I finally had a chance to try Fufu from The Taste of Africa along with some other dishes and I'm…read morehappy to have had the opportunity. The fufu with peanut soup was a vegetarian dish and besides having a nice aroma, the taste was just as top tier. The pounded yam with egusi was my favorite as you really can't beat how fresh and delicious this was. The pieces of goat and beef along with chilis, onions, peppers and I believe the other bits were either squash or pumpkin was amazing. The jollef rice could have been a little less wet, but I'm not an expert in this field. I still enjoy it, but slightly drier would have been my preference. The honey jerk chicken was juicy and tender. It was full of flavor and the sweetness balanced the savory well. Everything was made fresh and even though it was for a take out order, everyone loved it.

This restaurant was small, but felt very cozy (as if you're visiting someone's home)! There were a…read morelot of customers that came here for take out, but my friend and I opted to dine in. We ordered the egusi and spinach stew and it came with a big portion of fufu as well. All of their stews also come with goat meat and beef, which was really nice. This was our first time trying fufu and we were given a bowl of warm water to wash our hands and no utensils. My friend and I got to learn how to eat fufu and we really enjoyed it! The soup was very flavorful and spicy and paired well with the fufu. It was very filling so we had leftovers (I think this meal can be shared between 3-4 people)! I am definitely going to try their other soups.

Authentic, local and delicious…read more Food is cooked fresh. Dining area is clean and spacious. Staff is really friendly.

The food and the service here is amazing! The owner is one…read moreof the nicest people. She came to the table to greet us and informed us of the ingredients used to prepare the food. Definitely enjoy going there

Tasty but pricey East African (Indian) place on Canada Way at Boundary…read more Parking is available in front of the restaurant (S side), as well as on Canada Way. The building is quite new and modern, and so is this place. Some nice decorations such as figurines and tapestries on the wall. Staff were very friendly and helpful. No complaints. There was an older gentleman who chatted with us a bit and answered our questions. Pretty sure he was the head chef/owner. Buddy and I were unsure what to have, so the waiter recommended the chef's platter (Mchaguzi wa Chef). This platter includes samaki bites (fried tilapia), kuku choma (BBQ marinated chicken), kebabs (minced lamb), and mishkaki (skewers of beef). Served with a pile of rice underneath and a pile of salad. There was also some naan and a bowl of spinach machica (mashed spinach cooked in curry sauce). There was also a plate with small containers of yogurt, tamarind sauce, and shredded coconut. Rather interesting combo. Everything was very tasty, though my buddy was convinced the deep fried tilapia was the frozen supermarket variety. No idea if this is true. The other thing that was special here is they sold Tusker beer which is from Kenya. Never seen it anywhere before, so it was definitely interesting to try. The bottles are 500mL too. Food was definitely on the pricer side, but my buddy and I did leave satisfied. Not sure if I'd eat here regularly, but I wouldn't mind coming back. The food was delicious.

We decided to give Simba's Grill a try. They're a family run restaurant specializing in East…read moreAfrican fusion cuisine. Slightly in an odd location but next door to a Starbucks. We dropped in on a Friday evening (at 8:00pm). The inside is spacious and the tables are well spread out. Our waiter was one of the chef/owners, who is one of those individuals that goes out and chats/sits down with customers. The menu consists of appetizers, chef's specials (no daily special available when we inquired), entrees (meat, rice, vegetarian, curry) and desserts. Entrees range from $15.00 to $30.00. - Chutneys - yogurt, coconut, tamarind, hot sauce and mango. We were originally given a second hot sauce but the owner came by our table, told us it was "too spicy" and took it away. Strange. We didn't get to taste that one but the mango chutney was fantastic (a punch in the face, with a slightly mango note at the end). - Rice ($5.00) - good enough to compliment our two other entrees. - Naan ($3.00) - plain and a touch dense. - Kuku choma ($20.00) - decent char on the chicken, but slightly overcooked and dry. Needed the sauces and chutneys to give it some flavour. - Paka ($18.00) - tilapia was overcooked. Curry was very light in flavour. Wouldn't get this again. - Machicha masala ($18.00) - best dish of the night. 5 good sized prawns that were cooked perfectly. Spinach was a touch bland but liked that it was hearty and chunky. Not many African places in town. An okay first meal at SG.

