and honestly so glad because what do you mean okra stew and fufu is just as good???? Service was a tad slow but friendly, and they taught us how to use the water pump to wash out hands. Very convenient! You will have to eat with your hands as they don't give you cutlery, but honestly the best kinds of food always uses your god-given hands anyway. We also ordered plantains, a sorrel drink that tasted like pomegranates, and a mango pineapple juice. I loved the sorrel drink - tart and sweet !! They had a cute little photo area with a chair and neon lighting and that's always fun against a lush green backdrop.

This place has Nigerian, Congolese, Ivorian & Senegalese dishes…read more Mbote (Congo, Chicken) was pretty good. The stew was decent (very fishy). The rice was pretty fluffy. I think the chicken is Senegalese though. Suya beef (Nigeria) was a little tough but quite tasty. Ya Foye (Ivory Coast) was decent. The salsa like thing was nicer than the fish. The bissap was tarter, stronger & less sweet than at other places. Service is very slow here

Had the pleasure of ordering chicken and jollof rice for delivery and when the food arrived it was…read moreabsolutely fresh and delicious. I can see how someone might find the portions quite small, but realistically it was enough to satisfy me and I finished everything in one sitting. I had only Nigerian Jollof before and I can say this is the best jollof rice and most tender chicken I've ever had!! Definitely coming back soon I wish this business nothing but a prosperous future. God bless.

Waited 1h for food , the plate isn't worth 24$ small portions of meat. Ordered sides of plantai…read morehas to wait another 25 min to get them because the lady on the counter forgot than disappeared, a long of at least 8 people formed just waiting for way too long.

Since this place first opened last year, I've been wanting to try it…read more 2022 was my virgin experience with Nigerians and their food, specifically jollof rice, something I had initially at Afrofest at Woodbine Park and then later at Mild Afro Lounge and restaurant. If you had Ethiopian food, and think that's the end of Africa, you're wrong-oh! Nigerian food is completely different and more lovable by far. I'm a huge fan so far, after just trying it thrice. Starting with the rice, it's that engaging chewy texture to the rice itself that is totally addictive and unlike any other fried rice dish I've tried. And the flavour-forward bold and distinctive seasoning that starts in your mount and permeates all the way to your brain and beyond. Incredible and a huge step in varieties of experiences food-wise that you are likely to have in your life. My dish, seen in the pics, came with a side of plantain. Carrying on with the theme of a smashingly-good outside charred-like texture and caramelized-flavour along with a tender and moist-soft yellow fluffy inside these little buttons of joy make an incredible taste experience on your tongue. And last but not least is the chicken legs (with thigh). Omg that sauce is tangy-spicy good! And the outside of the chicken has a caramelized chewy texture that is totally addictive and had me gnawing away at the bones trying to find every little morsel of it. The inside is tender juicy dark meat, wonderfully soaked in that epic sauce flavour. How many times have I mentioned "flavour" in this review? Not enough, you need to experience this for yourself! Highly recommended in a barren strip of Spadina, just south of Bloor on the east side. Check out the menu and go with a group so you can try more stuff, and... invite me, I wanna wanna go!! Anytime, NO Wahala!

If you're in Toronto, Afro Beats Kitchen is an absolute must-visit! This isn't fast food--this is…read morefood made with love, and you can taste it in every single bite. The food was so good that my husband and I literally found ourselves eating with our eyes closed, just humming the entire meal because every bite was that delicious! We ordered the vegan egusi soup with pounded yam, and it was phenomenal. We also had several appetizers, including the shrimp skewers and the shrimp with mashed plantains, plus a few other delicious items that made the table look like a feast. My husband enjoyed one of their cocktails, and I had a refreshing grape-like juice that was incredible (I wish I could remember the name because I'd order it again in a heartbeat!). One thing to know before you go: this is a small, family-owned restaurant where everything is made fresh to order. So don't come in a rush. Come ready to relax, enjoy the atmosphere, have great conversation, and appreciate a meal that's well worth the wait. Every dish is prepared with care, and it truly shows. The best part? We loved it so much that we went twice during our trip to Toronto. The first time it was just my husband and me, and we enjoyed it so much that we brought our godson and his fiancée back with us for another meal. It was just as amazing the second time. Anytime I'm in Toronto, Afro Beats Kitchen will be on my itinerary. This place gets 100/10 from me. Highly, highly recommended! If you're in Toronto, Afro Beats Kitchen is an absolute must-visit! This isn't fast food--this is food made with love, and you can taste it in every single bite. The food was so good that my husband and I literally found ourselves eating with our eyes closed, just humming the entire meal because every bite was that delicious! We ordered the vegan egusi soup with pounded yam, and it was phenomenal. We also had several appetizers, including the shrimp skewers and the shrimp with mashed plantains, plus a few other delicious items that made the table look like a feast. My husband enjoyed one of their cocktails, and I had a refreshing grape-like juice that was incredible (I wish I could remember the name because I'd order it again in a heartbeat!). One thing to know before you go: this is a small, family-owned restaurant where everything is made fresh to order. So don't come in a rush. Come ready to relax, enjoy the atmosphere, have great conversation, and appreciate a meal that's well worth the wait. Every dish is prepared with care, and it truly shows. The best part? We loved it so much that we went twice during our trip to Toronto. The first time it was just my husband and me, and we enjoyed it so much that we brought our godson and his fiancée back with us for another meal. It was just as amazing the second time. Anytime I'm in Toronto, Afro Beats Kitchen will be on my itinerary. This place gets 100/10 from me. Highly, highly recommended!

