My favorite egusi soup. It is a very generous serving. Definitely enough for 2-3 servings. It is worth every dollar and customer service is also good! Side note: most egusi soup has shellfish and needs to have a shellfish allergy warning! Please find a way to add this to avoid issues. I really like this restaurant and hope to see it grow and prosper! read more

Gave us smaller portions cuz we're light skin. Also purposely left out the plantains in our dish. First time here, Never coming back here. read more

So I went and I got some beef with jollof rice and beef it was in a red stew ,I noticed , because I always pull out all of my meat first and, What Is This? Is this a tail of some sort, rat or something like let me know cause like I've never seen this on beef? What the fuck is this? I just threw the entire thing away. Oh and when you check out for to go order they don't tell you they have an automatic tip charge of 15% if you don't know they don't tell you. For a to go order what is the tip exactly? Especially in today's climate. Just ask if I want to tip, because just making it part of a bill is crazy. Tell what f this is what tail is this read more

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Great service , large portions ! And the food was probably the lowest price Nigerian food I've ever had ! I will be back ASAP read more

Veronica's Kitchen - Egusi and Jollof Rice - African Near Me - Inglewood, California

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I love this place. The portion and price is so reasonable . Some places overcharge with a little portion , but im not going to call them out. I been craving egusi soup every other week ..it might be because of my instagram , but i love their soup ..they didnt have my beef but its all good...i got goat. It was still delicious...i will be definitely be coming back to try other dishes . Ooh and great customer service. I didnt catch her name but she was drinking a drink from Starbucks =) read more

Veronica's Kitchen - Egusi Soup w Goat on the side w FUFU - African Near Me - Inglewood, California

I really like this place and appreciate what it brings to the community. This was my second time visiting Veronica's, and I brought my mom along to experience the flavors of Nigerian cuisine. I've tried about five different Nigerian spots now, so I do have a point of comparison. What stood out most to me was the exceptional customer service. Veronica is truly wonderful--warm, hospitable, and clearly hardworking. You know the restaurant is good simply due to the loyal customers who keep coming back. The space is clean, well-maintained, and inviting. I also appreciated the variety of protein options and the ability to go vegetarian, which isn't always easy to find with traditional dishes. As for the food--it's solid. We ordered the veggie egusi and shrimp efo riro. While the flavors are bold and authentic, the use of crayfish was a bit heavy for my personal taste. That said, taste is subjective, and others might really enjoy that depth of flavor. So if you're curious about African food or open to trying something new, Veronica's might just be your spot. Would I return? Yes--especially if I'm in the area. I admire the care put into this establishment, and that alone makes it worth supporting. read more

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Good things: the server explained everything thoroughly, and let us know that traditionally, the meat is not as tender as meat we may be accustomed to. The portions are large enough for 2 people to share. The jollof rice with chicken was the favorite. We were a part of four, and one person loved the fufu. The just okay: We all agreed that the plantains were extremely dry and didn't taste fresh. This could be because I'm used to Cuban-style plantains that are softer, less dry, and often syrupy sweet. We didn't finish the plantains or the puff puff, which are like little donuts but lacked sweetness and were pretty dense and dry. Maybe this is typical, though. We ordered one meat pie. It was also a bit dry but it was flavorful and I used some of the sauce from the chicken to give the crust some moisture. There were mixed reviews in the egusi (we got one with beef and one with chicken,) but the consensus was that the chicken was much better and strangely, the egusi's flavor was much different in each dish although only the proteins were different. The egusi with beef was by far not the favorite. Again, I know there are many styles of African food and I am far from a connoisseur, so what we had might be usual Nigerian flavors and textures. We tried this place because of the good reviews, and I'm glad we did, but I'm curious to try other types of African cuisine. read more

Veronica's Kitchen - African Near Me - Inglewood, California

TLDR We waited for over an hour after ordering only to be told they never put our food order in. We drove for an hour and a half excited to try some Nigerian food. My wife and I ordered foofoo and joloff rice. Then, we waited. They brought the drinks. About 45 minutes in, my wife asks the waitress to check on our order. 30 minutes later she tells us they never put our order in and they lost our order. We paid for our drinks and left. I still haven't gotten to try Nigerian food :( read more

Food was a ok. I expected more authenticity. May be I was expecting too much. I'm sure a non Nigerian will find the food great. Bathroom could be cleaner. It didn't have to look like we are in Lagos. lol. read more

