Wow! I've been missing out! My palate loved this! Got a tofu bowl with rice base and extreme spice (which is tolerable if you have the palate for it). It comes fresh, feels authentic and at a reasonable price. Service was good and- cashier was kind and recommended I get both sauces, which turned out to be the best option. No indoor seating but cool mural outside calls for good vibes. Would recommend read more

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

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

This place is packed with flavor. During a pandemic we all need a little bit of comfort food and this place hit the spot. I have never had African food before and... I never realzied how much I was missing. It reminds me alot of my Dominican grandma who used to cook for us when we were little. The amount of flavor and, spice could not be more perfect. I can not believe I lived so close to this place and never walked in before. As a vegetarian I got the tofu, which is hands down the most flavored tofu I have ever had. I ordered the medium suya bowl with tofu, rice, avocado, and added extra kale. For $11.50 I could not believe how much food they gave me. The lemon la croix is delicious and the entire meal was just perfect and I will definitley recommend this place to anyone. I ordered on caviar for pickup and my food was ready quickly and they packed it perfectly. I decfinitley will call in and order next time directly. Amazing local spot I'm so happy I ordered. Don't let the small storefront scare you away go inside !!! read more

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Delicious food! I love that they have a tofu option! They said all sides are vegan and "everything except the actual meat" is vegan. So really appreciate the plant-based options. The portion is very generous and definitely is a hearty meal for the medium size. They didn't have Jollof rice the day I went, and would love to try it! The store is very small- just a take-out counter. No indoor seating. There is a bench outside I believe, but other than that it is best to just order to go. Prospect park is also fairly close by and you can eat there. When I got there, they asked us to order online and pick up when it was ready (took around 20 min), instead of ordering at the counter. I would return again, the next time I am in the mood for Nigerian cuisine! read more

I have heard so much about this place and I am so sorry to say it but I really can't get the flavor of the food. I wanted to like it as much as I heard everybody does, but I have to be honest. Also I don't like food that I can't see good. I feel like all the food was stuffed in the container and dusted with the seasoning that you could not tell if it was salmon, chicken or steak. I tried the hype, but I am good on this. read more

I found my sidewalk seat in the sun at Dance Africa - wedged myself next to my family where mommy mode was suddenly high as soon as I sat to eat. Each bite took off the edge as I found my moment in every mouthful - I see you raw red onions, I feel you Suya magic sprinkles . Yes. I ate my eggplant fresh kale and crunchy sweet corn really appreciating the attention to detail with the meal and presentation. Especially as a lifelong vegetarian, I'm used to our food being an afterthought at some restaurants. I would have liked for the hot food to have been hotter but we were at a street fair. I saw what the team had to do to keep up with the demand on the street so I forgave it especially for the flavor and presentation. I'm definitely going to seek out the actual restaurant. Vegetarian options They figured out how to avoid their vegetarian dishes tasting like and afterthought- just add flavor and love / care. They did it. My family eats meet me I'm definitely coming back with the crew. Thanks! read more

Soooo good. Had the chicken suya bowl with both sauces & veggies. So much flavor and it was large enough for two meals!

Too much hype about their food. It was not above average. The rice was rice. The plantain was plantain and the tofu was rubbery. I was also given only a spoonful of kale and very little suya. I would not order again. read more

I had steak, rice & kale base, & plantain as the add on. Not sure which seasoning to top it because I took what the young lady recommended. It was deeeelicious! The Taurus in me is definitely going again & again & again. read more

Brooklyn Suya - African Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Everything is freshly made & grilled. We got a combo Chicken and Beef bowl with Jollof rice and Spicy Suya. It is NOT for the faint of heart. You definitely need the cucumber and tomatoes to cool you down. The Plaintians are grilled and sweeeeeet, which means they KNOW how to ripen them properly! It comes with a side of Suya aioli which helps the cooling process and the dryness of the grilled meats, too. There were three (3) Biker NYPD officers at lunch eating the same bowl and they were choking over the heat. We were all waiting for the corn to finish but it was not ready. The bowl portion is generous and healthy so if you come hungry, you will leave needing a full on nap. Also enough for lunch and dinner. All veggie options available if meat is not your thing. It is a small nod on Franklin so do not blink or you will miss it. Definitely worth a visit or a destination. read more

