I tried this spot last week & it was my first time having Nigerian food! I've been craving to try it for so long I got the egusi with goat & fufu combo for $30. The egusi & goat were delicious and great portion. The goat was the star & was very tender. The fufu was also good & soft. I think over time, I wasn't as fond of the fufu & preferred rice even though it's not the usual way to eat it. Over all great experience. Can order on the phone the pick up so you don't have to wait. read more

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2.5 My jollof cravings and homesickness led me here, but I honestly could've continued to do without. I ordered the jollof rice, plantains, and protein (beef) plate as a DoorDash order. The food came piping hot and in an insulated carrier so kudos to the restaurant for that. However it really lacked in areas with the flavor profiles. I personally don't think it had an authentic taste to it, just red rice and meat. Maybe it was an off day? The plantains were good but can't really mess those up unless you don't know what you're doing. The beef was really soft (I was hoping it would be fried meat and THEN sautéed but it seemed to be boiled) many other people I know probably wouldn't complain about something like that but it really matters when it comes to Nigerian food. Also as you can see there was a lot of onions, another preference thing which I wouldn't have minded if everything else was on point. On the plus side I felt it was an actually decent sized portion for the price and being in LA. The plate was packed and heavy! Oh I forgot I also ordered the zobo which came bottled. Nothing special. - @mealswithmaka read more

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Good and efficient service. It's located in an alley. The fufu and egusi is delicious. Recommend. read more

Mayowa - Comfort Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I did a takeaway order, so I can't speak about the ambience, establishment or service. I got these as my order: Egusi with beef Pepper soup & plantain (beef) Red Stew Jollof rice Amala fufu First off, this is my first time having this cuisine! I've have Ethiopian food pretty regularly and that's been the extent of my culinary experience with African cuisine. So it was really cool trying something new from a different geographical locale within that realm. Unfortunately, it means I don't have anything to base my pallet experience on with this food so I can't compare it to anything I've had previous. But with that said everything arrived piping hot, tasted super fresh, the meats were incredibly tender, the spice levels were great, and it definitely feels like it's made with love. I think the red stew was my favourite and then the pepper stew was really, really great. Definitely had a kick of spice to it loved that! Egusi was really good, but it was definitely a new flavour to get used to and I think I might have to try it a couple more times. BUT that's not to say that any of the food I had was bad. Everything was fantastic even if it was very new for me! I really enjoyed the way of eating it too, a unique experience since my only previous was with Injera which is different. I actually perused their Instagram before ordering because I wanted to see some dishes and the chef (possibly owner too) making the food seems great and for sure seems it's made with care and love especially from the videos I saw of him cooking. I look forward to ordering new things next time I do order or mixing some things up with the order that I had previously done. Perhaps mix up the proteins and see how that changes the dishes. Really look forward to trying one with fish next! Anyway, this was a great new experience and if you're gonna get this cuisine, I think this is probably the place to do it. I know there's not many places in LA or near LA most since most seem be a bit of ways out of the city. But this one definitely I feel would be somewhere where if I did bring someone who knew the cuisine would for sure give a thumbs up. I really hope this place does well and gets more traction, which is partially why I wrote this. Well earned it's five stars! read more

Mayowa - Egusi, Jollof Rice, Red Stew, Pepper Soup & Plantain Medley, Amala (Yam Flour) Fufu, Yam Fufu - Comfort Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My first time ever trying Nigerian food & this place set the bar exceptionally high. My order was placed via Doordash & the pics of the food looked so good. I was apprehensive at first only because I'd seen reviews of other Nigerian food spots that just had bad reviews but this place is new & like I said, the pictures of the food looked so appetizing. I was unsure about a few things so before ordering I contacted the restaurant and spoke with a really nice guy who explained the meal contents & what to expect. He was really understanding about it being my first experience tasting Nigerian cuisine & made sure he showed me a great experience, so thank you Mayowa I ordered the fufu & egusi soup with mackerel fish as my protein option & let me tell you, it was absolutely AMAZING . The presentation was so on point. It comes fully packaged in a heat keeping pouch & my food was piping hot & super fresh. The mackerel was very meaty & fresh, the egusi soup was very tasty & a texture that fully embraced the culture (pounded yam) I admit, I've never tasted anything like this. I ordered for my wife & she has been craving it ever since. Now our 15yr old son wants to try it & I'm going to share this beautiful Nigerian culinary experience with him. The gentleman my wife spoke with at Mayowa was so kind as to throw in a taste of a drink called sorrel as a sample for our first time & it too was top tier. We as a family would personally love to recommend this place for anyone who is interested in trying Nigerian cuisine or continuing to support our African culinary geniuses Everything was amazing and we're looking forward to trying other things in the menu. Also, you can request your spice level if you wish. I didn't initially because I wanted to taste it in it's original form however I did add a bit of cayenne pepper later because I enjoy a bit more heat in my dishes, but no hot sauce as I didn't want to ruin the traditional flavors being presented to my palate however a little sprinkle of cayenne goes a long way. Please try this place out & support our African brothers & sisters. It's really worth it. read more

