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    Star P.

    This was my first time trying out African food. This place did not disappoint. They had different dishes from all over the continent. The plate that the food is served on is the shape of Africa and not only that the food tastes great. I tried the spicy wings and let me tell you they were spicy and good. The staff is nice and would guide you through the dishes they provide. Some of the tables and seats are custom made and beautiful design. This place did not disappoint and I will be heading back soon. I even complimented the chef since the food was so good.

    Yassa Ganar Platter  Dibi Platter
    Sam N.

    This is a restaurant that I will definitely go back to. The food was great .... The service was awesome .... The menu is very diverse which means I can go six seven times and still have other options to try .... I can't have that in other places. Highly recommended

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    Jbear F.

    A very clean and colorful corner space in a business park near Publix. All the tables are painted with African national flags and the plates are in the shape of Africa. The people who were there who I think were the owners were very friendly. I ordered the Ethiopian vegetarian platter. You have a choice of pick 3 or 5. I chose five because there are five options so that made it really simple. The vegetarian options come on the platter with Injera bread which was spongy and delicious. Everything on the plate was delicious. I like spicy food with some heat so the Goman, Spicy seasoned collard greens were my favorite. I also liked the curried vegetables and the seasoned green beans. Also, nicely seasoned was the spicy lentil purée and I enjoyed the chickpea purée. I will definitely be back to try more of their menu items. Some of their meat dishes sound intriguing. I'm sure all their dishes are as delicious as what I had. Look forward to trying this place again.

    Mbuzi
    Marcella S.

    The menu had a large variety of food to try from all over Africa. I ordered the ginger lemonade and Mbuzi. The friendly owner let us try the drinks before we ordered to make sure we liked them before we purchased. The lamb curry was hot, fresh and delicious. Make sure to save some room for desert!! The mburu faas was soo yummy. The staff were so accommodating and sweet to my boys. They had fun playing the instruments near the register. We will definitely be back.

    Lentil soup with lamb (DELICIOUS delicacy)
    Aurora M.

    What a delightful gift to my tastebuds this experience was! I truly felt teleported to the region of Africa, with the smells, music, people, decor, friendly service, and exquisite homemade cuisine! Yagg Sii Tenn is nestled in the heart of Apex, a hidden gem for sure! I decided to detour today, and venture to the next building after a 90 minute massage and boy was I in for a treat! A must try for sure!!! Finally had FUFU (which was chefs kiss)!!! Can't wait to be back and explore more of this amazing culture and robust culinary vibes!

    This is not authentic Ethiopian food... sorry. From taste to presentation. Tearing up 1/4 of injera and rolling it up as if that enough for all the wot. Idk how the wot was made, but it does not taste like missir, tikil, or doro wot. Overall, this was not worth the order. The only positive is the amount of food given.. too bad it doesn't taste good /: I'm not sure how their other food tastes, but I do not recommend for Ethiopian dishes.

    Chicken stew with white
    Mali B.

    When I want authentic African food, I go here. I have gotten quite a few things from the menu. The wings are done to perfection with a nice spice to it. I've gotten chicken stew, a few lamb dishes, oxtails were very tender & tasty and The fish dish (cannot remember the names). I can say I've been satisfied with every meal and even the drinks that they make. The customer service is TOP-NOTCH no matter how much of rush they get. The lady that works the register is always so patient with me...almost every time I want something different & she helps figure it out. I'd recommend this cuisine to everyone!!!

    Dibi Platter oxtail
    Jasmine H.

    This food was absolutely amazing. Me and a few of my friends took a visit after seeing their segment on WRAL. The customer service was warm and welcoming and very helpful. And the inside was on the smaller side, but it was intimate nice and cozy. The food was absolutely amazing, we coincidentally ended up going during restaurant week so we got to try a bit of different things. I had the harira soup with lamb and it was absolutely delicious, perfectly if you're sick. My appetizer was the turkey fataya and it was delicious, i could eat 10 of them. For my entree i had the oxtail dibi platter, also amazing, the oxtail was on the fatter side but very delicious, the plantains and vegetables especially the yams were just so tasty and cooked perfectly, took me back to childhood when i would try to sneak plantains as my mother would make them. I ended with mburu fass for dessert, DO NOT LEAVE WITHOUT TRYING IT!! Perfect dessert, it was light, sweet, warm, and crunchy yet moist. My friend tried the red snapper which he said was amazing, I tried a little bit and I can agree. We did wish it was a bit crisper tho but the sauce on top had a bit to do with that. My other friend tried the egusi soup with goat which was also very tasty, especially with the fufu. Honestly you cant go wrong here. I'll be back to try more and try the yassa. I LOVED that they had clear and real photos of their dish very nicely placed so people can see. This was so helpful as I brought my American friends who've never had African food before so they were able to really see what they were going to try.