Great service ! Promptly greeted upon entering the place.... Delightful duo of young ladies and a trainee informed me on what was and wasn't available .... Very clear on options available and quick to get my order in and my body sat in the ample and neat dining room. I know nigerian food takes time as they say ... good things come to those who wait.... So far .... I'm all in and ready to chop as soon as my delicious plate arrives !!!! It's hot outside.... so this nice working AC is feeling REALLY good and the vibes are RIGHT!!!!! read more

This was my first time trying Nigerian food and I'd say it is definitely worth the hype. The parking is free, but small; however we went when it wasn't as busy so parking was easy to find. We were welcomed and seated quickly. Our server (unfortunately we didn't get any names) explained each dish and made recommendations. Since it was my first time, it was recommended for me to get the Egusi and Jollaf Rice. My friend and I both ordered Egusi with Chicken and it comes with Fufu (pounded yam). Two bowls of water were given for us to rinse our hands (since we chose to eat with our hands and not utensils), quickly after, freshly hot Fufu and Egusi came out. The servers were very attentive and friendly. The fufu tasted like a sticky (or gummy? but not in a bad way) mashed potato. The Egusi was delicious! Chicken was cooked to perfection. I'm unsure how to describe the Egusi, but I couldn't stop eating it. Ms. Veronica came out to greet the guests when it got a little busier and we had a conversation with her. I absolutely recommend dining at Veronica's Kitchen. The staff is extremely kind and the food is delicious. I definitely plan to make the drive to try more menu items! read more

Veronica's Kitchen - Menu (05/2025) - African Near Me - Inglewood, California

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MY MANNNN Veronica is DA BOMB. I was SO surprised at how DELICIOUS this is. This is my first time eating Nigerian food and it is SO FLAVORFUL. This is definitely worth a try if you're feeling adventurous. I wish I lived closer to here, I would be coming here WEEKLY to try all their dishes. Great price. Amazing food. 100/100 experience. read more

Veronica's Kitchen - Egusi soup with beef, Red stew with chicken - African Near Me - Inglewood, California

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‼ Everything was PHENOMENAL The service is Outstanding Couldn't stop eating to post this review Finger licking read more

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We came last night to grab some dinner. I was excited to try this place since I keep hearing about egusi and fufu and this was one of the few west African restaurants in the area. To start the entrance door was so hard to open lol everyone struggled and tried to other door. They definitely need to get that door fixed. We both ended up getting the egusi with fufu but I got mine with goat and my friend got his with beef. While it was tasty and super flavorful, I'm not sure what all the hype is with egusi hahaha I mean it's good but I'm not sure if I will crave it again. The fufu was also an interesting texture but flavorless so you definitely need the flavor of the stew to add to it. read more

Veronica's Kitchen - Egusi with goat and Fufu Pounded Yam - African Near Me - Inglewood, California

When I say I loooooooovvvvveeeee this place omggggg the food is delicious no lie I only get egusi stew and fufu and jollof rice it's my favorite I dine in and takeout each time the food is always good and the servers and owner are also nice to me they are always busy which i understand and respect because the food is so good I drive 2 hours to get their food go visit them and thank me later read more

After seeing fufu and egusi soup go viral on tiktok I just HAD to try it for myself to see if it was worth the hype and it very much was. The fufu was very sticky and chewy like how I expected it to be. The taste was potato-y since it is made of yams which compliments the egusi soup's slight kick. I got it with beef that I did have to smyself. The jallof rice was not mushy and leaned more towards a dense grain. It had a nice spicy kick to it which paired really well with the red stew which I got with chicken. read more

Veronica's Kitchen - African Near Me - Inglewood, California

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Food was very good I will definitely be back when I'm in LA to enjoy more dishes. Owner was very friendly and the guest seemed to enjoy her hospitality read more

When I placed an order yesterday the lady was kind of rude and tried telling me I didn't ask for fufu when I did even tho it was a miscommunication and she thought I said no fufu when I said I want fufu just no protein she tried arguing me down about it so I dropped it and still paid for the fufu while the egusi soup was made already . The egusi soup wasn't all that and it was my first time trying it , the fufu wasn't done all the way it was a lil spot where it wasn't mixed in well and wasn't tasty . Definitely won't be going back there . I will hopefully find a place that makes great egusi soup and fufu . Do I recommend this place not really but you guys can give it a go maybe you'll like it . read more

Went in to try Nigerian food for the first time and waited over 30 minutes for anyone to take our order when the restaurant wasn't full. No one took our order or even looked our way even when we called servers over just for them to glance our way and keep serving others. Very Poor service. read more