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Service was great food was delicious. Jollof was def the best I've had in LA, the goat meat was tender. They didn't have the plantain fufu but I def will order if next time if they have it. I'll be back for more efo stew and other food. read more

Yummm I tried the egusi and the fufu and it was delicious! This place is a ghost kitchen so it's take out or delivery only! It was pretty easy to get the food as there was someone at the window when I went to pick up my food! read more

I drove from San Diego to LA for Chef Tanto's food. This is the best Nigerian food around. 10/10 Upon first bite, my eyes rolled back on my head. The jollof rice, beef and plantains was amazing! The yams&egg sauce is wonderful! The fried rice with the sautéed onions and peppers is delicious! Fried sweet potatoes- yes! The Zobo - I'd buy it in a gallon size, it's great!! Highly recommend Mayowa!! Chef Tanto's service is top tier. Good mood Nigerian food for sure!!! read more

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The food portions of the food was pretty good for the price. Unfortunately, most of the food I ordered was lacking in flavor. I ordered the fried rice and it literally had no taste. I also got Efo as well and that also didn't have any flavor as well it was lacking all around. I also wish the goat meat was fried in the fried rice just because it just felt like it was boiled and didn't absorbed well in stewed sauce. I also ordered Zobo as well and that one also didn't have any sweetness whatsoever, it was watered down. read more

I had to immediately come here and leave a review. I have tried other nigerian spot in the LA area. this is the most authentic flavor you will get. I ordered them on doordash. The plantains is fabulous The jollof rice was a bit overcooked to my liking but the flavor is so delicious. The chicken was not dry and well seasoneed the egusi has too much oil for me (but this is an africa dish I expected as much) but it was so good I just needed to drain the oil a bit. The fufu and the stew were the highlight for me. 10s. Divine. The way they package the food is so intentional. They put it in those containers that keeps the food hot and when I tell you the food came out as if it was just coming out of the pot. I am sold! read more

Mayowa - fufu and jollof meal - Comfort Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Ordered egusi chicken with Eba and Jollof with chicken. Food was wonderfully flavorful, huge portions. Best jollof rice and chicken in Southern California for sure. The owner was very nice, will definitely be back soon from San Diego read more

It was soo good! I had the egusi with goat meat and the plantain fufu and it was delicious! I had it before had at another place but I didn't like it so much but i decided to give it another go and I enjoyed this place much more! The service was great! It took a little bit to but that was because it was made fresh. The owner was very apologetic about it and gave us a free drink due to our wait! It isn't a sit down it's more of u order and take to go to try at home so make sure u have somewhere to eat it. read more

Everything I've ever tried from Mayowa has been delicious but my favorite is always the jollaf rice, chicken, and plantains. They also sell their own homestyle sauce by the jar which I highly recommend as well, it's rich, flavorful, and the perfect amount of spicy. I love to use it with noodles or rice and even eggs but you could add it to just about anything. You can't go wrong with a visit to Mayowa, 10/10 would recommend them to anyone looking for authentic Nigerian food in LA. read more

They have a forever customer now!! Their egusi is really good.. they know what they're doing!!

the suya wrap and okra soup combo was amazing !!! 5/5 will be coming back. service was great

Never received food and they never answered the phone when called. Called the Uber and never got an answer from them either

The food here is super tasty and fresh. The Jollof Chicken and plantains is simply amazing. Suya beef is incredible with just the right amount of spice. Any bad reviews on this place are unfounded. Highly recommended. read more

As I am a California native, I recently went on a trip to Africa one of the places I visited was Nigeria and I fell in love with the jollof rice. When I say this right here did not disappoint. It made me feel like I was back in Nigeria again the flavors were awesome. The rice was delicious. I will be coming back for more. read more

I live walking distance from Mayowa's kitchen. Once I tasted their Food, it's become my favorite call in & pickup restaurant in LA. The Chef is a warm, intelligent & customer caring Brother. The Food is Authentic, exquisite-flavorful & plentiful choices. A Worthy home dining experience if you want to experience delicious Nigerian food. Five Stars. read more

Today I tried this place. It was not what I expected to be. It was OK not the best and I drove almost 2 hours to get some. I thought the soup was gonna have more liquid. It was a little bit dry but excellent customer servicefufu was just right. I was just lazy to make my own fufu read more

let me tell you--this is the best Nigerian food I've had in LA! From the moment I opened my plate, I knew I was in for something special. The smell alone made my mouth water. The jollof rice was full of flavor, not dry or bland. The egusi was amazing and the pounded yam was soft and fresh, just how it's supposed to be. I also tried the suya wraps and it was so good. I've never had that before but I'm definitely going to purchase again. Great authentic Nigerian food in LA that hits every time! read more

This place took forever to make the food. We called them and they said it would be 10 munites, but then it ended up taking almost an hour. They didn't even apologize for the wait. The food was awful too and honestly felt really sick after eating it. read more

While visiting LA, I had the pleasure of stopping by Mayowa's, and it was worth the trip. The food was bussing and the vibe was so welcoming. If you're ever in LA and is looking for delicious Nigerian food, this is definitely the spot to visit! Everything was on point read more