Brooklyn Suya - Chicken & Beef Spicy Suya - African Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Absolutely delicious. I have been meaning to try this place for a while and today was the day. I had the shrimp, and get the mango sauce with it! Finger licking good, and healthy too! The service was impeccable, very nice person who took my order. I love the ambience, I feel like I am in a small good stand in West Africa or the West Indies. I had medium and the spice level was just right. Go! read more

Wow super flavorful spiced food!! We loved the bowl with eggplants and tofu. Both especially the eggplants were grilled and flavored to perfection! The volume was also plenty and filling. Nice thing is the place is totally refined sugar free! one of the sauces uses honey. Staff were friendly. Wait was long on a Sunday night read more

Brooklyn Suya - Eggplant and tofu suya - African Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ordered a Brooklyn Suya chicken salad to be delivered to my house. Grilled chicken with a kale base, tomato, avocado and the tastiest dressing ever. The bowl was huge and filling. I plan to try them all. I'm so pleased. read more

Brooklyn Suya - Chicken Suya bowl with avocado and veggie add-ins. Excellent. - African Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been meaning to try this suya spot since I moved to the neighborhood, and it DID NOT DISAPPOINT! I got the medium bowl with rice, chicken, veggies, kale, and plantains with medium spice and both sauces. -Incredibly flavorful with perfect amount of spice - if you like spice I'd go even spicier than medium -Good portion and super filling, especially for the price! (Mine was $13 or so with all of the toppings) -Incredibly fresh ingredients, especially nice to get some roasted veggies -Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted delicious together -Good and quick service - my bowl was ready in about 6 or so minutes Will definitely be coming back and recommending to everyone I know! read more

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Extremely extremely extremely good Came here with the bro on a recommendation Was well worth the excursion Well peppered suya, very generous amount of meat, and the the sauce they add? AMAZING. DEF a place u need to visit if your needed some of that native , back home suya taste . 10/10 read more

Brooklyn Suya - Chicken Suya bowl ($12) - African Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Great service with excellent food and presentation. Fresh authentic spices and ingredients. Will definitely be back. I got a chicken suya bowl read more

WOW. What a flavor packed bowl! I got the tofu bowl with rice and kale and a side of veggies and plantains. I got mild spice because I saw a previous review that said it was spicy. I normally consider myself to have a decent spice tolerance but even mild was no joke. If you have a low to medium spice tolerance, I'd recommend starting with mild and going from there. The plantain was great because there was a little bit of sweetness to cut the spice. The veggie side was mostly just broccoli, which was cooked perfectly, not too mushy which I hate. The kale was also delicious and fresh. Solid portion of food, had leftovers for the next day. read more

I really wanted to like this place, but it left me wanting more. The flavor of the sauce/spices was good, but the chicken was so so so tough I just don't know if I'd see myself going back. Adding to that, the guy working there wasn't wearing a mask when I came in and I had to ask him to put it on - which I recognize is fine I guess, if he was the only person there - but still thinking of someone breathing on my food without a mask wigs me out right now. On top of that, he later had the mask under his nose and I had to remind him to pull it up again. Unfortunately these kind of things make an impression and so I went in already a little nervous about my food. Aside from the mask stuff, the food just wasn't my favorite. I will totally admit I'm not totally experienced with Nigerian food and I'd hate to be that American girl judging another culture's food, but again it wasn't so much about the flavor and more about the chicken quality. They were also out of egg and rice, two things I'd ordered in my bowl, so that was frustrating. I don't think I'd go back honestly. read more

Truly the best fast/convenient takeout spot in crown heights. Not the cheapest for $12+ if you get extra sides (I think only 1 is included) but the flavors are delicious, intense, and unique, and I can stop eating it! I got the tofu with plantains, eggs, half rice half kale, and the peanut sauce. Seriously can't recommend the tofu enough, so so flavorful and wonderful texture. The small is a pretty big serving (probably 1.5 for me). I recommend that you order online because if you come during rush hour you'll have to wait more than 10 minutes. One note was that our order came out not fully correct (one dish was missing an egg and didn't have the extra veggies), so double check when you get it before leaving! read more

