Officially one of my favorite restaurants!! Came here on a double date and we were blown away. Ambience: Impeccable, casual with slight upscale, dark with warm lighting, soft R&B music Service: no complaints, everyone was warm and welcoming, great energy Food: (best to worst except dessert) - garlic noodles with shrimp: amazing flavor profile, had some Asian flavor profiles but not sure if that was intentional, shrimp was perfectly cooked with slight crunch to it - plantain with crab: only three pieces but was incredibly delicious with very refreshing herbal flavors with slight sweetness from the plantain and the crab was fresh - jollof with chili garlic chicken: classic and traditional, the spice was mild, I I actually rice I could've had it a little spicier, the jollof was a slightly on the dryer side -Zaatar zucchini, grilled broccolini: liked them both. The zucchini had a bunch of herbs on top that I absolutely loved including mint if that's your thing -honey berbere chicken bites : the men loved this dish, but the girls thought the breading was a little too much but still good classic chicken bites - plantain sticky cake: would recommend getting! Soft and moist and honestly not as sweet as I was worried about read more

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So glad to see that "TH" has opened back up. Although a few items were changed or unavailable during dinner service, the food was still delicious. Service is a little hit or miss because of how fast this place gets busy (that's literally my only gripe.) Tried most of the same things as before. With the exception of The Jollof Platter. It was quite tasty. Their variety of sauces were also delightful. Same chill vibe, no complaints there. read more

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2nd time at two hommes, this time for their dinner menu. service is just as great as the first! got the: lamb and white bean hummus with flatbread 9.4/10 - favorite dish! hummus is creamy, smooth, and the fresh herbs were such an amazing experience. warm flatbread is fluffy with a strong butter aroma the second it arrives. wish the ground lamb was crispier for texture but still highly recommend. braised short rib 8.5/10 is extremely tender, not too fatty, and the whipped yam component is smooth, sweet, and a little runny. would like if the meat was more savory to balance out the sweetness. crispy chicken was the least fav 4.6/10- loved the curry flavor and crispy exterior, however the chicken was extremely dry and hard to chew through. regardless, the experience was still worth 5 stars! read more

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Chicken bites and those plantains. Every single time! Delicious. I am working my way through the menu The beans have a peculiar profile and the Jollof rice was good. I got to go and parking was easy in the Ralph's parking lot. The place was packed and folks waiting outside to dine. Must try! read more

Two Hommés - African Near Me - Inglewood, California

As a visitor to LA, I had the great fortune to be hosted and treated by a dear friend who is close to the Two Hommes. She made menu selections based on what she loved most and what she knew I would appreciate. She did NOT MISS. I loved every single thing about this place. The vibe is chill but vibrant, with groovy old school R&B and hip-hop music playing overhead but not so loud that you could not have a conversation. We sat at the bar and interacted with the beautiful and friendly bartender and servers and folks from the kitchen. We ordered all of our food at once, but had it come out as it was ready, I enjoyed every exquisite morsel. My only regret was that I couldn't stay longer. I had to scoot on out of there to make my red-eye flight out of LAX and they accommodated my rush. And despite the inexplicable traffic, I made it there and through to the gate in good time. What a treat and I can't wait to go back! For anyone considering visiting Two Hommes, don't sleep. Get there quick and often. read more

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Two Hommes is a lively corner hangout spot. Everyone here is all smiles and you are treated like family. The service is chill and the food is full of flavor. The Jollof Platter: Each grain of the Ghanaian Jollof Rice is firm, al dente, and seasoned - no mushy rice on this plate. The rice is evenly coated with well balanced spices. You can taste a little curry and a bit of fennel. The arugula salad cuts the richness with its peppery leaves. The caramelized plantains are crispy and gooey. The bomb azz black beans live up to their name, creamy and silky with every spoonful. If you're going to add a protein, make it the Root Beer Braised Short Rib. Braised short rib is a rich and succulent cut of beef. You don't really cut the extremely tender meat as much as you jiggle the moist juicy beef. The root beer makes a nice sticky glaze. They add the habanero sauce and cilantro lime crema on top like frosting on a cupcake. The creamy, sweet, and tangy sauces with chives add an explosion of flavor. Parking: There's street parking next to the big Ralph's lot. You can also find a spot about a block away. read more

