This place was banging! The owner was super friendly, welcoming, and made the experience even…read morebetter. The food was authentic and full of flavor, which means a lot coming from someone who's really particular about their food. What made the experience even more special was getting to enjoy the food in an authentic way, including washing our hands before eating. It felt like more than just a meal, it was a chance to experience a different culture and tradition. If you're looking to try somewhere new in Columbus, this is definitely a spot I recommend. One of my top finds! I'll absolutely be back.

10/10 experience! Everything we had was sooo good. We tried the fufu and goat soup, peanut butter…read moresoup, jollof, baked chicken, spinach stew, fried plantains, fish, and sweet potatoes. Literally everything was delicious! She was also super sweet and took the time to explain all the different foods to us and tell us about the culture behind them, which made the experience even better. You can tell the food is made with love. We'll definitely be back!

Was looking forward to something unique to try late at night and found this place on Google Maps…read more I came in along with a few diners and mostly delivery drivers to pick up orders. I went to the counter and ordered a lamb dish and plantains. They were out of my first choice lamb dish so got a different one. I got some mango juice as well. Portions were very generous and prices are extremely reasonable. The food was very friendly and service was fast. There isn't much seating inside but got one of their several tables.

The food is absolutely delicious! You can taste the love. They have a large picture menu that is…read moreeasy to see which makes ordering easy, service was great and timely. (Expect to wait a short time, this isn't fast food like Burger King this is real food. Good things come to those who wait.) The restaurant is clean and has a chill positive vibe, they have booths for dine in. Also, MeMe is an absolute Queen!

Best Ethiopian food in Columbus! It's so flavorful and they can reduce spice levels if needed. I…read morelove getting their platter that comes with a bunch of veggies and you can choose either beef or lamb. I love their yellow lentils and beef! It's absolutely amazing! The first time I tried this platter I was over the moon. It was a 10/5 tbh and absolutely perfect. I just went there recently and got the lamb which unfortunately was a different experience. It tasted good but was really gummy and I felt like it was not as good as the beef. I would rate this a 3. I'm definitely looking forward to going back! I like that the majority of tables are family style, they offer coffee service and I've always felt the staff to be very friendly and accommodating. When you first enter there's like a bar and dance area but if you keep walking to the right then it turns into a restaurant with tables. I really enjoy this place and can't wait to show other friends and family!

The menu keeps changing in a negative way. No longer has Sambusa for an appetizer which is…read moreunfortunate. I have been here twice since I moved out of Columbus 4 years ago and I think new ownership has taken over. Service keeps getting slower.

This is our crew at the Ibex. We stopped in here for a quick bite. My brother Mikie who is a…read morevegetarian and I thought this would be fun. When we arrived the place looked closed. We tried the door anyway and it was open. We truly enjoyed every thing. We had the ibex special, vegetarian combo, the sambusas and several other items. As a side note- They seemed to know nothing about the check in coupon and their prices are different than reflected online. But the prices were still very reasonable for the amount and quality of the food we got. The server, who also appeared to be the chef and the bartender was very kind and attentive.

Stopped in here after spotting this place on uber eats and I'm glad we did. Service was amazing our…read morehostess was very accommodating and even allowed us a large sample of the honey wine before we ordered a bottle. The food itself was amazing. I am not a big meat person but their meet dishes including the beef stew pictured were delicious and well seasoned. The vegetarian combo also hit the spot with a mix of different veggie delicacies. I also really enjoyed the Ethiopian beer pictured and feel it complimented the food very well. The sambusas were also a fine addition to our meal. All in all, I would definitely stop in here again and recommend it to my friends in the area.

The owner is truly an amazing person. She so kind and caring and she knows my family very well. She…read morehas some of the best Swahili-Indian food I have ever had. I truly proud of your success of your business. The drinks are delicious.

This spot has been saved on my collections list for sometime now. I was finally close enough that I…read morewas able to stop by and pick something up for dinner. Not a fan of the area as I used to live near there but it's not bad. I walked in and was immediately greeted. I didn't catch her name (which I feel bad for) but she was super friendly. She was talking to me about some of the menu items while she took my order. While I was waiting on my food we talked a little but about the culture and history of where Swahili food came from and her story. I got my order to go. I got a beef sambusa and the chicken white rice. Wow...the food was delicious! I didn't want to stop eating it. The rice was perfectly fluffy, the flavors of the chicken and kale were delightful. the portion was large enough to make two meals out of it. The sambusa was yummy as well. It was an all over delightful experience and the food is tasty.

From the moment you walk in, you're treated like family -- and the food?…read more Everything is fresh, made from scratch, and packed with bold, authentic Ethiopian flavors. Family-Sized Mix Platter Perfect for sharing, loaded with variety, and served on soft, spongy injera that ties it all together. Every bite tells a story. This is the kind of place you come for the food... ...and stay for the amazing hospitality. Do yourself a favor and bring your appetite

The food here is so good, flavorful and plenty of it. I had a veggie platter that I shared with two…read moreadults and a child and we didn't finish it all. My one critique would be to please turn the TV blasting music down or off. It was very hard to hear my dinner companions.

Okay, short review because I can't explain my experiences inside the African Paradise…read more I have been there four times and each time I have been by myself and ended up being asked to sit with a group of Somali men. The conversations have been so nice and I have walked away it's time feeling like a good man. There are a lot of things that I don't understand about the Somali culture and some foods but I do know without a doubt that I have been so accepted so welcomed and have had so much fun at the African Paradise on West Broad Street. So I have enjoyed a breakfast consisting of liver onions potatoes a couple other things that I'm not sure what they were and this pancake-like crepe-like bread that you use to eat the food rather than silverware. The Crepe-like bread... I've had both the Savory and the sweet. I really like the Savory and I have taken it home and just eaten it throughout the day. I'm not sure which part of me has had more fun on each of my four visits to the African Paradise. Is it the fact that each time I believe that I'm learning more and gaining as a true human being learning the Somali culture? Is it because I'm discovering foods that I would have otherwise never had the privilege to taste and enjoy? Is it because there are others in there from the country of Somalia by origin and birth that just make me feel alive? Oh, I have had their Somali tea can't explain it don't understand it I just enjoy it. I hear that there is something similar by a different name in the North Linden area for the heavy Somali population that lives there. There is such a heavy Somali population on the west side that this truly is there Home Restaurant.

Goat. Lamb. Rice. Delicious!!!…read more That's my whole review. These are just wasted words. I'm adding because Yelp wants my review to be longer. So, go to African Paradise and enjoy some delicious food.

Prices seemed a bit high until I saw the portions! (leftovers) We tried the Waakye & Elna's Ghana…read moreJollof. We received very friendly service. The place looked nice inside but I didn't look around too much as our order was to go.

A new place for some delicious and authentic food! There's plenty of parking outside and setting…read moreinside for small groups, families, and casual meals. Service was a bit slow, we waited for about 30 mins for our food, but the quality in the food and kindness from staff is abundant! We ordered dine-in and you can also order to go. We ordered at the counter and sat ourselves and the owner/server brought us the food. Staff was very kind and super friendly, very helpful with any questions you may have. The food was good, very authentic, and flavorful. I don't remember the name of the entrees we got, but the meat in both dishes were good and cooked with lots of flavor. We ended up paying about $45 before tip for 2 people. We enjoyed our meals and we hope that more people can try their food!