Bursting with flavor in every bite! Came to the Michelin recognized ChopnBlok with my family and we all loved it. We came during happy hour and were able to try a bunch of different plates. I assume that the happy hour portion sizing is little smaller than the non-happy hour dishes, but I could be wrong. We ordered the Polo Club Suya, Meat Pie Minnies, Coconut Chicken Bites, Golden, Buka, and Black Star. I believe happy hour is M-F, 3-6:30PM Not to be a chicken nugget girl, but I will say that the Coconut Chicken Bites were one of my favorite dishes that night. The chicken was sooo tender and perfectly fried. I don't think I really tasted much coconut though, but still yummy regardless! I also really enjoyed the Meat Pie Minnies and the Polo Club Suya! The pastry pie is so delicious and the Polo Club Suya was packed with flavor. Wished the meat was just a tad more tender, but awesome for the taste buds. Service was great as well - even though it was busy, the staff was still attentive and I felt like our food came out in a timely manner. Interior vibes gave ethnic wine bar feel. It's clean, well decorated, with music flowing. Would recommend to street park for free. There is a valet but the lot is packed. Would not even recommend driving into the parking lot, just street park and walk over. read more

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Came here for mother's day brunch and left very satisfied! Bright and modern vibe inside and aesthetic bar. Every dish was very rich and different from each other, great for sharing. My favorite bites were - Bowls: Black star, Golden bowl - Wings & tatate (brunch menu): the plantain pancakes are some of the best pancakes I've ever had. - Drinks: The chopman- very savory and interesting read more

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Food GREAT SERVICE AMAZING ambiance exceptional Small dipped off cute date spot. Light music but good enough to vibe to read more

ChopnBlok - Montrose - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

First time having West African food and had a great time at ChopnBlock! I got the golden bowl, it had some great heat to it and the prawns were large. My partner got the buka bowl and it was also delicious. It was really nice to be able to try some African wine as well. Service was nice and the ambiance bright with good music. Definitely would come back next time I'm in Houston! read more

ChopnBlok - Montrose - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Michelin Guide - Bib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking. Service and atmosphere: This is casual West African restaurant in Houston that offers stylish and modern interior and relaxed atmosphere. The place is popular so I recommend you make a reservation. We sat by the bar which is open for first come first serve basis. Service was friendly and helpful. Food and drinks: The menu highlights staples of West African cuisine such as Golden Bowl (jollof jambalaya, curry, plantains, chicken/shrimp), Polo Club Suya (beef skewers), and plantain bread with crème anglaise. Vegan options like the Motherland bowl are also available. I recommend their cocktails to accompany the food. Everything we tried was well seasoned and full of flavour. Pricing: $$ - well worth it for the quality served. read more

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Seeing this pop up in the Post Oak area last year, a coworker mentioned this spot as the place to check out. The girlfriend and I decided on an early dinner here on Sunday, the day after valentine's day. We left as ChopnBlok fanatics that are looking forward to our next return. Walking in, you're greeted by a smiling staff with aromas of spices and cocktails as you get walked to your table. Once seated, we got down with some handcrafted drinks which included the following: Dodo Old Fashioned - 9/10 Tamarind Manyarita - 10/10 Redbush Sidecar - 8/10 The Chopman - 10/10 The Manyarita and Chopman are the signature stars of the cocktails and rightfully so. Each has the perfect blend of sweetness, sourness, tart, and alcohol. The Old Fashioned and Sidecar are tasty as well, both were enjoyed by me although I'll admit I wish I ordered the other two previously mentioned. The gin n juice is a popular one and we'll definitely get that next time. A frozen cocktail, the server was kind enough to let us sample it and it gave us reminders of that classic Snoop Dogg track: mind on your money, money on your mind! For starters, we ordered the deviled scotch egg (8/10) and the suya & cheese pie minnies (10/10). The deviled scotch egg is an egg with the deviled spiced filling served in a ground spiced fried turkey shell; definitely your thing if you like spice. The suya & cheese pie minnies were savory and succulent with perfectly melted cheese and suya meat having the blend of spice and richness in the golden pie exterior; absolutely deliciousness. Now for entrees, my girlfriend ordered the Golden blok (10/10) w/ chicken while I decided on the greens & tings (10/10) w/ chicken and shrimp. Both dishes are superb with different taste profiles. The golden contains a jambalaya-type rice w/ curry and stewed plaintains so spiciness and richness from the rice and curry came into play and the plaintains gave a nice sweetness. The greens & tings contained tender rice mixed with greens (i.e. spinach, cilantro, herbs, etc.) and some yaji veggies with chicken mixed in and topped with 4 large seasoned shrimp. This was one of the best rice dishes I've ever had in my life; the rice was cooked perfectly with excellent flavors from the greens and spices and the meats (chicken and shrimp) both extremely tender. The portions are quite large so we had plenty to take home for lunch the next day. I recommend you make a reservation on OpenTable because if we hadn't done that, no way would we be getting a spot there. Also parking is limited so be prepared to walk a ways if you have to park a few blocks down. Take those into consideration as you plan your next meal here. You should definitely try this spot as you'll be introduced to West African cuisine the proper way and more than likely to return which is what we intend to do! read more