Two Hommés - Jollof Rice plus Root Beer Braised Short Rib - African Near Me - Inglewood, California

This place is excellent. First, make a reservation because it was absolutely packed and I'm not sure you will get seated without one. The restaurant itself is cozy. The tables are close together and space is a premium here. I ordered a Young Fashioned and the Short Rib. Both were absolutely perfect. My friend ordered the Jollof platter and I was envious. I'll order it next time. The service was perfect. The waitress and all staff were attentive and friendly. I have zero complaints, had a great experience and look forward to returning. read more

Two Hommes was such a lovely dinner. I would give this 4.5 stars but the Za'atar zucchini pushes this up to a 5 star meal. First off, this place is poppin! My friend and I came on a Thursday night and it was packed! Definitely get reservations! The only thing we ordered not pictured I was the Za'atar zucchini which is a shame because it was my favorite dish. It was so incredibly flavorful. 10/10 truly. One of my favorite dishes I've ever eaten. The short rib with whipped sweet potato was exactly what my friend wanted - she loves short rib and this gave her everything she could have asked for. Great depth of flavor, superrr tender. And the whipped sweet potatoes were a great complement. 9/10 The lamb chops were great but definitely needed a different knife for them. Great flavor and cook on the meat though. 9/10 Unfortunately the jollof rice did not hit the mark for me. My best friend from college is Nigerian so I've had tons of his aunty's jollof and this jollof rice just did not stand up to the home cooked goodness I love so much. This was disappointing because my friend had never had jollof rice snd she was looking forward to trying it and was very let down. 7/10 The plantains were great, and I lovedddd the bside of black beans. Those were soooo good! I lovedddd plantains mixed with black beans so I was super happy to finish those off. 10/10 for the beans, 9/10 plantains. The service was great! We never felt rushed, never felt like anyone interjected too much while at the same time our server was super helpful and just good energy. There is parking in the lot all around the restaurant, which is great. I would definitely come back here to try more things off the menu! What a great find! read more

Two Hommés - Jollof rice with lamb chops - African Near Me - Inglewood, California

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H*** YES! Some of the best food I've had in a while! We ordered everything we could possibly eat in one seating and I have no complaints. Refreshing experience. We went for Sunday brunch and snagged a seat at the bar. Reservations are advisable. Everything was a "favorite", but in order from most enjoyed are: Honey Berbere Chicken Bites with THE PERFECT PANCAKE (custom pairing lol), The Jollof Platter (with lamb), Shrimp & Grits, and Braised short rib & Grits. My goodness, if I could eat more I would have tried more! That Berbere Chicken -- chef's kiss! Ambiance is very homey and perfectly snug. Mo helped us and her energy was absolutely warm and infectious, very sweet and we were well taken care of. Will absolutely return in a heartbeat. read more

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The food was delicious, and the music was a vibe. I will definitely be returning. I ordered the fried chicken appetizer and jollof plate with shrimp. The flavors are a fusion between West African, Caribbean, and American soul food. I highly recommend placing a reservation since it gets pretty crowded. If you come with a lot of people, get a few entrees and small bites to share family style. read more

Two Hommés - Jollof plate with shrimp - African Near Me - Inglewood, California

Came for dinner an hour before close on a Saturday night with no reservation. It was crowded. Lots of dates and large parties and solo diners. Very cute vibe. The host was so nice and friendly. He let us wait to see if someone didn't show. They didn't! I've been here before so I know what I like. Garlic noodles and lamb chops with a Young Fashion and the warm plantain sticky cake. My bf had the Braised short ribs and whipped yams..sorry I really disliked this. Everything was just mushy and ate like baby food, just not the best. Maybe we caught it at the end of the night but all that mushy served in a bowl ...not my cup of tea. They noticed we didn't eat it and the server was kind enough to bring something else. I really appreciated that. We'll be back. read more

