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!

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.

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!

Very cute restaurant with bright colors and an inviting atmosphere. We ordered ahead for takeout,…read moreand the food was hot and ready when we arrived. We've never had Eest African food, only Ethiopian, so we were excited to order multiple menu items. We ordered a side of fried plantains, a pack of 3 meat pies, small Jolof rice with a fried chicken drumstick, and banku with okro stew. The plantains were great and reminded me of trips to the carribean with a mild sweetness and fried flavor. The meat pies were heavy with a very flaky crust and spicy meat filling. I love meat pies in general, and these were pretty good. I liked the shape of them, but the dough was a bit thick. I didn't mind it at all, but I think it needed something to dip it into. Maybe a soup would've been good with it. The banko and okro stew is definitely an acquired taste, or maybe I should say "texture". I love okra, but man, this stew was slimy. I love the taste of the spinach and okra stew and banku (cassava/corn meal dumpling), but I just couldn't get over the look and feel. If you've ever cut fresh okra, you know what I mean. I loved the jolof rice with its spicy sauce and meat of your choice. We had the fried chicken, which came as a drumstick. It was all very flavorful and probably my favorite of what we ordered. I may attempt to make it at home. I recommend this place if you want traditional West African or are looking for a new place to try out.

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.

Ethiopian cuisine at its best - East Africa Cafe is definitely open. The hours need updated, so…read morecall or drop by if you have a hankering. The food here is very well done, with a lot of variation in flavors and deep, rich spices. Ethiopian can be. But one-note if not done well, so I was really pleased with the variety of preparation. Nice staff too!

Tried for the first time. Portion was huge. Taste was amazing. Host was welcoming. Mood was great…read more Presentation was unique.

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!

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

I had the pleasure of dining at Mcuire recently during a visit to Niagara Falls…read more I have never had African food and as a foodie, I was looking forward to seeing what they had. Canada has a vibrant immigrant community and I was hoping for an authentic and delicious experience. I wasn't disappointed. Everything was delicious. To start, we had a freshly made ginger drink that was both flavorful and refreshingly healthy. We had plantain and chicken with joliff rice, and fufu with fish. Everything was well prepared. The spices used were unique and complement the dish perfectly. Fufu is fun to eat and is delicious and also healthy. You eat it with your hands and it's not hard getting used to it. I really enjoyed my experience at Mcuire so much that I would recommend anyone to stop in for dinner or lunch. They should also be a yes for Uber eats or door dashing. I would definitely return for more!

Amazing food every time, and always fresh. Service is great,…read morepolite and great! Cold inside the restaurant, but nice set up and delicious food.