Paula Carter
I had high hopes for my experience and unfortunately, there were a few things that I felt weren’t really reflective of the amazing reviews. I’ve had some amazing Nigerian cuisine across Columbus. However, I live pretty far from some of my favorite spots. So I decided to order from Fork in Nigeria, as it is only a few miles away. I ordered the popular Egusi Soup and Pounded Yam. I recognize that despite a shared culture, everyone prepares their food differently. I immediately noticed that my Pounded Yam was in aluminum foil. That looked to maybe be stored in/on something warmed as the foil had a dark mark on it. Unfortunately, the yam was drier/stiffer than I’m used to. The ones I’ve had before are usually stored in plastic wrap, to seal the moisture. The flavor was still good. The Egusi looked great, but I got more of a burnt/smoky flavor than a rich, savory flavor. I had to add my own seasonings to it. A pinch of salt helped. I also added on a piece of Stewed Chicken and I must say that was my favorite part of the order. It was delicious, perfectly seasoned and cooked very well! I got their Jollof – another dish where I had to add a little salt. The texture of the rice was a bit dry/overly chewy. It reminded me of undercooked boxed yellow rice. I had a few bites, but moved on. I do like the hot sauce that comes on many of their dishes. Lastly, I ordered Sauteed Vegetables. I was SHOCKED to receive a container of vegetables swimming in oil. In other pictures I’ve seen it looks like they’ve strained it. I don’t want to disparage cultural food practices, but I just couldn’t bring myself to eat soupy-oily vegetables. Sauté was the wrong descriptor. I’m glad that other people enjoy this establishment and I’m glad to see that they are building their brand, but it was just not my speed.
… moreSteven Hatfield
This is a little hole in the wall diner with no seating. Only carryout. My daughter swears it’s the best Nigerian food ever.
I ordered the Egusi with goat meat and Fufu. The flavor of the Egusi was decent. The goat was only a little meat and a lot of bones. The big disappointment was the Fufu. It was quite pasty like it had a lot of wheat flour in it. Not sure on that but definitely was not the silky smooth Fufu I’m used to.
My daughter told me I don’t know how to order food correctly. She said that every place in Columbus when you order goat you get a bunch of bones. She said to order their Jollof Rice and get beef or chicken. So I’ll update when I go again.
… moreLorraine Ricketts
I just had the egusi soup with goat meat , not to mention fufu, and wow! Just right. Not too spicy but I requested for the flame to be medium and it was. I loved that I was able to see inside the kitchen while my food was being made ..Over all Food was great and great atmosphere .. I would try something new next time.
… morelisa lisa
Still hot when delivered, very delicious! Oxtails and E stew, goat and tomato stew, fufu
… moreKanisha Dumas
Had this food truck at the Columbus Rib Fest. My first time trying Nigerian food and it was 10000/10. Very fresh for being prepared on a food truck and everything tasted delicious. Will definitely be visiting the actual restaurant.
… moreNée Née
Update: My people, please try this if you haven’t. Incredibly delicious. Beef is so tender!!! I will be there at least as often as I’m in the area where they are (Brice and Livingston. Same lot as big lots and sav-a-lot).
My first visit and it definitely wont be my last!!! The Fried Rice Vegan Meal is excellent. The Zorbo drink should always be bought with the meal. Healthy, fresh and a blessing to our lives!!! I had to call back and let Fork in Nigeria know how pleased my palate was!!! Thank you for making such great food and drink!!!
… moreNugget
I never tried fufu before and I always wanted to try some.
The gentleman who took my order is very kind and helped me with the menu and explained the price difference for each order. I was told the Egusi is very popular, so I got it with chicken ($18) with some spice ️
The place is very small so I went to my car to wait. When i received the meal, it was nice and warm, there’s no place to eat your food other than the little bench outside the store.
When i went home the meal was still pretty warm which was great. I got a huge ball of fufu that’s wrapped with plastic. The Egusi was a little bit too greasy for my liking, it was probably because they only have chili oil instead of chili paste. I tried to mix the oil in the soup hoping there wouldnt be too much oil on the surface, there was still a lot of oil after stirring so I just ate it like that.
The Egusi tasted fine other than the grease, there was a fried chicken leg (not battered) coated with Egusi soup, chicken tasted great.
The fufu is like how some cultures eat their food with rice. Keep in mind that this is my first time ever having fufu, so this fufu tasted like veggie oil to me but in a squishy form, I would expected it to taste like rice with a hint of sweetness in some way so that kind of confused my taste buds.
I couldn’t finish my food because I got the jitters from consuming a lot of grease and the taste of grease (the fufu isnt greasy, just tasted like oil), only ate almost half of the egusi and 2/5th of the fufu (it was a lot of fufu).
Gave a 4 star because I enjoyed the experience of trying something that’s outside my culture and the service was great. The missing star is because I couldnt enjoy the food to my fullest. But I’m really here to try something new and outside of Asian culture
… moreNitszu
The Classic Nigerian Goat Meat Plate was amazing. It had the right amount of spiciness. And the jollof was on point. This place serves the best Nigerian food around!
… moreLandon Thacker-Wood
The place is excellent! I had always wanted to try fufu so I decided to try it from here, I usually don’t care for spicy food but the fufu had a delightful flavor and a I didn’t mind the little kick it as it dissipated quickly and you also get a decent sized amount of the meal. I’m very pleased with their service, quality, and food. I will be back soon!
… moreBoogy Beth Goldberg
I had the Goat pepper stew with fufu it was amazing and honestly my only small disagreement would be how certain meat was kinda chewy and some were tender , but all in all 5 rated experience
… more