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    Kendejah Restaurant - Jollof Rice & Chicken Breast with Gravy

    Kendejah Restaurant

    4.5(655 reviews)
    56.3 km
    •$$

    This was my first time trying African food, and I'm so glad this was my first experience!…read more I started with the Glow Water, and I was honestly impressed. It actually has flavor--it's definitely not just water with some fruit floating around in it. It was refreshing and delicious! The oxtail with jollof rice was amazing. The meat was incredibly tender and flavorful. I also tried the egusi with fufu, which had both chicken and turkey, and the meat was so tender as well. Everything was packed with flavor. But THE CORNBREAD?! That cornbread was out of this world. It had the perfect little bit of sweetness and was so moist, soft, and fluffy. I usually have a rating scale for food, but that cornbread officially broke my rating scale. For my first experience with African food, they definitely set the bar high. I will absolutely be coming back!

    Walked in and no one is in there but couple people on a couch and someone at the desk. The person…read moreat the desk asks if we're eating there or take out and we say yes for here, and she says to scan for the menu. We didn't know what to scan this. There are a couple things on the table to scan so that took some time to figure out. You're actually supposed to scan the small card on the table. Then you order on the app and the food comes out in plastic containers (not a fan of plastic) and you also order your drink. They don't seem to offer water in a cup. It's water in a bottle for $2 each. I didn't really feel welcomed when walking in seemed like we were bothering them. The food was bland. We ordered the oxtails and rice to share. Oxtails were cooked all off the bone, but it was just missing flavor. Wasn't worth the $34 in my opinion. Overall didn't really like my experience and the food wasn't as great as the reviewers make it out to be so I don't think I'll be back soon.

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    Kendejah Restaurant - Plenty of seating

    Plenty of seating

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    Casablanca Moroccan Restaurant - No idea what this is called. Phyllis dough filled with ground meat and covered with nutmeg and powdered sugar.

    Casablanca Moroccan Restaurant

    4.5(676 reviews)
    113.5 km
    •$$

    Absolutely amazing!!! I took my 3 granddaughters and we dressed up to get the full Moraccan…read moreexperience, just for fun. The restuarant is gorgeous with moracan material covering the walls and ceiling. Very authentic. The food was delicious and plentiful. We evenhad some left to take home. They especially loved the soup, chicken, pita bread, mint tea and the filo pastery meat pie. The belly dancer was the phenomenal! Not only was she extreemly talented and engaging, but she invited the kids to dance with her, which made the whole night welcoming and super fun. It was also very resoanable and they made accomodations for the kids. My olderst granddaughter, age 12, said: "This is a 5 star restaurant!" The 7 year old said: "It's a million stars! When can we come back!" Many thanks for a brilliant and memorable evening, Ruth Magan

    This place was an amazing authentic Moroccan experience. The service was quick. Super friendly. My…read morefamily and I ordered the sultan feast. Started with a delicious soup made of lentils followed by a delicious savory sweet appetizer called pastillo. Then we were served family style with all their entrees on the menu. There was enough food to serve all 7 of us comfortably. Then we were served fresh Baklava and mint tea afterwards. It was a delightful experience. The best part of the whole experience was the owner Hisham. He was very friendly when serving us and was super knowledgeable about his culture and food. We could tell he was very passionate about his culture's history and preserving and sharing the knowledge. Whata delightful kind man. My family and I will definitely return when we want a true authentic taste of Morocco.

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    Golden Safari - Jollof Rice w/ added Fried Chicken ($12 + $5/chicken) also comes w/ plain beans pictured in background

    Golden Safari

    4.1(338 reviews)
    64.2 km
    •$$

    Food: Amazing! I have been to this restaurant 3 days in a row. I've tried fufu and egusi before at…read moreother places, but the BEST fufu and egusi is from Golden Safari. The fufu is served hot and fresh. The meat in the egusi is so tender. Their puff puff, jollof rice, and chicken are also very good. I highly recommend, and I will keep coming back. Service: The owner of the restaurant is so sweet! Her staff is also very friendly. The staff wear hair bonnets, and the bathroom is always so clean.

