This was a great little restaurant, and if I lived closer I'd love to go more. It has a good vibe and I like the "help yourself" refrigerators. The food is delicious and if you're confused they will guide you through the menu.
I feel bad though because I think the Groupon sales have caused them to exceed their capacity. Service was incredibly slow tonight. Maybe another waiter called in sick? I still enjoyed it though.
Read about this on Yelp and having visited South Africa and Zimbabwe a few months ago, decided to give it a try. Â As others have noted, the Owner runs thru the entire menu with you. Â He is a very animated and entertaining showman, and worth the price of dinner to be in his engaging presence. Â We followed his recommendations and had Moi Moi appetizer (yummy), kelewele plate to share (also yummy, and exotically different), and samosa (good, but about like somosas we've had in middle eastern restaurants). Â Then the entrees: one of our party had jalloff rice and liked it fine; the other two of us had FuFu and really didn't care for it, despite the Owner's chipper endorsement. Â It was like eating bread dough in a puddle of soup. Â So, don't order that but do go and try something else. Â A real treat of a place.
Review Source:The owner is fantastic. Â Just like the other posts, since we were new there he went through the entire menu for us. So much fun!
The Moimoi and the Kawelele in the appetizer section were our favorite. The Moimoi with the red sauce was delicious and we wanted to learn to make the Kawelele for a party mix at home, so yummy!
We had the plantain / rice / chicken dish which was really good. I took the same red sauce for the Moimoi and put it on the rice to make it more flavorful and loved it. Â We also had the Fufu with a nut sauce and goat. I wasn't the biggest fan of this but my husband loved it.
Then the friggin' pancakes!!! Â I am in love. I'm from Germany and so far the best pancakes are from the homeland! BUT after eating these from Ghana, i have to humbly admit, these were better. I want some more now!
I have never tried African food before and was honestly a little hesitant. But we got a deal on <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Frestaurant.com&s=c5fe485af4df376130bee54f875814d79c4d7913e1258123b1206d2bdbf4873b" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://restaurant.com</a> and thought it would be fun to try something out of the comfort zone. I seriously don't understand how anyone could say anything negative about this place.
The owner, Osei, is as nice as can be. Since the menu was, quite literally, foreign to us, he walked us through it, explaining what each dish was and what part of Africa it originated from. Everything looked and sounded delicious and we wanted to try it all.
For appetizers, we had moimoi and sambusas. The moimoi is kind of a cornbread with veggies in it. The sambusa was basically a ground beef mixture wrapped in a light dough and fried. Both were served with a wonderful tomato-based sauce for dipping. For dinner, my husband ordered the fufu with chicken. It is a spicy soup with a "big ball of doughy yummy deliciousness in the middle of it" as my hubby described it. We told Osei not to make it too spicy so we could share it. I can only imagine how spicy Osei normally makes it because it packed quite a punch! The flavor was outstanding! I ordered shrimp with jollof, a rice dish cooked in a tomato stew. Also outstanding and pretty simple and basic if you're nervous about trying different foods. It's a great one to "get your feet wet" so to speak but I plan to dive in deeper next time we go.
Even without the <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Frestaurant.com&s=c5fe485af4df376130bee54f875814d79c4d7913e1258123b1206d2bdbf4873b" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://restaurant.com</a> deal, the food is reasonably priced and so much of it that we left very very satisfied. We can't wait to go back. We will bring the kids next time so they can experience it too.
Ok!!! So my phone was dead so I couldn't take pictures and it looked as good as it tasted, but.........
jfikdolsokgjigkdngifmdofm!!!! THAT WAS SO AMAZING! ALHAMDULILAH! Not only was it the best African Food I have ever tasted but it has just about converted my taste buds completely over to a new palet. Sad for the taco trucks now :(.
That spicy goat/lamb stew was absolutely succulent. I could smell the sweetness driving home. And to pour it over that fresh jollof rice with carrots, I think I almost lost my mind. The Sambusas as I call them, you all have them as Samosas (same difference) were packed with extreme flavor! And the sweetest best treat at the end were my favorite thing to eat period....MADUROS!!! So the dominicans call sweet plantains Maduros and they are special and dear to my heart, but African Bar and Grill decided that they were going knock every opinion about my expectations clear out the water!
The best part of the experience was walking in and seeing african art and sculptures, hearing the tunes, a clean and well kept place and then looking at the menu like huh? I just told Madame that I want something with meat and very spicy. She said we can make anything spicy, very spicy or not! How you like it? :D
(Brownie points)
African Bar and Grill is a fabulous place to dine in or take out. This is Real deal African food from all over the continent, and yes that means, fufu to tagine to kafta to more!!! I will definitely be there more often! Thank you African grill & Bar for this wonderful meal and wonderful service!
