This is coming from someone who has been in the culinary world and worked with one of the best. Brooklyn Suya is an experience, with every bite you enjoy the intention behind each flavor. Incredible, I had steak, shrimp, shrimp plantain, boiled egg, honey & peanut sauce, and the aïoli. I knew the food was going to match the incredible service and vibe in the restaurant. Compliments to the chef! (&the team too :) read more

Can't even front this one of those "ones"! Reviews match experience and food. Service excellence. Nigerian food spot. Take out only. Served w love and personality. The bowls amazing is I got beef w rice and kale, plaintain, veggies, medium spice and peanut sauce. Large. Filling as hell and couldn't put it down. Benches outside to eat. Inside is just a kitchen with lots of signs, you can buy spices it feels like your in and old rib shack. Salmon bowl only comes in large and it is great too. Suya rocks and worth the hype read more

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Suya bowl with the fixings! The flavors were immaculate and would recommended giving a try! I visited here with a few friends and had heard the buzz about it! Is a small shop that only has seating outside. The wait time was a little long, but expected as everything is made fresh! The service was welcoming and patient as I decided what I wanted. Super cool art and very cool for pictures too! **Ordered a Suya Bowl, Plantain add on (because duh), and rice base, ~$15-20 read more

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This has been a staple in my weekly rotation. My wife is Nigerian and she definitely approves. Love Brooklyn Suya!

Sooo good. Oh my gosh! I was annoyed at first with this establishment because I walked over only to find the doors locked. Instead of leaving I decided to put in an order online. I was annoyed again when I saw that the price was around $24 dollars. When I completed my order I became annoyed for the third time when I saw the order would take more than an hour (and I was going to be picking up the order). I immediately called and they assured me that the food would be ready in 20 minutes. 15 minutes after the call I got a text message informing me that the food was ready. I went to pick up my food and walked home. Once I got in, I pulled the bowl out of the bag and was amazed by what I saw and smelled - a full bowl of food that smelled so delicious my mouth watered! Delicious. I would definitely get it again. read more

such a hidden gem!!! 100% a small biz operating slim but extremely efficiently and friendly!! the bowl is loaded with flavors and textures - so well balanced and i totally get why they sell their sauce because it is DELICIOUS and i want that with all the foods i eat. i went on a random weekday noon and there were a couple folks waiting for food already! expect a short wait (~20mins for 2 bowls) even if it's off-peak hours. they are POPULAR! read more

This was too good! It tasted so fresh and was filling enough but not heavy. The bowl is huge and packed with veggies and meat. I wish I lived in NYC, they would see me every week! I'm happy there were places to sit outside too, because I couldn't wait to get to my hotel to enjoy this meal. Service was nice as well! read more

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I've been waiting to try this place since my last visit to New York but didn't have the chance to get it last time. This time, I made it a priority to stop by. The tiny shop had a beautiful mural outside, and the inside has so much character. The employee behind the counter was so amicable with an infectious smile, I loved talking with her and was laughing while I waited for my food. I got a medium chicken bowl with medium spice, kale base, vegetables, and a plantain (which was an extra $1.50). I got the sauces on the side, but the employee recommended that I get it on my bowl because of the kale base since it would otherwise be dry. I followed her advice but she also gave me more of both sauces on the side -- so generous! This bowl was so filling and everything I needed it to be. The chicken was great, and I loved the veggies. Kale can be a hard base because of its toughness, but it was perfect here. The plantain was rather dry and was only half of a plantain, so next time I would ditch that. The sauces were so good and each brought their own complementary elements to the bowl. I would definitely come here again and try some of their other protein options because they all look great! read more

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Love this place! It's one of our go-to places for take out and delivery. I love the shrimp bowl--lots of shrimp, really flavorful! The rice is delicious. Just a really great meal overall. Two complaints: the staples on the lids feel a little dangerous--I feel like a staple could accidentally end up in the food. Maybe use tape instead? And then, the kale! I love greens, and I love kale, but the kale in the bowls is really tough. They need to be massaged more, or perhaps cut into strips or sauteed? read more

