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    4.2 (71 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Plantain Fufu, green Sautéed String Beans, Mackerel Fish Stew
    Rannie S.

    Third time coming here and I really wanted to give them 5 stars but their sautéed green beans were cold and a little overcooked just like their cabbage when we went there the last time. It seems like they just don't do too well with their vegetables. Everything else the fufu and mackerel stew was amazing!

    Wilbur R.

    absolutely delicious cuisine! beautiful taste of Ghanaian food. i ordered the goat stew with brown sauce and original fufu, my friend ordered oxtail stew with brown sauce and plantain fufu. while eating with our hands wasn't new to us, not having to chew the fufu was very different. naturally we want to chew, but when you dip the fufu into the sauce it sorta just goes down easy. very flavorful with a nice like spicy kick. the original fufu is comparable to a thicker mashed potato, but the stew was the star. the food was delivered super hot and it did take some time for it to make it to our table, but it was quickly demolish because of hot food it tasted. also on the side was a bowl full of plantain. hands down best i had. restaurant overall was great. noise level was moderate, we arrived around 6pm and it was beginning to pickup.

    Peanut Butter Soup was tremendous! Loved the flavor!
    Edward K.

    Took my nephews to Yendidi after a nearby afternoon activity. First impression, decor is beautiful and vibrant and the restaurant is modern and clean. We were seated in a comfortable booth and interacted with pleasant staff throughout the meal. Our waitress made sure that everything was going well. I was with three hungry nephews, so we ordered a good amount of food. We enjoyed the first round so much, that we ordered another round. It was very nice to leisurely sit around and taste so many delicious flavors! Highlights were plentiful. Goat, beef, and lamb suya were all hits in their own way. The wings were meaty and delicious and the samosas were a hit. We preferred the sweet potato fufu over the plantain fufu but we also enjoyed the plantain one. Kelewele was delicious. The beef stew was one of my favorites, perfect for dipping fufu in. Jollof rice was a hit with my nephew that had tried it previously at a friend's house. For a grand finale, we had the peanut soup with red snapper. So much flavor! We went with "medium" spice for everything and found it perfect for our palates. Having the robot deliver the plates of food was a fun bonus! We will gladly return to Yendidi!

    Jollof Rice Grilled Red Snapper Pepper soup fufu
    Stephanie C.

    The food in this photo may look good, but it was awful, and the service was terrible as well. The waitstaff were young and inexperienced. The fish was over-fried, the meat tasted dry, and the rice was hard, like it had been sitting in a warmer. The cabbage was dry, and the soup was watery. We will not be returning, sorry! I think the Norfolk location is much better than this one. We came to this location specifically to dine in granted the place was beautiful with lots of pictures representing Africas culture and history. Also the lighting could be better it was pretty dim inside I could barely see my menu .

    LUNCH PORTION??? This is three lunches !!!!
    Camille S.

    Ghanaian cuisine that will definitely wake up your tastebuds and give your palate such a sensational treat. I was only 3 bites in and I instantly proclaimed this as one of my new "goto" spots!!! The spices gave enough heat to appreciate its kick, and a ton of flavor that require you to chew slowly to savor each bite!!!! I am so flipping happy I decided to visit Yendidi. I know for certain I'll be back to check out the Oxtails and I already anticipate being pleased. The size of the lunch portion was about three meals, which is fantastic because I can definitely eat this three days in a row!!! With that said , in my opinion for less than $20 , this was a value meal, it gave a lot for so little!!! They close early on the weekdays, I visited on a Tuesday, they close at 9. Friday and Saturday at 10. Head over to Yendidi, you'll be happy you did, and share this place with a Friend!!!! Two Fingers, One Love CAMMYD!

    Egusi Soup, Jollof Rice, Plantain Fufu, Sauted Broccoli, egg Spring Rolls AKA my usual lol
    Stephen M.

    When I want African food Yendidi is the only place I'll go. Always fresh, always delicious, always spiced right! No matter which location Norfolk or the Beach you can't lose. If you're already a lover of west African food you won't be disappointed, and if you're a newbie you can ease your way in as they are willing to make most dishes "mild " for you to dip your toes into African cuisine. Love Yendidi!

    Black Beans Jollof Burrito

    Boys home for Spring Break....let's eat. The food is served by a mobile waiter. Appetizers, egg rolls, plantain, peanut butter soup, egusi (chicken), lunch special burrito...Everything was EXCELLENT! w motherland music in the background.

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    Leah J.

