I met one of the kindest cooks/cashiers at Karibu! And he made the most amazing (and affordable!)…read moreSambusas. I can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu. So considerate, I was asked, "Do you mind waiting 5 minutes while I make your order?" Then we had a great conversation about giraffe preserves on the Somalian/Kenyan border-- a beautiful story from a young man who graduated from Johnson HS. The store was bright colored and really casual. What a great restaurant to have in the Payne/Phalen neighborhood!

Delicious food and tea and wonderfully helpful staff! We wanted to bring samosas and falafel to a…read moreholiday poluck and asked for guidance. This place delivered, even providing an ingredients list when asked so that those at our party with food allergies could enjoy the food as well. We will be back!

First time coming to Value foods and only second time trying African food. Overall great…read moreexperience. It's a grocery store with a butcher shop and then the deli counter in the back of the market. There was a line of about 6 people and after we lined up, more people waiting. The person ordering ahead of me was telling me that he was getting the whole fried tilapia and plantains, which was his favorite. Not gonna lie, sure did look good! We ordered the red okra stew, collard greens, and goat soup. They offer regular and large sizes and your choice of fufu or rice. Also ordered the fried plantains and a meat pie. The guy behind the counter was friendly and helpful. He let us know which ones contained peanuts (my son has a peanut allergy) and which ones were considered spicy (goat stew) but since I love spicy foods, I didn't mind. My review of the food: -Red Okra with fish and fufu: delicious, greasy, and flavorful. Be careful because the fish was a big chunk and still had bones. -Collard greens with meat and fufu: I think meat was chicken. Our favorite dish of all of them. Flavorful, greasy, and delicious. -Goat Stew and rice: so full of meat (with bones). The Goat chunks remind me of pork belly (fatty, chewy, flavorful). This stew was spicy. Strong goat flavor. Had habanero peppers. -plantains: they gave us so much! Starchy and sweet. Yummy -meat pie: was just ok. Felt a little dry. Overall good experience. Food was so flavorful and full of spices. A little more greasier than how I normally like to eat but the grease also helped with eating the fufu. Total bill was about $60. Was enough food to feed about 5-6 people. No seating area. Everything is packaged for to-go orders.

I have been going to this grocery store and restaurant for many years now. And today I am rating…read moretheir business with five stars which is the max I can give. To start with the customer service they are among the best if not the best. The cashiers and employees are full of respect and very helpful. Their foods are really good and tasteful, once you try it you will always try to come back. Lot of food choices are available and my favorite one is the Afra . Finally the employees, the grocery side and restaurant are very clean. I'll not hesitate to recommend this place to anyone. Keep up guys for your business and making the community happy.

Ordered fufu, chicken egusi soup, and jolloff rice. Was not overall pleased. The egusi was not…read moreedible and it is disappointing because they give such a generous amount. Service was pleasant. As for ambiance, they are attached to a market and the smells seep into the restaurant which is very underwhelming. The jollof rice was the saving grace of my meal.

I've tried other African restaurants but this was the very first I tried and I'm still hooked!…read more Parking could be better. The seating area in the back deserves a better presentation, but the food? 10/10. Now, usually when I go I ALWAYS get the collard greens. They taste fresh, flavorful, has a nice crunch, and a hint of spice. The guy who owns the restaraunt with his wife is so sweet. I enjoy seeing him each time that I come in. My first time here was in 2013. I'll always come back.

I absolutely love Afro Deli and am never disappointed. I've only tried their veggie and chicken…read morefantastic meals-- both are so delicious that it makes it hard to order anything else! I do recommend the side of fries, too. (Freshly cooked, well seasoned, large shareable portion.) Even at their busiest during lunch rushes, they are pretty quick and tables seem to open up when you need them. Lively atmosphere and delicious food.

Chicken and Veggie fantastic have changed. They are not as creamy and delicious as they used to be…read more There was no cream sauce at all in my veggie fantastic. Very disappointed. This was my go to but I won't be back. They don't look or taste at all like they used to. They used to be made of a cream sauce. Now, they are just rice with some cheese and veggies on top. Not good at all.

It's hard to find and off the beaten path but it's worth the effort! The food is very tasty, very…read moreaffordable, and the ambiance is no-nonsense, "let's eat and drink tea" kind of place. Baarakallah is set back from the street and tucked inside a corridor that is shared by a Halaal grocery shop. Once you arrive inside, the clientele may observe you but it's fine. The server at the front is approachable and can describe the dishes and is very prompt with service. And the food is spicy yet balanced, savory but not over seasoned. The prices are very affordable for the amount of food you get! We were very happy with the beef over rice and the samosa style pastries. Great food and a unique experience.