Found the place in Yelp, stopped for late lunch on a Friday (1:30), empty dive but clean and nicely decorated. Â They lost the guest wifi password so no connection there, but very friendly server explained the food on the menu and offered suggestions. Â I got samosas, very tasty, and chapatti with beef. Â All good, and two samosas to take away as I was full! Â This place is on my list for future visits to the area.
Review Source:I heard so many good things about this place and since I am near the neighborhood sometimes, I decided to do lunch there. Â Either I do not agree with the ratings or Ghanaian food doesn't agree with me. Â
The service was so nice and they took the time to make recommendations and explain stuff to me. Â I ordered the samosas, the red bean rice, goat stew (recommended), chicken kabobs, and something called moi? Â I ordered take out and it took forever. Â A note on the decor, this place is cramped and very much an ethnic dive. Â
When we ate the food, the moi, which was advertised as fantastic was very bland and not my thing. Â The chicken kabobs and samosas were okay but the rice and goat stew were dry. Â I think I got an elbow or ankle of the goat, because there were small pieces of bone and connective tissue that I was pulling out of my teeth. Â
If I were to go again, and I'm pretty sure I'm not, I would stay with more Americanized versions of the food, like chicken wings, kabobs, and samosas. Â But as nice as the service was, they were slow and I have to peg them for the bad recommendations they gave me.
I went to African Grill & Bar tonight to try their Sunday night buffet. Â I was not disappointed. Â We were immediately greeted. Â Since we had never been there before, the owner not only walked us through the buffet, but also explained the menu items. Â He then made recommendations. Â The food was delicious and the owners made it a phenomenal experience. Â I got the buffet and was able to try many different rices, sauces, and pan-fried chicken. Â My family chose from the menu and enjoyed their food as well. Â I would recommend this to anyone.
Review Source:This place is small. Â This place is cramped. Â This place is the definition of divey. Â This place is awesome. Â Immediately upon arrival my family and I were warmly greeted at the front door. Â We were all African food novices (outside of Ethiopian, but this place seems to focus primarily on Ghanaian food with nods to the cuisine of other African nations), and, as my little sister is so white as to be nearly transparent, we stuck out a bit. Â Both a man and a woman (who I took to be the owners) made a point of making us feel welcome. Â The man walked us through the entire menu (literally), telling us about the taste, preparation, and origins of each of the dishes. Â He made his recommendations, which we generally followed. Â
As apps we ordered moimoi and samosas. Â I didn't have high expectations for the samosas because I usually envision the Indian variety which are just a dry pocket of vegetables. Â However, these samosas (of East African origins as I learned) were amazing. Â They were not vegetarian (which was a huge plus), and were juicy and delicious. Â The moimoi, something that was totally new to me, was also amazing. Â My entree was fufu, which is a gelatinous blob of pounded yam, plantain, and cassava, served with goat in a pepper soup. Â The fufu itself was good, the goat was exactly what you'd expect, but the soup surrounding them was delightful. Â It was lightly spicy, highly peppery, and delicious in so many ways that I can't even explain. Â
Now, I hate Aurora. Â I hate the thought of Aurora. Â I hate going to Aurora. Â It may be irrational, but this is how I feel. Â Unfortunately, Aurora does have a lot of amazing restaurants, so I'm forced to take the long trek on occasion. Â The best compliment that I have for African Grill & Bar: I couldn't care less that it is in Aurora. Â I would gladly come to this restaurant again and again and again, just to eat my way through the menu, and spend some time with my new friends.
This place is fantastic! I've eaten here twice and had them cater a large event. Â While the catering was a little rocky, the food was SO good! Their "red red" (plantains with black eyed peas) is delicious as is pretty much everything else on the menu (jollof rice, samosas, kebabs,....). Â Adwoa, the woman who runs the restaurant, is very friendly and is very helpful in recommending a few items to try. Highly recommended!
Review Source:I once again was running errands and I got a little hungry. Â I've always wanted to try this place out and since I was in the area I was like hey why not. Â I'm glad I did. Â As soon as I walked in the a woman came to greet me. Â She was very friendly and took my order. Â I told her it was my first time ordering at this establishment and she suggested a few items, and explained exactly what the dishes consisted of. Â I forgot what I chose (a bad habit of mine I know) but it was so delicious that I know I will be back there again. Â It consisted of a chicken type stew with rice and fried plantains, yum. Â The way the restaurant is decorated is unique. Â There are all kinds of carvings and things of that nature on the wall. Â I would say if you want to have a unique first date experience, you should come here. Â The service is excellent and the food is fantastic. Â The price is ok. Â I will definitely be back here when I am in the area.
