This place was banging! The owner was super friendly, welcoming, and made the experience even…read morebetter. The food was authentic and full of flavor, which means a lot coming from someone who's really particular about their food. What made the experience even more special was getting to enjoy the food in an authentic way, including washing our hands before eating. It felt like more than just a meal, it was a chance to experience a different culture and tradition. If you're looking to try somewhere new in Columbus, this is definitely a spot I recommend. One of my top finds! I'll absolutely be back.

This is my favorite restaurant in Columbus. I forgot to take a picture of my husband's spinach beef…read morestew with sounded yam. The waitress cashier was training and she was working hard as always. She was training 2 young ladies and ensured they attended well to all customers. The upgrades to the restaurant brings it up to date all the while preserving the flavor with the traditional dishes. They offer a spice sauce use at your discretion it is definitely spicey. Love it here they have a new watermelon water i never tried before that is no sugar added and is perfect for a warm spring day.

this is the exact type of place I expect to get amazing Ethiopian food and Lalibela never…read moredisappoints! not your typical "restaurant" as there's a little dance floor bar area when you first enter, but as you progress through the space there is plenty of restaurant sitting - feel free to seat yourself wherever! we ordered to-go so we took our seat at the bar, placed our order with the nice young lady, which let us know our food would be about 10/15 mins. portion sizes are definitely worth the price which isn't too expensive (we got the vegetarian combo). I'll snap some pictures next time ha

Best Ethiopian food in Columbus! It's so flavorful and they can reduce spice levels if needed. I…read morelove getting their platter that comes with a bunch of veggies and you can choose either beef or lamb. I love their yellow lentils and beef! It's absolutely amazing! The first time I tried this platter I was over the moon. It was a 10/5 tbh and absolutely perfect. I just went there recently and got the lamb which unfortunately was a different experience. It tasted good but was really gummy and I felt like it was not as good as the beef. I would rate this a 3. I'm definitely looking forward to going back! I like that the majority of tables are family style, they offer coffee service and I've always felt the staff to be very friendly and accommodating. When you first enter there's like a bar and dance area but if you keep walking to the right then it turns into a restaurant with tables. I really enjoy this place and can't wait to show other friends and family!

Fork in Nigeria 3696 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43213…read more Oxtails on Rice: Four pieces of tender Nigerian-style oxtails, served over your choice of rice, topped with plantains and mixed sautéed vegetables. 3696 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43213

This is a way to enter into the wonders of Nigerian African Flavors!!!! They do catering and my…read morestudents have enjoyed the food for several years! Puff Puff is an all time favorite along with joloff rice! Everything is just packed with flavor! Side note I discover this place with finding the Book Children of Blood and Bone!!!!

Pretty good eats! I stopped by for some jollof rice with peanut spicy chicken, beans and plantains…read more I grabbed some afra fantastic sauce but really didn't need it. The food was flavorful and spicy but not too spicy that made it hard to finish or required a bucket of water nearby. I also got a similar dish with goat meat. The goat was a bit too saucy for my liking, but otherwise it was a solid dish of jollof rice, corn, mixed veggies and plantains. This is a definite must eat again next time I am in the area!

The ladies working the day I went were really nice and patient. They explained the items I didn't…read moreknow since I hadn't been there before. I enjoyed the roasted goat with mild sauce and jollof rice. That will be my exact order the next time I go. The Bashaal juice was delicious. It tasted similar to a non alcoholic piña colada. I tasted the lamb shank, fufu, and peanut soup as well but I probably wouldnt reorder any of those. The inside was clean and orderly.

We got an order to go to break our fast with. This time we got the lamb shank meal, Afra chicken,…read moremango lemonade, and chicken sambusa. Everything was packed really nicely and the portions are big. The lamb shank was fall off the bone and really well spiced. Everything we got was actually really nice in flavors. I got jollof rice with the meat and it was spicy but not overpowering. The plantains were really good and the salad was fresh. I love everything mango, so the mango lemonade was refreshing. My son enjoyed the chicken sambusa and my husband enjoyed the Afra chicken meal. I gave my son ketchup as a dip for the sambusa because although their sauces are very good, they are much too spicy for him. The Afra spicy sauce was good and my husband said it elevated his chicken meal. They also included crepes with our meal. I was not aware that they come with the meal or if they just gave us these as an extra. The crepes were huge though and delicious. They had the perfect amount of sweetness to them. We were late in picking up our meal, so appreciated the staff for holding it for us. The food was fairly warm even after the delay. We will definitely be back.