    I've had Yendidi on my mind for months and finally found some time on a Wednesday evening to dine in. As I walked in, there were a couple of people ahead of me picking up "to-go" orders so I figured I'd wait patiently to be seated. Once I got the attention of the server, I told him I was dining in and he told me to sit anywhere I wanted. Unfortunately, I waited for about 10 minutes to receive a menu after I sat down. After he finally dropped it off at the table, I waited another 10-15 mins to be assisted. Since there were about 4 other families dining in with one server assisting them all, I tried to be understanding but it just seemed like there was no urgency to take my order. The server finally stopped by and seemed to be in a bit of a rush. I asked what drinks were good, hoping I'd get options, but he told me he'd put in an order for the Mankessim cocktail. Umm ok, thanks lol. I then ordered the Chicken Suya, Jollof Rice, Fried Plantains and Samosas. I wanted to try the Afro Beef Pie but they were out. After another 10 mins, the food was served by another server, she was very nice and made sure I had everything I needed. Everything looked great but after I tasted the food, nothing was spicy. I was asked my spice level for the Chicken Suya and told him 'Medium' but none of it was spicy at all. The Chicken Suya was flavorful but seemed to be a bit over cooked and the Fried Plantains were very hard and dry. The Jollof Rice was delicious though along with the Samosas. The cocktail was okay but a bit sweet for my liking. Overall, I hate that I didn't have the best dining experience at Yendidi. I will chalk it up to just being a bad night but I will definitely try again soon in hopes for a better outcome.

    Okra soup
    Christina H.

    I've been wanting to try African food for a while after watching all the mukbangs on YouTube and TikTok with people slapping their fufu! I finally got to try it! The location was perfect. Easy parking with really pretty decor in the restaurant. My friend and I split the Samosas for appetizers and it was SO good! It's got a slight kick but the sauce it comes with gives it a nice sweet flavor. I ended up ordering the Chicken Egusi Soup with Pounded Yam (fufu) and Sauteed Cabbage. My friend got the Okra Soup with Mackerel and Plantain Fufu and Sauteed Broccoli. They ended up running out of Pantain Fufu so they gave her Pounded Yam instead. We were pleasantly surprised with our dishes! The flavors are so rich and with the subtle starchy fufu, it paired so well together. The portions are huge! We both ended up taking to-go's and fed our spouses our leftovers lol. I will say, it is way more fun eating with the fufu than eating the soup without it. My favorite was definitely the samosas. That's a MUST-TRY item for me!

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    Danielle B.

    I was visiting the VA Beach area and wanted to support a locally-owned African restaurant. Thanks to Yelp, I came across Yendidi's and chose to dine here before returning home. First, let me begin by saying this restaurant is absolutely gorgeous! The wall art, the decor, the vibrant colors, all of it is simply beautiful. As an African American woman who has West African children, seeing their beautiful culture displayed in such an elegant way absolutely made me proud and happy! Not only is this establishment beautiful, but their customer service was outstanding!!! Curtis (I believe was his name) assisted us and kindly answered any questions we had with pleasure. We ordered the grilled chicken platter, beef samosas, spicy wings, and a freshly made juice, which contained hibiscus, ginger, and pineapple. Everything was delightful!! The grilled chicken was very tender and flavorful. The samosas had a nice kick to them (spicy but tolerable), and the fresh juice was very refreshing. It definitely paired well with the platter we chose. I am glad Yelp led me to Yendidi's, and I will be sure to dine with them again the next time I am in the VA area.

    Samosa and fried shrimp
    Tajaiana M.

    The food was excellent. My server was great I came mid day after my nail appointment and got the oxtails stew for my entree. The entree comes with two sides. I decided on the jollof rice and the plantains. The jollof went great with the stew it was a match made in heaven. I wasn't a big fan of the plantains it was fine just not for me. I also got two appetizers to expand my back just a little bit wider. The fried shrimp and samosas. The samosas were kind of dry. The last time I had the they were amazing so I'm guess they weren't on their best but the fried shrimp was the best thing I had out of my whole meal. It came with a sweet dipping sauce that I was contemplating on drinking. All in all I love this spot and will be back !

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    China B.

