West African comfort food with bold, layered flavors in Uptown Oakland
Based on 105 reviews
bold, authentic West African flavorsgenerous portionsfills a real gap in Oakland's dining landscape
relaxed service pacelimited press coverage makes navigation harder for first-timers
$28/person
Best for: West African food explorers looking for an authentic, non-tourist-friendly introduction · Uptown Oakland neighborhood dinners with friends who want something different · Diners who appreciate bold, spice-forward cooking over delicate preparations · Groups who want generous, shareable portions at a fair price
Busiest: Weekend dinner (6–9pm)
Reservations: Not needed
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Jollof Rice
The smoky, tomato-stained rice that anchors West African cooking — properly charred at the bottom with the kind of depth that takes patience to develop
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Suya
Grilled skewered meat rubbed with yaji spice (ground peanut, ginger, paprika) — charred at the edges with a persistent heat that builds slowly
Fried Plantains
Sweet, caramelized plantains with soft interiors and properly crisped edges — a reliable anchor to any table order
