I finally had a chance to try Fufu from The Taste of Africa along with some other dishes and I'm…read morehappy to have had the opportunity. The fufu with peanut soup was a vegetarian dish and besides having a nice aroma, the taste was just as top tier. The pounded yam with egusi was my favorite as you really can't beat how fresh and delicious this was. The pieces of goat and beef along with chilis, onions, peppers and I believe the other bits were either squash or pumpkin was amazing. The jollef rice could have been a little less wet, but I'm not an expert in this field. I still enjoy it, but slightly drier would have been my preference. The honey jerk chicken was juicy and tender. It was full of flavor and the sweetness balanced the savory well. Everything was made fresh and even though it was for a take out order, everyone loved it.

This restaurant was small, but felt very cozy (as if you're visiting someone's home)! There were a…read morelot of customers that came here for take out, but my friend and I opted to dine in. We ordered the egusi and spinach stew and it came with a big portion of fufu as well. All of their stews also come with goat meat and beef, which was really nice. This was our first time trying fufu and we were given a bowl of warm water to wash our hands and no utensils. My friend and I got to learn how to eat fufu and we really enjoyed it! The soup was very flavorful and spicy and paired well with the fufu. It was very filling so we had leftovers (I think this meal can be shared between 3-4 people)! I am definitely going to try their other soups.

Authentic, local and delicious…read more Food is cooked fresh. Dining area is clean and spacious. Staff is really friendly.

The food and the service here is amazing! The owner is one…read moreof the nicest people. She came to the table to greet us and informed us of the ingredients used to prepare the food. Definitely enjoy going there

7-day Alaska cruise sailing from Vancouver on the Grand Princess. Nice 70's weather in July. We had…read morea nice balcony suite with sitting area. Food Galore! Fantastic ports with fun excursions. Service was tops. The staff were nice. Activities almost every hour. July is prime cruise season so the ship was full.

Totally the best ever Authentic African food! Just Amazing service they offer too! Buy a large…read morebatch and freeze.

What a marvellous find! My husband brought me here for our anniversary, and it was perfect. It's a…read morebeautiful restaurant, classy and just the right size. There were a few other tables busy, but it wasn't noisy and it was a nice atmosphere. The owner, Naz, was welcoming and attentive, explaining the menu and inviting us to "make yourselves at home". (What more could you ask of a dining experience?) The sweet waitress was very helpful, always there when we needed something. I was so happy: there are so many vegetarian options - not just the usual "we took out the meat" but thoughtfully-chosen plates. The best part was the absolutely delicious cuisine: carefully-prepared, well-presented, with each dish complementing the other. Naz showed us how best to enjoy the sauces and seasonings. After the yummy appetizer platter, my husband had an African chicken dish, and I had a vegetable biryani. The prices were more than fair and the food was plentiful - we took a bunch home. We thoroughly enjoyed a lovely evening, and we're already looking forward to returning. Thank you!

The owner Naz was very warm and hospitable. He went around checking on customers and us very often…read moreand thanked us for coming when we were waiting to pay our bill. We were a big group of 12 including infant and toddler and they managed everything beautifully. Another big group of 10+ came in when we were leaving around 9+ pm. The place was not huge but they can do big groups. Reservations recommended. This was my second time trying East African/Indian food. I still didn't know much about it. R and I shared a choma (grilled) platter which had 3 types of meat, choice of carbs and raw vegs. The server recommended Chicken Serena which was grilled chicken with some sauce and herbs. This was my favorite dish. The chicken was tender and flavorful. The other two meats were the beef ribs (pretty good) and Mishkaki (skewer beef - a bit dry and hard). I love the masala potatoes which was the best thing on the platter. The raw vegs looked like coleslaw without any sauce. It was just a dab of sauce on the side. Not enough for the shredded vegs. I also had the masala chai which was very weak and very bland. Skip this tea. R tried the on tap beer - Baadshah Pilsner - a south Asian craft beer produced by Magic Malt Brewing in Langley. Interesting. Good to try for $5. There was also live music. It can get quite loud when they were singing. Nice patio out front and parking on street and in their lot.

I come here on the regular. I am never disappointed. The food is delicious. Not typical fast food…read moreit's elevated. Juicy chicken , tasty sauces and the peri peri fries are to live for!

We popped in for a late lunch and tried the winter warm-up special. A whole chicken with a large…read moreperi fries, large spiced rice, and garlic bread for $35. It's a good value. They let us choose 2 different flavours for our chicken as it came in 4 quarters. We got half medium peri and half lemon and herb. The chicken was juicy and basted with lots of their delicious sauce. The staff were very friendly and attentive. It was my boyfriend's first time trying Nandos and he raved about how good it was. We returned 2 weeks later for another round and the food and service was just as great as the first time.

