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African cuisine: the best places to taste it in Charlotte

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Mama Gee's Takeout Restaurant
95/100 (367 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
African
Dinner
Lunch
"This was my first time trying Mama Gees. The young man at the counter was super nice and helpful with deciding what to order. I ordered the Jallof..."
A W
"The guy behind the counter was very nice and helpful. Lady cooking the food was definitely throwing down back there. Food came out super fast. Great..."
Dawn
"It was my first time there and first time eating Ghanaian food. The guys working the counter were helpful very sweet, and patient. I'm Puerto Rican..."
Erika E
"I’ve never had African food before and wanted to try it. I got the waakye. It was smoky and a little..."
Kylie
"I always stop by here whenever I’m in charlotte! The food is very tasty with large..."
Zhané Washington
"Baby!!! Y'all Betta get down here and get some of this egusi stew over this rice. I just ordered it. I'm in my car eating it RIT NIE. Y'all. This..."
Kendra Little
"Incredible food. Had never tried Ghanaian food, got the jollof rice and chicken with plantains. Amazing flavors, great portions, and they were super..."
Leah Barnes
"Loved this restaurant, its take out only but the food is absolutely delicious, think I'll be going there for some lunch tomorrow 😋 The owner is a..."
Lisa Bowers
"Delicious! The plantain was tender and sweet but not too sweet. They were generous with the beans. Will definitely revisit when I'm in Charlotte but..."
Zed MaMa
"My first time trying African food was here in North Carolina. I got the fufu and okra soup. It was spicy, but delicious! The young lady that was..."
Phedencia Prentice
Abugida Ethiopian Cafe & Restaurant
93/100 (850 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
African
Ethiopian
Vegan Options
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
African
Ethiopian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Local spot with exotic spices. Delicious food and a kind and knowledgeable staff. If they say it is spicy, they mean it. When they noticed I was..."
BKV
"This is your sign to try Ethiopian food! Abugida will be one of the best places to experience Ethiopian food. The vegetable Sampler is a great way to..."
Stefanie Liebhold
"Amazing Ethiopian food! I highly recommend coming here. Very authentic and delicious! Definitely will be coming back. They even have gluten free..."
Jessica B
"If I could give more stars I would! I wanted to explore different food and was suggested to try this spot! I LOVED IT! From the time you walk in..."
Jamaica Kersey
"The service was great and the server was very patient as it was our first time. Thanks! I had the Beef Abugida Feast. When I tell you everything was..."
Brittany “BSociallyActive” Smith
"I’ve never had Ethiopian food before so was excited to give another cultures food a try. They did not disappoint! Was absolutely delish! And the..."
Cynthia R
"Really good food, service and atmosphere. We felt very comfortable exploring some of the menu options. We tried the feast with beef strips, tea,..."
Drea L
"Wonderful experience! A chill, no-frills, super casual dining with excellent service, topped off with a mouthwatering feast, to say the..."
Luiz Martinez
"Amazing food. It was fresh, quick and delicious. Extremely friendly and patient staff. It really felt like I was eating at a friend's house. You will..."
Laura Morgan
"The woman who waited on us was very friendly and helpful choosing from the variety of unfamiliar food. Food was very good and reasonably priced...."
Alex Tucker
Enat Ethiopian Restaurant
84/100 (1370 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Wheelchair Accessible
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"This is a very good restaurant with very delicious food. My wife and I stopped by here before doing some shopping at the Asian supermarket close by..."
Paul Nguyen
"My husband and I had never tried Ethiopian food until tonight and we have been missing out our whole lives! Our dinner at Enat was one of the best..."
Mariel Keyser
"Easily one of my favorite restaurants. Such a vibe. Food is amazing. If you’re looking for some flavor and we’ll cooked food, you need to come..."
Sal “LifesGreatifYouDontWeaken” Goodman
"Cozy, quiet Ethiopian restaurant tucked away in a strip mall in an Asian grocery parking lot. We were the only customers when we sat down, but others..."
Brett Daviau
"Located in a shopping plaza on The Plaza in Charlotte's East side, The Enat Ethiopian restaurant is cozy, and the service was great. I love Habesh..."
