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    Kofoshi

    3.5 (12 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Lola O.

    Found this restaurant on Google. It was a bit hard to spot at first (driving at night). Placed my order over the phone - while there seemed to be a miscommunication in the beginning, the owner was very generous in resolving it and delivered great service overall. This time I just ordered a side of beans, and devoured it before I could snap a pic (oops!) But will definitely come back - the prices are reasonable as well. The dining area was quaint and inviting. With art celebrating cultural figures from Nigeria, you certainly will get the taste, sights, and sounds of Nigeria while here.

    Efo Riro ( Spinach), Egusi soup, Pounded yam.
    Enaefe Z.

    This has actually been my worst experience at a food establishment in a very long time. My friends and I came here for Sunday lunch as we had heard good things about it. When we arrived, it was open seating. The space was small but it wasn't busy (just one table with four people) so there were plenty of open seats. We were three so we sat down. There was no menu in sight and no one had come to welcome us so we sat for a while. I decided to look at the menu online as I was pretty hungry. After about 10 minutes of waiting, a lady brought us three menus. Two of the three menus had corrected prices with tape over them, which was fine (inflation, duh?!). My friend and I wanted half efo and half eguisi. We asked the lady if that was possible, she said no. We then decided to get one efo and one eguisi to share both and then the lady said if we ordered it as two dishes, she could plate it as half and half, which was fine, not a big deal. Here is where the problem starts. My other friend asks for Abula (Amala) and she said she had no assorted meat. When asked what she has, she said only beef and turkey. She also told us that had ordered the efo and eguisi that she only had beef, turkey and fish at this point. She stated she was out of any assorted meat. My friend ordering the amala asked about three other dishes that the lady mentioned was out of stock. She eventually ordered the amala. My friend then asks to order fried yam and the lady proceed to mention and I quote 'I do not have time for that.' I promise you, we were too stunned to speak. When she saw us gasp, she mentioned she can make it but it will come after the food. My friend really wanted fried yam so she said it was fine if it came after the food. The lady at this point was extremely rude and short. She then mentioned that the yam was $10.99. On the tape corrected menu, the price of yam wasn't updated and was listed at $5.99. My friend declined the yam after finding out the price discrepancy. We waited for about 30 minutes. The lady brought out two plates of pounded yam and half efo, half eguisi. She then proceeded to tell my friend that ordered the amala that she did not have the stew and that she can give my friend yam porridge and it's nice that she will like it. At this point tbh, we were too stunned to speak. My friend who didn't get her food told her it was fine and she wasn't going to eat anything as she does not eat or like yam porridge. The lady insisted and said if she doesn't like the yam porridge that she doesn't have to pay for it. Again, my friend declined and said she did not want it. This lady tells my friend 'You know what, since I did not have what you ordered, I'll bring the yam porridge for free.' We didn't say anything since my friend had told her three times that she did not want a replacement and that she doesn't eat porridge. This lady proceeds to bring out the porridge and sets it in front of my friend. At this point, we start eating. The food was about a 2/5. We ordered turkey and beef and only got beef. The beef was inedible because it was too salty. Since my friend who ordered the amala doesn't eat porridge, my other friend and I tasted the porridge. It was good but drenched in oil. We ate less than half of our food. The lady brings the payment system and says the total amount. Turns out she charged us for the porridge that was forced on my friend on the premise of it being free. After we asked why she did that, she took it off the bill and since we were highly irritated, she offered us puff puff which we declined. I understand that she was the only one working the kitchen, serving and attending to customers. However, this model obviously affects her ability to communicate respectfully to customers, keep up with inventory and provide good quality food and value for customer's money, which is not beneficial to any business in the long run. I will not be returning.

    Goat meat Pepper Soup, Egusi and Side of swallow
    Dom V.

    Very happy we came here! The food was very delicious and the owner was so kind! Would love to come back.

    Jollof Rice with Chicken and Beef

    The beef was really tough but the chicken was great and so was the Jollof. The service was good and the restaurant was clean when I went there.

