ms hoover
I have had much better! Spent well over $60 for a meal for 2, I got what the chose to give and instead of what I ordered, jollof rice was supposed to be spicy and it was plain,dry, no spice at all, the food portion for the agusi with the came with only 1 ball of pounded yam. Not 2 like the photo. I just knew I was going to love it since I had to wait 1 hr 35 min for my freshly made African meal. I am disappointed. I have to keep searching.
… moreKimberly “Kimmyrose” Ndlovu
Ok, so the way this place looks both on the outside and the inside will make you question what you are going to eat. The restaurant looks like it used to have tables and chairs but because of Covid they were removed so now it’s like a store that is going out of business. The service was good in that we didn’t have to wait long for our food, but the guy at the register looked like he had just gotten out of bed, no shower and just came to work.
***Besides, that we ordered their spicy egusi with pounded yam, it was really really good, I loved it. They give you the option of spicy or not spicy. Their portions and prices are good too. The meal had enough meat for me to enjoy everything, unlike other restaurants that will give you only 2 tiny pieces. I will order from there again.
… moreRose Lige
It’s a bit overpriced, but it was cool. This was $30.23 for egusi with a little oxtail stew in the middle and fufu. What you see is what I got. There is no more meat. If you don’t want to drive to the Northside of Chicago, you can try them.
… moreNikki Wright
The food here is very good and always fresh, It’s me and my husbands favorite place for dinner. The portions are big so it’s worth the money, i usually eat my mines twice throughout the day!!
… moreMichele Lopez
THIS PLACE IS SO GOOD I CANNOT EXPLAINNN! ive been wanted to try nigerian food especially fufu and egusi soup, PLEASE TRY the guys was sooo nice and the food was make quick and hot! i am def coming back soon!
… moreBrooke
Love their food! 10/10 for me. Their jolof is so good and have the right amount of spice!
… moreAntoinette Avery
I’ll be honest, if you new to eating African food you would think this place is great. However, I’m not a fan. They overcharge x2 for egusi when you get goat or meat. I’ve been to other places who taste better and charge half the price. I do not recommend, rooks kitchen in merrillville is so much more seasoned and tasteful! Won’t be back!
… moreAndrewM.
best Afro Nigeria cuisine in the region hands down & service is great too!
… moreNia Jovan Andrews
I’m giving a five because the food was delicious. I ordered online and it was a bit confusing initially picking up, but I understand they’re growing, but the food was delicious. I try egusi all over the place throughout Chicago. This one is top notch. The meats were tender and the flavor was on point, very well-seasoned. I enjoyed the pounded yams too. I like the last it wasn’t spicy because my little like to eat with me, but if you’re into spicy you might should mention before ordering or choose something else. No photos with this one tho, I tore it up fast. I will be going back!
… moreLisa Stanford
I ate like an African Queen. My food was exceptionally delicious, so delicious I had to stop eating and call back up to restaurant to thank my Nigerian sister for putting, so much love in the food. The best Egusi soup I ever had. Everything was well prepared and tasty. I will definitely be back!!! The workers were all courteous and polite. Very clean atmosphere. Thanks for the Great food and I am glad to have you here in Merrillville.
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