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    West Hut

    4.2 (149 reviews)
    ModerateAfrican
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    I LOVE SPINACH with chicken
    Yersalem B.

    Let me start by saying I had tried a similar dish at a different restaurant and was thoroughly disappointed. Still, my 13 y/o son has been seeing a lot of fufu dishes online and was craving his first Nigerian meal, so I searched Yelp for the highest rated spot with open on a Sunday afternoon. We drove 45 minutes to central Phoenix, and my expectations were honestly pretty low based on my previous experience elsewhere, but I wanted to give it a proper shot for my son's sake. Walking into the restaurant, we were immediately greeted and seated at our choice of booth. Service was quick, and the ambiance felt warm and welcoming. We both ordered the I Love Spinach dish, their version of Egusi, with chicken and fufu. You can also order it with beef, goat, or veggies instead of chicken. I do wish it had more spice, but I recognize that my palate, as an East African woman, is used to a certain flavor profile that I didn't quite get here. That said, please don't mistake that as a criticism, because this meal was absolutely delicious. I genuinely did not want to stop eating, even when I was full. This dish had me in full glutton mode, and the portion size was very generous. I took about half home and finished it around midnight because I could not risk the flavors I enjoyed so much changing overnight. You know a meal is good when the table is silent, and my son and I kept exchanging quiet nods of agreement as we happily stuffed our faces. The only words we exchanged were comments about what we liked most or encouragement to try different Egusi-to-fufu-to-chicken ratios. Anyway, if you cannot tell by now, it is worth the drive, worth the price at $22, and absolutely worth your time. Truly delicious, and we will definitely be back.

    BEEF PATTIES
    Johnny J.

    This is definitely one of my favorite spots to eat in Phoenix. Everything I've had here smack! The Jollof Rice is always on point. I love the chicken, the beef patties, and the plantains. The Guava Juice is also hella good. It's always a relaxed and chill environment with a playlist that will have you dancing in and out of your seat. The service is always nice and fast, very helpful if you haven't questions.

    GROUNDNUT DELIGHT
    David M.

    A great addition to Park Central, this African restaurant provides a cozy dinner experience with friendly staff and quick service. I wasn't too familiar with their plates, and the menu's photos weren't labeled, but the staff were happy to explain and point out their dishes. I ordered the Groundnut Delight with beef and fufu. I was a little hesitant since it's a peanut butter base, but its rich meaty taste only had a hint of PB, certainly well balanced, not overpowering. The beef was tender. The fufu had a mashed potato texture that complimented the soup. I prefer it to grains since it absorbs the soup better imo. Spent ~$20

    I LOVE SPINACH, BEEF PATTIES, JOLLOF RICE, SPICY GOAT SOUP
    Vanessa G.

    Delicious cuisine, flavors are so rich with a perfect amount of spice. The establishment is beautiful and welcoming. Wonderful customer service!

    Jollof Rice with beef
    Dana H.

    My co workers and I came here for lunch one day around 11am. In my opinion, the exterior of this establishment doesn't match the interior. When we arrived, there was only one person in there. The three of us took a seat wherever we wanted and the server came to our table shortly after. We ordered our food and while we waited our server made us some sample drinks. It was a hibiscus, pineapple juice, and ginger drink. This drink was refreshing, delicious, and a favorite amongst all of us and we had to order it!! Our food came out and it smelled and looked delicious! The taste was pretty good, to me. The only thing I didn't care for was that the beef was a bit too tough for me. It had more of a medium well steak texture when it would truly benefit to have more of a good pot roast texture. If it were more tender and the meat pulled easier.....it would've been perfection for me! My coworkers ordered the chicken instead and they said it was tender. I can't vouch for it but I will try it the next time I go.......because I WILL be back!

    The food was horrible the rice was stuck together most definitely wasn't fresh. I stuck my fork in them and it crumbled into big hard chunks. The chicken was dry the skin of the chicken was hard and tough. The fried plantain and the meat patty may have been the only thing that was worth eating. A $30 meal down the drain. The food has potential but stop serving day old food.

    Spinach Stew
    Brinny S.

    I came here for lunch, and I ordered the spinach stew with chicken. As a Ghanaian, I have a high bar for west African food, and this was some pretty good food. The waitress was knowledgeable about the menu and descriptions of some of the different ingredients in the dishes, which was appreciated. The jollof with the spinach was ok, but the spinach was good. The chicken was also good, as was the plantain. In addition, the portions are quite big and filling. I'd definitely come back here for some more comfort food that reminds me of home!