    I had been waiting to try Yendidi. So i finally made it in today for a togo order. They have 2 locations so make sure you pay attention when looking at the menus. Its the same food but slightly different prices. The restaurant is located off Baxter and Princess Anne Rd. When i walked in an adorable little boy greeted me and got my order. He really knew what he was doing and he was very friendly. He even showed me the correct website. I am assuming hes the owners son. When i ordered there was a small issue because i ordered the 2 count rolls and 2 count samosas, but the lady who took my ordered rang it up as 2 orders of each. I was confused as to why my order was almost $50. So we figured out the issue and she corrected it. My total was $37. I ordered the black eyed pea stew with chicken and coconut rice, but i was given the black bean stew instead. I was ok with the mistake because it was very good!! I didn't notice until i got home. The chicken was tender and flavorful. I recommend this dish. I also got rolls which were fluffy and came with butter. The samosas were tasty as well with a little spice and they came with a tasty sauce. Also i got the fried plantains which went well with the dish. I enjoyed my meal. The dish was $24 by itself which i did think was pricey , but because it tasted good i would get it again. The sides were pretty reasonably priced. $4 - $6 for most items. There restaurant is nice with seating to dine in. It was clean with a chill vibe. You should definitely stop by and give them a try. I am excited to try other things. Check them out.

    Dianna M.

    As a pretty picky person who also happens to have an adventurous person, I decided to give in and try something new. I picked the Egusi soup with red snapper. My sides were fufu and broccoli, and let me tell you, I am shocked. SHOCKED at how phenomenal it was! I was pretty adamant on returning to Yendidi because it was really hit or miss with the ox tails I received the last two times I had visited NFK location, but I had to have these flavors again. The spices, the seasonings, this is an experience. As for service, man. Those beautiful ladies answered all of my silly questions and were so kind! Not an ounce of annoyance in their voices and all of the smiles the entire time. The restaurant was clean and very welcoming. First time trying this location, and I will be back.

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    Fantastic, always the best food and service. The mood of the restaurant is always upbeat and pleasant.

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    LOVE LOVE LOVE! Great food and amazing atmosphere! Go here and find out what flavor is all about!

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    Yendidi Norfolk

    Yendidi Norfolk

    4.3
    (176 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    $$

    I recently dined at Yendidi and I feel spiritually, emotionally, and culinarily changed…read more First of all, the atmosphere? Immaculate. It's the kind of place where you walk in thinking, "Oh nice," and walk out Googling how to recreate the lighting in your own living room. Cozy without being cramped. Trendy without making me feel like my shoes were judged. The food? Listen. I would like to publicly apologize to my taste buds for ever doubting them. Every bite tasted like the chef stood over the plate whispering, "You deserve this." Bold flavors, perfectly cooked, plated like it was about to audition for a food magazine. Now why four stars instead of five? Because I have trust issues. And also because the food came out so good I now have unrealistic expectations for every other meal I will ever eat. That feels like a burden I wasn't prepared to carry. Service was friendly, attentive, and didn't once make me feel bad for asking, "What's that?" three separate times. Water refills were prompt. Smiles were genuine. No one hovered. No one disappeared into the void. Would I go back? Absolutely. Would I recommend it? Yes. Would I pretend I discovered it before it was cool? Also yes. Four stars. Only because if I give five, they might get too powerful.

    Went here on a Saturday night because I was craving something filling and flavorful; the place…read morething that came to mind was Yendidi. I tried them before a long time ago and haven't had them recently, so I was really anticipating having them again. The ordering process was quick and easy, we used their computer screens to put our orders in. Not too bad of a wait for our food. The staff were very communicative on our food status while we were waiting, which I appreciated. My order included an Afro pie (7.5/10), I absolutely loved the sauce it came with, but I do feel like the meat inside and pie itself was dry. Sautéed green beans (10/10). Chicken Egusi soup w/ pounded yam (9/10), the flavors were amazing! I loved how savory it was; however, I do believe they switched the spice level of my soup with my sisters because I asked for none-little spice, yet my soup tasted like it was their highest spice level !! I had to keep taking breaks while eating because while it did taste really good, it was also so so spicy! I really did enjoy my meal, despite receiving the wrong spice level in my Egusi soup. I will def return again soon. My overall rate of experience : 8.6/10

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    Jam Cafe

    3.7
    (78 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    My husband surprised me by ordering dinner from Jam Café because I've always wanted to try this…read morecuisine, but every time I've called before, they were closed. I was so excited to finally try it. Unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing. When my husband got home with the food, we realized one of the dinners was missing. When he called the restaurant, they went back and forth with him, insisting he had the item and confusing it with a veggie tray. It was very frustrating and unprofessional. I drove all the way back from my home in Chesapeake to resolve the issue. While there, I also returned the glory greens because they were clearly not fresh or properly prepared. I asked to swap them for cabbage, but the cabbage wasn't fully cooked. After waiting an additional 10 minutes, they asked if I would prefer a refund instead. I then had to wait another five minutes just to receive the refund. Throughout the entire interaction, the staff was rude and showed no empathy for the inconvenience -- especially considering I had to drive all the way back after my husband had already brought dinner home. Overall, this was a horrible experience, and sadly, the food was even worse. I truly wanted to love this place, but I will not be returning

    This was very underwhelming the jerk chicken taste like it's been sitting too long and under…read moreseasoned. The oxtails were whatever.

