This was my first time trying this spot and I see why the hype is there…read more I ended up getting the Safari chicken with some toppings and it was incredibly delicious. The chicken was seasoned perfectly and even the rice had a lovely taste. I got some of the garlic sauce and it was so good on it. Definitely check this place out.

So much flavor and so much food! Fantastic meal that tasted authentic and fresh. The injera is very…read moregood too with the classic sourdough fermented taste. Highly recommend this stop in the market! I'm so full right now!

A friends and I stopped in on a voyage to eat more internationally. Our first crack at Somalian…read morefood and it was A1. You have to go in here and leave behind your American standards.... You are given a styrofoam cup full of a delicious vegetable soup, pineapple juice and a banana, yes, a banana. The soup alone is worth a trip back. After staring around at other diners we realized the banana was to be eaten with the main dish. It really cools your mouth after using the spicy red sauce. We got the lamb dish and the goat dish, both were awesome! The one complaint we have is the flies. There are just too many options to get rid of the nuisance. Other than that, friendly service, good food, we'll be back.

Finally found "their new location" 3612 Cleveland Avenue. No name signage on street or building. A…read moretotally empty and apparently seldom used parking lot. I finally noticed a small crooked "Open" light off the one side of the door and some faded out food ads/pictures in a window to the other side of the door. Tried the door and found it unlocked. Wend down a long, barely lit hallway with many closed doors. Everything painted black. Eventually came to an open room with a few tables and chairs, a bar with some stools, and a lone man sitting on a low couch/bench smoking a Hookah. He never got up, nor said anything. There was no staff, no signs, nor odors of cooking, food, activity... After a short time I decided that even if it was actually open it was no longer what I was looking for and left. Sadly, they once served some awesome goat curry with sides and dumpy ambiance that was an enticing dining adventure. Last one and done there for me

We got an order to go to break our fast with. This time we got the lamb shank meal, Afra chicken,…read moremango lemonade, and chicken sambusa. Everything was packed really nicely and the portions are big. The lamb shank was fall off the bone and really well spiced. Everything we got was actually really nice in flavors. I got jollof rice with the meat and it was spicy but not overpowering. The plantains were really good and the salad was fresh. I love everything mango, so the mango lemonade was refreshing. My son enjoyed the chicken sambusa and my husband enjoyed the Afra chicken meal. I gave my son ketchup as a dip for the sambusa because although their sauces are very good, they are much too spicy for him. The Afra spicy sauce was good and my husband said it elevated his chicken meal. They also included crepes with our meal. I was not aware that they come with the meal or if they just gave us these as an extra. The crepes were huge though and delicious. They had the perfect amount of sweetness to them. We were late in picking up our meal, so appreciated the staff for holding it for us. The food was fairly warm even after the delay. We will definitely be back.

So happy to return to this wonderfully delicious spot in my old "stomping ground" on Morse Rd…read more First checked them out over in Easton, and I've been wanting to return ever since!! So many tempting choices offered, it's tough to decide. The minute you walk in the door, the smell of all the wonderful, tempting options will let you know you're getting the "real deal." You can create your own bowl, choosing the protein (chicken, goat, fish...) and the toppings and sauces to your taste. Speaking of taste, the woman at the counter very helpfully gave me a taste sample of several different options. Both the regular and spicy chicken were super flavorful, and I've tried Somali goat meat before (very flavorful!) but trying to keep it light(er) since I had a plane to catch in a few hours, I got a veg. bowl, with a sampling of both types of rice and (woops!!) and spaghetti add on (carb-o-licious!!). Should have added on the salad, that might have made a bit more sense! Anywhooooooo, my bowl was DELICIOUUS, as was the veg. sambus I added on, and super reasonably priced for the quantity (and deliciousness!!) of food I was served. Come HUNGRY, leave VERY happy and FULL!! Beautiful, cozy dining room, great service, and a WONDERFUL way to support our pan-African neighbors!! Mmmmmmmmmmm!!

Delicious ethnic food! Yum! Try the camel meat if you're feeling adventurous. I didn't see it on…read morethe menu but I had read they have it. We asked and you can either have it fried or roasted. We opted for roasted and were not disappointed. Goat and camel were both cooked to perfection. Both meats were wonderfully tender and flavordul. It's a no frills place with pictures on the wall with prices crossed out serving as the menu. Its location isn't the greatest but it's fine during the day. You could also get takeout. Food comes out quickly. I will be back!

The chicken is really good, there is a lot of different kind of meats offered, even lamb! I had…read morerice on the side also.

From the moment you walk in, you're treated like family -- and the food?…read more Everything is fresh, made from scratch, and packed with bold, authentic Ethiopian flavors. Family-Sized Mix Platter Perfect for sharing, loaded with variety, and served on soft, spongy injera that ties it all together. Every bite tells a story. This is the kind of place you come for the food... ...and stay for the amazing hospitality. Do yourself a favor and bring your appetite

The food here is so good, flavorful and plenty of it. I had a veggie platter that I shared with two…read moreadults and a child and we didn't finish it all. My one critique would be to please turn the TV blasting music down or off. It was very hard to hear my dinner companions.