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They have one of the best shrimp & grits dishes I've ever had. It's on par with the best place I've had in New Orleans after 4 visits there. Perfectly cooked shrimp. Thick and creamy grits. And the sauces on top are so flavorful. The biscuits are tiny, but also really good. They were served warm with jam & butter. The drink I had here is good as well. They have a small, well curated cocktail list. Drinks & food came out fast. Beautiful space. I noticed they updated the seating and removed the benches and metal chairs and it really elevated the place. Before the interior read as casual but the menu wasn't, and now it all makes sense. The only reason it's not 5 stars is the service. While seemingly attentive at first, it wasn't personable & we were definitely rushed. Came for a 1pm reservation and finished around 2pm. They close at 3pm on Sunday but our server rushed us to wrap up. Even took our waters before we finished without asking, on a hot day at that. And throughout the meal things just felt very rushed because he spoke fast. Maybe he had a lot of tables to tend to but I didn't enjoy that aspect of dining in. Parking is easy, either in the lot behind the building or in the neighborhood read more

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The food at Two Hommes was so flavorful! Everything we ordered was delicious. We got the jollof rice with salmon and plantains as well as the root beer braised short rib. Highly recommend this place! read more

Two Hommés - African Near Me - Inglewood, California

I finally was able to check out Two Hommes in Inglewood. It did not at all disappoint. Drinks Bahia Beach - very different from the typical flavor profile that I like, but still tasty Sentinels Spritz - so refreshing As for the food, everything was so delicious. We started with the plantain and crab salad. Two of my favorite foods in one dish? Loved this. Next we had the chicken bites which were yummy and my friend's favorite dish. Then we had the jollof platter which I thought would have more flavor but still pretty good. We finished out with the dessert. I first had their plantain sticky cake when I visited the booth that they had at the LA Times best 101 restaurants event and having it at the restaurant was drool worthy. Overall I had a great experience. It can be loud in here. Enough so where you Have to speak to the point it may feel like yelling but you can also watch a game here. There is bar seating and an overall intimate space. Our server was great. She was very friendly and made the dining experience even better. Additionally, parking was not hard to come by because you can park next door and if you take public transit, it's within a short walking distance as well. read more

Two Hommés - Jollof platter with shrimp - African Near Me - Inglewood, California

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We walked in w/o reservations so we were sat at the bar near the back. Service was great, and the food was tasty. I enjoyed a juicy burger, my husband had the salmon with garlic noodles and my daughter had the chicken minus the sauce. All was devoured. No doggy bag for us. Only complaint was my salty fries, but my husband said we weren't there for the fries. Lol! So we left those behind. Oh and the drinks, amazingly delicious. My husband and I had a cocktail, my daughter had a tasty lemonade. We're sure to return for brunch soon. Unfortunately I didn't take too many pictures. read more

Two Hommés - My little one really enjoyed the chicken - African Near Me - Inglewood, California

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Two Hommés brings a fresh, African‑inspired dining experience to the center of Inglewood. The interior is small and intimate, and while the plates lean on the smaller side, they're clearly crafted with intention and flavor. The drinks were good, but the vibe is what really sets this place apart -- warm, cozy, and stylish, with a Brooklyn‑meets‑Inglewood energy that feels unique. Service was a bit slower than I would've liked, but they're still fairly new and the place was slammed on the Saturday I went, so it's understandable. Even with the wait, the overall experience was strong. It's the kind of neighborhood spot you're genuinely happy to have nearby. read more

The location of this restaurant is in a kinda sketchy area. Behind the restaurant is a bunch of dumpsters with trash seagulls flying around. I actually never saw that many seagulls in the city side. Parking is at Ralphs though I'm unsure if you could park there or not. There is a sign for parking for Ralphs only and several parkings are for teachers. Service and food are amazing though. The restaurant is very clean. The bathroom sink has the most narrow faucet ever. The faucet is 1 in above the sink so I don't know how people wash their hands. These are what we ordered 1 Plantain + Crab $20.00 - 3/5. I fried plantain is good with the little bit of crabs on the side. Dish is creative but overall not extraordinary. 1 Root Beer Braised Short Rib - $44.00 5/5 this is the most delicious and my favorite dish. The mashed potato is so creamy and beef is so soft. It is the most creamy and buttery mashed potato I've ever had. 1 Jollof Platter $28.00 + Berbere Shrimp $12.00 - 4/5. The spicy rice dish has enough moisture and dryness. The shrimp was grilled in creme sauce. 1 Garlic Noodle $22.00 2/5. It tastes like soy sauce noodles because I couldn't really taste the garlic part of it. 1 Plantain Sticky Cake $15.00 5/5 toffee pudding style and is amazing. Moist and creamy. Overall I would definitely come back. Service is outstanding and water is filled with bottle and we could constantly refill it. read more