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    Juliana J.

    good food, lots of vegan options, very kind staff! got to try fufu finally and loved it. highly recommend trying this restaurant if ur in apex!!

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    Alexsis A.

    The place and owners are amazing! There is such a strong inclusive culture displayed throughout the restaurant. Every country in Africa is unique and represented. There are many flags, chairs, and tables everywhere. The place is clean and inviting. I loved the sanitation station that held eating utensils, extra sauces, to go containers, napkins and the like. This restaurant is one of a kind! Because they literally make fresh juice in a variety of flavors. I learned that the cashews I love to eat are actually a very small part of a fruit that tastes even more delicious. For food, we ordered some really delicious items. We tried the suya (very spicy) , peri-peri wings (Very Spicy), and this meat pie with ground turkey that was absolutely delicious for appetizers. Our meal, I had a snapper filet with jollof rice and salad, my son order the meat pies in a sandwich with fresh coco bread, and my husband ordered lamb with jollof rice. The salad dressing was unbelievable! The perfect ratio of acidic ingredients and seasonings was present. The sauce on the fish was the perfect compliment! The lamb was cooked to perfection. It was tender and flavorful. The freshly made juices were quite impressive. As we were able to try so many for free. Which was a super nice touch. I stepped out of my comfort zone and tried cashew juice and ginger punch. Annnnd baby....it was a 10/10. I highly recommend any of their juices.

    Homemade beverages
    Denise D.

    I saw this establishment on the local news and until then, did not know they existed! Opted to try it for lunch on what might be a busy day, fortunately I arrived before the crowd. The owner was very kind to walk me through the menu and photos displayed. Before arriving, I was hungry for lamb, then looking over the menu and pictures of the fish (Red Snapper) I was thinking fish ---then asked fillet or whole fish....hmmm rethinking about leftovers switched back to the lamb shank, Mishwi and it was absolutely delicious! The menu has many gluten free options and I asked to refrain from plantain and avocado due to allergies and easy with response, "sure we will substitute" something else. Again, customer service very welcoming and patient for new customer. While waiting, the owner brought small samples of their homemade beverages and placed on tray in the order listed for me to try. I held off as long as possible---then had the first with Ginger very good. The food arrived so I tried to stay focused and more customers came in---first timers all very interactive. I had another bite and decided to give the 2nd tonic a try with Moringa ---another very good choice! So much for taking a container for leftovers----I finished my food. Then went to the register, where the owner came from the kitchen and I asked her how long the beverages are good and ordered 3 to go!!! She even had me sign up, again felt very welcomed and a fantastic experience! I brought my glass container for leftovers but sadly none---delicious and finished everything! The owner gave me a menu to come back and checked off what I had so I could try more options! Fortunately at this time, no desserts were listed GF except for Thiakry....and she tells me they could make the apple beignets GF, Achomo, dang!!!! OMG this was an amazing first experience and will return! Maybe today for takeout! Delicious!!! A wonderful experience of Africa and cuisine, thank you! Plus, enter the establishment AND use the exit door labeled please. *Update: Opted to go same day and take out for dinner.....fish after all it is Friday! Lovely establishment and owners are very sweet! Give it a try, you will not be disappointed! Pics of whole tilapia fish, plus desserts to go (no judgment). **UPDATE 2: 3 meals in two days- Spectacular experience each visit! Third visit was a line up - the owner and chef come from behind the "employees only" and first welcomes everyone and introductions of him and his wife the owners. He let the customers know that while the crowd arrived at the same time the first is made per order and to allow 35-40 minutes! Ordered food, set the timer, and found seating. Nearby a group of ladies and very welcoming and said it is a "community". Yes, definitely a warm feeling! A large group and the food was flowing from 35-40 minutes! Spot on, keep up the good work! Definitely worth the wait. This visit tried the Ethiopian tea after confirming a few items and it is decaf and delicious. In fact got a 2nd cup! Whole Red Snapper pardon eating with my fingers. Your menu still has many items that I want to sample and experience....no worries, will return! In one day 900 Yelp views could explain the "boom" in business!!!! UPDATE 3: All entrees that I have tried are all delicious, fantastic, and scrumptious even with accommodations for me --SPECTACULAR! I even shared a table with another patron and had a delightful conversation which she admitted it was a little while since she was back and impressed how the owner remembered her first name! Practically feel like family and strong community of support and interaction between guests.....lovely, truly a delightful experience each time! A welcoming feeling each visit, perhaps I should do a meal plan! See attached from Yelp

