You could say I drove up from South Western Virginia, just for this restaurant. I was not…read moredisappointed. We arrived a little less than an hour before closing time but we were still happily served. Let me be clear, this is a Ugandan restaurant. Okay, moving on. Our food came out, steaming hot and fresh- nothing seemed like it was reheated (try eating reheated posho y'all). We stayed long after the restaurant was closed to finish our food which really gave me the real homey Ugandan vibes. There were also a bunch of Ugandan uncles in the corner just chatting it up the entire time which was fun. Also, there's a store with Ugandan products, raw frozen cassava/matooke, bitenge, and some other Ugandan staples like Royco, Blueband, Majaani, etc!

People who have traveled in the 3rd world will immediately "get" Karibu. Think of it as being a bit…read morelike having dinner with a family from another country. I can see from the reviews that some people are expecting a smooth assembly line operation like you might expect if you were eating at a cafeteria in Den Bosch in the Netherlands--which I've done. This ain't that. But bring your patience and adaptability and a smile and you'll be rewarded with a hearty country meal East African style. If you want anything spicy ask for it. In the 3rd world in my experience my Anglo looks meant they leave out the spiciness unless you ask otherwise. The vibe is like a Ugandan version of a British village pub full of locals socializing. If you want to meet every Ugandan expat in the Boston area, come on by. But while most of the people were Ugandan we obvious non-Ugandans were greeted with open arms. We asked them to just bring us dinner, and so they did. One interesting thing was the Indian influence--Uganda had had a large Indian community there until Idi Amin appropriated everything they had and kicked them out of the country. I guess some? many? have returned since Idi Amin was kicked out himself. So among the more obviously indigenous chicken stew and cooked plantains as a major starch was samosas and chapatis, much as you'd expect to find in an Indian restaurant. Portions were so big I got two and a half additional meals out of it. I've tried a lot of cuisines--I live in the SF Bay Area which is one of the most multicultural places on Earth--so for me this wasn't all that exotic. Ethiopian food is a lot moreso and a lot hotter, for example. So someone who's only mildly adventurous should do fine here. Actually Cajun cooking from Louisiana is more exotic, frankly. And hotter. And there's nothing on Karubu's menu like that Gulf Cajun fave "Bucket of Mud Bugs" (crawfish). Both my wife and our local friend who dined with us enjoyed our meal, and I look forward to returning on our next trip to Greater Boston. Interestingly both one of our Uber drivers and the night clerk at our hotel were Ugandan and familiar with Karibu and very pleased that we planned to dine there. A lot of the infrastructure people we deal with as we travel are really very interesting people if you talk with them and don't just treat them like they're invisible. And it can make your travels more interesting than just going somewhere and doing the standard tourist things.

I had the most incredible experience here. I highly recommend this place to anyone and will…read moredefinitely be a repeat customer. The food was absolutely amazing, and the customer service was equally impressive. Everything about it was simply fantastic. I will say that their new location is truly amazing. The ambience is excellent still the same friendly employees. The food is still amazing. Has always been amazing but good to know that they did not change anything when it comes to making the food as you know some restaurants as they get bigger they tend to change those type of things, but these guys have stuck to their ways which is amazing. I do highly recommend people making it over there and trying their food.

2/10 Terrible experience. We were excited to try a new place and were extremely disappointed. The…read morefood wasn't the problem, it was ok, the oxtail and fufu were good! I've had better though. The ginger juice was yum! What made it bad was the fact we had to wait over an hour to get our food. We also had to ask multiple times for water and our waiter would just not bring anything. They explained the wait was because of Valentine's Day but the restaurant was basically empty and it didn't seem like there were any take out orders.

This is my new favorite place. The food was delicious, and the welcome was extraordinary. I had…read morethe goat, mixed vegetables, and lentils, and it was the perfect combination with Somali Anjero. The chai was also outstanding. I can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu!

Amazing samosas!! Everyone was super helpful and friendly. The place is clean and there is parking…read morein the back. I would recommend getting all the types of samosas. The platters are super good value, my favorite was the ugali with sukuma. The meat was delicious and everything was well seasoned.

So I move clear across the country and what do I find basically walking distance from my new home…read morebut a Kenyan place! I haven't had Kenyan food in literally years and now I've found a favorite! First up, samosas, basically a large, stuffed "pastry" fried and filled with tasty things. If you've ever had Indian food, you can get similar things there. I'm fairly certain there's a vegetarian option, but we had the meat ones; I could easily just eat a whole meal just of those. Delicious! Then there's chapati (I didn't even know you could get decent chapati in the States!) whish for the uninitiated, is basically like a combination of a flat bread and a tortilla with this smoky sort of flavor that pairs well with everything. Now because it's a small space, they have a limited, rotating menu that changes daily. Today (Saturday) was this savoury beef stew with potatoes, peas, and a few other mixed vegetables that you could get with either (coconut) rice or chapati. (One guess which I picked. ;-p ) And then on recommendation by the housemates, I got a mango smoothie that basically tasted like mango lassi (a yogurt blended beverage) which you can get at most Indian restaurants and was delicious, which is strange because I don't even like mango, but whatever. Clearly, this is a new favorite and I will be going back, a lot, in the near future!