First off, the vibes in there were immaculate. It's a great place for a date night with dim lighting and great music. The drinks - genuinely superb and so yummy. My bf got the Sentinela Sour and I got the Sobolo Spritz. Drinks came out quickly, so I ended up finishing at least half of my drink before the food came out. I loved the lamb and white bean hummus the most out of everything we got! The flatbread was so soft and was a perfect vehicle for the hummus. The hummus itself was nice and bright from the fresh herbs. I got the Jollof Platter which I would give an 8/10. Without the addition of protein, it's probably a 7/10. The protein makes it a more complete meal and I liked the flavor of the berbere shrimp. The sauces that it came with made the platter more flavorful. The jollof rice itself was ok, I've had some homemade jollof rice that was much better. My boyfriend got the Chilean Seabass which was fine, but small portion. The mains were pretty expensive for what they were so I probs wouldn't get them again. One thing I would get again is the dessert! It ended off our meal nicely. We got a plantain sticky cake with ice cream which is the perfect dessert - with the hot and cold. It was so good! Not crazy sweet, but just enough to hit the craving. I hope I can try their Sunday brunch menu though! That sounds delish. read more

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I came here on a Friday night with some of my girlfriends to get a good meal and catch up. My friend raved about how much her and her husband loved this place so we went to check it out. We had reservations so we got seated right away, which was nice. All the staff was so friendly. And the food... The food was amazing. I had the lamb chops with the noodles and it was perfect. At first, I thought the portion was too small but once I started eating it, it was just enough and I had a little bit of leftovers. The bread with the hummus was also delicious. And the drink was good. The atmosphere and vibe was nice and I will definitely come back again. read more

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One of the best meals I have had in a long time! This place is amazing! Superb service and amazing food. I highly recommend ordering their jolof plate with the chicken maafe. I'll be thinking of this meal until my next visit. read more

Two Hommés - Chicken maafe, jolof plate, short rib - African Near Me - Inglewood, California

Wow! Wow! Wow! Very impressed by Two Hommés. Excellent customer service as soon as we walked in and I must say, I absolutely LOVED the black kings that were cooking & serving the food. Everything we had was amazing!! My friends husband made sure she brought him home the short ribs. We went on a Thursday night and it was packed. I suggest a reservation. Small & quaint but still enough personal space where you don't feel like somebody's in your business. Can't wait to return since Chef Mando said brunch is where it's at! Everything we had...10/10 Plaintain with crab salad Jollof platter with fried catfish Honey Berbere chicken bites Braised short ribs Plantain sticky cake read more

Energetic and loud. Everyone seems to be having a good time. 10/10 lamb hummus. I always love lamb for how fat and rich in flavor it is. The lamb bits in the hummus certainly delivered all the elements I love about lamb. The hummus itself is interesting, because it's on the more watery side. But it really doesn't matter that much as it goes quite well with the bread that comes with. I am curious if the bread is where the African characters is? Since it definitely tastes like some kind of grain more commonly used in African cuisine. 10/10 grilled branzino. $14 for a grilled branzino add-on? The pricing at two hommes confuses me, since the noodle itself is $20, so it's more than the fish? I guess you have to order at least one main to order the protein. But hello, $14 for grilled branzino is AMAZING, I should have ordered two of this fish! Love the crispy branzino skin, packed with exotic seasoning! Grilling (or searing) seafood is not easy, as it's very easy to lose the moisture and then the seafood just hardens and loses all its sweetness. But NOT this branzino, so soft and tender and sweetness from this fish is well preserved. 5/10 for the rice and noodle and the concept of adding protein on top of the rice and noodle. I like to read a good story not because I get to decide what the character does, but becauseI want to follow the main character's journey. So I come to a restaurant more curious about the story the chef wants to tell. If you are telling me the noodle goes quite well with any kinds of protein, then I get really skeptical, since maybe that just means I don't need the noodles. Also the noodle sauce is overpowering. If I were to come back to this place again, I'd just order one noodle, and a bunch of protein options which I am totally convinced by the heightened level of this grilled branzino. I am a little unhappy with the service though. For the first 50min, we only got served one appetizer. The server seemed to have forgotten about our lamb hummus appetizer. But they were very kind to removed the charge for us in the end. read more

