Kent S.

Rating: 4.3 First time trying the place for dinner. It's African restaurant located in providence which is rare. Inside is clean and spacious. We were seated immediately as the place was not busy. The staff were very nice as it was our first time they explained their menu and some recommendations. It was helpful as someone who is not familiar with African dishes. We ended up ordering joint sampler and African dinner to share so we can try out many dishes. Joint sampler came with wings, plantain and samosas. Wings were flavorful and spiced well. Samosas were fresh and hot and had a hint of curry flavor. Plantain was pretty average and i'm usually a not a huge fan. The African dinner came with Jollof rice, plantain, egusi with chicken, and guava cheese cake as desert. Jollof rice was spiced well and flavorful, fufu was interesting but was not my favorite. Egusi had good flavor maybe would have been better with other meat. Guava cheese cake was a delight. My favorite was wings, jollof rice and samosas. The service was excellent and staff members were nice. Overall the place was good. Now that i got to try some of their food I know what i like and I don't. My only gripe was that they do automatically charge 20% tip and 4% fee for using credit card. Aside from that it was a good experience.

Jireh H.

I may have read significantly on the different cuisines of the world but have yet to try a good portion 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!

Bekah M.

My god everything I've tried so far has been delicious. I keep coming back for that amazing tofu dish they have. The fact that they have tofu makes me happy because it's hard to find vegetarian protein options a lot of times, but the fact that it's so perfectly seasoned and sliced so thin is even better. I hate giant tofu chunks. The black eyed pea stew with jollof and plantains is wonderful. The peanut stew is also delicious. I keep coming back for these dishes. I need to try the rest of the stuff on the menu. Flavorful and great place for vegetarians, pescatarians, and meat eaters alike. So happy they moved up to a brick and mortar store from 65 bath take out only. The decor and plate ware choices are also on point. Also the service is great. There's one waitress who I always see / hands me my takeout and she's wonderful.

Angel S.

I came here on a calm Thursday night and had a great experience. Tried the Egusi with spicy fish for the first time and loved it. The drinks were tasty, and the decor is chic & it has character. The servers were nice. I'll be back to try more from the menu!

Katie N.

I have been very excited to visit Suya Joint! I heard they opened a second location in Providence so my partner and I headed over to try African food for the first time. We got there shortly after they opened at 4pm on a Tuesday so it was pretty quiet. The space is beautiful and open. The server was friendly but did assume we knew more about African cuisine than we do. A basic intro might be helpful to new customers - like how best do you eat the swallow with the stew? Are there certain swallows that go best with certain meals? We got some lovely drinks to start - a flavor packed ginger beer and a coconut guava martini. We also got beef samosas to start, which were delicious! The stew you get for dipping is so good! You can buy jars of it to take home at the front!! For our main courses, we got ebusi with chicken and fish and taushe with chicken. Both were very good! My favorite was the taushe. We can't wait to come back and keep exploring all the awesome food and flavors!

Carol C.

I made my second trip to Suya Joint on Friday night, and it didn't disappoint. I had attended the Grand Opening earlier in the month and had been thoroughly charmed by the owner and her friendly staff, as well as the samples of their delicious beef samosas with their West African Stew as a fabulous dipping sauce. The set-up of the restaurant is clean and simple, very easy on the eyes. All attendees were sent home with a generous goodie bag. I wanted to return for their Black History Month special in February and finally made it in on the last night of the month. I'm so glad I did! I thoroughly enjoyed their $20 special - chicken, Jollof rice & plantains - with a Merlot/Shiraz blend ($8). The chicken, two drumsticks in that delicious sauce, was fall off the bone. There was more Jollof rice than I could eat. Everything was perfectly spiced... not too hot but with a pleasingly warm bite. The plantains added a sweet touch to the meal. The servers remembered me and were friendly and attentive. The owner stopped by to welcome me back even though the place was jumping! Every table was full and there was a line of people waiting to be seated the entire 2 hours I was there. FYI, they add a 20% gratuity to every check, regardless of the size of the party. However, there is a card in the bill folder indicating that, so it's not a complete surprise. And I have no problem tipping 20% for the excellent service they provide

Jamie A.

