From start to finish, submitting a catering order was incredibly simple. I placed an order with Ekos online for an event to feed approximately 60 people, and they truly did not disappoint. The owner is wonderful! Although we didn't originally order the soup with the fufu, she generously included a tray of it, and I'm so glad she did! It was everyone's first time trying it, and the soup was absolutely delicious. I will definitely order again. We also ordered suya mixed meat and native rice. The meat was a bit spicy, but the group enjoyed it, and many said the lamb was cooked to perfection. There was more than enough food to go around. The customer service was 5-star, the owner is so sweet! We will certainly consider Ekos for future events! read more

We ordered catering through Eko Kitchen for our company's monthly catered lunch, and it did not disappoint! Her communication to place the order was swift, and straight forward. We ordered multiple things on the menu, and everything was very tasty with very reasonable portions. It was a lot of people's first time trying Nigerian food, and I was told by many that they really enjoyed the flavor and variety. Definitely recommend! read more

I had a destination wedding in San Francisco and was in need of a Nigerian cater to supplement our dinner buffet. I was nervous about ordering food I hadn't sampled, but I came across Eko Kitchen via a google search. We ordered several dishes that arrived on time. All our wedding guests raved about the food. Amongst the favorites were the meat pies, goat meat and puff puff. The only regret I had was not ordering more of the food as it ran out quickly. I hope when we visit SF again we will be able to enjoy her food once again or take one of her cooking classes. read more

My company catered food from Eko Kitchen and it was amazing! Everyone was talking about how good all the dishes were. My personal favorite was the goat, which was so tender and flavorful. We will definitely be ordering from here again! read more

Ok, if I could give 10 stars, I WOULD! Eko Kitchen has the BEST Nigerian comfort food! We have ordered from Eko many times for our office and lunch and everyone raves about how delicious it is! I also LOVE working with Simileoluwa! She is super sweet, kind and professional, and is always willing to make it work with our budget. I HIGHLY recommend Eko! Looking forward to our next order. Thank you! read more

I've never been inside the physical restaurant, but I've had the food at a lot of events and I recently got a to-go order (ugh COVID-19). So glad the Bay Area is seeing a rise a Nigerian/ West African food! Grew up on jollof rice so it's cool to have somewhere to pick it up real fast (I can't cook lol). Every time I have food from Eko Kitchen I typically get the standard jollof plate. So good! So spicy! Be careful if you can't take heat haha. Love all of the flavors. Will definitely get some more to-go orders. 10 meals for $100 and they're delivering during the corona virus pandemic! read more

Eko Kitchen - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

Moving across the country to San Francisco was isolating. Add a global pandemic to the mix, and the loneliness from having nothing to remind you of your home or culture can be crippling. That's why Eko Kitchen was a godsend. There are no other Nigerian restaurants in SF that I know of, so the comfort and healing the food brought me was the perfect cure. One thing I love about the food here is that it's elevated--giving all the comfort and familiarity of a home-cooked Nigerian meal, with a special "high-end" touch that people from all backgrounds will love. I also love the occasional fusion dishes like jollof spaghetti and chicken suya tacos. I shared the food here with my non-African friends and they were hooked. Eko Kitchen gets my highest personal recommendation. Thank you for holding it down for Nigerians in SF! read more

After reading the Eater feature on Eko Kitchen last week, I made a reservation to check it out for Sunday dinner. I have no prior experience with Nigerian food but I was excited to try it. I'm glad that Eko Kitchen fills this culinary gap in SF. I had the Sunday Supper Combo ($15), which came with jollof rice, naija fried rice, naija native rice, honey glazed chicken wings, and fried plantains. The price was good but portion size was relatively small. I really enjoyed the texture and sweetness of the plantains as well as how much spices were in each of the rice dishes. The chicken wings were tiny and tasted very average to me. He ordered a side of the special, which was some sort of goat stew ($10). I don't know if I've ever had goat before but he always talks about how much he loves goat meat and I'm glad we could try some here. We both thought that the goat could've been more tender but overall, the flavor was excellent. Eko Kitchen is a very special place and I definitely recommend people give it a chance. read more

First time having Eko Kitchen and we came away very impressed. They are currently doing pre-orders only with orders suppose to be in by noon each day. We ordered the sample platter for my girlfriend and I which lasted us 2 very good meals so for $75 for a meal for 4 people this is a pretty good deal. Here are some thoughts on what we had: Chargrilled Chicken - have us 7 or 8 pieces - leg with attachment - very seasoned with a good amount of spice which I loved Asun (smoked peppered goat meat) - don't get a ton of goat which makes sense given the price - goat meat was falling off the bone delicious Dodo(fried sweet plantains) - elevated plantain that were more round in shape and quite crispy Jollof rice - also packed the spice to it. My 2nd favorite thing other than the chicken Coconut Honey bean porridge - this complimented everything else quite well, haven't had a ton of porridge but I really enjoyed it Nigerian stewed spinach - ate this the least as I don't love stewed spinach in general but my girlfriend loved it Puff puff (Nigerian donut holes) - also not for me personally but my gf thought it tasted like cinnamon toast crunch Very impressed with Eko Kitchen - plan on using them in the near future for takeout read more

