African Heritage served the best meal I've had all year! I had the oxtail entrée served with fufu, and it was absolutely incredibly tender, perfectly seasoned, and don't forget to pair it with the fufu. The plantains were sweet, caramelized, and super addictive. Every bite was a celebration of authentic African flavors. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff treats you politely. If you haven't visited African Heritage yet, you're seriously missing out!! This is a must for anyone who loves bold, delicious food. read more

The Heritage African Restaurant, featuring West African foods, is large and roomy with a colorful exterior and a bit dark on the inside. When we went on a weekend, it was very quiet, too quiet, with moderate business and perhaps five tables occupied. This is our fourth West African restaurant in this area; all but one are a bit rough around the edges. The male server spoke only to my husband, despite me initiating the conversation and placing the order. Hello, the 21st century is calling! The food takes a while to be ready; they all do for some reason. This time we waited half an hour with a near empty restaurant. If you are hungry, order an appetizer. Generally speaking, the food is good, and the portions are generous. The Food: Dibi Afra or Grilled Lamb, $26.99 - 4.5 Stars Menu: Popular SeneGambian street food. Meat marinated in authentic heritage seasonings and char-grilled served with onions, spicy mustard, and salad. There is something comforting about a giant pile of chopped lamb, fantastically seasoned, served with onions and an excellent salad. I packed 2/3 of the lamb and onions to take home. Grilled Golden Pompano, $25.99 - 5 Stars Menu: Whole Golden Pompano either grilled or fried marinated with heritage seasonings The fish is perfectly grilled. The fried plantain, a pleasant surprise as it was not mentioned on the menu, was wonderfully fried. Both salads are superb too. Beef Fataya or Meat Pie, $9.99 - 3 Stars Menu: Savory Empanadas (3) with choice chicken, beef, seafood or vegetarian We order meat pies from all four West African restaurants we visited. This is the first time where the beef tasted wasn't seasoned or flavorful enough to eat by itself without sauce. Rather disappointed. Jollof Rice side, $9.99 - 4 Stars Ever since the first West African restaurant we visited told us jollof rice recipe is every family and every restaurant's secret, I have made it my mission to order it at every restaurant. I took a close-up photo to show the seasonings in the rice. Theirs is very good, and I'm glad they offer it as a side. read more

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Stopped in for lunch with my sister. We had wanting to try this place. It was a midday. It's nice a clean with plenty of floor space. Our initial server was nice but we were passed off to someone else. She came by once when our waters were around 3/4 full and asked if we wanted a refill. We both passed on the refill at that time, then never came back until asking if we needed boxes. I normally wouldn't be annoyed too much by this, but I think one other booth had one person seating in the whole restaurant and I think one person stopped in to pick up food. We sat and waited for her to bring the bill, but instead she later came by to pick up our plates. She then directed us that you pay at the front(which would have been good to know for the 10 minutes we just sat there). Food was great. I had the fish(Golden Pompano) along with the vegetables which were sited onions and veggies that gave it a little spice. The food here is great and my sister and I are considering a second time since there were many things that sounded good on the menu. But the service really crippled this place. Staff was mildly friendly and damn near absent. read more

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A place discovered during a recent search for African cuisine near Everett, this restaurant was a surprising find despite its good reviews and noticeable presence. My friend and I visited around 6 PM on a Friday evening and were the sole diners at the time in the spacious establishment. Parking is street-only, so plan accordingly. Inside, the restaurant is large with ample seating. We started with appetizers: the Fried Plantains were delicious, and the Beef Samosas were also enjoyable. For our main dishes, we tried the Golden Pompano from the Grill, which was good overall but a touch too salty for our preference, and the Dibi Afra/Suya (Grilled Lamb), which was tasty, though some pieces had a fair amount of fat. The house-made drinks were highlights: the Bouye (Baobab Juice) was very good, as was the Ginger Pineapple Juice. Portion sizes here are enormous. One person with a large appetite might finish a plate solo, but sharing is highly recommended. We took our leftovers home and still had enough food for another full meal the next day. Service was efficient and generally "Ok." If you're in the area and looking for flavorful African food with hearty portions, this place definitely falls under the "should go" list. read more

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I've driven by this place for years and finally found someone to check it out with me. I had the black bean stew which was excellent and I would highly recommend. However, the service was non-existent! No one else was in the restaurant. We had to hunt someone down to seat us, to order, to get a to go box, and to pay. Each time! They must do a solid dinner business because for a place this size, IYKYK, it's not lunches paying the bills. read more