While I've never previously had Nigerian Suya, it's part of a greater tradition of West African grilled meats which includes Senegalese dibi, the powerful scents of which encode my memories of nights spent walking along the VDN in Dakar. I was thankful that Brooklyn Suya offers a vegetarian recreation of its namesake dish with tofu so that I could finally partake in this tradition. The suya rub itself is phenomenal. It's heavy on peanuts, which goes perfectly with the smokiness of the grilled tofu. They marinated it sufficiently so that there was not a hint of blandness, a frequent issue with tofu on the BBQ. The suya is served in a Chipotle-esque bowl format - I opted for a rice base and an egg as an add-on. I didn't expect the egg to be boiled - it was definitely overcooked, so I think next time I'll opt for the plantains. read more

Brooklyn Suya - African Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I see why there was a line when I came here after work today. I ordered a chicken bowl with plantain and mildly spicy. I'm not well versed in African food so I'm unable to detail the flavors i tasted, however I enjoyed every bit of it. It was beyond filling and I will definitely be back. The only downside is that there was a bit of a wait to get my food. read more

Service was incredible Its a small shop but The Food and Ambiance was amazing Got my food quickly! If you like heat i would skip getting mild Amazing portion for the price! read more

Brooklyn Suya - Chicken Suya Medium - African Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

First time trying Brooklyn Suya and I got the Chicken suya bowl with kale (alt rice), plantain (alt Egg, Mushrooms, or for addtl $$ Veggies or avocado), and both peanut & sweet sauces. The bowl is topped off generously with a topping of their dry/powdered suya seasoning (which they also had in bottles to sell) & a side of fresh cucumbers/onions. It was giving African Chipotle in the best ways esp since you could choose your spice level. I couldn't finish my bowl. Nice flavors, but next time I'll do less wet sauces because the peanut sauce was giving hollandaise. Now, this is not a 5 star establishment or a Chinese spot. It has character. The staff are nice enough, but you can tell they're fighting for their lives because there were ~ 6 delivery guys waiting for orders, 5 walk-ins and the waiting space only fits around 4. I waited outside and ended up eating on the convertible benches in front of the restaurant. You can't tell if the benches are there by happenstance or intentional, but overall I'd recommend. The bright colors on the exterior and the outdoor seating area definitely gives that Brooklyn summer/quick stop and go vibe. read more

Brooklyn Suya - Chicken suya bowl in front of Brooklyn Suya - African Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I absolutely love this place. The shrimp& chicken bowls are my go to but I just love the smiling face of the woman that is usually behind the counter. read more

These humans are keeping health, wealth, and love high up on their list of values. This tiny establishment has massive flavor and has been constantly making sure I am full to the brim with their bowls (ALL OF THEM SLAP). I love making it spicy too. They are popular and you may have to wait a bit for your food, but you should most definitely take your money and spend spend spend it! read more

- amazing, amazing, amazing - great shrimp - I hear the beef is better - hearty meal - relatively inexpensive - seating is only outside on a few benches - super fresh ingredients read more

Came here with my cousin and the service was great. The establishment is very small just take your order and go. They do have 2 benches outside if you want to sit and enjoy the new york breeze. All the bowls are made with fresh ingredients which I love. I had the eggplant bowl and it was delicious the cashier reccomended the sauces for me to add to my meal. If you like spice I say go mild it is very tasty. I would go back to try more. read more

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Its spicyyyyyyyyy. I got a bowl with shrimp and tofu. Kale and rice base. The shrimps size I loveee, tofu taste like firm but got mushy chicken. Sounds weird but taste right. We both order the Lago spice, did not regret it. Perfectly heated and leaves your mouth tingling. I love vegetables so I appreciate the tomatoes and cucumbers. The rice in my bowl tasted just ok, in my opinion it was a bit mushy and grainy. Kale is salad style. read more

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This place is so good! The sauces and spices they use go perfectly together. I always get the steak Suya. I do think they overcook the steak a bit. It's typically very tough. However, that can never keep me away because altogether the bowl is delicious. The portion sizes are great! Definitely very filling. read more

Always love this place. Food quality is always good. Portion size is great. They're good at answering questions and making suggestions.

