One of the few places in NYC serving truly authentic Jamaican food. The chef is Jamaican and you…read morecan taste the pride and freshness in every dish--most sides are made to order, and the fish was cooked perfectly. The service from both the chef and the bartender was warm, welcoming, and genuine. The ambience is quaint and inviting. I actually changed my mind last minute and chose this spot over two other restaurants I was considering--and I'm so glad I did. The food and the rum punch were so good that we drove back from New Jersey the very next night just to try more from the menu. The oxtails, curry chicken, and brown stew fish were ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. The rice and peas were flavorful and cooked to perfection. When we dined in, every patron who walked in ended up joining in conversation like we'd all known each other for years. The energy, the vibes, and the bartender made my entire night. This is the first time I've ever walked out of a bar alongside both the staff and the patrons. Anytime I visit NYC from Texas, Blue Mountain is officially on my must-visit list. Highly recommend! *I ate my meal too fast. Forgot to take pics*

The food that I ordered was meh. I did love the service and vibes but I could live another day if I…read morenever went back here.

I heard about this place from my friend. But I never checked it out. So today, I went in, and I…read morereceived service, which was very pleasant. The gentleman that greeted me as he was the food server. He was very welcoming. real nice gentleman, the food I tried was really good. Everything was great about it. When I originally went, I wanted to try the curry chicken, but they ran out so he gave me a sample of the Some of the sauce that was left over from the curry chicken. which I thought was really tasty, but then I decided to get the stew chicken for myself and then I got my husband a plate of the jerk chicken. seen on the menu that they had a lunch special, which the pricing was really reasonable. I just wanted to give them praise for everything. The pricing was reasonable. The food was good and the customer service was awesome. Keep up the good work. 8/24/2006

Food was so good and flavorful and was a big portion. I bought the stew chicken with rice and peas…read moreand plantains. It was ready on time and service was good, can't complain.

For native NYers this is simply the BUTTA Spot!…read more No other name or description needed. Don't believe me, you can now Google "butta spot" and see what comes up. For those of us that "grew" here this is where you came back in the day for a great drink. Before nutcrackers were a thing and most definitely before Covid and drinks to-go were ever consider a legal option. One of those old-school spots that just hits. Nothing fancy, simple and clean... just good food and fast to the point service and the Butta drinks are always on point. This place just brings back such nostalgia. Now I must admit what is far from nostalgic is the "2025" Butta prices. After many years the prices were a shock upon my recent return. I remember when you could get a Butta for.... Nevermind I was about to date myself. LOL. Besides the Butta the wings are also still a must for me. Since I came mainly for the butta, I only grabbed wings. Of course even the food prices have seen an increase. Our server was funny and friendly, matching the restaurant's simple laid-back vibe. Just one of those places you have to return to because it brings back that touch of nostalgia that is sometimes needed with the passing of time. Just A Note: -They do offer some lunch specials before 3pm. -The drinks are a smidge... just a smidge cheaper if you dine in.

Well, now that I know about that Butta, we will make the drive if it's feasible. The "pink drink"…read moreis crazy strong and worth the possibility of getting a parking ticket (well, maybe not a Manhattan ticket, but you get the drift). Aside from that drink however, I can not in good conscience, suggest their food. We ordered some food to pick up for dinner and none of it was good. The prices are crazy and everything was bland, greasy and tasted old. We had fried rice, lol mein and fried chicken pieces. None of it was good. Their vegetables are expensive also, and equally bad. We didn't even end up eating the food. Most of it went in the trash. It was so disappointing. We'll always come back for the drinks (cash only) but I don't think I'll be eating any food from this place, ever in life again.

Very flavorful Ivorian food and polite (not overly convivial) service. The djolof rice has a nice…read morepeppery kick to it, and serves as a great side for the meat and fish dishes. The guinea fowl is a lean bird, and the meat tends to get dry, but the sauces are a nice accompaniment. The interior of the restaurant is cheerful, with linen matching the colors of the flag of Ivory Coast, and upbeat West African music playing.

Fantastic! Stopped in for take out while visiting a friend and it did not disappoint. Authentic…read morewest African cuisine is hard to come by where I live. The place had some indoor and outdoor seating and a nice vibe with music playing on the monitors. Staff were friendly and the food came out nice and fresh. We had some fried fish, dibi mouton, placali, and aloco. Everything was delicious. There was plenty of food and we had leftovers for later. I will definitely be back for more next trip.