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If you have only been to ChopnBlok for dinner, do not sleep on their happy hour. I have been here a few times for dinner, but this was my first time stopping in for happy hour, and it was a really good experience. I will say it can be a little confusing when you first walk in trying to figure out where to check in, since it is not right by the main door. Happy hour runs from 4-8, which is a great window, and you have the option to sit at the full bar or make a table reservation. It can get busy + bustling inside so I would definitely recommend making a reservation. That said, the happy hour is definitely worth it. The prices are great, and I really liked that there is a variety of both drinks and food from the regular menu available at a lower price. It still feels like you are getting really good value for what you pay. They also offer complimentary valet parking, which is a nice perk. Just make sure to bring cash to tip. Our server Tiffany was super nice (it was pretty busy but she was very attentive) and gave us lots of recommendations, which made the experience even better. read more

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Chopnblock was a great meal! The food was superb, price was reasonable, and ambiance was great. FOOD: first and foremost, the food was just great-- balanced, filling, flavorful, but without being too heavy. i felt great after the meal. I had the steak goddess salad which was such a great salad because it was so much more. It had grains, plantains, steak, and a great dressing. Highly recommend this item. AMBIANCE: upscale casual and perfect for friends/family/date. Great decor and a good atmosphere. SERVICE: perfectly fine PROTIP: I believe I saw that they have a happy hour! Can't remember the deals but I believe there were some apps and drinks! read more

ChopnBlok - Montrose - Salad - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

I forgot what the plantain chips with the green veggies was called but it was so unexpectedly delicious! I also got the greens and tings with shrimp. Everything was fresh and delicious. Our server was friendly and attentive, especially given the number of tables he was waiting on. The place was packed and vibey with EXCELLENT music. I'll for sure be back here to try the other dishes! read more

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I loved the experience of dining here. The place is vibe- decor is fantastic and the service was friendly and helped explain a lot of the dishes. The plates were really yummy and really enjoyed the different dishes we tried. There were definitely a lot of spices. Fun lunch place! read more

ChopnBlok - Montrose - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Knocked my sock off. A friend brought us here while visiting, and I'm going to dream about this place for a while. Incredible flavor in the curries, fantastic quality meat. Loved the plantains in my dish. Our server was exceptional and brought us samples of each curry and rice to try. We were able to mix and match curry, meat, and rice for our bowls. Just phenomenal. No notes, 10/10. read more

