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Javi's Exotic Exquisite Eats

3.7 (3 reviews)
Open • 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Amazing Alheri - Puff Puff

Amazing Alheri

5.0(10 reviews)
126.9 km

I always shame myself because I eat my food too fast before I can take a photo and leave a review…read more This place is so good. I used to dream about the food all week waiting for them to be open on Saturday. Now they are open 6 days per week It is truly the most delicious comforting food in town. They have amazing service with welcoming smiling faces as well. The atmosphere is bright and beautifully decorated. It is the type of place you make yourself at home and want to stay a while. We had the delight of chatting with Charity. These are great people with a real talent of hospitality and cooking. I don't know how I would survive if Amazing Alheri ever leaves.

Amazing Alheri is truly amazing! Best new addition to the Redding food scene, if you enjoy…read moreauthentic lovingly prepared Nigerian cuisine you've got to check them out! I recommend you do what I did - grab some friends and feast here next Saturday - they're open from noon till 5pm in the pop up restaurant space - we ordered one of everything on the menu and shared everything! Gosh what a way to celebrate a birthday, with a delicious handmade feast! I like how they kept the menu really simple, just 4 meals, 1 appetizer, 1 dessert. Each meal includes the famous jollof rice (rice cooked in a tomatoes, red bell pepper, onion chicken broth, Nigerian spices, bay leaf and thyme), fried plantains, and a side of a spicy red sauce; each meal has a different protein: #1 Chicken Meal (tender stewed chicken thigh) $18 #2 Fish meal (seasoned grilled salmon) $20 #3 Suya Beef (oven grilled thinly sliced beef) $20 #4 Fufu $18 (Fufu is a starchy side dish usually made of a pounded yam (also called "pando" or "poundo") or boiled pounded cassava and served alongside a rich stew, which in this case was the divinely flavorful egusi stew (the pureed seeds of a West African melon) with wilted spinach leaves and surprisingly tender and wonderfully flavorful goat meat. My friends taught me to pinch off a piece of pando/fufu/poundo with my right hand, make an indentation in it with the thumb to scoop up some of the egusi stew, and enjoy! It was simply amazing, this was my favorite of all the delicious dishes we tried! (Note that this meal is gluten free, for those with sensitive digestions.) #5 Meat pie (savory pastry filled with seasoned ground beef and sautéed onions, carrot, and diced potatoes) - this has a beautiful pastry shell with glossy egg wash, and a savory filling. We let this cool down too much before enjoying but it was delicious even cold! Each of the proteins were delicious, as was the jollof rice, but for me the egusi with the goat meat and fufu stole the show! Make sure to enjoy it right away when they serve it hot, to catch all the wonderful flavors! That's why we didn't have any photos, we didn't want to waste a moment of enjoyment! The jollof rice was moist and flavorful. Each meal was a generous portion and very filling - the rice was about 3 cups cooked, topped with a handful of sliced fried plaintains, and the proteins were generous too! It was nice that each meal came in a to-go container (spicy sauce in a separate container) so if you can't finish it you have a ready to go meal for later! We were intrigued by the Zinziber and the zobo tea, because the ingredients are so healthy and good for the digestion. Both come in ready to go bottles and were clearly hand made in small batches, with lots of love! Zinziber: this is the golden yellow one! Has filtered water, pineapple, organic ginger, orange, lemon, organic cane sugar - super refreshing with the citrus and pineapple, a tiny zing of ginger! So good for the digestion with the pineapple enzymes, citrus limonene, and gingerosides. Light and bright. Zobo tea: a beautiful deep red color from the hibiscus flower, filtered water, pineapple, organic ginger, organic cane sugar, cinnamon, cloves. This is also a wonderful digestive due to the combination of pineapple enzymes, gingerosides, and according to some traditions has blood nourishing properties due to the hibiscus flower. They don't skimp on the ingredients - the hibiscus is a deep red purple color, so they used a good amount and high quality petals to get such a rich color due to the high concentration of antioxidants. Both were refreshing, lightly sweetened just so, not too sweet such that it is still healthy and you can feel good about enjoying it. It was so fresh. I love that cultures the world over know how to combine foods to enhance health and nutrition! Such a delicious way to stay healthy! I will pick up extra bottles next time, at $6 they are a steal for the quality you are getting. The best handmade beverages to be found in town, I hope they start selling these at Holiday Market or Sprouts. No way you can make it as easily or combine the ingredients this perfectly to get the right flavor profile. Parking is easy and plentiful in the adjacent lot. Pro tip: Enter from the main door facing the sidewalk on Placer, remember they are open only from 12-5pm on Saturdays. Call ahead for to go orders, they aren't on Door Dash yet. I predict they will do very well and will soon graduate to their own restaurant space, because their food is simply delicious! Go support them! You won't regret it! What a great addition to the Redding food scene!

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Amazing Alheri - Meat Pie

Meat Pie

Amazing Alheri - Poundo & Eguisi

Poundo & Eguisi

Amazing Alheri - Menu 2 (4/6/24)

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Menu 2 (4/6/24)

Double D Steak - Chocolate lava cake.  Husband said it was great!