I've done takeaway once and dine-in once. Note that takeaway is rather long so preordering online…read morewould be better. I've tried the fried fish along with a fish lunch plate. Both were excellent and extremely filling. If you dine-in during the day, note that there's not much AC in the room so it does get warm in the summer. The staff is friendly and does great on recommendations. You can pay at the window after you are done. Very authentic Senegalese food and delicious flavors. Also, loved the ginger drink. It was extremely refreshing and good.

I have been to Africa Kine several times. I go to get their Thieboudienne, which is a dish that I…read morelove. Since the first time I've gone, they've remodeled. I went a few weeks ago. There is a to-go window where you can order, and then there is a sit down portion on the right hand side. The decor is basic, and the restaurant is clean. When they're busy, service can be a little slow. The menu is quite large, but some things are not served during lunch, and some are not during dinner. I've always just gotten the Thieboudienne because I love it so much, and it's amazing -- 5/5. I love the rice that it comes with as well. I really like this spot and would highly recommend it for West African food.

10/10 traditional Nigerian spot right in Harlem. Super affordable, and a great intro if you've…read morenever had Nigerian food before. Quick rundown -- you eat with your hands. The fufu is your utensil. You pinch a piece, dip it into a stew, and that's your bite. I didn't get a stew this time so I kind of freestyled it... dipped mine into the jollof rice with that tomato/meat sauce they put on top and grabbed some lamb. Still hit. One thing to know: there's no traditional restroom setup to wash your hands. They'll bring out a bucket of water and liquid soap so you can clean up at the table. It's normal, but if that's not your thing, just bring hand sanitizer and you'll be good.

Unfortunately I'm very disappointed. Ordered goat meat stew and egusi for delivery and both had…read moreexcessive amounts of oil, making it very difficult to enjoy. The stew especially was almost inedible due to the amount of oil.

I can't believe I have been working across the street from this place all these years and have…read morenever tried their pernil. I asked my friend at work who happens to be Puerto Rican where do I find some good PR pernil and he said right across the street. He brought me up some to try and OMG, what have I been missing? It is sooooo delicious. So perfectly seasoned. Gotta get some more real soon. Just saw the owner, she corrected me. They are Dominican, not Puerto Rican. Their pernil is still delish.

This is honestly a 4.5 review. Gone here a few times over the years , the food is mostly good,…read moredepending on the time that you go there. What i mean by that is early in the morning when the food is fresh and first put out? You are getting a wonderment. The love, the energy in this food, is guaranteed to give you a good day. After roughly 12ish, people have been here, brought the hustle and bustle of outside, a little of the love leaves. This morning I had a cuban from the pretty woman in the back,that's always here. i Haven't had a cuban like that since i moved from east new york in Brooklyn. She made this Cuban with all the craft and care in the universe, her ancestors stood over her high fiving on both her momma and her daddy's side!! This the one!!! Doesn't hurt that I always win playing lotto here. See you soon Chris's :-)

SpaHa Soul reminds me of the wonderful, semi-secret feeling homemade storefront theaters,…read morerestaurants, and shops that flourished in the 90s... I live in East Harlem and we don't lack for solid soul food options, but ye gods. One of the tastiest meals I've had in a long time. The sweet potato in particular was a bit of heaven. We appreciated the live music, provided by Emmett, a recent grad of LaGuardia HS and Oberlin. I loved getting to chat with Artist about his time in Mexico City and Tepoztlán. He has lived an interesting life, and I look forwrd to hearing more. This is most definitely a slow food set up and well worth the wait. (The taper candle on our table was a puddle of wax by the time we left.) Go when you have time to really savor the food and the company. A very special place.

There's no place like home at Spaha Soul! The owner, Artist, is a hell of a host -- he shows so…read moremuch love, care, realness, and comfort to ALL his guests. BYOB is a plus! Why spend $45+ for drinks when you can buy your own bottle(s) for the same price? Artist sets the perfect ambiance and music for people to vibe to, and he tailors it for any occasion -- especially a lovely date night. My husband agrees he doesn't get SOUL food like he does here. We taste the LOVE! I highly recommend everything on the menu. My personal favorites are the fried chicken, pork chop with a side of mac and cheese, vegan collard greens, and cornbread. Last night, I tried the Stuchi (steak and crabmeat roulade with a tasty Cajun roux) -- a unique, elevated dish I'll be thinking about all summer. We also loved the crab cakes (real crab!), ceviche spring roll, and watermelon salad! Thank you, Artist -- we love Spaha Soul