The restaurant was in the heart of an area of African and Islamic businesses. Joloff was decorated wonderfully with artwork representing Senegal. I ordered the Tiebou Jeun, the national dish of Senegal. It was a colorful plate with many terrific flavors. The rice had a great, unique flavor. In my pursuit to try food from different countries, now I can say I have tried food from Senegal. read more

Thanks to Joloff for lasting so long, even after relocating from Clinton Hill to Bed-Stuy. As I previously wrote, the food is a reliable and well-seasoned delight. Africans I've dined with here attest to authenticity, and were pleased. They even get their namesake Joloff rice right. I write this updated review to extend praises. While much of the menu features traditional recipes, the modernity of preparing vegetarian entrees (veggies and tofu, primarily) is a great benefit when compared to most of the West African restaurants in this city (the myriad of Ivorian and Senegalese restaurants in Harlem--specifically on W 116 St) that do not have a single vegetarian dish besides small side orders. As far as African cuisine, aside from the growing number of good Ethiopian restaurants in Brooklyn, Joloff has no competitors. The buffet spots on Fulton St in Bed-Stuy don't cut it. And Buka's alluring shine long ago reversed into a horror show; just read their reviews. read more

Hands down one of the best restaurant experiences I have ever had. Really. I almost never walk out of a restaurant completely satisfied but everything about this place truly touched my heart. I came in for an early lunch on a Saturday, and my friend and I had the entire place to ourselves. The owner was extremely kind and patiently answered any questions we had about the menu. The decor was extremely colorful and full of life. Every part of the restaurant- from the wall colors to the pictures to the table cloths to the utensil accessories was full of thoughtful touches. And dont even get me started on the food... it was just PHENOMENAL! portions were more than I could ask for, spices were amazing, and it was extremely affordable. Overall I absolutely loved this place and highly recommend. I had a craving for Senegal again and as soon as I came here I felt like I had gone back. Will definitely be coming back here again. I'm so sad I didn't know about this place sooner!! read more

Joloff - Lamb dish and chicken dish - Senegalese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came here on a Sunday in March. Second time visiting. It was a little chilly in there as opposed to when i visited in the Summer. I ordered the Fataya Djeun (fish pastels), Bissap (sorrel) and for my meal i had Tiebuu Jeun. They were all out of blue fish so they gave me the option to have tilapia or red snapper (which was extra). It was very delicious. I'd go again as soon as the weather warms up. read more

Joloff - Senegalese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I must start by saying that this was my first experience with Senegalese cuisine. I am not an authority on authenticity. That being said this was the ultimate comfort food! Both my husband (who is vegetarian) and I had delicious options. The food was flavorful and one of the best meals we have had in a long time. I wish we had this back home! Next time we are in Brooklyn we will be eating here again for sure! read more

Joloff - Senegalese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

It's a quirky spot with a homey feel and warm and welcoming staff. Fun place to sit and relax for a while. However I left very unimpressed by the food itself. The lamb shank saUce didn't go well with the meat and the tomato based sauce had that out of a can tomato sauce taste. I usually like trying new things but this didn't do it for me read more

Great food and a really good vibe. The scenery is very authentic African with great posters and art work along the walls. I had the Yagfa Chicken with seasoned rice. It was really good, they also did have vegetables and toffu options. Owner is also a very nice gentleman and greets every customer. Highly recommend this place for great African cuisine. read more

Came here for the first time and I liked it.the decor is really what caught my eye.small spot but is heavily decorated in different Ankara fabric that's so beautiful.I ordered the veggie pastels and vegetarian maafe with jollof.I liked the fact that they cater well to vegetarians. the rice could have used some more pepper and I was not to fond of the pepper sauce provided, but other than that the meal was satisfying and pretty cheap for the portion they give. that sorrel ginger cocktail is also a must have.I def will be returning to try other options. read more

Joloff - Veggie pastels with onion sauce - Senegalese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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What's better than delicious, flavorful Senegalese food and music on a cold Thursday night? My partner and I came here after drinking a little bit of wine and man...we were blown away. We have ordered delivery from here before but eating there is really where the magic is. plantains were hot and tender. I got the curry tofu over joloff rice. It was all slowly cooked to perfection. My partner got the chicken and joloff rice. The meat was so tender and pulled apart beautifully. We are so happy to have eaten here! Treat yourself and eat out at joloff! read more