Restaurant right across street from Angel Winds Arena. Spacious area with separate bar location. Two items weren't available so we decided on a lamb dish and steak sandwich. The beverage selection drink, can't recall the name, was a delicious add with the meal. We order in house to take to go. Plantains were very sweet delicious the lamb was cooked perfectly with the onions and the sauce really enjoyed that meal. It wasn't too many people in the restaurant when we came as it was just getting started for dinner time rush, but we were greeted. Our order was taken and received with great customer service. read more

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A little disappointed. From reviews, I was very excited to try Heritage. Unfortunately, a few dishes missed the mark. Chicken Yassa was flavorful although oily and over salted. Jollof rice was good. They only had seafood fataya pies- tasted good (imitation crab and shrimp seasoned with black pepper). Plantains-simple and tasty. The biggest let down was the okra stew. I found it very unpleasant, filled with lots of tiny bones and flavor wasn't there for me as well as the texture was off putting. I am very familiar with okra, but this slimy level was not good. Restaurant was very clean. Women's Bathroom has a changing pad. read more

Heritage African Restaurant - Fataya Pies - African Near Me - Everett, Washington

I was really looking forward to trying Heritage and supporting a local spot, but unfortunately the experience left me disappointed. I arrived at 4:30pm and by 5:30pm still hadn't received my food. We had a graduation to attend at 6:00pm, so I was sad I didn't get to enjoy the meal as planned. The place looked great though, very authentic with African art on the walls. It was quiet with no other customers. I ordered the shawarma and the hibiscus drink--both were absolutely delicious, so it's especially frustrating that the service was so slow. To top it off, they split our check without asking and ran two separate charges, prompting me to tip twice. The food was great, but the lack of efficiency and communication really soured the experience. read more

In short Yes, you will get to try stuff you've never had before. But this place is more about the kitchen knocking everything out of the park while you're doing that--it's not the place that has that rare thing, it's the place that does it really well. In long This hasn't been the luckiest location for previous tenants, but if they start serving alcohol, there will be a line out the door for the next 20 years. They're so close to the arena! It's pretty outside, covered in color, and cool and dark inside even on a hot day. A few highboys by the front window, a few stools at the bar (where everything is NA), and then lots of tables farther back. Super friendly staff who are all used to showing people through a menu of new-to-them foods. We chatted with the server for a while, and she was so friendly and sweet. Unusually for us, we already knew exactly what we wanted. There are lots of grilled and stewed meats and fishes here, and it's pretty easy to figure out what you want. Fataya pies (beef) These will be pretty familiar to many of us, 'cause they're pretty similar to handpies that are popular in many cultures. The crust on these is crackery on top, and a bit chewier under. The seasonings are not dialed up to mind-blowing levels, but they're very delicious. They were the first thing I tried, and I didn't even stop to think until about my third bite that they're served with, essentially, a creamy aioli. I'm not saying this is an Americanized dish--I wouldn't know--but it's a super tasty and very easy way to dip your toe in the water here. Akara Bean fritters. Unbelievably light and airy, perfect golden-brown crust. Whatever the "red stew" that comes with them is, I could eat that every day. They serve it an an entree with lamb or chicken, too! Chicken yasa Lots of green olives and big seasonings in this. Served chopped rustically on the bone. Onions underneath, white rice on the side. Gone in nothing flat. Oxtails Buttery rich pot roast on the bone, in my opinion. At least that's the flavor and texture. The seasonings in this reminded me somewhat of really good, really complex birria. It's over 80F here today, and this will probably be the best meal I eat all winter. Absolute comfort food. Senegambia iced tea Much more like pineapple juice than iced tea, but delicious. I might make this at home with rum in it. read more

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I didn't get to dine in, but did order to go. Clean and friendly place. I didn't like how it's setting is around the corner of a 4 way street. With that being said, it makes the parking just a little hard to find. I have to say, one of the best African food I've had and I've been to many. The portion was a a lot bigger than most places. Instead of little cubes of overly cooked dry meat, they had big chunks in it. With the bone on and everything. I ordered the Egusi with fufu and okra stew with fufu. Each protein had goat and fish and boy it was delicious! Did I mention a generous amount to go too? The service was exceptional. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone! Two entrees to go = $56 after tax and tip. read more

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We decided to visit this African restaurant after passing it for several months. Friendly staff We started with beef Fataya pies omgosh these were so delicious they came with a sauce that was bomb!! Steak Shawarma - I ordered the steak shawarma it wasn't flavored very bland tasting and over powered by cucumber. For someone who loves cucumbers you would enjoy this. Oxtail soup - my bf ordered this and loved it. Lots of flavors throughout, he did state there was lot of fat around the meat he wished they had cut off. read more