I was a little disappointed the first time I tried BK Suya. My steak was really tough. But I loved the flavors, the freshness of the ingredients, and the portion size. So I gave them another try, this time ordering the shrimp and I really enjoyed it. I would love to see some other sauce options--the one that comes with the bowl is a bit too sweet for my liking, but still tasty. Staff is also always welcoming. Whenever I want something flavorful, satisfying, and nutritious, I'll be stopping by here. read more

Brooklyn Suya - African Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I ordered food from here using Grubhub. I am Nigerian and so I was super excited for a place that seemed to be a non traditional Nigerian restaurant. Let's start with the good. The flavor. Incredible. I ordered the steak bowl with rice, plantains and veggies. As someone who grew up eating suya, I have to say it's not quite the same as suya in Lagos but it is delicious. Meat was well cooked and tasted great. The bad? I didn't get any plantains even though I ordered and paid off extra plantains. This was very upsetting as I love plantains. Broke my heart there guys. Overall, I'm still very impressed by the culinary creativity of this place and I will be back( I will be sure to make sure I get my plantains) read more

After several minutes of preparation, had a large steak bowl with avocado and kale. The medium spice level was apropos, enough to jolt but not blister. The meat came fresh from the grill and sported a healthy rub. The vegetables helped defray the heat while the jollof rice teemed with rich flavor. Small location without a restroom. read more

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Though my first time trying Brooklyn Suya was at a wine festival I'll give it a 7 out of 10. Kind of bummed they didn't have any seafood options so I had eggplant Suya (it was decent) Shout out for the great service, They gave me an extra corn (which was so so sweet). I'll be visiting the restaurant soon so I can get the full on experience. read more

Insanely good food, lovely staff, and quick service. If you like spices and well seasoned food, pull UP!

This little gem on Franklin is everything!!! went here to meet up with some friends for the first time and we all were blown away by the flavors, variety of things you can add to the bowl, and how well they all come together.. One of the owners was there and really gave us the best first experience, i learned so much about how this amazing idea of suya bowls came to brooklyn.. i got the shrimp bowl and went back for more the next day... I definitely will be back !!! read more

Brooklyn Suya - 2 Shrimp Suya Bowl, Steak Suya Bowl amazing!!! - African Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Great food. Favorite place in Crown Heights. Amazing spices. Nice service. Ambiance doesnt matter since you cant really eat in the restaurant. read more

Excellent value for money for a healthy lunch in the neighborhood--rare in this age of $17 sandwiches. If you are a CrossFit bro, consider supporting this local biz which can dish out substantial portions of "clean eats" (protein, carbs and lots of veg) in a lovely compostable container rather than a meal delivery box filled with plastics. For me, it's just a tasty lunch that I don't need to feel ambivalent about the food or packaging. The spice mix is tasty too! Will be back! read more

Finger licking good! The food here is amazing! As a Nigerian, I can vouch that their suya is top notch. They understood the assignment. I love the suya bowl concept they offer. It was a pleasant surprise and the sauce they use to top the bowl was a great addition. I ordered the steak suya bowl with rice, onions, cucumbers and kale and I would recommend it to everyone. read more

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

Oh my goodness, I highly recommend this place!!!!!! It is soooo good. I tried the salmon, chicken, and beef and they were all delicious. My friend found this hidden gem and I am glad she did. In addition to the food, the customer service was superb. Every employee was so nice and helpful. I love the culture of Brooklyn Suya. Every time you go you'll see the same thing: people hanging out, having a good and positive time. I'll definitely be back the next time I am in Brooklyn. Pricing is fair. read more

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Good food is good food Don't think of this as an African restaurant. It's really a take-out joint serving grain/salad bowl topped with protein with an unbelievable spice mixture. It's so good. The presentation and taste are very refined. The staff and owner are all very nice. read more

