Daniella Bonsu
The safari donuts was fresh and hot. I enjoyed everything I ordered, they were all delicious.
The ginger drink was amazing, not too spicy.
… moreJacklynn Agyare
Love this new location, the renovation makes this a great spot for any occasion, good eats, events, dates and a fun night out (they are open late )
Love the atcheke and lamb dish there the best! Their ginger drink is delicious
Management staff are always out in the space connecting with customers so please say hello !
… moreAbdoulaye B.
Amazing food, friendly staff and welcoming environment. Enjoy coming here for their different types of spicy meats and great carbs(jollof rice, atieke, plantains)
… moreStuart Foster
Had an excellent meal here. I ordered the thieboudienne, bissap, baobab juice, and thiakry. Thieboudienne is incredibly delicious, the rice was cooked perfectly and the sauce that the food was cooked in was outstanding. It came with a hot sauce that was also phenomenal. The bissap and baobab juice were great and refreshing accompaniments. Honestly, being able to get baobab juice at all in this region is really impressive. I took the thiakry to go and enjoyed it, its great on a hot summer night and the millet provides a really interesting and nice texture for a dessert.
Service was great and hospitable, and there are many tables available. You can tell they take their food really seriously at this restaurant. Also, I didn’t get something with fufu but I saw another table get it and the fufu looked massive – definitely got to try that next time.
Best West African food I’ve had in Massachusetts so far.
… moreUchizi Phakati
I ordered Egusi soup, fufu and donuts (puff puff or Mandazi) through Uber Eats. It was delicious, I like that they put the hot sauce on the side so I can add as I like it. I donuts were nice and soft. I enjoyed my meal.
… moreAmy Matondo
Egusi soup consistency was like throw up. I wish I were lieing. I should’ve read reviews. Here is a current review and the fufu was terrible, like mashed one person said I agree and other said the powdered fufu I agree it was just gross and for $26. I hope no one else gets fooled
… moreNey Carvalho-Dossantos
I will give it 1 — My experience at Safari Restaurant was profoundly disappointing and marked by a consistent lack of courtesy and professionalism. The conduct of several members of the staff—particularly some of the women employed there—was discourteous, dismissive, and at times openly hostile. Such behavior creates an atmosphere that is neither welcoming nor respectful, qualities one reasonably expects when patronizing an establishment open to the public.
What is most troubling is that this demeanor appears to be ingrained rather than incidental, seemingly tolerated—even exemplified—by individuals closely associated with ownership. This suggests a broader disregard for the fundamental principles of hospitality and customer service.
Furthermore, the restaurant presents itself as Senegalese; however, from my understanding, the proprietors and staff are in fact from The Gambia, and the cuisine and ambiance do not faithfully represent authentic Senegalese culture or tradition. This misrepresentation is regrettable, particularly in a city like Boston, which would greatly benefit from genuine Senegalese restaurants that honor the warmth, refinement, and generosity for which that culture is rightly known.
In conclusion, Safari Restaurant failed to meet even the most basic standards of respect and professionalism. I will not be returning, nor can I recommend it to those who value civility, authenticity, and proper service.
… moreHardy Cherenfant
Fresh food so it’ll be a wait ⏳, but it’s worth the wait! Family run restaurants! I’d come back!
… moreGodfrey Ainooson
One of the best West African restaurants in Boston. Service is quick, and the food is very tasty. It has a small neighborhood food spot vibe to it, not necessarily a place to stay to eat, but not bad if you do.
… moreDa B
Okra soup and fufu side, fufu side is like a mashed potato, okra soup with beef and fish. No fish or beef in the soup, no taste. Worst African food ever.
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