My husband and I have been wanting to try some authentic African food for awhile. I heard about…read moreHady International Food Restaurant through a post on Facebook. We decided to try it, drove 1 hour to get there, and we were NOT disappointed!! We ordered a few items from the menu-- Red Jollof Rice with Fish, Peanut Butter Soup with Fufu, Chicken Shawarma, and then we asked the gentleman taking our order (sorry I didn't get his name) to suggest something he thought was really good. He picked the grilled lamb with couscous. Everything was delicious!!! Even our son, who is extremely picky, enjoyed it! Yeah, we're going back!!

I was in the mood for oxtails on a week night after the snow in Raleigh. Placed that were open late…read moreand considering the weather were far and few between but Hady's was open. We made the trek from the north side of town over and it was worth it. The place is immaculately clean and the menu is an extensive list of cuisine from all over the world. From Jamaica to Ghana and place in between. I know this could be a difficult balance to strike, but it was done well. I ordered the oxtails with rice and peace and plantains. The order was a nice size but I do feel the oxtails portion could have been bigger. Lots of sauce but not a lot of meat. The seasoning on it was very well done. Spicy but not too spicy. Well balanced. I enjoyed it along with my well portioned sides. The person with me got jollof rice and chicken. They said the rice was good and the grilled onion on top of the chicken was perfect. The chicken wasn't to their personal taste but looked well portioned and prepared. They also had a variety of bottled drinks to choose from like mango and hibiscus drinks. I would go back.

Food is amazing. Customer service was wonderful- they are caring and treat you like family. Very…read moreclean and tidy. Wonderful experience and will visit again! So many yummy dishes to choose from!

Staff wasn't friendly. He only pointed to the to go section when I came to pick up my order (this…read morewas my first time here). I got the suya appetizer, which wasn't as spicy as I prefer and the meat was tough, and the kids chicken jollof rice (the chicken was so flavorless and dry) but the rice had a good smokey flavor. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. The owner responded to this review. They did not greet me. To just point to an area is rude when I say I'm here to pick up an order. I would suggest that you all change this approach. I was excited to try the food based off of other reviews. Attached is a picture of the message that I received from them which confirms that they barely exchanged words (which is in fact rude for an establishment to do). I was not seeking a full conversation but a simple, polite sentence would have sufficed.

At first, I thought there was no one working there. There was three other tables and no one was…read moregetting service. Just took a while for the food to be made I guess. We finally saw someone and ordered and the food was amazing! Can highly recommend this place sort of out-of-the-way from what I can tell that they're in North Carolina state University. Highly highly highly recommend.

Came here for an early dinner and enjoyed the experience. This was my second time coming. We were…read moreinitially the only ones in there, but several others followed suit. The person working the tables was alone, but efficient. We ordered two meat based entrees and a veggie sampler. They put everything on one plate for easy sharing (they asks your preference). The portions are perfect for sharing. The injera was a little bit more sour than my taste prefers, but it was still of good quality, texture and portion. The beef was so well seasoned. It is moderately spicy, so expect that. The veggies were delicious as well and pair well with the beef. We had the ground beef and the tips both. We got the ground meat cooked vs raw but you can choose. The restaurant is nothing fancy, but clean and decorated for the cuisine. The music playing meets the moment as well. I will absolutely be back and would recommend them to others looking for authentic Ethiopian cuisine.

Such a gem! I loved having cuisine I've never had before…read more I made a reservation, but when I arrived, i realized there would of been availability without reservation. They had my table ready and were very warm in their welcome. I hadnt had food like this before and the staff was kind in taking time to explain the dishes and make recommendations. I have the dova rice and pili piri chicken wings. The wings were spicy, nutty, juicy. So delicious! The rice dish went so well with the chicken. It had peanuts in it and the texture of the rice was so unique. It was a match made in heaven. The ambiance is so elegant and calming. I'm glad i was able to come in casual attire and not feel out of place. It was nice to see people outside the restaurant peacefully staring at the waterfalls. I'm so glad i got to try this restaurant during my trip in Durham I was so memorable.

Place has good ambience and nice feel to it. Service was average…read more It is a tapas kind restaurant so service is different than regular places. Food is served as it is cooked. We made reservations for four and it was easy. Though when we reached it was not busy at all Unfortunately the two tapas that we wanted to order were not available may be because we were there around 7, but that is not a justification because our choices got very limited Cauliflower was mediocre with a large floret on the top of peanut/coconut sauce, and vegan crab cake was average with a peri peri kinda sauce at bottom, but corn was really good though I had to use my hands to eat because cob was attached. Goat was good with tomato based curry and have bits in the curry and pieces as well but the qty of pieces was too less, chicken wings are extremely good, they melt in your mouth..mocktails were yummy but I found the quantity very less with lot of ice in the glass... my husband enjoyed his old fashion tamarind drink with bourbon, though we could not taste the tanginess of tamarind... water was at room temperature ...overall a ok place for a relaxing dinner but not compelling enough for me to drive again 40 minutes. Place definitely felt overpriced for the amount of food ...

A friend and I met here and split the veggie platter and a meat dish. We also split a bottle of…read morewine. The food was very good, and we had great conversation. The service made sure we were taken care of (when we were almost out of injera, they came in to see if we wanted more) but was unobtrusive. A great evening to be sure!