Review Source:I would never expect to find a restaurant like this in Denver. Came here last night with a friend who had spent 2 yrs in Africa. He said the restaurant really felt very typical African. The owner took the time to explain the entire menu to us. He pointed out which dish was his number one and which one was number one number one and number one number one number. After he finished explaining, everything sounded really good.
We ordered the moimoi and samosa for appetizers. The moimoi is a deep fried tube shape polenta cake with a hint of curry spice. The samosa has chopped meat in it and is very similar to the Indian samosa.
For main course, I had the fufu with stewed goat and my friend had the jollof rice with plantain and goat. Both dishes were quite tasty, the goat had good seasoning and the sauces/soup were tasty. They actually brought a small bowl of sauce to taste to make sure it wasn't too spicy hot for my taste. One negative was the goat meat was very tough and chewy. I had goat before but these were tougher than most. I could not get the meat off the bone. At the end of the meal the owner lady asked about our meal and she promised to cook the goat a little longer next time.
All in all, this is a very different eating experience in a very good way. The taste of the food is unfamiliar (I figured that must mean it is authentic). It is not everyday that you get to try an ethnic food that is not Americanized. Both owners are very friendly people. One funny thing is, and many reviewers had also pointed out, they brought the wrong food to the table. In our case, twice with only 4 tables seated.
The owners of this establishment get a HUGE plus from me. Â Very helpful and extremely friendly. Â There are a lot of choices on the menu and they are very patient in explaining everything.
The food is mostly from Ghana but other African influences can be seen throughout the menu. Â The flavors of the sauces are strong and worth discovering. Â Unfortunately, with all the respect to the national recipes and dishes, the meat here, is not worth ordering. Â Stick to vegetarian options or dishes where meat is not the main ingredient. Â Tiny dried out bits of fish/goat with bone and skin might be a rare treat in some countries but here you have access to quality ingredients so, why even bother offering these choices if you don't cook them properly. Â If you would like to try some national dishes from Ghana, fufu and moimoi, check this place out. Â If you're looking for an African dish that revolves more around animal protein, there are better places.
I've had Ghanaian food in New York, and I've always wanted to find some out here... I have this vague memory of fufu in a peanut stew, and awesome leftovers. This place is in a little strip mall, very casual atmosphere... kids toys and bikes by the bathroom, mysterious candy in dishes on the table, and of course, the obligatory television.
  I didn't see the exact dish I'd had before, which was fine. I ordered (against the warnings of my waiter/chef) a stew-like thing with okra and meat in a spicy red sauce, which had the fufu I craved. He told me it would be a little slimy; well, it wasn't very slimy at all. Just your normal okra slime. But! I asked for chicken, and got goat. Goat is fine, but I wasn't crazy about the chewy rind-like skin.
  My companion ordered goat stew, and got a rather small portion. He's a big fan of the goat, so he was happy (if a little hungry). I was pleased to find that his red sauce was different from my sauce; a totally different goat stew.
  Overall, I was a happy camper, and the leftovers were deeeeeeeeelicious! (if a little goat-ey).
I love trying exotic & ethnic foods, and this was my first foray into African food. I most certainly was not disappointed! My b.f. and I saw that the African Bar & Grill had won Westword's Best African restaurant of 2012, and since neither of us had tried African, we thought it would be fun to give it a shot. We were welcomed by the friendly owner, and since it was our first time, he walked us through the entire menu, item by item. He shared with us some of his favorites, and we made our plan to order a good cross-section sampling of items. We tried the Jollof Rice with plantains...the sauces that accompanied this dish were to die for! So flavorful! We also sampled the samosas, and the ground bean appetizer...the depth of flavor on both were great. Lastly, we topped off with Fufu chicken in peanut butter soup. The soup had 2 drumsticks over a mixture of yam & cassava (which is like yucca root), having the consistency of thick mashed potatoes. The soup broth was big & flavorful, with chicken cooked moist & delicious. We coupled this with a side of chipatti, similar to a thin naan. All of the flavors were just so bold & delicious, and it was just a fun experience all around.