    I don't even know how to start this review off...this food is so so good it can make you cry happy…read moretears and make your year. My friend introduced me to Golden Safari and we drive down all the way from Oakland- it's worth the drive. The staff is kind and wonderful and the ambiance of the restaurant is lovely and has beautiful art. The owner/head chef is a legend!! The jollof rice is so unbelievable good and tasty , it feels like a wave of flavor hits your mouth and warmness hugs your soul. The second time I came here I got Jollof with the chicken... I didn't know it could get even better than it already was. The chicken legs tastes so good and reminds me of the chicken legs I ate growing up visiting my family friends home. This is the BEST chicken and jollof in the bay. But my absolute most favorite dish here, that makes me drive all the way down just to eat, is the puff puff. Puff puff is so so so amazingly good, in taste, in texture, and freshness. The puff puff sells out fast and I can see why- its so so good its my favorite pastry now!! Thank you for the wonderful food

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    Fried Plantain ($5)

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    Kojokojo Fusion - Where is the beef on this bone?

    Kojokojo Fusion

    3.9(249 reviews)
    41.5 km•West Oakland
    •$$
    Free parking
    Outdoor seating

    Everything was good. The food was amazing. Delicious tasty rice and the service was great. Highly…read morerecommend. I walked in, none busy and i was able to get my food within 5 minutes. The food was fresh and i loved it. However, paying 33 dollars for a meal with only two decent size oxtails is kind of expensive for a decent food. I wish they would have put more meat on my rice place. Other than that, it was a great experience eating this delicious food. The inside is small and they have a little table outside for family's to eat. I would come back here and try their other food but it is a bit pricey for me.

    I swear by this place, however, my experience today ruined my interest in patronizing this…read moreestablishment. I went in today I usually travel over an hour away and spend min $100 here. My daughter and I absolutely adore the food here. But today was unfortunately different. I walked in sat down with the menu and the owner told me to leave his shop. I was confused I assumed maybe they weren't open yet ( mind you it's 11:30am) he tells me to leave his shop and states he refuses to serve me. Confused, I ask why because up until then I've never had a bad experience. He repeats leave my shop I will no longer serve you. So sad it had to end this way, not sure if he mistook me for someone else. Nonetheless I will never go back, weird energy and rude for no reason. I'm kinda sad because the food is delicious but I'm ok with it. I refuse to eat from someone who would treat me in such a nasty way.

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    Shewhat - Lamb ,chicken ,shrimp and beef . Shiro

    Shewhat

    4.9(354 reviews)
    39.4 km•Bushrod, Rockridge, North Oakland
    •$$
    Women-owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    Cozy family-run spot. Love the vibes!…read more We got the Shewhat Special (vegan sampler + chicken/beef combo) and added the Selam Special (shrimp/mushrooms/spinach). The platter was flavorful and gorgeously colorful. I particularly enjoyed the lentils and Selam Special. Highly recommend the sambusas--the pastry was piping hot and so flaky!! Delicious paired with the sweet chili sauce. So glad to have finally made it here for some authentic Ethiopian cuisine (':

    If you are considering Ethiopian food, just wash your hands and come here. It's like dining in a…read morefriend's home, welcoming, warm and genuine. The owner Abby D. is also the chef and her love and pride in her cuisine shines through her cooking. Having eaten Ethiopian food only in the US, this is the best version that I've had across Chicago, NY and DC. They offer indoor and covered outdoor seating, giving it a homely comforting vibe. Since it was just the two of us, we ordered the vegan sampler and the lamb tibsy (spicy). The lamb was delicious and well spiced. All the dishes were served on a platter of injera - sour, spongy bread that just soaks up all the flavor to perfection. I enjoyed the red lentils (misir wat), yellow lentils (alicha) cabbage and carrot stir fry, collard greens and a house salad that had a dressing which perfectly complimented the rest of the dishes. They also offer additional injera should you need any - we didn't. You eat with your hands from the common platter, but they do provide additional plates and silverware should you need it. The portions are generous and we ended up taking some of the food home. They have a bunch of dishes I'd like to try, so I'm definitely going to be back!

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