I was in the mood for oxtails on a week night after the snow in Raleigh. Placed that were open late…read moreand considering the weather were far and few between but Hady's was open. We made the trek from the north side of town over and it was worth it. The place is immaculately clean and the menu is an extensive list of cuisine from all over the world. From Jamaica to Ghana and place in between. I know this could be a difficult balance to strike, but it was done well. I ordered the oxtails with rice and peace and plantains. The order was a nice size but I do feel the oxtails portion could have been bigger. Lots of sauce but not a lot of meat. The seasoning on it was very well done. Spicy but not too spicy. Well balanced. I enjoyed it along with my well portioned sides. The person with me got jollof rice and chicken. They said the rice was good and the grilled onion on top of the chicken was perfect. The chicken wasn't to their personal taste but looked well portioned and prepared. They also had a variety of bottled drinks to choose from like mango and hibiscus drinks. I would go back.

Jerk Chicken, Egusi Soup with Goat, Curry Chicken, Jollof Rice, Corn Fufu. All were flavorful…read morealthough some better than others. We really liked the Curry Chicken, jollof rice, and sides.

The food is absolutely phenomenal!!! I am from Chicago and have always been blessed to eat a…read moremultitude of cuisines. The food here was amazing. It was a bit of a wait so don't rush them. They are cooking delicious food. I have never been to any African restaurant where the food was cooked quickly. The peanut stew and fufu was plentiful and made me smile. My sons and mother also enjoyed the entrées they selected. I forgot what they ate. My sons have been here with their father once and were excited to return. The owner and staff were tremendously kind and greeted us with warm smiles. I must add, it is a bit pricey. I don't care though because we are supporting a Black-owned and operated business that provides good service and products. That's what's important. I am so glad this restaurant is in Southeast Raleigh.

I've been seeing African food content on TikTok lately, especially egusi soup and fufu. I really…read morewanted to try both, and jollof rice also. I ordered takeout from Elle Et Moi, which was chicken egusi, yam fufu, and jollof rice. It came as a combo. The egusi was delicious, absolute perfection. Slighly spicy and very generous with the chicken. I didn't know what to expect it to taste like, but it far exceeded my expections. The portion was generous. The jollof rice was very tasty. A bit of a kick and seasoned very well. I really enjoyed it. The only thing I didn't like was the fufu. I wanted to like it, but the texture was off. It didn't pinch off and roll around in my fingers like I've seen, where I make the little indentation to scoop up the soup. It was kind of dry and crumbly. Maybe it was warmed for too long and overcooked or something. I'll try again next time, and maybe try the plaintain version next. I'll definitely be back and look forward to trying other dishes!

Staff wasn't friendly. He only pointed to the to go section when I came to pick up my order (this…read morewas my first time here). I got the suya appetizer, which wasn't as spicy as I prefer and the meat was tough, and the kids chicken jollof rice (the chicken was so flavorless and dry) but the rice had a good smokey flavor. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. The owner responded to this review. They did not greet me. To just point to an area is rude when I say I'm here to pick up an order. I would suggest that you all change this approach. I was excited to try the food based off of other reviews. Attached is a picture of the message that I received from them which confirms that they barely exchanged words (which is in fact rude for an establishment to do). I was not seeking a full conversation but a simple, polite sentence would have sufficed.

Always wanted to try African food and Yagg Sii Tenn delivered!…read more We ordered the Ox tail Jolof and Lamb Jolof. Along with fufu and curry vegetables. Everything was delicious, hot, and had the appropriate amount of spice. Also tried the ginger tumeric juice and it was unbelievably delicious. Will be going here again.

