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    Hadja Marley

    4.4 (14 reviews)
    InexpensiveAfrican
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:30 AM (Next day)

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    Great west African buffet - Hadja Marley restaurant's exterior features a sign with the business name, a glass entrance, and a small outdoor bench and gate.
    Luis C.

    Well, it was a cold night, and I was very hungry so instead of getting pizza, lamb on rice, or food in Chinatown, I decided to venture out to Nostrand Ave. in Brooklyn. Originally, my plan was to get Jamaican food but I kept walking and first I went to a Senegalese restaurant. However, after 10 mins inside there no one came up to my table so I kept walking. I saw there was a pretty large number of people here which is always a good sign. There's no labels telling you what any of the food is, however there's chicken, fish, plantains, rice, no pork because it is Halal, and there are plastic containers above where you put whatever food you want. Then it gets weighed and you pay according to that. I chose that rice that had some bits of fish, which was kind of greasy but very tasty, and those doughy balls (3 for $1) plus a soda, and the grand total was $12. I'm gonna go back and definitely get some other stuff.

    a meal in a styrofoam container - A plastic takeout container holds rice topped with curry, vegetables, and fried snacks, likely from an Indian or South Asian cuisine restaurant.
    Henri B.

    DELICIOUS! I had never eaten at an African buffet and WOAH were my roommate and I blown away! Not only by the amazing food, but you PAY BY WEIGHT. So very affordable. My container (full) was about $9 while my roommates (less full) was like $6. We stopped in here before going home from the bar. Perfect late night meal!

    Buffet - A person is holding a plate and serving themselves food from a buffet with multiple trays of dishes, including rice and stews.

    This place is incredible. I came here about 4 days in a row when I was visiting from out of town. The stews are very rich in flavor. Prices are great, the cashier is very nice, and you can tell the food is the real deal based on the almost exclusively African clientele.

    a meal in a styrofoam container
    Elisa H.

    The food was excellent if you like veggie & meat stews with super flavorful rice. Something leaf and spinach sides were yummy. If you don't mind an open buffet, grab and go, serve yourself type scooper spot- this is it.

    Some of the very long buffet.
    Edmund D.

    Really good buffet. I do wish it was labeled better. I got liver accidentally. The chicken was very good, got a little bit and wanted more. Cheap too if you just get a little. Paid $2 on the first plate and $3 on the second plate. Bed-Stuy has amazing food. Just make sure you ask what the food is.

    Tomato like sauce with palm oil, fish and cabbage. Taste very good with Fufu!

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    This is a yummy African buffet! It's always busy, and the food is very reasonably priced.

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    Akara House

    (39 reviews)

    Crown Heights

    I came on a rainy day right at 11:30am when they open, and the owner was still getting things ready…read morebut kindly offered to rush my veggie sandwich order. Unfortunately that meant the bread got the microwave treatment instead of proper defrosting and toasting. If you've ever tried microwaved frozen bread, you know the texture I'm describing. The crispy honey bean (akara) burger itself was quite tasty. The patty had a crispy exterior and creamy bean paste interior, dressed up with vegan cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. It's a nice alternative for vegetarians who dislike fake meat substitutes. They don't purport the beans taste like anything but beans. The jollof rice completed the meal. It had a rich tomato base with great depth of flavor that made everything feel more substantial. The owner was genuinely sweet about the whole rushed situation, and based on reviews, I know this is the kind of place that shines under normal circumstances. This is primarily a takeout spot with a few high-top tables by the window if you want to eat in. I'd definitely give it another shot during regular operating hours when they're not scrambling to accommodate early birds.