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    Fabaceae African Cuisine

    Fabaceae African Cuisine

    4.2
    (81 reviews)
    7.5 mi
    $$

    I placed a pickup order through DoorDash yesterday at 5:31pm and never received any food. When we…read moregot there at 6:00pm the owner said they were closed due to a catering order and that he canceled the order on DoorDash even though it said on the app that it wasn't, we went back and showed him and he assured us it wasn't canceled and then drove off. When I woke up this morning and checked DoorDash it said that the order was picked up at 7:37pm and my card was charged $60, which is honestly too much for 2 soups and 2 appetizers. Also on top of that the location was sketchy, had no visible signage, and was dirty. Would not recommend this place at all if I could give negative stars I would.

    Went for dinner and it was everything I expected and more! The owners are a sweet couple who…read moreprovided great service and were very helpful with the menu. I shared the fufu with egusi soup with stewed goat added, the Stewed Hen, Moin Moin, & Jollof Rice, and the meat pie with a friend and it was plenty for both of us. The fufu with egusi soup was super delicious with a spicy kick that I loved (7/10) . The plate was the star of the meal. Everything from the stewed hen, to the rice, to the greens were all so well seasoned and I truly enjoyed every bite (8.5/10). The meat pie was also delicious with a savory filling and the pastry was thick and buttery but surprisingly not overbearing considering the pastry to filling ratio (8/10). Overall the food was awesome and seemed quite authentic. Would definitely come back to support this small local business!

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    Entry to their new location
    Entry to their new location
    Egusi with goat meat
    Egusi with goat meat
    Faba location Behind the Greater Texas building at the read of the plaza

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    Faba location Behind the Greater Texas building at the read of the plaza
    Bantu House

    Bantu House

    4.7
    (23 reviews)
    16.1 mi

    Absolutely awesome place . I arrived on the weekend and was greeted by one friendly lady who took…read moreour orders. Egusi and fufu , one order of fried rice and one order of plantains . Everything was delicious I will definitely recommend... Loved the African decor as well which reminds me of my times in West Africa. Extremely pleased

    I recently had dinner at Bantu House with my daughter. I am not very experienced with African…read morecuisine outside of South African restaurants and a few Ethiopian-style places, so this was a very new experience for me. Overall, I found the food to be very flavorful, well seasoned, and unique. My daughter and I actually ended up liking each other's meals more than our own, so we switched plates, which worked out well. We also ordered a few extra items, including wings and yams. The pounded yam was interesting and very different from anything I usually eat. It is probably not something I would go out of my way to order again, but I am glad I tried it and now understand a little better how it is eaten. The one disappointing part of the visit was the ordering experience. The young man who rang us up was polite, but he was unable to make any recommendations. He said he had been working there for about three months and still could not really suggest what to order. For someone like me, who is unfamiliar with this type of food, recommendations would have been very helpful. I would have appreciated some guidance on the most popular dishes, common choices, or what first-time customers usually enjoy. That said, the owner was extremely kind. She came out to our table, spoke with us, and helped explain how to eat some of the food we had ordered. I really appreciated that. She came across as a very sweet person, and based on her hospitality alone, I would come back to support the business. This style of food may not personally be my cup of tea or something I will crave often, but I respect the flavor, the care, and the local business behind it. I would give Bantu House four stars. It could have been closer to 3.5 for me personally, mostly because of the lack of ordering guidance, but the owner's kindness and the quality of the food pushed it to four.

