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Nafisa's Kitchen
95/100 (166 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
African
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I googled african restaurants near me, I read the reviews and drove straight to Nafisa's. I had their fried fish plater. Let me tell you this meal..."
Dior Rich
"I visited Nafisa's Kitchen tonight as I was meeting a girlfriend for dinner and wanted to try West African food. The owner, Nafisa, hails from..."
Clarissa Parrish
"Wow!! So incredibly good! I read a bunch of reviews and patiently waited until they opened at 12PM. I was probably one of the first to call and order..."
Aliyyah
"Friendly service, tasty food and reasonable prices. Enjoyed a large serving of lamb and sauteed onions with rice paired with a side 🥗. Very nice...."
Jeremy Edmunds
"Food was great. Warm wholesome customer service. Walked in and a local told me the food was “delicious”—literally his words! Thank you ladies..."
Aaron Hardaway
"I went to Nafisa's to have a great meal with friends from outside of Philadelphia and London. Everyone enjoyed the food. The staff were great! We..."
Tina Marie
"The food is phenomenal, and the service is second to none. The portions are huge, and the prices are reasonable. I visit on every trip to..."
Carla Jackson
"Omg the food taste soo good and they super friendly I order late but they waited for me to pick up after 9pm. Great..."
Beauty Maleka
"The whole tilapia is so good and a good size. They use the same size cup for the salad dressing as they do the chili sauce... The small cup for the..."
Shar P.
"My first time trying this restaurant out. Food was yummy, especially the potato greens which I had never heard of before but was highly recommended..."
Jaycinth Massey
Kings & Queens African Cuisine
92/100 (796 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
African
African
Vegetarian Friendly
Café
African
Mid-range
"Clean!! Customer service was so sweet! Asked a few questions, got adequate answers and before I could take good pictures, I dove right in! Wait was..."
Jasmin Milligan
"Omg the food was so delicious! I got the grilled snapper and jollof rice. The fish was moist and flavorful. I couldn’t stop eating the rice, it was..."
Dee Howard
"Normally we like to dine in, however the seating area was closed due to some plumbing issue. So we had to do take out which was a bummer but..."
Christine Coleman
"Place was clean. Staff was nice. The food was great. The potato greens hit the spot. The food was fresh. Portions are large. I got there just as they..."
Ms. Johnson
"Maaaaaaan I don't care what anybody says I love their food! I send people here, they have obliged me with a mishap and their food is always good. Whe..."
Andrea Spradley
"Great customer service, I visited for dinner and I had the FuFu with Okra sauce. The temperature was perfect and It was delicious, 1st time having..."
J Beggs
"My food was so damn good. I ordered vegan jollof rice, attieke with plantains, and vegan samosas..and babbyyyyy..it was a 10/10 for me. I almost..."
Yaz
"Not only was the food delicious but they give you plenty of it. It a quaint little place and the service was pretty good. The restaurant was quite..."
Angela Ferguson
"Food is oh so Good...Beans gravy and the fried snapper is my fav. Hubby likes the country dry rice and jerk chicken. Only issue is the jerk chicken..."
Christina W
"Kings & Queens Liberian Cuisine live up to the hype!.. The food & the atmosphere was wonderful!.. The service & the staff were impeccable!!.. We were..."
MLB Photography
"The food was delicious! Great authentic Liberian selections. They offer vegetarian options as well, which we loved! We ordered also, order the chuck..."
Michelle Kennedy
Kilimanjaro Restaurant
90/100 (868 ratings)
Restaurants
African
African
Halal
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Fish
Sit down
African
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Is this the best African restaurant in the city? Yes. Is the food rich and flavorful, filled with well blended spices and sauces? Yes. Is the..."
Nathan Wilson
"I don't know what kind of sauce that was on the Talapia but it was doing a dance in my mouth with every bite. Definitely will return for a family..."
Jamillah Zakia Chesson
"Always on point!!!!!! Service is good and quick and the ginger strawberry drink..."
Chaka Payne
"Awesome restaurant with very tasty reasonably priced Senegalese food. It's small and gets packed fast. It's also cash only. However, the..."
Kanyi West
"The grilled red snapper (fish) was delicious! Well seasoned. Will definitely..."
Maurine Marcellus
"Great food best place to be here in Philadelphia my favorite platter is dibbi chicken..."
Boubel Ba
"Always great food and great service. Kilimanjaro is family!..."
Nebt Het
"Best African food in the city I'm a loyal customer I'm something like..."
Marqueta Umm Jawaad Wilson
"Food is authentic and great. The staff is wonderful. A small restaurant with a large heart �. I have a good experience every time I..."
