Very delicious west African food right in the heart of weho?! Who knew!? So pleasantly surprised…read morewith the convenience and authenticity of this place. We ordered pick-up, I'm actually not to sure if I recall any seating inside it's a small place. We shared the chicken yassa and tieb meal with chicken as well. The chicken yassa surprised me the most only because I had never had anything like it! I'd never had Senegalese food before, and what a treat to get to try it. Chicken stewed in a mustardy onion and green olive sauce, what a combo; between the sweetness of the onion and tartness of the mustard and olive, so delicious! The tieb meal was also a hit, the chicken was juicy served with a flavorful tomato-based rice with cabbage--highly recommend!!

First time visiting, we were watching a play nearby so we stopped by for an early dinner. We made a…read morereservation but we didn't need it Saturday at 5p. They only have 2 tables & some barstools. It's a little pricey but the food was good & very flavorful. We enjoyed the chicken bowl with thieb rice & alloko (plantains) and the fish bowl with jollof rice & alloko (plantains). I also enjoyed the bissap drink (hibiscus). If you're in the area, it's worth a stop. Seems like many people get take out but you can dine there too.

This was one of my first experiences trying African food, and even though it was about four years…read moreago, I still think about this place all the time. In fact, it's one of those restaurants that randomly pops into my head because the food was that memorable. My friend and I were walking around the food hall trying to decide where to eat and honestly had no idea what to order. The owner came out, started chatting with us, shared a bit about his background and his food, and immediately made us feel welcome. When we told him we were open to trying anything, he offered to pick some of his favorite dishes for us. Everything he chose was incredible. Not only was the food delicious, but the experience itself is what stuck with me all these years later. You can tell he genuinely cares about his customers and takes pride in what he does. His kindness, passion, and hospitality made us feel like more than just customers. Four years later, I still crave the food and remember how warmly we were treated. That's rare. This place will always hold a special place in my heart, and I truly hope more people get the chance to experience it. If you're thinking about trying it, do yourself a favor and go. You'll leave with a full stomach and probably a smile on your face too.

I really wanted to enjoy this experience, but it ended up not being quite for me. The egusi soup…read morehad a flavor profile I wasn't expecting, and the chicken was a bit tough. The dish also had a strong smell and a slightly bitter aftertaste. I had anticipated a more balanced, savory flavor, but it leaned more toward spice and bitterness for my taste. The fufu reminded me of an unseasoned potato in flavor. That said, the jollof rice with oxtail was a highlight. The meat was tender, the plantains were nicely sweet, and overall the dish felt more flavorful and satisfying. I definitely enjoyed that option much more. Considering the portion sizes and the ghost kitchen setup, the $30 price point felt a bit high to me. The food is not made to order, it is reheated before packaging in standard plastic containers, which influenced my overall impression. On a positive note, the woman serving was very kind and spoke highly of the food. I can see how this cuisine might be an acquired taste for some. For first-timers, I'd recommend starting with the jollof rice and meat dishes and exploring from there.

The food always slaps--my God!…read more The Asaro is the best I've had in the states and the Ofada is a close second!

I've ordered from this restaurant several times because I wanted to give the menu a fair chance and…read moredetermine which dishes were worth returning for. Overall, the food is decent, and the restaurant has always appeared clean when I've visited. However, they are on the expensive side, and the quality and consistency do not always match what they charge. The efo riro is probably the strongest dish I've tried and the main thing I would order again, although it could still use a little more seasoning. The moi moi is also good. I would skip the amala until they improve the preparation. Proper amala should be smooth, but the one I received was extremely lumpy, with small clumps throughout. It tasted like it had been prepared by someone who had not yet mastered the technique. I also tried the ila alasepo, and I would not order it again. It was visually very unappetizing, with a consistency that looked completely wrong for the dish. More importantly, the okra did not draw at all. That is a basic requirement of properly prepared ila alasepo, and if the okra does not draw, it should not be served. I received three pieces of goat meat, and two were bony rib pieces with hardly any meat. At $35, serving mostly bones is unacceptable. It might pass with customers who are unfamiliar with how ila alasepo should look and taste, but anyone who knows the dish will immediately recognize that the execution was a complete failure. My first meat pie was good, but later orders were disappointing. The crust lacked the buttery richness and tenderness a good meat pie should have, the seasoning in the filling tasted off, and the filling needed better binding. The ayamase was excessively oily, while the red stew tasted almost raw and underdeveloped. The meat tasted as though it had been cooked separately and added afterward, rather than being properly braised in the sauce so it could absorb the flavor. The food is not bad across the board, but much of it is bland-adjacent, and the execution is inconsistent. Their prices are their prices, but at that price point, the food should be flavorful, refined, and consistently well prepared. They get a few things right, particularly the efo riro and moi moi, but the overall quality needs to catch up with the cost. They can do better.