Kaya Omodele
"I've had Ethiopian and Eritrean a number of times in different parts of the US and abroad. This ranks up there with some of my favorites. I had to..."
Quintin Coppola
"Awesome atmosphere and Amazing food. It felt super welcoming in there and I will definitely be back..."
Jonah Daft
"Every dish was flavorful and delicious. Only negative was the Doro wot had hard instead of soft boiled eggs. Taj isn't on the menu but they have it..."
Jason Beckmann
"OMGGGGGGGG IF THIS ISN'T GOOD, THEN I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS 🤩🥰🥰😍😍😍😊😊😊😋😋 The best Ethiopian food I've had in..."
Who Else Wants Beef
"Today 8/25/2023, went to go get my favorite food, Beef Keyi, it's has always been so great for me each time I come to Enats, but today the food was..."
Keashun Walker
Motherland Cuisine & Market
84/100 (363 ratings)
Restaurants
African
International
African
International
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
International
African
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Awesome food! love eating food from here..takes me back..."
Udu Ekong
"My boyfriend said enjoyed the food, the menu was very easy to understand especially if you're a lover of trying all kinds of foods from any..."
Who Else Wants Beef
"The Fish Plantains and Spinach dish was really good. ZI would get that again. Somie the Server was nice and patience with my husband and I. We did..."
Yevette Redding
"First time trying Authentic African food and it did NOT disappoint! Cashier was extremely helpful, I went with family and he let us try a sample..."
Chris
"My family and I ate at in the lounge area and the music wasn’t too loud but very enjoyable. On top of that the food came out hot and fast and you..."
P Herriott Jr
"My party of 6 was feeling adventurous so we had our first experience w/Nigerian food last night. African Kitchen staff were very friendly & helpful...."
Aisha Pittman
"So where do I start? I love stopping by because the undeniable warmth of the owner and the people who work there. I'm always met with kindness and..."
Janice N
"Good good food!! Everything cooked well and seasoned well. Had the goat meat and jollof deluxe. And I went on a weekend lunch..."
Lungile Mashinini
"Food was amazing. Even thou we are going thru a pandemic.. the lady was so nice she helped me order. I will be..."
Danita Silvers
"Food was phenomenal! I never had goat before and tried it for the first time here. It was a long drive from home, but most definitely worth..."
Sierra Welch
"The food was amazing! I ordered the egusi soup with chicken and the cassava leaf with goat meat. Not my first time trying but definitely one of the..."
Simonia Benjamin
"First time experiencing true West African food and I cannot be more pleased! The flavors of the Suya with the jollof rice and plantains were out of..."
Ashlene Copeland
"10/10 recommend! First time trying authentic Nigerian cuisine with a local friend and it was absolutely an unforgettable experience. I ordered the..."
Olivia Rankin
Charlotte Nubian Queens Restaurant
83/100 (6 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
Sit down
African
"Nice good.friendly..."
john nkpa
"Best place on..."
Gaulbert Taplah
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David Jackson
Zoewee's Restaurant
82/100 (799 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
"thnx mr harmon 4 goin out your way to fix my meal.. chicken & fish sauce w/ check rice is usually prepared on thursday but you prepared some for me..."
Mahabreta Tieke Nelson
"This place is amazing!!! I love the food it is my weakness!! Liberian food is the..."
Korto Scott
"The best African food in Queen City! Mr. Ernest is the ..."
Melanie Dunston
"This place is awesome. The food was so good. I will definitely be..."
Kylene Nakia
"Absolutely great..well worth the money and drive from Raleigh to Charlotte to get some!..."
Crystal Ladybug
"I went Monday because I was graving spinach but they don't make it so I got cassava leaf and a piece of croaker! EXCELLENT CAN'T DESCRIBE IT!!! They..."
Rande Stacc Scott-Mendes
"Fantastic food. Everything so delicious. Go now, go..."
Cherie Clark
"I ABSOLUTELY love the food! Reminds me of my uncle's cooking... I am hoping they're open right..."
Jessica Hill
"I help with the light bills.. My family eat there twice a week! Mm! My healing..."