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My friends in Houston brought us to dinner here because they've heard only raving reviews of ChopnBlok since they moved here. This spot has even won numerous awards, including being on the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand list. Firstly, the vibes are really fun here. There's a DJ in the front playing a great mix of afrobeats and rnb. We didn't make it in time to Happy Hour, so we ordered from the regular menu. The bowls can be sufficient for one serving, however it's a TON of food. Our party of 4 shared 2 bowls and 2 small plates and at least two of us were STUFFED by the end (the guys in our group probably could have eaten a bit more). The bowls are also incredibly rich in flavor, so this isn't your typical fast casual bowls we're talking about. The Golden jollof rice and the yassa curry in the Black Star bowl were seriously so so good. I'd order again in a heartbeat. The food came out surprisingly quick too. While it would have been nice to have the small sides come out early as apps, all of it came out at the same time shortly after we ordered. We were in and out within an hour because of how fast the food came + how good the food was we finished it so fast! One thing that could've been better: The music, while great, is a bit loud, which means everyone is speaking quite loud indoors, so the volume level is quite high. So so good, you have to come here when you're in Houston! For those who live here and are able to come here as much as you want... I'm jealous!!! read more

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The food is good, but the mains might be a little too spicy for the kids. My family and I went here. Based on recommendation from past reviews, we made a reservation ahead of time for a Sunday night at 6. Parking is a pain. There is valet, for that tiny parking lot that probably can fit no more than 20 cars. Get there early to find street parking. First impression, it was a cozy place with a lot happening. There wasn't a hostess at the front entrance, so we were a little confused. You had to go up to the register to get seated. Because of our reservation, we got a table right away. They place is cozy (small), so the noise was concentrated. There was seating outside, which would be a little bit quieter if you preferred. For appetizers, we got the "Chip & Dip", "Coconut Chicken Bites", and "Scotch Egg". "Chip & Dip" came with friend plantains with a spinach dip. The spinach dip was yummy. It was not your typical cheesy spinach dip, but a much more healthier version with what I can described it as chopped sauté spinach with some spices. The "Coconut Chicken Bites" were a hit with the kids. It was a small portion though that came with I believe was a yogurt cucumber dip. I think my kids would have been happier eating that as their main. It would be nice if they made that into a kids meal. The "Scotch Egg" (one egg that was halved) was good. I had a lot of Scotch Eggs when I was in London, so I really appreciated this was made with turkey sausage so my kids can try it. They loved it. The meals were good too. They had a few vegetarian choices. My wife got the "Aunty Mawa's Maafe", which she thought was a little under season, but still good. My oldest got the "Golden", which she loved. She had this same dish at the Post location. I had a little bit of the curry, and it reminded me of the curry they used in the Jamaican Curry Chicken Roti. My two youngest shared the "Trad", which they found a little too spicy. One had to drink a lot of water, the other just picked at it. I got the "Buka", which tasted wonderful. Most of the dishes came with some plantains which complimented very well with the spices of each of the dishes. Overall, a very nice place, and we will definitely try it again. read more

ChopnBlok - Montrose - Buka - A hearty beef dish - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have wanted to try them out since they opened and finally I made the reservation and invited a few friends. I would highly suggest making reservations as I heard a group say the wait was 2hrs without on a Saturday night. The hostess area is different because it is at the back of the restaurant along with the restroom and a small hallway for waiting. Due to road closures my party was running a bit late and I could only be seated once have the party arrived which was fine. We sat on the patio which was nice but a bit windy and chilly. They have propane heat lamps, but they were out of propane at this time. Our waitress was wonderful and apologetic that they didn't have the heat lamps. Food and drinks from start to finish was amazing. I ordered the strawberry chili margarita and first sip caught me off guard because it really had a kick. Everyone at the table said their drinks were amazing. I wanted to try the chips and dip and glad I did because I wanted my greens like this all the time. The jollof, rice, plantains and chicken in my dish were everything. All I can say is that we all enjoyed our food the vibe the atmosphere everything about this place was amazing. We will all be back. read more

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Huge portions with amazing flavors! We had the most wholesome waiter who explained everything to us and gave us samples to help us understand the flavor profiles of each curry and rices. We got the Golden and the meat pies (suya and cheese). The pasty on the meat pies were nice and light, the filling was flavorful. The entree, we shared, we got the Golden with chicken and it's soooo good! I would love to try the other entrees but it would be tough to not get the Golden again. The whole restaurant was beautiful inside! Overall, amazing experience read more

