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    Nzuko Restaurant

    4.6 (147 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Wings $12/5pcs
    Andie E.

    Nzuko is truly a hidden gem and deserves to be outed! They have been open for about 2.5 years. I would never have stumbled onto this restaurant, if not for my Yelp search for restaurants in the area. It's located in a very residential neighborhood, but easy to get to. Nzuko serves Caribbean and Mediterranean cuisine. They even have a small parking lot right outside. Recommended! Well worth exploring! The service, hospitality and food quality is top notched! You can tell Nzuko cares about fresh, clean ingredients. The food presentation is just lovely and the flavors are innovative. While the exterior of the restaurant is unnoticeable, the interior is absolutely beautiful! Their attention to detail is impeccable; down to their glass wear. Great atmosphere and vibe! This is the menu shared by 3ppl (eating family style is the way to go): --- Chicken Wings ($12.00/5pcs): Nzukodry rub, mitmita yogurt, black vinegar. These wings were boldly seasoned. Very unique flavors for me, as I've never tasted anything like these wings. Very good; albeit they could have used a dipping sauce, as they were dry. --- Meze Board-From the Caribbean ($36.00): This Meze Board consisted of Plantains, Akara, Conch Fritters, French Fries, Griot, & Pikliz. - Akara Conch Fritters; Akara is made from cowpeas or beans (black-eyed peas) by the Yoruba people of Nigeria, Benin and Togo. It is found throughout West African, Caribbean, and Brazilian cuisines. These Fritters were so tasty and just perfect. Eat them while they're hot! They came on top of Tzatziki sauce, which complimented the fritters well. -Griot & Pikliz; a traditional Haitian dish of marinated, deep-fried pork shoulder that's considered the country's national dish. The pork is served with Pikliz, a spicy pickled vegetable slaw. The pork had good flavors but a little too well done for my tastes. The Pikliz was great; tangy pickled slaw (no mayo). --- Meze Board-From the Mediterranean ($38): Lamb, kofta and chicken kebabs, mushroom rice, tzatziki, fall greens, hummus trio. - Kebabs: The lamb & kofta kebabs were very tasty; albeit a little too well done for my tastes. Surprisingly, the chicken kebab was the best of the trio, and still maintained its moistness. - Salad with Tzatziki: refreshing and delicious. - Mushroom Rice: I really liked this flavorful rice but some in my party thought the rice was too hard. - Hummus Trio: chickpeas, sweet potato & red beets; served with pita. This was outstanding. Each type of hummus was distinctive and delicious. Note that you can order this dish as an appetizer, if you don't want to order the Meze Board. We were too full to order dessert but they have delicious dessert options on their menu! All in all, a great find and a great meal. If the meats in our dishes weren't so well-done, this could easily have been a 5 Star review. I would definitely return to try other menu items on my next trip to MA!

    Great drinks!!
    Peaches G.

    Went for Mother's Day. Great food, and very friendly staff. Very good Mediterranean menu.

    Hummus trio
    Chirag M.

    Food and cocktails were just delicious! Service was great. The hummus appetizer is out of this world. They give you a trio of 3 - plain, beetroot and Sweet potato which was my favorite! The jerk chicken and mushroom pilaf were the other MVPs of our lunch. The gin hibiscus cocktail was also fabulous!

    Spiced Lamb Shank
    Joy G.

    Beautiful neighborhood spot with a creative twist of Caribbean and Mediterranean dishes. As other reviews have noted, the chef/owner really cares about what he's putting out to customers and the service is exceptional. We ordered three appetizers to try: the conch fritters, the trio of hummus, and the grape leaves. According to the chef, the fritters are their specialty - my husband loved them with the accompanying sauce (and it's hard to go wrong with something battered and deep fried). They'd pair well with some beer. My favorite was the super fluffy pita bread with the beet hummus, which was a beautiful shade and had some sweet beet flavor. The pumpkin hummus was a tad too sweet for me. Rave reviews for the braised lamb shank and jerk chicken. The entrees are pretty massive and very reasonable at the price point. I wasn't super hungry so opted for the fattoush, which came with grilled, crispy pita. The dressing for the salad was very tart; a touch less acidic and it would've been perfect. Next time, I'd get the kabobs or the lamb shank, enough food for two meals. They also have mezze boards to share a bit of everything if you're coming as a group. There's a small parking lot in front; we snagged the very last spot. Reservations are recommended for weekend dinners, the place filled up quickly.

    Jerk chicken
    Eugene W.

    Oh man, their jerk chicken is so good but so expensive. It's $29... you do get a decent amount, but that price is still kind of up there. The chicken was tender and wonderfully marinated. The spices were so aromatic, but the spiciness level wasn't too overbearing. The rice was amazing. I have to go back and try more, but my wallet can't handle it. Definitely a great place to go for special occasions.

    Wern O.

    TLDR: yummy slightly upscale spot. Spot has its own parking lot for easy access. Food was quite good and service was attentive. Portions were fairly large and appropriate for the price we paid.

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    Peter C.

    Awesome gem in Watertown. Very new, bright and clean space. The restaurant sits at the bottom of a large condo development. Lots of natural lighting and big windows. The inside is modern and warm. Wait staff is awesome. Very attentive. The mix of Caribbean and Mediterranean flavors is divine. Love the pita and tzatziki. The Mediterranean platter was huge. Three kebab, one chicken, one steak and one lamb. Also came with salad, 3 hummus spreads, rice and pita. So good. Appetizers to try... the conch fritters are their specialty. Also the spicy falafel was delicious and had just enough bite. This place is great. Please do come here and bring your friends. This is a place that I'm hoping has great success. We don't have alot of these types of modern, fusion eateries in the area. You can tell the chef is passionate about the food. Every thing here is fresh and made with care. I highly recommend you visit. Parking is easy. There's a small lot next the building and then just beyond that a much larger lot.

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    Amazing food and welcoming staff and setting! Beautifully decorated, clean and comfortable.

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    Good food and drinks. We love supporting a local business. Heads up: It was quite chilly inside on a Feb eve so bring a sweater.

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    Such an amazing experience! The owner was lovely and all the food was delicious. The drinks were also amazing! 10/10 experience!

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    The staff is very friendly and attentive, the atmosphere is pleasant, and the food is excellent. Definitely give it a try!

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    Great food and a very friendly service. I highly recommend the Caribbean meze plater.

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