Food was ordered off a QR code menu on your phone, not with a waiter. I ordered jollof rice with boneless chicken thigh and the wait wasn't long at all. This was my first time trying jollof rice or Nigerian food in general and I enjoyed it! The rice was in some kind of tomato sauce with spices. The spice level was perfect for me, not too hot or boring. The chicken thigh was tender and had soo much flavorful sauce. My total was 23 and some change after tax and tip, slightlyyy steep but still worth it. I left a very full and satisfied customer. read more

Pass D Jollof - Jollof Rice with Chicken Thigh - Soup Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Was very excited to get some Authentic food while traveling to the area. Asked for water and noticed stuff floating in our water immediately after pouring from their pitcher. Ordered the Egusi soup and it was disgusting with no flavor. Asked if I could replace the dish with something else due to the lack of flavor and was told no. The service received was unfortunately very disappointing as the initial request was not for a refund but rather to order something less costly and the establishment to keep the remaining funds from my order. Would never dine this establishment again. read more

Don't even play yourself... it's delicious Every bite hits like it knows exactly what it's doing. We pulled up and the owner was right there, warm, welcoming, and real humble. Took great care of my coworker with a poultry allergy without making it a whole thing. That kind of service sticks with you. Everything came out hot and fresh, like it didn't spend a second waiting around. And listen... the flow of Uber Eats pickups had us looking around like, "okay wait... this place is that spot." Busy for a reason. You can feel the love and the community in the room. They've got liquor, plenty of seating, and a coffee bar on the way which is about to take things to a whole new level. Tap in with Pass D Jollof... just come hungry and ready to enjoy. read more

Pass D Jollof - so good we had to take some home - Soup Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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My goddddd. Egusi and fufu were fantastic. A bit loud inside but honestly everything just goes quiet with your first bite. Amazing. So delicious. The added protein we had on the side was real good too. Highly recommend. read more

Pass D Jollof - Fufu/Pounded yam and egusi , additional protein of chicken - Soup Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I wish I could recommend this place. I took my mother here for her birthday so that we could both try Nigerian food for the first time. We had jolloff, beef stew and fufu. The rice was okay and the fufu didn't taste like anything. The stew had a good flavor overall, the meat was just so dry and tough. read more

Pass D Jollof - Fufu Jollof Plate (Choose Protein) - Soup Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I haven't eaten much Nigerian food, but I am currently broadening my palate by trying cuisines unfamiliar to me. I arrived at Pass D Jollof so excited to try a new dish. We arrived early Friday evening and there was no wait, although the restaurant began to fill up as we finished up. We were seated by someone, but after that, we had minimal interaction with the waitress. There were no utensils set out on the table, but there was a container of assorted utensils on it. I found that a little different; I'm not sure if the container was supposed to be there. I'd hope that people don't usually select their own utensils. I don't trust everyone; some folks are gross & inconsiderate of others lol. Anyway. You scan a QR code and order from the menu yourself. You have the option to pay right away, or keep your tab open in case you decide to order more. I went with Efo Riro because it sounded delicious and I'm constantly battling low iron. Great choice. I ordered it with rice. (I stole the tomato from my friend's plate). The food came out PIPING hot, & there was plenty of it. My Efo Riro was comforting, flavorful, & very filling. I only wish there were more meat in the stew. My friend told me that her Jollof was some of the best she's had. The vibe is casual, yet a little swanky. There's a full bar and TVs. And since it was Friday, there was also a live DJ. read more

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First time eating Nigerian food so I'm going to keep the review simple. We're Caucasian and Asian in this fam, so take everything I say with that context. Loved: Puff-puff. Everyone loved them. As it says, like a donut but also totally it's own thing. Mmmm. Beef Suya Fries. 2/4 votes from the 4 of us but I really liked it. Almost the consistency of a beef teriyaki, a little more dry and tough, with the fries and sauce it was a good combo of flavors and textures. On fries was preferred over the beef alone. Jollof and chicken stew. Who doesn't love a seasoned rice, and the stew was rich and flavorful. Some sort of chicken dish. I'm not seeing it in the online menu so I'm not sure exactly what it was. Good, not our fav, but juicy with a nice sauce. Not a fan: Fufu/eba. I kind of liked it with the stew, but my bread-loving family couldn't quite latch on to this mochi-textured carb. Egusi. Another one we just couldn't get into though Fufu Egusi was the whole reason we came. Consistency and flavor of the seed mash didn't match our palate. Beef suya (without fries and sauce). I liked the flavor but agreed with the family that the sauce and mixed texture with the fries made it better. Maybe this with jollof... read more

