Review Funmi's Cafe - Louisville

Steve and Deb Williams

We love this place! Heads up Foodies - Authentic Nigerian food! The heat can be adjusted so don't worry. We've tried several items on the menu. We love the Ego Still Dodo/ vegetarian kale stew, fish soup, and curry goat stew. We will go out of way for their spiced fruited hibiscus tea called Zobo - it's delicious hot or iced and smells like Christmas in a cup! Have been there multiple times for lunch and dinner as a couple and as a group of 15. Funmi comes out of the kitchen to say hello, her husband, Yomi, and their son, Pelumi, run the front desk - a truly delightful couple, very friendly. And they deliver via GrubHub! A neighborhood gem for sure!

D-rizzle

Wife and I decided to try something different and needless to say it won't be our last. Food was really good. I got the spicy goat which was amazing. Only reason not 5 is cuz I wish it was a little more spicy. But its a personal taste as a love extra spicy food. It may be a little difficult to find this place but I suggest everyone give it a try

sadia rasool

Funmi and her husband are very nice people. The restaurant is small but very welcoming. Food is amazing. Try the Zobo tea cold ( it comes hot as well but never tried it).

JFK JFK

Although difficult to find (on side street behind planet fitness) it is well worth the minor search. They have a good menu of excellent plant based food! Ms. Catherine’s Favorite is a kale stew with tofu, with fresh fried plantains accompanied with a flavorful preparation of brown beans in a mild tomato sauce. Very satisfying! However I would have loved trying other vegan options and there are several. I did have chickpea soup. Basic but delicious. If you want lower salt just ask for it. In fact they will steam the plantains to avoid oil too on request. Funmi Cafe is an ethnic gem.

Christelle Oben

This place is amazing. I was on my way to a brunch place till I noticed this gem. The food and service are amazing, straight from pot to your table. Next time im back in town definitely stopping by

Shannon Walters

Funmi's Cafe is hidden in the middle of the shopping center, have to look for it. A small place, basic tables and chairs and at first glance looks a bit seedy - a perfect set up for the outstanding meal we were to receive. I have never tasted food like this before, it was all African across the board, only the dinner salad was immediately recognizable. Plantains, goat, tripe, were well represented but there were also more familiar chicken, beef, potatoes, kale, and tomato sauces though all had an earthy flavor. Heavy on cardamon, the flavor was unusual and ranged from mild to quite hot, expect strong flavors and plenty to eat. Lots of variations on beans, all of them tasty. Our young kids did not appreciate the flavors and there were not good options, there is no kids menu and I suggested that hot dogs would be a great addition for finicky little ones. The chicken and rice was suitable for them. Great staff, timely service, spartan setting, and the prices were average. Strongly recommend if you are looking for something different, a memorable meal.

Autumn Lewis

Really good. I happened upon it through Postmates because they had vegan options. I had Ms Catherine's favorite and a potato kale lentil side that my 1 year old really liked. The beans that came with my main dish were absolutely delicious. I'm unfamiliar with Nigerian food but I would definitely eat here again. Delicious flavorful food. A little pricey but portions are decent and, again, taste was worth it.

Troy Windhorst

Great food. Friendly service. I found the Nigerian menu to be very unique (at least, for me) and I thought the three dishes I sampled from tasted great. The fried plantains that come with most dishes add just the right amount of sweetness to compliment the meal. Service was friendly. The place is a hidden gem... literally. It's on the side of the Gardiner Lane Shopping Center in a part of the strip that is tucked away and hard to notice that it even exists. UPDATE: I have been back multiple times now. Food is consistently good and service is consistently friendly. Check our there menu online. If you like what you see, don't hesitate to visited.

Jared Mitchell

WOW! What amazing food! Quick service. The man who took my order and gave it to me was very nice and helpful. Food (a decently sized order) was prepared and ready fast! And oh my goodness. The flavors! I HIGHLY recommend this wonderful restaurant.

Meghan

Wonderful food. You walk into a lovely little dining area and one of the very friendly staff comes and asks if you need a meat or vegan menu. This just made me so happy, there's a whole separate vegan menu! I don't have to search and pick. I chose the mushroom and peanut stew with the corn fufu, and oh my gosh! It was amazing, and filling. The flavor of the food here is intense. Cannot wait to return and try more!

Kelia Bradford

The food was made to order and came out steaming hot which was amazing bc it was cold outside at the time. The portions were slightly smaller than I expected but after adding an extra side I had enough to fill myself up. The food was delicious &if it wasn’t so hot I’d have scarfed it down in seconds lol. I had lunch when I went, and I can’t wait to go back to try their dinner options! The staff was also friendly &inviting. Also they have a separate vegan menu which was so helpful!

Who Cares

ordered the vegan egusi Stew with mushrooms & pounded yam (instead of fufu) a while back and it was a wonderful experience. the food smelled like a combination of Thanksgiving, Christmas and warmed goodness. the flavor was unexplainable but satisfactory. i will definitely be back again when i have some extra cash and tell friends!

Arin A

I Got the egusi with assorted meat and fish with pounded Yam. And my friend got jollof rice with chicken and dodo. We both enjoyed our food. It was a lot for me to finish in one seating so I will be finish mine tomorrow. I highly recommend.

Suzanne McGee

I'm always up for a food adventure, and Funmi's Cafe offers just that. The staff is salt of the earth friendly and attentive. I went with a few friends and we shared each other's dishes, all of which were very tasty and bursting with flavor. They really do a great job cooking and flavoring their meat. The only criticism is that I wish the place had different lighting; the fluorescent lighting is a bit much especially for dinner. However, all in all, this place offers something new and interesting for my taste buds, so I'll be back!