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This being the only Nigerian restaurant in the city I had to visit and check it out. Made a reservation and walked over. Inside decor is really fabulous and the music selection was fitting and non disruptive. Most importantly the food was on point. Swallow + egusi soup was my selection and it nearly* nearly rivaled that of my mother's cooking. Also loved the zobo beverage and am looking forward to taking a friend with me next time. read more

Eko Kitchen - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

First time trying Nigerian food, a great addition to SF. They set up at Pop-up Village. Love that the staff are just as passionate about the food. They were very friendly and nice. I tried their puff puff (tasted similar to banana cinnamon pancakes rolled up in small balls and fried), meat pie (savory meat and veggie in a puff pastry) perfectly paired with orange-red sweet and spicy sauce, and plantains. Everything was so delicious. I would love to try more of the menu. read more

Nigerian food is difficult to find in the city. Great nigerian food is nearly impossible to find. But I did! Eko Kitchen is fantastic. Its authentic and some of the delicacies are fused with non Nigerian meals which add a feeling of curiosity which is quickly accompanied with a feeling of satisfaction. 4 more words. YOU GOTTA TRY IT! read more

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Eko Kitchen catered my recent event and the food was INCREDIBLE! My husband is Nigerian and was craving meat pies and plantains, and we served 50+ people. Simi was timely, responsive, professional and the food was great. Everyone was asking me where the food came from. We will be using Eko Kitchen again! No doubt about it read more

Amazing Nigerian comfort food. Great portions and delicious. Meat was tender and everything was so flavorful. read more

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My family has loved the two meals we have collected from Eko Kitchen. The flavors are delicious and it is great to taste West African favorites like egusi stew, made from melon seeds. We will order from them again! read more

Yum! Found Eko on Tock, and had their special Easter menu. Whole tilapia, jollof rice combo, and puff puffs for dessert. Fish was beautifully cooked, with a tasty, spicy red sauce, jollof rice had a nice texture and spice, and oh man - the puff puffs are a very cool dessert that my wife went crazy for. They're basically dough balls that have a similar texture to mochi. The fish came with well-prepared, spicy plantains, and the jollof rice came wjth some chicken that was very juicy and well-seasoned. The folks who run Eko seemed really nice, and we were really glad to find such a good new place doing takeout during the Covid apocalypse. read more

I wanted to like it a bit more than I did. I had the asun plate my partner got the jollof combo. The portions are a little light for the price. which is probably my main issue. I liked the flavor of the goat though. But since the next closest spot to get Nigerian food is all the way up in Sac, I will be back to Eko before long. read more

SIP review - Sunday dinners only. Wow, what an exciting adventure! My wife and I got the Naija Couples Meal, which comes with an absolute feast of a meal! Not being too familiar with Nigerian food, I'll try to describe what we received: - Fried plantains : Admittedly, didn't feel freshly fried but came with a nice spicy dipping sauce. - Bean stew : Kinda like a heartier daal, but this one was sweet and had some coconut flavor - Sauteed greens : Loved 'em! - Spice rubbed chicken with onions : Good! My wife's fav of the bunch - Jollof rice with chicken drumstick and sauteed plantains : Fall off the bone chicken that had the same spicy sauce as the fried plantains - Jollof rice with goat : I really enjoyed the goat. Not gamey, and the gravy it was in was different from the other dishes - Naija donut holes : Fried dessert that was not too sweet, but definitely had some kinda spices in it that made it different from American donuts Admittedly the flavors in every dish were very foreign to my tastebuds, and took a moment to adjust. I've enjoyed a number of African cuisines (Senegalese, Ethiopian, Eritrean, Liberian, etc) and I'd have to say Nigerian is quite different from those. That being said, I loved having this unique experience. By the end of the meal, both my wife and I would love to come back. We each have our favorites and would definitely venture out to try their other dishes once they're able to open back up properly. Keep doing your thing, Eko Kitchen! read more

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Delicious food and wonderful service for takeout! Will be back! Ordered the riro with chicken and rice and the Rice and Beans with Plantains and Chicken Stew. Recommend both! read more