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I have continued to order from PDJ through all iterations of their menu and since they have moved to their permanent restaurant location downtown. I have still not yet had a chance to dine in the new restaurant but I know someone who attended an event there. Sounds like it's great. I still continue to order via Ubereats and DoorDash - and I now have my go-to items. The Asun is by far their best menu item. The jollof can be a hit or miss - sometimes it's too dry. Moinmoin is also hit or miss but mostly a hit (ie it's usually good). They have suya too. Overall their food is always well packaged and well sealed and I'm happy to continue ordering. read more

Just updating with pictures of food and ambiance. See previous review, my sentiments are the same. The jollof can be more consistent though. Could be more Smokey, less stewy. Front staff differs on pleasantry. One lady (who handles the bar and take outs) always acts stern but servers are excellent. read more

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Good was great - but they were understaffed. This was my first time trying Nigerian food and it was yummy. I didn't love the service however, you order from a QR code which feels impersonal and the staff seemed overwhelmed. read more

Pass D Jollof - Fufu and Egusi soup - Soup Near Me - Seattle, Washington

You are able to seat yourself and order off a QR code, order online and they bring the food to your table. There is very minimal interaction but they do check in on you and if you're enjoying the food. This was my first time getting Nigerian food, and I really liked the chicken. The skin and overall flavor was amazing. The egusi was good, but I wished it was spicer like the Jollof rice. I was really surprised how much I liked the fufu, I was worried it was going to be more chewy and dense but I really enjoyed it. My friend got the Jollof rice and chicken which was a great choice as well. The restaurant was spacious and I appreciated that they had a handwashing sink at the front counter as some of the food was meant to be eaten by hand. Overall, loved the food and I will definitely come back! read more

Pass D Jollof - Egusi Soup w/Chicken - Soup Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Sure, Ghana was playing Colombia in the World Cup, so the place was packed on a Friday night. But even accounting for that, the restaurant hurt. Service was rough, dishes lacked freshness, and the flavors never lived up to the hype. If this is supposed to be the best Nigerian food in Seattle, I left unconvinced. read more

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Is with a heavy heart that I update this food review. I have gone into the restaurant itself numerous times and the portions are great, but when you order online, the food portions are poor. So much so that I usually end up getting a refund from Doordash. I do believe the kitchen is retaliating against me for reporting missing portions of my meals. I can't in good faith recommend this restaurant until the owners/managers rectify the situation with me. As a fellow Nigerian, getting this type of service and treatment is so disappointing. To the owners, please do the right thing and talk to whoever is in the kitchen that is purposely giving me extremely small portions of food when the food itself already cost $30, $40 or even $50. In the event, the owners contact me or respond to this, I have no problem updating my review. read more

The food was good, but the ordering process would have worked better if the server had checked to see if all our items came out. Our entrees came out before anything else, and we were done with our main course before receiving our drinks or appetizers. If we haven't already prepaid, those items would've been skipped. I've seen successful versions of this ordering QR code method on a much larger scale. I'm sure the same process would work here. Kudos to the server who took ownership of the mistake and made an effort to correct it. BB read more

Pass D Jollof - Jollof & Chicken - Soup Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Everything was delicious and came out surprisingly quickly! It was our first time trying Nigerian food and we loved it! There was a sink in the middle of the restaurant to wash your hands. We knew from videos that fufu wasn't to be chewed, but to be dipped and swallowed, and it was much easier than I expected! (I have struggled with swallowing pills in the past but this is much easier and much tastier!) My only complaint was that the music was a little loud and it was occasionally difficult to hear my friend across the table, but we could have just been tired and talking quietly. Overall I had an amazing experience and will definitely be back! read more

Pass D Jollof - Beef Suya (spicy) (bottom left), fufu and egusi soup - Soup Near Me - Seattle, Washington

