Bintimani is a community centered restaurant with a lot of heart soul and delicious food! I love…read morethe peanut stew and meat pies, the beef skewers, plantain and spinach dishes. It's vegetarian friendly, black owned and always a vibe, what more could you ask for?

Delicious food, great service! Recommend trying Bintimani's food if you want to have amazing food…read moreand support great people!

Arrived about an hour after opening and it was empty. Ended up sitting at the bar where I ordered…read moremy food and drinks. Both were great, I wish I could remember the name of the drink but it was great. I tried The fried Chicken wings and cassava with white rice. The wings were all right but the cassava was the real star of the show here! I would definitely order it again. Next time I'm in the Providence area. Definitely plan to check them out and try some other items off them menu!

Food was good after they gave me the wrong order and the wait was way to long for it not to be busy…read moreFood was good though.Casava Leaf white rice and fried spinach

The ladies working here could not be sweeter or more helpful. They explained all the different…read moreoptions and made sure I knew what was spicy, what kinds of meat I was getting, what ingredients were in the dishes and so on. They were happy to share their food culture with a newbie like me. The store front is easy to spot. Street parking only from what we could see. There is a sign on the door asking that you wear a mask while inside (unless seated). On the right as you enter is a counter with prepared foods in chafing dishes. There is a long menu board overhead on the wall. We placed the order and the staff dished it up. We grabbed a couple beverages from the cooler at the back and paid at the register, then sat to eat. Tips for those who prepared and served your food may be left in the tip jar by the register or added to your bank/credit card. They have goat as one of their meat choices, and when I have the chance, I get it. Some of their meat is cooked on the bone with a nice amount of fat, both of which add to the depth of flavors, but does make it a bit more difficult to eat, so just a heads up there. Both bone-in and boneless fish options are available also. Many of the dishes are cooked in a tomato base. If you are concerned about spice level, just ask. I had the idea that all the food options would be spicy. Some of it was, while some is not at all. The jollof rice for example is not spicy. I was given a red sauce on the side to put over my meal and boy howdy, that *was spicy! But as it was on the side, I was able to determine my level of heat. Good call by the young woman preparing our meals. The goat was cut in nice big tasty chunks. If you have never tried it, goat is a bit gamey, similar to lamb, but not quite the same. I was speaking to the owner about the baked options and suggested we try their new location in Providence. She tells me there are more food options there, including vegetarian/vegan as well as having a nice, new interior, over on Fountain Street. She also steamed a loaf of bread and brought it over to the table for us to try. Such a sweetheart! This is a mini loaf, and would probably be good for up to four people to share. She tells me you can eat it with chocolate or hot cocoa, cover it with butter, or use it to scoop up the beans or veg side dishes. Just depends on if you want sweet or savory. The loaf is extremely tasty, a bit sweet, dense as in this is one heavy loaf, but somehow also has a light texture. I'd eat this again for sure. I brought home another meal (and half that loaf) to eat later. I'm looking forward to sampling another dish and plan to check out their new location. We dined-in and this location has several large booth style seats. They also offer delivery through 3rd party providers or you can carry out. Even dining-in our meals were served in Styrofoam take out containers with plastic ware and paper towels for napkins. Cutting our meat choices with plastic ware is not easy and my dining companion gave up. It's very low key and family friendly here. The staff, who are mostly family here, placed our food on a table and they bus after ward. There are no condiments on the tables, or napkin holders. I've been to other restaurants that use this same format (order, pay, sit and eat or take out) and I don't mind the plastic ware, but it's not for everyone. There was a pretty brisk take out business happening so I guess there are plenty of folks who agree. The table and seat were clean as were the counters and other surfaces. The front window wall lets in a nice bit of sun, but on this cold day, it was chilly sitting nearby. Overall the food was good: not all of it is 'hot', although some is for sure and not overly spiced. The staff were extremely helpful and kind. If you have never tried this style food, come in and speak with the staff. They seem happy to help.