I have to correct a review I wrote yesterday. I thought I placed an order for food which I had not. The order was correct so I am re-writing the review. I stopped by the restaurant today to clarify. The owner was correct and I was wrong. I never placed the order, so accidently deleted the item from my cart. The food is outstanding and I will continue to eat there and order again! read more

So I used to go to this Restuarant when it was in a different location yearssss ago when I was a teenager. The food hasn't changed, it is still fantastic. Very good Senegalese food. The pricing is okay, however the portion size and having to pay extra for sides of food that normally would be a part of the meal is a bit annoying. Brooklyn has become the new 100% gentrified city and with that came a ton of changes, like the go to ethnic spots becoming extra fancy. So the food is def 5stars, however I am disappointed in receiving less food for the same amount of money. read more

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Food was great, service was fantastic. Felt like eating a meal at a friends house. Would highly recommend the national dish

When you order "Joloff Veggie" choosing the "white rice" option (the three options being "white rice" "brown rice" and "cous cous") what you get is white rice with some tomato sauce on top. This of course is not joloff rice. When you call them and ask them why they boiled some rice and threw some tomato sauce on top instead of making the joloff rice you ordered, they tell you that it's because you ordered the "white rice"'option. Incidentally, joloff is always made using white rice. Any African mother worth her ground nut soup recipe knows this. So what we have here, my fellow West Africans, is a travesty of cuisine justice. This is a sacrilege. Shame on you "Joloff." Joloff! It's the name of your restaurant pete's sake! read more

Very quick delivery via Seamless. The food is fresh and authentic. We are pleasantly surprised! read more

Joloff - Wonderful dinner delivery via Seamless - Senegalese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The 4 stars is all about the food. Excellent, excellent, excellent. I was surprised how much I enjoyed it. Call me an ignorant American if you must, but I'm now enlightened. I don't cook so I eat out every meal and I will be ordering from here at least every two weeks. Then menu is pretty straight forward. If you're unfamiliar with Senegalese food then I encourage you to try something at random. You won't be disappointed. I suddenly find myself rooting hard for this place to do well, alas, it's usually kind of empty. Bed stuy is sorely lacking in cuisine diversity and this place does a lot to address that. And the prices are reasonable! read more

MY REVIEW: I was expecting some more tasty actually, esp after my visit to Le Toukouleur (YUMMY). I ordered the same meal as I did at Le Toukouleur because it was soo good the first time. The version I was served here was "aight". I came to Joloff for a private party and they knew to expect us, and I think the food was def prepped way way before we arrived. When I was served my meal, the joloff was kinda cold. The kinda cold you get when you put rice in the microwave and it's not quite hot yet...it's warm but you can tell it's not "fresh". I had to ask the waitress to go nuke it a bit more, and even still it wasn't quite there. Also, I felt it could have been cooked a bit more. I was also disappointed with the fish. The stew that was served with the Joloff didn't have the same "humph" as i thought it should. I just had such high expectations I guess. The cooked cabbage was ON POINT though, but I didn't come for cabbage did I? For appetizers they served us fried plantains and some type of other fried thing...I thought those were cute and tasty. IN REF to Layotia M's review: When I visited the restaurant it was for a private event so the place was closed to random/regular folks. Maybe it's because it was a special occasion, but the people were pretty friendly. They didn't give the appearance that they worked there on the regular though. The hostess/waitresses were two young "model-like" girls...very pretty. Then a young man with locks behind the bar making drinks. But the service you got was down-right unbelievable, you should complain to the owner. read more

Tried this place for the first time and I was pleased. I had the chicken with lemon sauce and oinions. I thought the portion was very large including the chicken. It was a huge piece of meat , which I gladly devoured. It came with brown rice although I ordered joloff rice. When I realized the error I quickly called back up to the store , spoke with one of the owners and they agreed to comp my entire next meal for the mix up. Talk about some good customer service , heck yeah! And on recommendation I ordered the sorrel juice with ginger. Wow. Lots of ginger. Lots of kick, but it was a good balance of the both. I'm looking forward to my next meal here. Maybe next time I will try something a bit more adventurous. read more

On my way to have a superb dish of Okra and Shrimp, Senegalese style. Where can one get such a tasty treat. None other than Joloff's...a real authentic, cozy African bistro in Brooklyn. Not much to the decor, but you will be happy you've ventured in. The owner is down to earth and friendly. Plus you'll wonder how tomatoes, peanuts and various other food stuff can be so tasty. Bon Appetite !!! read more