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    Nando's Peri-Peri

    Nando's Peri-Peri

    3.9
    (192 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    I had to update this review. Ever since I was introduced to Nando's (by Yelp, mind you), I have…read morebeen a crazy person about it. If I remember this place exists mid conversation (any conversation), I stop to tell the person I'm talking to about it. The food here is so good and so fresh!! They got rid of the peas, and when I asked the waiter about it, no one knew what I was talking about. But from the picture you can see they existed lol. I'm sad about the peas, but this time i discovered a new obsession: their Brussels sprouts. Oh. My. Goodness. I will dream about them. The peri ranch on top of them was just *perfection.* The chicken is always so juicy and freshly made. The char on it smacks every time. You can choose different sauces to dip it in. They're available to bring to your table where the silverware and napkins live. I always get my chicken medium spicy and dip it in the wild herb or the garlic sauce. 10/10. Can you tell I'm obsessed? Come with me to ensure this place never closes. Visit Nandos, you will never be disappointed!

    I chose this restaurant at Town Center to celebrate my birthday. Unfortunately, it turned out to be…read moreone of the most disappointing dining experiences I've had. When we arrived, the restaurant was not busy, yet no one greeted or seated us inspite of the board saying " Please wait to be Seated" . We eventually walked to the counter to place our order. The staff member serving us was cold, unfriendly. Since it was our first visit, we expected at least a warm welcome or some guidance on the menu, but none was offered. We simply ordered what looked appealing. We weren't offered water, after I asked Instead of handing me a glass which she did for everyone,she simply pointed and said, "The water is over there." That interaction made me feel unwelcome. The wait for our food was unreasonably long. I noticed that our meals had already been prepared but were left sitting on the counter instead of being brought to our table. Many other customers appeared frustrated by the delays, especially families with young children who were visibly struggling with the long wait. Throughout most of our visit, we could only see the kitchen staff. There seemed to be no one attending to the dining area or checking on guests. When our food finally arrived, it wasn't even hot. We ordered the half chicken with peri-peri fries and the chicken breast with Brussels sprouts. I could not see any sauce on my food, I ordered Medium sauce, you can see in the picture I posted. My chicken breast was burnt, dry, and had a bitter taste. The sauces were good, especially the Saka sauce, but unfortunately it wasn't enough to make up for the rest of the experience. What disappointed me most was the complete lack of customer service. I later decided to order another item, but there was no one at the counter. After waiting for several minutes without anyone returning, I gave up. To make matters worse, the payment process still prompted for a tip despite the absence of service, which the staff mentioned. Tipping should reflect good hospitality, and unfortunately there was very little service provided during our visit. It was disappointing that my birthday dinner ended this way. I chose this restaurant because of its beautiful atmosphere, but attractive décor alone cannot make up for poor service, long wait times, and food that arrives cold and overcooked. Judging by the reactions of the other diners, we were not the only customers who left disappointed. Sadly, I cannot recommend this restaurant based on my experience.

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    Tasty Kabab

    Tasty Kabab

    4.4
    (68 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    The food here is good, the staff is friendly, and the restaurant is clean and well-lit…read more My husband and I stopped in to get a quick meal to-go. We were greeted by a helpful employee and the owner. They helped us decide what to order. We ordered the grilled chicken platter with a side of falafel. We made the mistake of not expressing that this meal was to-go. Another customer walked in after we ordered, placed his order (a wrap) and got his meal on a tray within 5 minutes. He ate in the restaurant and by the time he ate and left, our food still wasn't ready. It was only us and the customer that came in after us and ordered a wrap, so it wasn't busy. When we did get the food, it was tasty, hot, and tasted fresh. The food and the service was good, just express if you want to-go upfront and if you're eating in, prepare for the possibility of a wait. Update: We last went here a couple of months ago. We passed by on 6/22/25 and they are now permanently closed. Hate to see that! Hopefully they will be able to reopen at another location.

    I got Tasty Kebab for lunch. Its close to Lidl in the Janef Shopping Center. There was no one…read moreinside so i didn't have to wait. If you get a bowl its kinda Subway style so you just choose your toppings and you can watch it be made. The owner is really nice, she is always friendly when I come in. I got egg plant, cucumber, chicken , onions, sauces, and etc. At first I was disappointed at the amount of what she was scooping, but in the end it was a good amount and was filling. The bowl was tasty and I really enjoyed the eggplant. The garlic sauce and hummus was good as well. I'd definitely return. Check them out!!

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