As the Westword review recommended, we asked the owner about the house-made "hooch"...a vodka infused with various wood chips, spices, peppercorn, and other ingredients. While definitely not for the faint of heart, we were told it had aphrodisiac qualities. After a couple shots each, let's just say that we had a very enjoyable rest of the evening. ;)
My only complaint was that they had a big TV that was turned up loudly to CNN. I would've preferred that they put on some music & set the ambiance, rather than listening to political commentary over my African adventure.
Overall, a great experience! We will definitely be back!
I went to eat at African Grill & Bar tonight with my dad and stepmom. We were welcomed immediately by the owner who sat us and asked us if we'd ever eaten there before. When we said we hadn't, she was gracious enough to take the time to explain to us what each dish was as well as a little bit about where the food comes from and what each dish is called in each African country.
We all got different dishes that were absolutely delicious. You HAVE to get the kelewele which is fried plantains and peanuts... it has such a savory sweet flavor that it's quite addicting. I got the fufu with goat and peanut soup... wow. What an experience! It made it all the better that you traditionally eat the dish with your hands. It wasn't only a flavorful experience, but an all around dining experience that I will be back for again and again.
My dad and stepmom loved their dishes. We also had a Ghanaian shot that was infused with cloves and ginger. Talk about smooth. Have enough of that stuff and you'll be taking a cab home.
The staff was so friendly and, funny enough, I work with quite a few Ghanaians, one of which called the restaurant to let them know that my family and I were coming. She was on the phone with the owner's son when we walked in which I thought was hilarious... and adorable. Before going to this restaurant, I asked some of my coworkers if they would eat here. Had they said no, I wouldn't have gone. But each one gave me a resounding "YES!" and they were so spot on. If this is what Ghanaian food is like, I will be making a trip to Ghana myself.
I highly, highly recommend that you check out African Grill & Bar. I will be bringing all of my friends here.
Nom nom nom - I know it's impolite to start a review with noms, but all I can think of is how yummy the food here was.
This might just be the best rustic place I have eaten in Denver. Run by a lovely man and his fair lady, this is truly a delight one must experience.
What we ate -
Jollof rice - spicy, crunchy and flavourful.
Plantains - sweet, smoky.
Fried Fish - this was absolutely spot on with the rice and the spicy tangy sauce that came with it.
Stewed Goat - a little on the drier side, but great flavours.
Condiments that were mind blowing - spicy, tangy, and so addictive.
Do give this little gem a shot. You won't be disappointed.
We went to the African Grill last night on a whim. Â We wanted to try something new and saw the great reviews, so we headed over there wondering what we would find. Â The restaurant was casual but nice enough to dine in although there was an odd fishy smell when you walked in. Â But, nonetheless, this was not like New China Cafe or the Jerusalem Restaurant...where you definitely only want to order carry-out or delivery. Â The restaurant is owned and run by a very friendly and lively young couple. Â The husband greeted us and led us to our seats. Â He then went through every item on the menu with great detail because we told him we had little experience with African cuisine. Â They are from Ghana so a lot of the food is influenced by that, but they also have items on the menu from other countries and regions in Africa. Â We tried the chicken wings and moimoi for an appetizer and they were both really good! Â The chicken wings (surprisingly) are a must-have order....the breading is light (kind of dusted in stead of the dense thick style of American fried chicken) with a nice salty flavor. Â The chicken wings came with two interesting but tasty sauces...a tomato-y sauce and a ginger sauce. Â The moimoi was in a tubular shape and seemed like cornmeal and chicken with some zesty, spicy flavor. Â It was also really good!
The guys both ordered the jollof rice with a meat...one guy got chicken the other got goat meat. Â They both really liked their meals. Â I ordered the omu tuo (peanut butter soup with a rice ball and chicken). Â The soup was really good. Â The texture of the rice kind of weirded me out. Â The chicken was very tender and tasty.
After our meal was complete, the cook (I presume the man's wife) came out and asked how we liked our meal. Â She was so sweet and we talked to her for awhile. Â Then, she came back out and gave us some banana bread and a donut on the house. Â She mentioned before how they cook with very minimal sugar, so the desserts were not the best, but it was such a sweet gesture. Â Personally, I would skip ordering dessert.
All in all, it was a great experience....trying new cuisine, supporting a family-owned business, interacting with the incredibly friendly and kind owners, and eating delicious food! Â I definitely recommend the African Grill.
