Selected this spot for birthday weekend. Sunday brunch and music. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was not disappointed with the atmosphere. The music was spot on and the MC was interactive and entertaining as well. The vibe was nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You must make a reservation! This is what I enjoyed: Side of Lamb chops: 10/10 tender, meaty, nice smoky and sweet flavor, well seasoned. Side of Mac and cheese: 6/10 a bit dry, needs a bit more seasoning, if both of these things were not an issue it would be perfect. Oxtails and jollof rice: 10/10 oxtails were full of flavor and enjoyable. They could have been a bit more tender. Overall the flavor carried it to a perfect 10. The rice is seasoned and a bit smokey and cooked to the perfect doneness. Table bread: 9/10 puff puff style bread. They were fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Brought out first and provided with every meal. It had a sweet seasoning mix on it. The mix to me was more for after dinner instead of right before the meal. Dusse mimosa: 10/10 nice and stout. I prefer Dusse over Hennessy which is what was on the menu. Jerk chicken: 10/10 flavorful wings. Jerk seasoning was there and not too spicy. Cooked just right and not dry. Collard greens: 6/10 savory flavor. I am a collard greens specialist and I prefer a sweet and hot profile. Although these are just savory they were cooked to the correct tenderness. Candied yams: 10/10 get blend of cinnamon and sweet flavor. Cooked perfectly. read more

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Very disappointing experience. The food was not authentic and honestly not good. The portions were extremely small, but the prices definitely were not. The collard greens were awful, and the rice tasted like boxed or store-bought rice. The salmon was actually good, but the portion was ridiculously small for the price. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was just as disappointing. At 2 PM, the music was so loud it felt more like a nightclub than a restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]When the band went on break, the music and videos playing felt more appropriate for a strip club. Then the band came back praising God. The whole vibe was confusing, to say the least.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small portions, big prices, mediocre food, and a confused atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Fusion Vibes just wasn't for us. We will not be returning. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We came here on a Sunday afternoon for brunch and had a great experience. There was a live band performing, and they were really good, it created a really nice vibe while we were eating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] For an appetizer, I started with the oxtail spring roll. I will say it leaned more toward a pot roast flavor because of all the cabbage and carrots inside. It didn't quite taste like oxtail or have much of the Jamaican flavor I was expecting, aside from the little bit of gravy served with it. For our meals, my friend ordered the Poundo Fufu with Egusi Soup and Beef, and I got the Jollof Rice with Stew Beef. The jollof rice was definitely some of the best I've had, really flavorful and the meat was tender and well done. The owner, Will, was very friendly and gave us some great recommendations for other dishes to try next time. If I'm ever back in Dallas, I would definitely stop by again. read more

I wanted some Nigerian food and found this spot on yelp and ordered, the place was empty when i got there but it must've been too early for a crowd which was good for me because there was no wait when i went inside. The food was very good, the staff was friendly and I loved the food. read more

I wanted Nigerian food and my friend suggested this place. I was so happy I came! The beef stew was so good!!! I highly recommend trying everything. Spicy is my thing and if you like spicy you will love the food here. I also tried the soup dish, forgot the name! But it was interesting. read more

Fusion Vibes Kitchen + Lounge - Jollof Rice + Stew Beef + Suya Wing - African Near Me - Richardson, Texas

A delicious Mediterranean restaurant. Met up with a friend and we both had the same thing. We got a baklava espresso martini, shared an appetiser, and both ordered the chicken shawarma. The espresso martini is strong and delicious!hummus was well made with some amazing pita bread. Chicken shawarma was good but I felt something was missing. I can't put a finger to it. It was presented nicely but it was missing something. Service was friendly. I think this is one of the better Mediterranean restaurants in dfw read more

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Our first time here. You seat yourselves. There is a food area and a lounge area. When we arrived we weren't greeted right away. When our server did come to our table he wasn't friendly. They were out of the oxtail spring rolls and the beef pies. They don't have free water. They only serve bottle water which is $2. You can't get iced tea in the food area. Only the lounge which makes no sense. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The music is great. And I do like the vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But we ordered jerk chicken wings and we weren't impressed. We left without ordering any more food. And we will not be back. read more