I really enjoyed the food here! The service was amazing and we were always helped with a smile. We…read moreordered the Party Jallof Rice and Egusi & Fufu to share, which are some of the most popular dishes of theirs. The Party Jallof was delicious, with a nice smokiness to the rice and the chicken seasoned spectacularly. I'm typically not the biggest fan of plaintains, but the plaintains that came with the rice were crispy and savoury. It was my first time trying fufu & egusi, and for the most part it was exactly what I expected! The stew was tasty, and the fufu had such a unique and lovely texture. Similar to Ethiopian food where you use the injera to pick up the meat/veggie stews, you use the fufu to scoop up the egusi. However, since fish bones are used in the stock, I found several fish bones in my dish that ruined the experience of it. It is a little on the pricier side with these dishes at $26+. The portion of rice could have been bigger, but tastewise everything was great. I would definitely come back to try other dishes and to have their jallof again!

Our go-to spot for Beef Suya. Warm, spocy, plenty seasoning. Love it with the thinly sliced red…read moreonion instead of thick white onion. SO good!! The jollof rice has been a bit inconsistent - sometimes great amd so.etimes not so much. But the beef suya is always on point.

I took my friend from India here to try Nigerian food for the first time, but unfortunately, even I…read moredidn't enjoy the meal. The jollof rice was decent, and the pepper rice was good. However, the fried rice tasted off, and I couldn't even eat the moi moi, it tasted sour. I told the server about it, then threw it in the trash myself. I honestly expected better because I wanted my friend to have a great first impression of Nigerian cuisine. Thankfully, he really enjoyed the fried plantain, which ended up being the highlight of the meal. I hope this was just an off day because I'd love to have a better experience next time.

I've never been to African food and was greeted by the big smile of Sunshine, an owner operator…read more With my fellow foodies we confessed we knew very little about African food. Pretenders never get anywhere so I admitted knowing nothing and Sunshine showed us not only what the food was but he would make the comparison to Chinese cuisine. He allowed us to sample the rice, one that was red with tomato paste and chicken cooking juice, indicative of Peruvian food. Another rice he called like chinese rice, tasting it, it was cleaner with a touch of spice (better than chinese fried rice in my opinion). We also had a tour of the stews. The food was reasonable for the novice and affordable for food court food. The chicken and turkey was a touch dry, but that's a common struggle for all restaurants. Food was not over salted. Thank you Sunshine for the food tour.

First time trying african food going back for sureenice service as well going back for a 4th starread more

Tucked in a bit from Dundas street (next to The Turtle's Compass Bakery), authentic Ethiopian and…read moreEritrean food at a decent price. Tried the "Sega Wat" with side of "Kika Alicha," "Gomen," and "Injera," all in a 3-part takeout container. The Sega Wat was meat pieces/cubes with a unique reddish-brown sauce that tastes almost like a bright tomato-like sauce/stew (quite good). The Kika Alicha was a crudely crushed chickpea puree that helped balance the bright flavours of the Sega Wat. Gomen was also a great balance to the Sega Wat and was cooked collared greens. The Injera is a unique spongey "bread" with sour aftertaste. To be eaten with basically all food. All the components aforementioned were put atop pieces of Injera, which is a great way to taste the Injera with each item and not have the hot food touch the container. Tried the Habesha coffee and was amazed. Especially considering it was only $1.50! Reasonable prices and unique tasting foods in an area not known for any African restaurants. Good variety of dishes available makes it worth repeated visits. Vegetarian (not sure about Vegan), and meat options. Habesha coffee a must try.

Ordered on too good to go and picked up at the store. The owner is a super sweet lady and extremely…read morefunny too. The food here is really good and glad we got an opportunity to try them out using too good to go. It was all vegetarian which was great for me. We liked the Ethiopian lentils the best. We asked for hot sauce and the nice lady gave us lots and joked with us that she wasn't responsible for the burn it might cause. Thankfully it wasn't that spicy! The injeera too was tasty and nicely fermented. Can't wait to come back and say hello to the nice lady and eat some great Ethiopian food!

Really really good Egusi! I was craving Nigerian food and came here on a whim! I will definitely be…read moreback next time I'm in Toronto!

I am from Africa. I need my fix from the Motherland every so often…read more Had the Egusi made with GOAT. Pure exquisiteness. Every dish is prepared fresh. Takes a while, but worth it. Have it with fufu or banku - this is "food fit for a King". Not inexpensive ... but worth it.