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ES AFRICAN KITCHEN in Portsmouth

ES AFRICAN KITCHEN in Portsmouth

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ES AFRICAN KITCHEN is a vibrant African restaurant in Portsmouth, VA, serving authentic dishes that blend traditional flavors with modern twists. Our menu features a diverse range of options, including spicy jollof rice, tender suya, and flavorful fufu, all made with love and care. In addition to our restaurant, we also operate an African goods store on site, offering a curated selection of traditional clothing, crafts, and groceries. Whether you're looking for a taste of home or a unique gift, we've got you covered. Our Caribbean restaurant influences are also evident in our menu, with dishes like jerk chicken and curry goat that blend the best of both worlds. At ES AFRICAN KITCHEN, we're passionate about sharing the rich culinary heritage of Africa and the Caribbean with our community. Visit us today at 2876 Airline Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23701 and experience the warm hospitality and delicious flavors of Africa and the Caribbean!

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LaVonne Jackson -Google user

4 months ago

My sons and I tried this place for his school project. He had to try a different country’s food and he chose Africa. We found ES African Kitchen on google. The lady there is so nice and attentive. She showed us how to eat the...Read More

Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5No waitPlenty of parkingFree parking lot

Trini Lotus -Google user

10 months ago

I love that the atmosphere felt very peaceful. The owners are very welcoming. Helped assist me since it was my first time there. I love the idea that I can wash my hands and eat fufu how it should be eaten. The fufu alone was so good...Read More

Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Plenty of parkingFree parking lot

iknoibeen changed -Google user

Edited a year ago

I recently had the pleasure of trying African cuisine for the first time at a restaurant, and it was an exceptional experience. The service stood out as the best I've encountered, with the owners being incredibly welcoming. The food was not only visually appealing but...Read More

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Banku and Tilapia, Banku and Okro Stew, Ghana Drop DoughnutsHighly recommendNot surePlenty of parkingFree parking lot

Rebekah Williams -Google user

4 months ago

Tried fufu and spicy egusi with chicken for the first time. It was so good!!! First time trying Ghanaian food, and SO worth it!! Highly recommend. Mum, thanks so much for the amazing dish!

Atmosphere: 5

Whitney Atkins -Google user

2 years ago

This is the best African food I have had in Hampton Roads area!! I have previously tried 3 other restaurants! She was very polite and the food was very flavorful! Will be back again!

Take outDinner

Sinjini Sikdar -Google user

a year ago

It’s a very small restaurant with a few seating options. However, their food is delicious!! We had their Fufu and palm nut (banga) soup with meat (chicken), and Jollof rice with goat meat. Both the dishes were very tasty!! My personal favorite is the jollof...Read More

Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 3Plenty of parkingFree parking lot

Tiyanna Holloway -Google user

a year ago

When I say delicious and authentic, I mean it!!! I got the Waayke and fried plantain and everything was so bomb! I would definitely recommend, the service was also amazing. Gifty it was such a pleasure meeting you! I’ll be back for sure!! -T&M ❤️

Take outDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Plenty of parkingFree parking lot

Akua E -Google user

2 years ago

Hands down one of the best West African food spots in the area! The food is DELICIOUS and the customer service is top tier. You couldn’t ask for anything better. You will not regret stopping to check ES African Kitchen out 🤗

Atmosphere: 5

Joy Blake -Google user

6 months ago

This was our first time dining here, and we couldn’t be more impressed! We ordered the Waakye with Oxtail, and it was absolutely amazing—so flavorful and delicious. The staff were incredibly friendly. We will definitely be coming back!

Dine inLunchAtmosphere: 5

Kachelle R -Google user

Edited 8 months ago

I’ve been looking for an authentic West African food spot in the 757 and listennnnnnnnnnnnnnnn THIS IS WHERE ITS AT! I’m not new to west African food because where I’m from we have nice size community of west Africans food spots and I have uncle...Read More

Take out$20–30Atmosphere: 5

theonlybeastaj -Google user

5 months ago

The people running the shop are very nice they’re very welcoming. Wasn’t rude. Their egusi and fufu. VERY GOOD!!!.

Take outBreakfast$20–30Atmosphere: 5Suitable for all group sizes

B Gill -Google user

10 months ago

I ordered the Curry Goat & Joloff Rice. The goat was tendered and flavorful. I’ve been accustomed to some great African food over the years and this place will not disappoint. Highly Recommend!

Take outLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5

Nandry Conrod -Google user

a year ago

I called ahead and they were so friendly over the phone. Once we got there our food came out so quickly and everything tasted delicious and authentic. Everyone was so friendly, which made for a comfortable atmosphere. We will definitely come again!

Dine in$20–30Atmosphere: 5

Deeba -Google user

a year ago

medaase. i've been looking for ghanaian food for years and had no idea that it was in my own city! thought i had to wait to go to the motherland to try some. food is absolutely amazing. the sobolo was just as i expected, it's...Read More

Take outDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Soup, Banku and Tilapia

Myesha -Google user

2 months ago

I am in love with African food and decided to try this restaurant not far from my house. Let me tell you, the food was AMAZING! Everything that I had was so tasty and made with love. I had palava sauce with goat meat and...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Sado Sado -Google user

4 months ago

I had been craving Fufu with Egusi and Oxtails so I looked up on Google for places near me. I stay in Norfolk so it’s about a 20 minutes drive for me. I just have to say the food here is absolutely delicious. Well seasoned,...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Jaebrinia Cooper -Google user

6 months ago

ES Kitchen.... The owner Mrs. Gift was very welcoming and helpful since it was my first time trying fufu she showed me the proper way to eat it. The egusi soup was so flavorful I loved it, can't wait to try it again. Also,...Read More

Dine inAtmosphere: 3

s davis -Google user

6 months ago

My first time trying African food with some friends and Mrs. Gift made the experience unforgettable. The customer service was excellent and the food delicious, full of flavor. I'm definitely going back to try other dishes

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5

Tyana Hinton -Google user

5 months ago

Real authentic food very good I had the peanut butter soup (spicy) with fufu and jollof rice with chicken so good very kind family that owns it definitely should try it out definitely worth the prices and very generous with portions worth the time everything...Read More

Take outLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Indoor dining area

Faye Lynn -Google user

Edited 2 months ago

Food was great and good value for the price. Young man at the counter seemed very new, so I won't complain about his service. We dined in and had a toddler with us. Imagine our disappointment when midway through our meal we were told there's...Read More

Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 3Waakye and Curry Goat

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