Taste of Afrika
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 225-5510
- Hours:
- Mon-Thurs 6am-11pm, Fri-Sat 24 hours, Sun 11am-7pm
Editorial Review for Taste of Afrika – by Carter Trumbo
The Scene
Tropical colors, African prints, bamboo tables and spicy smells fill the brightly painted dining room. With such unconventional hours, expect a mixture of curious foodies, neighborhood regulars and a spillover from the late-night clubs. Service is forthright and friendly with owner/chef Mohammed Ndao just steps away in the kitchen.
The Food
The short menu combines authentic, well-prepared African dishes and Americanized soul food (bologna burgers, hot wings, potato salad, subs). With only four African entrees (St. Louis red snapper, grilled lamb, peanut maffle lamb or chicken, chicken yassa), it's disappointing to find at least two of them not always available. What won't disappoint is the chicken yassa: chicken pieces cooked in a spicy mixture of garlic, onions, green tomatoes and veggies and served over basmati rice. Homemade coconut, lemon and Seven-Up cakes are delicious, but only sporadically available.
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What to DrinkSorrel (a sweet African health drink made with sorrel leaves, ginger and brown sugar)
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