Nasha Brown
"Are they still..."
Desmond Gary
"Their food is authentic, cooked to order, and served with a smile. I really like how they do not go heavy on the salt compared to other African..."
Damitria Morris
"I go here because i absolutely can’t find another place. 27.08 for two soups. Now i don’t mind the price as long as I’m getting what i pay for...."
Mickie Arnold
"I’ve just recently started coming here since my main spot be closed on the days i be wanting food. It’s not bad at all compared to other African..."
Alexus Ghansah (Kitty)
"Good African food here!! Those potato leaves and rice!! No joke definitely a must try 😉..."
MoneyMaking Marvin
"They are straight and to the point. The seasoned rice and fried chicken is bomb! I also enjoyed their potatoe..."
JASON MCWHORTER
"Am in forever Love with not only the food but the whole staff Very professional. I have dined in before plenty of time right now it's take out hands..."
sandra gilmore
"I grew up eating zoewee's all my life and I love their food and atmosphere the people are very nice and are a awesome part of the community great..."
Solo
"Young lady behind the counter was a sweetheart. Ordered an assortment of food. Had the croaker with plantain, Okra stew with fufu, wings with rice,..."
Kenia Johannes
"The food always has the same flavor it never disappoints. I drive 45 mins to get the potato greens…...."
Chelnecia Taylor
"Got some peanut butter soup and a side of fufu 🥰🥰❤️ So..."
Veve Willi
"Amazing food. Customer service could use a bit of work so people dont feel rushed to order their..."
Keonta Garlin
"I love their food every time I go and it does not matter what..."
Shonda Nabinett
"I've been wanting to try African food for some time so yesterday I went for it while in Charlotte yesterday I went Zoewee's to have african food i..."
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Zanzibar Cafe
82/100 (481 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
African
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Pleasant first time experience where I ordered my food take out. Sampled several items from menu including wings, palm butter, jellof rice and fried..."
Broderick Tillman
"What a hidden gem on North Tryon Street in Charlotte. We already know the best food comes out of a small place in a strip mall, but this little..."
Stefanie Liebhold
"Service was great!!! Food came fast, taste AWESOME 💯. My first time visiting and I absolutely love it. Thanks 🙏🙏🙏 will definitely come..."
Delphine Bestman
"Hands down, Zanzibar has the best West African food in the area. Everything is made with love. The wings and cassava fries are by far the best I’ve..."
A Boker
"Food was authentic and tasty. The price point was also great considering the large serving size. Great atmosphere to dine and relax. Great..."
Peter Boker
"This is the best Liberian 🇱🇷 restaurant and bar in Charlotte, NC. The food is amazing. It is a great place to experience the amazing taste of..."
Fidel Dennis
"I got the Potato Greens with 3 cups of the pepper sauce. It was really good! A little oily, but very..."
Lauren
"I Doordashed there and the food smelled so good, that I turned around, paused my dash, and had dinner there. It was SO GOOD! The ugali/fufu was..."
a Grefski
"Great restaurant and lounge! I had my birthday party there a few weeks ago everyone love their food and had a great time! The DJ turned..."
Dr. Renee Gilmore, D.C.
"Great place , i went during closing time and they even gave me an extra fish with a nice little appreciating my service. will be back .. kitterly dry..."
Cianie Jallah
"I love coming to zanzibar. From the food to the environment it’s always a good time. The palm butter, fried croaker and potato greens are my favs!..."
Kamari cunningham
"Food was great; but — why are the prices different almost $10 MORE than what’s on the menu? The waitress charged 24.95 for goat soup but on the..."
Kenn Wilson
Red Sea Restaurant & Bar
79/100 (868 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Vegetarian Friendly
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"This review is overdue. I'd been driving past, wanting to try this place for a while. I used Uber Eats for dinner on Wednesday, 12-21-22. I ordered..."
N A
"It was a great place to eat! We did one of the sharing dishes and it was a tremendous amount of food to eat for 2 people we were both stuffed. Our..."
James Carson
"This would be a five star review if the food did not take so long to arrive. First, I would like to say that I understand that everything is cooked..."