I'm Nigerian and go to Brown nearby. My schedule and apartment kitchen don't allow me to dedicate…read moreentire days to cooking Nigerian meals so I was excited to see that this restaurant offered delivery. I ordered rice and stew with beef as well as puff puff. The rice: As soon as I put the rice and stew in my mouth I was like 'what??' Unfortunately, the rice itself was extremely mushy and unsalted! That was a complete first for me. I couldn't even taste the stew with how wet and bland the rice was. I don't understand how a restaurant can struggle with something so simple yet so vital to Nigerian food, especially when you get $2.50 plates in Nigeria that nail it every time. The stew: It was only when I tasted the stew alone that I discovered it was actually nice. It's not the best I've had but the seasonings were correct. As I should have expected, it was not spicy. Really disappointing but I understand needing to appease to different customers. Again, I wasn't allowed to enjoy it because of how bad the rice was. The beef: Cooked very well yet not seasoned as much as it should have been. Thankfully it was not nearly as bland as the rice. It became perfect when I ate it with the stew. The puff puff: This is my all-time favorite snack that I order wherever I go. The puff puff here was well-shaped, fresh, and sooo soft. Thumbs up. Anyone ordering should note this is one of those restaurants that don't put sugar in it, so you'll have to dip the puff puff in sugar yourself. It is also the type without nutmeg. This place would be 4 stars if not for their rice. What an experience...

The nasty bitch at the counter has a fucking attitude she messed up my order with her hot spicy…read moreeven though I told her no spice in my food dummy did it anyway. If you can't follow ppl orders don't work get someone with good memory skills. I ordered spinach and fried chicken she burned the chicken I asked how much for a large spinach $15 I saw what she thinks a large should be it was very small so I said thats not a large dummy turn around and said that's her large so I'm done with African food very very expensive so call large knowing it's small unreal my money is too important to waste it on garbage.

Cassava leaf was delicious Meal price was reasonable, and…read morethe spinach was amazing. Will definitely be back!

On October 18, 2025 and November 15, 2025, a women led business called suis had their pop-up at The…read moreVillage PVD. The first time I randomly came across the pop-up sign outside and couldn't resist not going in and checking it out. After that, I started to follow them on instagram, @suis.ri. suis offers limited quantities of roll cakes, mini cake boxes, shio pan, choux, and beverages. I've had their jasmine milk matcha and the salted cookie butter matcha. Both drinks are DELICIOUS! The jasmine smell and flavor really comes through and I've gotten it both times I've visited the pop-up. The salted cookie butter matcha is a must get if you like/love speculoos. I've also tried the dubai chocolate tiramisu, biscoff cookie tiramisu, and mango coconut sticky rice mini cake box. They're all SOOOO good and packed with flavors!!! I don't think you can go wrong with anything you order from suis. On pop-up days, suis usually offers a free item with purchase for the first 12 customers so get in line early. It is definitely worth the wait! All the items are limited quantities so they do run out. Be sure to get there early and prepare to queue up. The line moves and you'll have time to look at the menu on your phone.

Service was excellent! The staff member (I can't remember his name) was super helpful and even let…read moreus taste the jallof rice and told us about the different options and make lots of recommendations to help us choose what to try our first time. I loved the jallof rice sample but decided to try the egusi stew with tilapia. It was very flavorful with a fair amount of spice. The fufu was really good and I enjoyed the red sauce that topped the entire dish. The egusi stew itself had a pretty strong shellfish flavor (from crawfish and I think something else). It wasn't my favorite, but I'm glad I tried it. I think next time I would definitely get the jallof rice :)

Beautifully decorated and unique, Suya Joint is a must visit destination in downtown Providence…read more I've had the pleasure of dining here a few times now and each time I'm even more impressed than the last. We wanted a good dinner tonight so we stopped by Suya Joint around 5:30 and had no trouble finding a table. I'd also like to give a shoutout to our waitress who was incredibly friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and accommodating. She's one of the main reasons why we keep coming back. She even came over when our food was put down to make sure we knew exactly what we were eating and had to do it. I've worked with people of Ghanian and Nigerian descent so I do know what good African food tastes like, and this place is one of the best. Tonight I ordered the taushe with fufu and was very happy with it! The fufu tastes great, a little sticky but I enjoy the texture and think it works great for dipping. The taushe had great flavor, was very filling, and was seasoned expertly. My only minor critique is that some of the pieces of my beef were large which made it a challenge to eat inside the stew. But it's a dish that I definitely recommend to anyone. My mango juice was also very tasty and I enjoyed the whole experience once again. Prices are on the higher side but I never mind paying for quality food.

