I really wante some suya chicken, did a lot of research and landed in this place. I was very excited when I arrived and decided to dine in and take a meal to- go. There was no acknowledgment of me even entering the space and no direction on ordering. After figuring it out, I ordered my food, I also informed them I would be eating in then took my seat directly across from the register with my drink. I watched people come and go and still nothing, Eye contact was made with the man on the register gesturing a questioning "where's my food" which he said he was checking and it would be ready shortly. After an hour and 15 minutes and my again, approaching the register, they grabbed a bag from the side. I payed full price for the items and reminded them it was eat-in. At this point I'm over it! A half hearted apology was offered from someone that emerged from the back/ kitchen area. I just took my items to eat at home. When I it to my car in the back, someone comes out with a patty in a brown bag for my wait. That said, the service was not good and took way from the entire experience. Food was okay after getting home practically starving. read more

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Amazing Nigerian / West African food. 1) Must get item is the chicken Suya and beef Suya. OMG, the chicken Suya was 10/10, while the beef was 9/10. 2) Their jollof rice was good, but I had better. 3) Their meat pie is also a must get. It is Nigerian style meat pie, slightly different from the British style most people are used to. 4) Down side is their service, which is very poor. Come here for takeout only. You will enjoy the food. read more

Surulere Suya Spot - Chicken & beef Suya with jollof rice. - African Near Me - Union, New Jersey

If I could give it a -10, I would. I ordered a egusi from Surulere Suya Spot for $28 and only half the bowl was filled up. You can see the bottom of the bowl. I called to complain, and the girl literally said they were told to ration the portion sizes now. Yet you're charging the same price for less does not make sense. I've ordered here before I know how much they usually put in a bowl. You literally gave me half a bowl of egusi for almost $30. That's unfair. You are literally cheating your customers. Do not order her. They literally said they will stop giving full portions. read more

Good Suya and authentic Nigerian provisions. Friendly staff with a keen effort to serve and please. I recommend them.

We ordered on the phone and went to pick it up. They said it would be done in 15min which was out eta but we waited~10minutes after arrival for our order to be complete. The place is nicer than one would expect for the casual food that they serve. Menu is quite limited. there is an African/Nigerian market attached. Nevertheless, this is the best beef suya I have tasted so far (wife of a Nigerian). The chicken suya, on the other hand, left much to be desired and was smeared with some nontraditional mayo based sauce. read more

Service was just terrible. If you are reading this and are Nigerian I'm sure you are used to bad customer service from some of our people. Well this was next level. I don't think I have ever experienced it this bad. The eye rolling was one thing I didn't understand how is it that every time we asked a question that was the immediate reaction from the lady out front. We came in to spend our money and you act as if you are doing us a favor. When we arrived we didn't realize you had to come up to place your food order. When we noticed everyone doing it we followed the example. You stand there and she doesn't acknowledge you until you speak to her. Alright I can deal with that to a level. But everything from there went down hill. I asked for fork eye roll and it took forever. Our food came out at different times not all together. We asked amala and got iyan fine. We asked for jollof rice combo come to find out that was jollof rice and fried rice on the same plate fine we can manage it. Then come to the worst moi-moi I ever had another patron returned theirs. We tried to return ours and she refused. At that point I had had enough. We put up with the terrible service but the end I just couldn't hold in my opinions about the experience and the lady's bad attitude. read more

My friend recommended me this restaurant when I came around here for work , I came in few days ago for lunch I ordered the dish fish suya. The food is really delicious I love trying different types food, if you like spicy you can try this dish. Service is great ,I'll definitely come back again read more

Surulere Suya Spot - Fish Suya - African Near Me - Union, New Jersey

There is no food that you won't like in this restaurant everything is delicious and the customer service is very fast and understandable.