A little restaurant tucked in a corner, which I had the fortune of trying today. Went there…read moresnooping for lunch and IT WAS AMAZING! I got spicy beef stew and chapati. It was so good I almost cried. We used to have dishes just like this back home in Bangladesh. I find it amazing that people from countries thousands of miles apart have the same taste. I saw some more chicken items on the menu. I'll definitely go back to try those. There were also other snacks like samosas, sausages, mandazis and also pastries. The samosa is good, but I wish they were spicy, like with green chili. The sausage was okay.

I was a bit confused with the concept at first, but it turned out to be really easy and the food…read morewas amazing! I've been craving African food since our honeymoon years ago. I finally figured I'd search o line and found this spot. I called and the immediately received a text. Everything was communicated through text, including photos of the menu. You order the day before, and pick a time (it seems like they start around lunch), then pay through Cash App. We met our delivery person at 310 Daniel Webster Hwy Mall Entrance. Nashua, NH 03060, which is one of their drop off locations. It took me a bit to understand the process for ordering and pickup, but I couldn't be happier with the food. We can't wait to try some more items next time! Truly sooooo delicious!

Interesting concept of a way to try West African meals. I texted to (978) 799-0901 to place an…read moreorder, and was informed that their system was already attending to me. I was contacted via text messaging by an automated attendant. I thought it was quite tedious at first, but I understood they wanted to be clear about what I wanted to order, and what they provide. It was quite expensive, but well worth it because the food was delicious with first class service. I felt like a princess. Keep up the good work guys! Never despise days of small beginnings. Thank you!

I've had the Ghanaian staples like jollof and waakye from here, so decided to try something new in…read moreRed Red. I don't know if this dish is meant to contain fish but the beans were fishy in taste and smell. The beef I chose as my protein looked like mystery meat and was disgusting. The fried plantains were okay but dry. Would not order this dish or the beef again.

Great food! I love the chicken jollof / waakye with fried chicken. The service was a little slow…read morebut they are pretty busy time I go there. They don't have a huge staff.

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!

Our party of two came here on a Thursday evening at 7:30 for dinner. We had a reservation, but it…read moredidn't seem necessary given there were three other groups there. We were promptly seated at our table and the lively wait staff came by to take our drink and food orders. We got the joint sampler with beef samosas which was awesome. The moi moi was great and reminded me of tamales. The wings and samosas were super flavorful as well. The drinks came out when we got our entrees which seemed a bit late. We got the taushe stew with eba (pounded cassava) which reminded me of a cross between Thai peanut sauce and butter chicken. I got the crispy chicken special and asked for the "fire" spiciness level with the plantains and jollof rice. The chicken had great crisp to it and was spicy, but not uncomfortable (although I eat a lot of spicy food so your mileage may vary). The jollof rice had awesome flavor and the plantains were amazing! Definitely recommend coming here, but be prepared to take your time because the service is a little slower than I had hoped.

Absolutely amazing meal at Suya Joint. Super accessible in Boston. We arrived with city bikes and…read moredocked them at the bus station which was less than a 5m walk. The hostess was kind and sat us immediately. The restaurant was quiet with some afrobeat/rnb playing in the back. Good place for a date or meet up to have conversations. Our waitress was SO friendly and gave us amazing recommendations for drinks, apps and entrees. We went with the sampler and the chicken wings and stew was AMAZING. Saucy and crispy. I got the coconut mangotini and it was excellent - mango puree and not the super sweet syrup made it taste excellent. We shared the taushe with farina and he was soooo good. Strong peanut flavor, perfect texture and we were both super full at the end. Gratuity is included (20%) in the bill and the total each after gratuity was about $45. Looking forward to returning.

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!

Sometimes my mom and I want a break from cooking our traditional dishes. While looking for a…read moreLiberian food spot we came across this place so we had to check it out. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and told to sit anywhere we wanted. The server was nice and took our orders seamlessly. About 15 min later, we got out our food. We ordered the Palava sauce w/ rice and palm butter with fufu to eat there and the fried chicken & jollof rice to take home. The 2 meals we ate at the restaurant were delicious. Good portions and flavorful with a nice kick. When we got home, we tried the fried chicken and jollof rice. It was a huge piece of fried chicken; I wish it was more seasoned it was a bit on the bland side. The rice was cooked well and had a nice kick of spice. I will be back to try more items off their menu!

Amazing authentic West African cuisine! My favorite plate to get is the jollof rice dodo, with beef…read more& goat stew! I wash it down usually with palmed wine and grab some puff puff and meat pies to go( those go well with red stew for dipping purposes! Gotta come back each time!

Popular place. Have been there severally. I love the food they make for the public to buy directly…read more It is different from what you receive when you place a large order. I was disappointed with 2 orders I placed. They will accept responsibility about not being satisfactory if you complain but will do nothing about your dissatisfaction. Not placing orders ever but will walk in and buy the food they have already made.