If I would have read the bad reviews I would not have waisted my time driving an hour there and back horrible customer service very rude lady that takes the orders has a nasty attitude and looks like she hates having customers call or come in because she was mad at the world The food is hyped for no reason it was ok not worth it though the beef is boiled and just added to the egusi it has very hard pieces that you can't chew and it was served with a side of attitude that me and my sister in law felt uncomfortable and scared to even ask for our check and to go containers because the lady seems that bothered to be talked to but obviously we had no choice but to approach her since she was the only person there Save your time and money people try different locations or just attempt to make it at home at this point I'm sure you will have better luck that way read more

Food was very good, it was my friends first time and she loved it! Customer Service was awesome. Can't wait to go back.. read more

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My first time ever having fufu and egusi soup and I will most certainly be back for more! The soup was so flavorful and Had three whole chicken drums sticks!! the fufu was so soft and easy to eat. The dining area is elegant and large enough that you can easily be seated away from another patron for a more intimate dining experience. Service was as quick as it could be, they make everything fresh so if you go in early be ready to wait a little but it's going to be worth it. read more

Delicious, Generous Portions - Take It To-Go and Thank the Chef! My wife and I tried the Egusi soup and Okra-Ogbono soup (both without meat), and we were blown away. Each soup came with a serving of Fufu (pounded yam), and we ordered three extras--but we definitely didn't need that much. The portions are huge. Each soup came in a large to-go container, and we only managed to eat about a third of each. At $20 per soup (even without meat), it's absolutely worth the price for the quantity and quality. The flavor was outstanding--spicy, rich, and full of depth, even without any meat. We brought the food home, and over an hour later it was still steaming hot. The Fufu was soft, moist, and perfect. No need to reheat. Just a heads-up: both soups come spicy, so be ready for some heat! The highlight of our visit, aside from the food, was the older woman who seemed to be in charge of the kitchen--she might even be the owner. She was incredibly warm, helped us order, and genuinely made us feel welcome. She even asked us to come back if we enjoyed the food. Her kindness left a lasting impression. That said, the front-of-house service could use some work. The cashier was slow, nearly overcharged us, and forgot we had already paid. It was a bit of a mess, even with three people running the front. But the food and the kindness from the back of the house more than made up for it. If you're trying this for the first time, I recommend taking it to-go and enjoying it in the comfort of your home. We'll definitely be coming back--because the food and that sweet lady made it worth it. read more

Veronica's Kitchen - Left: Egusi Soup w/ Fufu (Pounded Yam) Right: Okra-Ogbono Soup w/ Fufu - African Near Me - Inglewood, California

Don't come here. We walked in and everyone was on their phone. We ordered, asked for water, and then were told to sit anywhere. After 30 minutes we still didn't have water and when asked, we're told they only had bottled water for sale. After 45 minutes our egusi and okra arrived and I was genuinely floored at how bad it was. The egusi was almost good, but somehow lacked flavor, it tasted a bit soapy. The beef okra on the other hand tasted like straight soap, and was most definitely mistakenly goat, not beef. As I write this I can still smell the food on my hands, I'm fuming. The chicken in the egusi was good, but I had to pick it out, the fufu was alright too I guess. read more

First time trying it, and I fell in love with this dish. They have the best red stew and plantain, hands down. The Jollof Rice stole the show, as it was the main event and my personal favorite. I will definitely be going back. read more

Veronica's Kitchen - Jollof Rice, Plantains, Red Stew Chicken - African Near Me - Inglewood, California

Service was terrible. Order was supposed to be ready at 1:09pm, didn't get it until 2:15pm. I could get past that, if the food was good. Food is just bad. I ordered fish & it's just slices of fried talapia. This has to be the worst jollof rice I've ever had. I didn't bother trying any of the other things I spent $46 on because it just looked terrible. read more

This food is amazing!!!!! Had never tried African food before and this blew my mind. It's a small hole in the wall but from what I can tell they own the whole building? They do take quite some time getting the food ready so just keep that in mind and either order way ahead of time or just prepare to wait. The egusi with fufu and jollof was everything I needed on a cold Saturday morning. I definitely plan on coming back! read more

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Parking: Small lot. It was easy to find parking at night, but it could get tricky during busier times. I didn't know exactly what to expect, but this place was so good, and the food came out hot! Prepare yourself, though--service is on the slower side. I honestly think they forgot about us because we waited 30 minutes, and a couple next to us got their food before we did. But these are minor things because the food was that good. I had fufu, egusi, and goat stew. For my Vietnamese food lovers, I'd say egusi is kind of like bun rieu. I highly recommend it--it has an eggy, garlicky flavor, though I'm not sure if that's exactly what's in there. The goat stew was definitely spicier and had that gamey flavor, but I really enjoyed it too. I definitely recommend this place if you're in the area or if you want to try something new! I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Amazing food and service at Veronica's Kitchen. The owner and chef, Veronica is a real life Nigerian Chief! She is a humble, welcoming, and talented chef and leader! I've had both take out and dine-in meals here. The fufu is outstanding. The egusi is mind blowing! We've ordered just about everything on the menu and loved it all! The staff is hard working and super friendly. Best Nigerian food outside of Nigeria! Promise! read more