    Fufu
    Judy L.

    I love Spinach with Chicken with Jollof Rice, Okra Go Follow and spinach with Fufu, and Groundnut Delight soup and seasoned to taste with goat and Jasmine Rice. Guava juice was very good too!

    I LOVE SPINACH with fufu, I felt like half the goat was fresh then I felt like then you other goat that could have been old
    Lee L.

    I got I LOVE SPINACH. Pretty tasty but can say they a lil bit salty other then that it taste good mince the salt. The fufu got burned a lil bit why it has a dark spot on top to where I couldn't really pull it and the portion on fufu is really small. I will try and an see what happens next time

    THE WEST HUT

    It was our first time and we enjoyed every bite! Highly recommend the food everything was delicious. The atmosphere and music were great, and the customer service was on point. We'll definitely be coming back!

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    Shannon L.

    Ok haven't been in quite some time like a year or so. I wonder if different owner. I thought I did a review when I first went but guess I didn't. The flavors were good tonight just tasted different from when I first came. I did the west hut plate. My only complaint was the salad was drowned in salad dressing so it was soggy. The star of the show is the beef patties with the habanero sauce. Ambience was nice African music and customer service was excellent.

    Frankie K.

    Great customer service and delicious food. This was our first time here, but even before the food came out to our table, my husband and I were already planning our next visit. When our friends arrived, they too said they plan to return because the customer service was friendly and professional. The food was out of this world good. The spices were wonderfully balanced. Thank you for a great experience.

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    This is my go to spot for west African food. I've ordered Jollof rice and shared it with my friends. Now my friends are customers as well!

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    Sunday night dinners were amazing the chicken and black beans were delicious. The live DJ was poppin! Most definitely returning

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    Excellent food and service. Try it if you haven't!!! Dont keep going to the same old places! Delicious flavors!!!

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    Do they provide takeout orders?

    Yes you can call in

    Are the soups Nigerian or a culmination of other countries?

    Hopefully it's a combination of other countries. If they were trying to serve Nigerian food, they missed the mark.

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    African Kitchen

    African Kitchen

    4.5
    (62 reviews)
    6.7 mi

    Never disappoints! I had a craving and took my friend here for pepper soup. The food is consistent…read morethe service is good. I recently went to Africa for the first time in my life. After the 20 hours of traveling, I came straight to this restaurant I had to keep the moment going by getting my pepper soup with goat meat and my fufu. I love this place!!!!!

    Why isn't this cuisine more popular?! Seriously, I don't think we would ever have gone if my…read moredaughter hadn't sent me trending TikTok's of people eating Egusi and Fufu. So glad we did! The spices and "soups" (more like stews) are exotic, similar to Indian food in presentation, but very different in how the meats are prepared. Traditionally, you eat the soups with fufu. I would describe fufu like a thick, glutinous, fairly bland, root paste used as the delivery vehicle for the soup to your face instead of a fork or spoon. No utensils! Fingers only and it makes the experience even more fun. The fufu pairs perfectly with the soups and is very filling. One entree easily makes for leftovers. I believe the African goddess that cooked and delivered the food to our table is the owner. She knew it was our first time and you could feel her care in the preparation and her joy in explaining the best way to eat. The dining area has about a dozen standard diner style tables and there is a sink IN the corner of the dining room to conveniently wash your hands, before and after eating. This no frills, locally owned treasure is a must try. If you are intimidated by new cuisines eaten in untraditional ways, look up "Egusi and Fufu" on your favorite social streaming app to learn everything you need to know. You will walk in with confidence. Regardless, the fine folks working here are also kind and eager to help and make recommendations. I'm posting with updated menu photos (Nov 2025). Prices seem to range $20-$25 per soup including the fufu. We had the Egusi and the Cassava Leaf soups. Both fresh, amazing and in my opinion a good value.

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    West African Cuisine

    West African Cuisine

    3.1
    (17 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    I stumbled upon this restaurant and just had to try it. I walked in during lunch hours on a…read moreSaturday and I was the only one in there outside of staff. The place was clean, but small with about seven tables. I ordered at the counter and sat and waited for my jollof rice and red snapper. My mouth watered as I thought about the meal. Once i received my meal, I had no regrets on my choices. The rice was filled with veggies and chicken. The red snapper was fried to perfection. And the fried plantains melted in my mouth. The meal was very delicious, hearty, enough for two people. Some would not agree with the price to eat here. My lunch meal was $35. I noticed several people coming and going with pickup orders. This is a hidden gem. I'd definitely return to try other items. Accessible entrance.