Response from owner: "Maybe next time you can specifically ask for the milder menu options and this will be a better fit for your palate." So essentially she's asking me to go back and avoid the chicken, the fish, the goat. So I should go back and give her my hard-earned money to eat some beans and plantain. A better way to go about this: a) Reduce your spice levels. Make the dishes less spicy so people's mouths aren't on fire and your staff isn't ending up in the ER after eating your food. (You can always up the heat by offering hot sauce etc on the side, which you already do.) B) Mention on your menu, with an asterisk or such, dishes that are extremely spicy. (Your dishes are way spicier than the three-pepper index on menus, so you'll have to let customers know what they're in for.) C) Buy better goat meat so the meat is edible for those who can handle your spice levels. Lastly, listen to your customers. Cooking is about nuance. It's about balancing flavors and spices so people can actually enjoy your food. Excess heat is the lazy way out. Also, this response has made sure we will tell all our friends: don't go. read more

Great Nigerian restaurant in San Francisco SOMA neighborhood! Excellent food.. it was unique and tasteful, outstanding service and affordable prices! Great decor and music. Highly recommend Eko's kitchen! read more

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Was so delighted to finally be able to try Eko Kitchen! Ordered the Eko Combo through Postmates. I was so pleasantly surprised to receive a small bag of handmade treats that came with the order! The chicken was very tender and juicy; the plantains were sweet and nicely charred. And the Jollof rice.. oh the Jollof rice... that spice was no joke. (My spice tolerance is on the lower end of the spectrum though.) Set my tongue on fire, but the bag of goodies came in handy in quelling said fire! Still, it was absolutely delectable. This is my first time having Nigerian food, but it certainly won't be my last. Would love to try more dishes next time! read more

Came in not knowing what to expect from an Afro-Latin fusion and was met with delicious and flavorful dishes that do not disappoint. read more

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ateateate ateateate ateateate food ateateate ateateate ateateate food dinner nigeria look how i'm dining out look chewy stewed gizzards every bite really spicya and dirty rice is dope taste is at least 4 stars but they left a dish out so like 3 n 1/2 stars now read more

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The food was wonderful! Even if you haven't had Nigerian food before, I think you will enjoy having your horizons expanded. Everything was so full of flavor and spice and I loved being able to try so many new items. The meat pie was an absolute highlight, I could have eaten ten of those honestly. The hibiscus drink was wonderful too. The atmosphere was also wonderful. Super lively and everyone seemed happy and like they're having a great time. Food came out at a great pace so I really felt like I could savor and focus on every course. All the people attending and everyone working was super friendly and the whole feeling there was so wonderful. More people in SF need a brunch experience like this. read more

SO good! We got the sampler plate and goat pepper stew and everything was absolutely delicious with a really good kick to it. Everyone I interacted with was also super kind and friendly. We're definitely coming back! read more

The best Nigerian food I've ever had! The owner and her staff are amazing, kind people. I ordered the Eko Combo Vegan. I've never had greens and mushrooms taste so good! The jollof was great too! Definitely worth the trip to order a plate. read more

This was my first time ever trying Nigerian cuisine, and let me tell you I am a believer!!! This food was incredible and the portions are extremely generous! If you can't handle spice then make sure you let Lucky know to tone it down but I am so happy o tried this place! If you haven't been to Eko kitchen yet, then I highly question your life decisions. The flavors are amazing and vibrant and the staff is super friendly. read more

Eko Kitchen - Caterers Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is INCREDIBLE! We had been wanting to try it since we saw it on Tock, but they were only doing Sunday dinners and that wasn't convenient for us. But all the stars aligned today, and we were so lucky to be able to try Eko. Everything was awesome - the rice, the 2 types of chicken, the collard greens, the plantains, the dessert balls.....I could go on and on about how good this stuff was. And the amount of food we received for the price we paid was also amazing - we'll have leftovers for tomorrow for sure. So, so impressed with this place - we'll be coming back and recommending it to everyone we know. read more

So incredibly good , you cannot go wrong. The sauce on the chicken is unreal, and the plantains are so crispy and sweet. The flavor of the wings blew me away as well. I love the owner's story and commitment to helping the community through activism and through contributing meals to houseless individuals in San Francisco. read more

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Stopped in on a Saturday night and there was no wait! The menu is brief but with many highlights. The honey suya chicken wing app was amazing! So perfectly spicy. The ride on your tongue never stopped. The goat main was a uniquely delicious dish you won't find anywhere else. The accompanying plantains were to die for. Highly recommend!! read more

