I have had Blackstar Kebabs bookmarked for awhile. I've seen the food truck rig on the road or saw they were at a festival or brewery. Check FB or IG for up to date info. I finally found Blackstar Kebabs at the Wedgwood Art Festival (7/14/24). My previous exposures to West African cuisine had been at a pop up in Fremont and brick & mortar site in Broadview. I ordered 2 large chicken kebabs ($10 each), 2 large lamb kebabs ($11 each), and a medium jollof rice ($8.50). Payment can be made by card. I took a quick photo of the food order before I headed home, but did not inspect the spice covered skewers closely, my bad. **Pro tip: check your takeout boxes before you leave the food truck location.** I received 4 chicken skewers, not 2 each chicken and lamb as ordered. Overcharged $2. The chicken skewers were also a bit dry and underwhelming. The jollof rice was moist and flavorful, but I did not like the addition of mixed vegies (that filler from frozen mix of carrot, peas, and beans). Long time anticipation led to my current disappointment, especially after spending with tax & 20% tip, nearly $67! It was just okay. Wished I had spent my culinary dollars at the Ballard Seafoodfest instead. Oh well, c'est la vie! Glad I tried it and wish the proprietor well, but will stick with the brick and mortar spot in Broadview, North Seattle - near Shoreline, Jollof Hub West African Cuisines at 15314 Greenwood Ave N. P.S. The owner reached out later tonight and mentioned the error regarding the two large lamb kebabs. I declined the offer and said to consider the $2 on top of the 20% tip and wished him continued success. That's notable customer service! read more

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I used to live in Greenwood and would go to this food truck often. The gentleman working there was always kind and friendly. Those plantains are deliciously spiced and sweet. Highly recommend their kebabs and follow rice. I had never had Ghanaian food before this and I was hooked. Now I live outside of Seattle and still think of this delicious food!! Please check it out, definitely worth it! read more

I discovered Blackstar at a festival in Ballard, and I stop by their truck at Obec Brewing every other Monday. Their kebabs are delicious and their combo, with jollof rice and fried bananas, is very filling even at a "small" size. Consistently great service from a friendly gentleman who's a one-man food machine. Stop by if you see their truck! read more

Blackstar Kebabs - Combo with beef at Obec, which also sold me the non-alcoholic shrub at right - African Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Waited around 40 minutes in line and another 20 minutes to get my food. Super packed and busy and nearing the end of the event so they had to constantly check on stock, so my experience may be an anomaly. Tax was not already included, so it was added on top despite it saying taxes are included at the bottom. Ordered a Large Beef Kebab Combo Meal that comes with joloff rice and sweet red plantains. Rice wasn't fresh and pretty lukewarm (again, closer to the end so there's some slack there), a bit firmer, and clumped. Plantains were pretty good, hot and sweet. Large kebab is about 6 chunks of meat. Beef was not tender and was a bit dry, though there was a spiciness that kicked the skewer up. Price overall was a bit high all things considered. Want to visit again at an earlier time for a better experience but this most recent visit was not it. read more

Blackstar Kebabs - Large Beef Kebab Combo Meal - African Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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My only complaint... I can't handle spicy food and even after my eyes started to sweat, food was so good I couldn't stop eating. I ordered the combo meal and added a kebab so I could try both the chicken and the beef. Everything in that combo was fire! read more

Blackstar Kebabs - Combo with chicken and beef kebabs - African Near Me - Seattle, Washington

SUPPORT BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES! This place was absolutely delicious!! This is located right outside Rooftop Brewery which was very smart since we were super hungry after having a beer in our belly. The kebabs smelled delicious so I knew I had to try. Everything is run by one person and you can see him working through the window and putting so much love into everything. The rice is creamy and buttery. The kebabs are extremely well seasoned (the lamb is my favorite). Beware they do have a bit of kick to it, but I think thats the best part! read more

Blackstar Kebabs - Lamb, Beef, Chicken Kebab, Rice, Combo Plate - African Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Had 1 beef kebab, 1 chicken kebab, and plantains. Ordered the "Large" of each expecting I'd have leftovers for lunch tomorrow. Nope. This was about $40, including a standard tip. Well prepared? Yes. HUGELY over-priced? Also yes. And seriously - NO condiments offered?? Like not even SALT?? EDIT: I wrote the above before I tasted the kebabs. And that was a mistake. Turns out the kebabs are brilliantly spiced and so horribly over-cooked that the meat feels like mush. Stick with the plantains. Everything else is gross. Bring your own condiments. Would give fewer than 1 star if it were possible. read more

Blackstar Kebabs - Large plantains, large beef kebab, large chicken kebab. - African Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Everything was fresh and delicious -- fried plantains outta this world! Also I felt that the prices were very reasonable for large portions and high quality food. read more

