This meal felt like such a delightful little treat, every bite was crispy, flavorful, and…read morebeautifully balanced, paired with those perfectly crafted bites that made the whole experience feel special, it's the kind of moment that lingers sweetly and makes me want to come back again just to enjoy it all over once more.

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!

I was visiting, Hamilton, Ontario Canada. I tried Calabar kitchen when they were catering out of…read moretheir house, but now that they've opened their Jackson Square food court location in downtown Hamilton. I thought I would try them there. The food is amazing! I tried their Suya Salad, and their rice and stew. If you want authentic African Cuisine you need to try this place....

From the owner: Best authentic Calabar/Nigerian food in Ontario. If you miss home (AFRICA/NIGERIA) or just plain…read morehungry for a well cooked Nigerian dish, call us.

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!

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.

Great new African Jollof joint, a new location for this GTA chain, now in Queen West…read more This is the real deal folks, absolute champions at the game and not for the faint of heart. I discovered Jollof at Afrofest a couple years ago and hooked on that tangy spiced rice and chicken. There's steam trays at the back to choose your selections from and create a dish. Starting with 3 kinds of rice, of course including the reddish Jollof rice. Then move on to the meat and veg dishes to complement the rice. Many choices from fish, whole chunks almost caramelized into chewy spicy goodness, turkey, chicken, all drenched and simmering in intensely spicy sauces. Let the super friendly staff suggest topping the rice with some of that ish and it's pure heaven! I grabbed a Zobo, a home made drink concoction that sounds like the Caribbean ginger beer. Staff cautioned me not to drink it with the spicy food I ordered so it's coming home with me. Not gonna ignore that caution! There's a bar and comfy pseudo booth style two tops along the wall to hang in and take in the ambiance as well as the Afro beat music going on. My only complaint would be the value. My meal was $22.95 not including a drink. In a competitive market like Queen West where there are plenty of good value meals this is pricey. And I left wanting more so there was no leftovers to take home. Welcome to the hood Africa, glad you're here with us : )

This is a very laid-back place: When we entered, there was no-one at the counter to greet us. We…read morepicked up menus and sat. Chilled Jarritos, Coke products, and water bottles as beverages; the waiter came quickly and said it would take ten minutes for our order. It took six! The portions were enormous! In retrospect I should have ordered a small, but we didn't specify, and so received a large meal! I could have easily fed three people! The chef thoughtfully put the hot sauce on a side cup of my husband's meal. Like a royal poison taster he asked me to test it. I rated it a three; he gave it a seven...but he was raised in Minnesota. My chicken and rice were great! Loved the side of plantains! We'll be back!

This place is a gem. Cute on the inside. Friendly service. We got the buffalo jollof rice with…read morechicken, chicken pepper soup with fufu, and a side of plantains. Everything was delicious and super flavorful. I would say my favorite was the jollof rice though. Everything is a bit spicy so just be aware of that if you're not a spicy fan. Bonus points because their chicken is halal. Will definitely be back here!