The sample appetizer included friend chicken wings and beef chicken. We chose a protein of beef, for the simosas, they definitely and crunchy and flavorful~ the chicken wings had a unique flavor that made them juicy and enjoyable~ I can't pinpoint what made them taste delicious but I could tell they added African spices. The sampler is a good place to try some appetizer selections. We ordered African dinner came with fufu and chicken stew, and African rice with fried plantain. We were warned the spicy sauce was dialed down for enjoyment of downtown customer base, so we ordered mild with a medium side cup of I wanted some extra kick. If this is dialed down, the authentic spice level is definitely mind numbing~ very kind of them to give a warning but also providing a side cup for tasting and trying out their spice levels~ portion size is definitely for two individuals and meant to be shared. The servers were very informative on how to eat and providing us with different manners of eating and gave us the utensils and a bowl of water. This was a great introduction to African cuisine and customs. Servers were prompt, attentive and friendly. They add gratitude and have a slip explaining their reasoning and values on fair labor pay. Their set gratitude is fair and fits the kinds of service I was provided which was excellent! This place was so clean and beautifully set up with African inspired decor. I am so interested and want to try more here in the future.

Claudia Z.

New restaurant alert! Suya Joint just opened their second location (the first is in Roxbury, MA) on Westminster Street, right next door to Grace Episcopal Church. Hubby & I went for the Grand Opening a couple of weeks ago. We met chef, owner and James Beard Foundation nominated Cecelia Lizotte. Her personality is as big & generous as the food she serves! The space is airy with great seating & a nice bar area. That evening, there was a DJ who kept the music pumping! We tried the beef samosas which are filled with generous amounts of ground beef, carrots, curry, potatoes, thyme & the right level of African spices in a light & crispy pastry. They also have veggie samosas with the same minus the beef. The West African Stew dipping sauce on the side had a nice kick. Suya Joint is running a special for Black History Month Celebration - $20 per person for dinner. Thank you Chef Cecelia for the fun evening & the goodie bag. Can't wait to go back & try out more items off the menu. Welcome to Providence!

Ellie B.

I'm so happy that they opened a location in Providence! I stopped in to get my usual Egusi stew and fufu. It's nicely spice, but not spicy. The new space is bright and warm! Food is delicious as always. I encourage everyone to check out some savory Nigerian cuisine.

Charreé G.

When I tell you this place is a 10/10 that is no exaggeration! I went twice and the food and drinks were amazing! Let's start with the food---everything I ordered was delicious but my favorites would be the oxtail pepper soup, wet spicy suya wings and jollof rice. The flavors of all were just incredible and left me wanting more. The soup over the rice is a an absolute must---the combination of each flavor delicious was a party in my mouth. Br mindful the pepper soups have a nice little kick to them. During each visit, the service was great and the staff was helpful in explaining the dishes and offering suggestions. Such a great cultural experience I can't wait to return!

Marissa S.

Food - great. Service - wonderful. Atmosphere - lovely. We weren't too hungry and decided to stop in to celebrate Juneteenth. Christina greeted us and was very knowledgeable about the menu. We decided to dine in. It's a great atmosphere with a beautiful mural. My only note is that they have a flashing marque in the window and it made sitting by the window not as pleasant (non window seating is just fine) Christina recommended the African Dinner with goat so we went for it. It was yummy! All of it was, but my husband was especially in love with the jollof rice. Hell probably get just that with a meat next time. The chocolate cake at the end was on the rich side, but not overpowering.

Tracey S.

This is grand opening weekend. The space is so beautiful and I can tell this is going to be the new "it" spot! The decor is warm and welcoming, and that's only matched by the lovely demeanor of the staff. Melanie is truly a ray of sunshine. Suya Joint's menu we have you craving West African food on a regular basis so get familiar with the menu.