ChopnBlok - Montrose - The Golden with chicken. AMAZING! - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This was a very enjoyable lunch/early dinner, aside from the rude valet guy on the front. Everyone else was pretty pleasant. This place was crowded, with about a five hour wait since we didn't have a reservation, but we managed to get seats at the bar. The bartender, Bartholomew, was super friendly and helpful and explained everything on the menu. We even received a tasting plate so we could try the different bases and sauces in sample portions, which helped us know exactly what we wanted in our dishes. I liked how you can interchange the sauces and rice with yourmeals to give everything a different spin. It feels like an upscale African Chipotle. But not an average place. The food was so good I couldn't finish my bowl. I only ate a little bit of it. We also tried the meat pies, the suya, and the shrimp. The suya was really good. The shrimp were just ok and didn't have much flavor, possibly overcooked. The meat pies were also just ok. Overall, between the service, food quality, and ambiance, I'm giving this place five stars. I feel like most of the staff interacted with us to make sure we were ok.....special shout out to EJ. He was super funny and friendly. I loved his energy Valet guy was a bit off, but you can't have everything you want ... read more

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Came in for lunch and unfortunately I did NOT get pics of our food! It went so fast! I ordered the appetizer Suya and my husband got the Golden. The Suya & Golden were delicious!! It was soooo tender and flavorful. I loved every bite. The service was on point, we sat at the bar. The bartenders were attentive and our food came out FAST! Atmosphere: there are families here, people working at the bar, friends meeting up, overall just a very lively place. A little loud for lunch but in a good way, lively and soulful. Maybe a little hard to take calls but great for a date or meeting up with someone. The art, the culture and the vibes really glow here. Sorry I didn't get more pics! It is a mid size / smaller restaurants so they may take reservations at night but we'll definitely be back!! read more

ChopnBlok - Montrose - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

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The food and service here is a 10/10. I initially was going to try the motherland, but decided to go with the golden. It was so delicious, the bowl was full of flavor and it was super filling. The curry added a great layer to the dish, the plantains were sweet, and I love the crunch of the veggies. The jambalaya was definitely on the drier side, and the chicken was a little dry as well. However, the dish was still delicious! We tried the oga Palmer, which was good as well. The hibiscus definitely overpowers the lemonade, but I'm a hibiscus fan. Also, the customer service was great! They were super attentive, and very helpful. read more

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Another great meal with friends. This time around they advised of a 90-minute table limit, so keep that in mind. Service was as prompt and friendly as last time, and our server was very attentive. My friends raved about the chips and dip. We enjoyed 3 kinds of mini pies: vegetarian, beef and cheese, and beef. One friend raved about the vegetarian, and my absolute fav is the beef. For entrees, we had the shrimp, the short rib, and the smoked chicken platters. Every bite was absolutely delicious. I was stuffed, but my friends had the house plantain bread and loved it. Cocktail: the Sheba is excellent! A twist in an espresso martini. read more

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First time visiting this restaraunt & it was so delicious! Highly recommend reservations. We were sat right away & our server greeted us & helped with recommendations. The food came out very quick! Enticing was delicious & the main dishes did have a little kick to it. So if you're not a big fan of spicy, then be cautious. read more

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Huge fan of West African restaurant ChopnBlok--and glad they have a brick and mortar location that offers an elevated experience that differs from their Post location. First, reservations are HIGHLY recommended, even for lunch. They have bar seating, dining area table service (no counter service), and there's a small patio. Chips and dip are a must to start your meal. Expect Liberian greens (give me an entire plate of that, please) served with plantain chips. Currently craving as I type this... It was hard to choose between all of the entrees, love a hearty stew! Opted for the Golden. Solid choice, but next time I'll ask to sub the smoky jollof jambalaya with the Liberian rice or steamed rice (I don't eat red meat or pork and noticed the jambalaya had meat). Portions are plentiful so prepare to take home some hearty leftovers. Looking forward to going back for more of those Liberian greens. read more