It has been probably 3 years since I came to Jambo Grill. Came on Thursday night and the restaurant…read morewas pretty empty so no problem is getting a seat. Their restaurant is also really big! It's a good space for a large group. I love their ambience, it's very tastefully done and really encapsulates the theme of the restaurant. For drinks, I got their jungle juice which was really good! It had pineapple juice, passion fruit, and others. Perfect for the summer. For food, I got their Cassava Mogo (LOVE! so much better than fries and twice as crispy and flavourful). Honestly, filled myself up with these before the mains even came out. I also got their mishkaki choma which was good. Will definitely be back!

I was with a large group to eat some fantastic Indian/African food! The decor leans heavy on…read moreAfrican. The food was amazing, my favorite being the eggplant dish. Husband enjoyed the african beer and raved about the curry fish. Servers were super polite and great! Would love a return visit when in town next!

What a marvellous find! My husband brought me here for our anniversary, and it was perfect. It's a…read morebeautiful restaurant, classy and just the right size. There were a few other tables busy, but it wasn't noisy and it was a nice atmosphere. The owner, Naz, was welcoming and attentive, explaining the menu and inviting us to "make yourselves at home". (What more could you ask of a dining experience?) The sweet waitress was very helpful, always there when we needed something. I was so happy: there are so many vegetarian options - not just the usual "we took out the meat" but thoughtfully-chosen plates. The best part was the absolutely delicious cuisine: carefully-prepared, well-presented, with each dish complementing the other. Naz showed us how best to enjoy the sauces and seasonings. After the yummy appetizer platter, my husband had an African chicken dish, and I had a vegetable biryani. The prices were more than fair and the food was plentiful - we took a bunch home. We thoroughly enjoyed a lovely evening, and we're already looking forward to returning. Thank you!

The owner Naz was very warm and hospitable. He went around checking on customers and us very often…read moreand thanked us for coming when we were waiting to pay our bill. We were a big group of 12 including infant and toddler and they managed everything beautifully. Another big group of 10+ came in when we were leaving around 9+ pm. The place was not huge but they can do big groups. Reservations recommended. This was my second time trying East African/Indian food. I still didn't know much about it. R and I shared a choma (grilled) platter which had 3 types of meat, choice of carbs and raw vegs. The server recommended Chicken Serena which was grilled chicken with some sauce and herbs. This was my favorite dish. The chicken was tender and flavorful. The other two meats were the beef ribs (pretty good) and Mishkaki (skewer beef - a bit dry and hard). I love the masala potatoes which was the best thing on the platter. The raw vegs looked like coleslaw without any sauce. It was just a dab of sauce on the side. Not enough for the shredded vegs. I also had the masala chai which was very weak and very bland. Skip this tea. R tried the on tap beer - Baadshah Pilsner - a south Asian craft beer produced by Magic Malt Brewing in Langley. Interesting. Good to try for $5. There was also live music. It can get quite loud when they were singing. Nice patio out front and parking on street and in their lot.

I was excited to try Ethiopian food as it has been a while since I had last tried. I went with a…read morefriend for dinner and there were plenty of tables available with no reservation on a Saturday evening. I got the chef's choice combination and my friend got the veggie lovers combination. The food arrived relatively promptly and it was presented as a nice spread. Eating with our hands was a neat experience to enjoy the food the traditional way. The server told me to mix all the ingredients together but I wanted to taste each item first. Perhaps mixing it all would have been better as there were a couple items I found their taste to be a bit strong on their own. Personally I also found it on the oily side. The injera was great at soaking it all up but I was unable to finish the injera that was served at the bottom of all the ingredients at the end, with all the oil that was there. Overall it was a great experience and if I were to return, I would skip the combo and order a dish I liked.