Came here for an early dinner and enjoyed the experience. This was my second time coming. We were…read moreinitially the only ones in there, but several others followed suit. The person working the tables was alone, but efficient. We ordered two meat based entrees and a veggie sampler. They put everything on one plate for easy sharing (they asks your preference). The portions are perfect for sharing. The injera was a little bit more sour than my taste prefers, but it was still of good quality, texture and portion. The beef was so well seasoned. It is moderately spicy, so expect that. The veggies were delicious as well and pair well with the beef. We had the ground beef and the tips both. We got the ground meat cooked vs raw but you can choose. The restaurant is nothing fancy, but clean and decorated for the cuisine. The music playing meets the moment as well. I will absolutely be back and would recommend them to others looking for authentic Ethiopian cuisine.

This was a favorite place of ours, but recently we were given indifferent service, a cold meal that…read morehad very little flavor. Not sure if management changed and they decided to water things down? I can't recommend it anymore. Back to Gorsha we go.

Such a gem! I loved having cuisine I've never had before…read more I made a reservation, but when I arrived, i realized there would of been availability without reservation. They had my table ready and were very warm in their welcome. I hadnt had food like this before and the staff was kind in taking time to explain the dishes and make recommendations. I have the dova rice and pili piri chicken wings. The wings were spicy, nutty, juicy. So delicious! The rice dish went so well with the chicken. It had peanuts in it and the texture of the rice was so unique. It was a match made in heaven. The ambiance is so elegant and calming. I'm glad i was able to come in casual attire and not feel out of place. It was nice to see people outside the restaurant peacefully staring at the waterfalls. I'm so glad i got to try this restaurant during my trip in Durham I was so memorable.

Place has good ambience and nice feel to it. Service was average…read more It is a tapas kind restaurant so service is different than regular places. Food is served as it is cooked. We made reservations for four and it was easy. Though when we reached it was not busy at all Unfortunately the two tapas that we wanted to order were not available may be because we were there around 7, but that is not a justification because our choices got very limited Cauliflower was mediocre with a large floret on the top of peanut/coconut sauce, and vegan crab cake was average with a peri peri kinda sauce at bottom, but corn was really good though I had to use my hands to eat because cob was attached. Goat was good with tomato based curry and have bits in the curry and pieces as well but the qty of pieces was too less, chicken wings are extremely good, they melt in your mouth..mocktails were yummy but I found the quantity very less with lot of ice in the glass... my husband enjoyed his old fashion tamarind drink with bourbon, though we could not taste the tanginess of tamarind... water was at room temperature ...overall a ok place for a relaxing dinner but not compelling enough for me to drive again 40 minutes. Place definitely felt overpriced for the amount of food ...

A friend and I met here and split the veggie platter and a meat dish. We also split a bottle of…read morewine. The food was very good, and we had great conversation. The service made sure we were taken care of (when we were almost out of injera, they came in to see if we wanted more) but was unobtrusive. A great evening to be sure!

Awaze is the BEST! My husband is from Ethiopia and he (we) can tell you this food is 100%…read moreauthentic. We lived in NYC for over 10 years and no Ethiopian restaurants even came close to Awaze. We were so pleasantly surprised when we visited for the first time. Now we are regulars and it's our go to for Ethiopian food. Our favorite dishes are the Awaze Tibs, Shiro, Veggie Sampler, and hot tea. I also have several dietary restrictions (soy and dairy) and they always accommodate. Nearly all of their food is already dairy free. To top it off, the owners are incredibly kind. It truly feels like family. We cannot recommend this restaurant enough.

The restaurant is located just across from Brightleaf. There is a small parking lot, but check…read moreinside (before you pay) as they can validate in the restaurant. Ambiance is simple but nice, and seating is comfortable. It's a pleasure to sit in a space without being in a huge noisy echoing box. Food and drink offerings are excellent, including well made mocktails, and service is attentive, knowledgeable and cheerful. We'll see you there, again.

