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Nations Cafe

2.6 (58 reviews)
ModerateAfrican
Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Egusi with Goat  Okra with Goat Malta Guinn
Kareem M.

Outside the shopping area was pretty smelly and dirty. Inside the place still looks like they're renovating/just opened. They're still disorganized and took a few minutes before we were acknowledged but friendly service after we were. Ordered the Fufu with Egosi and okra soup. The fufu was very good, but the okra soup was a bit of a letdown. Washed it down with some Malta Guinness. We'll stop by again and the fufu is recommended but I'd suggest being prepared to take your food to go.

Oxtails Stew & Fufu
Mariah A.

After being on social media, and seeing all of this amazing African food being prepared, I got a obsession with finding some ox tails and fufu. If you have ever just had a taste for something that you had never had before and then when you actually found it, and it was so delicious... I almost cried. It was one of those moments where you start chewing and you just have to throw your head back with your eyes closed and just take the moment lol. It is not like a fancy restaurant. I would probably order takeout versus going to sit. But I believe this is a place that is primarily for takeout. The service served its purpose as far as takeout goes. I called. They answer the phone really quickly and took my order very accurately, and answered my questions, and when I got there, I paid for my food and I walked out to the car. The food was piping hot and of course I didn't wait for it to cool down to start eating lol how could I smell was amazing. I will definitely be back whenever. I have a desire for traditional well-made African food. It was very well seasoned and I felt like someone's family was in that kitchen making the food for their family. I will be back. I must say that I am the person that Hass to know exactly what I'm getting because I do not like all of the food that suits their traditional food pallett. BUT I Now HAVE A FAVORITE... listen! For the flavor, this place could rival any fancy restaurant.

Peppered tilapia and double Jollof Rice
Candace D.

No matter where I live in the city I will trek to nations. The jollof is great and I always either get the peppered fish or goat. It's no frills and straight to the point but always so good.

John R.

We were treated with fried Tilapia, pepper soup extra ordinary, rice and plantains and fruit drink! It was delicious!

Pounded Yam
Iris S.

My first time here. I ordered Obogno and Pounded yam and I have no complaints. I added a bit more seasoning on my own but it already had a good spicy taste. been missing my fufu the obogno is a plus lol. Customer service - I was picking up, the woman at the counter was very pleasant and sweet. She took my order over the phone, I didn't feel rushed. She explained to me what was inside the soup (like meat wise) . I would go back and try the okra soup next .

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Jawon J.

It's the only spot like this in sandy springs. Want authentic you got it. Good national beer, good national dishes, this is Nigerian food done right. It's a bit pricey if you aren't coming for lunch. But it's worth it. Portions were a bit small, but it's the correct portion size. Nice place, nice people, good food. Can't go wrong with this spot. If you're looking to challenge your taste buds and experience a sort of flavor fantasy this place is it. Got anything you could want and more. Every bite was memorable.

Came to try them for the first time... Hope I like because I LOVE African food!
Drea L.

I want to just start by saying that I reallyyyyyy wanted to like this place, however it was just not living up to what I'm used to. So back home in WI I have a really good from that's from Africa(Senegal) and I've had the pleasure of tasting authentic African cuisines. I ordered from here the fish with tomatoe&onion sauce, jollof rice and beans. There simply wasn't any flavor. Nothing to rave about, nothing that I'll order again but I guess I'm glad I tried it. Now the two stars comes from a young lady named Coco that works there because she was really sweet and helpful. Interior: Wayyyyyy outdated and a bit smelly to be quite honest :(

Teddy H.

DO NOT EAT HERE!! You guys have never seen me post a negative, but today is the day. Its a real shame too because the food was good...but the service is APPALLING. Whenever I try a restaurant for the first time, I always ask the server for recommendations. I was told by the waitress here(who I later discovered was the owner's daughter) to not ask for recommendations or suggestions..."just order what you want and that's it", were the exact words used as she walked away. The 1st issue really was when she would not wipe my table down...all of them were dirty so I just decided to just wipe it down myself with a nearby napkin. I asked to speak with a manager after more rude service...she sent the chef instead for some reason‍. This food was good, but not good enough to deal with such incompetence and hostility from the server. @nationscafelounge we deserve better than this...NEVER AGAIN

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They served me dry chicken. There are better options besides this if you have a taste for jerk chicken or ox tail.

