African cuisine: the best places to taste it in Boston
12 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Food here was good and decor is really nice. Really enjoyed the mussels and the escargot in particular.
We had an issue with some of our food but..."
Ali Jumabhoy
"Went here for brunch and got the Truffle Omelet. The Croque Madame here is also a good option. Everything we ordered for brunch tasted perfect. The..."
Anthony Bellomo
"Salmon, Gin and Rosemary, and Creme Brulee. One of the best dinners! Nice atmosphere, knowledgeable and friendly staff. We will definitely..."
Robin Higdon
"I arrived flustered and at the wrong time. They graciously seated us anyway. Food was exceptional. I found their menu descriptions under-described..."
James Vermilyea
"Excellent French cuisine near the south end. Been to Aquitaine several times and have not been disappointed any of those times. The duck dishes are..."
Nakul Kadaba
"It's definitely a busy restaurant, especially weekends. I enjoy their choices of sides with the main dish. I got the duck breast and even though I..."
Thuc Anh Nguyen
"Aquitaine is a good spot for a nice French dinner. We had the escargot, tuna tartare, tomato salad, mussels, two steak frites, and the burger. All..."
Greg Brandt
"Big dinner at Aquitaine. Had the escargot and then the moulles frites. All washed down with the chateauneuf. Hurt the wallet but not my feelings so..."
"Disclaimer: be prepared for slow service. The lady in charge was so nice! The vegetarian combo was great and she picked the veggies for me. The..."
Kathy Yu
"This was my first Ethiopian restaurant so I wasn’t sure what to expect but this place blew me away. The group that I went with had a variety of..."
Brighten Jiang (BESTTWO)
"We ordered the veggie combo platter and the tofu tibs, and left in a food coma!
I highly recommend the tofu tibs - it’s delicious, packed with..."
Richa Dsouza
"Went here for brunch with my favorite roommate 😎 the food was delicious and the chef was very welcoming. The atmosphere was warm and homey, and..."
Ruenom
"My first time trying Ethiopian food and the experience was great! I got the tilapia with greens and lentils. You will wait a bit, but everything ..."
Quana Johnson
"Extremely tasty (especially the tofu tibs). If you haven't yet tried Fasika Cafe, you may be missing..."
Sophia Rubens
"I ordered a Cappuccino to go from here, if your a fan of local and on-site roasted coffee I would highly recommend! The espresso has a bold flavor..."
Julia Rolison
"I got the combo for two, and it was delicious. The gomen was especially so good. Also the perfect amount of food for two..."
Gabi Sussman
"Fasika has the most authentic Ethiopian dishes. Food tastes great and it’s made the way it’s made in ethiopia. My girl friend who isn’t..."
Anwar Hussein
"The food is delicious and healthy, with each order prepared fresh.
The service is fantastic. They are friendly and attentive.
Great location right in..."
"Very tasty Ethiopian food with good service and a pleasant atmosphere especially if you sit outside and you can do some street/people watching. ..."
I D
"Absolutely incredible! Reservations recommended especially for dinner on weekends. We got a vegetable sampler (intrinsically vegan) and every dish..."
Kelly C
"One of the best meals we've had all year. Fresh, flavorful and filling. Injera was so tasty, spicy cottage cheese was incredible, and service was..."
Veronique Carignan
"This place is a gem!! Only had Ethiopian food one other time in Washington DC, but living in Rhode Island there aren’t any restaurants here. My..."
Jissaura
"Delicious food and the owner clearly loves the restaurant. The first time we came here two years ago, he explained the menu to us and helped us with..."
Nick Huynh
"This restaurant should be the first one you taste Ethiopian with!
I got very impressed with all the little things they took care of.
The taste and..."
Shardul Telharkar
"Overall was a good atmosphere and experience. They were out of honey wine which is one of my favorite items at Ethiopian restaurants but not their..."
Trilochan Hiremath
"This place has awesome food! It was my first time trying Ethiopian cuisine and I was not disappointed. Great outdoor seating and the dishes were..."
Augustus
"Must say this was a rare treat for my taste buds ! Eating it like a local made it fun and enjoyable ..
The owner was very gracious and welcoming ...."
Zoe Zen Pat
"Pretty yummy standard Ethiopian restaurant.
It's my first time checking this place out, but it has been so enjoyable I have brought friends here..."
KaLe E
"My girlfriend and I love this place! It is very vegan and vegetarian friendly, and the injera is plentiful. There is a free municipal parking lot..."
