I've never tried West African food in my life, but I've always been curious whenever I saw people eating it on Instagram. I was honestly shocked by how much I instantly liked it. The flavor was on another level, and the spices had the perfect kick without being overpowering. The fufu was so soft and paired perfectly with the Egusi Soup. I ordered online and waited about an hour for the pickup call. She was very nice, and her home was in a beautiful new neighborhood. The whole process was simple and welcoming from start to finish. I'll definitely be a returning customer and spreading the word about how good the food and overall experience was. read more

Really easy to order on their website and pickup, they recommend you order an hour prior so that it's hot and ready for when you get it. This is my first time trying African food and I'm so pleasantly surprised. We got the egusi stew and the okra soup, both came with 2 portions of fufu which was a perfect amount. I really have nothing else to compare it to but all I know is everything was delicious. My favorite was the okra soup, some may be turned off by the sliminess but I actually have never minded it. It has a slight spice kick and a great balance of flavors. read more

I finally tried Tonge's Taste and it absolutely lived up to the hype! The food tasted incredibly fresh and flavorful. This was my first time trying okra soup, and I was so excited to finally try it! The best way I can describe the taste and texture is that it reminded me of nopales, which I love! The soup was rich and comforting, the meat was perfectly tender, and the fufu paired so well with it. The portions were generous, everything was packaged with care, and I'll definitely be back! read more

Tonge's Taste - Okra Soup - African Near Me - Menifee, California

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My pregnant daughter called and said she was craving egusi and fufu. She said Tonge's Taste was here in Menifee... Who am I to deny the momma of my first grandson?!?! I ordered online and I called to confirm. I went to pick up the food from her home and drove down to Escondido. She also gave me a bottle of juice... My car smelled so good on the drive down! My daughter was excited to eat... I have never had egusi & fufu so I tried it. It was so delicious and flavorful with just right amount of heat. That one bite sold me... My daughter said the egusi & fufu was the best she ever had! She brought her leftovers to work for lunch. The juice was also delicious Today at 6:13 pm, I tried to order but was not able to. The website stops taking orders at 6 pm. I called and she accommodated my order and I just got done enjoying my own serving of egusi & fufu. She even gave me an order of puff puffs. They were not overly sweet and delicious. Although I've never had it before, I can definitely say it is the best I've ever had! Please support this business... You won't be disappointed and it was worth every penny! read more

Food is always amazing and owner is very sweet. The best egusi and fufu dish in the Inland Empire!

Once i took the order on her website, it took an hour for the food to be ready for pick up. So if you need by a specific time, order ahead. I wasn't able to order online until her store officially opened, which opens at 12pm. So if you want to eat it for lunch, it might be difficult to eat on time. I'm sure you can order the day before and plan with her. The owner was very sweet and very communicative. She also texts if you'd rather not speak on the phone. I ordered almost everything on the menu. Warning to spice sensitive people, all the dishes were spicy. Probably medium level. All the meat in the dishes wasn't super tender. But after trying 3 different places, i don't think the meat is meant to be tender. Because they've all been the same so far in texture. Here are my thoughts on each items i ordered: Egusi soup: this is my 3rd time trying egusi from 3 different places. This is one of the better ones I've tried. The first one I ever tried was so fishy and strong. This one not so bad, and it's flavorful. Eru: i don't know if it's the leaves or the dried little seafood in the dish, but something was a little sharp or pointy in my mouth, and i made sure to chew carefully. I enjoyed it tho, it had a good flavor. The baked fish and plantains: it's basically baked fish with a spicy sauce. Simple and yummy. I recommend her to anyone wanting to try African food, or aka the infamous viral egusi and fufu. Let her know if you can't tolerate spicy, maybe she can make it with no spice. Okra soup: great flavor but you have to love okra because remember it has a slimy texture. Fufu versus Garri: my family and i already love fufu. We wanted to try the Garri. The Garri is a little grainy and not as soft and smooth as fufu. So we love fufu more. But I'm glad we got to try Garri. I wanted to try the puff puff but only wanted half the order. But she wasn't able to charge me for half so maybe next time. She's located at a home deep in Menifee. My husband had no issues finding her house. read more

