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As one of the most anticipated new restaurant openings in the Triangle, Chef Zweli Williams is providing the ultimate elevated dining experience that caters to all 5 senses. Her curated menu modernizes traditional tribal cuisine from the Southern Bantu of Africa. Join us for Dinner and Brunch!
Address and Contact Information
Address: 406 Blackwell St Suite 100, Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 381-4128
Website: https://zwelisekhaya.com/
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Reviews
Karli Guyther
Fantastic experience here! Our waiter gave awesome recommendations and the food was delicious. We sat on the patio and it was such a great vibe. We tried a little bit of everything just about and it was all fantastic! Not pictured: oxtails, sausage rolls & sav blanc
… moreB Y
Amazing African fusion cuisine in the heart of Downtown Durham. Such a cute little place and within walking distance to DPAC. We loved everything we tried! Started with a delicious mocktail and then the rice bomb and peri peri corn for appetizers. For dinner, we had the Suya chicken kabobs and the Barbere half chicken. Everything was delicious. Cant wait to go back! The only thing that could improve is the service. We had told our waitress we had a show to catch and she seemed to have slowed down even more after hearing that. We waited a really long time for the main course and finally had to remind her before she came rushing out with the items. Service could be a bit better but the food more than makes up for it.
… moreKiara Ruth
Zweli’s Ehkaya delivered an absolutely amazing brunch experience for my family! From the seamless reservation process to the immediate seating in their stunning, authentically Zimbabwean-inspired space, everything was top-notch.
Our server, Nia, was a gem – incredibly knowledgeable and her recommendations were spot on. Here is what we enjoyed:
Sweet Magwinyas $10.00
Zimbabwean donut bread with powered sugar
French Toast $18.00
Banana’s foster’s with candied pistachios and a honey ricotta cream
Fried Catfish $19.00
Stone ground grits with a cajun sauce, and egg your way
Each Addition $5.00
Bacon, Two Eggs
Banana Mojito $12.00
Banana Rum, garnished with mint sprig and lime wheel
Peargingertini $17.00
Pear vodka, pear, and ginger mash topped with cava
Beyond the exceptional food and drinks, the restaurant was impeccably clean and well-maintained, and the nearby parking deck was a definite plus. We can’t wait for our next visit to Ehkaya’s!
… moreOur server, Nia, was a gem – incredibly knowledgeable and her recommendations were spot on. Here is what we enjoyed:
Sweet Magwinyas $10.00
Zimbabwean donut bread with powered sugar
French Toast $18.00
Banana’s foster’s with candied pistachios and a honey ricotta cream
Fried Catfish $19.00
Stone ground grits with a cajun sauce, and egg your way
Each Addition $5.00
Bacon, Two Eggs
Banana Mojito $12.00
Banana Rum, garnished with mint sprig and lime wheel
Peargingertini $17.00
Pear vodka, pear, and ginger mash topped with cava
Beyond the exceptional food and drinks, the restaurant was impeccably clean and well-maintained, and the nearby parking deck was a definite plus. We can’t wait for our next visit to Ehkaya’s!
Zaneta Reid
Modern take on African cuisine. Tapas-inspired menu. Not a huge menu list, but the offerings are delicious as well as extremely vegetarian/vegan friendly. We enjoyed the Curried Oxtails with plantain in addition to the Seafood Curry. Both dishes were absolutely delicious! Good portion size and well-seasoned. Ekhaya also has a cocktail and wine list to choose from. My husband enjoyed his Tamarind Old-fashioned while their rosé was quite nice as well. All in all, one of the nicer restaurants in American Tobacco with cuisine you don’t find everywhere!
… moreNSA
Went from 4.5 to 2.
This time around service was super slow
Additionally the same dish ( chicken ) that I specifically re ordered came with no potatoes anymore
The cauliflower dish that I ordered before was sooo burnt.
Overall it was just meh, slow and expensive. Dropping from my list
Original review. Apr 2025
In short Delicious food at smaller portions for the price..
0.5 for the beignets being not fluffy
But shout out for the fries for being super fluffy.
My favorite was the chicken with peanuts on top for the brunch menú
Heads up you can order only from the brunch or dinner menu
It was nice to sit outside on the patio
Reservations are available
Every dish was enjoyable, the cauliflower curry was a highlight however
… moreThis time around service was super slow
Additionally the same dish ( chicken ) that I specifically re ordered came with no potatoes anymore
The cauliflower dish that I ordered before was sooo burnt.
Overall it was just meh, slow and expensive. Dropping from my list
Original review. Apr 2025
In short Delicious food at smaller portions for the price..