Ordered for pickup and pretty disappointed. Food tasted reheated and like it was a made on Friday or Saturday. I was hoping for freshly made food. I guess since it's Sunday, they still have to sell the merchandise. I will consider going on another and hopefully the food will taste fresh. I ordered beef suya, a little hard, like when you reheat it in the microwave, seasoning made it taste flavorful. The meat pie was ok, definitely not fresh but will satisfy as an afternoon snack. The asun could've been better, way to chewy and a little hard from reheating, but it smelled delicious, so it's passable. read more

Ordered Goat Egusi with fufu. Grabbed one of the berry colored drinks in the fridge, forgot what it was called. Delicious! I've eaten at African restaurants closer to me, but other than a spot in Vegas, this is my favorite! Friendly staff, chatty customers, cozy ambiance and a very clean bathroom. We will be back! read more

This will be our first and last time at this restaurant. We went to this restuarant due to a friend's review of the restuarant. As we walked in, there was no one at the front of the register, felt like an empty restuarant. We decided to wait for someone to answer by grabbing a seat at the table. The register girl (with red braids) was absolutely rude, she immediately told us that we couldn't sit down because it wasn't a "sit - in" restaurant...weird because there is an entire restuarant filled with EMPTY chairs (see picture). She then told us that we had to stand for over an hour for our order, we decided to order just Suya and leave. The register girl was absolutely the worst, she was rude and kept making faces at us. We paid and left. In all fairness, the beef suya was bomb, so we decided to come back within the hour to buy FOUR more. We had the same girl at the front of the restaurant. We were pleasant, greeted her and everything. She took our order of four suyas. AFTER we paid she turned and said "you order will be ready in 45mins". We were shocked! Why wouldn't she tell us it would take so long for just suya! Ridiculous ! We had a few people come in to pick up their orders and told us we should've ordered before coming in because they ALWAYS take forever. As a business owner, this isn't how you run a restaurant especially if you're dealing with food. Inform people about the wait time before you take their money and have them wait! Customer service would be negative ONE, ambience ZERO because we couldn't sit down for 45MINS! I think that girl needs to be fired. A new girl (beautiful woman) came out and she was the new register girl, she was very pleasant! She should be the register girl not the lady with the red hair. First impression is everything and this experience put me off from this restaurant. Go here if you have time to waste. read more

Surulere Suya Spot - Empty table and chairs that we couldn't sit on for over 45MINS! Infuriating! - African Near Me - Union, New Jersey

I have been to this spot a couple of times and the food was good but today they fell the hell off and should have not sold this crap. This chicken is not fresh it's usually nice pieces of white meat with a lot of sauce its barely any sauce! The shawama had the same bad chicken and barely any sauce too. If we didn't live so far we would take this shit back! Will not go back you try support your people and this is what you get smmfh. Customer service is horrible rude people. read more

Surulere Suya Spot - Chicken Suya - African Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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What an unfortunate service experience trying to support our local Nigerian business. I will Never go back there again. Ordered amala, they brought pounded yam and said we don't have amala. They served moi moi that was warm on the outside but frozen in a sealed pack and said, since we opened the pack we could not get a refund. Jollof rice combo means jollof and fried rice even though the menu says nothing about fried rice. Appetizers was served after the meal. Waiter was rude and arrogant. You get up to get your own water. I have never experienced anything as despicable as this. We have to do better as Nigerians. read more

We went back; my wife got the same fish and jollof rice but I finally got the beef suya. Oh MAN, it's freakin' delicious. I got some plantains as a side and they were absolutely perfectly done. We're gonna keep going back for sure! read more

The chicken and beef Suya were ok but what keeps me coming back is the pepper soup. Delicious but pricey for the portion size.