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Food is authentic and really flavorful. I had okra and egusi that I ate on for 3 days. It has the perfect amount of spice to it. read more

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Love Tonge's Taste! This place is so good and the lady that makes the food is very kind. I typically place the order online a day ahead and arrange for a time to pick it up the following day. We have tried the Fufu, egusi soup, eru soup, peppered goat, and puff puff and everything was delicious. My favorite is definitely the egusi soup. Will be coming back for more soon! read more

Very authentic African food, I have no complaints and want to see her do well. If you like African food, give her a try!

Thank God she moved closer to me now. I used to drive an hour to Eastvale to pickup the food. I've tried okra and egusi and I loved them both. Okra is not for everyone though cuz it had the super slimey texture. Her fufu is always on point, cooked to perfection. I've tried egusi from a place in LA that is very famous but i didnt like it. I've tried hers and it was amazing. One of the best egusi i have ever had. Very clean packaging. Portion is good for 2 people in my opinion. Very reasonable price judging the current economy. Definitely will be coming here often. Highly recommended. read more

Tonge's Taste - Egusi and fufu - African Near Me - Menifee, California

Food was delicious. African food is my favorite and I generally have to drive into OC or LA to get it. Not today! We ordered an hour ahead. Okra soup and fufu. Packaging was well done with a professional touch. So glad I found her. read more

Didn't get good pictures cuz we were trying to eat in the car down the street in the Starbucks parking lot after picking up our order. Everything was so delicious! Like....literally. I will definitely be back to try some of her other items. The fufu melted in your mouth. Combining it with the egusi was out of this world. The Egusi was rich, full of flavor, like I can't even explain. This was my first time trying W. African food and I don't know why it's taken me so long. The puff puff was very delicious as well. They were hot and fresh to order. About 10-15 pieces included in one order. Had a very slight sweetness to it, but she did tell me that she doesn't add sugar. Not sure if she meant on the top, or in the batter. It reminded me of a little donut. Sorry I didn't get a photo of this. Sometimes she is out of certain items, so it's best to call and ask. Very friendly lady, she let me know when to start driving to pick up the order, since I was about 35 min away. When I got there she had my food packaged and ready to go. She even gave us a few eating tips. Lastly, I'm not a big meat eater, so next time I will see if she can make the Egusi without the beef. Otherwise, if you haven't tried Ms. Ebako's food, do it now, right away...what are you waiting for? read more

Tonge's Taste - Egusi stew with 1 (of 2) balls of fufu. Delicious! - African Near Me - Menifee, California

I've also wanted to try West African food so I'm very glad I got to try it. The lady who makes the food is very nice. Food was still hot when we finished our hour drive back home! - Cameroon fried rice & chicken (4/5): the fried rice is made with coconut and butter (I believe). It was very rich, flavorful, and creamy compared to the fried rice I'm used to. The chicken was a but flavorless but texture was good and not rubbery. - Pepper Soup Goat Meat (2/5): the flavor was really rich and spicy, but the meat itself was on the tougher side. It was hard to eat at times. - Egusi (5/5): I really enjoyed this dish with fufu. I think the flavor was out of this world for me. I would have enjoyed it as a vegetarian dish without the meat itself. The meat, like the pepper soup goat meat, was also on the tougher side. - Eru (3/5): the dish was smoky and there were plenty of spinach. Although the spinach was a bit hard to chew at times, I'm glad I got this. Wanted to try the puff puff but it wasn't on the menu when I ordered. I'd suggest calling after you place an order since we waited 1.5 hours after we placed the order. read more