0.5 for the beignets being not fluffy
But shout out for the fries for being super fluffy.
My favorite was the chicken with peanuts on top for the brunch menú
Heads up you can order only from the brunch or dinner menu
It was nice to sit outside on the patio
Reservations are available
Every dish was enjoyable, the cauliflower curry was a highlight however
S Smith
Located right across the ATC from the parking deck, this cool restaurant was great! The staff was warm and friendly, the wine sommelier was very knowledgeable, and the chef came out to greet customers. If you are into bourbon, the different old-fashioned variations were excellent. All in all, it was a great pre-Valentine’s Day dinner experience!
… moreThe Message LLC The Message LLC
Iam deeply blessed to be a global speaker and food naturally comes with the job. EVERYTHING about the resturant was besutiful. The people, food, and overall atmosphere is something very special. They have built a community establishment that is deeper than just blessed food, they care about the people. The food was the best African food I have personally ever tasted since visiting Kenya. The yellow rice is the best rice I have EVER had in my life! I will FOREVER be grateful I had the experince of this place and I cannot recommend them highly enough, bless yal!
… moreFit Gear Hunter
The place was awesome all around. The appetizer and main dish were filled with flavors, and the pastry rolled sausage appetizer was an incredible combination of a number of tastes and textures. I was given (and I’m a nobody) a sample of an off-menu bacon and fried chickpea salad, and it was incredible. Great place for sure
… moreScott Majure
Before heading to an event at DPAC, my wife made us reservations at this restaurant, and I have to say, it was an excellent choice! From the moment we sat down, we were excited to explore the unique and flavorful offerings on the menu—and it did not disappoint.
Opting for small plates was the perfect decision, as it allowed us to sample a variety of dishes without feeling overly full. One of the standout dishes for me was the Dovi Cauliflower—tender cauliflower smothered in a rich and velvety peanut and coconut curry sauce. The combination of flavors was both bold and comforting, making every bite an absolute delight.
Another intriguing dish we tried was the Bobotie, a South African-inspired minced beef dish topped with a delicate egg soufflé. The interplay of sweet and savory, with hints of cinnamon, curry, and raisins, made for a truly unique and memorable bite. My wife’s favorite was the butternut fritters, which were perfectly crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and had just the right touch of sweetness.
To round out the experience, make sure you try some of the specialty cocktails! The drink menu is just as creative as the food, featuring unique flavor combinations that perfectly complement the dishes. Whether you’re into something fruity, bold, or subtly spiced, there’s something for everyone.
Overall, this was an amazing dining experience—one that felt adventurous yet incredibly satisfying. If you’re looking to step outside the usual flavors and try something refreshingly different, this is definitely the place to go! Highly recommend.
… moreOpting for small plates was the perfect decision, as it allowed us to sample a variety of dishes without feeling overly full. One of the standout dishes for me was the Dovi Cauliflower—tender cauliflower smothered in a rich and velvety peanut and coconut curry sauce. The combination of flavors was both bold and comforting, making every bite an absolute delight.
Another intriguing dish we tried was the Bobotie, a South African-inspired minced beef dish topped with a delicate egg soufflé. The interplay of sweet and savory, with hints of cinnamon, curry, and raisins, made for a truly unique and memorable bite. My wife’s favorite was the butternut fritters, which were perfectly crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and had just the right touch of sweetness.
To round out the experience, make sure you try some of the specialty cocktails! The drink menu is just as creative as the food, featuring unique flavor combinations that perfectly complement the dishes. Whether you’re into something fruity, bold, or subtly spiced, there’s something for everyone.
Overall, this was an amazing dining experience—one that felt adventurous yet incredibly satisfying. If you’re looking to step outside the usual flavors and try something refreshingly different, this is definitely the place to go! Highly recommend.
Millie Kwan
It’s wonderful that there is a non-Ethiopian African restaurant (I do enjoy Ethiopian food!) That is high end and Ekhaya is that restaurant. The interior of the restaurant is small but they utilize the large patio just outside to great effect. We had dinner there on a beautiful bug free evening. The cocktails were OK, but the food is absolutely amazing! Especially the borewors sausage is tasty and it was grilled to perfection as the outside was crispy and the interior was moist. All the vegetable dishes were amazing at the veggie forward restaurant. The large dishes are slow to come out, but they do warn you. Multiply their estimate by 1.5 times. There was a bit of an issue with one of our dishes not coming out but they were so kind and comped this item (Butternut croquettes) which were delicious and worth the wait. Def would recommend this restaurant and the parking is in the deck at the south end of the ATC.
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