Samuel Watson
"This past Sunday we went for lunch to an Ethiopian restaurant, "Blue Nile" in Jamaica Plain. The restaurant itself is quite small, located in a busy..."
Zest and Leisure
"Took a friend out in her new neighborhood and the other reviews did not lie. We ordered ayeb begomen and mitmita, tikil gommen, and yebeg tibs. They..."
Tiffany Poon
"I had a great birthday dinner at Blue Nile. There was a hiccup with our reservation but it was swiftly fixed. The food was spectacular and the..."
Alicia McRae
"Really nice food and friendly staff. The decor is very on theme and really..."
Gabby A
"The food is absolutely AMAZING! We order Lentil Sombosa for appetizer then beef and lamb dishes. It was served on a common plate . A sponge type..."
Kandie C
"Such a feast! We got the vegetarian combo and lamb. It came with an extra plate of Injera bread and an appetizer (highly recommend the lentil salad)...."
"This ramen house is just across the commons park. We came in the middle of afternoon where there is no customer but us. Their menu is online and you..."
Arman Barbuco
"Spicy miso ramen was really nice. Fast service with QR code..."
Alan Yeonhoon Park
"Decent option for Chinese and Japanese bowls.
I came here to grab a quick lunch a couple times in the past. So far I’ve tried their fried chicken..."
Jea Kim
"Delicious! Excellent service, very clean, nice atmosphere, and literally the tastiest ramen we’ve ever had. We come here anytime we are in Boston-..."
Rebekah Amaral
"We decided on the fried dumplings for an appetizer which were fresh, delicious and crispy. I got the miso Ramen spicy with bok choy added. Flavor was..."
Jon
"Quick, simple lunch. They are very clean, and it's a small menu. I honestly forget what my husband ordered, but I had the miso ramen. It's probably..."
Joanne Pham
"Probably the cleanest Ramen place I've been to. The food was delicious, but for those who don't eat pork, you're limited to about 3 dishes on the..."
Walaa A
"Great food at a good price. My noodle soup was delicious and well cooked. Our side dishes were very tasty and not oily. Very generous portions and..."
N A
"Nice place for quick bites near by park street T station. Food was delicious but I like Wen's noodle in Newbury street better because the waitress..."
Catherine B
"I started working nearby a couple weeks ago. I've gotten the shoyu ramen once a week so far. Pretty sure it's my entire week's worth of sodium in one..."
Liz Henderson
"Very attentive staff and prompt service. Got miso ramen which was great - perfect for a chilly Boston day. Nice quiet, relaxing atmosphere to..."
Carol Brobeck
"Got the vegetarian miso ramen - it comes with tofu, egg, corn, and seaweed in it already. It wasn't entirely clear from the menu if i needed to pick..."
Danforth N
"Delicious takeout lunch curry over rice. Friendly staff. Easy and quick good..."
L
"Contrary to prior reviews, the service was excellent. Also, the tip wasn't added when I used my card until I added it, so I don't know what that..."
Forest Handford
"very friendly waitress, the food was very salty but very yummy and good very good flavor The meat was very braised for the Tonkatsu ramen noodle and..."
"Atmosphere might be off but the smell of food and the actual food was amazing. Lamb shoulder and rice made me think this is a gem that needs to be..."
Antony Nguyen
"I had a late lunch today and it was fantastic. They offer a plate dubbed "The Federation". I won't spoil it but it is my favorite. The spiced tea is..."
Abdalla Abdi عبدالرزاق بن محمود
"Love their Salmon Fish.and chicken spegiti.Sherief is Owner and awesome..."
Syed Sherazi
"This place has the best tasting food in Boston! Get it to go. Highly recommend the kaykay and the rice with the goat..."
Faid Mohamed
"Great restaurant with authentic taste and vibes. This is the spot the local Somalis go to eat GOOD FOOD first and foremost. This is the epitome of..."
Yusuf Maghreb
"Nice staff welcoming people ample parking sweet food good ..."
Shafka Ali
"The go to place for authentic Somali food. If you like lots of flavor and local, ethnic restaurants, go to..."
Natasha Byars
"Great service and even better food. Definitely going..."
Asia Greer
"Best goat meat and chicken they rice it's the best you can die for it and service it's amazing I highly recommend this place..."
Sharmake Mohamud
"Best Somali food in..."