First time at this restaurant. Decided to check out this place for Saturday brunch. They have a restaurant side and a lounge side. Lounge side has the TVs, brunch, lounge seats, etc while the restaurant side only caters to that. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Walked in almost close to 2pm to an empty place to my surprise. A group of 6 were already leaving. My friend and I were probably the only ones there for about basically an hour and a half.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I started off with a frozen pina colada which was watered down when it hit the table. Did not enjoy it at all. The hostess making the drinks didn't seem to know how to make it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The music was good but extremely loud! Just turn it down a little bit so people can hear their company.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] For food, I ordered the Jamaican oxtails with mashed potatoes and a side of collard greens with turkey. The food took a while to come out but it was fresh and hot. It was really good and flavorful. The oxtails weren't fatty. I ate everything! I would come back to try the African dishes, and more on a busy day to see how the vibes are. read more

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My first time at this restaurant and the food was amazing. I had some amazing Jamaican food and it was full of flavor! The fried chicken was perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of spice the greens were so good. The rice was cooked just right, I love my pineapple Mimosa I had to get me two of them. The service was really good also.Everything tasted fresh and authentic. The portions were generous, and the whole meals left me satisfied and happy. If you love bold flavors and great Caribbean vibes, Jamaican food is definitely a must-try read more

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Fusion Vibes food goes well with the name of the restaurant. The food fusion was very tasty with the right combination of spices and flavors. The service from Theo was excellent, he knew the menu and his recommendations were spot on. Hats off to the kitchen staff the oxtails were falling off the bone. The spinach had a hint of spice that was very good. Stop by if you're in the area will not be disappointed. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food and good live music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The DJ is pretty loud if you don't like that.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The live band was really good and less loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Collard green egg rolls are a must! read more

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ghê quá tr ghê. đã bán mắc mà ko ngon cay xè + quá nhiều dầu mỡ. $28 ăn vào ko hết vì ko ngon nên phải đem cho chó ăn. 1 miếng cá chứ ko có nhiều. miếng cơm ê hề nhưng lại quá nhiều dầu, ko rau cỏ. ko bao giờ mua lại nha read more

Fusion Vibes Kitchen + Lounge - African Near Me - Richardson, Texas

We didn't understand that one side was more of a lounge and the other side was a restaurant. Started in the lounge side and moved over to the restaurant since they were closing. Restaurant was good. Service was quick. Thought suya was overpriced and egusi was a bit watery. They didn't charge for the moi moi as they saw we didn't eat it, so we thought that was a good observation. Would come back. read more

Fusion Vibes Kitchen + Lounge - African Near Me - Richardson, Texas

It pains me to write this review as I like Fusion....BUT Today's visit was NOT as good as my first visit. . Food for happy hour is BLAND. Fish was cooked well, but baby where is the SEASONING. I now know why people don't really care for the catfish. The fries were nice and hot, but baby where is the SEASONING. They need salt, pepper or something. Service was ok they were short staffed this visit. Ambiance was great. The happy hour bingo was FUN! It saved the day and night. I think the organizer can fine tune it. The games need to go quicker and smoother. Overall it was a pretty good time. I will stick to the brunch food though. I will do bingo again, but only drinks unless the cook/chef steps it up. People of color like seasoned food. read more

Fusion Vibes Kitchen + Lounge - Fish presentation was nice, but BABY where is the SEASONING??? Fries nice amount, but where is the SEASONING??? - African Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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I love their okra seafood stew and fufu ! The rice and plantains are delicious too ! We have delivery's very often ! read more

Very disappointed in the food and service after waiting so long to try this place. The host/waitress was extremely rude and rushed us when no one was in there. She rolled her eyes and kept asking "is that it?!" After every item ordered. We made a reservation but it wasn't necessary as no one was there the day we came. The food was very lackluster and anything but what they claim to be jollof rice. The rice tastes like yellow rice with canned tomato sauce boiled and poured on top. The oxtail was chewy and oily. The jollof pasta was just spaghetti noodles with tomato sauce poured on top. I will not give this place another try. read more

Fusion Vibes Kitchen + Lounge - Caribbean Oxtails - African Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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Food review (Rating categories: Taste, Creativity, Presentation, Service and execution, would I come back/eat again) Rating metrics: 1-20 pts/ category Ordered: 1Egusi+Goat meat meal. With an extra note: extra fufu please! Total: 21.65 Tax:1.65 Taste= 10/20 cook as custom the flavor doesn't really standout at all. Creativity- 10/20 nothing particulary great about the plates, packaging secure but nothing stands out. Execution of great experience: 5/20 the order was fairly quick but they forgot part of the order. Missing Fufu. Presentation and texture- 15/20 The rice was cooked better then last time I ate there. But again nothing really stands out. Would I come back/ eat this again? - 5/20 Nonwouksntrynanither African cuisine, lack attention to detail. Rating grade out of 100: 50% Special Note: They forgot to add the Fufunafterna specific note them. I paid 20 bucks and missing fufu to use with Egusi. read more

