I just was reminded I forgot to review this place…read more It's tiny but amazing. Had lunch with a person who doesn't not ally like international foods and they loved it. (I loved it too!) It's a small place, has a buffet (on weekends I think) it was a week day it was menu only. Food came fast, hot and tasty. The flavors were great. The peanut broth was my favorite. It was medium spicy compared to buffalo wings, but I'd go hotter if I wasn't with my friend. The person behind the counter also helped with food prep and was happy to help make recommendations on what to try. We will be back. It's close to UB so it's easy to get to.

This is a very laid-back place: When we entered, there was no-one at the counter to greet us. We…read morepicked up menus and sat. Chilled Jarritos, Coke products, and water bottles as beverages; the waiter came quickly and said it would take ten minutes for our order. It took six! The portions were enormous! In retrospect I should have ordered a small, but we didn't specify, and so received a large meal! I could have easily fed three people! The chef thoughtfully put the hot sauce on a side cup of my husband's meal. Like a royal poison taster he asked me to test it. I rated it a three; he gave it a seven...but he was raised in Minnesota. My chicken and rice were great! Loved the side of plantains! We'll be back!

So many red flags! Walked in with one lady sitting on the…read morecouch watching TV loud couldn't be bothered to help the other lady in the kitchen. The food was days old and reheated in the microwave. Literally the worst nigerian food I've ever eaten. The atmosphere was suffocating. Struggling to find something good here: At least the coke, and malted canned beverages were cold.

Food is great. It's a bit pricey. We enjoyed the food here. All the dishes are very authentic. The…read morespice level was good. The whole family enjoyed the food here.

I was visiting, Hamilton, Ontario Canada. I tried Calabar kitchen when they were catering out of…read moretheir house, but now that they've opened their Jackson Square food court location in downtown Hamilton. I thought I would try them there. The food is amazing! I tried their Suya Salad, and their rice and stew. If you want authentic African Cuisine you need to try this place....

From the owner: Best authentic Calabar/Nigerian food in Ontario. If you miss home (AFRICA/NIGERIA) or just plain…read morehungry for a well cooked Nigerian dish, call us.

One of my favorite places for a comfort meal. I stopped in and got the combination plate with doro…read morewat, beef tibs, cabbage, lentils, chickpeas, and spinach. Huge portion, flavorful food, and really kind service. The atmosphere was really nice too, jazz playing in the background made it feel cozy and relaxed. Everything had a nice level of spice and tasted fresh and well seasoned. I especially loved the chickpeas and the cabbage with carrots and potatoes, and the spinach balanced everything out perfectly. The doro wat with the chicken and egg was a nice touch too. Absolutely no complaints here. 10/10.

This food stall is in the middle of the WEDI Downtown Bazaar at 617 Main Street, and it's full…read moreservice: Dine-in, take out, and delivery via apps. We ordered the combo plate with meat for $19.99, and it was just the right amount of food for two. Each bite was heavenly! The stewed greens had a kick to them; the doro wat (chicken in onion sauce) was richly caramelized; the lentils cooked perfectly. There are many booths and tables nearby for gatherings of all sizes. Paper lanterns hang overhead; the music veers from Cardi B to dancehall to 60's soul. On a Friday evening, I noticed there were far more single women than men.

So happy to see some west African restaurants in Buffalo! I got Jollof rice with chicken and stew,…read morefried plantain and Suya. The jollof was a bit bland but the chicken and stew was good! Just wish there was a bit more pepper. You can never go wrong with fried plantain! The Suya was not what I was expecting but was still tasty. I'm used to suya being more dry and would have preferred more Suya seasoning, even if it was just on the side. It is located in like a storefront and there is no seating. I called to make my order for pickup and they were very nice over the phone. They delivered my food to my car and even gave me a free drink since I waited about 5-10mins for my food.

I hate leaving low reviews for small mom and pop places. I really, truly do. But I am going to be…read morehonest, as I always am. When I heard about this place, I was super excited. I love African food, it's so delicious. Unfortunately, this place was not. We had the jollof rice with chicken and the suya kebab. So, the suya kebab was really greasy, and the meat was cheap. The scant amount of seasoning sprinkled on top was delicious, but it didn't save the otherwise bland and unsalted meat. I don't think grease when I think kebab. Ever. So that was a huge disappointment. The jollof rice with chicken was also just not great. The fried chicken was okay, made well enough, but bland. Not even salted. The rice itself was mediocre. And I'm forgiving with rice because rice is a massive staple of my diet. I don't know, it tasted like it was seasoned out of a box, and reheated to be served. Just bland. Overall, a greasy and bland experience that was sadly not worth the money or the excitement I had to try it. I highly doubt I'll be back