I found this business on the Facebook marketplace with 3.9 reviews, but I decided to patronize them…read moreanyway. I called, made arrangements, and she said 7:30 at a pick-up location. I gave her heads up that I was on my way and that I was 5 mins away. No response. Called no answer, I showed at the address 401 Industrial Avenue. They told me to keep calling her. She finally answered and said she was sorry and that the food would now be delivered in an hour. The food showed up at 9:48. More than 2 hours. By far, this is the worst food I have ever spent my money on. I had to throw it away, it was that bad. I felt so abused and disappointed, I drove out, texted over and over again. Then the food tasted nothing like jollof rice. I just feel scammed and quite honestly disappointed and frankly disrespected. The experience couldn't have been worse, but the food was even worse. I will never patronize this business again and if you do, for whatever reason, you will be wasting your money.

Lizziano in Vancouver is a gem for lovers of West African food. The jollof rice is amazing--fluffy,…read morespicy, and packed with flavor. The spicy turkey is tender and full of zest, perfectly complementing the rice. The vibe is cozy, and the staff is friendly and quick. If you want a taste of authentic jollof rice and turkey, this place is a must-try! Fly like Lagos in Vancouver

This is a hidden gem in the West End. Sunken below street level, you would not know that there is a…read moreMichelin featured restaurant on Davie street, if not for word of mouth. The space is unassuming and there is a small patio that would be nice to sit at in the summer. The cuisine is not like anything I've had before and it fuses different flavours like masal and jerk spices. They have a five course tasting menu with a vegetarian version to come back in 2025. The menu changes every six weeks. The five courses are artfully presented. On their own, each dish doesn't seem like a massive portion. But by the end of the five courses, really by the end of the fourth course, I was stuffed. All the items were interesting and different, but the flavours worked. They were not things I would have conventionally thought to put together oe methods I would have thought of e.g. salt baked pineapple, but somehow it all ended up very tasty. Standouts for me were the coconut encrusted plantain, the granite palate cleanser, and the chicken liver pate with bannock. The cocktail list is likewise unique. It is tea inspired and organized by elements. The bartender came and explained all the drinks for us. There is an excellent cocktail flight which you can pair with your dinner and I would recommend that to try the most drinks. The presentation on the drinks was also well done, and the cocktails were all very well balanced. Nothing was too spicy or too sweet. The flavours were very harmonious. Service is really great. Everyone is so nice. It was my birthday and they def went the extra mile. All the dishes are explained. The bartender, who is really a mixologist more than a bartender, came to the table to explain each cocktail. If you are a wine person, they also do wine pairings. All the wineries are from BC, and the majority are boutique vineyards. Highly recommend. I'm not a fan of all the restaurants Michelin picks, but this one is definitely deserving.

It's closed for good now, wish they still were opened :( thoughts and prayers) to the business…read moreowners

Have you ever had Ethiopian food before?…read more Nope, neither have I. I was hanging out with a friend from across town & I wanted to try dinner at another restaurant further up on Commercial Dr. So we decided on drinks here first at Harambe Ethiopian Restaurant, while we waited for our standby reservation to come through at the other restaurant. My friend had been here before & highly recommended we come back again to eat. I got to try Ethiopian Honey Wine for the first time. It was refreshingly delicious. Sat at the bar & chilled. Saw various dishes coming out of the kitchen & the look & smell were causing my stomach to growl. Got to meet the owner Daniel - a very nice gentleman. He has been running this restaurant now for over 25 years. He expressed that times are hard, as noted by all the restaurant closures all over Metro Vancouver. But he's hanging in there so if you want to try Ethiopian food - consider Harembe & support local. Look out for more food pictures sometime in the later part Spring when I return.

I was excited to try Ethiopian food as it has been a while since I had last tried. I went with a…read morefriend for dinner and there were plenty of tables available with no reservation on a Saturday evening. I got the chef's choice combination and my friend got the veggie lovers combination. The food arrived relatively promptly and it was presented as a nice spread. Eating with our hands was a neat experience to enjoy the food the traditional way. The server told me to mix all the ingredients together but I wanted to taste each item first. Perhaps mixing it all would have been better as there were a couple items I found their taste to be a bit strong on their own. Personally I also found it on the oily side. The injera was great at soaking it all up but I was unable to finish the injera that was served at the bottom of all the ingredients at the end, with all the oil that was there. Overall it was a great experience and if I were to return, I would skip the combo and order a dish I liked.

A taste of home. I…read morewas born and raised in Kenya (east Africa) so living in Canada, I miss the food I grew up with back home. Safari Snack House fills that void. Delicious food and as close as possible to back home. It's a small restaurant with limited dine in tables. Will always return for amazing food!

Such fresh and tasty food I felt like I was back in East Africa! The service was impeccable and…read moreShairose (the owner) personally came to see if we needed anything else or could order more food. They're only open for pick up orders so I recommend to call ahead. There's daily and weekend specials as well as lunch special that's about $8. I highly recommend everything off the menu but in particular the beef akhni, chicken samosas, and mogo left me craving more. Portions are well sized too so we were not left hungry but still craved the taste. I would definitely include this as a pitstop in my day if visiting Vancouver.