Lockie Hunter
"The service was great, nice people. I think it was the owner who went around the store greeting the guests. My only complaint is that the rice was..."
Ywh Krgb
"First time trying Ethiopian food ever and it was super yum and fun;) It's finger food..like literally ...no utensils, you use your hand to hand all..."
Loan Tran
"Absolutely amazing food!! Everything was on point, flavorful and cooked to perfection. Legendary restaurant, phenomenal service and unbelievably..."
Ginger Pains
"Impeccable, cooked to order, fresh food. I have nothing but great things to say about the food and the service. I ordered fish tibsi, in which was..."
Amaechi M
"Like all Ethiopian restaurants you can expect to wait 35-60 minutes for your food. However, you will be completely satisfied once it arrives. This..."
Crystal Lefoy
"Beautiful people and restaurant. The food was so good I'm about to eat the rest for snacks and breakfast. 😋😋😋 Plus, they had no issues with..."
Lindsey Weber
"One of my favorite restaurants in Charlotte! The food is made fresh and perfectly spiced every time. The staff is friendly and accomodating. Their..."
Amanda Radalinsky
Queen Sheba Bar And Restaurant
78/100 (212 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Ethiopian
African
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
"I went here about 3 weeks ago for my mother's 70th birthday. My sister and niece were with us. None of us have had Ethiopian food. This restaurants..."
Michelle Meehan
"Will be back again food is great staff is great loved..."
Mcheza Santuri
"The food was excellent! I had the Vegetable Combo. Great service! I also had Honey Wine which was very good! I am definitely going..."
Benjamin Stanton
"The food is absolutely delicious and the coffee ceremony was..."
Folami Xavier
"I just had a great meal and conversation. I will definitely be back. Let's put the African family back..."
Tremain Cooper
"The food was awesome. Good price and good..."
Darrell Sanders
"Great food, great service, Will go again for..."
Mathew Sparrow
"If you are interested in trying some great Ethiopian food this is it! I had ordered beef tips spicy with a veggie plate as well. Beef tips were tasty..."
Mikhail Teklegeorge
"One of the best unique experiences in Charlotte. The food is great, definitely try the avocado salad, a unique item many Ethiopian restaurants do not..."
Brandon Berryhill
"Everything was amazing the staff is friendly and the food is very flavorful! If you want your food spicy just ask! I got the Veggie..."
Cierra Bradshaw
"queen sheba ethiopian restaurant & bar on central avenue is always a beautiful experience! it’s my favorite ethiopian spot in charlotte. the food..."
Ptah Sankofa
"The owner of the restaurant was super friendly the place is kind of old but feels like home the owner made sure my family was comfortable food came..."
shemika crosby
"So, so delicious! I wish I got a picture but I ate everything up so fast. Everything was super fresh and the service was awesome. They are so sweet..."
DSH
"Me and my mom love Ethiopian food and it was our first time at this location. Selam was so helpful and..."
Breyanna Casey
"The Best food I love..."
Selam Wako Gudeta
"Great service, very kind and open owner. I liked the food very much, and the place was humble, but welcoming. Completely worth..."
Gabrielzinho
"It was our first time going love every thing about Ethiopian..."
Levita Howard
"If you want to try a new cuisine, definitely consider Ethiopian cuisine. I had heard a lot about it and it was really..."
Zemin Dhanani
"Delicious classical Ethiopian food. Fresh, clean and nice..."
Dr. Richard Allen White III
"I really like this place. I would feel done when I visit this place even I am so hungry. Awaze tibs beef and doro tibs chicken are my..."
Kemal Cankurt
"Delicious food and excellent..."
A C
"Nice place to visit also the food is so..."
Najiib Dhaxan
"This food was sooooo good!!! FIVE STARS!!!!!!! All family and friends are..."
Jalen Gaddy
"Been there twice - great in both occasions. The owner is interested in talk to you and giving recommendations based on what you’re willing to try...."
Diane -
"I thought the food served is "excellent" in quality and quantity! As it was my very first time having Ethiopian quinine, I was delightfully ..."
Michael Knox
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