Rating: 3.5 based on 4 delivery experiences First encounter: I did a lot of research before trying them out. I couldn't find adequate descriptions about the sauce profiles, what type of veggies came with the add-on veggies, type of rice, etc. Eventually, I figured some of it out & winged the rest. It was a great winging. My first delivery was with a friend: 1 steak and 1 chicken bowl. Their chicken was dry dry, so disappointing, but my steak was love. The flavors were great. The eggplant was chef's kiss, and the plantain style was interesting, but it worked. We were down to try it again very soon! Downhill: The 2nd delivery I stuck with steak & decided to try shrimp. It was cool but not like the first time. 3rd delivery: steak only bowl tasted like liver. It was a weird consistency. I could tell it was the quality of meat but decided to give them another try. The 4th delivery has almost sealed the deal. All 6 or 7 pieces of the steak were pure fat. I have never encountered that anywhere before. Poor steak quality is going to mess up a good thing. Final thoughts: The seasoning sauces & veggies are great, but the meat has to match up. Sadly, Idk if I'm willing to try them again. I hope it gets more consistent. These 4 deliveries were over a 2 week span, so much opportunity to see improvement, but sadly, it just got worse. I gave it 4 chances because I really wanted to support them. read more

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Amazing food ! Beautiful service!(Frendly) You can eat your food outside. 5 food !!! read more

Brooklyn Suya - African Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Suya has become my favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. Every time I've ordered takeout from here, I've gotten delicious food and great value. For under $15, you can get a pretty huge portion of food that can easily last you two meals. My go-to order is the shrimp Suya bowl. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and coated in a generous dusting of Suya (peanut spice). As sides, I've tried the egg, plantains, and avocado. The egg is fine, it just a hard-boiled egg. The plantains are good but a little tough in my opinion. The helping of avocado was pretty small the one time I got it. When you order in person, they'll ask you if you want their aioli and honey sauce. My personal recommendation is to get both of them and get a lot. They both add a ton of flavor and texture variety to your bowl, in addition to making it even more filling. Random tidbits: The menu in the store doesn't mention that avocado as a side and kale+rice as a base cost extra. The Suya spice ranges in spiciness from mild to extreme, and in my unseasoned palette's experience, the mild is still decently spicy. Lastly, kale is one of the side options but the bowl comes with kale anyways, so maybe better to pick a different side for more variety. read more

Brooklyn Suya - Shrimp Suya Bowl - African Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Service was not great; food took 10-15 minutes to make and did not seem freshly prepared; there was no place to sit to eat; the restaurant did not seem sanitary Food was OK, but definitely not worth the price read more

In all honesty, I visited this place with my Nigerian fiancé, and we both did takeout here. I opted for the salmon suya, and it was truly exceptional. On the other hand, my fiancé, being Nigerian, didn't find the lamb suya quite up to par with what he's accustomed to back home, so that's why I'm rating it 4 stars. I highly recommend the salmon suya bowl; it was a delightful experience for me. The only letdown was the absence of Jollof rice as an option with the bowls. Also wish the bowls were bigger. Drawbacks: 1. Pricey 2. Bowls are on the smaller side 3. Rice doesn't have the expected Jollof flavor 4. Lack of indoor seating 5. Not spicy read more

Brooklyn Suya - Salmon suya - African Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

They've found the right balance in everything they do. Brooklyn Suya workers offer an immediate welcome. Workers - outstanding - amiable and careful. Every plate demonstrated culinary skill. I appreciate the unique approach here. read more

Always good! Recently picked up another Suya bowl and as always it was great. The shrimp was perfectly cooked and the spices were amazing. They've gotten a little pricier and unfortunately it's $1.50 more for half rice half kale as the base. But it's still super affordable at $15 for a medium bowl with shrimp. They're usually pretty busy at dinner time (anytime after 6pm) but they'll tell you the approximate wait time which is helpful. They still have some seats outside but honestly with the park so close (a little less than a mile away) it's a great park picnic food. read more

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Passed by so many times .. then by accident yesterday saw the chef chopping the grilled steak.. walked in and welppppp... BIG HUGE FAN ... everything is amazing .. had the steak bowl .. a whole yes and now we know .. as simple as it is I was impressed with everything... but the simplicity of the grilled plantain... everything felt like home although never had Nigerian food.. we will be back for more .. and the people in there .. the young lady so beautiful and welcoming.. she had a genuinely warm smile... so sweet and offered us samples of their spices .. ughhh immediate heartfelt welcome... WE WILL BE BACK!!!! So just here to shout at the top of my lungs ...SUYA IS A YESSSSSSSS ! read more

Turn around for a walk in was very quick. The food was delicious a pretty decent portion and very filling. Very healthy option for what I'm assuming is fairly authentic. It is not what I would call spicy but it is properly seasoned, and I enjoyed every single bite. The aioli was a wonderful compliment all of the other items. It is a bit difficult to mix everything together in the bowl. read more

