We were very excited to try Nigerian that was so close to Grand Central. We went there a bit early. Goat stew was not yet ready. But, the person at the front and was quite friendly and explained everything. I got the chicken dish with sweet plantains, spinach and such. My friend got Acara, which seemed quite good. I am not an expert in Nigerian food, but I thought the spinach and sides and the chicken itself could use more spices. It could me taste buds, but it was a bit on the bland side. The place looks nice, people good and has a lot of potential. Do consider spicing up a bit. (Or add as a choice) read more

Dùndú - Chicken Spicy combo - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

Tucked away in a cut-out alcove on 41st St you'll find Dùndú pumping out jams and slinging fantastic Nigerian food. There really isn't any seating inside as it's mostly just the kitchen and service counter that you see, but there are plenty of open spaces nearby to eat in if you're not able to take the food back to an office. The staff are all super friendly and knowledgeable, and the website lists out a ton of allergy information as well. Just be warned that the food has a mild kick to it so if you're not able to tolerate spice you may be in a bit of trouble. read more

Dùndú - Store front - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

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What a great little place! It's an assembly line for lunch bowls and the food is fantastic. I had the Spicy chicken bowl with jollof rice. The sauce on the side has quite a kick to it. "Spicy" here means exactly what it says. If you were looking for a way to grow hair on your chest, this could help. Service was friendly and fast. Would definitely return. read more

Dùndú - Spicy Chicken Bowl - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

LOVE this place! what a great discover finding this amazing place. In love of Nigerian food now, I'm Venezuelan and I was so surprised how our flavors are similar but the spicy part witch was a plus! So good! so fresh! love it Also as a note: We went today to pick up 16 bowls for our team at work for an event, and we schedule last minute, they were so nice helping and at the same time taking orders for customers, I was really impressed by them, and with smile and kind! love it! read more

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I feel like people overlook this hidden gem in Midtown East. I've been working in the area for two years and recently discovered Dundu, a Nigerian takeout spot, and now I'm kind of obsessed! I usually go for the peppered chicken bowl with jollof rice and spinach. The rice is perfectly seasoned and flavorful, with just the right amount of kick. I also get the sweet plantains and roasted vegetables--the plantains are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The smoky jalapeño vinaigrette adds an extra kick to everything, which I love. I tried the Akara, which is made with beans and fried until it's nice and puffy--not bad! I've also had the goat stew, which is tender and not too gamey, but I still prefer the peppered chicken overall! read more

Genuinely serving some of the best food in nyc with very kind welcoming service. The best of the best. Obviously the ambience is conducive only to picking up and getting out of there, it's nothing pretty, but the food is deeply heartwarming. read more

Ive since come back regularly. Maybe the online ordering is better now, but I just show up and order in person and have never had another issue. Discovered the stewed spinch since my last review and its great. Keep on pushing Dundu! read more

I got the standard Party Bowl which came with pepper chicken, plantains, moi moi, jollof rice, and greens. I really liked the peppered chicken, moinmoin, rice, plantains and the spicy sauce. The moinmoin was flavorful and something I'd never tried before. I admire the concept and think it's a great way to introduce more people to Nigerian food! Next time I'd like to try the goat stew because it looked . What kept it from being 5 stars: The good greens are a cabbage slaw that lacked flavor or seasoning so next time I would make my own bowl and try one of the other sides. The plantains are diced up, not a generous portion. Also worth noting there is no seating, so this is truly a grab-and-go lunch spot. read more

Dùndú - Party bowl with peppered chicken, plantains, jollof rice and moi moi. - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

The diversity in cuisine Midtown needs but doesn't deserve... I've been to Dundu 3 times now, and it's criminally underrated. Sure there could be more options, but I always order the Party Bowl and walk away satisfied. Yes plantains, yes chicken, yes greens, yes moinmoin, yes joloff!! I do need more than just one sauce though. read more

Dùndú - Party Bowl - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent, excellent, excellent. I've only had takeout from here (primarily rice bowls), but I'm looking forward to visiting in person. I'm so happy to have discovered this place. read more