Fun Jo
"this is by far the best Somalian food that i have ever..."
fatma Ibrahim
"ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO GET GREAT FOOD AROUND ROXBURY MA..."
"Their food taste African and delicious. I visit the area during convention, searched African restaurant near me & Ashur came out. I went to Ashur..."
Olumuyiwa Okediran
"Phenomenal neighborhood restaurant. Full of African locals and Uber drivers at all hours, but everyone is welcome. Meals are halal, most popular..."
Leanne Scorzoni
"Expand your culinary pallet with the cuisine at Ashur Restaurant. One thing is for sure each time you visit Asher: The food is delicious, and you are..."
James Wax
"A restaurant that serves halal and tasty Somali style foods. I had the Lamb Biryani and it was so delicious and the portion was huge. Very kind..."
Ewangga Patrianada
"If you are looking for a halal food, this is the spot to consider. The portion of food are a LOT. Lots of meat and rice. Went they after Jummah..."
Sami Kabir Islamic Finance (NMLS#19212)
"It was Ramadan so they had a limited lunch menu. I ordered the Chicken Kabob with rice and it was soooo good and you get so much of it. I will..."
Christopher Meng
"The food they had was marvelous, and the service was great. They didn't have falafel, but they took our falafel order anyway. When it didn't come, ..."
Kurt Gergler
"Great service, amazing..."
mustafees khan
"Not sure whether the picture is good at showing how big the plate is, but it's really huuuuuuge! It's tasty, just don't forget to add salt and pepper..."
Jing Ma
"You get what you pay for because the food is super tasty and they give you a huge portion. We had to take food home with us because of the large..."
Emad-ud-deen Leiman
"Good food . Best thing that they have from my perspective the chicken Laban with..."
BASEM Ahmed
"Very tasty Somalian food you won't be disappointed, my dish was filled with wonderful flavors. Make sure you try their..."
Keven Jacques
"The first time we visited the place was great. The food was amazing and the portions were huge. The service was great and welcoming. Will visit again..."
Dana Ibrahim
"This was a great place to stop for lunch with my nieces! The staff was super kind and made excellent suggestions on which meats to select. If we..."
Keila A
"Excellent food and very friendly service!! Had soor and a delicious vegetarian stew; their chai was..."
Jennifer Waters
"The food here is so good. My first time eating here but definitely not my last. Had the lamb and rice. Cooked and seasoned perfectly. Highly..."
Jessica L
"Nothing special about this resturant.
This is a African authentic halal restaurant.
I had a lunch with my brother over there.
Price is..."
"Always a variety of food with A-MAZING flavor! CV 🍹 is the go to drink and you csn get it to go. Don't miss out. Best FRESH food in the city!..."
Nikki Bee
"Do yourself a favour and go here! The food is delicious, the service is the best I've come across, and the art and music 🎶 are amazing! Try..."
Chepkorir Sambu
"Nice place to go have some fun, listen to good music and enjoy good food and drinks with Friends 💃🔥👌🥂
Love it..."
RKing King
"The food is great!! The drinks are strong. Just be prepared to wait a long while and have to get the waiters/waitresses' attention as they won't come..."
Deli W
"First time visiting this place, and it exceeded my expectations! Loved it!..."
Euridice Varela
"Food and ambience are great. The service can be slow so be sure to order your appetizer and entree as soon as you get in.
The lunch buffet option is..."
Kriolu Kauverdianu (CVMDUS)
"Amazing food, service, and prices!! Great wine list. Best BBQ chicken I've had in years..."
Ally Albany
"I cannot say enough positive things about this restaurant. In short, I have eaten there 38 times in the last 90 days while I have been staying at an..."
Greg Buchanan
"This is THE place to go for Cape Verdean food in Boston. Whether you're familiar with CV culture or just interested in trying something new, you have..."
Edson Dias
"Incredible food, really nice staff, love the outdoor seating, great vibes. Definitely hope to go..."
Aly Putnam
"I've been going here since 2004 and it's always a great experience. Every time I visit, I'm treated like family. My server was Kelly Santos. The..."
Thomas Cooper
"Rat Missphew was totally electric. Great service always fresh food. It took a little bit longer than anticipated, so allow some time when you’re..."
Nylton Andrade (Flavorcity)
"This place is apparently the most well-known place for Cape Verdian food in Boston, so I dropped by to try some.
We tried to go for the dish that was..."
Jea Kim
"Really enjoyed the Cape Verde inspired food and the live music here. Despite a large private party going on in the restaurant, the service was above..."