As a wheelchair user this place is *barely* accessible. There is a massive step up the front and I had to have my gf pull me backwards up the stair. If they got a portable ramp or installed a permanent one it would make a huge difference. As for the food it made my gf's soul sing. I have a very low spice tolerance and the meat pie and puff puff was incredible. The Jollof was too spicy for me after a couple bites but my gf devoured most of it. It's really good food, easy service, and pretty inside. The music is good too!! read more

Pass D Jollof - Jollof & Chicken - Soup Near Me - Seattle, Washington

First time trying Nigerian food. I have no previous experience to tell whether it is the best or worst version of itself but as a first timer it was very good. I found it to be a fun and unique style of eating. I got the egusi with fufu. Didn't like the hand pie though. I like how there is a non halal version of protein provided. The only thing that should improve is the service. I was waiting for about 10 minutes for a waitress to take my order until I realized that you order on your phone. Wish that was made more clear when I was seated. Also small portions for the meat. Update: went a second time. Thought it was rude that the tip option was picked for me. I won't be back for that reason. read more

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The food here is still amazing and you must check it out. I so enjoy that is more I'd a shower, quiet environment for more intimate dining experiences. It's only disappointing in regards to service, in my opinion, which I hope to see improve. I prefer a more personable dining experience and being greeted at entry, but it's off putting that you must scan to order everything and flag them down for service unrelated to the QR code on the table. I hope to see that change as they acquire more staff in the future. read more

Pass D Jollof - Island storm, new drink! Delicious - Soup Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have been forever wanting to try Nigerian food. Specifically Egusi soup and fufu. A surprise date night provided the opportunity!!! It's Seattle so expect to pay for parking and for it to be a bit challenging. We found good parking though so no complaints from me. Walking in, it was so open and clean and inviting. There was great music playing, made you want to groove to it, not gonna lie lol. We were sat immediately and given the QR code to check the menu and order. Really simple ordering. We ordered the Egusi soup with beef, fufu, meat pies, cow skin and tripe with jollof and plantains. Everything was delicious! Honestly the tripe and beef skin was not tender enough for me. I like tripe too and am just used to it being cooked longer for a more tender bite. It was a good amount of food that e needed to take home leftovers. Great leftovers to have too. DEFINITELY coming back. Memorable experience!! Excited to try different items in the menu. read more

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Came with a group of friends and got to try most of the dishes on the menu! The food was amazing and price is super reasonable. Would come back again! read more

Pass D Jollof - Jollof & chicken - Soup Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Excellent first meal! Loved the space. Open, clean and welcoming. We ordered meat pies, which I will be dreaming of, jollof rice with goat and egusi soup with chichen things and fufu. Delicious! Our food came out fast and fresh. Cant wait to go back. read more

Food was amazing! I got the okra soup and added chicken for extra $2 and fufu was included! I wish the soup would have protein included already but it was pretty good, just not sure if I'd come here again. The okra soup plus chicken was 23.95 but the Kampala colada I got was $8.95! It was pretty good but very expensive for the size of the drink... Service is amazing, the food came out pretty quick and the employees were very welcoming. The food tasted very authentic!!! I never swallow my fufu but the okra soup makes it very easy to. The ambiance is really nice too, good seating, lighting and music! The whole visit was amazing, however I don't know if I'd come here again to get my dose of soul food. read more

Pass D Jollof - Kampala colada - Soup Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This was the most unique Seattle Restaurant Week place of my circuit! It's not every day you'd have Nigerian food and it was so accessible from downtown! Unfortunately the execution was problematic. The atmosphere is very chill and you order by QR code. But when they brought me my food there were no utensils to eat it with and it took a second for them to notice, not even when I first sat down. The first course I had was the Tilapia soup, which definitely had some spice to it, but it also had loads and loads of salt. I was unable to finish it. The main course was stir fried veggies with snail and goat. The curry goat was not bad but the snails were weird. The biggest and toughest escargot I've ever had. It was a big plate though but the flavor didn't sit too well with me. For dessert they brought me a cup of ice cream. What I expected was Puff Puff which from the Yelp photos is like a simple donut with the ice cream? They didn't even mention they were out and would I like something else instead? They were genuinely confused that I wasn't satisfied with just a simple cup of vanilla ice cream. After much fussing they offered me some samosas, which I was no longer in the mood for so I just took them to go, which I guess is fine, but they were clearly not that prepared to show off their best for SRW which is too bad. We need more diversity in our cuisine, but they've gotta step it up to stand out in this town. read more