Tawanda Hayes
"One of my favorite restaurants to go to when I am in the city. The food is great and service is..."
Rebecca L Minners
"Great food, good music & pleasant atmosphere, I highly..."
Iya Adjua
"The food was awesome! I would recommend calling ahead to avoid the 30min..."
Griffin Faulk
"5 star restaurant! Great food. We ordered the lamb shank and red snapper. We also had Ginger..."
Carrington
"Red snapper, sauteed veggies and fried plaintain are amazing! Go get you some! Thank me later! Pictured was my first visit with the veggies and the..."
Obinna Mbachu
"Delicious African food!! Their curry is good, as well as their jollaf rice..."
Jacob Park
"The JOLLOF RICE was a bit oily. The fish was great. Overall on the expensive..."
Rock Philipa
"We had a great experience here. The fish and the beef empanadas are excellent. The staff is super friendly. We were greeted and wait on by a young..."
Maria J. Perez
"I ordered takeout from Kilimandjaro and loved the delicious food! It's been years since I ate from this restaurant, so I'm thrilled was able to try..."
Rafiat Kasumu
"Pleasant atmosphere, pleasant customer service and updates on the future relocation back to Chestnut street (close to home). The best part.. I never..."
Stephanie O. Edwards
"Kilimandjaro is the spot. Food was delicious and rich with flavor. We went there on two separate occasions, once for the dine-in experience and the..."
Johadane Pierre
"I've been going to Kilimandjaro for years. The last time was a few weeks ago. I like the atmosphere, and mainly it's because the staff leaves you..."
Maria Michelle Tarry
"This African Restaurant did not disappoint! My friends rant and raved about this place and so I came, I saw, and devoured the savory Yassa Chicken..."
Kinyi Moon
"For the better part of the experience the food is at least good, but the furniture is worn like used upscale furniture. Most of the better diverse..."
Terena Jones
"Had a good experience here. It was a cozy small spot with very flavorful food. Only thing I didnt like was the frozen veggies. I mentioned it at the..."
Toni L
"Food (Broiled whole Talapia fish) is good, but the platter should come with a vegetable. Also, Talapia is the cheapest fish out there, so the..."
Dolly Scott-Payne
"The food here is amazing... you are treated like family - we love the atmosphere it is like showing up at your parents house for dinner.... the..."
Christel Coleman
"I managed to convince my boyfriend to try out the west African food.We looked up on the internet and came across this place.I was not sure he would..."
Bridgette I
"Awesome place. Authentic Senegalese and Gambian cuisine! I ordered the Benachin and a Bissap juice, and the taste was as just as I remembered from my..."
Yaseen Bari
"First time having West African (Sengalese) food and I am IN LOVE!!! We had the Yassa Shrimp and Yassa Philly Chicken, fried rice and plaintains...."
Askia Underwood
"Amazing food and very friendly owners! They treat you like..."
Casey Lewry
Ethio Cafe And Restaurant
83/100 (1032 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Lunch
"Three of us ordered two of the combos over Ethiopian bread with two sides of samosas. The samosas were ok, we guessed that they might have been..."
M Labadi
"Great neighborhood spot! You should know there seems to be only one server, but she’s lovely and does the job well! The food is always on point...."
Matthew Soloway
"Absolutely incredible. Immaculate vibes. I got into town late at night. This place took care of me, prepared a delicious meal (meat combo) made with..."
Emily Anthony
"Wanted to try some Ethiopian cuisine and this was the nearest one where we stayed. It didn’t look like restaurant from outside but as we entered it..."
Poonam Rai
"Great authentic feel Ethiopian with large plates and reasonable prices, alcohol service, upstairs bar, etc. Recent renovations make the space even..."
Dagaen Golomb
"Super good, we got in by 5:30 and it was empty but by 6 it was totally full. Pretty minimalistic service but it was fine and the food was..."
Bryan Troll
"The meat combination with Azifa, the cabbage, (green beans/potatoes/carrots) and collards, was better than sex today. I'm so glad I ate it as..."
Tara Harrison
"They have a lot of events. I go for their monthly craft class. I've learned how to make resin pins and bind books. The food is incredible..."
A
"I decided to have lunch here one Sunday and ordered the meat combo which came with lamb, chicken and beef along with three vegetable sides for around..."
Jason C
"The food was absolutely delicious, and the staff was kind and..."
Madeline Cook
"Kind of hidden treasure for Ethiopian food..... not fancy but great food and great customer service..... we did order meat combo with chicken and..."
