Great food, decent prices!…read more I was seeking something beyond the typical food offerings while on my way to the airport, and this was my chosen spot. I'm not very familiar with African food, and the menu items were mostly unfamiliar to me. Even so, I'm thoroughly pleased with my take-out order (ugali with beef that also came with a couple sides: a little salad and lentils with cooked greens of some sort)! It was maybe a 15 min wait for my food to be prepared after ordering, but it came out hot and flavorful! I look forward to coming back again.

The food here was awesome. Friendly service answered my questions because I didn't know what to…read moreorder. The lamb shank was delish. I came here for lunch not knowing what to expect. Very chill atmosphere. Not many people here for lunch on a Thursday. Honestly I will be back next time I'm out in the area for work! The coffee is also decent and cheap compared to what you'd get in Seattle. The beans are ground fresh which was a plus. Big portions as well. Almost didn't finish everything on my own.

Got takeout- sports meat combo goat and lamb with rice and pasta. HOLY what a value. Fed 4 of us…read moreCOMFORTABLY with plenty of sides for leftovers throughout the week. DELICIOUS meat, loved the goat and it was my first time having it. So so good and am already craving it again. Takeout was only like a 15-30 minute wait which is so quick for the amount they gave us. Can't comment on inside because I didnt sit in but will one day!

This was my first time trying Somali cuisine, so I had to ask for suggestions on what to order, and…read morewas recommended the goat and rice plate. No regrets here! The goat was flavorful and tender, and came on a mountain of perfectly cooked and seasoned rice. They also provided hot sauce and a lemon wedge. Others in my party got the chicken suqaar plates, and enjoyed their meals too. We all were obsessed with the bisbaas/basbaas (green hot sauce) that came with our meal, and I really liked the dynamic flavors in the food. Pricing is a little high, but the amount of food you get is generous. I'd definitely come back again and will plan to take leftovers home or share an entree.

Just updated with pictures of food and front of the restaurant for pictures of some ambiance. The…read moreowners and staff are fantastic. You hear lots of French here from staff and customers interacting.

I haven't had much West African food in the past so when we were looking for some new food to try…read moreout over the weekend, we came across Bantaba. As other reviews state, this is kind of a strange restaurant that seems more like it's for regulars rather than new customers. There's no actual printed menu other than hints of a menu on the signboard above the register (and we confirmed this with the cashier). I guess this is to save on cost, which coincidentally also allows them to adjust pricing on the fly? There are photos posted of the menu from 2024, but my guess is those are of an old pre-COVID menu, given that the prices increased over 50% at this point. Per other reviews, dine-in orders are also packaged in takeout boxes and can take a variable amount of time to cook. We don't usually get takeout much, but decided to call in an order for this visit. This was at around 5PM on Saturday and we were promised a 30 minute wait. We arrived 30 minutes later, paid for the order, and it ended up taking about another 10 minutes. Not too bad. Benechin Beef ($18.99) - As I learned, benechin is essentially a different term for the more commonly known (at least in the US) jollof rice. In this case, the rice has a deep tomato and spiced umami that combines a pleasant saltiness with a heat level that builds and builds. It's topped with a small side of cabbage that seems to be stewed in the same spices as the rice. There's then a piece of yucca root, stewed but still rather toothsome with fiber strands all in one direction like muscle grains. For the beef, they include four pieces of thinly sliced barbecued meat. The meat is extremely flavorful with what seems to be a black pepper and allium based spice mixture. In terms of texture, it's quite tough and chewy, almost to the level of beef jerky. (4/5) Afra Lamb ($20.99) - This dish comes with a choice of rice or salad, not both as the older menu states. We went with the rice which comes in a smaller container and is a long grain rice cooked until perfectly fluffy. It's cooked with salt, which is something that I'm not used to. The larger container includes a mound of bone-in lamb meat doused in a savory and tangy mustard based sauce. The meat is a very interesting mixture of off-cuts, a combination of cross-cut ribs, shanks, lamb chops, and some random other cuts. The lamb is mostly bone in and there are tons of small bone shards all over the meat, making it a bit of a pain to eat. The meat isn't very gamey and all and is much more tender as compared to the beef jerky in the benechin. On top of the lamb, they include mustard infused softened onions and whole quick-charred onion rings, resulting in a still crunchy texture. They include some powdered dried chilis is a small pile hidden under the onions. Be careful - it's starts out smoky like paprika to start and the heat only starts to build after a couple of seconds. (4/5) Bantaba is a great place to try some new food. While it's not the most beginner friendly restaurant, it offers some flavors and dishes that are hard to find around Seattle. Bathrooms - Single unisex room

Good & cooked food. Good social environment and fast doing steps delivery. It's a wonderful thing…read moreto have you at our service. Keep it up. I'll refer many to your restaurant

Food marginal, service was hard to get. It's a colorful place and packed with people in the Bar…read more Virtually no parking available. Won't be going back to this place. Try the Ceviche place in the same Mall instead.​