Pass D Jollof - Soup Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Our office moved closer to this area of Pioneer Square. Never had Nigerian food and decided to give it a try. You order at a kiosk my order was to go but you would do the same dining in. I went with the chicken jallof seemed appropriate to order a dish that's name is part if the menu. The jallof was very flavor wonderful mix of spices. Generous portion of four drumsticks. There was a person present to help with any questions who was very gracious and friendly. Would definitely like to try more of the menu. Nice to have something new and different in the neighborhood. read more

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Amazing flavor, great service and variety of dishes. Highly recommended. Quick service and the owners are amazing.

Seattle is fairly well represented with Ethiopian options, so it's exciting to see more options from elsewhere in Africa. Keep in mind this review comes from someone who knows next to nothing about Nigerian food. Pass D Jollof does a very brisk takeout business, but it's worth eating there. The Fufu (pounded yam, think moldable mashed potatoes) will be tender and creamy and perfect for scooping up bites from the stews. The Egusi (a melon seed, veggie soup) will introduce you to spices you don't experience in other cuisines in Seattle. The beef Suya (beef strip appetizer, typical Nigerian street bite) takes the spice journey even further. A great starter. And so many other stews and soups. As I said, rookie with Nigerian food. And maybe you are too! So give Pass D Jollof a try and the extremely friendly owner/chef will take care of you. read more

Pass D Jollof - Soup Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Did not like this place but maybe this type of food just isn't for me so don't want to discourage you from trying this place! We didn't like the beef stew mainly because the chunks of meat inside were so dry and tough- tasted way overcooked- but the flavor was excellent. We also tried egusi (melon seed stew) with chicken and fufu which was also okay. read more

Pass D Jollof has really excellent Nigerian food. My lunch buddy and I eat got the jollof with goat, and shared a plate of suya. The suya here is amazing. Such tender beef, covered in delicious spices (it can be a bit hot for my sensitive or refluxy folks out there), accompanied with plentiful raw red onion and tomato wedges to cut the richness and spice. Definitely get the suya!! We were both really impressed with the large pile of delicious jollof and hearty portion of tender, saucy goat. So, so comforting and homey. The meat is super tender, just be aware that there are a few bones to get around. I am generally a person of voracious appetites, but the portions here are large and appropriate for the price so I actually took home some leftovers for once and was busting out of my pants. Service here is interesting...you order via a QR code at your table. The interface works quite well and food came out astonishingly quickly. You don't really get checked on at all, though, so if you need anything like water refills or a box you really do have to try. The space is nice and large with lots of seating, mostly booths. Would be a great place to go with a medium sized group and try a lot of food. I am already plotting my return visit! read more

A good Nigerian restaurant to have if you're craving West African food! The Yelp reviews aren't great from what I've seen, but from my experience, it was good! The ambiance is pretty great! There's a lot of room, and it's nicely organized and decorated. I had their Egusi soup with chicken and it was tasty! The chicken was well seasoned and I liked that it was spicy. The Egusi soup was good too. I previously had it at a different restaurant before and I feel like this one was less seasoned than the other. The chicken was an extra $3 to add, but it was a decent size. I wish they added more chicken though. For the soup and chicken, it was about $18. The service was good. Server was nice. You order through a QR code that you scan at your table. There were two mistakes on the orders that my guests had, but the restaurant was able to fix it. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here and I'd come back if I'm craving Nigerian food! read more

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I've been desperately wanting to try jollof rice after reading so many books by Nigerian authors. Today I had the opportunity and I took it! The space is beautiful, first things first. The digital ordering system works wonderfully for groups. Each person orders and pays individually on their device, although there is an option for group ordering as well. The food itself was next level delicious. The perfect amount of heat. Be aware that the spice creeps up on you in the most delightful way. My friend had the vegan meal, beans, rice, and plantains. She enjoyed it a whole lot. The table favorite, however, was the egusi soup with fu fu. We collectively agreed that we'd all be back. I can't wait. read more

Excellent food. Trust the uber driver recommendation. Can't go wrong with the jollof. read more