I may have read significantly on the different cuisines of the world but have yet to try a good…read moreportion of them. Out of the cuisines that I've tried the least, Nigerian cuisines is the one that has always peaked my curiosity as it plays a significant role in the food of the South. It emphasizes bold flavors and contributed to the creation of what we know as Soul Food in the US, and shows the culinary heritage of the African Diaspora. The diversity in the country is also massive due to not only the land size but also from an insane number of different ethnic groups speaking over 500 languages. This uniquely Nigerian diversity (no other country even comes close to this) contributed to a very unique plethora of flavors and expression of food that one could only begin to comprehend through words and pictures. Comprehension as such can only come with experiencing the different cuisines first hand. So while walking along downtown Providence before heading back to Boston, I came across Suya Joint and was excited to see a traditional West African option here! They weren't opened yet at that moment so I lingered in the immediate vicinity until I had my opportunity to walk through those doors! After all, I've been wanting to try more Nigerian food to understand their flavors better. The moment I walked in as their doors opened, I fell in love with their decor. It was clean, artful, and representative of the culture in a unique way. What further enhanced the experience shortly after were the patrons who came in one after the other. I would overhear different tables have conversations with the server detailing their African ancestry. And by the time I was finished eating, there were at least nine African nations represented inside. As for the food, since I was still very new to this cuisine, I came with a very open mind willing to try anything and everything. Our server recommended the African dinner so I could easily sample their most popular dishes. I decided to add their unique meat to it by ordering "Orishirishi" (translates as "variety"), which included tripe and cow feet, to further enhance the experience. All I can say as the food came was this was definitely a culinary experience that finished this weekend beautifully. I'm in love with the cuisine and now want to come back and try more items on their menu. Thankfully, they have a location in Boston as well so I wouldn't need to drive back there just for the food. The Egusi stew, which is one of their most popular items, was tonguegasmically good. My eyes rolled with each taste. It awoken my soul and made me feel alive again. The Jollof Rice here shamed every other version of it I've had in the past...like they were not even good enough to be called copycats. And the Orishirishi? Epically good. It was so rich, so flavorful, so GOOD that I completely plowed through it like my life depended on it. What is this madness? Where have I been my whole life? Whatever it is...I have to come back to Suya Joint again soon - either here or the one in Boston. I just have to have this food again. BEST FIND in 2026 so far! Definitely recommend a visit!

Chicken was very bloody and seems unsafe to eat. Everything besides the chicken was fine.read more

From the owner: The best cassava lead and spinach in Providenceread more

This was my first time trying African food and I was super excited! For a Saturday night it was not…read moretoo busy, we were able to walk right up to the counter and order. I later realized it seems like more of a takeout restaurant. I ordered the peanut butter soup with goat and a side of fufu. I was expecting the peanut butter soup to have more of a peanut butter taste, but it did not - it tasted more like a stew, but still delicious! It was my first time trying goat so I wasn't sure what to expect. I really enjoyed it, the meat was super tender and flavorful. The fufu complemented the meal nicely as well. The person taking our order, as well as the chef were super nice. The chef came out and made sure we were enjoying everything. Overall a very good experience. Prices were reasonable. I would definitely recommend for takeout versus dine-in.

Very hole in the wall. It was very quiet when I went in but it was not a prime time when I was…read morethere. The food was cooked fresh. I am not African but I had a few things I wanted to try. After I ordered and was paying, ( I got takeaway), I mentioned that I forgot to order one thing I wanted to try. He offered to make it for me but I didn't really need it so I declined. I will go back again and try something else different because what I got was delicious.

My friend and I came across this tea shop by surprise. It's beautiful, vibey, chill, and has…read moredelicious food and drinks. It serves as both a hookah bar and a tea shop. It's a perfect place to take photos, talk tea, or do work. I got the hummus with pita chips, le peche smoothie, and the karkanay hot tea. Support this business!

I was in town helping my daughter move into her dorm when she suddenly got very sick in the middle…read moreof the night. I was looking for a nearby tea house and saw that this place was about to close. I called, and the girl who answered the phone was so kind she said she would wait for us. When we arrived, the owner was extremely nice and welcoming. I ordered tea for my younger daughter, who loved both the tea and the atmosphere. I also ordered tea for my college-bound daughter who wasn't feeling well. When I explained that she was very sick and had requested tea, the owner not only brought out her drink but also made her a second one special, just for her saying he hoped she would feel better. That thoughtful gesture meant so much to us. This place is adorable, the service is amazing, and they've definitely gained another loyal customer. We'll absolutely be back.