Rahul Panchal
"Delicious food. Good service. They have many different things and you'll want to go more than one for sure!! Ethiopian food is meant to be shared so..."
Amy Justice
"The food is excellent, the prices are reasonable and the waitress is wonderful! Unfortunately, she is the only one, so the service was a bit slow..."
Matthew McElroy
"Delicious Ethiopian full of charm with a great dive bar on the second floor (bar is cash only but ATM on site). Everyone was so friendly. Ingera was..."
Ben Sayeg
"Ethiopian food is some of my all time favorite food and in Philly you have a lot of options, but Abyssinia is one of the best. Food is consistently..."
Steven Boehm
"This place is one of the most consistently delicious places I visit. I usually stop in about once a month, and the food is always so good, regardless..."
Maritza Rivera
Dahlak
83/100 (1154 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Performed here Thursday night and will be playing tonight. The food was amazing and the crowd was great and exciting. I highly recommend this place..."
Eric Tague
"I've been going there for about 15 years, and hosting karaoke there every Tuesday for 7 years. The staff, the regulars and the bar are the best!..."
Alex Spencer
"I Love this place��������great food hookah and great people..."
Warrenetta Johnson Gill
"Nice place good drinks and food and people are nice too..."
Kia Stanton
"Love the food and the drinks are good but cheap and the have delicious hooka..."
Tynisha Morris
"Best Ethiopian in America! Love the relaxed atmosphere and..."
Esther Lavinia Katz
"We've been dining here for years and the service is wonderful and the food always..."
Chrissie DiAngelus
"Sweet karaoke, but the seats were not purchased with fat men in..."
Zakk Wilkins
"Smooth versatile atmosphere ..MsLadyV enjoying life with friends. Great performance..."
Veronica Cobia-Taylor
"I've been going to Dahlak for more than 25 years. It's homey, very casual and..."
Beverly Woods
"Dahlak is the place to be on Baltimore, a cool atmosphere and a twist of authentic food...."
Djib Blue
"Me & my boyfriend went here for my birthday the atmosphere was very lively but we enjoyed the food and our server was a sweet heart. I would visit..."
Creative Doll2
"Pretty chilled place with open minded people from different cultures. What I mean is that no one that goes here seems stuck up or weird. It's a very..."
Daniah Mason
"Food is delicious. Kinda hard to get a drink when you're not a regular, though, which shouldn't be a thing. The rasta pasta is very good and not..."
Sylvia Wright
"They always have live music and the food & drinks are good. This place is a vibe they have hookah and it's a great price point. They also don't add..."
Jasmine J (Princess Jasmine)
"Amazing! Loved the lentil and chickpea dishes. Still 5/5 but it was quite dirty on the patio, I would hope that management does keep that cleaner. I..."
Martina Smith
"I went here with my family and the food was amazing! As an Ethiopian the food is definitely worth eating if you are in the area and the lady who runs..."
Samuel Asefa
"The food was absolutely delicious. Packed with so much flavor. I am definitely coming back. I had the lentils, okra, and spicy beef and all three..."
Farha Jannat
"So I have been to Dahlak several times and I can honestly say that  not only have I never had a bad experience but each visit seemed to bring..."
Frank Iacovoni
"What is there not to love about Dahlak!! Oh man. The service is great, the food is incredible, and food/drinks/hookah are amazingly priced. I've been..."
Melissa Jimenez
"Place is full of locals and college folk alike. Karaoke nights are the best. The staff do their best to get to everyone's orders. It's a bit..."
Hope Bryant
"The people where nice friendly and it was a quiet place the daughter and mother were nice and welcoming and explained everything, for as a first time..."
paul antonio etchison
Kaffa Crossing
80/100 (566 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
African
Ethiopian
Vegan Options
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Reservations
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My first time trying Ethiopian food and I’m glad I tried here! The lady behind the counter was super nice and recommended the best smoothie..."
Edith
"I ordered online for pickup and got what is just called “Tibs” on the menu (not any of the special ones with another descriptor; note it is..."
Chris Zelonis
"I love this place! Very family oriented the service is amazing and staff are very friendly, you can dine in or order take out the wait isn't long...."
Gemechis Biru
"We came for lunch and there was no line or wait when we arrived. We ordered the Yebeg Tibs, spicy regular Tibs, and Shiro Wot. It came on a bed of..."
Aidan Uy
"Excellent experience! Located in a less than desirable part of town but the food did not let us down at all! Everything was high quality and tasty...."
Kenny Duthie
"I have been to a good amount of Ethiopian restaurants because of my love for the food, especially the injera (fermented bread) that it is served..."