I loved this place. Â My friends and I tried it, without knowing much about it and we were so pleased with the result. Â The owners were incredibly friendly and did all they could to make it a special evening for us. Â They went over the menu, answered questions, and recommended their favorites. Â It's just nice to see them so enthusiastic about what they do and being passionate for helping us experience something new. Â I tried the jollof rice with chicken. Â The chicken was delicious and slid right off the bone. Â We all split chicken wings, which had a thin breading that was really good. Â We were all very pleased and, again, it was just nice to support someone so eager to serve and introduce us to something new. Â Also, we tried some African beer, which was actually very good and worth trying. Â Do yourself a favor and eat here. Â Relax and enjoy getting to know these people, while experiencing some of Africa's finest food!
Review Source:WARNING : This review WILL INDEED BE A LONG Review.
Had a reservation for 21 frens and I @ African Grill & Bar, on TUESDAY September 20th 2011. Â Time for the reservation is 18:30hrs.
When I arrived there, unfortunately, our table was not as ready as I want it to be. Â But the owner and his helpers, "scrambled" to make sure, all the seats are ready for my frens.
Next is the lacking of MENU for everyone. Â Note to self, though I think it might be easier, so I divide my group of friends. Â One with the family style dining and the other group opt for their own dishes etc etc. Â There are like 14 of us who opt for the family style dining. Â I think for that evening was a BIG MISTAKE.
YES, its a "DIS-ORGANIZED" Choas, coz, it seems that they are definitely understaffed, but I was assured by the owner and his wife that they can HANDLE BIG GROUPS.
Okies as for the family style dining, here was what we opt for :
* Â Fried Chicken Wings
* Â Jollof
* Â Fried Rice
* Â Moimoi
* Â Beef Kebab
* Â Chicken Kebab
* Â Squid Kebab
* Â Kelewele
* Â Fried Plantains
* Â Peanut Butter Soup
* Â Spicy Vegetable Stew Of Some Kind
* Â Sweet Donut
* Â Samosa
* Â Shito Hot Sauce
* Â Fresh Pepper / Stew Hot Sauce
To name a few, if I could recall properly.
Our first food to come for the "family-style dining" was 1915hrs.
The service was indeed PAINFULLY-SLOW and the wait for the FOOD is indeed Very Very LONG, but yet with the patience, of my group and myself we managed to pull thru the evening. Â With lacking of water or beverage, and sometimes lack of bowls, plates, cutlery for the group etc etc. Â This also applies to the rest of my friends who opt to order their own dish from the menu.
Now back to the food, as for the Kebabs, all the kebabs are somehow, drench with the same kind of spicy sauce. Â The chicken and the beef are still tough to chew.
As to my understanding, Moimoi comes with chicken, beef or some other protein form. Â But for this establishment, they put fish in it. Â Most of my frens DID NOT LIKE this dish at all. Â I for one, is let down with this dish.
YES this establishment, is PLANTAIN CENTRAL. Â Meaning alot of their dishes comes with Plantains. Â Be it, boiled, steamed or fried. Â Perhaps that is what or how West African cuisine, comes about.
All in all, just an OK evening for my group. Â Some of my frens like what they ate. Â Some did not. Â Some ARE NOT pleased with the long wait of food etc etc. Â NOTE To Self again, if the next time I want to have a big gathering for a feast, I think I would opt for "catering" the food before hand, so the service can improve. Â Or make sure they can handle big group on a time crunch and definitely there is room for improvement for African and Grill & Bar.
By the time I left this establishment it was almost 22:00hrs.
The menu was confusing, it took the owner several minutes to explaine it to us. She picked out my BF's meal and our appitizer. I selected a rice dish that seemed very safe. The subsistance/survial roll (Her Words) was not bad for starters, different. My rice dish was ok (Just ok), and safe like I thought it would be. His dish, goat fu fu, well....smelled like wet goat (I've spent time on farms) The broth was great if you held your nose and the white carb in the middle was weird but ok. The goat was well, a cross section chunk cut off a goats side complete with hair, skin, fat, bone and a little meat. I'm sure this is someones flavor, but I cant say I will ever give Ghanaian food another try as Etheopian is abundant and wonderful!!
Review Source:There were a lot of factors that contributed to the great meal I had with my friends at African Grill & Bar.
First, I'd recently eaten a lot of forgettable at best and horrible at worst food (in my world, only the worst circumstances can excuse eating at the Cheesecake Factory, and there had been some doozies of circumstances) so the bar was low.
Second, I don't think I've ever come across Ghanaian food in San Francisco, so their food wouldn't suffer from comparison.
Third, I took my friends and one of them has made 3 trips to Ghana and had been hoping to introduce her husband and young sons to the food, so she and they (and therefore I) were excited.
