Well, well. Who knew you could get bomb (kids still say "bomb", right?) Senegalese food one PATH…read moreride away? It's probably faster to come here than Harlem. The Nem were the perfect crunchy, savory start. My Thiéboudienne (the national dish) was hearty and loaded with flavor--even more impressive, the spice-filled marinade had seeped into every part of the whole fish, something that I don't always find in other Senegalese restaurants. The Thiébou C'est Bon (grilled tilapia with seafood rice) was equally mouth-smacking, loaded with a tasty onion sauce that had us grinning. And for the meat lovers, the chewy Lamb Dibi should satisfy. Portions were huge enough to satisfy any hungry big mama. The place is completely no frills, so don't expect even heat to be working on frigid nights. Just don your Canada Goose and you'll be fine--the piping hot, freshly cooked dishes will make up for it.

No frills, Jersey gem, amazing mom & Pop Senagalese eats. Glad I do not have to go all the way to…read moreHarlem when Mawo is a few minutes by drive! Spring rolls - so interesting! You can taste the Vietnamese influence from the French colonial rule during IndoChina Wars. While hard times, it's bittersweet when we see how our marginalized ancestors will still do their best to adapt and make delicious food for the family Entrees - I am still quite new to Senagalese food so will not try to butcher it. But really make me tear up how cultural exchange influence each other. I taste familiarity yet entirely new experience in some of the dishes. And definitely, feels right at home at the same time.

Love to see diversity in this food court. Got to try this West African vendor and I'm super…read moreimpressed with the food. I got the Jollof Salmon Bowl ($22) and it was phenomenal. Would come back to order other items on the menu again. Funny thing is that they give out fortune cookies.

Absolutely wonderful food…read more Think of it as a chipotle for West African food. The chicken yasa bowl was 9/10, beef suya bowl was 10/10. Friendly and quick service even if the line was long. Restaurant is in a nice open air food court. Great place to enjoy the meal.

This was our last stop when we were hanging out in Times Square on a Friday night…read more The long line, the security at the front door checking ID, I was confused - is this a restaurant or club? Apparently at night it's a combination of both. It was packed and the music was extremely loud. We had to wait for a table and everyone was really dressed up - I guess I didn't get the Memo. The food and drinks were really good and the staff were working hard to keep up with the overwhelming amount of people. I read that Lagos has great food and drinks and they did not disappoint. Lagos decor was exquisite and on point. It was great admiring the display of artifacts on the walls. It was also a great place to people watch. The restaurant was a nice party vibe and everyone was having a great time even the staff. Of course the gratuities were included in your check and I wasn't surprise.

First visit to Lagos Restaurant…read more This was my first time visiting Lagos Restaurant, and overall it was a nice experience. The ambience was really pleasant great lighting and a comfortable vibe that makes it a good place to relax and enjoy a meal. I only ordered a starter this time: goat meat pepper soup. I originally wanted the catfish pepper soup, but they were out of it. The goat meat pepper soup had great flavor, but it was very spicy so spicy it felt like my tongue was about to fall off! If you enjoy a lot of heat, you'll probably love it. The service was good, and my drink was nice as well. Even though the pepper soup packed a serious punch, I still enjoyed the overall atmosphere and experience. Looking forward to coming back and trying more items on the menu.

I reviewed B&D in 2013 but have no memory of that. Buffet options aren't labeled so it might not be…read moreperfect if you're risk-averse or have health concerns but everything's good here. My last trip here included (I believe) cassava leaf sauce, chicken, beans and a fiery hot sauce.

This review is for the second location that recently opened on 9th Avenue, near 42nd Street…read more I have had food from this African style self-serve takeout several times, and the food is very good. The spicing can be quite different from other styles of cuisine, but whether or not you like it is a personal decision. I liked most of the food that was offered. I found the baked chicken to be excellent. The stewed chicken and the goat dish were also very good. Vegetables are all excellent...from greens to cabbage to carrots...all are delicious. The whole fish has a distinctive strong taste that took some getting used to...perhaps a lot of paprika and red pepper, but I'm not really sure...certainly a nice portion size. Staff is very friendly and hospitable. Highly recommended.