Have you ever had Ethiopian food before?…read more Nope, neither have I. I was hanging out with a friend from across town & I wanted to try dinner at another restaurant further up on Commercial Dr. So we decided on drinks here first at Harambe Ethiopian Restaurant, while we waited for our standby reservation to come through at the other restaurant. My friend had been here before & highly recommended we come back again to eat. I got to try Ethiopian Honey Wine for the first time. It was refreshingly delicious. Sat at the bar & chilled. Saw various dishes coming out of the kitchen & the look & smell were causing my stomach to growl. Got to meet the owner Daniel - a very nice gentleman. He has been running this restaurant now for over 25 years. He expressed that times are hard, as noted by all the restaurant closures all over Metro Vancouver. But he's hanging in there so if you want to try Ethiopian food - consider Harembe & support local. Look out for more food pictures sometime in the later part Spring when I return.

A taste of home. I…read morewas born and raised in Kenya (east Africa) so living in Canada, I miss the food I grew up with back home. Safari Snack House fills that void. Delicious food and as close as possible to back home. It's a small restaurant with limited dine in tables. Will always return for amazing food!

Such fresh and tasty food I felt like I was back in East Africa! The service was impeccable and…read moreShairose (the owner) personally came to see if we needed anything else or could order more food. They're only open for pick up orders so I recommend to call ahead. There's daily and weekend specials as well as lunch special that's about $8. I highly recommend everything off the menu but in particular the beef akhni, chicken samosas, and mogo left me craving more. Portions are well sized too so we were not left hungry but still craved the taste. I would definitely include this as a pitstop in my day if visiting Vancouver.

My favourite neighbourhood restaurant! The vegetarian combo is incredibly flavourful--every dish is…read morea hit. Portion size is also quite generous. Truly a gem, worth it every time.

We went here as a party of 3 on a Sunday dinner and it was not too busy. We ordered the combo for 2…read morewith keye wot (stewed beef) with an add on full sized order of yebeg tibs (sautéed lamb). All of this is arranged neatly in one plate to share, with some injera on the side. The vegetables were nicely spiced and fresh, and the meat is fairly spicy and high quality. The injera is okay - it was served cold so it didn't hit properly with the rest of the food. Service is good as they checked up on us occasionally, though we need to flag them for any additional requests but with minimal effort.

7-day Alaska cruise sailing from Vancouver on the Grand Princess. Nice 70's weather in July. We had…read morea nice balcony suite with sitting area. Food Galore! Fantastic ports with fun excursions. Service was tops. The staff were nice. Activities almost every hour. July is prime cruise season so the ship was full.

Totally the best ever Authentic African food! Just Amazing service they offer too! Buy a large…read morebatch and freeze.

Ethiopian restaurant along Edmonds...So many good line up of resto in here and I am trying them all…read moreone by one....Today is the Abyssinia. Another place that showcased their cultures with the interior designs and decors.Large TV playing sports events, small size restaurants, They serves alcoholic beverages. Free street parking...not a problem... No appez available from the menu...thats weird.... Spices are heavily used in African cuisines this is the reason why the place smells good but that will stick in your clothing....just saying.... They cook chicken, beef, fish, lamb and veggies on a very exotic way and take note hotly spiced dishes. Service is a bit poor when i came, not busy but it seems like the waitress can not focus, I asked for hot water and she gave me cold ones, my food was served and no cutlery and even napkins, none really until i asked for it. I got the Ye-asa Kifto(fish) minced lean fish mixed with mitmita. and butter.The butter is enhanced with koseref that gives distinct flavor, comes with Ethiopian salad on the side. FYI: MItmita is an orange-red color powdered seasoning that contains ground African bird's eye chili pepper, usually has cumin, cinnamon, and ginger. the dish i ordered was really hot and heavily spiced, halfway my meal my nose drips hahahha, It will surely triggered your sleeping hemorrhoids even the salad was spicy, but still it was an excellent dish. Next time i would like to try meat dishes but that is not soon....

As a fan of Ethiopian food, I had to come out here to try this place, as I'd tried all the others…read morein Vancouver. We dined in, sitting on their patio, and got the vegetable platter for 2 ($12.50 plus tax per person). You get a really nice plate of 5 different dishes--the standard Ethiopian dishes. Their misir wat was especially tasty, amply spicy and rich. You get plenty of injera to scoop up the food, but you can always ask for more. Very friendly service. I'd say this ranks up there among the best Ethiopian places in Vancouver -- it's just more no frills in terms of the atmosphere and whatnot. I'd return, but perhaps do takeout. Recommended.