"Brought a colleague here for a taste of real Nigerian food. Food was really good. We had goat meat pepper soup, jollof rice, white rice and ayamase..."
W IIori
"Went with friends on a Sunday. I wanted to check it out. The atmosphere was OK, there was street parking. It was not the busy. The table was not..."
Muri B
"Fantastic, spicy, flavorful food at Suya Restaurant. We enjoyed the peanut stew, okra stew, spinach greens, samosa, black-eyed beans, and jollof..."
Akshay Jagadeesh
"Went to Boston to visit my friend and she said that there was a Nigerian restaurant in the Boston area. On my last day we went there to try the food...."
tchundjong panassah
"Definitely try this restaurant! Food tastes great, portions are good, and staff is friendly. We had 2 of the stews, fufu, Jollof rice, plantains,..."
Luisa Sin
"The restaurant is nice and quaint. The staff was courteous. I really enjoyed the greens and the sorrel. Just be prepared to pay a service fee and..."
Rashida Simone
"Really great and authentic food! I was really happy to finally find a place I could get jollof rice nearby. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a..."
Scott Bauman
"The goat pepper soup with the onions was EVERYTHING…the spicy was spicy and fire would be fire. The goat was perfectly cooked and the seasoning was..."
Marie-Frances Rivera
"THE BEST NIGERIAN FOOD IN THE COUNTRY!!
I wanna rate them 10 stars cause the entire experience was EXCEPTIONAL!
We were greeted with huge, warm..."
Phila B
"This my first time ever eaten African food and taste pretty..."
"Great food, great service. Location is perfect for anyone taking the T..its about less than a min walk from the..."
Kosar Mohamed
"Great Food Nice Host at a reasonable great price.
Benjamin and Juggling Taxi Cowboy, Daniel Eric Mann IMDb stopped at Lucy Cafe with my friend..."
Daniel E Mann
"Food was great, good value for a quick lunch. Service, ambiance, location are all great. Nothing super remarkable, but definitely left satisfied...."
Calvin Irwin
"A small and unassuming Ethiopian restaurant. We ordered the chicken dorowat combo for two and it was delicious. The chicken was tender and nicely..."
Marlon L
"Delicious, healthy food! I just wish for the price of the mango juice we could get more. I was expecting it to be fresh mango juice but I’m pretty..."
Jasmine
"Modest restaurant opposite Symphony Hall. Great, authentic Ethiopian food at reasonable prices. Ate vegetarian dishes and the lamb dish. Very..."
Gautam Ramchandani
"Delicious Ethiopian food! The service was also very friendly and there were many vegetarian options as well as savory meat dishes to eat with their..."
Sam Ou
"$60 for 3 people and we had food leftover.
Everything was perfectly seasoned.
The lamb was tasty. The collard greens and lentils and cabbage were..."
Kristy Johnson
"The food tasted good, but I ordered and pid for the 4 vegetable option and only got 3 vegetables. My husband ordered the chicken option, but his..."
Kat W
"What a delicious meal! Everything was fresh and so, so good! We had both a vegetable combo and a Doro Wot combo and both were excellent. The injera..."
Jennifer Jacobs
"Lucy Ethiopian Restaurant is a hidden treasure offering mouthwatering and genuine Ethiopian dishes. The injera bread is wonderfully soft and fluffy..."
BADRI VISHAL K
"Lucy's is one of the better Ethiopian spots in Boston. They have a good selection of dishes that are optimised for varying group sizes. The staff are..."
Daniel A
"This was our 2nd time eating here - the 1st time was lunch the day after Thanksgiving 2021. We still had to wear masks at the time due to covid-19..."
Cindy Quick (Cindy Lu Who?)
"Solid place for Ethiopian food, service was great. Got the veggie combo for 3 it did not disappoint. Also the tea was..."
Jason Miller
"The food is fantastic! Atmosphere is, so so, you go to the counter to order. Not really a restaurant, or a café. Well worth the trip if you were..."
Lisa Maria-Booth
"One of the most beautiful plates of food I've had in Boston! I was craving injera and decided to come here, this definitely did the job. The..."
Jennifer Wang
"Amazing food, not for the faint hearted.
Service is slow but worth the wait!
Ask for spice powder if you feel like kicking it up a notch..."
F K
"Superb food advertised in a way that is understandable even by someone not familiar with Ethiopian food. Bring a smartphone and order at the table...."
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