    I have been obsessed with West African Cuisine for years. My favorite AZ spot is temporarily closed…read morebecause of a kitchen fire so I had to find food elsewhere. I have to say West African Cuisine is hitting all the taste buds and making them dance. I ordered them on DoorDash but I will definitely take a trip to have this food in the restaurant. I ordered the pepper soup with goat meat and the pepper soup with seafood, fufu and jollof rice. The food was soo good! The pepper soup was spicy and delicious. It was my first time trying the seafood pepper soup, I am so glad I ordered it. It was full or shrimp, fish and crab. The broth tasted like gumbo. I have a second favorite African restaurant now.

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    LATHA

    LATHA

    4.5
    (301 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    Minority-owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    Latha is such a beautiful restaurant! From the moment you walk in, you're surrounded by gorgeous…read moredécor and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that truly celebrates African culture. The space has a classy, mid-upscale vibe definitely giving "bougie" in the best way while still feeling comfortable and inviting. We visited on a Saturday, and the live music was phenomenal. The musicians played a great mix of current songs, which created an amazing atmosphere throughout the restaurant. The staff greeted us warmly and made us feel right at home. I also loved the thoughtful touch of offering personal handheld fans to guests if they got warm. The bar was another standout. I really appreciated that the cocktails are crafted using African or Black-owned liquors, making the drink menu feel unique and intentional. If you don't drink alcohol, they also have a wonderful selection of mocktails and natural teas, so there are plenty of options for everyone. The food took a little longer than expected to come out, but nothing unreasonable. The portions are generous, and the prices are fair for the quality and amount of food you receive. We ordered the oxtails, jollof rice, broccoli, peri-peri chicken, and pineapple chicken. Everything was delicious, especially the oxtails and jollof rice. My only recommendation is to be prepared if you're not a fan of spicy food the piri piri chicken definitely has some heat. Since they don't offer ranch or similar cooling sauces, just keep that in mind when ordering. Overall, Latha offers more than just great food it's a full experience. Between the beautiful atmosphere, live music, welcoming hospitality, thoughtfully curated drinks, and flavorful African cuisine, it's a restaurant I would absolutely recommend. I can't wait to come back and try more from the menu!

    Ambiance 10 Cocktail flight 10…read moreFood perfect 10 The shrimp,steak, goat cheese, pound cake , watermelon salad were amazing.

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    Nkechi’s Pot

    Nkechi’s Pot

    3.2
    (17 reviews)
    7.4 mi

    I was really excited to try this place out ! I saw all the comments and positive feedback on social…read moremedia and the food itself looked amazing . But, unfortunately for me my experience was the exact opposite . This location is set in the Tempe food court. So automatically I was turned off by the fact it's not personable no interaction with the actual creator or business owner . You have to order through a kiosk ( which I do understand the idea of conveniency culture .) But places like this deserve to be show cased . What I ordered was fried plantains, Ogbono Soup , with two pieces of chicken , poundo fufu, and two sodas . For starters , The plantains were a bit undercooked, the soup was lacking flavor very ( oily , had no other contents but broth and the chicken ) so what was advertised on the menu looked NOTHING like what I got , no fixings such as ( no okra , the peppers etc) . The chicken was dry and it didn't taste fresh at all , it had this peculiar after taste I couldn't quite put my finger on. Overall I wasn't at all satisfied with my food and I'd say this meal in particular wasn't worth the $51.00 whatsoever. I want to say I stand firmly on supporting black businesses, but I won't lie about my experience. I'd say i would give this place a second try and at least come back to try the Jollof rice since that seems to be their top seller as it was sold out .

    Nkechis pot is finally in Tempe and the food is amazing! I've been on a Nigerian food hunt for some…read moretime, others have failed to provide the spice and taste we were looking for. When we found her restaurant, we have continued to come back time on end and have never been disappointed with their food and service. My current favorites- jollof rice with turkey and Ponmo Alata. Amazing! Food is full of flavor- from the rice and it's aromas, to the Turkey and it's light sauce. Perfection ! The Ponmo is spicy and as a first timer of the dish, I continue to order it everytime! We have also ordered Egusi soup with fufu, Efo Riro and goat pepper soup. One thing I have noticed is I have not taken pictures of their plates! I will be back with an update to this. The Tempe food court location is nice. Easy to place and order, sit and eat, and or pick up and go! They still take phone orders. Highly recommend you try them out!

