I got the whole Tilapia (fried) with a side of the Thiepp rice. Listen, it was FIRE . That's the…read moreonly way to describe it. I will be eating here again.

This is such a good place to eat I stopped in to get some fufu to go with some curry I made. I also…read moregot some ginger lime juice, it's so refreshing! People are friendly and food is always hot and fresh every time! It's a cool spot to dine in, very cozy if you can't wait to eat.

I stopped and purchased a bowl of egusi soup with fufu. On the first bite I knew I would enjoy the…read moremeal very much and I did. The egusi was seasoned perfectly and very flavorful. It tasted freshly made and the beef was tender and cooked perfectly. The fufu was also made fresh and they gave an ample portion. Please be aware the restaurant serves out of a commercial kitchen they lease.you call and they meet you at the door and swipe your card. The food is prepared quickly and they walk the food to your car. The sister I spoke to was warm and friendly and she was very personable. I enjoyed the meal and I will certainly return when I travel back through Memphis. I've had egusi and fufu in Houston TX, Dallas TX, Atlanta, GA and Jackson, MS and the egusi made at M&M could hold its own with all of them. It was delicious!

Some of the best African food in Memphis! Jollaf rice, jerk fish & chicken, the beef patty, the…read moreegusi with fufu, and the tea were my favorites. My food was made fresh and I could taste the love. The staff were very nice and knowledgeable ! Will be returning.

The Food was so delicious! The chicken was grilled to perfection and the season was so good! The…read morerice was delicious and cooked just right. Their homemade juices were made just right! Had me feeling like a new man! I will definitely be back

I give three stars because the egusi is very different than what I'm use to with the Nigerian egusi…read moremade with palm oil and different types of meat. The presentation of the fufu was lacking. I cut them some slack because they made it quickly and poured it into the plate before it had time to thicken. They also use something other than the white fufu I'm use to. The wait was very long. (Althouth they were very courteous and kept apologizing). The egusi has a very VERY different flavor than Nigerian Egusi. It gas a smokey bitter flavor. They also mix in different types of greens and other things. Although it was still good. I had to pick a lot of the meat out because as I mentioned in the photos I uploaded I couldnt tell what I was eating and the meat had a weird texture and the parts they used were strange. I swear I got part of the anus or genitalia. Just review my pictures. I also give three stars because none of the workers had masks. This place is literally a Covid-19 Hotspot. They had their children and teens in there lounging around the place (its family owned I believe) and they were coughing with the dry coughs (with no one covering their mouths) and the dry coughs are a hallmark of having covid. I was double masked and the place was warm on the inside as they had no fans or a/c and they had the door closed. I couldnt understand why no one had on a mask. So weird. Especially given the amount of coughing going on. I was so thirsty at the restaurant but they didnt have a drink machine or sodas or even bottled water. They had nothing but large jugs of what appeared to be a powdered drink in gallon jugs (the powder had settled to the bottom of the jugs and it was a lot). They had good customer service. Although it wasn't the customer service we are use to in the U.S. The young woman tending the counter was cordial and friendly. But when I called the restaurant before I came she answered the phone with a sleepy "Hello". I thought I had reached someone's home at first. I didnt know what to expect. I sort of thought someone may have been cooking out of their home because the rest of the conversation was very relaxed and nonchalant and she was like "yeah, we have this or that" and did not elaborate. It's just not what I'm use to dealing with American businesses and American style customer service. Overall, I will never order fufu or egusi from here again. I may return to check out their fish dishes. The Senegalese are exceptionally good at preparing those and I saw some of the meals they made with fish and they were very appealing. My suggestion to them would be to perk up when customers call and sound like more of a business. Season the meat in the egusi more and stop using parts of the animal that most would throw away. Also, run some fans on the inside or the a/c. Or open the door and leave it open. It was stifingly hot on the inside. There was no air whatsoever. Also, please mandate masks. People were coughing, there was no ventilation, it was hot, the air was still and that's not good. Last, offer guests a drink. Even a drink of water. I was so thirsty while there and there were no single serve drinks to even purchase. All that was available were gallon jugs of a powdered drink. In closing I ended up throwing out the Egusi and FuFu after a few bites. The fufu never turned solid. It stayed very mushy and sticky. It clung to my fingers like gum. The meat in the Egusi, as mentioned above, was not seasoned at all. The Nigerians season their meat and slow cook it in additional seasonings so the seasonings are well infused in the meat. These people seasoned the greens and I believe they simply put in unseasoned meat. The seasoning did not stick to the meat. The meat was flavorless. Also strange textured. At times I didn't know what I was eating. On my way home from the African Restaurant I had a serious case of anxiety because of how many ppl were coughing in there who were not wearing masks and how poorly ventilated the place was. Here it is a day later and I'm still having anxiety attacks over sitting there. I should have walked out.

Fantastic hole in the wall restaurant. The food was amazing and the prices were not bad ,…read moreespecially for the amount of food you get. Great service.

A wonderful restaurant that has gone downhill in service. Hours are marked as open until five, sign…read moreflashed open, but when we went in a man told in a very aggressive tone they were closed and if we weren't there picking up a previous order to get out.

Always delicious and comforting…read more Food: fresh and excellent portions Service: always friendly and inviting Ambiance: casual and family friendly

We came here straight from the airport on a recent trip to Memphis. Wow. Unbelievably good. The…read moreplace is SPOTLESS and the owner was so, so kind and welcoming. Honestly, it was like eating home cooking at someone's kitchen table--my favorite kind of experience. The injera was superb, as was the vegetarian combo and the chicken. The complementary salad was delicious and the tea, oh, the tea, what a treat. This place is a true gem. Please patronize this spot.

My first time at Bala's Bistro. Not only is this just a restaurant; it's also an all stop shop for…read morethe African vitamins, soaps,and much more. The food was simply delicious that jerk chicken was falling off the bone my goodness.

The food at this hidden gem was fantastic. The folks behind the counter were super friendly…read more Our group had all of the vegetarian items. ALL OF THEM, were amazing. My family is from Ghana and the food was legit. If you want a taste of West Africa run to this jewel of a restaurant. This place is a 10 out of 10!!!!

Best neck bones I've ever put in my mouth!!! This place always has a line & that lets you know it's…read moredelicious!!! It will keep you coming back!!!!

The food so so very good!!!!! You get large portions, and the flavor is off the charts. The…read morerestaurant is in a location that is easy to access. The people are nice too!