Safari Njema is an awesome spot in Columbia City that produced the most memorable meal that I've…read morehad in recent memory. The restaurant is a short walk from the lightrail station, tucked into a small row of restaurants just off the main drag. What I'd recommend you do is to either come at a very off-peak hour, or call ahead and place your order when you're on your way in. This is very much one woman's passion project, and so there is pretty much one woman cooking in the kitchen at any given time, even when it is busy. So, if you just roll up at peak dining hours, you will end up waiting quite a while for your food. It just is what it is. I don't have much patience for waiting, and I am supremely prone to hanger, so why then do I still really like this place? Because all that passion and love that she puts into her cooking -- you can taste it. It's been weeks since my visit and I am still daydreaming about the meal I had there -- a whole fried fish which was reduced to a pile of sucked-clean bones by the time I finished with it, the silkiest collards I've ever had, and the mountain of savory rice, all sprinkled with the tangy, mouth-watering house made hot sauce. I don't know what she seasons that fish with but I licked it off my fingers shamelessly. I visited with a friend who is a regular there, and so I got to visit the kitchen and chat with the owner after our meal. You can tell how much she cares about using food to bring people happiness and show people how good Kenyan food is.

One of my favorite meals of the year!…read more My partner and I wanted to try something we haven't before and we were lucky enough to be in south Seattle where we don't get to visit often. We decided on trying Kenyan food which we had never tried before. We were really glad we made this stop! Before getting there we were really set on the Samaki and we decided on getting it wet fried when we realized that was an option. The service was incredibly kind and we could tell that each dish was made to order with care. The samaki came with two sides and it was completely shareable which made it very affordable too. We were really happy we got the wet fry option because The curry that it came with was amazing. We were so happy with all the rich and colorful flavors. The restaurant itself is pretty small but offers a good number a seats. We will happily be back soon.

Bites of the Wirld gas variety of protein to choose from freshly slaughtered meat and game chicken,…read moreif you prefer frozen it's ready for you, live chicken, goats and lamb, pick all you want and Emmanuel slaughters for you. Bites of the World meat market has Department of health license, top notch refrigeration, labels with nutritional facts, honest and accurate pricing, proper packaging. Emmanuel is culturally diverse, highly talented in relating, naturally meets the needs of different cultures considerate, accommodates and meets all customers needs respectfully. He has high level integrity, efficient, creative, intelligent, flexible, trustworthy, and keeps his promise when it comes to the customers orders. He has freshly made spices, benga bread, fufu flours, herbs and more... He sells abayas, hijabs, fabrics, natural soaps, and lotions. Bites of the World has permanently solved my meat and chicken puzzle. Fresh, delicious, no genetic modification and no guilt!

From the owner: We sell halal meat, beef, goat, lamb, chicken, African groceries, abaya, African clothing,…read moreMediterranean spice, Caribbean spice, African spice, Asian spices

First time trying Kenyan food and I'm super happy I came to Rafiki restaurant!…read more The service was great, I was helped by Tracy and she was so sweet, made great recommendations and was very attentive. The samosas were served with lime which I've never had before, in the past I usually get sauces, but the lime went great with them! The beef stew was packed with flavor. And don't get me started on the collard greens (I ate them up) The ugali didn't have much of a flavor but I'm assuming that's the point. It soaked up the sauce of the beef stew perfectly. I loved the chewy texture as well. I will definitely be coming back!

One of the best experiences I've had in a while. My Girlfriend and I love the atmosphere and the…read morefood was amazing! Service was really fast and the workers were really nice! 맛있는 음식 고마워요!

I can't recommend this place enough. The service, atmosphere and food are all absolutely fantastic…read more You've got to check it out! The service was top notch from moment we walked in. We were welcomed with open arms and promptly greeted and shown our seats. Just minutes after we received the menu they surprised us with a complimentary appetizer- Sombusa and Somali Tea which was really good and it was all on the house!!! The entire place was sparkling clean, modern and oh so comfortable. The food was beyond delicious we decided to go all out and ordered the family plate with rice and pasta and it came with four different types of meats. Every bite burst with amazing flavors it was a true feast that left us incredibly satisfied and happy. Can't wait to go back and try more dishes from their menu. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

The whole experience from the warming entrance to the hot and fresh TASTY food with loving customer…read moreservice. Such a lovely area to eat comfort food while feeling like you're home. Such a win win!

The food was so delicious. I ordered fufu and chicken egusi. I cannot wait to order again! I'm…read morealready craving it :)

I was looking for an Africa restaurant that sells authentic Africa food. for some reason I was…read morecraving something I had never had before. I came across 237 restaurant and decided to try it out. when I tell you that the food was soooooo gooooddd know that I am not over exaggerating. Today we got egusi (chicken) with yam fufu (she puts the spice on the side so you can adjust how spicy you want your food) and it hit the spot. if you are looking for authentic Africa cuisine check her out she will take care of you. we will definitely be going back to try the grill fish and chicken and everything else she has to offer.