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I've been wanting to try fufu for a long time, and I'm so glad I finally did! I ordered the egusi soup with fufu to go, and it did not disappoint. The flavors were rich, the texture was great, and it had just the right amount of spiciness. I am a bit sad they didn't have the meat pie to try but I can't wait to try more items on the menu soon! read more

Fusion Vibes Kitchen + Lounge - Egusi Soup - African Near Me - Richardson, Texas

The waiting staff very nice but they did not notify that that the foid was not available the drinks for ever to arrive and the manager only will give you a free drink....do not recommend! The food m8dfle not worth the price! Also my company will not recommend will spred the word. read more

Went here with a friend and was really happy with the food. First off, we ordered way more than we could eat and then proceeded to eat it all because it was so good! The seafood okra was our favorite, followed by the jollof rice but the moin moin and stew were both not bad either. Service takes a minute so you have to go willing to wait but it was absolutely worth it. I would go back and definitely recommend checking them out. read more

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I had been wanting to check out Fusion Vibes Kitchen + Lounge for awhile, so when my sister in law asked for suggestions for a chill spot to hang out on a Thursday night for birthday, I didn't hesitate to yell out Fusion Vibes! Free parking. Check. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Relaxed environment. Check. No young bucks. Check. Passed the vibe check immediately![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It just happened to be bingo night when we visited, and they were giving out prizes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The DJ was on point with the playlist, and we know how rare that can be.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The NBA Playoffs being played on the televisions at the bar, free shots--okay now I'm impressed![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had to check out the food, so I ordered the catfish basket. I can honestly say it was delicious and fresh, but I would have liked to see more than one piece of fish for $15, so that was the only disappointing factor. 2 pieces would have been on point. Other than that, the ambience, the bartenders and waitstaff were all friendly and attentive. I would go back, it's really good for a girls night out or a date night. read more

Too bad I can't give 10 Stars. Vibe, service, and the food was too tier!!! Went with family and friends and Sam took care of our entire group. Shout out to "Y'all play too much". We're from LA so we were looking for something that reminded us of home and this place did not disappoint!! We'll definitely be back when we come back to Dallas. read more

Fusion Vibes Kitchen + Lounge - Oxtails... Excellent - African Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Great food, upscale restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was classy and relaxing[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and the staff was very attentive throughout the night. Everything came out fresh and flavorful, definitely a spot I'd come back to for a nice dinner or drinks with friends. read more

Fusion Vibes Kitchen + Lounge - So good, great owner. Amazing soup and fufu - African Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Tried fushion vibes again for the brunch and though the vibe and staff were good, the food was disappointing considering the price. My companion ordered the omelette with came with toast and hashbrowns. I understand the omelette was good but the hashbrowns were lacking something. The toast was good though as she mentioned it and tasty butter. I ordered the oxtail and grits. I was happy to learn the grits did not come with cheese automatically but was disappointed with the number and size of oxtail for the price ($28). Most of the 3 I received were bone. In fact my friend asked if my entree was an appetizer considering the size. On the side we had a piece of catfish and jollof. I admit I have never had a piece of catfish so thin. The seasoning of the breading was good but it was quite dry. Sadly the jollof was also a bit dry. The dessert was tasty. I'd never had ice cream with plantain but it was supposed to be sea salt ice cream and I did not get a hint of anything but vanilla. On the second Sunday of the month they have a live band. We left as they were getting started but I'd go back again for the vibes (I'd skip the brunch food items though). read more

