We ordered takeout for a recent family day and absolutely loved trying all of the delicious dishes! The sweet dumplings were particularly fun, and the meat across all the dishes we ordered was all cooked beautifully-tender and flavorful! We enjoyed trying the peanut butter chicken and beef kebabs the most! I appreciate that there's veggies in most (if not all) of the meals, as well. We will be back! read more

I went here just after 5pm on a Wednesday with my son. He got the kid's bowl with jellof rice, chicken, garlic potatoes, and peanut butter sauce. I got the #5 ablo which came with 2 sweet rice dumplings, steak kabobs, tomato sauce, and tomato salad. My steak might have been a little on the tough side; but not enough to detract a star. I tried the lemongrass hibiscus lemonade. We split the beignets for desert. Everything was excellent. The food was ready very quickly. My 10 year old had never had any of this cuisine. So, I was a little worried that he wouldn't like it. However, he ate every bite and said it was really good. I will definitely go back. read more

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I was so happy to be able to return to this place, send me to Omaha for work anytime! this time I tried something different and it did not disappoint! My bowl had the peanut sauce which was delicious. Also had a dessert but ate it so fast I forgot to take a pic. Staff was super helpful and friendly. Run don't walk to try this unique culinary experience! read more

Okra African Grill - African Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Came in for lunch wanting Egusi and Fufu. It was the current special and signs provided that the lamb version was approximately $27. I chose the chicken with spinach sauce and fufu. Parking is easy and it's a fast service/cafeteria set-up where you order at the counter, they make your food, and you pay at the end; if you're looking for quick, this is definitely easy. The chicken and the sauce are full of taste with a light spice. The fufu is like a thick mashed potato and paired well with the sauce. I had a couple of my coworkers try it when I took it back to the office and we all agreed it was great. The only drawback is the pricing is the same for lunch and dinner. It's more common for me to spend over $20 on dinner but not for lunch. I'll definitely go back but due to the price, it'll be more of a special treat. read more

Okra African Grill - Fufu - Chicken - African Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Been looking forward to stopping here since we arrived in Omaha and it did NOT disappoint!! Friendly service at the counter, open seating, and the food was hot and delicious! Highly recommended and will be dining the next time we're in town! read more

Okra African Grill - Steak Bowl - African Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Okra offers fresh and tasty build your own bowl options! Plenty of variety and the food is flavorful without being overly salty. Some of our favorite items were: shrimp, plantains, chickpeas, & fried okra. read more

I am sitting and eating as I write this. We came in to have dinner, the lady who helped us was very very rude and unprofessional. The food is good but with her attitude. I will never come back to this place to eat again.. update. The price in the board is not the price we paid. $17.99 for a fufu plate. Receipt said $21.99. Spent $64 for three orders? Seriously? This lady needs help. Therapy or a class in how to treat people. Her attitude is horrible. Will never come back. The good food is ruined by her attitude. Sad sad customer service. read more

The lady is super rude by the time she asked for drinks I wanted to take my order back. Won't be going back

Okra African Grill is a great place to eat! I ordered the Jellof red rice with a side of hot sauce. My wife got the peanut butter chicken. They were both delicious and the hot sauce was extra spicy. I also ordered Nina's Hibiscus lemongrass lemonade, it was very tasty. The service was professional and fast. The price reasonable and again the food was delicious. If you are ever in Omaha she k out Okra African Grill!! read more

Okra African Grill - Jellof Rice (Red Rice) - African Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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Went yesterday and had did not have a great experience. I walked in and was not greeted and after waiting a while we went up to the lady and was told to just wait until she was finished. After she finally did take our order she was very rude. I'm not sure if she was having a bad day but from reading the other reviews it seems like just a regular for her. read more

I've never left a review in my life, but I'm not kidding I asked for recommendations since it was my first time here, the lady working, Nina (Owner) responded with "that's why it's listed" , and looked back at the menu. I then asked again because I was genuinely confused if I heard her right and she continued to respond with "well what protein do you want today that's the question". The food was overpriced for what it was. Won't be back as it ruined my experience. read more

The food was good but lady rude af from looks to response from when we walked in very unprofessional and over priced Im not going to back

Excellent food- great flavor, healthy and large portions. My preference is the chicken over the steak and I was happy with the vegetables and plantains. My son had the peanut sauce and I had the tomato - both were very good. Highly recommend and we will be back next time in Omaha read more

This place is incredible. Its. Genius concept. Basically the chipotle of waaaaaaaaay better food. Everything looked fresh and delish. It was super hard to choose. I had the #2. The red rice and chicken. Omg it's so flavorful and so much food. This could easily be two meals. There is no way I will be eating this all in one sitting. So while the price may seem a tad high for Omaha at $13, I think it's a super good deal considering I will be eating this twice The gentleman working was incredibly kind, and after telling him it was my first time and he went over the menu with me and gave me his recommendations. I absolutely love African food and this really hit the spot for a quick healthy and delicious lunch. I can't wait to come back and try the fufu. If you love ethnic food, give this place a try you won't be disappointed.! read more

Okra African Grill - Number two - African Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