    Reggie S.

    I've had the Yagg Sii Tenn food truck a few times and been to their store years ago in another NC town but not to the Apex location. This quick service resturant was colorful and inviting. There are pictures on the wall & windows of each menu item so you can see what you're getting prior. The food: We got the piri piri wings & turkey fataya for an appetizer. I'm a pepper head, my wife not so much. The wings gave us the tingle around our mouths. I loved it!! The Fataya was tasty as well, a small fried empanada or hand pie to give context. The chicken Jollof wasn't what my wife expected as the Jollof is Senegalese vs the Nigerian we usually have and make. It was still good but not what she expected. I had the whole snapper - well seasoned and tender flesh. The Jollof was good as well. The fact that this is in Apex, is a joy and I hope more folks visit or take out. Great flavor and service. I'll go back.

    Dibi with oxtail
    Maarij A.

    I did not expect to find such a good African restaurant in Apex. They give large portions in their take out that I had some for the next day. The meat is cooked well and the spice level was just right. The inside was clean and well ventilated that there wasn't a strong food odor lingering.

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    exotic and delicious , so many new dishes to explore! We had the Accaras app to start, the Jolof rice and plassas were amazing.

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    Food is fire and comes fast. They have a good variety of dishes from different countries. All dishes are extremely flavorful and authentic!!

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    Taste Of West Africa - Peanut butter soup with chicken and FuFu. I also had a beef patty

    Taste Of West Africa

    4.5(199 reviews)
    47.4 mi
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    This is a huge place, but when we stopped by there were only maybe two tables being used. It was…read moreright before Christmas and just before they closed. The food was amazing! Our server said he usually served as the bartender, but on this light business night he was handling our table. They stressed that that the dishes were not spicy, but when they heard we love our food to have a little zip to elevate the flavor, he proceeded to bring out a few homemade sauces that were just right. Everything we had was excellent in every way. I'm writing this a week afterward so I'm not going to get into the specifics since I might not recall them with enough clarity. All I can say is that when we passed by the area again driving back from the Christmas holidays, we checked and they were closed, otherwise we would have returned. It seems to be a family run business and we thanked the chef before leaving and "mama" came out from the kitchen and gave us a hug on our way out. Wish I could go back soon, but we live in Florida, so we don't pass by that area often.

    While visiting the area, found this on yelp and stopped in to have dinner. I placed the order by…read morephone sine the reviews said the wait could be long. When I arrived had to wait about 10mins, not bad. Great decor and it's very spacious with lots of seating. The Okra soup with goat and fufu and 2 Oxtail patties. The Okra soup was really good, I like it spicy so added some of the pepper sauce I was offered. Different cultures makes fufu and tis was the first time having the African version, it was good. Oxtail Patties was the star, really flavorful and has a nice crisp, I also added a bit of the pepper sauce...delicious. A bit on the pricey side so if you're looking for something economical this is not it. I enjoyed the meal and it was enough to share with a 2nd person if needed, if you're doing that though I would suggest adding another fufu.

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    Taste Of West Africa - Stewed beef, it was so good! The flavors were so rich and went down so smooth. 100% recommend and will be back

    Stewed beef, it was so good! The flavors were so rich and went down so smooth. 100% recommend and will be back

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    Hady International Food Restaurant - Jollof Rice with Chicken

    Hady International Food Restaurant

    4.3(120 reviews)
    14.9 mi

    Senegalese cuisine needs to make it to the top of your food list if it's not already on there…read more Hady's had some of the best food I've had in international cuisine. The lamb was tender and melted off the bone, the fufu was soft and hearty, and the plantains were scrumptious. The restaurant itself was very very clean, service was fast, and the bathrooms were spotless. I can't understand why it took me so long to try Hady's, but this will quickly become a staple.

