First time in New York with my best friend, and one of the first cuisines we needed to check off…read moreour food crawl was African food. Safe to say, Teranga was the perfect choice!! Between the food itself, the price point, and location, we had a great experience. The restaurant is located in this really nice, clean food hall with lots of seating. Wish we had more space in our bellies to find dessert at another spot! We got- Chop chop suya bowl: SO FLAVORFUL! I loved all the different spices and textures. The chicken was really tender and the bowl had a nice kick. It was a bit heavy on the stomach for me but well worth. 4/5 Salmon jollof bowl: the chef made the salmon to order, and it was cooked perfectly. All the fixings worked well, and the greens gave it a nice freshness. 4/5

Love to see diversity in this food court. Got to try this West African vendor and I'm super…read moreimpressed with the food. I got the Jollof Salmon Bowl ($22) and it was phenomenal. Would come back to order other items on the menu again. Funny thing is that they give out fortune cookies.

Cool venue for dinner with friends or solo in the heart of Times Square…read more I went alone and sat at the bar upstairs. I caught an NBA playoff game on their huge big screen TVs and enjoyed a meal and a cocktail. The staff was really attentive and engaging. I highly recommend this spot for really delicious and flavorful food (generous portions) as well as amazing drinks! Try the Jollof with your choice of protein (I picked chicken) and the mango margarita!

HH bites had no fish tacos. I had the Red Stew though tasty it lacked any vegetables it was more…read morelike a pasty sauce than stew served with white rice and added protein fried fish. The atmosphere was pleasant with soft music and big screens showing the World Cup after while there was loud cheering. My issue was in attempt to pay the manager refused my prepaid virtual Mastercard stating they need the actual card or cash. so I went to use my credit card tap from phone and was refused that also. It's unbelievable that an establishment in Manhattan Times Square is not equipped and or doesn't honor travelers versatile paying methods.

This casual, cafeteria style restaurant is a gem. The food was delicious and the format allows you…read moreto make your plate your way. You can stick to something familiar, or use the opportunity to try something new. There were many different meat dishes (lamb, beef, chicken) and a cold bar with sweet fresh fruit and side salads. Staff were kind, attentive to keeping the food bar and tables cleaned, and helpful with check out. Round out the meal with a selection from the fridge filled with soft drinks, fresh juices, thiakry, hamza, or other sundries.

Cuisine: 8 Service: 6…read moreDecor: 6 Value: 10 Overall: 9 What an amazing meal for such a wonderful price! If I lived nearby, this would easily be one of my regular stops for a quick bite. Nothing fancy, just delicious food for an unbelievable price. When you walk into this large spacious "cafeteria" with steam trays, it looks clean and quiet. There was a lady at the cash register that wasn't too helpful, but I guess the communication barrier played a part. At $8.99 per pound, you can really fill up here for an insanely good price. My favorites have been the beef dishes and therefore often skip all the chicken items. However, feel free to make a plate anyway you like. At the end of the day, I'm sure it'll be great.

Dozens of options, including hot stews and curry-type dishes, and cold fruit and salad items. You…read morecan just walk in and help yourself to the buffet. Many tables with customers. Lively but not hectic. Owners are low-key and welcoming.

Cuisine: 9 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 4 Value: 9 Overall: 9 I am not an expert in West African cuisine, but all I can say about the food here is, "Holy shit! It's good!" The setup inside this dimly lit restaurant had a bunch of steam tables offering various beef and chicken dishes, a handful of rice options, and a bunch of salads/fruits. Having no idea what we were looking at, we asked the friendly owner for some advice. After some contemplation, two of us made a plate with all beef over some jollof rice, and another with basically all chicken items over a different type of flavorful rice. We knew it was too much, but our goal was to figure out what we would come back for. Honestly, I did not enjoy most of the chicken because it's sitting in steam trays getting overcooked. Not saying they were terrible, but it all fails in comparison to all the great beef offerings. OMG! You really can't go wrong with any of the beef dishes. My cuisine rating is really based on the various beef items, the yummy veggies, and both amazing rice. The current price is $10.99 per pound regardless what you fill your box with, except a couple of items. We filled our two boxes with about 4lbs of food. Obviously too much, but we got to try many things. No doubt I will be back asap for round two.

My coworker and I were craving West African food for lunch and found a Nigerian food truck nearby,…read moreso we decided to give it a try. We ordered the jollof rice with jerk chicken and asked for it extra spicy but the rice ended up being pretty mild with no kick to it. The jerk chicken was flavorful but was unfortunately dry. We also got the egusi soup with beef and fufu. The beef was actually quite flavorful, but the egusi was a little too bitter for my taste. They did throw in some complimentary puff puff, which was a nice gesture, but it was a bit burnt so I didn't really like it. It was also a bit pricey... Meh.

The best food truck at Columbia! The rice is perfect! The beef is tender! The flavor is…read morefantastic! It's a must have. 10 out of 10!!

The food was the best we have had all year…read more My personal favorite was the Oxtail extremely tender and rich in flavor. That paired with the lamb rice was the perfect combo. The service from the staff phenomenal. Thank you once again for the amazing birthday dinner.

An incredible meal and experience! Need to point out the hostess in the front was so sweet and…read morewelcoming. Our waiter was really kind as well. We sat in the patio which was gorgeous and a great vibe. Food wise we enjoyed everything. We started with the curried goat patties and cod and cornbread for small plates. The curried goat patties were incredible and so flavorful. It came with a great mango chutney as well. The cod and cornbread was good too. Very flavorful fish and the cornbread was made well. For large plates we got the oxtail and fried branzino. The oxtail literally melts in your mouth and again, so flavorful! The branzino was crispy and very well cooked as well. Both dishes came with a side of rice and beans which I loved. For dessert we had the bodega special which was a brownie and ice cream shaped like mini donuts. So delicious. The location is hard to beat when it's right in Lincoln center. Everything was great and I'd love to dine again!

Solid Ethiopian spot!! Can get a little loud when it's really busy…read more - Meat sampler w/ siga tibs + special tibs and shiro wat + ater kik alicha: 8/10, the injera was so soft and yummy!! Loved the special tibs and the sauce, but the siga tibs was just okay. Both veggies dishes were so yummy!! Would def get those again

Incredible Ethiopian cuisine in the East Village. It's a below street level step to get through the…read morefront door. Once through the door, you're greeted with a smile and a table to sit at. The service at Awash is amazing. They're there to do their job, helpful with menu questions and speedy with any orders. Awash is a low lit restaurant with comfortable seating perfect for hearty conversations. The food is great. The flavors are there. The portions are pretty good for what you pay. Don't shy away from trying new items on the menu, you won't regret it.

Literally hole in the wall. Its decent. I was craving the Jollof rice, thay hit. Meat came out…read morefresh. Spices was good. But the pricing was a bit higher than expected considering their set up.

I kinda like this weird place! We call it alley way chicken cos, well, it's chicken in an alley…read moreway. You can get fish too. And lamb. But don't get the lamb cos it's super over cooked and dry. Fish and chicken are great. Jollof rice is a prize. Mosquitoes all over the place, so ask them for some spray. They got it! Nice people. Tiny loo if ya gotta wee.

Bobby was the best!! Great service, music, and food..very diverse crowd with kind people everywhereread more

This is a multi-floor bar, restaurant, and lounge. I came with a big group. They checked IDs at the…read moredoor and let everyone in without issue. Even though we were just having drinks and not eating, they let us sit at the tables on the second floor. The music was great. Lots of afro beats. Drink service was fast.