I'm giving a four because I would have preferred to eat there since I live 30 min away. Parking lot waiting. Fresh food. It may be ideal to order ahead if you don't wanna wait. Reasonable prices. Clean restaurant. Nice, Kind, and Professional staff. Pics of food on the menu look great. Menu explains the dishes accurately. I enjoy African food but I have had Ethiopian, Haitian, Senegalese, Ghanaian, and now Nigerian. I can say that the spinach and egusi stew was excellent. Very very good and the meat was very tender and flavorful. The pounded yam and jollof was delicious too. The jollof was not too smoky but still earthy and well balanced. I also had Aponkye goat meat with hot sauce and maybe suya. The goat was tender and fresh. No shade to this restaurant but I love Yassa's senagalese jollof as it's more garlic-y. But this place didn't miss with any of dishes or flavors. I can't wait to try the Volta Lake special, pepper soup, and oxtail. Everything was delicious. read more

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Went back today and it was even better. I think I personally prefer the jollof rice with my meals vs the fufu. I got the Motherland Combo and my son got the Egusi Stew with goat and they were both delicious. read more

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My fiancé and I were craving African food so we got our fix from The Mukase. They have two locations, one in uptown and one in Bolingbrook. We ordered two motherland combos which came with: plantains, our choice of rice and we picked Joloff, beans, and our choice of protein, I picked chicken and my fiancé picked beef. We also ordered hot pepper soup and peanut butter soup with fufu on the side. Their cooking was absolutely delicious and definitely satisfied our craving. read more

The Mukase Restaurant - 4. Motherland Combo Hot pepper soup Peanut soup Fufu - African Near Me - Bolingbrook, Illinois

If you've never had African cuisine before, fufu with palm nut soup is the perfect place to begin--and the plate I enjoyed was nothing short of unforgettable. The fufu itself was smooth, stretchy, and subtly earthy, acting like the perfect canvas for the rich, bold flavors of the soup. The palm nut soup was a true showstopper--velvety, with a deep orange hue that promised warmth and delivered in every bite. It carried that signature balance of savory and slightly nutty richness, spiced just enough to awaken your senses without overpowering. Every spoonful was packed with layers of flavor that lingered long after tasting. The proteins elevated the dish to another level: tender goat that fell off the bone, full of robust flavor, and fish that melted delicately, soaking up the soup's spices. Together they created a harmony of textures and tastes--hearty yet refined. On the side, the golden fried plantains brought the perfect sweet counterpoint. Crispy edges with soft, caramelized centers balanced the savory depth of the soup and tied the whole meal together beautifully. This dish wasn't just food--it was an experience, a celebration of tradition and flavor. Eating it felt like being welcomed to a table full of history, warmth, and comfort. It's a meal I'd go back for again and again. read more

The Mukase Restaurant - Fufu, palm nut soup with fish and goat, fried plantains - African Near Me - Bolingbrook, Illinois

Everything was amazing, the prices are great, the staff is very friendly. The food was top tier I'm definitely going again and the commute wasn't bad at all read more

I got some Jollof rice w fish...... it was phenomenal. I usually don't like spicy food, but I'll tolerate spice for flavor I love the marinade/sauce on the fish . I loved the texture of the fufu! The rice has amazing flavor and it's not spicy. When I had the egusi, I honestly did not know what to expect, it is extremely delicious . I highly recommend. I just finished eating my meal at home. I ordered to go. Upon walking in, it was extremely clean. It smelled great. They had a big menu. The service was great, and all my questions got answered professionally and a friendly manner!! Def coming back read more

The Mukase Restaurant - Jollof Rice, Fufu, 1. Spinach and Egusi Stew - African Near Me - Bolingbrook, Illinois

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Egusi with Fufu is really good it's really flavorful come try this place out you won't be disappointed 10/10

Found this gem while exploring the area. There's a park w/ a pond across the street (great place to eat). Food: Okra soup w/ chicken very flavorful with a perfect spice. Portion very generous. Service: helpful and friendly. Ambiance: not a sit down restaurant so order a head or go to the park while you're waiting. read more

The Mukase Restaurant - Okra soup w/ chicken - African Near Me - Bolingbrook, Illinois

I'm writing this review to share my experience and to stress the importance of both food quality and customer service. About three weeks ago, my niece ordered chicken tenders and fries, and the food came out extremely dark brown--almost as if the grease had not been changed or properly maintained. It did not look fresh or safe to eat. I went back to address the issue, and to their credit, I was given a refund at that time. A few days later, I spoke directly with the owner. She was receptive, listened carefully, and thanked me for bringing it to her attention. She mentioned that she is not always made aware of these types of incidents when she isn't present, which was concerning. However, what made this experience worse was my interaction with the owner's son. His behavior came across as dismissive and unprofessional, which added to the frustration. Good customer service is just as important as food quality, and customers should never feel disrespected when raising a valid concern. I hope the business takes this feedback seriously--both in maintaining proper kitchen standards and ensuring that staff handle customer concerns respectfully. I will also be reporting this incident to the Village of Bolingbrook so it can be properly reviewed. read more