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OK I went to this experience with Yelp mind in. This place had a lot of mixed reviews mostly bad. I definitely can see both perspectives on all the reviews. You can definitely tell they were trying their best to accommodate Not to have bad reviews- Definitely can feel that the customer service was not genuine. I did enjoy the food. The Planteen's were my favorite. The restaurant is very clean! read more

Great all the way around! Service was fast, with a smile knowledgeable about the food!!! Food was great! Enjoyed ourselves with Oxtail soup, empanadas, and a grilled chicken sandwich read more

Heritage African Restaurant - Oxtail soup amazing - African Near Me - Everett, Washington

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Food was wonderful - I had the brisket. Service was nice and fast! Sadly it was a little quiet in there....would love to see their place full! read more

We had a wonderful meal here. The food was tasty and the server was very kind. The place was empty, so people need to come! Widen horizons, enjoy life. read more

This place is amazing, best plantains I've ever had. African chicken was sooo flavorful. I came 2 days in a row so I can taste the FuFu and Egusi, which was also great. I may be back this weekend to try the Oxtail. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Food and drinks are amazing from my experience, I ordered the Ox Tail stew, as they were out of Goat, lots of herbs and spices, super tasty. My waitress recommended the Pineapple Lime drink which paired amazingly, full of pizzazz, great bite on the tounge, I loved it! A little pricey yet well worth it, highly recommended. A side of African Chili sauce and it was over the top for something different. read more

Out of all the interesting & new choices my son had the Dibi Afra Lamb & I had the Golden Pompano. The lamb was fabulous...don't even try to eat with knife & fork...just pick up & enjoy! I had never had Pompano before. Altho delicious it is quit bony. Served with an outstanding side dish of perfectly seasoned onions. The lamb was served with cold onion strips which were also a great accompaniment. There are no alcoholic drinks. I had the Bisap & my son had the Senegambia Iced tea. Both were refreshing & delicious. Both are huge portions so no room left for dessert...which look awesome. . read more

Heritage African Restaurant - African Near Me - Everett, Washington

I've wanted to try this restaurant for a long time since I enjoy international cuisine and new foods, and I must say I was unexpectedly disappointed. First impression walking in: I was a bit underwhelmed! With ALL the rich, vibrant colors and textiles that I associate with African culture, the space was rather bland, industrial, with only a sampling of some paintings of African women but mostly bare, white walls. No authentic music; it was contemporary. I was definitely not transported to Africa. The menu looked extensive, and it took a while for my 2 dinner mates and I to decide on what to order. When the waitress arrived, we were told that nearly half of the main entrees were not available, there was no more chicken and beef available for ANY main dishes - including all of our 1st choices! This was at 5:30PM (early in the evening), and the kitchen should have been stocked up. All three of us had to re-order after hearing this. Total confusion and some frustration. I ordered the Mafe (peanut butter stew) but had to settle for lamb due to the protein shortages. I don't really care for lamb, and the meat in the stew was bony and tough. I picked a few chunks of meat off but hardly ate any of it. Pluses: The Baobab juice was delicious; the pataya rolls were very tasty. The entire experience was kind of a dud, to be honest. At the end of our meal, I asked my dining mates if they would want to return - and we all agreed that we would not- so sorry to say since I am rooting for restaurants SUCH AS THIS to thrive in Everett. I feel bad that I couldn't write a better review. read more

The most unique offering and delicious food in the area. Most food is likely cooked previously in large portions and then reheated. None of the food didn't seem to be old, everything tasted fresh. Oxtail and jollof rice! Service was impeccable. Ambiance was a bit cluttered and discombobulated for a large space, but clean and welcoming. read more

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The food is delicious and everyone is very welcoming. I highly recommend trying Heritage African Restaurant! read more

Heritage African Restaurant - Tilapia with rice and plantain! - African Near Me - Everett, Washington

If you're craving comforting and mouthwatering dishes, you must try authentic African cuisine at the Heritage African Restaurant in Everett! We had a wonderful experience, each dish was incredibly delicious, and I'm already planning my next visit. read more

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Great food! Great service! On their sign they say African and soul food. It's more "African" than "soul food", so keep that in mind. But if you're up for some African food, theirs is fantastic! read more

So, I got the Fataya Pies Beef, Chicken and Seafood. The beef was dry no flavor, the chicken was very dry had ok flavor but filling was a small amount. The Seafood was the best in flavor had a good spice but was not anything special. This was my 4th time trying to come to come to this place but first time eating, the reason being they never open at the time they are supposed to. They have their hours for a 11am first 3 times I called to place my order at between 11:10 to 11:30 multiple times and know one picked up This time I decided to go there for there at 11:17am and doors were locked so I had a slice of pizza down the street and came back at 11:25 and they were opening the doors finally. Please change hours or open on time that alone almost made me not even want to come and honestly makes me not want to come back. Got the food Togo so Service seemed a little poor even for that did not make me feel welcome. I want to try the other food but I'm hesitant going back. read more