Brooklyn Suya - African Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Worth the trip!, get there! . I did stopped in yesterday after hearing my friend raving about it , the food did not disappoint! . I was greeted as I walked , it's pretty small and cozy so be prepared for a wait unless it isn't busy. The seasoning was a bit much for me but it still didn't take away much for me. 10/10 recommend!. read more

I went to Suya on 717 Franklin Ave. in Brooklyn and ordered a bowl which consisted of a little bit of kale, plenty of rice, onions, and dried chicken bits. The chicken had no taste, and I believed it was over cooked or not freshly prepared. The dish was overly priced and very disappointing. read more

They serve super yummy bowls! Give that they're on the smaller side it can take a few minutes to get your food but the wait is always worth it. It's also a pretty balanced meal! read more

Glad I finally tried this! The flavor of the suya is delicious! I got shrimp and my husband got chicken. The rice was flavorful, the kale was fresh, and the egg was literally an egg lol but I like that you get an entire egg! The sauces that come with the food were both delicious and really complimented the flavor. I'd recommend getting extra on the side. My only complaint is that the chicken, shrimp, and plantain were all quite hard like they had been over-grilled or overcooked. But otherwise I really enjoyed my meal and would return again! read more

Omg! Go get you a Suya Bowl! ONG this place is good af! I have heard of this place for so long and I finally went in there on a Tuesday afternoon and the staff was very polite. Forgot to get the person in the front name but she was so nice and she told me how everything works since it was my first time. Then I told her that she can just pick for me her favorite. She picked a shrimp bowl and it had kale, rice, cucumbers, red onions, avocado, tomatoes, and some spicy spice. It also came with a sauce and Aioli. I ran home and forgot to take a picture of my bowl first because I couldn't wait any longer but they do pack that bowl up with food. Other than that the vibes are very chill and they was jamming to music. Don't expect to eat inside though. There's seats outside. So delicious! Definitely will come back! read more

Brooklyn Suya - Médium Shrimp Suya Bowl - African Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Having recently moved to Crown Heights, I have walked past this place a few times, and finally decided to try it, having never eaten Suya or Nigerian food in general. Let me tell you, this place is GREAT! I got a beef suya bowl and this thing was bursting with flavor. It's a great sized portion and the flavors just work so well together. Being from Maine, spice isn't usually our thing, but I got medium which was plenty fine for this New Englander. The people were so friendly and I really enjoyed my experience. I will definitely be back!!! read more

Delicious, delicious bowls! I ordered the chicken. It was flavorful and filling. Highly recommend

I've made all kinds of questionable life decisions, but ordering delivery from Brooklyn Suya for last Friday night's dinner is not one of them. In fact, wish I had done so sooner. The steak suya and chicken suya bowls we ordered were fabulous. Each one was generous in portion size, with a tremendous amount of meat, so much that we were able to save leftovers for another meal. The meat and additional peanut sauce were truly the stars of the meal. The grilled chunks were bursting with spices and heat. I liked the charred texture, though they could have been a bit more tender. We ordered our bowls with rice, kale, and plantains. While we have enjoyed Nigerian cuisine in the past, this was our first time having suya. Apparently it is a typical Nigerian street food with origins from the northern nomads who herd cattle. So glad Brooklyn Suya has shared this wonderful facet of Nigerian cuisine and culture. read more

Brooklyn Suya - Steak Suya Bowl - African Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I just love this place. You just have to order early because they are so very busy. It's that delicious. I can't do the hot so I'm so glad they have the mild. But I did try media one time. With water on hand. It's good clean food. read more

I was surprised how damn good this bowl was. I've been to Suya in the past and wasn't impressed. However this go round I must give them all the props. Bowl was sweet, salty, spicy, fresh and bursting with all the African flavors. For now on I'll be ordering my bowls this way and only this way. Shoutout to the customer service which is always lovely. Suya may be small on the inside but delivering big big flavors. read more

Small spot with no indoor seating, but wow does their food have flavor. Ordered the salmon suya bowl, and as recommended by the cashier we got both sauces. Prices reasonable given the generous portion, and the honey sauce is sweet and flavorful, while the aioli adds a creaminess. Definitely recommend! read more

Brooklyn Suya - Salmon Suya Bowl - African Near Me - Brooklyn, New York