Brooklyn Suya - African Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Yum, yum & did I say yum?! Have you ever had suya? Me either. It's a Nigerian spice and these super nice guys from Nigeria make these bowls (meat or vegetarian or chicken or...) with Suya and it's a taste sensation. They ask you if you want it spicy, medium or mild. I'm usually a medium person but the spicy was a good kick but not to spicy. This place is tiny and they deliver and do take out and all that business. Best of all, it's a new unique business. read more

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I've ordered delivery from Brooklyn Suya twice now and both times the food has been great! I usually order the Chicken Suya Bowl with plantains and veggies with the medium spice level and it's perfect. Not saucy enough for you? Don't worry, you get extra on the side. The portion is huge and I usually have enough leftover for lunch the next day. If you're stuck right now reading Yelp reviews instead of ordering dinner from this local spot, what are you waiting for? Get Brooklyn Suya already read more

Food 3.5 And in total 3! Firstly even though it says they are open at 3pm might not be the case cos we got there at 4:48pm doors were open but as we entered we were quickly told they weren't open and "we would be open in under an hour" ?!? So that's why they lose half a star!! So it's a small place with bar stools that can sit at the most 5/6 people, so I think you're better off grabbing and going home if you can. Now the suya. We got the suya bowls purely - the steak and the chicken. My first issue is how the pepper is only on top and not layered through and through the rest of the bowl. So after your done with the top, the rest of it is just plain meat. Would recommend the steak but not the chicken. The chicken was just dry and bland and tbh you can tell even as you look at it in the bowl or at least I could. They have some sauces alongside we tried it on the side. I think suya Mayo and suya bbq. Definitely the suya bbq. But I think yes you should try it if you're a curious like I am! Don't think I would return read more

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Visiting from another state and came to visit after rave reviews from my friends. I wasn't let down! The first thing that pulled me in was the amazing smell coming from the shop. The staff were really nice and took the time to explain how the menu and how everything works. I ordered the chicken burger with kale, avocado and bbq sauce. It was amazing. I will definitely be back when I come back to visit! read more

Brooklyn Suya all summer'22 was amazing. They provide great meals full of protein and vegetables!!! My favorite is Just Suya with the Salmon!!!! After eating Just Suya I feel healthy and full after a long day. Customer service is . The staff is full of beautiful people and they are just as beautiful on the inside. All the staff are great and my favorite is Toya!!!! She managed to remember my name and greets me when I arrive and always have positive energy towards me. I love it here & you should too. read more

Great Suya and Suya choices. I like the original thinly sliced Suya better but this is a close second to what you get in Nigeria. Good for them for bringing this to NY and actually doing a good job. Wish they had an area to sit though. read more

Another great spot for a healthy bowl in Crown Heights. I discovered this place on a walk back from the gym. There menu is straight forward and you have a choice between a kale or rice base and then proteins that include chicken and meat but also shrimp and eggplant. Then you can add an egg, avocado and plantain. Their plaintains are so sweet and delicious and they give you a healthy slice too! I usually get a bowl with shrimp, eggplant, avocado, kale and plaintain. It's a Nigerian spot so they then spice it up with a sauce and some spicy seasoning. That seasoning is nothing to sneeze at so be sure to be clear about your choice for spice level-- mild, medium or hot. Suya is my new favorite post workout meal! read more

Brooklyn Suya - African Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I ordered delivery from here for lunch, and I really enjoyed it!! I got the chicken bowl with rice extra spicy with a side of egg and veggies. The rice was DELICIOUSLY seasoned and really tasty. The chicken was also roasted nicely, and the very spicy spice on top complemented everything. On the side, there was a hard-boiled egg, kale, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and fresh cut red onions. A great and hearty bowl at a reasonable price that had tons of flavor! read more

So delicious and consistent. Large portions and seasoned perfectly. They also keep their word when you order "extra" protein. read more

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

I've passed by a Brooklyn Suya a few times and always been drawn to try it - so glad I did! Super fast service and absolutely off the charts flavors. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful and I am so glad I have been introduced to the world of suya spice. read more

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