My wife and I grabbed lunch here recently and had a good experience…read more First, it's definitely got cool vibes! I really enjoyed the artwork on the walls. It seemed like only one person was running the entire front of house (hosting, waiting, etc.), but luckily there were only a few groups there so the wait wasn't too bad. We ordered the veggie sambusa as an appetizer and then the meat dish sampler for our entree. The veggie sambusa were pretty tasty! Nothing crazy good but generally satisfying. The meat sampler consisted of kay wot, doro wot, and beef alecha. The kay wot and doro wot were pretty decent but the beef alecha was definitely my favorite. Of course, the injera was tasty as expected. I didn't order any beer for this visit but the selection looked pretty interesting, in that there were some choices I'd never heard of before. Overall, it was a good experience. Maybe not my absolute best Ethiopian meal, but not bad at all, and I'd definitely come back.

Food was fresh and hot.I loved the egusi soup and fufu. I can' t wait to try additional menu items…read more Worth the drive.

Absolutely delicious Nigerian cuisine! The location is easy to find, just behind the gas station…read morewith plenty of convenient parking available. The menu is simple and straightforward, making it easy to order a few favorites. You can't go wrong with the Jollof rice served with meat and plantains. it's a must-try. The food was served hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The spice level was perfectly balanced, enjoyable for a wide range of taste without overpowering the dish. While not every menu item may be available, you're sure to find your favorite. I grabbed my meal and enjoyed it in the seating area. A little moment of a wonderfully satisfying experience. Kudos to the chef! I definitely be back for more.

It's been a very long time since I've had Ethiopian food, and hadn't remembered how delicious it…read moreis. Or, maybe it's just that Goorsha is outstanding. Appreciate the ample vegan options, including Red Lentils with Berbere, Metin Shiro and Fosolia. Also loved the Sambusa with Deko (jalapeño relish) and Kasheka. Honestly, everything was deliciously savory, balanced in flavor and well spiced. Served with lots of injera to soak it all in. Casual and located right across from Brightleaf, Goorsha did not disappoint.

The restaurant is located just across from Brightleaf. There is a small parking lot, but check…read moreinside (before you pay) as they can validate in the restaurant. Ambiance is simple but nice, and seating is comfortable. It's a pleasure to sit in a space without being in a huge noisy echoing box. Food and drink offerings are excellent, including well made mocktails, and service is attentive, knowledgeable and cheerful. We'll see you there, again.

Wow! Honestly some of the best food I have ever had! Eric was so informative! Originally the juices…read morecaught our eye, and quickly our taste buds! We bought one of each and my only regret is that I didn't buy more than one of each. Unfortunately he was all out of one of them, I don't remember the name, but seriously, ask for the apple pie juice. He'll know what you're talking about. It's like little miracles dancing on your tongue! The food! The card I grabbed on my way put says "Serving good & wholesome food is our passion" and my goodness can you tell! We're from Los Angeles, CA, but I promise you, this place is worth the drive! Thank you Eric for the best blend of French & Senegalese food!!!

This is a new food spot that just opened in Blue Dogwood Public Market, serving Senegalese food. It…read moreis such a neat spot, and the food was wonderful! I had never tried Senegalese food before, but I saw lots of options that looked great on the menu. I ended up choosing the Chicken Yassa, which is marinated, roasted chicken legs over a bed of rice, served with plantains and mixed vegetables. The chicken was so super tender and flavorful, and went really great with the vegetables, which had just a little spice. They also have some really tasty juice and drink options. I really liked the juice I tried, made from the baobab tree. It was creamy and had a great sweet flavor. The owner was very nice and helpful as I decided what to get. Definitely check this place out (and also the other vendors in Blue Dogwood). This is a really great way to get some delicious global cuisine while supporting local restaurants close to Franklin St. (as a side note, it has it's own parking lot too, so you don't have to pay or search for parking along Franklin St. Always a good thing! They also have a really nice patio area).

First time having Zimbabwean food and it did not disappoint! We ordered beef samosas for appetizers…read moreand oxtail, goat stew, dovi shrimp, and piri piri chicken for entrees and all were really good! The rice and dessert donuts felt like they were missing something and our server wasn't that attentive to us. The interior was nice though!

I REALLY wanted to support and like this place but most of it just fell below the mark. The…read morepresentation and atmosphere are beautiful but the food leaves MUCH to be desired. I'm use to African food having spice, kick and full of flavor. The jallof rice was bland dry and hard. There was no flavor whatsoever almost as if someone just spritz color on top of some day old left out to dry rice. The chicken skin was nice and flavorful but the chicken underneath bland. Found myself rubbing the meet on the skin to try and get some flavor to no avail. My wife had the tofu. She didn't even bother to bring it back home and ate half a piece of one. There's no hot sauce. No seasoning on the tables. The collard greens are on. We got a sample but because the restaurant had no hot sauce we opted out of them but that was a mistake because the cabbage was hard and bland as well. The food seems to be catered for people with bland pallets. I wasn't impressed. The "bill" came which is just the waiter with a screen never showed what I purchased or a breakdown so I have no idea why I paid $60 for this with a discount. The gratuity is automatically included and I'm fine with that but the blurb on the menu makes it seem like my obligation to pay it to ensure they have a living wage. Where is the owners responsibility to ensure they have a living wage? My wife waited 25 min for her Pepsi to come and had to ask for it. I won't return.