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The service is super friendly and attentive. I visited on a Saturday around lunch time and it was busy but they had some outdoor seating. The food is delicious and the flavors are bold. The spicy things are spicy, bitter is bitter, but they still balance it well. The presentation and approach of the food is casual almost fast casual for some dishes. I think that helps keep the prices so affordable. Im from out of town but if I was a local I'd be a regular. read more

I ate at this place when it was in the Post and now found out the open their own place by Montrose area plus recieved the Michelin gourmand. The restaurant has a very nice ambiance. Service was impressive, our waitress was super friendly . Food was amazing. Definitely recommended read more

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Kitamu sana Had our monthly team lunch here on a Friday at 11 am. Reservations suggested. (Note: their system is a bit different so make sure to pay attention). We had a table for 8. Staff is super welcoming. Our server was EJ - teddy bear, comedian and flirt He enhanced the experience. EJ brought a small tray of samples of sauces etc to help us get the flavoring. Really helpful. We ordered an assortment of items. Things we ordered: Motherland, Golden, Green + Tings, polo club sula, meat/veggie pies, deviled scotch eggs, ikoyi shrimp, coconut chicken bites My order: meat/veggie pies, Golden; I did try the scotched eggs Meat/veggie pie (4/5) - meat pie was seasoned flavorfully and the crisp of the shell was complimentary, the veggie pie was also flavorful Golden (4/5) - loved the stewed plantains, the chicken was nicely grilled, the jollof was flavored nicely but the cook on it was a mix of perfection with some harder bits; the veggies were roasted perfectly and the curry was good but for me a bit salty - still delicious Deviled scotch egg (3.7/5) - this can't be taken home; it has to be eaten there immediately to really enjoy the crunch of the shell with the deviled egg For dessert, we shared the house plantain bread. It was decadent. The bread paired perfectly with the sauce and it was tender, crisp, sweet, savory. Very enjoyable. Everyone was extremely happy with the whole experience - food, environment, staff. A few had cocktails and said they were delicious. We all agreed that we would def return for another meal here. When we went parking was abundant because we got there right when they opened but the lot isn't very big so be prepared. Def recommend trying this spot. read more

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HH- mark it down, reserve in advance. Good selection of bites and drinks and you can easily fill up. I think we got everything except one dish. Be warned- the dining room gets LOUD!! We were sat at a small table close to the entrance but felt like we were screaming at each other to be heard. Love that there is consistent crowds here. Decor is fun and transportative. Patio seating also looks welcoming and does eventually fill up as well. There is valet for your convenience, otherwise I think you can park anywhere along the strip mall and limited side street parking as well. Everything has good flavour. But note on the bowls I think they do run on the saltier side (unless that was just today). Took me long enough to get to the brick and mortar, but I'll be back! read more

ChopnBlok - Montrose - HH menu - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Every single time I visit Houston, this restaurant is always my first stop! This was my first time visiting the Montrose location! I highly recommend you make a reservation as it was packed even after 2pm. Golden is a must order. It's literally so perfect from the Smokey Jollof Jamalaya soaks up the delicious motherland curry up so well. I actively crave this curry all the time. It's so unique and pairs so nicely with all the components of the dish. I also recommend getting steak as the protein as they are juicy and marinated really well. I also tried the black star, which while amazing did not compare to the golden. the perfect amount of crunch. We also got the Ikoyi shrimp which was cooked perfectly and had a nice heat to it. Overall, highly recommend this restaurant, and make sure you order the Golden! read more