Hole in the wall so you know it'll be good! We came in with no real knowledge of Somali foods (but…read moresome of Kenya and Ethiopia), yet the menu was still fairly relatable even without any prior experience. Most importantly, they had the menu of the previous restaurant still up - a Mediterranean place it looked like - and the woman in charge said they could make Somali versions of most of that. So I asked for a chicken sandwich using the Somali stewed chicken and my partner got the chicken stew plate (suqar I think). Both were delightful, and the Somali-styled black tea was deliciously like a chai tea. Highly recommend.

Loved the goat dish. You know East Africans don't use silverware and we weren't offered any. That…read morewas just fine with me. Kind of like eating burritos. We daintily drank unique and strong Ethiopian coffee in small cups like the elitist British. Our very own chunk of burning incense kept us entranced. The gold and silver display is unusual and adds to the ambiance.

The staff here is tranquil and wonderful. The ambiance is pleasant and the food is delectable. We…read morehad the Mendi w/ rice and veggie combo with all Teff Injera. Their injera isn't always gluten free, but we got lucky. If you call in advance the staff will gladly let you know whether there is wheat in the injera that day. Most of the time it is all teff or teff & barley. Cheers!

I live down the street from here. This place is beginning to become my go to spot for some of the…read morefood. It's African cuisine, primarily west African (Liberian/nigerian dishes). I'm hooked on cassava, palm butter, potato green and the chicken and beef kabobs. The food is very good and they hook you up with a large portion. Prices are fair for what they give you. You can eat on a plate for 2 days. The place is a small grocery store with a hot deli inside. The deli is where you can order your food at the hot bar. You tell them what you want and they get it to you. The service is fair. You may have to wait in a small line as it's busy and it can be a bit more organized but nothing too hectic or difficult.

They would have received 5 stars if they had prices and name labels for the delicious food they…read moreprepared! The jollof rice taste like love! Absolutely delicious! Received a warm greeting from the staff when they realized it was our first time! We tried the cassava leaves as well! Delicious too! Both dishes taste great on their own and delicious together! We will be back again!

My daughter was craving for egussi and fufu, I decided to try this restaurant near my friend's…read morehouse. They have a big menu that offers a variety of entrees. We called in the order and drove there. This restaurant is busy, when I walked in there were 5 people in line and few people waiting on the side for their order. Small restaurant, no dine option. They have some pastries under the heat lamp, otherwise wait 20 minutes for the food to be cooked. I also ordered the sambusa and the meat inside was delicious. Egusi was spicy and delicious.

I went before they closed around 7:45pm (they close at 8pm) to get food for my daughter to try, but…read morethey were already closed. But this kind lady behind the counter (didn't catch her name) made it happen. I ordered the egusi soup with yams, so amazing and flavorful! Definitely recommend! I will stay I was a little intimidated by the guy behind the counter eyeing me down, which is completely understandable but very unprofessional.

Wow! This is food is tremendously flavorful and fresh!!! I got a take order of the Doro Wot and…read moreDoro Firfir I sampled a little of both of them and I really couldn't stop eating! The spices in both dishes are phenomenal. I ordered too heavy on the Enjera bread, I ordered extra for each entree wayyyy too much lol but I'll definitely eat it for sure! Most definitely a place worth trying. Happy Yelping

Amazing food and service I will be going there again soon also they serve u ur money worthread more

If you love African cuisine, THIS is the spot! They are picking up and they are doing great! The…read moreinside is quaint, but coming up. The food is delicious, and the flavor fantastic. Great friendly service with broad smiles. Come on by!

I have been coming here for over 9 years, and it is my favorite African cuisine in BP for sure…read more Mila use to run the kitchen her self but now she has some wonderful older aunties running it, and omg. Tip: always call ahead. They usually say 15 minutes but I come in 20 if I don't wanna wait, still no complaints - perfection takes time. The food: now, granted, I am an African American woman who grew up on southern recipes but for some reason this food gives me comfort and love. Always flavor up. Always fresh. Always prepared nicely. I usually order the collard green, or spinach, and I use to enjoy cassava but have since strayed away because of the greasiness. They have the perfect amount of meat in the dishes, and the portions are friendly. Overall, I love Mila's. The people who serve there are so sweet. I now drive 24 minutes every weekend to get my fixing and I have no regrets. Love ya Mila!