African Grill & Bar jumped over the low bar then came back and hiked it sky high and jumped it again. Even before they found out my friend had been to Ghana, the owners were super friendly and accommodating (3 energetic kids nearing bedtime who are all vegetarians, as is their father). By the time we left the conversation was so entertaining we had to drag ourselves out.
The food was also fantastic and a great deal. We ordered and scarfed so much - fufu (cloudlike, in a joyously gelatinous way) in palmnut soup, peanut soup (perfect for the kids, they inhaled it), jollof, stewed goat, fried fish (crunchy-salty yum), and more. Everything was such a new experience I couldn't pick a favorite.
What I can pick is the place I'll be heading in Aurora whenever I visit. Sold!
Was looking for something different after work, found this place on yelp. Went in after reading the reviews and met the owner and his wife. They were uber friendly and extremely helpful and excited to serve a newcomer. After going over the menu, I chose a Jaffa rice with plantains and lamb. Arrived and had a spicy "dressing". Alone, each is good, but combined together, it was superb. A wonderful play of flavors and well balanced. Not too spicy, sweet, salty, savory, sour, aromatic or pungent. Each flavor played well off each other. I will definitely return in the near future.
Review Source:Fantastic food and service. The husband and wife that own the restaurant were so genuinely kind and reviewed the entire menu with us answering our questions along the way. I've never eatten anything quite like this before and it was a terrific culinary experience. I will be back! Try the FuFu!
Review Source:Good food and authentic, pretty close to what you get on the street in Accra or Kumasi. Â Although, neither me or my friend actually got what we ordered, it was all good fair.
I was stoked about getting real goat meat. Â Good flavor, not quite like actual African goat meat you buy on the street, but worth the trip to the African Grille. Â The plantains were spot on. Â Nice to see they have fufu on the menu, too.
The owner (an Asanti, from Kumasi) had a lot of energy and was really nice. Â He said that they stock Ghanaian beer, but were out the time I went.
An African restaurant in Denver that is not Ethiopian is a welcome site. Â I'll go back again.
I was a Peace Corps volunteer in West Africa for two years and the food at this restaurant is as close to true West African food as I have had in the United States. Â The fufu with peanut sauce was divine, the okra sauce had the right amount of kick to it, and the fish and plaintains were done to perfection. The banku brought back wonderful memories- try it with the okra sauce.
The owners were lovely and wanted to make sure we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Â I can't wait to go back.
I was so happy that my husband and I went to this restaurant. Â I had not tried any African cuisine yet, and it was next on my list. Â I'm ecstatic that the African Grill & Bar was my first experience. Â The food is fantastic, and not only for African food, for food period. We had the Jollof rice with fish with the bone, I have never eaten better prepared rice, and the flavor was just amazing. Â Fish was cooked just right, and I love watching my husband suck the fish off the bones, he's an expert. Â I made sure to have the FuFu with Goat, and the flavor of the FuFu was top notch. Â Yes, the FuFu is pretty warm when it arrives to the table, just wait a couple of minutes, and then dig in!! Â The flavor of the broth was executed perfectly. Â We then ended with the African snack Kewellah, which I'm glad we ended with that because I was stuffed from the other dishes, and it was something I didn't mind taking home. Â We did try the African alcoholic drink, and I really liked how smooth it was, and it's made with roots, like Ginger and cloves. Â If you don't think you can drink it solely then try to have a beer chaser. Â I loved that drink!! Â The owners really are wonderful people, and they want to explain their wonderful dishes to you especially if you are a novice. Â It's not a rushed experience so don't go with an American attitude that faster is better, sit back and enjoy the chit chat off the customers, and the wonderful music that is played while dining. I highly recommend this place, and if you don't live close, it's definitely going to be worth the drive. Â And please for goodness sake... just don't order everything with chicken, try something new for once:)
Review Source:Well, while visiting Aurora on business, I stopped here with a friend based on the reviews that I had read on Yelp.  I have been to a few different Ethiopian restaurants but this was the first time that I have tried food from other African countries.   The waiter was extremely friendly and went over every entrée in their menu and briefly described what they were and where the dish comes from.  He also gave us a small taste of what looked like a home-made spicy alcoholic beverage.  It was tasty and very potent.  Another table witnessed our sampling and expressed interest.  He provided the four of them with a small sample as well.  Though I warned them that it was pretty strong, a couple of the women at the table still nearly gagged and didn't finish their drinks.