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My wife and I were in the Montrose area for lunch one Friday and decided to check out why there was so much Buzz around ChopnBlok. I'm not really a "bowl" person, so I was a little skeptical. ChopnBlok proved me wrong twice over. We started with a couple of innovative and very tasty cocktails - The Tamarind Margarita and the Redbush Sidecar. Both very flavorful and went well with the cuisine. Would definitely get them again. For appetizers we chose the Plaintain Chips and Dip along with the Polo Club Suya skewers. Woah was that meat flavorful and a little spicy. Perfectly spicy for me, a little to spicy for my wife. The chips and dip were good, but not great. We will probably try another appetizer in their place on our next visit. For our main courses we got two bowls - The golden bowl with chicken and the Buka bowl which comes with short rib but we added shrimp. The Golden bowl comes with Jollof Rice and we substituted Jollof rice for white rice on the Buka bowl. Both bowls were fantastic, so good that I could not pick a favorite. And the Jollof rice was some of the best jambalaya type rice I've ever eaten. Worth the trip on their own even though the proteins were cooked perfectly. The chicken was extremely moist, something that is difficult to tell from the yelp pictures. There was plenty of each bowl to take home for leftovers. So much to my fear of a "bowl" place not being able to fill me up. Our friendly and attentive server recommended the Plaintain Bread dessert. Very good, but at this point we were stuffed, and probably didn't get the full enjoyment out of it. We really enjoyed the restaurant - nice comfortable seating, and not really loud on a holiday Friday lunch. We will definitely return to try out some different appetizers, but will be hard pressed to not order our same two bowls again. read more

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This location requires reservations and has a small parking lot so you may have to park in the neighborhood close by and walk to the restaurant. The interior is bright, colorful and can be a bit loud. With reservations, we were seated right away. The service was excellent throughout our meal. All the staff was friendly, efficient and knowledgable. The food was really fantastic. Every dish was full of flavor and different. Our group enjoyed every bite. I think the beef skewers (soya) was my favorite. There wasn't anything I tried I wouldn't order again. The prices were reasonable and the portions were large enough for a second meal. read more

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Love the atmosphere, definitely embraces african culture. Food was wonderful and the music was great read more

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We came here on a weekday for lunch before New Year's. We were unaware of the number of people making lunch reservations (undoubtedly because of their Michelin star and notoriety), but we were able to sit at the bar. We were greeted immediately and ordered a yummy hibiscus tea/lemonade, some ______ Palmer. We started with the chips and dip, which was basically plantain chips and spiced greens to dip in. While perusing the menu, the lovely bartender/server offered us a flight of their rice and curries to help us decide. What a nice touch. We decided on the Golden Bowl and the Black Star Bowl. Golden had a smoky jambalaya and chicken with the motherland curry. Black Star had black fried rice with shrimp and yassa curry. The portions were more than generous. The food was unbelievable delicious! Every bite had texture, spice, salt, sweetness, and richness. It's actually unfair to eat here because you will be spoiled when you try to go anywhere else expecting anything similar and you won't get it. Why can't other restaurants taste like this? I was speechless and completely understand the Michelin star. The decor was modern and comfortable with an African motif. Make your reservations now. After coming here, everything else will pale in comparison. read more

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African fusion food with a flare. The portions are huge too! The service was great but definitely reserve a table. From the decor to the service to the food I was impressed. One loss in star because I feel like the food should've had more spice. Especially with it being African cuisine. I get wanting to meet the demand of the masses, but don't lose the flare. Pro tip: you can use the parking lot in the other lot since this one has limited spaces. read more

Y'all be careful going here, I just woke up from a 4hr food coma! My friend and I decided to start off the new year trying new restaurants and ChopNBlok did NOT disappoint. We started with meat pies and for drinks I had the Chopman and she had their version of like an espresso martini. I'm going to say this now: you do NOT need more than two drinks here! We both got the golden bowl; I subbed my chicken for shrimp. Although we were full we couldn't stop eating it! To finish off, I had their sidecar and she had a frozen swirl. Needless to say, we both needed naps after. The servers not only provided phenomenal service but were funny as hell. We just enjoying kiking with them. I'm sad we couldn't sit inside, so make sure to reserve a table because it's super vibey in there. If we didn't have the itis, we would've definitely stayed for more drinks and just vibed to the music. read more