I walked in was greeted by very friendly staff. They walked me through the menu and recommended I try the chicken party bowl for my first time. The best part of the bowl was the jollofrice. It was cooked perfectly and very flavorful. I felt the chicken could have used a little bit more seasoning. The plantains were a little hard and could have also used some additional seasoning. I wasn't sure how I felt about the Moin-Moin. Good for getting something quick and the food portions are bigger than they look online. Limited seating inside, better for takeout. read more

Dùndú - Party Bowl - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

Wanted quick takeout near my hotel. This was something different. Got the party bowl and really enjoyed the variety of flavors. The rice and slaw gave some different textures. This is a unique meal that is healthy and very filling. Pleasant staff. I will return. read more

Try: Goat Stew. Why: I ordered the Goat Stew with Brown Rice, Greens, and MoinMoin. I think they gave me some extra goat meat and brown rice since they were out of Jollofrice. Goat meat was cut in cubes and was juicy and flavorful. The MoinMoin was soft and also flavorful - my first ever trying steamed bean cake with eggs and fish! Reminded me of an egg soufflé texture. They forgot the Sweet Onion Dressing so I mixed the greens with rice and meat, since, which added some crunch texture to each bite. I was hoping for more Efo Riro because I only saw kale and couldn't see smoked turkey or honeycomb tripe. Overall, I had a delightful first Nigerian meal experience. Notes: I came at 6pm on a Wednesday and there was no one in front of me. Seemed like all the hot food was taken to the back since there was no hot food in front, only greens on display. Perhaps, because they were slow and heading towards closing time. There was only one worker in the back cutting veggies until someone came out to help take my order. They were helpful in walking me through the options since it was my first time. Service was a bit slow and I was in a hurry for a quick dinner bite before my last virtual meeting for my team on West Coast. A good Nigerian cuisine addition conveniently located in Midtown. read more

Dùndú - Goat Stew with Brown Rice, Greens, and MoinMoin ($22) - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

I was really excited to try Nigerian food, since it's hard to find where I live, and Dundu was just a few blocks from our hotel. We arrived after they closed (they close at 4 on Mondays- we didn't realize) but Foluso was so nice, she fixed us spicy chicken party bowls in just a few minutes as we went around the corner to look at the lobby of the Chrysler Bldg. And the food did not disappoint! Everything was delicious- the jollofrice was nicely spiced, the chicken was very tasty, plantains added a nice sweetness, and the greens were spicy and a great texture. We were so happy! Thank you!! read more

I didn't know how to order from this place so I had to ask the staff. She explained that I could do a custom-made bowl or a pre made bowl. I went with a pre made bowl, which has a protein peppered grilled chicken, jollafrice, good greens, plantains, and sweet onion vinaigrette. I didn't particularly enjoy it too much due to the mild bland taste. I would rather have something with a little spice to it. I suggest not getting the vinaigrette. There wasn't a line when I went to get the food. Even if there was a line, it would probably go fast as there aren't that many options. read more

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I really hate to give the first less than positive review for a new small business, but my experience here was notably subpar. I'd never had the chance to try Nigerian food before but have heard a lot of great things from Nigerian friends, so I thought I'd check out this new spot for lunch. I opted for the goat stew ($16), and completed the bowl with jollof rice, honey beans, moin moin, and efo riro. The first sign of trouble was when the server opened the steam tray with the goat stew - there was just a small amount left covering maybe 1/4 of the very bottom of the 8" diameter cylindrical container. This was a bit odd since it was 11:30am on a Monday and I was the only one there so it seemed likely to be reheated leftovers. The server scooped a tiny spoonful of the stew onto my bowl. Cue the Ice Cube quote from 22 Jump Street - "Y'all rationing around here??" I swear I never do this but I asked the server out loud if that was the entire meat portion and she responded with a mildly abashed yes. I don't want to harp on it too much so I'll just leave the photo here. For $18 after tax I am hoping for an actual lunch and not a snack sized portion where I can individually count the number of fingertip-sized meat nubs. The server also put the (admittedly tasty) cup of hot sauce into the liquid honey beans. This is not a good idea for obvious reasons, I hope it's not standard operating procedure. I enjoyed the taste of the food, and would love to try more Nigerian food in the future, but Midtown is crowded on every block with various lunch-bowl concepts where you can get a protein portion more substantial than garnish. read more