Coming to African Paradise was such a new experience!…read more This restaurant was packed at the time I visited! Parking was difficult to find because of the way the plaza is set up, so I definitely suggest carpooling if it's a busy day. The restaurant is divided into two parts based on the cultural norms, one side has all men, and the other side has women and their family/friends. I went with my co-ed group of friends so we sat on the women's side. When we sat down we were served right away, the servers were kind and helpful explaining the menu. The menu doesn't have prices, so be sure to ask before you order. You also get a banana (for the rice), lentil soup, and some mango juice! I ordered the Roasted Lamb with curry rice and honestly this was one of the best meals I've had in a long time! The lamb was so juicy and cooked perfectly and the seasoned rice went so well with it, the salad on the side as well as the green hot sauce brought it all together. Overall, I wish I could give the place 5 stars because the food is so amazing. However, the appearance of both the restaurant and menu could use some up-keep. I will definitely be going back soon!

Excellent food. From the Sambusa to the Biryani. Nice, quiet atmosphere as well. Wood recommend if…read moreyou enjoy Somali dishes or if you just want to widen your palate by trying something new!

Great place, great food. It's spacious and clean. Love the privacy for large groups. Will come…read moreagain soon.

The food was so good and the beef sambosa was my favorite!! The workers were super nice and they…read morehave a good variety of desserts available too!

Okay, short review because I can't explain my experiences inside the African Paradise…read more I have been there four times and each time I have been by myself and ended up being asked to sit with a group of Somali men. The conversations have been so nice and I have walked away it's time feeling like a good man. There are a lot of things that I don't understand about the Somali culture and some foods but I do know without a doubt that I have been so accepted so welcomed and have had so much fun at the African Paradise on West Broad Street. So I have enjoyed a breakfast consisting of liver onions potatoes a couple other things that I'm not sure what they were and this pancake-like crepe-like bread that you use to eat the food rather than silverware. The Crepe-like bread... I've had both the Savory and the sweet. I really like the Savory and I have taken it home and just eaten it throughout the day. I'm not sure which part of me has had more fun on each of my four visits to the African Paradise. Is it the fact that each time I believe that I'm learning more and gaining as a true human being learning the Somali culture? Is it because I'm discovering foods that I would have otherwise never had the privilege to taste and enjoy? Is it because there are others in there from the country of Somalia by origin and birth that just make me feel alive? Oh, I have had their Somali tea can't explain it don't understand it I just enjoy it. I hear that there is something similar by a different name in the North Linden area for the heavy Somali population that lives there. There is such a heavy Somali population on the west side that this truly is there Home Restaurant.

Goat. Lamb. Rice. Delicious!!!…read more That's my whole review. These are just wasted words. I'm adding because Yelp wants my review to be longer. So, go to African Paradise and enjoy some delicious food.

Best Ethiopian food in Columbus! It's so flavorful and they can reduce spice levels if needed. I…read morelove getting their platter that comes with a bunch of veggies and you can choose either beef or lamb. I love their yellow lentils and beef! It's absolutely amazing! The first time I tried this platter I was over the moon. It was a 10/5 tbh and absolutely perfect. I just went there recently and got the lamb which unfortunately was a different experience. It tasted good but was really gummy and I felt like it was not as good as the beef. I would rate this a 3. I'm definitely looking forward to going back! I like that the majority of tables are family style, they offer coffee service and I've always felt the staff to be very friendly and accommodating. When you first enter there's like a bar and dance area but if you keep walking to the right then it turns into a restaurant with tables. I really enjoy this place and can't wait to show other friends and family!

The menu keeps changing in a negative way. No longer has Sambusa for an appetizer which is…read moreunfortunate. I have been here twice since I moved out of Columbus 4 years ago and I think new ownership has taken over. Service keeps getting slower.

The food is always fantastic here. You can get beef or chicken and pick between rice, pasta or…read morebread!!! If you are very picky about seating arrangements or ambiance I would take it to go because it is not a fancy place. You literally go there for good home cooked affordable food!

Simplistic menu. I would not say that anything particular stand out as unique. It literally is…read morechicken that's cooked in BBQ sauce and they serve it to you with a bunch of vegetables and rice with a banana. The chi Ken I got was also a bit dry, but I heard the leg is a lot more tender so I might go for that next time. They do give you w lot of food for the price though. I came with a large group and we were separated from the rest of the restaurant. We were placed in a room which allowed us to have privacy but they kept closing the door which felt kinda odd since it was like we were trapped haha. The ranch sauces they provide goes quite well with the bbq chicken. There is a spicy one and a regular one. The yellow bottle is spicy and the red bottle is regular.