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    Olatee Cafe

    3.7 (38 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Chicken, Jollof Rice, Spinach, and Plantain.
    MariaElena Z.

    Food: I informed my waiter that it was my first time visiting their restaurant. He came out with a little sampler for me and OMG, everything was so good! It was difficult to decide what I wanted. I went ahead and ordered Chicken, Jollof Rice, Spinach, Plantain, and ginger/pineapple juice. The chicken was a little tough but seasoned perfectly. I can drink the juice every single day. Service: Since it was my first time visiting OlaTee African Cafe, I didn't know what to expect. I did Google the restaurant an made a reservation a half an hour a before my arrival. According to what I found on Google, a reservation needed to be made. I arrived and waited for a bit and I quickly realized a reservation was not needed. I seated myself before my waiter approached me. He was initially attentive and thorough. The attention dropped off later on but no big deal. Atmosphere: The restaurant is beautiful, clean, and spacious. There was music playing which I absolutely loved (not too loud and not too low). I almost jumped out of my chair to dance until I remembered I was in pain, lol

    Jollof Rice with beef and Plaintains. It was excellent. Very Very good.
    Yolanda S.

    Please note I ordered delivery from this restaurant. I did not eat at the restaurant. I wanted an elderly relative from out of town to Sample African food and I purchased Egusi Soup and FuFu and Jollof Rice with beef and Efo Riro. The verdict. The food was excellent. It was flavored well and had the right spice. It was made fresh. Everything was delicious. Only CON. The only con I would have was regarding the Egusi. These people have the Egusi literally submerged in Palm Oil. I've never seen such a large amount of oil sitting on top of the Egusi as I did when I ordered it for the second day straight. Also, the portion sizes from the first day I ordered the Egusi to the second day were way different. It frustrated me so much my relative advised me never to order again from the restaurant. The Portion sizes need to be consistent especially when someone is paying over $20 for their meal. The man answering the phone was helpful throughout my ordering however on this issue he was a bit dismissive. He told me they put two spoonfuls of egusi in the bowl but I definitely recieved much less the second day. I have pictures so you can see.

    Egusi soup, goat pepper soup, fufu ball, and palm wine drink.
    Jess N.

    Both good and bad...Ordered DoorDash from this place. Food came fast and hot. Fufu was amazing. Soups were the perfect amount of spicy and lots of flavor. In saying this I couldn't get past the smell of a farm coming from the bowls. Both soups had a "gamey" flavor and smell. Like I licked the hoof of a cow. I really liked the goat pepper soup if it didn't have the overpowering farm animal flavor in it. I don't know if the meat was just "old" or if they always taste like this. I would love to try the goat pepper soup without the farm animal flavor. Palm wine was good but tasted like watered down yogurt with a hint of vinegar. I will try this place again for sure because I really want to like it and hope it was just an "off" experience.

    Nelly N.

    The food is delicious and the service is nice. I enjoy coming here. The ambience is cool and inviting. This is my new favorite spot.

    The customer service was absolutely amazing! They were so nice and friendly and going above and beyond giving us the best experience. They let us sample some of their items before purchasing. It was VERY clean on the inside and smelt amazing. The interior was super nice and welcoming. I will definitely be going here again!

    Beef was fatty and tough. The beef to the left is after I took all of the fat off the meat to atleast get something edible.
    Ashley P.

    Please go somewhere else for African Food. One star for the clean bathrooms. This place serves food cafeteria food style,l. Walked in yesterday, with two people in front of me, the only gentleman working there seem to forget there were two people still waiting to be served, he continued to socialize with the customer at the register for almost 5 mins after she paid for her food. When he got to me he was very short and not friendly. I got the half order of jollof rice and half beef price. Only two pieces of beef that were later tough and fatty and he charged me $5.50 for two ladles of stew! Will never be back. Way better quality African food restaurants.

    Container for take out Amala, ewedu and gbegiri.

    I ordered on uber eats. The food was good. I'd give it a 3. I think the stew could have been better. The serving was big and the meat was also quite big.

    Egusi Soup with swallow
    Jasmeen E.

    Went here for the first time recently. The owner is nice and the customer service is good. Here's what i tried: Egusi soup Okra soup Fufu This is in north Houston as opposed to most Nigerian spots being in southwest Houston.

    Inside of Olatee Cafe Love the layout and culture all around.  Very clean and nice staff,
    Daisy V.

    The service was great, place is very clean and shows culture all around. I'd like to say the older photos don't do it justice.

    Exceptional service, the food was incredible (super spicy for the spicy lovers!) & the ambiance was very nice :-) thank you for helping us find the right dishes for our first time!!

    Egusi soup, chicken, beef and fufu
    Raquel W.

    My first time having African food and when I tell you this food is fire I mean that this food is FIREEEEE!!!! Of course I got the egusi soup, fufu, jollof rice and for my meats I got chicken and beef! The food was so flavorful and I enjoyed it so much that I can definitely see myself craving it! Although everything that I had was delicious my favorite thing was the egusi and fufu. I seriously can't wait to go back! I'm really happy that my friend visiting introduced me to African food and especially to this spot in particular!