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You are pulling up to a house, so be mindful of that. I give 3 stars for the food as it tastes delicious but unfortunately I won't be back. We ordered Egusi soup, Eru, and gizzards. My partner comes back to the car with the food and remarks about how heavy the food is and the portion sizes must be so big and filling. Well, we get home and what do you know, there are BIG HEAVY BONES in the bottom of both the Egusi and Eru. Makes sense why they're so heavy now. The oxtails in the Egusi were bones and fat, I am not exaggerating. & we didn't get our plantains with the gizzards! Was really disappointed to get home (a 40 minute drive by the way) to discover this. Wanted to like this place so much, with all the positive reviews. Maybe I caught them on an off day? Who knows? I unfortunately won't be making the drive back to find out. ***Updated to four stars for customer service! The owner reached out and apologized and I do appreciate that. read more

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That fufu and egusi soup was honestly so good. The egusi soup was rich, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. The cow tongue in it was extremely tender and surprisingly tasty. Every bite had so much flavor, and the meat was cooked perfectly. The fufu was smooth and went really well with the soup, making the whole meal come together. I really enjoyed how comforting and satisfying it was. You could tell it was made with care, and it definitely left a great impression. I'd happily eat that again anytime. read more

I've had fufu and egusi from a few places but this one stands out. The egusi has just the right amount of spice and the meat is tender. If you've never tried African food before, this is a great place to start. It's flavorful, comforting, and honestly worth the try. read more

I've been dying to try fufu and Egusi ever since I seen it on TikTok and I was so surprised when I saw I could get it locally. I place an order and it was ready in about an hour. I was so pleased with the outcome it was absolutely delicious! I will definitely be a regular customer it is the ultimate comfort food. read more

I'm so glad she is in Menifee now. Some of the best African food I've had, and I've had it all across California. By far the best pepper soup I've had. It's nice and spicy how I like it, and the broth is flavorful. I will for sure be back. read more

Tonge's Taste - Okra stew and fufu - African Near Me - Menifee, California

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If you've never tried African food before, let this place be the place you order from. I tried fufu for my first time with egusi soup and now crave this weekly. It's hard to explain what this tastes like, but it is so flavorful and has a nice kick to it. It's one of those dishes that you just have to try for yourself. read more

Tonge's Taste - African Near Me - Menifee, California

Yes it is pickup from her home only. IT SAYS IN THE DESCRIPTION PICKUP ONLY and has always been!!! I have tried many egusi made in SoCal and no one's beats Tonges! It is a good portion and me and my partner always share one tray and buy an extra for our lunch the next day. She goes heavy on seasonings and palm oil (I drain some out due to my high blood pressure). The meat does vary by what's available, sometimes pieces are more chewy and boney and other days super tender brisket like texture. read more

This was my 1st time trying Tonge's Taste I purchased the Eru Soup with FuFu and the baked fish with plantains. The food was delicious & yummy. I love it read more

1st time trying this food and it was all delicious. Too far for me to keep driving but was definitely worth it. read more

Tonge's Taste - Every plate that has fufu with it - African Near Me - Menifee, California

I have been wanting to try fufu for so long and am so lucky to have Tonge's Taste, a small business, here in Eastvale. We ordered our food online and it was ready for pick up within an hour. The owner was kind and the portions are sooooo generous. The food is so flavorful, rich, and filling! Will definitely be ordering again! read more

Tonge's Taste - Cameroon chicken and rice, fufu, egusi - African Near Me - Menifee, California

We were very happy to find this gem! Highly recommend this delicious meal! Perfect spice and flavor! We are definitely going back and trying everything on the menu. I saw 1 bad review....I think that person had COVID and lost their tastebuds because this food had amazing flavor!! read more

Tonge's Taste - Egusi, as you can see we devoured it - African Near Me - Menifee, California

I've always been a fan of West African Food and hers is some of the best I've had and is always delicious! When I'm in the mood for that, this is the place I usually go. I've been ordering from her for a few years now and was consistently great every time. read more

Very delicious. So happy there's someone in the IE that can prepare some good food. I'm excited to try some other things next time. This Egusi soup was great. I will be back again. Location is in a nice neighborhood in Eastvale. read more

Tonge's Taste - Egusi & Fufu - African Near Me - Menifee, California

Delicious food and easy ordering process! Loved the egusi soup and puff puffs. We will be back!