I was very much looking forward to having this meal and supporting this restaurant and its owner after the rough year she had with the fire to the previous location. But sadly the meal was so subpar, I feel that it would be helpful for the restaurant to hear this feedback from someone that is rooting for their success. Having grown up eating Nigerian food the bar was already high with regards to expectation, but this review is really addressing just basic things that could have been improved. 1) Packaging: the meal arrived with the compostable soaked in the "soup" (more on that later), with a puddle of palm oil in one compartment. We eat with our eyes; this was not a great presentation. 2) EgusI soup- there was literally no soup. Just two pieces of chicken and what ever soup hung on to the chicken. But no actual soup with which to eat the starch side. Quite an expensive 2 pieces of chicken-$20. 3) Puff-puff: they were charcoal black (over fried seconds from being burnt). The are supposed to be a golden brown color and the texture soft not chewy. 4) Bean porridge with plantains. Sadly under seasoned and the plantains were not sweet. While there were lots of missed opportunities, there was a plus hence the 2 stars-delivery. It was no contact, easy to schedule and they did call ahead to give an ETA and again when they arrived. I wish the delivery service matched the food. Let's hope this feedback affects positive change. I know this restaurant can do better. I ate there when it first opened and the quality of the food was far better on my first visit. read more

Was nice place. We went on a recent trip to San Francisco. Nice small portions so you can try everything. We arrived late so couldn't order some delicacies but everything we ordered was great read more

Recently attended a 6 course meal put on by Eko Kitchen. The food was delicious, the chef was amazing. The meal was creative and fun, the pairings were unusual but worked well and fun was had by all. Would love to do this again. read more

Nigerian here I have been following Eko Kitchen and their journey for a couple years now and have referred many non-Nigerian friends here but had never been myself until recently. - 5 stars for easy ordering, friendly staff and timely prep and expert level packaging of my to go order - 5 stars also for the chicken obe ata and the puff puff which reminded me of my high school days in Lagos - minus one star for the assorted beef obe ata which was severely lacking in flavor so much so that I could not finish it Obe Ata with assorted meats was a weekly staple growing up so this was a big letdown - minus one star for unripened fried plantains (dodo) it's basically sacrilegious to serve plantains that are not sweet and ripe and I would have preferred that they would have put this item as out of stock rather than serve tough, bland plantains that I also couldn't eat. - minus 1/2 star for the Jollof rice which is the crown jewel of any Nigerian party. Great smoky flavors and a nice kick of spice but somehow lacked salt and other flavors that truly make Jollof rice complex and special. Overall, for non-Nigerians hoping to get a taste of West Africa this is a great addition to San Francisco and I'll continue to refer and support. That being said, for someone that is looking for a taste of home this unfortunately was hit or miss. I hope this review is helpful and wishing Simi and team continued success! read more

I gave one star because I finally got my 8 pec dark = &5.99 "Bait and Switch" lunch. From the beginning, they were reluctant to take the order despite the advertisement photo right in front of the counter. After paying, the guy told me to come back in 20-30 min. I did and had to go through explaining that I paid for it and it was 30 min ago( didn't thought about saving the receipt. Btw, the same guy behind the counter. The asked me to come back in 10 min. Lucky I work close by but hate to go through the mask and wasting the gloves several times. And yet when I came back, the same guy asked me if I paid for it and go through explaining The Whole story again. Really testing my patience. Btw, I am a Nurse, as you can see by my name tag. Not a good way to spend my lunch and break time for $5.99 lunch. If you cannot fulfill your offer, Why posted the sign to begin with? read more

it took 40 min to just get water and drinks on table, even longer for the food, plus they forgot one of our dishes.

I am Nigerian born and raised and one of my biggest complaints when I moved to the Bay Area from the DC area was the lack of Nigerian food in the area. So I was thrilled to hear that Eko Kitchen was setting up shop. I happened to be in the city on opening weekend and decided to check it out. In short, I was very impressed. The ambiance was great, the staff was lovely (particularly the hostesses who were warm and checked in regularly), and I cleared my plates for the first time in a while (because the food was good and the portions were just right). Usually when i have Nigerian food in a restaurant in the US I feel like something's missing, this was the first time I didn't feel that way. I was particularly thrilled that they had goat meat, which I haven't had in a while. I'd say my only complaint was that the goat meat was a bit cold and the plantains a bit softer than I'd like (but I recognize that people like softer plantains). In any case, I will definitely be back and I'm looking forward to engaging their catering services. read more

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Yum! I wasn't sure what to expect as I've never had Nigerian food before. I have had other African Foods, but this is a very authentic restaurant. The chicken sandwich was a little spicy and not overwhelming. The chips and dip came with a pepper dip that we would've bottled if we could. No alcohol on premises, but staff was pleasant and service was good. We would come back! read more

FOOD IS AMAZING!!! Owner just got started so obviously everything is not perfect but she has a great future ahead her. Definitely worth a try peeps! read more