Anyway, we ordered the Kelewele appetizer (diced plantains and peanuts, somewhat spicy, $6) which didn't arrive after the first entrée.  We decided to share two entrees so that we could sample a couple different dishes.  We ordered the Fufu and Jollof Rice.  The Fufu was composed plantains, yams and cassava roots mixed into a large glob with beef in a spicy soup.  The soup was fairly hot (a good medium-hot spicy heat).  The Fufu kind of reminded me of mochi.  It was dense and gooey.  The $13 Fufu was interesting and better than the Kelewele.  We also ordered the Jollof Rice with goat meat ($12).  The rice was cooked in a tomato sauce with veggies.  I liked flavor of the goat meat but it was a bit dry.  I thought that the rice was okay but my friend liked the tomato-y rice.
We washed our meal down with an Old Jamaican Ginger Beer followed by $1 donuts. Â The ginger beer was really good and the donuts reminded me of the ones that we used to make at home when I was a kid.
Note: they supposedly had a check-in deal for 25% off food, but when I asked I was told that was an old promotion that they were doing for April 4th. Â So, I didn't get the discount ;(
My wife and I were in town and looking for something different. Â We saw the great reviews on this place and we were not dissapointed. Â Not only was the food excellent, the service was OUTSTANDING. Â The owner was friendly and very helpful in helping us decide what to try. Â We both like spicy food so we started with the Goat Fufu. Â Unbelievable. Â Where else can you eat with your hands and have such an experience? Â After the fufu we had some type of fried whitefish (get the bone in, the flavor is awesome), rice, plantains and their hot sauces.
These people made us feel like family and we left full and happy. Â Its hard to have a bad experience when everybody around you is smiling and friendly. Â One of the best eating experiences we've ever had.
So the boyfriend decided to be nice and try another one of my "savage" (aka to him - eat with hands, not forks) restaurants. Â I was really craving Middle Eastern, but this restaurant came up in my search on Yelp so decided to try it out.
We walk in and the customers are so friendly. Â One greeted us so I thought he was the owner, but he politely told me nope! The owner walked out from the back with a huge smile on his face and a big welcome.
When he found out that we had 1) never been to his restaurant, 2) never been to Africa, and 3) never had African food, he got so excited and went through every single menu with us (and there were 3).  He recommended two dishes: jollaf rice (tomato sauce based rice) + fried plantains + chicken  AND fufu (some kind of ground plantain doughy thing) with peanut butter soup and goat.
I have to say: both dishes were delicious! Goat is a little funky. He told me I wouldn't die and yes, I didn't die.. but texture was weird. Â We were also apparently supposed to eat the Fufu with our hands. Â It looked like soup to me, so we made do with fork/spoon. He came by and delightedly pointed out that we were doing a great job "making do" with our fork/spoon method. Â "What?! It's too hot to eat with our hands!" He just laughed and walked away.
Overall: great service, wonderful people, and yummy (very interesting) food! Would love to go back again!
This is a little goldmine of a find. Â The atmosphere is typical Ghanaian, with the Highlife music playing in the background and the happy smiling owners ready to greet you as you walk through the door. Â The food is great and very authentic. Â My favorite is Red Red, jollof rice and kelewele. Â You must try fufu in soup for a true taste of what you would find at a good chop bar in Ghana. Â We plan to frequent this restaurant.
Review Source:I lived in Ghana for 6 years and I've been waiting for a good Ghanian Retaurant since I moved to Denver in 2008. I just found out about this place after being told about it at the African market. I must say that though the food is not 100% authentic, it's probably as good as you can get for Ghanian food in Denver. There's a full selection of the "usuals" Fufu, Banku, Yams, Omotuo, and also a decent selection of stews/soups (Palm nut soup, light soup, groundnut (peanut) soup, and Okro/Okra stew). I've been here once and was impressed by the service and feel of the place. Definitely pricey, but so far there's not competition in Denver!
Review Source:This is the first African restaurant I have ever been to, I have several African friends that are great cooks, but never have been to a restaurant that specifically servers African foods. So the first time I went, I told the lady I have no idea what most of the menu items were, but I knew I wanted rice. She recommended the jallof rice with plantains. Sure, why not but I was reluctant to order meat so I got a hard boiled egg with mine. So, while I waited she gave me banana bread and a drink. I entertained myself by browsing through the menu. She was really sweet and very accommodating.
Well, I loved my meal and have been back several times for lunch. I've tried several dishes that are all very good. And I did muster up the courage to order fish, which is very tasty. You can order bone in or bone out. For me, bone in please! I don't want a fish head staring back at me! They also have goat, chicken, and beef.