    STEPH JUDGEMENT: A unique vegan fast food experience…read more I'd read about them in the New Yorker and was intrigued. A vegan Nigerian fast food joint in Brooklyn? Why not! We'd never had Nigerian food but were game to try. We took a bus to a decidedly unglamorous part of town, to a humble storefront with a couple of small outdoor tables. Inside was very small, with just some bar seating by the window and a bench. We were a bit early for the lunch rush, so had the place to ourselves. The nice owner came out to greet us and take our order. The hubby ordered the Classic Akara Burger, which was their signature deep fried honey bean fritter patty on a bun with tomato, lettuce, cucumbers and vegan mayo. It was good but a bit bland. My Oyster Mushroom Wrap with bean fritter pieces and veggies had more zip, courtesy of their Nigerian red sauce, and was quite sizable--I really enjoyed it. It was a very hot day and they had no AC inside (just fans) so we opted to eat at one the outside tables, which turned out to be much cooler and quite pleasant. If you're vegan/vegetarian or just curious about what Nigerian flavors are like, I'd say it's very much worth a try.

    Ghenet Brooklyn

    Ghenet Brooklyn

    (571 reviews)

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    Gowanus, Park Slope

    It's been awhile since I've tried Ghenet. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and quantity…read morethis past week. The injera bread was very fresh and delicious. I always get a combination dinner. This time I tried the Siga Wett beef stew with Ethiopian spices - very delicious! Spicy but not too spicy. Ethiopian food can be addictive, years ago I was definitely into eating a lot of Ethiopian. New York City has some great Ethiopian. If I were a tourist here, it would be on my list under "things to try." Or at least to try once ! I also had 2 vegetarian dishes - the Shiro Wett and the Messir Wett. The Shiro was made with beans. The Mesir was made with lentils. I've had the Shiro and Mesir Watt many times before - both at Ghenet as well as other Ethiopian restaurants (Awash Ethiopian on the upper west side). I think Ghenet has some of the most flavorful dishes in the city. They don't overdo it - just the right amount of spicy hotness. Overall, my favorite dish from the combination platter was the Shiro Wett. It had a light touch of smokiness that went really well with the beans. Very filling and delicious with the injera. I wish they offered fitfit salad - the menu has Ethiopian tomato salad but there are no photos of it on the online menu. There are photos of some of the other menu items but not all. I think they'd sell more stuff if there were photos since not everyone is familiar with all of the various dishes. Just a thought.

    they serve ethiopian beer & have happy hours! ask about the specials!…read more great spot, HUGE portions. keep that in mind, please share with your guests. everything is reasonably priced too. good service. for an app we got the chicken Sambusa. this was good, but i wanted more! spice level - be careful. they also give plenty of Injera for the table to share, besides what your food is served on. end or begin your meal with one of the teas. they will not disaapoint.

    Buka - Goat Stew, Egusi, Pounded Yams. Soooooo delicioussssss

    Buka

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    Clinton Hill, Bedford Stuyvesant

    The food I ordered was ok !! I love the agusi but the mixed meat was a bit under cook for me ..read more

    DO NOT EAT HERE! I wish I could give this place 0 stars! I ordered the ​family deal , Egusi ​and…read moreginger juice. The food is nasty, undercooked and flavorless! First thing- The family deal states that it feeds a family of 4 (which is a complete lie because it feeds 1 person!) and comes with all of these things. My order was missing the jollof rice, suya, puff puff, and the 2 sides of spinach! Second thing- They lied and said that the fish is Tilapia fish but it is NOT!!! The fish that they used is cheap and nasty Swai fish. It has a completely different taste from Tilapia fish as it is fishy tasting with a really soft soft texture. The "Tilapia ​" was disgusting! It was flavorless and barely cooked. Third thing- The ​Egusi was the worst that I ever had in my life! It did not even taste like egusi! There was no maggi, crayfish, or flavors added and it was drenched in palm oil. They also did not cook the Egusi all the way through and it had huge huge chunks in it. Fourth thing- The sauce or "stew" that they put on this fish was also terrible as well! I completely wasted $70 on this restaurant! I would NOT recommend ever buying anything from this restaurant. They lied about the portion size and what came with the meal and the food is gross! I don't know how this restaurant is in operation. I'm not even sure if the people who made this food is Nigerian because none of this food tasted right! DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE! You've been warned!!!! BTW - I threw everything in the trash! Disgusting I made this purchase on Uber

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