For Mother's Day, we surprised my mom with dinner. I called Jodeem in advance and was informed to call just the day before, but I ended up calling two days prior! I placed my order and picked it up on Mother's Day. We ordered stewed fish, stewed chicken, puff puff, spinach, plantain, and jollof rice. Everything was absolutely delicious! My mom even took the leftovers home and enjoyed them. This is definitely my go-to place for a quick meal when we don't feel like cooking! I've also tried the egusi soup and meat pies before, and they were fantastic as well.
The food at Jodeem African Cuisine is excellent—I always go for the Egusi soup with goat, which is absolutely delicious. Their Jollof rice might be the best in the neighborhood. Don’t forget to add a side of spinach; it’s fantastic! This small, family-owned restaurant has a welcoming and helpful staff. While the interior is a bit dated and not the most visually appealing, the food definitely makes up for it.
Service: Takeout
Meal: Dinner
Price per person: $20–30
Food: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Atmosphere: 4/5
I really wanted to like this place, but after trying two different dishes, I was left unimpressed. Perhaps it's the West African region and the style of preparation, but it wasn't what I anticipated. I typically visit Nigerian restaurants, where the food is consistently excellent. Service was decent, but the overall atmosphere was lacking.
Service: 4
Food: 2
Atmosphere: 1
Meal type: Dinner
Price per person: $10–20
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Once I got home, I settled in for a movie and dug in. The chicken and greens were tasty, but the Asaro was definitely the highlight! It was incredibly flavorful and satisfying. My only complaint is that I wish there had been more of the porridge itself; I could easily eat a whole bowl of it on its own! I will definitely be returning to Jodeem to explore more items on the menu.
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I had a fantastic takeaway lunch experience! The food was outstanding, earning a solid 5 out of 5. Every dish was delicious and beautifully prepared. The service also impressed me – they were quick, friendly, and attentive, deserving another 5 out of 5. Overall, I enjoyed the meal and found it to be excellent value for the price, which ranged from $20 to $30 per person.
The food was tasty, but the service left something to be desired; the staff weren't very attentive or helpful. Additionally, the atmosphere of the restaurant felt quite unwelcoming, though I acknowledge that my perspective may be influenced by my background from a more affluent area.
**Service:** Takeout
**Meal Type:** Dinner
**Price per Person:** $20–30
**Food Rating:** 5
**Service Rating:** 3
**Atmosphere Rating:** 3
**Recommended Dishes:** Puff Puff, Cassava Leaf, Whole Fish
**Parking:** Free parking lot available
I often travel a long way just to enjoy their jollof rice. Service: Takeout Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 3 Recommended dish: Yellow Rice with Beef
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Service: Takeout
Meal Type: Lunch
Price per Person: $10–20
Food: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Atmosphere: 5/5
Great food and service Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