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    Cute place!
    Cute place!
    Bantu House
    Lunch specials at Bantu House!  Jollof, Egusi, & more with sides & meat for just $14.99. Mon-Fri, 11 AM - 2 PM. Don't miss out! #Cypress

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    Lunch specials at Bantu House! Jollof, Egusi, & more with sides & meat for just $14.99. Mon-Fri, 11 AM - 2 PM. Don't miss out! #Cypress
    Dupsy's

    Dupsy's

    3.5
    (31 reviews)
    10.2 mi

    HIGH QUALITY FOOD!! Hot, Fresh, Authentic African Dishes…read more EGusi is full of flavor!! Top in Houston. The Peppered chicken takes it to another level. The sauce on the chicken Super Rich in flavor... this is Fresh Chicken nothing leftover. I could tell everything was freshly peppered. The Jollof is Exactly what it should be. Truly Well Prepared it's Perfect!! I uber eats and food was smoking hot with 35-40 min delivery !!

    UPDATE: I was finally able to visit this restaurant in…read moreperson. I read the reviews but wasn't deterred by the negative comments since my food delivery experience was positive. I walked into the clean, chilled ambiance building and felt completely lost. I had no idea that it's a contactless experience. The order must be placed electronically prior to arriving or at a kiosk upon arrival. Once you've placed your order and paid for it, you take a seat and wait to be notified via text message. When your food is ready, your text message will direct you to a locker number which will go to and unlock by clicking on a link provided in your text message. Thankfully, there was a kind Harris County Deputy who was also visiting for the first time and patiently worked with me to make sure I was able to place my order. I think the concept is innovative here in the U.S. (been going on in Asian countries) and could really take off. However, there should be available signs with directives posted both outside and inside of the building. The food was just as delicious as it was the first time. Please don't let the negative reviews deter you from giving this restaurant a try.

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    Jollof Rice Egusi Stew with Poundo
    Jollof Rice Egusi Stew with Poundo
    Egusi Stew with Poundo, Peppered Chicken (4 Pieces), Not Spicy
    Egusi Stew with Poundo, Peppered Chicken (4 Pieces), Not Spicy
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    ChopnBlok - Montrose

    ChopnBlok - Montrose

    4.5
    (435 reviews)
    9.2 mi
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    ChopnBlok has done no wrong on any of my visits and at this point...I'm convinced they just know…read morewhat they're doing. From the welcome as soon as you walk in to the attentive staff and delicious menu options, I've consistently had a great experience here. Now if there's a patio, you already know where you're going to find me! I almost always choose to sit outside, and one thing I REALLY appreciate is that the service doesn't change because you're on the patio. I'm still checked on and given the same attention as if I were sitting inside. Patio people matter too! Lol The **Ikoyi Shrimp and Coconut Chicken Bites** are favorites for us. They're seasoned and cooked so well, and honestly, you could probably point at something in the Small Chops section and walk away happy. There isn't a dedicated kids menu, so I usually let my little one make a meal out of the smaller bites and she's a happy camper. For my main, I've ventured around the menu and tried different dishes, but somehow I always find my way back home to the **Golden Bowl**. Smoky jollof, curry, chicken, veggies and plantains all working togetherand every time I order it, it tastes just as good as I remembered. At this point, recommending ChopnBlok is easy. **Good food, good service, good patio vibes. I'd recommend this place over and over again.**

    This place was super packed during Saturday lunch, so I highly recommend making a reservation…read more Luckily, the host was able to squeeze my friend and I at the bar. Despite how packed and busy it was, the bartenders were super attentive throughout our entire visit. I ordered the following: 1. Coconut Chicken Bites: There was barely any coconut flavor. I would say this appetizer can be skipped as there was nothing particularly special about it. 2. Golden Bowl: Super delicious and easily the best dish I had here. Every bite was packed with so much flavor. I would definitely order this again! 3. Greens & Tings: This had a very smoky flavor, and the chicken was incredibly soft, tender, and tasty. Overall, I'm glad I got to try this restaurant, especially since it was my first time having West African cuisine.

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    Inside
    Inside
    Course 2 - Citrus Smoked Chicken w/ Native Fried Rice, Scallion Masa Pancake & Seasonal Pickles
    Course 2 - Citrus Smoked Chicken w/ Native Fried Rice, Scallion Masa Pancake & Seasonal Pickles
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