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    Café Lalibela

    Café Lalibela

    4.4
    (771 reviews)
    8.4 mi
    $$

    I came here with a group of foodies that try different culture foods every so often. Café Lalibela…read moreis a family-owned Ethiopian restaurant that has a long history here in the Valley going back to the 90s. I have dined here on a few occasions over the years. I love traveling to Africa and have visited a number of times. But have not made my way over to Ethiopia yet. Café Lalibela serves authentic Ethiopian cuisine with recipes that have been passed down through generation. The family that owns this place are passionate about sharing their culture. One of the family members came out and greeted our table. She shared a little bit about the history of Café Lalibela and how they made their way to Tempe. The staff also described the food that we were about to eat as they brought it out. We ordered a couple of platters and enjoyed eating it communally. The menu consists Ethiopian favorites like Doro Wat, Tibs, Kitfo and a variety of vegan and gluten-free dishes. I am a big lentil fan and love that lentils are a big part of Ethiopian cuisine. I had the Lalibela Deluxe platter in front of me most of the evening and enjoyed the flavors and spices of each of the items. Ethiopian food is so vibrant and colorful. If you have never tried, they do not use silverware to pick up their food. Food is eaten with Injera - a spongy pancake-like flatbread that you use to scoop up your food. Café Lalibela has beautiful African décor all around the restaurant. They have a small shop in the front that sells gifts, food items, tea and coffee. I bought a bag of coffee beans to take home.

    Wanted to try out Ethiopian food so my friend chose this place…read more We got a platter where we could try a few meats and what not. Food was good, but meats were really over cooked. Flavor was alright, I guess not too sure what to have expected. One of the meats that were given to us, which happened to be my favorite, there was literally maybe three pieces to it, then the rest had a bit more. Ended up just letting my friend eat the whole thing since there wasn't as much protein as we thought there was going to be. The meal was suppose to feed two I believe. The appetizer we got was probably the best thing we ordered in my opinion.

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    The bar is a bar now!
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    Lunch Special - best lunch in Phoenix hands down
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    Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant

    Gojo Ethiopian Restaurant

    4.2
    (260 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    This was my first time trying this kind of food and i'm glad i tried it. The food was good…read more Here is the good and bad: This restaurant is in a bad part of town, and not pretty from the entrance. the inside isn't much better. when we entered there was no one there. The TV was on loud with a soccer game on. A man came out and sat us. we the meat sambusas. They were very good. The gentleman that served us was very nice. They sell water, you cannot get a glass.. only bottles. The prices of the food seemed reasonable. I got the Awaze Tibs(seasoned beef dish). this was very good. It came with the authentic Injera. (gluten free fermented bread) it has a spongy texture, a very sour dough like flavor. My daughter got the Alicia Wot (seasoned lamb dish). It was also very good. My problem lies with the service mostly. All the men that worked there, sat in the room with the TV, area watching the soccer game including our server. We sat there forever to get the door and then I had to go wake him for our bill. He didn't offer an itemized bill, just gave me the amount. I had to ask for an itemized bill. I'm not a fan of a restaurant that doesn't want to do their job. I will return and try more of the food, but i'm gonna have to figure out how to deal with the service.

    Was eager to try this place since last time I tried to order delivery DoorDash screwed it up and I…read morenever got my food. However this is not the restaurant's fault that falls absolutely on DoorDash and their poor service. Having said that this is a family run restaurant. When you walk in may not be aesthetically pleasing to the eye on the outside but what you're about to experience inside is absolutely so much more. I ordered the mushroom wat which was very reasonably priced at nine dollars and an iced tea. The owner of the restaurant is very friendly very warm when I also taking my order promptly. The dining area itself is smaller, but very quaint and its ability to maintain its coziness. The decor of the restaurant is pretty modest in a culturally based atmosphere which improves the atmosphere of this wonderful experience. My food was very promptly made and arrived on the table quickly and experience was about to get all that much better. The mushroom wat was absolutely amazing and absolutely what I have been craving for the 20 years. I've been waiting for in my return cravings for Ethiopian food. The bread they used for dipping with absolutely perfect as it is always one of my favorites to indulge when eating this food. In the end this place left me sitting at the table absolutely stuffed, which is fantastic especially with the price what I paid for it all. I will be returning to restaurant for sure as I now found the exact right place, for this kind of food.

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    Vegetarian combo in front, meat combo in back
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