Double D Steak

3.9(227 reviews)
103.9 km
•$$

Solid place to hit up while in the Fortuna area. We came in for dinner and had a reservation, and…read morewe were seated promptly. I'd highly recommend a reservation for those busy nights during the busy times of the year. The seating area wasn't the largest, so I'd try to make sure you have a place waiting for you. It's good for the small town it's in. Compared to other steakhouse I've been to, it's not bad for a small town. I'd probably lean toward this being a Fortuna 5, but big city 4. The service of the staff is the real star of the show. From the moment we walked in, they were amazing. The appetizers were pretty forgettable, but appreciated. The ravioli in tomato sauce were alright. Salads were ok. Our bread was just a little burnt/overloaded. The main, which people come here for, was good. I asked mine for rare, and it hit. It was solid. The Mac and cheese side that came with it was just alright. Good time was had and service was spectacular, even with the long delays that evening. I'll give them another shot next time, and I hope they fix the issues they were apologetic about (wait times).

We made a reservation for a Saturday night, and were seated right away. The restaurant is divided…read moreinto two, a general dinning and a bar area so the noise levels are different. Unfortunately, there was a delayed wait time in between our meals being delivered, but staff was nice and friendly. There had been some situation in the kitchen that was causing the delays, and you could tell the waitresses were very apologetic for the issues it had caused. While the food was delayed, when we did the food was good in flavor and portions were very good. I think the garlic mashed potatoes were my favorite out of it all. We'll come again to give them another try, maybe for the happy hour since they looked to have good deals for that as well.

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Double D Steak - I had the perfect view of the Falcons win! Huge choices of libations too!

I had the perfect view of the Falcons win! Huge choices of libations too!

Double D Steak - Medium rare?

Medium rare?

Double D Steak - Oyster shooters!  Perfect but spicy.

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Oyster shooters! Perfect but spicy.

Larrupin Cafe - Fliet ans shrimp skewer

Larrupin Cafe

4.5(646 reviews)
64.8 km
•$$$

My friend booked a 7:30 reservation, and we arrived a little early around 7:20 and were seated…read moreimmediately. First off, this place has such an enchanting feel to it. From the outdoor lighting to the quaint indoor decor, it's one of those places that makes you appreciate the ambiance before you've even ordered anything. Our server was welcoming, friendly, and attentive throughout the evening. She checked in on us regularly without interrupting our conversations, which I always appreciate. We started with the carpaccio, grilled oysters, and charcuterie board. The carpaccio was simply delicious. The accompanying bread was lightly toasted, allowing the delicate texture of the tenderloin to come through rather than getting lost in the crunch. The drizzle of Caesar dressing and coarse salt was just enough to elevate the flavor of the meat without overpowering it. The oysters were fresh, and I appreciated that the BBQ sauce (at least I think that's what it was) came on the side so you could control how much you wanted. Now, that charcuterie board deserves some love. You could tell there was intention behind the selections and pairings. The pâté was whipped, giving it such a delicate texture. The goat cheese, while tart, paired beautifully with the accompanying condiment and pluot slices. And the manchego with the apple slices? Yes, please. I enjoyed the charcuterie so much that if they offered it as a meal, I would absolutely order it. Give me that board and let me mind my business. For our mains, the table ordered ribeye, both naked and dressed, and filet mignon. We all requested medium rare, and let me tell you, the kitchen knows their temp bc they delivered! My ribeye was seasoned well and cooked exactly how I wanted it. The accompanying salad was delicious and abundant, and I was fortunate enough to snag the last twice-baked potato. Definitely flavorful with a great mouthfeel. No complaints from me. We ended the evening sharing the lemon tart, and I'm glad we did because it was a pretty generous slice. The crust was THICC, and the lemon filling was a lovely way to cut through the heaviness of everything we had enjoyed throughout dinner. Between the food and our table conversations, we somehow ended up being the last guests in the dining room. And despite how long we lingered, the staff never made us feel rushed. They remained kind and professional while allowing us to enjoy the rest of our evening. I can see why Larrupin Cafe has earned its reputation as one of the area's most romantic dining spots. The ambiance, food, and hospitality all came together for a wonderful evening. Would I return? You don't have to ask me twice.

Delightful dining experience! Recently was in Trinidad for a vacation and went out to dinner with…read moremy husband and our two kids. Everything we ordered was just amazing! The flavors and thoughtfulness of the dishes were so unique and fun. We ordered the Half and Half (Ribs and Brisket), the Halibut special, which was a philo-dough wrapped halibut, and the chicken special which was philo-dough wrapped chicken. The sides we enjoyed were asparagus (which my 6 year old declared was the best she'd ever had in her entire life), the coconut macadamia basmati rice (which I immedietly started researching how to make myself because it was incredible), and the twice baked potato. Everything comes with a significant sized size salad that has the most delicious dressing! We ordered the Baked Brie as an appetizer and had the creme brûlée and whipped goat cheese and chocolate (it has a better name but I can't remember it) for dessert. I am not normally a big fan of creme brûlée but there's was INCREDIBLE! We loved the goat cheese/chocolate, but that creme brûlée was OUT of this world! My only comment or suggestion if you go is to know that the portions are really huge for a fancy restaurant. The entrees come with a side and a large side salad and they give you a complementary charcuterie board as an appetizer (the bread on that board wasn't my favorite, but everything else was delicious!) and if we had known, we probably wouldn't have ordered our own appetizer. We had SO much leftover and took it to have as leftovers, but if we go back, we would probably split our entree and maybe even skip an appetizer? All in all, GREAT experience!

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Larrupin Cafe - Even the bathrooms are classy

Even the bathrooms are classy

Larrupin Cafe - Complimentary mini charcuterie

Complimentary mini charcuterie

Larrupin Cafe - Chihuly glass sculpture upstairs

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Chihuly glass sculpture upstairs

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