Nathaniel Tofani
"One of the best Ethiopian for I've ever had. Period. From the moment I entered the place, I was instantly transported to Ethiopia. The vibes were..."
Ashwin Srinivas
"This is a Halal Ethiopian spot. It's not the best Ethiopian I have had, but it's still good and it's nice that it is halal. Great service and clean..."
Hanyah R
"This is a cozy little restaurant on Chestnut Street in University City. The hostess was exceptionally kind and accommodating to us. The food deserves..."
Jeewantha Bandara
"Best Ethiopian restaurant around. My family loves this place and could eat here every day. The vegetarian platter and doro tibs are delicious. The..."
Amanda Bouwman
"First time tried Ethiopian food for our six month anniversary. It was pretty good and kinda close to Indian food but less spicy. We ordered three..."
Saru Markose
"Looks awesome, good quantity, I liked the taste also but I don’t know why even before eating half of the dish, I was feeling so full. I think I..."
Sherin Joy
"Was a nice mid week dinner. Food was great. The place was empty other than 3 people in the bar. Table was a bit dirty when we sat, server cleaned it...."
Sagi Shkedy
"Great food and service! We had the Doro Wat and the Quanta fir fir. Both were delicious. My wife and I are definitely coming..."
William Molina
"I've always loved it here - I'm usually here studying or working but they are always welcoming & the food is consistent - smoothies & lattes are..."
Christy Love (EarthStewardess)
"Excellent meal, highly recommend it if you like African or are curious about giving it a try. The Kitfo (minced beef with some heat, ordered rare),..."
Kathryn Wheeler
"Solid, unassuming Ethiopian restaurant and bar in a neighborhood with many of them, each one better than the last. Make sure not to fill up on injera..."
A. Baruah
Almaz Cafe
77/100 (434 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
African
Cafe
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Lamb
Beef
Café
Café
African
Ethiopian
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"A really great experience. I had the veggie platter which was a perfect portion for dinner. The food was well prepared and flavorful. Also, I had a..."
Christina B
"Lovely people and yummy food. The space is small, we didn't go upstairs but it looks..."
Elsa Nunes-Ueno
"First time trying Ethiopian food and it was delicious! The resturant is such a cute and dainty little place. Staff is wonderful. Got recommended the..."
sharon
"A little cramped but delicious! The beef curry over rice was..."
Daisy DW
"Absolutely lovely. Very delicious and filling, very satisfying meal and friendly staff and warm atmosphere. 100% recommend. Being my distracted self..."
Mariya Tacheva
"I haven't lived in Philadelphia for years, but I just remembered this amazing restaurant. I used to come every few weeks, and always had the most..."
Anthony Robin Schneider
"Delicious authentic Ethiopian food in the city. We have been visiting them since 2019 and they have really done a great job in maintaining their..."
VK
"Celebrated by husband's Bday with friends there. We ordered doro wot (one of my favorites), lamb stew and vegetarian combo. Everything was delicious...."
Ekaterina Nekrasova
"I can't believe I have never been to this place before. First and foremost, the owners are awesome and very warm and hospitable. The food also is..."
LeVar “Lflat” Ferrell
"Food was delicious and service was great. If you’re in the area please give it a try you will be glad you did. Service was two thumbs up.👍I also..."
Sade Jenkins
"Delicious Etheopean food but not an ideal place for lunch as the wait can be considerable and the prices are higher than the other alternatives..."
M W
"Great delicious food and service! Ethiopian food is one of my favorite cuisines and this place does it justice. Definitely..."
Abdul Ekiyoyo
"Amazing owner - he won't do you wrong if you ask him for a recommendation. I really liked their chicken plate - one of the best Ethiopian dishes I've..."
Uday Gulati
"I live around the block and the food here is fantastic, every time. Get the vegetarian combo platter, you won’t regret..."
David Lee
"Everything was so..."
Rile
"The food is fantastic and so it the staff! Please give a spicy chicken a try - we literally breathed it in first! The place seemed a little dirty and..."
Julia Kolesnyk
"My favorite restaurant in Philadelphia! Authentic Ethiopian food with incredible coffee, as well as smoothies. You can tell that they've been in..."
Taylor Harris
Gojjo Bar & Restaurant
76/100 (1004 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Ethiopian
African
Reservations
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Alan made our dining experience a memorable one. Food and ambiance in the outdoor seating area were top tier. Will definitely be back!..."
Rile
"I went here with my pals. They have a nice patio. Good selection of beers and food. We ordered Ethiopic cocktail, lamb tons, chicken tibs with rice,..."
amruta naik
"Went here craving fish and was recommended the fish platter along with the veggie platter to serve two. We were NOT disappointed! Everything was so..."