So happy to return to this wonderfully delicious spot in my old "stomping ground" on Morse Rd…read more First checked them out over in Easton, and I've been wanting to return ever since!! So many tempting choices offered, it's tough to decide. The minute you walk in the door, the smell of all the wonderful, tempting options will let you know you're getting the "real deal." You can create your own bowl, choosing the protein (chicken, goat, fish...) and the toppings and sauces to your taste. Speaking of taste, the woman at the counter very helpfully gave me a taste sample of several different options. Both the regular and spicy chicken were super flavorful, and I've tried Somali goat meat before (very flavorful!) but trying to keep it light(er) since I had a plane to catch in a few hours, I got a veg. bowl, with a sampling of both types of rice and (woops!!) and spaghetti add on (carb-o-licious!!). Should have added on the salad, that might have made a bit more sense! Anywhooooooo, my bowl was DELICIOUUS, as was the veg. sambus I added on, and super reasonably priced for the quantity (and deliciousness!!) of food I was served. Come HUNGRY, leave VERY happy and FULL!! Beautiful, cozy dining room, great service, and a WONDERFUL way to support our pan-African neighbors!! Mmmmmmmmmmm!!

Delicious. We had the goat meal, suya, Jollof, plantain and moi moi. The food was fresh, flavorful…read moreand neatly prepared highly recommend. I t does take them longer than expected for the food to be ready but when you see and eat it, it makes sense. We ordered our food to-go via the online ordering website

So I went to Foodateria Kitchen again this evening. They specialize in upscale Kenyan & Nigerian…read morecuisine. Also, they do have 8+ vegan / vegetarian options as well. Ya'll the place is straight The service and food is absolutely exceptional. It's a must try.

Everything they do is fantastic. Had the beef Rendang and yellow chicken curry tonight. Both…read morephenomenal but the Rendang deserves a special shout out. Keep it up!!

One of my all-time favorite street food trucks in all of Columbus. Fetty's is a must find and must…read morere-visit food operator. Proudly owned & operated by native South African Damian "Fetty" Ettish, who is a great all around guy & family man. It's worth a visit just to meet and talk with him as the fantastic food is prepared. Be prepared to experience a variety of Asian, Thai, Indian, & South African street food. It is truly a foodie experience not to be missed!

The owner is truly an amazing person. She so kind and caring and she knows my family very well. She…read morehas some of the best Swahili-Indian food I have ever had. I truly proud of your success of your business. The drinks are delicious.

This spot has been saved on my collections list for sometime now. I was finally close enough that I…read morewas able to stop by and pick something up for dinner. Not a fan of the area as I used to live near there but it's not bad. I walked in and was immediately greeted. I didn't catch her name (which I feel bad for) but she was super friendly. She was talking to me about some of the menu items while she took my order. While I was waiting on my food we talked a little but about the culture and history of where Swahili food came from and her story. I got my order to go. I got a beef sambusa and the chicken white rice. Wow...the food was delicious! I didn't want to stop eating it. The rice was perfectly fluffy, the flavors of the chicken and kale were delightful. the portion was large enough to make two meals out of it. The sambusa was yummy as well. It was an all over delightful experience and the food is tasty.

This was my first time trying this spot and I see why the hype is there…read more I ended up getting the Safari chicken with some toppings and it was incredibly delicious. The chicken was seasoned perfectly and even the rice had a lovely taste. I got some of the garlic sauce and it was so good on it. Definitely check this place out.

So much flavor and so much food! Fantastic meal that tasted authentic and fresh. The injera is very…read moregood too with the classic sourdough fermented taste. Highly recommend this stop in the market! I'm so full right now!

Wish I could give more stars for this place. All their dishes were superb and generous portions…read more The customer service is excellent, so friendly and caring.Don't miss out on the Dessert and drinks The Bissap is concentrated we needed to dilute it water. Very well run small family business. This will be my daughter,s favorite take out place. Thank you ladies for a wonderful lunch

Tried this place with my dad and was pleasantly surprised. When we arrived there is a walk up…read morecounter to order and a small dining area off to the side. The seating in the dining area isn't great and the tables and chairs seemed a bit dirty, but it seemed like most people took their food to go. The people at the counter were very nice and explained the menu to us as it was our first time. My dad got a lamb entree and I got tilapia. We also got a mango, hibiscus, and ginger drink. They had forgotten to put our orders in and after waiting for a while we checked and they were very apologetic and gave us more drinks to apologize for the time we waited. The hibiscus was good but very sweet, the ginger was not my taste as it had a very strong and spicy ginger flavor, I was most excited about the mango but didn't end up drinking as it had a strange smell and consistency and I think it may have gone bad. When the food came out it was very delicious and they give very large portions. Everything was delicious, no complaints on the food!