    I was in the mood for oxtails on a week night after the snow in Raleigh. Placed that were open late…read moreand considering the weather were far and few between but Hady's was open. We made the trek from the north side of town over and it was worth it. The place is immaculately clean and the menu is an extensive list of cuisine from all over the world. From Jamaica to Ghana and place in between. I know this could be a difficult balance to strike, but it was done well. I ordered the oxtails with rice and peace and plantains. The order was a nice size but I do feel the oxtails portion could have been bigger. Lots of sauce but not a lot of meat. The seasoning on it was very well done. Spicy but not too spicy. Well balanced. I enjoyed it along with my well portioned sides. The person with me got jollof rice and chicken. They said the rice was good and the grilled onion on top of the chicken was perfect. The chicken wasn't to their personal taste but looked well portioned and prepared. They also had a variety of bottled drinks to choose from like mango and hibiscus drinks. I would go back.

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    Awaze Ethiopian & Eritrean Cuisine - Traditional black coffee

    Awaze Ethiopian & Eritrean Cuisine

    4.4(248 reviews)
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    I grew up in St. Paul, MN, where Ethiopian food is easy to find and very good. After moving to…read moreNorth Carolina, I had one mediocre takeout experience and have been hesitant to try again. Yesterday my parents told me they went to one of my favorite Ethiopian spots in the Twin Cities, and that was the motivation I needed...I went searching for Ethiopian food today, and Awaze in Cary delivered. What we ordered: Veggie Platter -- great variety and solid flavor across the board. Doro Wot -- rich, comforting, and cooked well. Awaze Lamb Tibs -- tender and flavorful. Spiced Hot Tea -- loved it; perfect on a chilly day. Everything tasted fresh and authentic, and the injera was soft with the right tang. It felt on par with what I used to get in Minnesota. One note: We asked for the lamb tibs to be spicy, but it came out pretty mild. Not a dealbreaker at all, and I've found that to be fairly common with "spicy" dishes in NC in general , just something to know if you're looking for real heat.

    I wish yelp would have an option for more stars. Today I…read morevisited Awaze! We ordered one chicken, one goat and two vegetarian platters. Food melts in your mouth, chicken and lamb tastes beyond imagination .. injira is gluten free ( no wheat mixed) made in restaurant. Baklava is so yummy and OMG coffee is to die for ... roasted and made there in a traditional pot...owner and her sister are so warm and friendly.. Ambiance just feels like home. We thoroughly enjoyed every second..A MUST TRY .. it is just not a food but an experience

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    Mamaput Afrikana Restaurant & Kitchen

    Mamaput Afrikana Restaurant & Kitchen

    4.1(15 reviews)
    60.2 mi
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    I've ordered from Mama Put African Food several times through DoorDash, though I haven't dined in…read moreyet. If you're planning to eat there, just know the food isn't fast--it's made fresh to order, so expect a little wait, but it's worth it for hot, quality meals. My go-to is the egusi with chicken and a side of pounded yam. I'll also switch it up with their vegetable soup and pounded yam, which is always a good choice. I've tried the jollof rice as well--I'd give it about a 7/10. It's solid, especially with chicken, and I recommend asking for a little extra red sauce or gravy to take it up a notch. Overall, the food is consistently good when I order delivery. One thing to watch for--they've occasionally forgotten my extra pounded yam, so double-check your order before settling in. I can't speak on the dine-in service or ambiance yet, but based on the food alone, I'd definitely recommend them.

    Very respectful staff. I received my food right away and you can watch them fix your food. The…read morerestaurant is nicely designed with new tables and chairs. It's very quiet which I appreciate, I don't care for loud music in a restaurant. The food is very plentiful, meaning they serve you large portions. I ordered the jollof rice with sweet plantains and a side of chicken. The rice is delicious, not spicy at all. The chicken makes me wish I would've doubled my order. The plantains could've been more ripened never the less, I enjoyed my food and plan to visit again soon

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