I was thrilled to learn that Ethiopian was on the menu in Durham given I miss having it at every…read moreturn while living in the DMV. And when I last lived in Durham 30+ years ago, having Ethiopian on Main Street Durham was unimaginable. But Durham on so many levels is a completely different universe. Goorsha is a very pleasant small dining room off a welcoming bar area when you come in. It was overcast and cold this early March day but the outside dining must be lovely later in the spring. We had a very helpful waitress answer a few questions and the food came quickly. The Sambusa appetizer should have perhaps taken a bit longer. The edges were crisp and tasty as was the Deko sauce it came with. But the center was still a bit cold so a bit more time was needed. I wanted beef tibs and went with the Zilzil tibs knowing there would be less sauce and danger of staining my work clothes. They were plentiful, well-cooked if not powerfully seasoned. They were quick to bring ample powered pepper so I could give it some kick dipping each injera enveloped bite for some added heat. The winner was my vegetarian dining companion who went with the very flexible pick three from many vegetarian options. They were a distinct yet complimentary troika of richly favored dishes. At least for lunch, Goorsha goes with individual plates rather than the traditional round platter family style so familiar in Ethiopian cuisine. It definitely worked for us given one of us was a vegetarian and the other all tibs all day. Definitely very glad to see it just across the street from Brightleaf Square and one of the earliest areas converted from tobacco warehouses to fashionable eateries. Glad it is part of the Durham eating scene.

Wow! Honestly some of the best food I have ever had! Eric was so informative! Originally the juices…read morecaught our eye, and quickly our taste buds! We bought one of each and my only regret is that I didn't buy more than one of each. Unfortunately he was all out of one of them, I don't remember the name, but seriously, ask for the apple pie juice. He'll know what you're talking about. It's like little miracles dancing on your tongue! The food! The card I grabbed on my way put says "Serving good & wholesome food is our passion" and my goodness can you tell! We're from Los Angeles, CA, but I promise you, this place is worth the drive! Thank you Eric for the best blend of French & Senegalese food!!!

This is a new food spot that just opened in Blue Dogwood Public Market, serving Senegalese food. It…read moreis such a neat spot, and the food was wonderful! I had never tried Senegalese food before, but I saw lots of options that looked great on the menu. I ended up choosing the Chicken Yassa, which is marinated, roasted chicken legs over a bed of rice, served with plantains and mixed vegetables. The chicken was so super tender and flavorful, and went really great with the vegetables, which had just a little spice. They also have some really tasty juice and drink options. I really liked the juice I tried, made from the baobab tree. It was creamy and had a great sweet flavor. The owner was very nice and helpful as I decided what to get. Definitely check this place out (and also the other vendors in Blue Dogwood). This is a really great way to get some delicious global cuisine while supporting local restaurants close to Franklin St. (as a side note, it has it's own parking lot too, so you don't have to pay or search for parking along Franklin St. Always a good thing! They also have a really nice patio area).

First time having Zimbabwean food and it did not disappoint! We ordered beef samosas for appetizers…read moreand oxtail, goat stew, dovi shrimp, and piri piri chicken for entrees and all were really good! The rice and dessert donuts felt like they were missing something and our server wasn't that attentive to us. The interior was nice though!

I REALLY wanted to support and like this place but most of it just fell below the mark. The…read morepresentation and atmosphere are beautiful but the food leaves MUCH to be desired. I'm use to African food having spice, kick and full of flavor. The jallof rice was bland dry and hard. There was no flavor whatsoever almost as if someone just spritz color on top of some day old left out to dry rice. The chicken skin was nice and flavorful but the chicken underneath bland. Found myself rubbing the meet on the skin to try and get some flavor to no avail. My wife had the tofu. She didn't even bother to bring it back home and ate half a piece of one. There's no hot sauce. No seasoning on the tables. The collard greens are on. We got a sample but because the restaurant had no hot sauce we opted out of them but that was a mistake because the cabbage was hard and bland as well. The food seems to be catered for people with bland pallets. I wasn't impressed. The "bill" came which is just the waiter with a screen never showed what I purchased or a breakdown so I have no idea why I paid $60 for this with a discount. The gratuity is automatically included and I'm fine with that but the blurb on the menu makes it seem like my obligation to pay it to ensure they have a living wage. Where is the owners responsibility to ensure they have a living wage? My wife waited 25 min for her Pepsi to come and had to ask for it. I won't return.