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I really loved this place. This was my first time trying African food and I really enjoyed everything I had here. I had a fufu with egusi combo and I chose beef for my protein, it came out piping hot and fresh and the flavors were very bold, slightly nutty and very tantalizing. The jollof rice was peppery, perfectly seasoned and was not too hard and not too soft, it was perfectly cooked with care. Everyone there was very nice and attentive and the service here is great. I recommend if you are looking for fresh African food because everything here was very fresh and the portions are very generous. read more

Veronica's Kitchen - African style grilled beef - African Near Me - Inglewood, California

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I've tried their food at a friend's house several times before but this was my first time eating at the restaurant. The staff is so friendly and the food is delicious! We had red stew with goat, okra ogbono with goat, jollof rice with plantains, fufu, moi moi, and beef suya. I enjoyed everything but the suya was my favorite! I also tried Vitamalt for the first time and was surprised with how much I liked it as I don't usually enjoy malt beverages. read more

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THIS IS MY SPOT! I absolutely love this place! Worth the drive all the way from Bellflower. Excellent customer service as soon as I walked in super sweet and welcoming. THE FOOD HERE IS AMAZING! Lastly the ambiance in the establishment is family oriented and very clean from front to back every time I visit. Thanks again! read more

This was the first time we tried Nigerian food and it was simply amazing!! We had the Red Stew with whitefish and fufu, the spicy spinach and plantains. The person that helped us was so patient and sweet and explained everything to us. We rarely go out to eat since we prefer to eat at home, but this is one place we will definitely eat out for and bring our friends here. read more

The best Egusi in town, customer service has gotten a lot better as well as accuracy. Love this place. Also they have really good efo riro

So delicious!!!! I bought the Egusi & Fufu with chicken & beef combo. Let me tell you.. the flavors especially the chicken!! It was fire! The beef was great, but the chicken was the star because it just added to the already rich flavors of the egusi. Loved the spice in the egusi too. They provide a great portion size. I can't wait to go back; I found my new spot! The service they provide is warm, welcoming, & positive. I felt I received a real home cooked meal. I can't wait to go back (: read more

These people have horrible customer service I live all the way in Long Beach nowhere near Inglewood downtown Long Beach to be exact. My husband placed an order. I got there told him his name they gave me the wrong order and then blamed it on me and then when I asked what compensation I was going to get to drive all the way back to Inglewood the girl told me two meat pies, horrible customer service read more

I tried this restaurant for 4 times. I don't understand why people are giving it even 3 stars. The service is horrible. Their Egusi is fake. The only thing I found acceptable is their Fufu. I will never go back. Try it and you will agree with me. read more

This is a long story so I will put it in bullet points. Reason for dining: Reserved birthday (reserved two weeks prior and confirmed online) Everything that occurred at this restaurant in September 2025 * Reserved for a birthday party. Upon arrival staff was not prepared because we didn't confirm over the phone. * Sat us by the door where it was cold * Served the birthday girl last. * Ants in the restaurant * Ran out of half the menu * Took two hours to receive food * Some of our dinner guests got super hot food, others cold. * Staff gave us attitude. * When complaining about the food being cold and gross (one of our friends actually spit out her food), wouldn't give us a discount or refund. * Said if we wanted a refund we would have to ask Veronica herself, who was in Nigeria at the time * Awful hospitality and unprepared If only rudeness was hot enough to warm up our cold food. read more

first time trying nigerian food and didn't know what to expect, but it was a pleasant surprise! the fufu was an interesting texture and it was fun to try something i've never had before. i personally wouldn't order the okra again as i realized that i don't enjoy it as much, but i really liked the egusi strew with chicken and beef. overall, it was a pleasant experience and pick up was a breeze. read more

Veronica's Kitchen - African Near Me - Inglewood, California

Service was great . The young lady had a smile the whole time and was very attenative. Food was great . This is not a place where your food comes out quickly so plan accordingly. Relax and enjoy your meal or call ahead. Clean small space with a lot of cultural decor. read more

Veronica's Kitchen - Egusi with Beef. Starch- Poundo yam and Eba. Took a pick after indulging in a few bites - African Near Me - Inglewood, California

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