I don’t normally leave bad reviews as I choose to just move on with my life but I’m writing this review because I had such high expectations after reading all the positive reviews for this restaurant and unfortunately we didn’t have the same experience as others. Myself and 3 other people went for dinner on a Saturday night and to start off, it was closed when we got there and we had to wait in the cold for an additional 45 minutes after their advertised opening time, for them to actually open the restaurant. We ordered 4 different curries to share. We expected them to be decent sized but they were very small and fit all on one plate. The service and atmosphere were awful. The server took 30 minutes to take our order, another 30 minutes to bring us water and we waited 2 hours for our food. We were the only people in the restaurant. The restaurant itself was very run down and there was no vibe or music playing, making it a very awkward and depressing atmosphere. After waiting two hours for food, being presented with one plate of four very small curries and some crepes was very disappointing. The food itself was fine but there was nothing to it, it was lentils and rice so there was no reason for it to be so expensive. In total it was around $150 for one plate of food and no drinks which is insane. Overall, it was a pretty negative experience and to have it topped off by being $150 confirmed that we wouldn’t be returning.
Reviews / Ratings for East Africa Restaurant
I can not possibly recommend a restaurant more than I recommend the East Africa restaurant. There was a void when Messop D’or closed (years ago) and this place filled it. I have been a long time fan. The food, the couple running the place, the aromas, and the energy are all amazing! Make sure you have a lot of time and some folks for good conversation and you will have an unforgettable experience. I wish I had pictures but the moment that plate is placed in the middle of the table, someone has already torn the ingera and is digging in. Just writing this review has made me want to return. I think I have some plans for the weekend 😉I will try to take some pictures. Yedoro Watt 🤤here I come… I suggest a reservation
They took my reservation for tonight and when we got there it was closed??? Then why did you take the reservation????
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Opening hours
- Sunday 18:30 - 22:00
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 18:30 - 22:00
- Wednesday 18:30 - 22:00
- Thursday 18:30 - 22:00
- Friday 18:30 - 22:00
- Saturday 18:30 - 22:00
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