I stopped in after a hard workout at the Y and I wanted a MEAL. I wanted well-portioned, tasty and satisfying. I had a sad run at restaurants on Bedford Avenue that didn't deliver the flavors of their media-rific hype. My meal at Joloff has been one of my favorite meals since moving to BedStuy. I ordered the Mafe Ganar with the Joloff rice. The portions were sizable and I wasn't sure I was going to finish, but it was oh so yum. It's also cozy inside with the vibrant tapestries. I got a seat at the front of the restaurant to people watch. It made for a lovely, comfortable, impromptu midweek dinner. The service is a little slow and inattentive. I would've liked my water glass filled more often which isn't unreasonable attention especially since it was so early in the evening and I was the only customer there at one point. I also decided to take my bill to the register because I didn't want to wait another 20 minutes. But it seems like the speed of a lot of places in BedStuy. read more

Delicious food full of new flavors to explore. I got the Yassa Yapp, a lamb dish with a lemon/onion sauce. They gave me three choices for rice, white, brown, and something else. Be sure to choose the "something else," - it has great flavors. For dessert, the donut-like things are delicious. Update: the "something else" is simply "Joloff Rice" read more

I had the Yassa Ganar and my brother had the Dibbi. I also got Fataya Djeun as an appetizer. Bruh. So good. Let me break it down for you: Fataya Djeun: Think of like a broken up fish patty. Or, if you're not familiar, think of pizza rolls. Now, take out the cheese and the pasta sauce and imagine the bread to be more fluffy and inside, there's some cooked up delicious-ass fish. That's some good eating. Yassa Ganar: I thought I'd be getting some stripped up chicken pieces because I'm a lazy POS, but I loved that they served me an entire chicken half. Like, dude, hell yes. It was the best chicken I've had in a while (AND I LIVE NEXT TO POPEYES, BASICALLY). I don't know what they seasoned and brined the chicken in, but it is delicious. And that Joloff rice, it's good, but I'm not so sure it's worth the extra price. My brother got couscous with his dish and it did not seem any different (except mine was orange in color). Dibbi: The waitress first told us that it would take an extra 10-15 minutes to make because they have to prepare it fresh. Yo, that is so awesome, but like, I was starving so I was a little annoyed with my brother. He ate that dish just like the carnivore he is. The meat was tender and juicy (he let me steal a piece). It came with 3-4 pieces of lamb, which I thought was pretty damn good for the price. The only problem I had was just how long it took for someone to take our orders. We sat around for just around 15 -20 minutes with our glasses of water, and it took an additional 20 -25 min for our food to arrive (goddamn Dibbi). So if you're in a hurry, this is not the place for you. If you have nothing to do on weekends (like my sorry ass), then come here, have a great time with friends and tip your server well. read more

Food: lamb with lemon and onions, marinated lamb and chicken and veggie. Drinks: Joloff cocktail and ice tea Food, drinks and service was great! We will definitely be back. read more

I stopped by the New Location a Few weeks ago. The Place has a lot of character with a lot of African art displayed on the walls. It's small in size and can probably only accommodate up to 20 at a time but from my observations most patrons place pick up orders. We Were seated and the Waiting staff which appeared to be like a Family Run Restaurant came to ask for our drink orders but took a while to get it together to come back and take the main entree orders which is kinda typical at African Establishments of which i am used to. Service is never the Key point to African Food. The Flavor of the Food is the main reason we patronize. I Ordered the combo drink which was a mixture of Sorrel and Ginger which made my night and also ordered a few apetizers of which was the Fish Balls (Boulette Djeun) and the Fried Yucca and finally the Fish Pastels (Fataya Djeun). These starters were very tasty and original and waked up my taste buds which increased my apetite for the main dinner. For Dinner, I wanted to try their National Dish Tiebuu Jeun which is Joloff Rice with Mixed Vegetable and Baked Fish. The rice was a little bit plain to me but that's because i am simply used to the Nigerian way of cooking jollof Rice which has tons more of seasonings and assorted types of fish and meat for taste . We also had the Thiou Kanja Jeun which was Fished cooked with tomato and okra and finally the Joloff Rice with Blue Fish. The West African Spices were consistent in the cooking. Things like Peanut Sauce and Tomato Sauce with Garlic was noted and tasted in many bites but at the same time very healthy so one had to worry about being in a Food Coma. This Place is a non alcholic beverage establishment so if you have plans of libation in between and/or after then its not happening. All in all the who food including apetizers for 4 sill ended up being less than $100 (Remember no alcohol) . I will definitely be back for some more African food soon. read more