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This is a must try restaurant. Started out with a few fataya pies, delicious. Main course was Dibi Afra grilled lamb with rice. Very generous portions and char-grilled to perfection. The savory spices and freshness is outstanding. Had a Bouy-Baobab juice drink that was sweet and creamy coconut and boabab fruit. It's definitely something to experience. Friendly neighborhood place, great atmosphere, excellent food. Enjoy it! read more

Rave: Heritage restaurant in Everett. African cuisine. Oh my lanta I was so happy. I have never tried African cuisine and decided on a whim to try this place with a friend and I'm already looking forward to trying more! What we ordered. Jollof rice with chicken- the rice is small grain, chicken was mixed with bones(doesn't bother me unless you're an all breast kind of person). It was served with a hot sauce that had a delicious slow burn that added flavor but wasn't just heat, but a flavorful sauce. Oxtail with fufu- the oxtail was fall off the bone, the stew was so good and rich. The fufu is a perfect blank canvas that allows the rich stew to be carried with a muted vessel that balances how rich it is alone. I'm a sucker for sucking the bone and the oxtail gave me all that. Egusi soup with goat and fufu- will look a lot like tofu or eggs super scrambled but to a nice surprise a type of melon/pumpkin seed grounded. It's a perfect nutty and savory dish that every bite gives you another note on the top of your tongue to dance with. Baobab juice - if I can have 10 of these I would. It's creamy but not heavy creamy. You think it'll taste like yogurt but does a slight curve to a light vanilla but fresh fruit esque and I'm obsessed. Definitely a place where there is no rush to get your food asap, relax, catch up with a friend and pace yourself. Our server was very sweet and helpful. The food tastes like it's made with love and soul. I couldn't even finish everything cause I was full but I'm already excited to have leftovers at work tomorrow and tell everyone there about this place. read more

Heritage African Restaurant - Baobab juice - African Near Me - Everett, Washington

I had been wanting to try this place for a while. Food was great. I had the Oxtail stew because it seemed like a specialty. It was lovely, rich and spicy and fufu was a fun side to try. It is kind of like a steamed bun, a nice starchy compliment to the soup. My companion had the Dibi Afra and he said it was wonderful as well. This is a great place to try if you want to break out of traditional cuisine. And if you are dining with people who want something less adventuresome, they have things like burgers on the menu as well. There is something for everyone at Heritage! read more

I've been wanting to try african food for a long time, and it did NOT disappoint! I tried the goat pepper soup and the baobab juice. The soup was SO spicy, but SO good! The goat was so tender it fell off the bone! I wasn't to much of a fan of the juice, but it's only cause it had a slight banana flavor, and I'm not a huge fan of bananas. My mom really liked it. The service was excellent! Very friendly staff, and the restaurant interior is absolutely gorgeous! 100% recommend! read more

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Got there about 8:45pm can tell everyone was winding down for the evening... we had to go find someone to wait on us. From there all went smoothly. Mama (that's what she said to call her) gave us some guidance and history on the place,sat us down and gave us menus. I ordered the Jollof Rice with Lamb, finally convinced Husbae to eat African food so he tried Oxtail Stew with Fufu. He's not big on eating with his hands but all bets were off when Mama showed him how to eat the Fufu. Slurping and a good time was had. Flavor profiles were amazing. The location is big and has plenty of room for private parties, small parties and all in between. read more

Heritage African Restaurant - Oxtail with Fufu - African Near Me - Everett, Washington

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I have always wanted to go to Africa, this restaurant is the closest option for the time began. I loved the food and the rice was excellent, the different meats have that wonderful taste, it's great and not that high on your pocket book. If you want to try something new try this place, it's clean, tasty, and has great employees. They food was prepared fast and hot. Thank you so much for your restraint we will be returning. Great service!!!! read more

Surprised the place was pretty empty. Got to be honest that we don't know what authentic African cosine is but the food was delicious and unique. read more

Let me start off by saying that this was the best experience I've had I've never ate African food great experience to be honest the food was delicious felt like I was so welcomed to someone's home and they offered me soul food ... the service was great the young lady who helped us out was so nice and payed attention to our table ... the ambiance felt just right ! My man and I love it and definitely will be back read more

Heritage African Restaurant - Tilapia Oxtail Fufu Fried Plantain - African Near Me - Everett, Washington