Thaviny Shaipitisiri
"one of my favorite bars! staff has always been friendly and accommodating. big fan of their outdoor space, the ethopian cheesesteak, split lentil..."
Eric O'Neill
"My favorite place in the neighborhood. Great food, good prices. Good place to go after a late night at work not wanting to cook, good place to go for..."
Brian Matro
"Gojjo is my favorite neighborhood bar! Allen and Tsion are the best! The food is great and their backyard patio is unbeatable in the vibes..."
Trevor Mitchell
"I really enjoyed the wot options they have. My favorite was the beef stew wot, the lamb stew second. I keep coming back for the food. It is very..."
Jack
"Loooove it here. You can get a good home-cooked meal. And their samosas are unique and great as..."
Brielle Underwood
"I am glad I went so I can cross it off my list of places to go. Gojjo made Philadelphia magazines 30 cheesesteaks. The first thing I didn't like is..."
Jim “The Cheesesteak Guy” Pappas
"Great food , I always order the asa (fried fish), and vegetarian combo , they also have the best lentil sambusa..."
latisha gardner
"Supper chill location…the staff gives family vibes….and the food is very flavorful, all around good..."
Samantha H
"allen’s the dream looking fresh. food slaps. one star off because he wont let me play golden girls on the tv after the games are over. slay allen..."
Bailey Riordan
"Gojjo’s always capturing just the mood I need; it’s a mix of West Philly familiarity, pleasant locals, and delicious dishes that I applaud..."
Kyle Layne-Allen
"When I got there the kitchen was closed but the bartender was hot 🥵 and very..."
Onika Carrine
"Lovely place. Great staff. Awesome back yard. Go..."
Abby James
"As always we LOVE this place. Vegan and vegetarian options available. I love to get the veggie combo platter. Also both samosas (called sambusa..."
Natasha Jovan
"Stopped in recently. Hadn't been to the place in about 10 years. Either way, I still very much enjoyed it. Cheesesteak was just as good as it ever..."
Erik L
Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant
74/100 (1851 ratings)
Restaurants
African
Vegetarian Friendly
Ethiopian
African
Ethiopian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Beef
Sit down
African
Ethiopian
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Three of us ordered two of the combos over Ethiopian bread with two sides of samosas. The samosas were ok, we guessed that they might have been..."
M Labadi
"Great neighborhood spot! You should know there seems to be only one server, but she’s lovely and does the job well! The food is always on point...."
Matthew Soloway
"Absolutely incredible. Immaculate vibes. I got into town late at night. This place took care of me, prepared a delicious meal (meat combo) made with..."
Emily Anthony
"Wanted to try some Ethiopian cuisine and this was the nearest one where we stayed. It didn’t look like restaurant from outside but as we entered it..."
Poonam Rai
"Great authentic feel Ethiopian with large plates and reasonable prices, alcohol service, upstairs bar, etc. Recent renovations make the space even..."
Dagaen Golomb
"Super good, we got in by 5:30 and it was empty but by 6 it was totally full. Pretty minimalistic service but it was fine and the food was..."
Bryan Troll
"The meat combination with Azifa, the cabbage, (green beans/potatoes/carrots) and collards, was better than sex today. I'm so glad I ate it as..."
Tara Harrison
"They have a lot of events. I go for their monthly craft class. I've learned how to make resin pins and bind books. The food is incredible..."
A
"I decided to have lunch here one Sunday and ordered the meat combo which came with lamb, chicken and beef along with three vegetable sides for around..."
Jason C
"The food was absolutely delicious, and the staff was kind and..."
Madeline Cook
"Kind of hidden treasure for Ethiopian food..... not fancy but great food and great customer service..... we did order meat combo with chicken and..."
Rahul Panchal
"Delicious food. Good service. They have many different things and you'll want to go more than one for sure!! Ethiopian food is meant to be shared so..."
Amy Justice
"The food is excellent, the prices are reasonable and the waitress is wonderful! Unfortunately, she is the only one, so the service was a bit slow..."
Matthew McElroy
"Delicious Ethiopian full of charm with a great dive bar on the second floor (bar is cash only but ATM on site). Everyone was so friendly. Ingera was..."
Ben Sayeg
"Ethiopian food is some of my all time favorite food and in Philly you have a lot of options, but Abyssinia is one of the best. Food is consistently..."
Steven Boehm
"This place is one of the most consistently delicious places I visit. I usually stop in about once a month, and the food is always so good, regardless..."
Maritza Rivera