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Great food and service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a nice restaurant and lounge that serves well and can accommodate gatherings for both the fellas and the ladies.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We drove all the way from Midlothian to Richardson to try Fusion Vibes for my sister's birthday brunch... and let's just say the vibes and the food were not on the same page. First, the positive: [[HIGHLIGHT]]the restaurant definitely has a vibe, the music on point and our waitress was attentive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The owner even came over and introduced himself, which we appreciated. And asked us to write a review. Now let's get to the plate. The grits and sauce were on point and the oxtails were tender with a flavorful sauce (a little spicy but good). The jollof rice was good too, especially when mixed with that oxtail sauce. But the rest? Whew. The lamb chops were raw. Not pink... raw. The greens tasted like straight vinegar with no real seasoning. Southern folks know greens are supposed to have flavor, not just vinegar. My brother ordered something simple--eggs and fries--and somehow the eggs were cold and the fries were hard. The fish was okay. We've had better. Then we noticed gratuity was automatically added, even though the website says that's for 6 or more people. There were five of us. Also, if you move to Texas... maybe don't downgrade the Cowboys in front of Texans, just keep it to yourself. Just a friendly suggestion. The owner offered the birthday girl and her friend free wine, but it never came. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant wasn't busy--it was literally just our table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We didn't ask for anything free, but if you offer it, follow through. We were warned before we came about the food and service, but we wanted to try it ourselves after making the drive. We also heard JS International Grill across the street is really good, so next time we're in the area we'll probably give them a try instead. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Honest takeaway: the atmosphere is there, the service from our waitress was good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Final verdict: 6/10 for the vibe... the kitchen still needs to catch up and the owner killed the vibe at the end.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We went to celebrate a friends birthday this weekend. This is a nice place,good vibes, music and food. My only issue was the fact that the owner stands around stressing waitress to collect funds almost after every item ordered b4 you're even done ordering which was very annoying. read more

Came for Mother's Day and it was a wonderful experience! Vibes is right because from the time we walked in, everyone was welcoming and accommodating. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The music, the emcee, the environment was fantastic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our waitress Melissa was very sweet. I ordered the Rasta Pasta and wasn't the biggest fan. The sauce was too watery for me personally. My mom got the jerk wings and greens. The wings were ok, but she loved the greens! Overall, a super fun place and definitely worth a try if you're new to the area! 10/10 will def be back! read more

Food totaly awesome Service unmatchable and hot with all the condiments. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very good vibes from this place yesterday bingo night and returning to eat tonight enjoyed it that much[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Thanks ! Fusion vibes 4 life[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This is my first time trying African food so I asked one of my coworkers for some advice on what I should order. He recommended the Stew Beef with Jollof Rice and the Egusi Soup with Fufu. Starting with the Stew Beef, I did enjoy the flavors of the beef as well as the rice. The flavors of the beef reminded me of Indian food which I really appreciated. It's always nice to enjoy flavors that connect the world. Although the beef was a little tough, the jollof rice really complimented the spices from the beef. Unfortunately that's where the enjoyment ended for me. My Egusi soup was extremely oily and the soup never had a cohesion. Trying to scoop up the soup with the fufu felt like an impossible task. I never got a consistent flavor on the fufu, I would either get the strong Egusi flavor or a massive dollop of oil. As for the Egusi flavor, I personally wasn't a fan. The melon seed was an overpowering flavor that really didn't allow any other element of the dish to stand out. The worst part of the dish was the goat. It was extremely tough to the point of it being very inedible. I chewed and chewed to the point to where I had to give up. A much more tender goat would've saved this dish however inedible meat with a soup without cohesion is not a culinary experience I would partake in again. read more

Fusion Vibes Kitchen + Lounge - Egusi Soup Goat Meat with Fufu - African Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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The food is wonderful and the atmosphere is VIBE in the lounge is Amazing!!!!!!! Will return to try more entries read more

Fusion Vibes Kitchen + Lounge - VIBES in the VIP Lounge!!!! - African Near Me - Richardson, Texas

I have not been here in awhile, I brought my family here for brunch. We had a great time, the food and the band was on point. I am sending Kudos to our waitresses Arrione, she was very professional with her customers skills. Arrione made our visit felt so welcoming, she provided up and beyond services by assisting us with our choice of food to order. With the crowd being very busy she remained polite. Awesome service thank you Arrione. read more

The food and the vibes are a 10! The service is great as well. I recommend checking them out. read more

Fusion Vibes Kitchen + Lounge - African Near Me - Richardson, Texas

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Ordered Ox Tail + Jalloff Rice and Fufu with Egusi and Goat Meat. Flavors were average. Ox Tail came out luke warm, probably reheated in a microwave (ik ox tail takes a long time to make so this seems standard). Food felt generally over priced- got 3 pieces of ox tail for 38$ and a small amount of goat meat in egusi for 22$. Final total was ~$85 Service was okay. Waiter did not show itemized bill and I think we added extra 15% tip on top of the auto 15% gratuity mentioned in the menu (I also specifically asked if tip was included in subtotal). The final total didnt make much sense based on what we ordered, but thats on me for not getting the receipt. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance on the restaurant side was weird, the dining room feels tacky and the vibes were not great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Probably could have stomached the price if the place was actually nice to hang out at. Would not recommend and not going back. read more