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Little Lagos

Little Lagos

3.1(115 reviews)
8.8 mi
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We arrived to this restaurant/hookah bar around 7:15pm. A waiter came to assist us immediately…read morewhich was great. They will offer bottled water as if it's the only option since there is a charge associated with it; however, tap water is available for free but you have to request it. We ordered around 7:31pm and received our food within thirty minutes. Because this is a hookah bar, the tables on the restaurant side are very low. You'll have to lean forward and down if you have the food delivered to you there. We were sitting at the low tables first but decided to head to the bar so we could actually sit at normal table height to eat. The steak kabobs were cooked too hard. They didn't ask how we wanted them cooked and we didn't think to tell them medium, so we just dealt with the overly well-done. They had a good taste, but they were just really tough to chew. The jollof rice with chicken and plantains was absolutely delicious; however, one of the chicken legs was really dark on the inside which made me not want to eat it, so I left half of that leg on the plate. I did dump the jollof rice into the sauce that the chicken sat in though because it was amazing. I loved the spice it added to the meal. The taste of all of the food was phenomenal. The jollof rice is definitely the star of both meals.

Simply horrible!!!!! I ordered two plates of jollof rice…read morethrough Uber Eats, and both were clearly spoiled. The rice smelled awful and showed obvious signs of being stale. It was completely inedible and unsafe. The plantains were just as disappointing. They appeared cooked on the outside, but the inside was still raw and undercooked. It's hard to understand how something as basic as plantain could be prepared so poorly. To make matters worse, Uber Eats did not provide a full refund, despite the food being unfit to eat. I would strongly advise others to avoid this place. My experience was extremely disappointing, and the quality of the food was unacceptable.

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Bar Area in Boum Boum with DJ area

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4.2(109 reviews)
6.7 mi
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Ate here a week ago and still dreaming about the Suya fries! I actually learned of this spot from a…read morenon-related Yelp review that mentioned the restaurant - looked it up and it was 12 mins away from me! I've been looking for a new African restaurant to try close by, so it was really just my luck. We came for takeout on a slow Sunday - the wonderful waitress helped us order (didn't get her name). She even kindly brought our order to the car while we were waiting, very nice of her. We ordered Suya fries, Suya beef & jollof with goat and plantain. Truly blown away by the Suya fries as I've never had anything like it before - delicious. The flavors were THERE. Seasoning was on point and the mayo based sauce on top was so damn good. Beef was flavorful and juicy. Jollof and goat was spicy and also delicious. I can't speak for in-dining experience, however they do have a stage inside, so looks like they host various events throughout the week. I will absolutely be returning. So happy we found this tucked away gem!!!!!

Solid food and excellent service! We'll start with what I ordered:…read more Jollof Efo Riro w Snapper Spring rolls Black Eye Pea Stew Pounded Yams Standout of the meal were the spring rolls with Shito dipping sauce. Just yum! It was my first time having shito. The Jollof wasn't my favorite, unfortunately, but it finally settled the debate for me once and for all - I'm team Nigerian when it comes to Jollof. Although the Efo Riro was nicely flavored, the mix of collard greens did not compliment this dish as I thought it would. I prefer it with spinach and from my Nigerian food connect (Mina's Jollof in LA). Hers can't be beaten! Black Eye Peas were unique, and the plantains were cooked nicely. Now for the ambiance: We were one of two tables during the day, so having the place for ourselves felt nice. It also looked tidy. Our waitress was a sweetheart. I forgot her name, but she was attentive. Would I return? Perhaps when revisiting ATL. Overall: The experience was enjoyable!