Pass D Jollof - Jollof Rice (goat & fish), Beef Suya - Soup Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The flavors omg. I still think about this meal. The aromas alone will satisfy your taste buds. Everything was absolutely scrumptious. I ordered egusi soup, suya and my hub had okra. Everything was as delicious as it looks. Attentive and friendly service in a swanky locale. Give it a go! read more

Pass D Jollof - Nigerian Suya (so juicy!) - Soup Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Food was amazing, I ordered the jollof rice with cow skin, egusi with fufu and meat pie to go. Got all the way home and my pie was not in the bag today. Am disappointed. read more

We ordered dinner for delivery from Pass D Jollof, and it was good. We had meatpie (patties), jollofo rice with chicken, and plantains. I enjoyed the patties but hubby didn't. They contained ground beef, spices, and vegetables. The rice was tasty too, and was served with 2 drumsticks. The plantains were delicious and had the perfect texture. For dessert we ordered puff puff - a deep-fried snack, similar to doughnuts, Neither of us liked those. The order was correct and the food portions were good. My hubby and I each had a patty, and shared the rice, chicken, and plantains. We still have rice and plantains left. Overall a good dining experience and we will definitely give them another shot next time we are in town. read more

The meat in my egusi soup was so tough I couldn't even cut through it with a knife. It's pretty expensive so I thought the quality would be a bit better. read more

It was little hard to find However as soon as my partner and I walked in we get hit with the amazing aroma of spices and music definitely somewhere I felt invited to come back we walked in and they Greeted us warmly. As soon as I got home I posted about it, being pregnant an allergic to a lot of things is rough I'm so glad I found good food that fills me up an I'm not allergic to it. read more

Pass D Jollof - Egusi side with fufu - Soup Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good new bar in pioneer square. They only need to have more variety on beers ......................

I was really disappointed with my experience at this restaurant. The service was slow, and it felt like we were forgotten several times throughout the meal. We were served our food without plates to eat on. For the price, I expected much better quality and attention to detail. I usually try to give places the benefit of the doubt, but unfortunately this visit did not meet expectations. I hope they improve the service. read more

It was edible (but not for my taste buds). I did try it. The flavors were very basic and inauthentic I didn't care for it. I gave it away.

i did a generational run for seattle restaurant week! meaning, during the dates of SRW, i almost exclusively ate at restaurants that were part of the event. i believe this is one of the only nigerian restaurants in seattle, if not the only one. i was interested in trying nigerian cuisine, as it's kinda few and far in between everywhere i've lived. initially, i went into this excited to try. when you first walk in, the ambiance isn't bad at all. it isn't anything supremely special either, but there was some art on the walls and exposed brick. it was nice and clean too, even with a hand-washing station for when you finish your meal. it's a very calm atmosphere, even though it became moderately busy. for seattle restaurant week, they offered a three-course meal for $35, lunch or dinner. it came with an appetizer, an entrée, and a dessert. for the appetizer and entrée, there were two different choices. i went with the fish soup for the app and the peppered meats for the main. unfortunately, i think the kitchen got somewhat overwhelmed, which affected the service a lot. my courses were not brought out in the right order, and i think i wouldn't have gotten my appetizer if i hadn't said anything to the server. she also never refilled our waters despite coming by and noticing that our glasses were empty. i don't think she was really ready to serve the restaurant as it got busier, either. was it worth it for SRW? sadly, no. the food was very... mid. the entrée was stir-fried vegetables with a curried goat and, uniquely enough, snail. the two meats were on different levels and it made for a strange mouthfeel: the snails were very tough and chewy, while the goat was very tender and soft. i sort of wish it was just the goat on its own or a different choice than snail. the flavor was okay, too much black pepper. my appetizer (which was actually brought out second instead of first) also had wayyy too much black pepper in it; it was inedible -- i took a few bites and instantly felt bloated from the amount of pepper in it. in fact, there was no flavor besides black pepper. the standout from this meal was the dessert, named the puff puff. these were beignets with vanilla ice cream and honestly, they were delicious. overall though, i left feeling dissatisfied. due to the poor service as well, i'm hesitant to try this place again. maybe it was a fluke; i won't completely write it off just yet, especially because seattle needs more diversity in its palate. but so far, this was not the move. read more

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