Great Food, great service. I had the large combination meal with chicken breast. The spices were unique and simply delicious as was the rest of the meal. The chicken was perfectly cooked on the kabob. The large combo left me with a full lunch of leftovers the next day, and I was hungry when we arrived having hiked 9 miles earlier in the day. Please come back to the Broadview Tap House soon!! read more

We saw this Ghanian food truck at Magnusson Park after a game, and had to try it. The menu is pretty simple. Chicken, Beef, and Lamb Kebabs, jollo rice, and fried plantains. We tried the chicken and Lamb kebabs, and the rice. The kebabs were both good. We got one with the spicy rub and the other without. Both kebabs were cooked well, and the spicy rub is tasty. (Side note: if you have a nut allergy, this is not the place for you. Even if he says he can do it, he cannot. We found that out the hard way). The rice on the other hand was fairly bland. It reminded me of the rice you get at most Mexican restaurants, but less flavorful. We did not get the fried plantains, but they looked and smelled really good. Overall, we would go back for the Kebabs. They are a bit pricey, but the flavor is good. Also, the owner is really nice. read more

Blackstar Kebabs - Ghanian Food! - African Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The best food I ever ate from a food truck i love this food truck I try to go whenever I have the money to my favorite is the planting and rice combo with the lamb and chicken read more

Delicious! The spices on the kebab were amazing! A bit spicy which contrasted well with the fried plantains. read more

Blackstar Kebabs - Lamb kebab combo - African Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We regularly eat at this food truck. It's an incredible business and there are very few West African restaurants in Seattle so this is a gem. The Jollof rice is seasoned deliciously and the chicken kebab is so flavorful. Please try it out if you haven't already, it's also a Black owned business :) read more

Blackstar Kebabs - Large Chicken Kebab Plate - African Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I had never had Ghanaian food before trying Blackstar Kebabs, so I have no basis for comparison. But I do know what good food tastes like and Blackstar is really good! The plantains are crunchy and sweet and the kebabs have the perfect amount of char. The jollof was nicely seasoned (and not over-seasoned). The service was friendly and the food was good; I will definitely go back. read more

I got both the beef and the chicken. I was blown away by the chicken, loving the black pepper centric(I think?) spice mix. It's definitely a unique rub, and I love it. The beef, I didn't care for as much, just because I'm not a big steak fan. My wife loved it. The plantains are delicious, but I couldn't handle as much. My wife destroyed hers. I ate most of both rices. I would have liked a veggie side, I loge that this truck focuses on few options, doing them well. Next time I'm ordering a larger meat/side ratio though. Can't get enough of the spices. read more

i found the food to be very disappointing unfortunately: i tried the large lamb kabab combo plate; the rice was very bland / undersalted. half the lamb kabab was raw/undercooked and i found the seasoning very unpleasant. the plantains were ok, half the pieces tasted stale. service was friendly and quick though. read more

Plantain and suya are fantastic. Jollof was good for non-Nigerian... kidding. Kinda. Overall it was a fantastic meal.

Black Star Kebab happened to be the food truck at Lantern Brewing last weekend, so I knew that's what dinner was going to be. I was also excited because it was going to be my first forway with Ghanaian food. The menu is not ridiculously extensive, but still has a good number of options to satisfy anyone's palette. I, like most people around me, ordered the combo meal. It is a solid quantity of food for $12: plantains, a small kebab, and joloff rice (rice cooked in a stew). I sprung for a lamb kebab, but your other options are chicken and beef. The plantains were by far the showstopper of the combo: I've never had spiced plantains quite like these before, and thoroughly enjoyed them. The lamb kebab was also great--the meat was very well-seasoned and perfectly cooked. Sadly, the joloff rice was a huge disappointment--it was not at all salted and ended up tasting bland, soggy, and entirely forgettable. Overall, I would probably still get the meal because the healthy portion of plantains and the kebab were both delicious. If only the rice could get on their level... read more

Simple ingredients, simply and authentically prepared. Hey Seattle, that feeling on your tongue after eating the kebabs or rice is what everyone else in the world calls flavor. If you want a real treat, ask for a little of the Ghanaian shrimp spice. Anyone with Cajun or Creole roots will be right at home with this ancestral cousin to Jambalaya. Spice...get some!!! read more

Tried to get out of giving our friend of his food - my friend ordered a kebab and the person running the truck refused to give him the order, despite the receipt and order history. read more

Rice was definitely something I was looking forward to trying and was a huge disappointment. Very mushy Mexican rice with no flavor. Felt like overall everything was missing flavor. Kebabs were good but for the price I would consider overpriced but there wasn't other food option at the brewery. Plantains were the best part and wish I would've only ordered that. Plantain fritters were just mushy plantains in a ball nothing different about them. We asked for some sort of sauce or something to add to the food and owner said "I had 20 people ask me for sauce last week!! why do you Americans always ask for sauces?! You don't put sauces on my food."....if that many people are asking for sauces or something to make your food more appetizing you should probably listen to the audience you're catering too. Overall would have Kebabs and plantains but wouldn't go out of my way for this food truck again. read more

Blackstar Kebabs - Chicken kebab. Joloff rice. Plantains. - African Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Best lamb kebab I've ever eaten!!!' I've probably eaten over 100 kebabs in 6 countries and Blackstar is the most tender and flavorful!!!