I normally don't even leave reviews but currently sitting in the restaurant because I took my husband here for Father's Day. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The band is great![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However I can't say the same for the food. Took over 30 minutes to get our food. I ordered the chicken & waffles. I thought the chicken was jerk chicken based off of how the menu reads. My husband got the blackened catfish and grits (they come separate, not together). My husband didn't care for the fish. I told him we could switch. I had two bites of the end and my husband had 2 bites as well. The catfish was indeed fishy tasting. Mentioned this to the waitress and they said they won't take it off or even a portion of it because half of the fish was eaten when the majority of it was still there. I really hate to give black businesses bad reviews but only if the business has been in business a while and aren't trying to fully be fully customer service based. The best thing about this place was the band. read more

I really wanted to enjoy this FIRST experience, but unfortunately it was very disappointing from start to finish. After being seated, we waited over an hour just to receive an appetizer, with little communication or updates from staff during the wait. When the main dishes finally arrived, the order was incorrect and not what we requested. By that point, the long delay and mistakes took away any excitement about the food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good vibes and atmosphere can't make up for poor service and incorrect orders.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I hope management takes a closer look at their kitchen flow and communication, because this experience did not reflect quality or value for the time spent waiting. read more

I ordered from this place through Uber Eats because I was craving fufu and egusi. They were offering a free side of jollof rice with the order -- which I had never tried until now -- so I went ahead and got poundo fufu with egusi and goat meat. When I tell you the taste blew me away, I mean it! I've had plenty of egusi before, but this was heaven in every single bite. Even the jollof rice was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and had the perfect kick of spice. I would definitely order again -- and honestly, I'm planning on visiting in person next time. They're just that good! read more

I came here after reading good reviews and craving egusi soup. I ordered through Yelp before arriving, but ended up waiting 30 minutes instead of the 10 I was told. The front staff seemed distracted, and there was only one overwhelmed cook in the back. When I finally got my food, the pounded yam was cold and the soup was just lukewarm not fresh. The flavor of the egusi was decent, but the poor service and long wait really ruined the experience. I wouldn't recommend, even for takeout. read more

Fusion Vibes Kitchen + Lounge - Egusi Soup Beef - African Near Me - Richardson, Texas

Wow!! Worth the drive! From the service to the food to vibes everything was amazing. The owner Will was incredibly kind and generous. If you are in the Richardson area or not make the drive! You won't regret it read more

Fusion Vibes Kitchen + Lounge - Jerk Lamb Chops, blackened catfish with grits and Jollof Rice - African Near Me - Richardson, Texas

July 2023 I arrived and sat with friends. They already had appetizers and waters at the table. The server, blonde wig, named Gift I believe, was sweet, but not as attentive as she should've been given there was really no one else in the restaurant (maybe a couple other tables). She sat down the appetizers on the table and left. My friend had to give me her menu to look at. Several moments later she was back for the orders. We ordered and she left. I had to ask her may I have a water ?? As she was leaving. Water has no ice, but it was very cold. For food - I had the jerk chicken subbed jollof rice. A good portion of rice, but a 2.5/5. The jerk chicken was a 1.5/5. Very dry, one piece definitely inedible. The meat looked like bone when broken into it. The chicken just didn't have much meat on it. I left one drumstick because I was not feeling it. My plate looked picked over at the end. I would not return for dinner. MAYBE brunch. But I doubt it. Checking out, there was confusion (twice) in the ticketing. She fixed it and we were on our way. Next door at the lounge : Free entry. We were seated in a section. Ordered drinks. It's loud, so you have to lean in closely to give the order. I always just type mine. We stayed for a while and vibed. I ordered a rum punch. There wasn't much ice in this drink either. This drink is very good. Appreciative. I noticed my drink on my bill cost more than what was posted on the menu. (Side note, the menu does say 20% gratuity added to every check; we saw this later). I asked "is gratuity added already" to which The waitress, Deja, replied "gratuity is, but the tip isn't" Girl what? I gave $1 extra. Only Because the automatic tip wasn't much for my bill. But please don't play in my face like gratuity and tip isn't the same thing. My friend said that's not okay. read more

Fusion Vibes Kitchen + Lounge - Bill. Waitress told me "gratuity included but not the tip" - African Near Me - Richardson, Texas