This Place has me in a chokehold!! I keep coming back for more!! The egusi soup # 1 is my FAV!! I can't get past it..... i personally dont like the meats that much they're ok I will try oaxtails next!!! The staff is perfessional and have good customer service skills!! read more

Out of the 5 different African spots we've tried, Mukase remains at the top. Specially for the spinach and egusi and Fufu. Soooo flavorful. This location is just as good as the city. I would recommend ordering in advance as it will take up to 40mins, but it is cooked fresh always. Clean environment and nice service. read more

The Mukase Restaurant - African Near Me - Bolingbrook, Illinois

Honestly disappointed. Ordered at 2pm on uber for pick up, got to the place at 3pm and was told 7 more mins for the fish. Didn't walk out with my food until 4pm. Wanted oxtail in my egusi got beef instead, didn't get my jollof rice at all, ordered grilled snapper got baked stewed snapper instead. The person at the counter was nice but I honestly ate a little of the fish and threw it all away when I got home $64 in the trash. And I forgot to mention it was FREEZING in there, didn't go back to my car because I kept getting told it's coming it's coming. Mannn never again lol. First and last time there. read more

I have been to this restaurant many times. There is plenty of parking and it's located in a small strip. This is a pick up location only. Staff are always friendly once you enter. The last time I went, the woman at the front was helpful and gave recommendations on what to order next. I usually order the spinach and egusi stew with goat meat then fufu on the side. I do not eat spicy foods but this dish is amazing as always! Looking forward to trying other dishes! read more

The Mukase Restaurant - African Near Me - Bolingbrook, Illinois

The owner/manager is a wanna be professional with bad customer service. I Stopped patronizing this resturant because the food quality declined. My daughter was cheated out of 24.13 after 3 weeks of pursuing a refund. The young man is rude and entitled..he feels he can give you bad food and take his time refunding your.money. read more

The food is delicious! The egusi as well as the peanut stew with goats the meat was very tender. Everything was flavorful including the jollof rice, Just delicious!When I placed my order online. It is always ready for pick up. read more

First, the service was amazing. The gentleman at the counter greeted us as soon as we walked in, and was incredibly kind! He gave us lots of recommendations and suggestions. I ended up ordering what he suggested and it was AMAZING!! We drove over an hour to try this place and let me tell you I would do it again and again because this place is absolutely worth it. Best food and service I've had in a long time. This is mainly for take out because I don't remember there being any seating (it's a small, hidden gem), so we took our food to a nearby park and ate there. It was such a lovely experience and I will most definitely be returning! read more

Food was fantastic and the staff worker was great, defiantly will be coming back. Highly recommend egusi and spinach stew.

Great customer service and food. Got the oxtail and jollof as well as the egussi. very nice and the staff were friendly.

The food was amazing and the workers were very nice and respectful. Thank you for the overall presence of the restaurant. The ambiance was amazing. read more

Hits the spot! Authentic. Flavorful. So many offerings! If you like spicy you'll love this spot. Even the side of spinach is hot, but not labeled as such. Just assume most things come with a kick--that's West African food. (There are non-spicy or less spicy foods offered too). Portions are large. Helpful staff if you're not sure what to get. It's always busy when I go! If I want my food faster I will call ahead. There's no seating--just carry out. I highly recommend Mukase! read more

I recently went to The Mukase in Bolingbrook and, as usually, they always exceed my expectations! Having enjoyed their North Chicago location, I was excited to find they were opening a restaurant closer to my home. The food is always fresh with certain items cooked to order. The jollof rice is a must-try--delicious and spicy! I also usually get the egusi and spinach with plantain fufu, and it's always perfection. Oh and the Pepper soup! The staff is friendly, attentive, and patient, especially when I get overwhelmed by all the choices. I'm so glad to have The Mukase in Bolingbrook--this gem is definitely a staple favorite! The only thing that would make it better is having a dine-in option! read more

When I found out they also have a location on the north side I knew they would good Sc. If you know you know. I eat her at least twice a month. The food is good and the staff is friendly read more

Amazing food and customer service. I have been going weekly for the past month and have not been disappointed once.

It was my first time eating African food. Didn't know what to get. So I asked the worker behind the counter what food he would recommend. He gave me his opinion and I rolled with it. To my surprise the food he recommended was delicious seasoned well and full of flavor. The FuFu was my favorite part so fun to eat, the Plantains were good but it's an acquired taste- didn't finish. The drinks were refreshing one surprising drink was called Sobolo made from Hibiscus flower, A natural drink with Natural ingredients only had 9 ingredients but watch out the Ginger has a kick that sneaks up on you kinda like Wasabi. Only thing I disliked was the bone was still in the fish kinda made it a chore to eat it... 10/10 customer service 10/10 clean restaurant 8/10 food. Also there's enough room for Bob tail Trucks to park in front of the restaurant if you need to pull in with a trailer attached there's room in the back but I wouldn't recommend staying back there because deliveries need to be made read more

Had the Spinach Egusi Stew, Fufu & Fried Plantains and whewww!!! Best dish I have consumed, the service was beyond amazing...very kind souls. I get excited to go, even more excited to sit down & wholeheartedly enjoy such a delightful meal!! read more

I love this place. I get the spinach egusi which has amazing flavor. They need more locations that's closer to me