Awesome! I love the Ghanaian spices and the lamb kebab was tender and to die for. Also quite enjoyed the plantains The combo was a good way to sample everything ($11 for a kebab + rice + fried plantains) read more

Blackstar Kebabs - Awesome! I love the Ghanaian spices and the lamb kebab was tender and to die for. Also quite enjoyed the plantains ;) - African Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Stellar. I was very hungry and ordered a large chicken kebab combo. The flavor of the chicken, jollof rice and plantains were outstanding. Very unique blend of spices with just the right amount of kick. I will definitely seek out BlackStar and order food from here again. Highly recommend! read more

The food here is mediocre, overpriced, and the portions are tiny. The service is terrible; the guy completely ignored us for a solid five minutes while he bs'd with the owner of the brewery where the food truck was stationed. read more

Love this food truck. The owner usually has his truck at the Arena sports in Magnuson where I play soccer (in non-Covid times) and we often order kebabs after our games while we socialize. It is the perfect treat after a great game. Can't wait to get back to it. read more

I am always excited to find out that Blackstar is nearby. The chicken kebabs and the rice are my jam. The level of spiciness varies somewhat, but it's best when the spice level is turned up. I've used their online ordering feature to get my food order going and then walked down to pick it up. So I get my exercise and my tasty dinner at the same time. Getchasome! read more

This place is amazing. My brother had tried it with his friends, his friends hated it, but he couldn't understand why. His words were "This is bomb". So we tried it today. The owner is super sweet and hard working, wanting to bring organic homemade cultural food to other people. I can definitely respect that. I have to agree with my brother, the food is bomb. It's incredibly yummy. Is it expensive? Yeah. But he's also 1 dude, in a food truck, buying organic meat + spices (some of which I am sure are probably specialty), and trying to make a living. I'm willing to pay extra for that, and y'all should as well. If you are willing to pay 7 bucks for coffee, then don't complain. Even my mother likes this place. I could not recommend it more. read more

Soooooo good. Best plantains I've EVER had. Seattle's food truck scene is weak - desperately needs more ethnic food. Black Star Kebab definitely delivers on all fronts! The chef is super nice and gave us some extra plantains. The seasoning on the lamb kebabs are to die for. Only downside is that it's hard to find this truck. They're usually around Saleh's parking lot or Magnuson. It's also a one man band so food can take a while. It's worth the wait! read more

$11.50 is a bit pricier than wished for, however he has a $30K food trailer and truck & gas expenses. Ought to have taken a picture, because what was served was much less than pictured, less rice, less plantains, less kebab. Rice has micro veggies in them, might find 3 pieces of corn, several peas, quarter of an inch of carrot. Lamb was soft, rice was soft. Fairly tasty, hardly spicy, filling. Plantains were nice. Takes 8 minutes to serve. read more

Blackstar Kebab is delicious!! I always get the combo with chicken kebab. The jollof rice is great and my vegetarian friends love it! My favorite are the plantains - I spent a few months in Ghana and fell in love with Keliweli, so being able to get some in Seattle is such a huge treat! read more

Rude. How does this place stay in business? Cook was actually yelling at everyone - complaining how hard he was working. Folks waited over an hour for food. read more

Amazing kelewele! Crispy and caramelized with just the right kick of spice. We lived in Accra for three years and this became a favorite dish. Took us right back! read more

Oh man good stuff! And generous portions - I love plantains and always wish I had more, finally a place that dishes up a heap of them. The rice is amazing and lamb kebab is tasty - gotta try the others soon! read more

I loved the food and the owner! Food just tastes that much better when the proprietor goes out of their way to engage customers. The owner brought out his spice mix to explain some of what makes Ghanian food unique. The meat was so tender and juicy. Be prepared for spice! But it's that beautiful, deep, slow burn kind of flavor. The plaintains were out of this world! read more

High quality, organic, delicious tender juicy kebabs deliciously seasoned. Had all 3 kebabs and would rank them lamb, chicken, and beef. Worth the higher price that other reviewers mention. Quality costs $. The owner/chef was very pleasant and friendly and you can see his care in the quality of food. Plantains were an unexpected sweet bonus! read more

Dude. So I randomly ordered the plaintains while at Magnuson on a random weekday. They were out of sight! I've had many plaintains but never prepared in a west African style. They were sweet, spicy, and addictive! read more

YUM!!!!! Those sweet plantains are better and healthier than French fries. The rice is so filling and delicious. I got the chicken kebab and the taste was incredible. read more

Get the Sweet Red Plantains. They are very delicious and my favorite thing on Priestwick's menu.

This is the best African food I have ever eaten. I am very suitable for my Asian stomach. I'll advise my friend to eat