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Awww man I went back for the first time in over two years and soooo disappointed that the garlic noodles have changed. They were my favorite in the city but definitely different now, they kinda remind me of lo mein noodles :( on the flip side the salmon and jollof rice plate were still DELICIOUS!! Ambiance and service still great. read more

Two Hommés - African Near Me - Inglewood, California

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What a fun new restaurant! When I heard of Two Hommes, I was immediately intrigued by the African and Caribbean cultures. My friend and I made reservations far ahead in advance because of our busy schedules and it was so nice to have something to look forward to. We tried the chicken bites appetizer, root beer braised short rib, jollof platter of course. I really don't have much experience with these cuisines so I was just enjoying each dish for what it is. For drinks we got the mango margarita which was SO good and not too sweet. We would've gotten two each if we didn't have to drive far after dinner hah. Every dish was delicious and flavorful. Ambiance was great - it was dark and intimate, with good music, bustling with food and drinks going around and people just talking together. My friend and I did have to talk a little loudly to hear each other but it's fine. Service was friendly and we appreciate their recs on the food Parking was easy too. There's a good number of parking spots in the lot behind the restaurant. My onlyyyy complaint is that it takes a long drive to get to, so I really need to plan it out for the next time I bring my partner here. read more

Finally got to try this place and had an overall pleasant experience. I arrived late to my reservation but they were still able to accommodate my party. I did try calling several times before and couldn't get any one on the phone even though they just opened. The host was a nice guy and we were quickly seated. Our waitress was nice as well. The restaurant was very clean! Even the bathrooms. That was nice to see. On to the food. I got the shrimp and grits which was delicious! I would definitely eat it again. The price wasn't too bad either and it was filling. My husband got the chicken and waffles which he enjoyed. I do feel as though most places give you a nice thick waffles or two. This was a thin waffle. Menu said it was served with powdered sugar and that was left off the plate. We also got the jollof rice platter which was pricey for $28. You still had to add protein to it so I was a little taken aback. Had the bbq jerk sauce and it was spicy! They had other sauces as well. I didn't like that if you simply wanted the sauce on the side it was an up charge. That's so odd. The plantains that are supposed to be included didn't come out with the meal and I had to inquire if it was supposed to. The waitress quickly rectified that issue. I just feel like that platter was over priced. Tried the mango lemonade, not sweet more sour. Had 2 coffees which weren't priced on the menu and at $5 a cup could have come in a bigger cup to be honest. Also the way they served the food, it's wasn't all at once. I had a child with me and his food took the longest to come out. The restaurant has plenty of parking available. It is on the smaller side and I can imagine how loud it can get at night. I would certainly return for brunch and bring others to try. read more

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This has been on my list for years and I finally went with my husband for brunch. I did not take too much content because I was too busy stuffing my face! I had the pineapple spicy marg, delish. I switched to their chenin blanc for our meal. We had the chicken bites and biscuits for appetizers, CRAZY GOOD. The bites had a sauce that was spicy, a touch of sweet, sublime. Those biscuits, if you have a cheat carb day, get these. I have had many versions of shrimp and grits, quite possibly the best I ever had, this dish deserves an award. We barely had room for our catfish filet which was a generous portion and not overcooked, common in southern cooking. I tasted Black America and Africa all at the same time, I cannot wait to try their dinner. read more

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Came back on a Saturday night with my husband before heading out to celebrate my brother in law's 40th birthday downtown, and the experience was just as lovely. He ordered the garlic noodles with shrimp and was still raving about them later that night with friends. As much as I enjoyed the garlic fries during my last visit, they did not hit the same this time around, though they were still good. I really appreciated the hospitality and how accommodating the hostess was when I called to update our reservation. Still highly recommend. read more

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Food is really good. Pricey but worth it. I HIGHLY recommend you go early. The place is really small so it gets packed fast. You can park in the Ralph's parking lot beside it. Food was yummy. I would definitely go back. read more