I order takeout food had it delivered to the home..The fish dinner along with joloff rice, cabbage, sweet yam and fish whicg was a small amount for $13.00 dollars..Othewisw the food was fresh... read more

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My review is for the new location on 1168 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11216-1617. I made reservations for a Party of 8 Last Friday and the service and food were great. There was also a live guitar player which made the evening for my table. Side Note: I hope the owners of Joloff do more to advertise the location of the 2nd Restaurant. Their website and even their menus only list the Fulton Street Location. Most of my party went to the Fulton Street location 1st because they checked Joloff's website and only saw that location. read more

If you've never had Senegalese, come to this place. Try the fish, the lamb, the tibeu jun, and joloff dishes. We had a group of 12, and they accomodated us perfectly. We tried it all, and no one left unsatisfied. Big portions and interesting flavor combinations. It's BYOB, but I think there's a liquor store down the block. Decor is beautiful, prices are very affordable. We shared 3 different appetizers, and with the main course, it all came to 12 bucks a person. The service could have been better, but overall a great dining experience. read more

Recently moved from their space on Fulton and St. James. It's a bit harder to get to if your traveling via public transportation, but worth it! They serve cuisine of Senegal and they are true to their culture. I had dinner with my bf, best friend and her husband. I found this place and it got good reviews so I decided to give it a try. We walked in with our Wine ready to go (it is BYOB), but felt a bit out of place because so many Muslims families were there eating, it made me want to cover my head and show some respect, but I was happy to know I will be getting some good authentic food. The Space: This is a really nice space. comfortable seating and nice paintings all around the room. It is owned and ran by a family (which I love). they take reservations- though it's not really needed. Food: we tried the fish balls, fish pastels (Fataya Djeun), friend yucca, plantains appetizers. They were all delish but hands down the yucca and fish pastels were the best. I am not even a yucca fan and these were cooked perfectly. For an entree I always order the chicken in lemon sauce with onions, it is Delicious. Make sure to try their Joloff rice. my friend tried the fish and okra and I hate okra, but it was actually really tasty. You can't go wrong with the options on this menu. The only thing I would say is for a $10 meal I would like two pieces of chicken. You have a lot of rice left, but no chicken and that's no fun, but the flavorful food would make you forget that. read more

I had a gift certificate to Joloff from restaurant.com. At the end of the meal, the waitress said the staff no longer honored these gift certificates, that they hadn't for months, and that they'd contacted the website operators to remove their listing. They should've followed up on them, and better yet, removed the link to restaurant.com on this website. Also, a sign outside notifying customers about this would've been a good idea. My boyfriend and I were angry about being stuck with the $40 bill. The food is merely okay, with one chicken and vegetables dish coated in tomato sauce that is blander than something I could get in a jar. Worse, though, is the service. The staff is slow to wait on customers and rude. Isn't the customer always right? read more

The place is really nice and clean. The food is delicious! We order the tiep and Yassa for my husband, Toddler and I, and it was so amazing. I brought home some left over and my picky 2 years old ate the rest of my Rice. The waitress was very sweet and kind to my daughter. The owner (I believe) was also very nice and welcoming. read more

Joloff hands down has some of the best foods I ever tasted omg where do I start?!?! The fish pastel and that tomatoe sauce was so freaking good UGGHHHH. Then the main dish I had the lamb with the joloff rice *does cartwheel* off the hook like super yummy, then dessert omg that fried dough with vanilla ice cream was everything!!!!! I cant forget about their ice tea *does split* lololol it was the best ice tea I ever tasted man I will fly back just to get a plate this place was it for me I loved it and I eat good daily.... read more

Arrived late into Brooklyn from New Mexico. We were very hungry and wanted something close by our Airbnb so the walk would be short. This restaurant came up in Yelp and we love trying new foods. It is a small restaurant and we were the only patrons at 10:00 at night. The food was delicious! I ordered the Tiebuu Ganar (chicken stewed in vegetables with joloff rice) and plantains. My son had the Tiebuu Jeun (baked fish with vegetables and joloff rice). We were both surpised with the flavorful dishes. I love finding small places like this that have wonderful food. Very cute establishment and polite staff. Definitely recommend the next time you are in Brooklyn! read more