I found Okra African Grill looking on Yelp! My husband wanted to go to Chipotle, but we opted to try a different place in Omaha, so we tried this place. Coincidentally, it had a Chipotle-like concept of choosing your protein, starch, and extras, but I would choose it over Chipotle. Our family likes seafood, so did the "Build a Bowl" and chose shrimp and fish. There was a generous amount of shrimp, and the shrimp were not teeny! I wrestled with getting the Fufu (mashed yam) or rice, and ended up getting the red rice. I'm still curious and would want to try the Fufu next time. Someone chose to get black-eyed peas in place of rice, and was very happy with that. I would recommend getting the tomato salad, which is like a pico, as a side. It's a crunchy and refreshing addition to the bowl. It's personal preference, but we liked the fried plantains. We also liked the spinach (Gboma/Eguisi Desi) sauce best with the shrimp. Imo you have to put some thought into your protein and sauce combinations. Peanut butter sauce seems like it would go great with chicken. It was a pleasure to meet the owner of the establishment. She was very articulate and knowledgable about the food, as well as the surrounding area. read more

Okra African Grill - Fish and tomato sauce - African Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Okra has an excellent variety of choices including meats, seafood, and veggies. They also offer a wide variety of vegan options as well and are very clear about what options are vegetarian/vegan. The menu is also very customizable! I loved this place and can't wait to go back! read more

This was amazing! I tried the lamb bowl; it was tender and moist. Every bite was full of delicious flavor. This meal was pure enjoyment, especially with a fresh lemonade. read more

I'm totally in love with this restaurant. Though sadly I have only been able to dine in once (out on the patio!) and another time for take out... but maybe after writing this I'll go immediately for lunch! It's a fast casual vibe (order and pay at counter) but that's not a bad thing at all. And the food is oh so good! Build a Bowl is my favorite way to go and you really can't mess it up. Just pick some things that sound tasty (plantains!) and fill up with some tasty African food. read more

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This place is so good especially for a different type of food experience! We tried two of the staple Togolese dishes--ablo and peanut butter chicken--both were very decision and unique. The owner's son waited on us and he was very polite and knowledgeable--we will be back! read more

Poor customer service. Actually rude. Food lack African taste. Sparse protein in bowl. Mostly rice. Absolutely would not recommend. Cafeteria style rudeness. read more

This was the first time my husband and I tried this establishment or African food in general. We absolutely LOVED it! Very clean. Nice and friendly staff. Both meals tasted delicious and we will definitely return to try more off the menu. The plantains were the perfect sweet and I had a side of black eyed peas. They were seasoned to perfection. My jellof rice was absolutely delicious. Everything was delicious I had a clean plate. We ordered the ginger lemonade which she hand made and it was delicious with a boast of ginger flavor. I was given a sample of the hibiscus lemonade which is also handmade and it was a delicious combination of flavors, not too sweet either. read more

Okra African Grill - Jellof Rice Special & Ninas Lamb Bowl Special - African Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

I ordered the bowl. White rice, steak, fried plantains, tomato sauce with feta cheese. My other half had the chicken with peanut sauce. The peanut sauce wasn't the best. The steak was more like a roast. I do under stand the price of things are going up. The price you pay and you only get to pick one meat and choose up to four toppings. The toppings were very limited. The service was ok the person that help me didn't smile when I was trying to joke with him. The place was very quiet not very many people inside at the time I was in. I can at least say I tried it but I won't return. read more

Okra African Grill - Ninas High-Protein Steak Bowl Special - African Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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It's ok. Like buffet style, takes forever. They moved locations. Expensive. Customers don't tip the drivers.

Personally think food is overpriced for what you get. African food is meant to be affordable and filling. I just think it fails in price & quantity read more

Delicious food and lemonade, would definitely recommend. The service was fast and the place is nice and clean. read more

Okra African Grill - Fufu with Egusi Soup - African Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

Review from Summer 2020 Came here with some friends to try something new! Wasn't sure what to expect but I really enjoyed it. You order and pay at the counter (kind of like a chipotle) and can either order a "African specialty" or build your own bowl. I had the Ablo Special and thought it was delicious! If you're looking for some flavorful unique cuisine- check it out! read more

First time customer and we were quite impressed! Ok people go to Okra African Grill Go up to the counter and say "I've never been here so tell me what to do." It's like Chipotle style ordering. I got the steak, joloff rice, veggies, plantains, black eyed peas and tomato sauce. My husband got the pork special. DRinks were fruit punch & mango lemonade So so good and huge portions read more

Okra African Grill - Dinner and drinks - African Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

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I love this so much. Nothing is over-priced, and there are giant portion sizes if you want them, too. I've grabbed food to go at least a dozen times from Okra now -- going back to their previous location even. No matter the dish, you will find it has so much flavor, such fresh ingredients, and as long as you don't over-eat (which can be very difficult) it's super healthy. It sure doesn't taste like health food, though! If they had a location a little closer to Elkhorn, I'd get food here every week. I most often get the chicken with the peanut butter sauce, red rice, beans, grilled veggies, tomatoes, roasted sweet potato, and fried plantains. Yeah, I know that last ingredient isn't all that healthy... I'm trying to cut back, but one or two small slices won't hurt :) read more