Dùndú - Goat stew bowl. Maybe 2 bites of goat stew if that. - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

Fast African, what a concept! First, the lady here is very helpful in explaining their menu and how things come together! There's a good variety to choose from and you can think of this like a Chipotle or a Naya except for African food. There are two meals you can choose from or build your own. I went with salad as a base and had the Akara fritters as my protein. You get 2 sides, and I chose the Moin Moin and sweet plantains. Top it all off with your choice of dressing. I didn't know what to get and went with her suggestion, which was great. The food is tasty and heavier than you would think. The portions are also fairly large, so it is a good value. read more

Dùndú - Akara, Moin Moin and sweet plantains. - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

The Quick: Excellent new to go option right by the bus out east. Such interesting flavors and the nicest, helpful staff! Get the delicious stewed spinach... It has a kick! The Details: Seeing the reviews about the delicious goat made me a bit skeptical as I was looking for a plant-based/ vegan option. To my delight, the staff was more than happy to accommodate and make recommendations. It was a really delicious option, makes you get lots of hot sauce but the mango habanero and the jalapeno are excellent. The stewed spinach (ask them for it as it has a different name) was 10/10. The Sage: super adorable!! read more

This spot has guaranteed future visits from me. They select ingredients with the care of expensive places. The team was personable throughout. This restaurant has the ideal ambiance. I had fun; will visit again :) read more

They sent me a box of their food to try at my job and let me tell you. Not a bad bite in sight and they gave me everything . The chicken , jolloff rice , rice and beans , fluffy bean fritters, plantains , the carrots - its alllll so good read more

I was very excited to see this Nigerian spot in midtown, adding to the diversity of options in the area! Dùndú is a small shop with a set up similar to Chipotle. I ordered ahead and my order was ready when I arrived for pick up. The food is flavorful - I got the jollof, goat stew, moimoi, and beans. I'd love to come back to try the efo riro. read more

I ordered food from here today hoping it would be good, but it was not. I ordered the vegan bowl which tasted like the food was made at in the morning and left under a heating lamp all day. I felt like the rice was going to crack my teeth, it was so old and dry. The carrot and the plantain were rubbery and hard to chewy. If it wasn't for the leafy greens stew I ordered on the side I would have chocked. This place is not cheap, so I'm not sure why the owners or managers thought it would be a good idea for them to serve a paying customer day old food or food that should of been thrown out at the end of the day. read more

Dùndú - Vegan bowl with the stew greens poured over it to make it edible. - Fast Food Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent fast casual place featuring Nigerian fast-casual. Delicious choices. If you're a novitiate go for the mix platter or the staff recommendations. Can't go wrong. You can tell your kids you ate Nigerian right before it exploded. read more

I went in today and was in a bad mood and I was unintentionally ruder than I should have been to the staff, but they were patient (and very kind when I apologized) and the food was delicious. The staff is lovely, and the food is yummy (especially the plantains!!!)! Check them out and support a place with great food and great people. read more

Delicious and authentic Nigerian food. The jollof rice is perfect! I really enjoyed the moin moin, plantains and goat meat as well. Friendly and welcoming service. Highly recommended for anyone in Midtown. read more

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Delicious, healthy and well balanced Nigerian meals. I have found my new gem when out of the kitchen. The staff are pleasant and always delightful. See you folks again soon! read more

Friendly staff, outstanding flavors. A must try! I had goat with sauce over jollofrice and a healthy portion that I wish I hadn't eaten all of it in one sitting.... So full so satisfying. Wish I had been smart enough to show before and after photo but it smelled so good I got distracted. read more

tried the Akara bowl, so good! The guy who helped me let me try a few things since it was my first time to. Food fresh, flavorful, restaurant ambiance great. My carrots didn't last anytime at all I basically inhaled them lol. Love the ata dindin sauce too read more

