Arrived about an hour after opening and it was empty. Ended up sitting at the bar where I ordered…read moremy food and drinks. Both were great, I wish I could remember the name of the drink but it was great. I tried The fried Chicken wings and cassava with white rice. The wings were all right but the cassava was the real star of the show here! I would definitely order it again. Next time I'm in the Providence area. Definitely plan to check them out and try some other items off them menu!

Food was good after they gave me the wrong order and the wait was way to long for it not to be busy…read moreFood was good though.Casava Leaf white rice and fried spinach

Bintimani is a community centered restaurant with a lot of heart soul and delicious food! I love…read morethe peanut stew and meat pies, the beef skewers, plantain and spinach dishes. It's vegetarian friendly, black owned and always a vibe, what more could you ask for?

Delicious food, great service! Recommend trying Bintimani's food if you want to have amazing food…read moreand support great people!

Beautifully decorated and unique, Suya Joint is a must visit destination in downtown Providence…read more I've had the pleasure of dining here a few times now and each time I'm even more impressed than the last. We wanted a good dinner tonight so we stopped by Suya Joint around 5:30 and had no trouble finding a table. I'd also like to give a shoutout to our waitress who was incredibly friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and accommodating. She's one of the main reasons why we keep coming back. She even came over when our food was put down to make sure we knew exactly what we were eating and had to do it. I've worked with people of Ghanian and Nigerian descent so I do know what good African food tastes like, and this place is one of the best. Tonight I ordered the taushe with fufu and was very happy with it! The fufu tastes great, a little sticky but I enjoy the texture and think it works great for dipping. The taushe had great flavor, was very filling, and was seasoned expertly. My only minor critique is that some of the pieces of my beef were large which made it a challenge to eat inside the stew. But it's a dish that I definitely recommend to anyone. My mango juice was also very tasty and I enjoyed the whole experience once again. Prices are on the higher side but I never mind paying for quality food.

I may have read significantly on the different cuisines of the world but have yet to try a good…read moreportion of them. Out of the cuisines that I've tried the least, Nigerian cuisines is the one that has always peaked my curiosity as it plays a significant role in the food of the South. It emphasizes bold flavors and contributed to the creation of what we know as Soul Food in the US, and shows the culinary heritage of the African Diaspora. The diversity in the country is also massive due to not only the land size but also from an insane number of different ethnic groups speaking over 500 languages. This uniquely Nigerian diversity (no other country even comes close to this) contributed to a very unique plethora of flavors and expression of food that one could only begin to comprehend through words and pictures. Comprehension as such can only come with experiencing the different cuisines first hand. So while walking along downtown Providence before heading back to Boston, I came across Suya Joint and was excited to see a traditional West African option here! They weren't opened yet at that moment so I lingered in the immediate vicinity until I had my opportunity to walk through those doors! After all, I've been wanting to try more Nigerian food to understand their flavors better. The moment I walked in as their doors opened, I fell in love with their decor. It was clean, artful, and representative of the culture in a unique way. What further enhanced the experience shortly after were the patrons who came in one after the other. I would overhear different tables have conversations with the server detailing their African ancestry. And by the time I was finished eating, there were at least nine African nations represented inside. As for the food, since I was still very new to this cuisine, I came with a very open mind willing to try anything and everything. Our server recommended the African dinner so I could easily sample their most popular dishes. I decided to add their unique meat to it by ordering "Orishirishi" (translates as "variety"), which included tripe and cow feet, to further enhance the experience. All I can say as the food came was this was definitely a culinary experience that finished this weekend beautifully. I'm in love with the cuisine and now want to come back and try more items on their menu. Thankfully, they have a location in Boston as well so I wouldn't need to drive back there just for the food. The Egusi stew, which is one of their most popular items, was tonguegasmically good. My eyes rolled with each taste. It awoken my soul and made me feel alive again. The Jollof Rice here shamed every other version of it I've had in the past...like they were not even good enough to be called copycats. And the Orishirishi? Epically good. It was so rich, so flavorful, so GOOD that I completely plowed through it like my life depended on it. What is this madness? Where have I been my whole life? Whatever it is...I have to come back to Suya Joint again soon - either here or the one in Boston. I just have to have this food again. BEST FIND in 2026 so far! Definitely recommend a visit!

Stepping into JoRo feels like home - we were greeted and shown around by Joel Sr, there were family…read morepictures on the walls, dining seating was so comfortable, and Joel's mom cooked up our meals. I loved the family feel! Joel mixed up delicious drinks for us. We had espressRo martinis, pain killers, old fashions, and wine. Everyone loved their cocktails. For food, we tried most of the snacks/shareables: Cornbread - dense and delicious Meat skewers with pepper sauce - quite the kick, but definitely a favorite Lasagna bites - savory and flavorful Mac and cheese bites - excellent comfort food Fried chicken - the meat falls right off the bone Fried plantains - sweet with an optional kick Everything was served hot out of the oven and we got to enjoy our food while appreciating gentle music from a vocalists and keyboardist. Her voice was amazing and not too overbearing for dinnertime conversations. Joel was an excellent host, server, mixologist - you name it. He made you feel at home and everything was served to perfection. We will be back!