My friend and I went on a lunch date at Okra! One of our friends shared with us her experience and she said it was delicious, so we decided to try it out. Okra is located on Pacific St, in the shopping plaza next to Massage Envy and Starbucks. As we walked in we saw that they had their menu on the wall. There's an array of food to choose from. I like that you can choose what to put in your bowl like sauce or extra veggies. I decided to try the Jaffa rice bowl. It had chicken, vegetables, tomato sauce, and fried plantains. The mix was just amazing. A great blend of sweet and savory! I also liked that the container that the food came in is reusable and microwavable. If you're looking for a good lunch spot and enjoy trying been types of food, I recommend checking Okra out! read more

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Delish African cuisine from Okra! I built my own bowl and loved the wide range of options. I went with red rice, lamb, peanut butter sauce, sweet potatoes, black eyed peas, and veg. I want to try all the different combinations of meats and veggies! I really enjoyed the meal and I love trying different cuisines, so glad this place is here in Omaha. They only deliver in a 10-mile radius so I always pick up my order, but never had any service issues. read more

Excellent food! The peanut butter chicken was a great mix of plantains veggies chicken sauce and rice. The sauce is unique and does not taste like the classic Asian peanut butter sauce. It is order at the counter like Chipotle so you get the food quick and a huge selection of fresh juices. read more

Okra African Grill - Peanut Butter Chicken Special - African Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

The food is fabulous! Flavors, freshness and options are incredible. Thank you, Nina! read more

Delicious! If you're not familiar with this cuisine or restaurant, think Qdoba with different flavors and spices. You walk up, choose your rice, your beans, your protein, etc., and end up with a flavorful and amazing finished product. They also offer standard menu items, one of which is the immediately addictive peanut butter chicken. My wife's eyes rolled back when she first tasted it, and at the end of the meal she said "this is the best new food I've tried in years!" There are also dumplings, vegan options, and other varieties. Everything tastes fresh and perfectly prepared. The hot sauces deserve mention: the hot is very hot and the medium is pretty hot too. Quick, efficient service, fair prices, and very tasty food. If you haven't tried it yet, give it a shot. We're definitely coming back. read more

Stopped in for dinner early on a Saturday evening. You order at the counter, pay and take a seat. My wife has to eat gluten free and the friendly young lady helping us let us know most everything there is gluten free. I enjoyed the peanut butter chicken and my wife made her own bowl. I also tried the mini beef empanada and we shared some plantain chips and avocado dip. All in all everything was extremely flavorful and well enjoyed by us. The prices are reasonable and the portions were very filling to us. We left full. I really wanted to try that bread pudding, maybe next time. I did enjoy the ginger lemonade. That ginger gave it a nice bite. Keep up the good work! read more

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Very fresh food! And such a clean establishment. I didn't know what to expect at all since this was my first time eating African food but it was good! I think I need to try it again to tweak it more to my liking. It was very similar to chipotle-- you make your own rice bowl. I got the tropical tea for a drink and that was honestly my favorite part. So refreshing! Give it a try -- it may not be for everyone but it was definitely good! read more

Okra African Grill - My creation! Chicken and their peanut butter sauce with their special rice and some veggies. - African Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

I didn't know what to expect, but I really loved their food! All of the ingredients tasted fresh and flavorful, and the meat was well made. One of my favorite parts is their tomato-based house sauce - it tied all of the flavors together well! It's cool because they have unique ingredients like plantains, but the way they serve it is familiar (similar to "make your own bowl" places like Chipotle). I will say - the ingredients have a slight spiciness to them, but it's not too overwhelming in my opinion! Lastly, the beignets were so good (and not too pricey). They were fluffy and soft on the inside, with a slightly crunchy outside - so yummy! I will definitely be going again and getting the beignets with chocolate! read more

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Great service, lots of choices (loved the vegetarian options), delicious food and clean.

This place is amazing. The menu is set up where you can choose your own rice bowl with many options to select from or you can order curated meals from their menu if you don't feel like making those decisions. There was not one thing that me and my partner ordered that we didn't love. Plus, each meal comes with a lot of food. I'm disappointed we haven't gone here sooner. read more

Okra African Grill - Inside - African Near Me - Omaha, Nebraska

First time having this and it was great Super flavorful and so much variety to choose from. read more

This was my first visit to Okra African Grill. I was curious about the specialty dishes and decided on the beef kabob dish called the Ablo Special. Service was good with selecting additional sides of potatoes and beignets for dessert. The kabob meat was tough in texture and lowered my rating even though the flavor was very good. I had to chew and chew in order to break the meat down to swallow it. The Grilled Fish Fillet Special took an extra 15 minutes to cook and was worth the wait, coming out fresh and flaky. The plantains are sweet and moist to the taste buds. The beignets were soft and at room temperature, not the warm and crisp style I was hoping for. Overall, an average experience at this eatery. Perhaps, I didn't get the tender cuts on the kabobs. If I do return, I would definitely go with the grilled chicken with rice and beans. read more

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