This is a very well decorated spot, with colorful cultural themes. The servers are nice and serve…read morethe food at a relaxing pace to allow the full experience to be enjoyed. The food is really good. They have a salad which is portioned with minced carrots and rose water. As strange as that sounds, it was very unique and amazing. The population here can be hit or miss. But if you go and your the only ones there do not be alarmed, you will have a good time. Great place to have big celebrations.

LATE REVIEW. Came…read morehere for dinner the night before Valentine's and was able to be seated right away. The menu is divided into two: Moroccan and Tunisian. We wanted to try one of each but we were told by our server that we can only choose one. We found it as a bummer because of course my partner and I wanted to try different things. The food was good, just wished the portions and options were more. Overall, it was still a pleasant experience. The entertainment from the belly dancers also made the night so fun and memorable.

Great service ! Promptly greeted upon entering the place.... Delightful duo of young ladies and a…read moretrainee informed me on what was and wasn't available .... Very clear on options available and quick to get my order in and my body sat in the ample and neat dining room. I know nigerian food takes time as they say ... good things come to those who wait.... So far .... I'm all in and ready to chop as soon as my delicious plate arrives !!!! It's hot outside.... so this nice working AC is feeling REALLY good and the vibes are RIGHT!!!!!

Gave us smaller portions cuz we're light skin. Also…read morepurposely left out the plantains in our dish. First time here, Never coming back here.

Amazing Nigerian food! Tastes just like my mom's. Staff are professional and friendly. New favorite…read morespot in LA!

I was looking to order egusi soup with fish and fufu but they sold out of egusi. I was given a…read morerecommendation for another soup and it was delish! This is not a dine it , I was unaware, but if you drive to the area they will bring out to you ! Fast service and kind

I wanted to try out Nigerian food. However, my initial encounter made me realized that my palette…read moredid not agree with crayfish but loved everything else. The first place I tried had all of the food premade so I was not able to substitute. I was so bummed. Then, I found this little gem! This place was able to cater the food to my liking and it was fantastic!!! They make everything fresh so you can make the food fit to your taste buds. I was able to get my orders with no crayfish and spicy! Being Vietnamese, I know that sometimes what your culture likes does not fit with other people's taste- ie fish sauce. Thus, I am happy they didn't judge when I said "hold the crayfish." I got fufu, okra & beef stew, and tomato stew with oxtail. Wow!!! I had extra for 2 more meals! Definitely coming back!

im glad i finally got to try nigerian food! ive always wanted to explore diff cuisines and luckily,…read morethis place isnt far from me! we ordered fufu + egusi + beef, and two orders of jollof rice + plantains + chicken! i would def come back to get the jollof rice and chicken again. that spicy tomato taste in the rice was yummy & flavorful! chicken was also tender and juicy. and the plantains were caramelized and provided a nice sweetness. service was good! wish there was a better way for the pick up. i placed the order inside the gas station and was waiting around for it to be done but if we could maybe leave a phone number and be notified when its ready, that would be much easier!

First time ordering African food but won't be my last! I used UberEats to order for pick up and the…read moreservice was quick and efficient. Staff was friendly and food was great! Perfect portions and very flavorful!! Definitely will be a returning customer! If you haven't tried the food... try it... you won't be disappointed!

From the owner: Jollof Abeg is a delivery restaurant based in Los Angeles that specializes in offering bundled…read morebowls of jollof rice with protein choices, add-ons of veggies, fried plantains, and a side of puff-puff for dessert. The business focuses on offering high-quality African cuisine that is convenient and accessible for people on the go

Website stated they open at 11:30. We ordered lunch to pick up, on their website. Was there at…read morenoon. The place was closed. Called no answer. Waited 15 min no one came to open the place. Went back to work, called and called, no answer until 1pm. Spoke to someone told them the issue and they said they would refund the $60 dollar lunch order. They never did. I had to dispute it with my credit card company and that is how I got my money back. No food, no apology, no money. What a shame, we really wanted to try something new.

Came because I saw this place and had never had African food before and wanted to try it. The…read moreinside is cozy, and the waiters were happy to recommend us dishes for our first time. We got a meat pie and samosa to start, and then the jollof rice with chicken, beef, and goat, and the egusi soup with the same meats and pounded yam. They came out rather quickly and were delicious! I was told the egusi is often eaten with your hands but I couldn't figure out how that even works...