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    Food quantities are minuscule for the size. Give people the quantity of food comparable to the amount that they're paying.

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    4 years ago

    I did not eat egusi or any African food like I do now before I came here!!!! Let me tell you this is the best African food in Texas!!!!!!!!!

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    3 years ago

    I had Jollof rice with beef and two meat pies delivered through Uber eats. It was amazing! Taste was incredible!

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    4 years ago

    Consistently delicious food. The location is great too. I highly recommend this restaurant

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    i'm very pleased with the service and the food, this place is truly amazing and they were so helpful

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    4 years ago

    Love the food! We had the Jollof Rice and Beef Stew. The beef stew had an amazing sauce and the beef was super tender!

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    Of course I got the egusi soup, fufu, jollof rice and for my meats I got chicken and beef!

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    ChopnBlok - POST Market - Buka bowl...  short rib red stew

    ChopnBlok - POST Market

    (333 reviews)

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    Downtown

    My first West African food ever!!!…read more Tried GOLDEN BOWL as the nice lady at the cashier suggested. Jesus! It's mind-blowing! The Spices. The Aroma. The perfectly charred BBQ Chicken. The perfectly cooked Brown Rice accompanied by the Tomato Chutney of some kind. The Sauce is also out of this world. Had this and then head up to the Rooftop Garden with a Twin Star Boba in my hand. Had an amazing day at POST HOUSTON.

    What a way to kick off 2026... new year... new shiny badge... and new dining experiences…read more ChopnBlock is not new to Houston, but it was for me until recently. I can't believe I waited so long to try the GOLDEN BOWL. This is one of the best bites to enter my mouth in a long time. ChopnBlok is nestled away inside of POST Houston. Their menu is quaint, and in fact, the famous Golden Bowl was not visible on the menu. Fortunately, the had a few signature dishes on display - the Golden Bowl was one of them. The Golden Bowl is one of the most complex and well balanced dishes I've ever had. Sweet, salty, smoky, spicy, and soulful, this dish is an explosion for flavors that will have your tongue tingling. The succulent grilled chicken, fluffy jollof jambalaya, stewed plantain and crunchy black eyed peas work together to create an unbelievable mix of textures that keep you excited for the next bite... and the next... and then suddenly it's gone. My only regret was sharing the bowl with my husband. I could probably eat two orders in one sitting. If you haven't had a Golden Bowl, please do your tastebuds a favor and get yourself over to ChopnBlok.

    Afrikiko Restaurant - Egusi soup with fufu

    Afrikiko Restaurant

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    Food: We tried fufu. I got the okra and my husband got the…read moregoat. No picture because it just looked that good and I just wanted to eat it. Okra was delicious! It had so much flavor in it mmmm! My husband loved his goat meat he didn't leave behind a single thing, cleaned the whole plate...at his fufu and then some of mine. Service/ambiance: They are the sweetest people you'll ever meet. It was obvious we didn't know anything about the menu and several people approached us to help us get something they think we would like. Didn't even feel like we were eating out but instead eating at a friend's or family's house. We went a bit late so I think people were getting off work and it was clear that this place feels like home for everyone because they were coming just to hang out and eat. Such a lovely place and the best fufu I tried (after eating it I tried it at another few spots just for the comparison - no one could compare).

    Oooooooh sweet mother of pearl! I stumbled on a gem today! Afrikiko is on fire (though the door was…read moreopen so it was kinda chilly)!!!! From the minute I walked in, I knew that the odds would most likely be in my favor. First of all there are two huge portraits of the female proprietess and her husband flanking the cash register, in full Asante regalia. Which totally made me feel like I was in someone's living room looking at their mantle, versus at a restaurant. But it added a touch of culture and a huge sense of pride. There was a older man waiting for food, staring at the big screen tv, DANCING to the music. This is a great sign! Do you know how good this food is about to be, because I do, if it makes Papa DANCE!!! Oh yeah, I was getting excited. There was a fridge stocked FULL TO THE BRIM and spilling over onto the floor of every soda, both American and African, plus several types of beer. To me this read as "yup, you gone be thirsty after this FIYAHHHHHH"! And they weren't wrong! My food came out piping hot, relatively quickly, and paired with warm water for hand washing! Not every African restaurant is this traditional, so I again, knew it was about to go down!!!!! I would get into a lengthy description of the groundnut soup but that would waste more of your time reading, instead of driving, STRAIGHT TO Afrikiko!!! I will say that the side of spinach that I requested was so smooth and tomatoey and robust with flavor, that I was thoroughly surprised. I was expecting just a side of sautéed spinach, maybe a bit of onion or garlic, but that damn spinach was soooooo good I almost licked the bowl. If I could give 10 stars I would! This place will make me drive from Dallas yall! And you should too! Worth every single penny I spent! Thanks Afrikiko!

    Olatee Cafe - african - Updated May 2026

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