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Went here a few weekends ago after checking all the local blogs and menupages looking for something different than my regular places (I guess I should have checked yelp!!) Tried the vegetarian dish Mafe Legumes- peanut butter sauce with mostly root veggies (potatoes, carrots, tarro, cabbage and tofu). I was not impressed. The dish tasted okay but was very bland for my liking. Also the tofu was silken which I don't care for. I thought the inside of the place was cute and comfy but maybe that is just because I LOVE orange chiffon. : ) And the young woman who served me was nice. Since it was a 1st visit I had to try one of the drinks too and had the Bissap. It was interesting. Very strong and very sweet. I think I would have enjoyed it more if it was diluted (here's a recipe: http://www.friendsofguinea.org/recipes.shtml). I am not totally knocking the place since I plan on going back and having the fish everyone else is recommending. Until then 3 stars it is for being just okay... and because they deserve a 2nd chance from me. read more

My friend and I checked out this place for the first time. It was great! The last time I went to an African restaurant was over 2 years ago in Harlem, NY. Really happy there's an African restaurant here in BK!!! I ordered the Yassa Yapp and it was great! No complaints to report and the portions were generous. I also tried the fish pastels (fish empanadas) and it was good too. The drink was really good. Ginger Sorrel was truly ROCKIN my day!! The waiter/owner made us feel welcomed from the start! Glad I checked this place out and would highly recommend this place to anyone craving African food or wanting to try something new!!!! read more

After 15 years of eating at this restaurant my mother introduced me to, I am still beyond satisfied. The food is always fresh and delicious. The food is cooked upon request for the most part so there may be a 10 to 15 minute wait at times but it's always worth it. It's nice to see a business maintain integrity after all these years. I thank you Joloff off for providing me with a great place to eat when I cant cook. read more

Let me tell you the lamb with white rice or plantins is my go to everytime (Dibbi is the lamb) l

Around 9:30PM on Friday night, my boyfriend and I found ourselves at home, hungry, and with no food/desire to cook. We had been meaning to try Joloff for a while, and since their menu says that they deliver, we gave it a shot. Unfortunately, they were no longer delivering at the time we called [and after reading the reviews, I now know why!] but they were still serving if we wanted to come pick up the food. No big deal, as we live a short walk away. I ordered the chicken and vegetables in a tomato sauce and my boyfriend got a lamb chop dish. Our food was ready in 20 minutes and was waiting for us when we arrived. The restaurant seemed nice and cozy and there were plenty of people dining, which was nice to see since Clinton Hill seems to have some culinary dearth hanging over it and restaurants seem to come and go. It's nice to see one that's been around so long doing well. I thought the chicken was pretty good...the sauce was a little on the oily side but was tasty nonetheless. The chicken was cooked perfectly - not dry at all and served on the bone. My boyfriend seemed to enjoy his dish as well as only a few pieces of rice were left over. The side salad was the only real disappointment - pretty sure both the veggies and the salad dressing came out of a bag/bottle. Ah well, at least it was included! Next time, I'll dine-in - the peanut butter sauce sounds tempting! read more

I am in love with Joloff - As a vegan, the options are basic but hearty - Veggies and Tofu steeped in: Curry Sauce, Peanut Sauce, Tomato Sauce, or just their own stuff. All three choices are incredibly warming and reasonably priced. They also have a bunch of veg-friendly sides, though the food is plentiful enough, that if you get just an entree, with a little self-control, you might have some left to take home. I love that they deliver, and I also love that every time time I order, the delivery guy gets lost, and I have to talk him through finding me. It's cute. I have read some of the other reviews posted to this site, and I know what they mean. BUT the first time IS a little underwhelming. I went once, and it took me a while to order again. Once I did though, I was so into it. As a Joloff virgin I went with a more basic dish (veg, tofu, tomato-based sauce) which is good, but not hot-damn good, more like missionary position good. The curry and peanut sauces are much better and hit all the right spots. In summary: I LOVE JOLOFF. My fish-eating, and meat-eating roomies feel the same. As a Clinton Hill standard, it is more than tops. read more

Just had the chicken Mafe and it was very yummy. Mildy spiced chicken and veggies in a peanut stew. (only thin missing was the sweet potatoes in the Mafe. Very good overall. This was done with chicken breast cut up into cubes which is a little different, but tasty nonetheless. Also had their signature fish dish which never disappoints. And also the fish pastels. From the last time I had it, the color of the pastel is more yellow. Maybe they added turmeric to the dough. Still good. read more

The food here is excellent if I could could go over 5 stars I would, my first time having senegal food prices are excellent and the food was well worth it, I had the blue fish with peanut sauce. I WILL DEFINITELY BE BACK. read more

Joloff - Senegalese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The most flavorless African food I've ever had the displeasure of eating. Delivery was prompt though. So star for that. read more