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Africa Restaurant And Lounge

3.6(38 reviews)
9.4 mi
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AR & Lounge is located in the Jerusalem Bakery Center & now Yelper's they do have a Host with a…read morepretty smile to greet you! We were new there so it would of been nice if she would of told us more about the dishes but hey (mayb I should of became familiar on the i-net or somethin b4 going there).. We had the Thieb fish (which was meaty & seasoned to perfect) came in a bed of couscous that taste kind of like some fried rice (?) and some good hearten vegetables like okra, cabbage, carrot, yams and this onion pepper sauce that taste so good! I could of had it with my meal if I would of known. lol Overall I would try it again cos it was good. I ordered a side of plantains that were dry and I am use to them coming with creme (these didn't) so I had to smash them and eat um mashed. They have kenyan samosa's that Ima try next. :) The Deep Red juice (dried flowers) Bissap Tea is so good and you should try it if you like grape juice taste or a light taste of cranberry. I thought it would mayb taste like prune (I dont know why lol) but it doesn't! This drink is a beverage of choice in mexico, the West Indies, Africa, Egypt in Asia places like Thailand. This tea/juice comes from a plant and good warm or chilled cold. Both drinks are homemade and I appreciate this considering what in the creators name we are now consuming in these natural bodies of ours. The ginger drink is spicy and taste real good. Def eased some discomfort I was having later on that night (due to womanhood :O).

I LOVE THE GRILLED LAMB AND SAMOSA . Omg they're great the staff is always sweet and efficient…read more Love them try it out when you can baes

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Africa Restaurant And Lounge - Saturday night

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Oasis Cafe & Grill

3.4(29 reviews)
0.2 mi
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I have been to Oasis a couple of times and always order the same thing, Atchieke with grilled fish…read more Every single time it tastes just as wonderful as the last time. The seasonings that the chef uses for the fish are mouth watering. I have never been to another restaurant that their grilled fish comes out like Oasis. Only bad thing about the restaurant is the price of a drink. Mango juice, and those like it, are $5!!! Yeah, nooooooo. It is a Senegalese restaurant with great service and a chill atmosphere. Yelpers please patronize this up and coming African restaurant :-)

EVERYTHING WAS SUPER SALTY AND WAY OVERPRICED. We ordered 2 Meals, me and my Senegalese date…read more My Date blamed me because I suggested the Place A friend of mine lives close and she said she goes there periodically but he was expensive she warned but I decided to try it. I took pictures of her food and tried her son's dibi and it had a strong games flavor which to me means it wasn't cleaned properly. Yet I still went and tried it bc she said the Thiebou Yapp was good. The Owner served us and said the Food was the Best In The World so I was like Yesssssssssss. I went to the bathroom to use it and it was dirty and the toilet was broke. I should have left then . Thiebou Yapp and Maafe. Our total was $46 and we couldn't even eat it. It was inedible bc of the salt level. We told the Owner that we couldn't eat the food bc it was too salty and his response was "oh". He CLEARLY DIDNT GIVE A FLYING FU**. We paid and left

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Oasis Cafe & Grill
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Southern Suya - Goat with jollof rice and plantains. Beef on the left.

Southern Suya

3.9(75 reviews)
10.3 mi
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Last minute met friends. We all have different tastes. The whole fish was tasty and flakey. The…read moredifferent types of rice satisfied us all from those that like spicy to those as like now the goat was so spicy that my spice person had a ball. The chicken was great for the person that didn't like super spice the lighting and the music was so great. The bathroom was clean and we could not think about needing something without it being presented. We had a wonderful wonderful time. Nice service was awesome. If we thought we needed a napkin if we thought we needed extra water if we thought we needed a glass of wine it was there before the thought was out. We were given choices. It was a wonderful time. we will go there and meet there again. We didn't take pictures of food because we ate it quickly and was laughing and talking and enjoying the company.

It was a pretty big restaurant and pretty empty on a weekend around 630pm. Maybe that was a sign…read more The lady at the front clearly didn't want to be there. There I had a friend that had questions about the menu and basically she answered with one word responses. "It's chicken. It's beef. There's rice." My friend was annoyed. I thought it was kind of funny. My other friend ordered a Coke Zero and she brought out a diet Coke. It's not the same. I don't really care but he does. She said they were out so he pointed to another friend and asked can he get that water flavor drink instead. The lady said no because that drink cost a little more. Ridiculous. The food was good. I liked the jollof rice and the plantains. I thought that goat and beef was too tough though. Would I come back here again? No. The cashier/server clearly didn't want us to be there so I'll look for another West African place.

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Southern Suya - Front area where you can order to go.

Front area where you can order to go.

Southern Suya
Southern Suya

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