It's a bit pricey for lunch, but well worth it. The portions are huge, I always have more than enough for dinner or for lunch the next day. The owners are kind people who you want to support.
I cannot begin to describe my experience there. Â The couple who run it were so welcoming (totally their culture) and so kind. Â They seemed pretty amused that I had was familiar with the food after living in Ghana for a few months. Â My friend had never had African food so they walked my friend through the entire menu so she would have a good idea of what she would like. Â We chatted like old friends. Â
Their food was so good. Â Just the right amount of spice for most Americans but you can always ask for more. Â They gave us so much food, I don't think I'll even finish it in a second meal. Â
WE really were treated like family or old friends. Â They were just so welcoming, friendly, and talkative. Â They taught us about the food and the differences between regions and countries and just made us part of their family while were were there. Â As cheesy as it sounds my only regret is that I live in Boulder so I won't be able to frequent it quite as much as I want.
Stopped in today and I'm telling all my food buddies about this place.
Atmosphere: Family owned and comfortable. The decorations matched the food and it was relaxed enough that I would feel comfortable bringing my parents or kids here. If I had kids. Â Clean and well kept I would have sat and taken my time to eat but my dog was at home clamoring for a walk so I got it to go.
Price: Very reasonable prices for the portion size.
Service: Â Lovely service! When I came in I was asked if I was new to this type of food which I am and given some spot on suggestions. Â I was even offered this black eyed pea savory doughnut that ROCKED my world.
Food: Have you ever tried something completely different to your palet and had that moment of complete conversion where you realized you would forever more make this cuisine part of your normal routine? I had that moment here. The plantains were perfectly fried, the goat was tender and flavorful on the inside crispy crunchy on the outside, the jollof rice was savory, spicy, and slightly addictive. Â Take a chance on the African grill if your in the area. You wont regret it at all.
it really is 4 1/2 stars but yelp doesn't give half stars.
Akwaaba! Get your Ghana [etc.] on at Aurora's hot new African eatery.
Oh, you haven't tried Ghanaian food before? Never fear - the friendly couple who own the place (modeled after one of the "chop bars" you might find if you visited their home country) will give you the scoop.
Start with a dense, doughy Meat Pie - one of the United Kingdom's little gifts to West Africa, these are also available with salted fish, but do be aware that they will fill you up either way. If you want something a *little* lighter to begin, an order of Boforot (fluffy donuts traditionally made with Akpeteshi (palm wine)) or Kyinkyinga (also spelled Chinchinga, these are skewers of meat and veggies in a tangy tomato sauce) might be just the thing.
Then, it's on to the main course (eaten with the right hand only please!). The format is fairly simple. First, choose your meat - beef? chicken? goat? Truly, it's up to you. Then, pick your starch. Maybe Waakye (rice and black-eyed pea pilaf, sometimes phoneticized as Waachi)? Or TZ (Tuo Zaafi, a porridge made from pounded corn)? Or even Ampesi (sliced African yam)? And there are still more options to salivate over, if you can believe it. Many dishes also come with Shito. No, I didn't say THAT, and you know it. I was, in fact, referring to the dark, spicy Ghanaian condiment made from pounded chilis and dried shrimp.
As another possibility, you can try one of the soups, like Abenkwan (made from palmnuts), Nkatenkwan (peanut-based) or even the peppery Light Soup (which is only "light" in comparison to all the other things I just mentioned)!
And guess what else? The owners have recently added a variety of delicious dishes from other parts of Africa too! Among other things, you can try the Gambian rice and vegetable pilaf Bennachin, Kenyan Chapati and Nyama (griddled flatbread and succulent beef stew) or even Senegalese Yassa, with chicken smothered in a rich lemon-onion-mustard sauce.
So stop by African Grill & Bar - it lives up to its name, and then some!
Well, there's finally a new restaurant in the space next to Thai Flavor. I tried it last night for takeout--I had a beef kabob and the wakye rice with lamb.I'm not very familiar with west African food, so I'll leave it to others to say how authentic it is, but it was very flavorful, albeit the meat was a bit tough.The space is simple, but attractive, and the proprietors are very nice. The menu has a nice variety of items, ranging from $2 to $12.99, most of which I've never tried before. Fortunately, their menu has lots of color pictures, which were very useful.
It's another nice family-run ethnic joint with good food and reasonable prices, just the way I like it. The website's a little minimal, and they didn't have some of the menu items, but that'll change. After all, they only just opened this week. Â I'll definitely be back.
Their grand opening is this Saturday (May 15, 2010)-- everything will be half price. It'd be nice to give them a good inaugural weekend.
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