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I finally made it to Two Hommes. And overall, it did not disappoint. But I'll get into the specifics in a bit. I'll start off with parking. Killing two birds with one stone, I shopped at Ralph's and parked in the the lot as close to the Two Hommes as I could. I needed to get some stuff plus, the restaurants wasn't open yet. One of the curses of getting to places early. There were signs about parking in the lot but I ignored them because I was a Ralph's customer. There's also street parking. And I don't know what those restrictions are. I recommend making reservations. I took a chance and got there at opening and since the reservation open slots were all available, I figured maybe it wasn't busy during the week. Diners started filing in as I was on my way out. Not packed but it was still early. Service was great. Left me to my own devices checking on me here and there. There was a separate person delivering my order - runner or chef, I don't know but I didn't ask, and he didn't really engage other than to announce what he was delivering. Even the host checked on me a few times. Then there was the food. I really enjoyed all the dishes starting with the Suya Shrooms and Greens. I've not had that mix of flavors before and my palette took a liking to it. I cleared the dish and could have and would have eaten more if the serving size were larger. Great starter. Then I moved the main course. Garlic Noodles and I added (protein) the Lamb Chops. Loved the lamb but wasn't keen on the Garlic Noodles. The dish wasn't bland or imbalanced - I guess I'm just used to the "Asian" style of the dish - not this bold, little spicy and smoky rendition. I'm used to the softer, slightly chewy noodles compared to the almost al dente from last night's dish. And I love al dente. Saving room for dessert (carrot cake) I saved a Lamb Chop and some of the noodles which I'll change the profile by adding a butter and lime but I'll say it wasn't bad, it was unexpected and possibly something that for me, might have to be listed as an acquired taste. I already mentioned the dessert - and I inhaled it. I was already full, not just from the food but the drinks - no alcohol last night - I had the daily juice of the day. A few servings. Careful - it's an extra charge for refills, which the server did mention but still no where in the vicinity of the cost had I had a cocktail or two. On that note, alcohol is served! Though I wasn't a huge fan of the Garlic Noodles, like I mentioned, I enjoyed everything else. I'll have to go back to see how the other dishes are that I've heard so much about. And definitely have an adult beverage. Or two read more

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You need a reservation to get seated here on the weekend. I ordered the garlic noodles with shrimp and berber chicken bites. I didn't care for the berber bites, they were a tad tough. I did enjoy my garlic noodles very much and would order that again if in the area. read more

Two Hommés - Garlic noodles and berber chicken - African Near Me - Inglewood, California

Two Hommes is a wonderful Black-owned restaurant. I love how they fuse different African and Caribbean cultures with the menu. I enjoyed everything I tried here, especially the jollof rice with chicken and plantain. Our server was also very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend this spot! read more

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Everything was perfect! I kept hearing about this place and it's a trek for us. Decided to snag the only reservation I saw the week of Christmas and it was in the top 5 of meals I've had all year. The space is pretty small but they maximized seating and did a good job with making it feel cozy and updated. The food was exceptional and so much flavor. I would get everything we had again. We had the chicken bites for a starter and they have such great flavor. The jollof platter was my favorite and I had it with the catfish. Garlic noodles are amazing and the short rib was tender. It had a slightly sweet flavor that I wasn't expecting. Lastly Juanita was our server and she was fantastic! Fun personality and made excellent recommendations! Can't wait to come back with more people! read more

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Great food & drinks and a great dining experience but it is incredibly loud in there so I would avoid doing any meetings or work related gatherings!! The service was fast and friendly! I advise you make a reservation or you will end up waiting for a table as there isn't a lot of seating in there. Tables are set extremely close to one another so if that's something to be mindful of!! read more