ChopnBlok - Montrose - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

I know they've received a ton of attention in the last few months, but I've yet to try the newest ChopnBlok location until now. I was pleased to see that it's everything I expected. From the warmth of the staff, and seeing community coming together, to the damn good food, it's just an amazing addition to the Houston community. Our meal started with the chips and dip, served with perfectly fried and seasoned plantains and Liberian greens. Although I haven't heard much about the dish, I went for Aunty Mawas Maafe as a main, a silky smooth peanut curry dish texturized by plantain, fried rice and seasonal vegetables. The two words I'd use to describe this dish would be comforting and filling. I was happy to have leftovers. Although we didn't indulge in dessert, that gives me all the more reason to return. Their contemporary approach to West African cuisine results in an inviting, tasty experience for both those familiar, and newcomers alike! This is one of those spots I'd encourage everyone to try atleast once. read more

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Dining at ChopnBlok was such an incredible experience! From the ambiance to the food to the service--everything was pretty much perfect. My partner and I came in on a Saturday night around 8pm with no reservation. The place was loud and bustling with energy. The decor and furniture matched this energy really well. You could tell that every single thing about the restaurant was curated carefully. We went up the stand inside, and while there were no tables available, they offered us the option to sit at the bar or the "community table". The community table was just a larger table where they seated multiple smaller parties. We were perfectly fine with this option, so we took it! They sat us there immediately. Our waiter was nice and super funny--he was cracking jokes the whole night, making the experience fun and comfortable! We ultimately ordered the Meat Pie Minnies to start, along with the Buka and Golden bowls for our mains. The Meat Pie Minnies were amazing. The appetizer comes with three pies, and while they look kind of unassuming, they are packed with complex, rich flavor! The Buka bowl was also fantastic. The stew was so flavorful, a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The Golden bowl was also--you guessed it--impeccable. At first, it was a bit jarring. The dish has a very intense smokiness to it. I almost didn't like it. But after continuing to eat it, your mouth adjusts to that smokiness and starts to taste all the other amazing flavors in the dish. This one ended up being a highlight for the night, on account of how interesting it was. We also decided to order their sole dessert, the House Plantain bread. This was so delicious. It does just taste a lot like banana bread, but the light and sweet vanilla creme it's served atop makes the dish really unique. Overall, ChopnBlok was unforgettable. I highly recommend trying it out! read more

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We had lunch at the original location at POST Houston - fabulous flavors. Golden Bowl, Minnie beef pies and the Trad Bowl. Lots of flavors, sweet from the stewed plantains and spicy. The Jollof was delicious, and the whole dish balanced with the fresh veggies. The Minnie pies had the most delicious flaky crust and wonderful savory filling. Little gems! read more

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Best place in Houston from the hospitality to the food. We came and it was busy so we were waiting for a seat at the bar and the host made an effort for us to stay which was so nice. Alondra helped us and was really personable and easy going. Danny checked on us and was so genuine. Can't say enough good things. read more

ChopnBlok - Montrose - Outside - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

I ordered a Cape Town cooler refresher, Suya skewers (not pictured) & golden tasters. The golden tasters was well seasoned, it also had a kick but not too spicy. The suya skewers were really chewy so I couldn't eat it all. But I look forward to coming back & trying other things on the menu. read more

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delicious. delicious. delicious. the flavors here are what sealed the deal. I love that the chef is not holding back on using cultural ingredients for an american audience. everything was so delicious and fragrant. the happy hour is such an amazing deal. each plate ranging from about $8-10 and you get so much, and get to try so much! If this is the happy hour portion, I know I would be taking the dinner portion to go. beautiful atmosphere and decor. the staff were very inviting and made the experience feel like i was invited very go have dinner at my friends' family house. they have valet but I was able to find parking behind the restaurant when I arrived. I will be back when I'm in houston! read more

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Finally some good African food. This place was packed even at 2pm. I ordered takeout and I think the golden bowl is actually better that way with curry on the side to not let the rice get soggy. The rice was so flavorful and the chicken was grilled to perfection - I've never had chicken this smoky and this juicy before! To get nitpicky, I would have liked the brussels sprouts to be charred as well, but I guess it helps balance out the heaviness from the rest of the dish. read more

ChopnBlok - Montrose - Golden bowl - African Near Me - Houston, Texas

unreal. Truly. This place deserves every accolade it gets and more. Beyond expectations. Our server Paris was a delight as well! Yall will be seeing more of us soon!! read more

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