ILE, "home" in Igbo, is a Nigerian dinner theatre and tasting menu in someone's apartment…read more Nigerian and West African food is not new to me, so my review is based on my familiarity with various regional and tribal dishes that I love - my experience is beyond simply the recent popular fufu and egusi. There are two menus and service times: 1. A four (4) course dinner theatre experience for $120 per person that starts at 5 p.m. and 2. A seven (7) course for $220 that's at 8 p.m. I made my reservation for 2 via Resy for the 8; they ask you to arrive and wait in the lobby, but you aren't greeted and seated in the apartment till 8:30, and don't start eating till 9 - rather annoying of a wait time. My original reservation was for December, however, I didn't get to go until January due to a COVID-19 outbreak amongst the team. I did get an e-mail with a 15% discount for the delay, however, I wish I had remembered to bring that up to the team at ILE when I paid because they didn't take it into account with my final bill. Also, note to everyone, there is a 25% service fee - they do clearly advertise this when you make the reservation. Ultimately, this experience is for extroverts as dinner is at communal tables - I did know that it was a communal experience, but ended up being seated with two rather loud and extroverted couples at a table, which dampened our experience. The dining tables are in two areas - when you walk in through the door, to the right is the open space kitchen-dining area and to the left is the second dining table. This is dinner theatre via storytelling; the chef introduces each dish with music and story of that ties back to the ingredients - really cool concept and I did appreciate the narration style & storyline, however, it was a drag after the second dish. This entire thing could have been a 1.5 hour event, tops; instead, it was ~4 hours long, with each dish being eaten in less than 5-10 minutes - far too much time between the dishes. It's a BYOB establishment with no corkage fee, and they do serve a Nigerian wine for a charge per pour. Zobo (non-alcoholic) is served gratis - you can have as many refills as you want; for those who may not be familiar, zobo is the same as sorrel or jamaica; it wasn't too sweet and perfectly tart-y. Here are the seven dishes we had: 1. Starter bread, hummus, and chutney: The sweetness of the charred bread was quite well-balanced between the creaminess of the hummus and the sweetness of the chutney. Enjoyed this very much. 2. Shrimp salad: Enjoyed the jollof sauce but we only got a medium shrimp and a half; disappointed with that quantity. 3. Goat pepper soup: Pressure cooked goat with pepper soup poured into the plate afterwards. I wish there was more pressure-cooked goat - the quantity was not enough; that's how the pepper soup I've had has been. Enjoyed this very much despite the quantity. The soup was poured out of an IKEA plant watering can - I have the same one. 4. Nigerian snail: A bit overcooked; larger than Vietnamese or French snails, and slightly earthy. 5. Fish, rice, jammy duck egg, corn, and micro greens: I forget what it represented, but for the price of the entire event, there was barely any fish or duck egg; served in a cute pot that reminded me of my childhood serveware. 6. Jollof & beef: The jollof was smokey, but not spicy enough, with ribeye on a separate plate - loved the suya dust. You can add wagyu for another $35 or 75; we opted out to not upgrade - can't remember eating my jollof with wagyu before. Enjoyed this very much. The chef did later let me know as we were leaving that I could've asked for more jollof but were trying to balance quantities; I do appreciate that they wanted to avoid wastage, so don't want to give too much upfront and have it end up in the trash, but would have been nice to know while being served. 7. Oil cake with "custard" with berry coulis: Chef Eros said this a custard, but it really was ice cream in texture and consistency; the presentation reminded us of a wedding table decoration. It was all not too sweet, so that was nice, but too much show. Every other dish was so-so and lacking flavour and/or quantity. Service is pretty good - the chef's brother, Cortez, was our server; very attentive but not hovering. Since this is in a home kitchen, there are 3 folks working constantly in the kitchen, Chef Eros wondering around, and 2 servers-of-sorts; there are only 6 burners. Parking is scarce - you can e-mail ILE and ask them to reserve a guest spot for you for $15, and it will get added to your bill at the end. It might be worth taking an Uber if you prefer. Overall, while it was an interesting experience, it's not for me; the dinner theatre, communal aspect, long wait to eat, small quantities, and the price being far too high aren't it. I'd rather go to Veronica's or my mate's house. It's *perhaps* a good starting point for someone unfamiliar with Nigerian/West African food in an intimate setting.

Attending January 2023…read more ileishome is a much needed flavor in LA's tasting menu sphere. It is indeed in someone's apartment so I did have a little trouble locating it. There are two rooms and they both have communal table to sit at. The groups didn't really interact much when I went though Enjoyed all the flavors and the theatrics. The personal stories added an extra touch to all the food being served. That pepper soup was A++