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Alright I've been waiting to try a meal from here since the grand opening a few weeks ago, there was a long wait the first time I tried to order tonight we tried to place our order earlier hoping to avoid a long wait. Unfortunately when my wife arrived they informed her that they were out of duck, my wife called and we changed our orders but it took awhile to make sure they had what we wanted guess they are still busy and/or are still figuring out how many people will dine a night. So guess there's a learning curve still happening and communication could be a little better. Ok now the food was delicious my son chose the Golden Pompano for his main I went with Grilled Stuffed Squid and an order of Curry Coconut Mussels, we both got a side Jollof Rice. The stuffed squid came with coleslaw and steamed veggies the filling is moist, nicely seasoned and you get a nice chew from the squid not rubbery. Now the mussels had no sides with them but it was a nice serving it looks huge but the shells add to that appearance, the curry sauce was a little spicy and I could taste lemon grass. Once I had removed the shells I was able to dip the bread in the curry sauce which helped me clean my plate. I was surprised that the Jollof rice was as spicy as it was the heat built up a bit but not too hot really nice flavor not able guess what it's seasoned with but it's something I'd order again for that matter all of what we ordered was very tasty. The location of the restaurant is across from the Everett event center there's been a few other restaurants that for whatever reason haven't been able to survive but I hope this one does if you check out the menu you'll see that theres a good selection to choose from it's nice to have a restaurant that offers this style of cuisine. read more

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After about a half dozen visits I can say this place never disappoints - except for the one visit they were out of oxtail stew . It IS a bit pricey but the quality of the food is worth it. read more

Finally had a chance to try them and they are AWESOME! Everything was so good and they have good portion sizes. Inside is super comfortable as well. read more

Words cannot describe how delicious and flavorful their lamb and onions are. My Cousin and I also got a couple different juices and teas that were also just a world away from what we are used to. Somehow the drinks were both spicy and refreshing, it was amazing. Cannot recommend the food enough. read more

I have always wanted to try this place. The food was amazing and the staff were great. I had the Jollof rice with lamb. My friend had the peanut butter stew with fufu. They make this special fresh hot sauce out some sort of habanero that is really good. Excellent comfort food! read more

disappointing. second time here after a mixed first try, but this time did not enjoy it at all. tried the goat egusi soup and it was not good. the boney goat chunks were really hard to eat (they only provide a spoon?!) lots of small bone splinters in the soup that almost break your teeth or are choke hazards. the meat itself was not tender and really hard to eat. service was slow despite there only being one other occupied table. you are asked to pay at the door but no one was there to check me out; had to wait awkwardly then the server eventually noticed me and looked for the person who was supposed to be there to no avail, then checked me out herself. hidden credit card service fee. unfortunately wont be coming back. read more

only fixes problems if you leave a negative review. Shepards pie was a pan of soupy stew with a side of 2 lumps of mashed potatoes. Maybe it's a drain then assemble at home and bake, menu item. "when you called you wanted a chicken pie and lamb jollof rice." when i called and told the lady i wanted a beef shepards pie, she said it only came in chicken, fish or vegetarian. "we told you we didn't have chicken pie we have beef and that was okay with you." Course its ok on the 2nd call told the caller that beef shepard pie was what i asked for in the first place. "When your mom came to pickup your food that's when she ordered shepards pie." Yep she called me to say she thought you got the order wrong. You did get it wrong. How do you mess up Shepard pie with Fataya Pie? "When ordering next time read the descriptions properly you ordered lamb jollof rice and the picture you attached has fish jollof rice on it." You should read your own menu and check the online order menus. I had 2 pics attached to orignal review 1 from the menus and one of what i received. Ya know the red mass of rice with just lamb on top and nothing else. So here is another pic of what is seen when you look at doordash or Ubereats. i am curious as to why my rice was red and the one in the pic is whitish brown. Was also curious about everything else on the plate besides the fish. Because i thought you'd just switch the meat out. Hence the whole your choice of meat. You don't seem to want to take responsibility for mistakes made in your restaurant. Congratulations, you are the very first owner i've come across that denies every mistake or has excuses for everything in their reviews. There's probably a reason your so unique. Saying your new as an excuse will barely save you any customers if you keep repeating your self, Mr we only been open for about 2 weeks. The reviews are roughly dated so learn to lie better. I was excited that your place is only 10 mins away. Not worth the drive even if you had responded with professionalism. read more

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Delicious food with portions meant to be shared. Our waitress was not very attentive but maybe it's a cultural thing? The ambiance was inviting despite the dining area not being full. We enjoyed our visit. read more