Cuisine: 9 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 4 Value: 9 Overall: 9 I am not an expert in West African cuisine, but all I can say about the food here is, "Holy shit! It's good!" The setup inside this dimly lit restaurant had a bunch of steam tables offering various beef and chicken dishes, a handful of rice options, and a bunch of salads/fruits. Having no idea what we were looking at, we asked the friendly owner for some advice. After some contemplation, two of us made a plate with all beef over some jollof rice, and another with basically all chicken items over a different type of flavorful rice. We knew it was too much, but our goal was to figure out what we would come back for. Honestly, I did not enjoy most of the chicken because it's sitting in steam trays getting overcooked. Not saying they were terrible, but it all fails in comparison to all the great beef offerings. OMG! You really can't go wrong with any of the beef dishes. My cuisine rating is really based on the various beef items, the yummy veggies, and both amazing rice. The current price is $10.99 per pound regardless what you fill your box with, except a couple of items. We filled our two boxes with about 4lbs of food. Obviously too much, but we got to try many things. No doubt I will be back asap for round two.

Dirty, disgusting and rude staff. Was grossed out to the point where I couldnt even eat. the…read moreoutside is filled with tuns bikes from food delivery drivers as this must be a hang out of theirs. feels like there is something more going on to this place then just serving food.

great fufu and egusi soup and impeccable customer service. Must try in new york city best jerk…read morechicken

Theyre food is really yummy i was eating eugsi and dreaming of it even afterwards theyre definitely…read morea bit expensive but the quality is great

This was such a special experience. My fiancé is Caribbean (Trinidadian) so being able to share a…read moremeal that reflects flavors from his culture and watching his reaction to how incredible everything tasted, made it even more meaningful. Every dish was thoughtful, flavorful, and beautifully executed. You can really feel the intention behind the menu. The ambiance, the energy, the service, it all came together perfectly. Absolutely worth the reservation wait. This is more than just a meal, it's an experience I'd recommend to anyone.

Notably known for being the hardest place to get a reservation right now and one of the hottest…read morerestaurants in city! Glad we were able to get a reservation for 7:30pm on a Friday. We arrived a little bit early and were told that they're wrapping some tables up. There's a 2 hour seating limit, so it seems like they do follow that pretty closely. We were seated pretty promptly with the menus laid out before us. The menu is organized in a way where the portion of the food gets bigger as you go down the list. We had 4 small shares, 2 large shares and 1 dessert for our party of 2: CRISPY OKRA: Be wary of the spice! They serve it with a cucumber-yogurt based sauce to balance out the heat. The okra was indeed fried til they're crispy and there was no longer the slimy aspect of the okra. Would recommend this, even if you think you don't like okra. CURRIED GOAT PATTIES: If you've had Chef Kwame's patties at CitiField, it's even better! The curried goat is heavily seasoned (might actually be a bit salty on its own), but balanced out with the mango chutney and crema. The crust is incredibly buttery and flaky -- one of the best patty crusts I've had. EGUSI TORTELLINI: A bit salty if you were to consume the components separately. I realized that the tortellini was better if you one bite it, rather than cutting into it. They gave a generous serving of Dungeness crab and the tomato based sauce was divine! I do wish there was a little more filling in it, because I couldn't tell you if I actually tasted much of the egusi. WINGS (SPECIAL OF THE DAY): Sticky, smoky, meaty, and everything you look for in a good wing. The wings are brined and smoked for two days and you could absolutely tell in it flavors. They were served with a mayo-based sauce that I didn't really think it needed, because the wing spoke for itself! BRAISED OXTAIL: I wasn't expecting the portions to be big, but I was surprised to be served 4 big pieces of oxtail. We ended up taking the leftovers home, which tasted even better the following day. The oxtail was tender and fell off the bone. I'm usually not a fan of carrots, but the carrots and chayote squash picked up the aromatics from the braising while still maintaining its crunchy texture. I'm thoroughly impressed when an establishment can get me to eat carrots LOL. The highlight of this dish was surprisingly the rice and beans. Believe me when I tell you how fluffy they were! MAMA DUKE'S SHRIMP: Three fat shrimps served with 4 slices of their Texas toast -- my absolute favorite of the night! The shrimps were juicy and cooked perfectly. Took me about 4 bites to really finish the shrimp. The sauce was rich and soaked up quite nicely with the fluffy Texas toast, which is very similar to a thick milk bread. THE BODEGA SPECIAL: Do not skip out on the dessert here, because this is the star of the show. The Bodega Special is their rendition of a cosmic brownie and powdered donut. This was a much more elevated experience of a nostalgic dessert. The ice cream was light and carried a similar texture to a powdered donuts, while the cosmic brownie was rich and decadent -- solid on its own, but even better together! Our experience here was wonderful, from the service to food. Our server made sure to explain everything thoroughly and the staff tended to us with a lot of care. This was an elevated experience that reflected the soul of the kitchen in its food. Also, fire playlist LOL the music selection was superb. I totally get the hype!