Yummmmmmy Cameroonian food and at a great price. The eru is prepared perfectly - and if you're new trying Cameroonian food you'll not be too overwhelmed with the unique flavors. The pounded yam is perfect and super delicious. There is enough eru and pounded yams for two people or two meals. Also got the fish and plantains - the veges on top are insanely delicious, the hot sauce is excellent (not too spicy), and the plantains are fried perfectly. The fish was moist and super delicious. Definitely recommend !! Very generous portions. read more

Tonge's Taste - Roasted fish and plantains - African Near Me - Menifee, California

THIS IS SOMEONES HOUSE! I think preorder only so the neighbor said. Wasted 50$ and an hour on the freeway with a reckless Uber driver to not get any food! Thanks for nothing! I haven't had this food in ages and will never come back. There aren't any signs saying that was the location at all. I thought I was in the wrong place. read more

I will drive to the end of this earth for Tonge's Egusi! Service is excellent & the portions are more than enough!

Best egusi, So delicious and such a good portion size. I ate half of it and got full, which is perfect so my second round later tonight. Definitely worth the drive and the wait! Will be back very soon!! read more

Most definitely a delicious spot to come to so good slurped all my food up outside the spot in my car. Food was AMAZING!!! I'm about to wear this spot outttttt!!! Definitely the best I've had, HANDS DOWN!! read more

Tonge's Taste - Egusi and Fufu - African Near Me - Menifee, California

DELICIOUS! I keep coming back. The food is always hot upon arrival! Not a long wait. Great customer service, the owner is sweet. Place isn't hard to find!! read more

Tonge's Taste - What was egusi & fufu - African Near Me - Menifee, California

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I've been traveling all the way to Inglewood for Nigerian food and decided to give this a try. By far the best Egusi & Fufu I ever had. Just take my money cuz I can eat this all day! There's so much flavor and not shy at all on the meat or serving size period. I will be back to try everything else. read more

Tonge's Taste - Egusi & Fufu - African Near Me - Menifee, California

It's a huge NO! If you are African & know what your cultural foods should taste like... you should reconsider ordering from here.

OKAYYYYY, so I ordered the egusi and fufu, let me just say that it was AMAZINGGGG, so much flavor. I loved it, left me wanting more. I will have to say this, don't be surprised by how long you have to wait to pick-up after ordering -- but have in mind that it's not fast food, they're making this FRESH-FRESH. I waited about an hour and thirty mins after placing the order to get the food, but I didn't mind it- I went with a friend and we just chilled and talked outside in the car while we waited to get called. I do wish we got a little more for what we paid for, but you know what? It's okay, where else can you get delicious Nigerian food here in the states, no where really. So it's fine. SUPPORT LOCAL, guys! TRY TONGE's TASTE!! read more

As why is my first time having fufu and egusi soup. I'm so glad that I was able to find something semi-locally because I really didn't want to drive all the way to LA to try it. I ordered online and it said that it would be ready in an hour but I got a phone call after 40 minutes of placing my order. The food was pretty hot when I got it but I still had a 20 minute drive home. Once I got home the food was still pretty hot. Initially I thought that it was a vegetarian type of dish but to my surprise there was meat at the bottom. Everything together was just so good and so flavorful. It tasted kind of smokey to me. I definitely want to try the other dishes when I get a chance. read more

Wow I have no words on how delicious this food was!! The fufu and egusi were so filling and flavorful! It was my first time ordering and trying African cuisine. Very easy to order and I love that the menu items have a picture the service was excellent! Very friendly lady food was very nice and hot when I picked up! My husband loved it we got the jollof rice w chicken and Egusi soup i also added some dodo which are the friend plantains they went perfect with the jollof rice! Will definitely order again. read more

The food was amazing I didn't know it was at a house but the house look like in mansion and once I stepped in the door I felt the love that was cooked when making the food. I'm not sure what spicy sauce that was that came on the side of the fried fish but it was amazing I needed more next time I will ask for an extra read more

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Great over the top food! Blew me away, and the service was insanely fast, said it would take an hour but only took 20 minutes! Definitely coming back read more