JoRo opened very recently in the Federal Hill neighborhood, in the former Syn Bar & Lounge (hookah)…read morespace, across the street from Caserta. JoRo offers Liberian and Soul food and at the time of this posting, they were only doing online orders through Toast. The space was still being worked on with the bar and dance floor on the main floor and a cozy upper level section with bar and seating area. While I was in the hood, I was going to stop for pizza, but then I spotted a new place called JoRo. I parked the vehicle on the street and walked up to JoRo, which was empty. The owner was sitting behind the bar and informed me they were only doing takeout online orders. I took a peek at the online menu and chose two selections including the Meat Lovers Lasagna Bite ($15 plus tax) and the Grilled Plantain & Smoked Fish Pepper Sauce ($12 plus tax), The food took about 20 minutes to be ready to go, both selections packed in one container. The grilled plantains with the smoked fish pepper dipping sauce was pretty good. The Meat Lovers Lasagna Bite was actually a good sized heavy piece of lasagna layer with ground meat, cheeses, soft noodles and smothered in a thick red sauce. After taking a few bites of the lasagna along with some of the black pepper sauce, the good flavors quickly became very hot and burning, almost like consuming capsaicin. They went overboard with the spiciness in the black pepper sauce. I enjoy spicy foods, but for this meal, I needed to drink some cold water and enjoyed the rest of the lasagna and plantains in smaller portions over three meals. Other than the over the top peppery flavor from the black pepper sauce, I would return here when the JoRo restaurant and bar is fully opened for dine-in service.

On October 18, 2025 and November 15, 2025, a women led business called suis had their pop-up at The…read moreVillage PVD. The first time I randomly came across the pop-up sign outside and couldn't resist not going in and checking it out. After that, I started to follow them on instagram, @suis.ri. suis offers limited quantities of roll cakes, mini cake boxes, shio pan, choux, and beverages. I've had their jasmine milk matcha and the salted cookie butter matcha. Both drinks are DELICIOUS! The jasmine smell and flavor really comes through and I've gotten it both times I've visited the pop-up. The salted cookie butter matcha is a must get if you like/love speculoos. I've also tried the dubai chocolate tiramisu, biscoff cookie tiramisu, and mango coconut sticky rice mini cake box. They're all SOOOO good and packed with flavors!!! I don't think you can go wrong with anything you order from suis. On pop-up days, suis usually offers a free item with purchase for the first 12 customers so get in line early. It is definitely worth the wait! All the items are limited quantities so they do run out. Be sure to get there early and prepare to queue up. The line moves and you'll have time to look at the menu on your phone.

Service was excellent! The staff member (I can't remember his name) was super helpful and even let…read moreus taste the jallof rice and told us about the different options and make lots of recommendations to help us choose what to try our first time. I loved the jallof rice sample but decided to try the egusi stew with tilapia. It was very flavorful with a fair amount of spice. The fufu was really good and I enjoyed the red sauce that topped the entire dish. The egusi stew itself had a pretty strong shellfish flavor (from crawfish and I think something else). It wasn't my favorite, but I'm glad I tried it. I think next time I would definitely get the jallof rice :)

My friend and I came across this tea shop by surprise. It's beautiful, vibey, chill, and has…read moredelicious food and drinks. It serves as both a hookah bar and a tea shop. It's a perfect place to take photos, talk tea, or do work. I got the hummus with pita chips, le peche smoothie, and the karkanay hot tea. Support this business!

I was in town helping my daughter move into her dorm when she suddenly got very sick in the middle…read moreof the night. I was looking for a nearby tea house and saw that this place was about to close. I called, and the girl who answered the phone was so kind she said she would wait for us. When we arrived, the owner was extremely nice and welcoming. I ordered tea for my younger daughter, who loved both the tea and the atmosphere. I also ordered tea for my college-bound daughter who wasn't feeling well. When I explained that she was very sick and had requested tea, the owner not only brought out her drink but also made her a second one special, just for her saying he hoped she would feel better. That thoughtful gesture meant so much to us. This place is adorable, the service is amazing, and they've definitely gained another loyal customer. We'll absolutely be back.

The food is very good, but VERY spicy. I thought I could handle spice - until I tried this. Be…read morecautious with which spice level you choose!

Tried Tribos for first time; ordered chicken (medium) and a side of veggies. The menu has a lot of…read moreoptions and took a while to decide. I was keeping it "healthy" but there were so many other tempting things i want to go back to have. The chicken was very flavorful, not dry but spicy! I probably will ask for mild next time but it was still great. Service was fast, went on a sat afternoon and there weren't a lot of people there. The server was friendly and patient. The restaurant looks casual, a lot of seating options but parking in that area can be difficult. Will definitely go back to try other items and have more peri peri chicken soon!

Chicken was very bloody and seems unsafe to eat. Everything besides the chicken was fine.read more

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