Incredible Ethiopian cuisine in the East Village. It's a below street level step to get through the…read morefront door. Once through the door, you're greeted with a smile and a table to sit at. The service at Awash is amazing. They're there to do their job, helpful with menu questions and speedy with any orders. Awash is a low lit restaurant with comfortable seating perfect for hearty conversations. The food is great. The flavors are there. The portions are pretty good for what you pay. Don't shy away from trying new items on the menu, you won't regret it.

Fantastic Ethiopian spot in alphabet city. Great stylish interior. Is located downstairs. Service…read morewas excellent. Quick attentive and friendly. Food was amazing. Tasty and just like I'm used to back in DC spots like Dukem. Highly encourage to try this spot.

Literally hole in the wall. Its decent. I was craving the Jollof rice, thay hit. Meat came out…read morefresh. Spices was good. But the pricing was a bit higher than expected considering their set up.

I kinda like this weird place! We call it alley way chicken cos, well, it's chicken in an alley…read moreway. You can get fish too. And lamb. But don't get the lamb cos it's super over cooked and dry. Fish and chicken are great. Jollof rice is a prize. Mosquitoes all over the place, so ask them for some spray. They got it! Nice people. Tiny loo if ya gotta wee.

This is a multi-floor bar, restaurant, and lounge. I came with a big group. They checked IDs at the…read moredoor and let everyone in without issue. Even though we were just having drinks and not eating, they let us sit at the tables on the second floor. The music was great. Lots of afro beats. Drink service was fast.

This place is very expensive but that's to be expected given the location. Came here with a friend…read moreand it was our first time. The location had a good vibe but way too loud. I appreciated that they had sports on large screens. We came here with no reservation but had no issue being seated. Our servers were quick and attentive. I ordered the Jollof rice with beef and my friend got the red stew. Unfortunately we both had mixed feelings about our meal. For starters, my Jollof rice was great however I thought the beef would be mixed in. It was spicy with it getting spicier with each bite. Regardless it was very expensive for the little bit of rice you get. You have to order one of additional sides to make it worth it. Unfortunately that just drives the price up. The beef was good and tender but nothing special. There wasn't anything unique about it that stood out to me. Similarly my friend was also got the same beef dish and felt the same. Speaking of, she got the Red Stew and was underwhelmed. It felt more like a spicy sauce than a stew. You could eat it with a fork. She also wasn't much of a fan of the rice but admitted she had a personal preference for sticky rice. The beef was also outside of the "stew". In the end, we both enjoyed our meals and had leftovers to take home. The food for all of my complaints was good. Even she thought so but just wasn't special. Made me instead want to bring her to a different African restaurant in the future. I would this place is great as a lounge with solid food. Given that it specializes in West African food is a good bonus. Makes it very unique and worth checking out. Though I suspect that they're better options in the city for that. Would we go again, probably not.