If you're in Toronto, Afro Beats Kitchen is an absolute must-visit! This isn't fast food--this is…read morefood made with love, and you can taste it in every single bite. The food was so good that my husband and I literally found ourselves eating with our eyes closed, just humming the entire meal because every bite was that delicious! We ordered the vegan egusi soup with pounded yam, and it was phenomenal. We also had several appetizers, including the shrimp skewers and the shrimp with mashed plantains, plus a few other delicious items that made the table look like a feast. My husband enjoyed one of their cocktails, and I had a refreshing grape-like juice that was incredible (I wish I could remember the name because I'd order it again in a heartbeat!). One thing to know before you go: this is a small, family-owned restaurant where everything is made fresh to order. So don't come in a rush. Come ready to relax, enjoy the atmosphere, have great conversation, and appreciate a meal that's well worth the wait. Every dish is prepared with care, and it truly shows. The best part? We loved it so much that we went twice during our trip to Toronto. The first time it was just my husband and me, and we enjoyed it so much that we brought our godson and his fiancée back with us for another meal. It was just as amazing the second time. Anytime I'm in Toronto, Afro Beats Kitchen will be on my itinerary. This place gets 100/10 from me. Highly, highly recommended! If you're in Toronto, Afro Beats Kitchen is an absolute must-visit! This isn't fast food--this is food made with love, and you can taste it in every single bite. The food was so good that my husband and I literally found ourselves eating with our eyes closed, just humming the entire meal because every bite was that delicious! We ordered the vegan egusi soup with pounded yam, and it was phenomenal. We also had several appetizers, including the shrimp skewers and the shrimp with mashed plantains, plus a few other delicious items that made the table look like a feast. My husband enjoyed one of their cocktails, and I had a refreshing grape-like juice that was incredible (I wish I could remember the name because I'd order it again in a heartbeat!). One thing to know before you go: this is a small, family-owned restaurant where everything is made fresh to order. So don't come in a rush. Come ready to relax, enjoy the atmosphere, have great conversation, and appreciate a meal that's well worth the wait. Every dish is prepared with care, and it truly shows. The best part? We loved it so much that we went twice during our trip to Toronto. The first time it was just my husband and me, and we enjoyed it so much that we brought our godson and his fiancée back with us for another meal. It was just as amazing the second time. Anytime I'm in Toronto, Afro Beats Kitchen will be on my itinerary. This place gets 100/10 from me. Highly, highly recommended!

The food was absolutely delicious and very friendly service. Will definitely be back next time I'm…read morein Toronto.

Auntie Lizzy's Kitchen is tucked at the back of a small plaza in Etobicoke, serving traditional…read moreGhanaian and Nigerian food. This place is somewhat 'hidden' as it's not readily apparent from the street. When you enter the plaza, turn right and go straight until the end, then turn left. It's located at the back, beside G Central Market (a small grocery store serving staples and ingredients to make Western African dishes). It's mostly a take-out place, with only 2 small tables (4 chairs each) in the restaurant. There is a TV screen but not much else. Note that there is no washroom for customers inside, and no washroom in any of the other neighbouring businesses in the plaza either (so plan accordingly). Most people come here for take-out / food pick-up. The menu on the website and UberEats (for delivery / take-out) is bigger and has more items, compared to the menu that's displayed inside the restaurant. According to the website and UberEats menus, they serve both Ghanaian and Nigerian dishes. But the menu on display when we got there only had Ghanaian dishes (which was ok, because we came for the Ghanaian food anyway). Service-wise, it was excellent. The person who took our order and served us was nice and friendly. The food was great! I love Western African food in general. The Waakye came as a large plate of rice and beans (my favourite!), spaghetti, plantain, boiled egg, small salad, and choice of protein (we chose fried fish). The sauce on the fish was a bit spicy but it was delicious. The Plantain with Beans dish came with a LOT of plantain slices that were slightly crispy on the outside, warm and soft in the inside. They weren't too sweet and more on the savoury side, so they paired perfectly with the beans stew that was packed full of flavour. This dish also came with fried fish. We ordered 2 extra side salad for extra veggies. They were just shredded lettuce, carrot, and a few small pieces of cucumber. The down side is that because this is mainly a take-out place, they served us using plastic forks and knives (instead of reusable utensils). The side salads also came in plastic containers to be thrown away right after eating, despite us eating in (instead of getting take-aways). No biggie, as we still enjoyed the food immensely, but it could've been more sustainable and environmentally friendly with reusable utensils and plates / bowls.

4.5/5! This place is a new favourite! A friend of mine recommended this and I'm so happy he did. I…read moredidn't have super high expectations but I was definitely not expecting how delicious the food is here. So far, I've tried the beef lunch, goat lunch, and goat shoulder lunch. All great and the meat is all fall off the bone tender. All the lunches come with a soup, salad, and your choice of spaghetti or rice. My fav here is definitely the goat dishes! I'm not usually the biggest fan of goat, but they really do it differently here. The goat shoulder tends to sell out pretty fast so definitely order this right away when you see it is available.

This place has always been very popular with my kids, my nephew, and my niece. They absolutely love…read moreit and order from here all the time. I've only tried it myself once, and honestly, it wasn't quite to my personal taste. But food is very subjective, and I'm clearly in the minority in my family! My kids both when they were teenagers and now as adults--have always loved it, and my nephew and niece are big fans as well. The portions were good from what I remember, and the restaurant always seems busy, which says a lot. Just because it wasn't my favorite doesn't mean it isn't doing something right. When so many young people keep coming back and ordering from the same place year after year, that's usually a sign that they're doing a good job. If you're into this style of food, there's a good chance you'll enjoy it as much as the younger generation in my family does!

When visiting the International House I decided to place an order from Nile River Resaurant. I've…read morenever had Sudanese cuisine but knew I liked goat and most any curries so decided to try their goat curry. Well it was loaded with flavor and the goat was very tender. My only comment would be that I expected a bit more curry sauce. It coated the meat but not much more. It certainly wasn't enough to stop me from going back to try more of their dishes. 2025-87

Delish! Nice big portions of authentic cuisine. This is at int'l, formerly expo at 617 Main…read moreStreet in downtown Buffalo/theater district