Their Jollof rice is to die for ... perfectly seasoned and smoky. I don't know how they get it to taste like it was cooked on top of fire wood...but yummmm..yummy... now I don't order just a plate, I order by the trays....and Everytime I take a tray of it to an event, everyone is always asking where I got it from!!! I've referred at least 10 people and they have never disappointed... consistent and reliable... read more

Bottom line, their beef suya is really good. They keep it authentic, wrapping it in newspaper. They do not skimp on the meat; you get a great portion of suya for $10. Been here total 3 times now and have never been disappointed. Their jolloff rice is also very tasty; what we call 'party rice' lol. I haven't branched out on other dishes on the menu and have always ordered to-go. Next time I'll try a few other dishes. I will say I have ordered their chicken suya and it was okay. Not as tasty as the beef suya to be honest, but still good. read more

I was here last night, goat meat peppersoup was good, jellof rice was bland but the worst was the fish Suya!!! For goodness sake, why on earth would anyone put a thousand island dressing on grilled fish? Fish Suya for that matter. It was just disgusting, wish I opened the food while there. Oh beef Suya was great! I'll only return to but Suya nothing else. read more

The Suya served here is excellent! Reasonable prices and very authentic. The Suya was even wrapped in this faux newspaper which I've only seen done in Nigeria. Make sure you place your order before coming because the wait time can be a bit long. There is parking in the back so you don't have to worry about street parking. I ordered the beef Suya, an order of pepper soup and a zobo drink. Everything ordered was spot on delicious. Sadly they only offer pepper soup on the weekend. read more

Surulere Suya Spot - Menu - African Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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Very nice restaurant. I like the interior design and they play good music. Friendly staff. I have only tried the suya which is delicious and very spicy. I plan to go back and try other items on the menu. read more

Surulere Suya Spot - a person holding a piece of food - African Near Me - Union, New Jersey

If you are looking for great authentic Nigerian( west African food). This is the place to go. The atmosphere is nice, with afro beats on replay, you can bring your own bottle or purchase soft drinks. The food as I mention is delicious and affordable. Plus your won't regret visiting this stop. By the way is good for birthday and other small parties. read more

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The barbecue fish was stale and burnt, the plantain was soggy and rotten! I contacted them they refused to make a refund or give me an exchange! I ordered all the way from ny, I used to buy up to $200 worth. The quality has gone down! Very petty and cheap people! It was a takeout, I didn't open to see, otherwise I wouldn't have left with the rotten food! read more

Surulere Suya Spot - a close up of a tray of food - African Near Me - Union, New Jersey

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I am in Love with this spot. I love their suya, jollof rice. Hand down the beeest Nigeria spot five thumbs up

Definitely call ahead of time to place your order so that you can have less of a wait time. Otherwise, the food is super delicious and the staff is very friendly!! read more

I would say they have decent Suya. We decided to order Jollof rice against my better judgment and it wasnt good. I'm not a fan of Nigerian jollof but figured that it would go well with the Suya, being that they dont really have much of a menu and I was wrong! It tasted like reheated rice. Anyways, we'll be back only for the Suya read more

Chicken Suya, gbam! Beef Suya, Gbam! Jollof Rice, Gbam! ...be sure to call ahead ...and oh, courteous and nice staff.

Delicious Suya! I'm glad I found this spot. Service was quick and the food was definitely delicious! Suya was spicy and savory and the newspaper makes all the difference! read more

Went here with my husband on our short trip to New. I have to say the ambiance of the whole place was great. The suya was on point. It's really hard to get the taste of suya we eat in Nigeria outside of Nigeria but, this was the best I've tried so far. The customer service was also excellent! Big thumbs up.!! read more

Rude and their customer service sucks. Ordered beef suya, and they told me it will be 45 mins. I drove there after an hour 25 mins for the fat lady at the front counter to tell me that they are short of suya, with no apologies or nothing. Typical Nigerian business...never again will I order from them. read more

Absolute rubbish! Didn't get a chance to rate the food but the customer service BAD. The lady did not even acknowledge my party of 5and her face looked like she was forced to come in today. I greeted her and asked for asun- she responded with - hold on and rolled her eyes. Came back and said- we don't have asun. I thanked her and my brother told her the custom service was bad- she responded- I don't care. read more

This place is awesome ordered the Sita and plantain with Jellof rice. Loved everything no complaints and I am a very hard critic.