I feel honored to be the first customer to give this place a review. I know they have only been open a couple of weeks. I picked up lunch here today. They serve Nigerian food that tastes homemade. It's obviously prepared with lots of love, authenticity, delicious flavors and fresh ingredients. It's an amazing little place to come across in the middle of the generic-fast-food, fast-paced world of midtown Manhattan luncheries. I cannot reccomend the place enough !! My meal was incredibly delicious. Grilled, peppered chicken served on fresh greens, with local sides like, honeyed beans, plaintains and MoinMoin - a most delicious fish cake. The sauces are exquisite. The staff are lovely. The food is absolutely yummy!! I kinda want to have lunch and dinner here everyday. Please God this place goes from strength to strength, without losing its personal and very human touch. read more

Fantastic African fast casual spot. After five visits tried just about everything on the menu and never been disappointed. The goat stew is amazing. The staff (owners?) are really friendly. read more

Today I had the pleasure to stop in and try DunDu. I was warmly greeted by a wonderful aromatic blend of herbs and spices that got me really excited to order. The employee who took my order helped guide me through the menu and select the best choices for my preferences. The restaurant was clean, staff friendly, and was very quick to get in and out which I appreciate in midtown manhattan. The food. Omg. AMAZING. I highly recommend trying their signature bowls which are perfectly curated for a person new to Nigerian cuisine. I also think they do office catering as well which I intend to tell my company! 5/5 stars highly recommend read more

Quick and tasty west African food! Chipotle style service where you pick your base a protein and 2 sides. Staff was very polite! Only complaint was the servings were a bit light! read more

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I saw this place on Instagram and found myself in midtown at lunch time so I swung in. The servers were open to explaining the menu and helping craft the perfect brunch bowl. Good had fantastic flavor and was well balanced all together. Will definitely go back to try the goat stew! read more

Great little spot! I tried the peppered grilled chicken bowl which was a spring mix salad + a little bit of rice on the side. I added grilled chicken, roasted veggies + sweet plantains. Also added mango habanero dressing which made this sweet and spicy. Perfect sized portion. Really nice staff ~ super polite, food was great, highly recommend. read more

Dundu elevates many Nigerian staples and presents it in the fast casual style! The jollof rice is tasty, yummy goat-stew and the signature ata-dindin is perfect! Definitely stopping by every time I'm in the Grand Central area! read more

Wonderful flavor and impeccable staff, a true gem in Midtown East. Perfect amount of just right spice. The heart of Africa with the speed of NYC. Totally recommend to anyone who want to try a taste of Africa. read more

I ordered tray of Jollof rice and peppered chicken for a potluck at work. The lady that took my call was very helpful and was able to facilitate the delivery of my order within 90 minutes. The food was delicious and a the star at the luncheon. Will definitely go back! read more

I decided to give this place a try for lunch and ordered The Party Bowl. There were empty food trays at the storefront at 2:00 pm so they prepared the food in the back. They didn't have the dressing that comes with the meal and gave me habanero, which was very good. Half the container was salad (mostly white cabbage) and they didn't even provide enough dressing so I threw most of it out. There was hardly any chicken. The food was just ok. There are better options with more food for $14 in the neighborhood. Won't be going back. read more

I love this place. Dundu is a scratch made Nigerian oasis in a sea of tossed salads​, generic delicatessens and ​build your own burrito places that surround Grand Central. It is refreshing to see something different and dare I say, exotic. Dundu is creative, with bold flavors and exciting protein options. The owner is a Culinary Institute of America grad and it shows. The store is spotless and the food is prepared in small batches so it always looks fresh and succulent. She is also so friendly and super sweet! read more

food is good... portions are very small for price... half a spoon of goat for $16 . 2 full spoon of rice and green... but for the pepper chicken you get a full spoon the portions should fit the price... don't know if i would recommend it. this was my second time buying from dundu. They need to change how they portion their goat and Chicken. read more