Two Hommes is one of those spots you walk into once...and instantly wonder where it's been all your life. Quality African fusion cuisine, made with care, bold flavor, and a whole lot of creativity. Start your meal with the honey berbere chicken bites. Trust me, these are the move. Crispy, saucy, slightly sweet with that berbere kick...they set the tone perfectly. For mains, you can't go wrong with the garlic noodles or the jollof rice with catfish. Both are packed with flavor, cooked to perfection, and feel like comfort and innovation in the same bite. And whatever you do, don't skip dessert. The sweet potato churro is A-1. Warm, crispy, lightly sweet, and totally unique. What I love most is that they're always evolving. The menu stays fresh with new dishes being tested and introduced all the time, so every visit feels like a new experience. If you're looking for high-quality African fusion food in Inglewood, Two Hommes should be at the top of your list. Highly recommend! read more

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I've been here twice now, once during Sunday Brunch and another time during dinner. I was very pleased both times. The food, service, and ambiance did not disappoint. The servers were friendly and attentive, and were also great with suggestions and questions. During brunch I tried the chicken jollof platter with cilantro sauce, and the Sentinela Sour. The food came out nice & hot and my drink was really cute and refreshing. On my second visit, I truly loved my dinner entree, the root beer braised short rib. My goodness, the flavors were there! I love sweet and savory, so it was a perfect combination of textures and flavors for me. I wish the dish was bigger The day I came in it was tricolored carrots instead of zucchini, and they were cooked perfectly. I also tried the plantain sticky cake, and it was so good. It was smaller than expected, but the taste was rich and delicious. I can't wait to come back and try the burger and churro. Overall experience, 10/10 read more

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Hmmm. The food was pretty good not amazing. Service is hard to get because they're so busy. The waitress only checked on us at the end of our meal. The nicest person there was the host. The small quaint restaurant has a nice ambiance. I got the jollof plate with fried catfish. I had to add salt. The meal was missing flavor for me. read more

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After extended travel into LAX, we arrived as a couple little after 9:00 pm, right as the kitchen was closing, the staff was welcoming and they were gracious enough to seat us still. We will be forever grateful, as the food was amazing! Mo, our server, was great and had great recommendations for our order. The chicken bites were well sauced, aioli was light and paired well with the pickles. Lamb tacos were juicy and delicious, but a little difficult to eat as the tortilla was too fragile and fell apart. I suspect if the tacos were served with a second tortilla it would hold together better. The jollof rice plate was exceptional, rice was flavorful, served along with arugula, plantains, and the best black beans I have ever tasted. We ordered the fried catfish as our protein, with cilantro lime crema. The catfish was generously seasoned, lightly breaded, and perfectly cooked; filet texture was still flakey. Along with acidity and creaminess of the crema...perfection. Dessert was an afterthought for us, we quickly decided on the plantain sticky cake. Cake was warm and gooey served with whipped cream and bourbon ice cream, with plantain chips and crumbles for added texture. A great way to end a meal. Overall the food is well priced with generous portions, and superb flavors. I would highly recommend stopping in if you're in the area! read more

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Great food and service! It's a pretty popular place; there was line at opening on a Sunday but fortunately we had reservations. The place filled up about 30 minutes into opening. Nice music selection from classic R&B. The selection was quite flavorful with some west African influences. We asked the server for recommendation and shared some plates! We enjoyed the shrimp and grits, the biscuits, chicken and waffles, and jallof platter with catfish. Parking available on the street or the shared lot with Ralph's. read more

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Came for Sunday brunch, yum. Biscuits were great. Crab cakes were meaty and well-flavored. Chicken on the waffles were perfect sweet and salty. Waffles are a bit forgettable. Place is great vibes, easy parking in lot where the Ralph's is. Had reservations and was seated immediately. Busy but not too busy. read more

So so so sooooooo sorry for gate keeping. This is my new favorite restaurant. I first had their brunch with my Yelp elite partner in Thyme after church and have been hooked ever since. Each dish has its own unique flavor. One remark that can sum up this amazing establishment is that each dish has its own unique flavor. Their sauce they use in their grits is very tasty and different. Their perfect pancake was not what I expected; crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, BUT ITS GREAT! Their biscuits are $15 and you get 3, seems crazy but, in my second trip, my family said 'these biscuits are really good' several times before suggesting they should be served complimentary. Their beans are rich with garlic and plantain are sweet, but not as sweet as hot honey chicken bites, which is definitely is in contention for my favorite item there. The location, food, and vibe are perrrrrfect, and service has always been amazing each time I come. I love it there! TIL next time, and make sure you set a reservation !! read more

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