Hhaaaa na bi .... the suya takes me back to the mother land ..... yasss naija .. represent.... highly recommended... Omo naija

Delicious is an understatement. Who knew this cuisine is in union?!?! Staff is friendly and sociable. Parking is not a problem since there is a lot behind the restaurant. It's hard to tell if it is open or not. My drawback is I wandered in at dinner time and servers are ready but the kitchen was not creating a longer hunger filled wait time. The food made up for the wait time read more

Are u whine me ni suya was very hard black not fresh,suya pepper self una count am ni,it's my first time and worst experience.God bless Glover court suya,IKoyi club suya ,Lagos country club suya and obalende suya no dey whine person oooo I guess you know wht I am say yoooooo if you sabi this suya spot I have mentioned read more

Listen to me when I say this spot has the best Suya I mean it's well done seasoned well and pack well. I'm not African but was introduced to it by my boyfriend and I was hook. I ate it from other places and it was ok but when I tasted it from here we never went any other place also its worth the money trust me wouldn't regret it. This spot deserves more than 5 stars. read more

BOUGHT SOME STALED PEANUTS FROM HERE AND THEY COULD CARE LESS THEY WERE STALED and still selling them. Bought this bottle of peanuts and tried few of them as I was starving. Worst mistake!!! These peanuts felt like they were there for over 3 months! They had a smell and an after taste. Told the ladies in the store right away, but they were so rude and didn't wanna Hearst. It seems like they could care less they were staled. Felt like they knew what they were selling, they didn't even feel concerned that their product was defective. So, I Left the bottle right there because I wasNOT going to risk my life for them staled peanuts. They called the owner, but apparently, he didn't care either. They refused to refund me but I wasn't gonna risk my life for $8.99. So I left the bottle right there on their counter. PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THIS STORE!!! Their products are not safe!!!! Will never buy anything from them!!! Customer service is very rude!!! read more

Surulere Suya Spot - STALED ROASTED PEANUTS! - African Near Me - Union, New Jersey

Nice and simple spot. A touch of class. Was there one and felt something new in the neighborhood. The decor is truly African. The asun and suya were great. Great for couples read more

Reduced size of suya, lousy customer service. You order over the phone, they tell you its ready, you still end up waiting for awhile when you get there. Then they hi jide in the kitchen. They just dont care. You would think been in the U.S. they would have at least learnt how to run a restaurant. Sad. Really sad. Given up the towel on them. I tried. Gave them a break, came back and still no improvements. read more

Jollof so yummy and spicy! Atmosphere is so relaxing, feels like one of those spots in naija where you and friends can meet up and just lounge. Owner titi was very welcoming and professional. Highly recommend this spot. read more

I am giving this restaurant 2 stars only because of the absolutely terrible in restaurant service. The food would rate a 5 star as it was deeelicious especially the beef suya. My friends and I went there on a Friday evening and we were the 3rd set of guests there and the only ones who had to place an order. There were no clean tables so we had to wait for a young lady to clean one for us. Seems there were only 2 people working and so we paid a hefty price in service. The only employee who in all fairness is a lovely and friendly young woman was handling the register, the phone orders and in restaurant service. Which restaurant owner who knows that his business gets lots of phone orders along with in restaurant patrons on a Friday evening would only have one person working for him? Owner needs a lesson in running a business. The young lady took forever to take our order and then we had to go up to the register to place it. While I was placing my order after a 45 min wait, she had the nerve to take a phone order which meant it will be placed before mine. Then, she acknowledges a walk in customer without completing my order and then was about to take another phone order!!! Now I was getting aggravated and told her to stop and complete my order as I was there for over an hour now. Mind you, all the orders she was taking over the phone and from walk-in customers went in before ours so we had an exceptionally looooong wait to get our food. It is best to place your order from home and then get there but space is limited and these folks don't get up and leave after they eat like regular restaurants so you might NEVER get a seat. Better to order takeaway. Ambience is lovely and they make a very delicious hibiscus leaf and ginger drink. If you visit, try it. Horrible, horrible service but delicious food. read more