Best African Restaurant Lansing Near Me

Alexander Woods: I love, love, love the food here!! I have been excited about this place since it came to Lansing. The owner is a great person and you can taste the high quality of food provided and the friendly service given. My go-to is a spicy chicken bowl with the vegetables and plantains. Great music, great staff, and they even have events to attend on the weekends. Just ask!Parking: It's city parking, so it's free after a certain time but you have to use the passport app or the kiosk to pay for parking. It's not expensive in my opinion.Wheelchair accessibility: There is a handicap parking spot, next to a even surface to use a wheelchair

C Blanks: I really enjoyed my meal at Tatse! The food was flavorful and tasted like someone put their heart into creating a comforting meal with fresh, quality ingredients.

Sean B: Wow! Is all I can say about an unexpected culinary delight. A small unobtrusive store front hides a great food experience a stones throw from the State Capital. We would have walked by if the owner wasn't coming out.Our order was taken at the counter, and brought to our table. It is a small menu, but the food is good. Alcohol options, canned soda and beer available.Food is delicious. Definitely something out of the ordinary. Large spicy chicken bowl, small chicken bowl and 2 drinks were 42 dollars. Not a bad deal for something out of the ordinary in downtown Lansing.Family owned and run, with a chill atmosphere this place becomes a nightclub after 10:00.I will probably go back the next time I am in town.

Lori Smith: I love the Fufu and 🍲 🍜 🍵Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5 …More

Myah Gamet: The atmosphere, food, and the staff were all amazing, and i cannot wait to come back and try more!!! So exciting to see new and delicious food in Lansing

Mitchell Hemesath: This place is great. Food is very delicious and it is fast. I wish they had more options on the menu, but what they have is amazing.Vegetarian options: I think their bean bowl and veg bowl are vegetarian.

Metaga Moïse Dembele: African vibes with great-tasting food, music, and atmosphere. YOU! Need to check it out for yourself to feel it!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Jeremie Jay: The fufu is not good it’s not even fufu 🤦🏾‍♂️ y’all need to get the white oneVegetarian options: Idk what to say fr but y’all need to do good fr

Kris Kobylarz: Food was delicious! We loved the Spicy Chicken Bowl! Goat in the Egusi was good too!Would have loved to give it 5 stars but it was a bit expensive.Very good culinary experienceRecommended dishes Fufu with Egusi, Spicy Chicken …More

Stacyann “Cici” Clarke: Food is a little expensive, but extremely delicious and worth every penny. This place has a unique ambiance, vibrant style, and friendly service.The only change I think would be helpful is better take out containers, (maybe plastic instead of the cardboard containers for the egusi soup). Again food quality and taste is spot on.....yummy. I will definitely be back.

QweenBee: Food: 3/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 4/5More

Aquina Huntley: Fufu and Egusi soup was delicious 😋will definitely be back. Had a nice experience here and the inside of the restaurant was a vibe with the music playing!

Meghan Mcbride: We had the fufu and egusi and it was soooo good. We also had chicken with it that just melted in your mouth. 10/10 would recommend this place. The vibes are so laid back and relaxing.

Alis: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Égusi Soup and Gari Palm FufuMore

Angela Zeigerbacher: Great food! I've tried the veggie bowl, bean bowl and yam bowl and they're all great. Perhaps the yam bowl is my favorite and definitely a side of the delicious plantains!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Hojoon Kim: I used to live in East Africa. This restaurant is more rooted in West Africa which is something I have not tried before. Nonetheless food is as authentic as it gets. With first bite you will know how much effort has been put into the food. Highly recommend this place

Bill McClain: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free street parkingMore

KeyBreed: I am writing this review from a place of pure embarrassment and sickness. Thinking I would trying something new and support local black owned businesses I ignored all red flags from them not having what I originally wanted to the rudely unenthusiastic person taking my order. I did not know I was gonna be robbed of a beautiful day, being spent not knowing which end this $20 spicy chicken bowl was gonna forcefully come out of me. I’m truly disappointed in myself for not turning around after walking into this place. I didn’t enjoy this meal I didn’t even eat 25% of it. I’m just glad I didn’t let my son nor my dog eat this. So please people do not be like me. Go somewhere else.

Lori W: Great food nice owner we'll be backFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5 …More

Blaine Buckingham: Stopped In for Lunch after hearing about the food... I am In LOVE!! Sooo good!! I'll be back for sure!Service was great! Food was prepared really quickly and neatly..I'm soo impressed really! :) give them a try!!

Jennifer Crispin: One of my favorite places to eat in Lansing. The food is ALWAYS amazing, the service pretty fast, and we always have a good time. There are so many options for both the vegetarians and the meat eaters. Will change the way you feel about Lima beans forever.Food: 5/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Vegetarian Combo …More

Shafaq Gill: The food was good.Food: 5/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 4/5 …More

Elizabeth Woodford: My Hubby had the spicy lentils with half rice and half injera. I had the meat and veggie combo with spicy chicken and mild chickpea sauce. The meals are served with salad and cabbage with collard greens and injera. The injera is fermented so it does have a sour flavor and it's quite spongey. The custom is to use the injera to scoop the meat or vegetable side into your mouth. It was delicious.The sambusa was a vegetarian filling of lentils and it was spiced to perfection. I must return to try more🤩 Extremely reasonable in price and humble food

Sara S: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Spicy Lentils, Spicy Beef, Spicy Pinto Beans, Mild Split Yellow PeasMore

Phenix Patton: Fantastic restaurant experience. Unique food with a very deep flavor. Server was very friendly and knowledgeable. Atmosphere was great, really loved music and the low lighting.Costs around $50~ for three people to eat, not including the tip.Vegetarian options: Full Vegetarian menu is available at this restaurant.

Alyssa Nichols: I am updating my review. I tried to eat here and arrived at 2:10ish. They close at 2:30. They said we could not dine in. I was very disappointed and left. If they won’t accept a table for dine in then they should change their hours or turn off their open sign. It will be a long while before I consider dining here again.We eat here frequently. One of the best places for Vegetarian eating in the Lansing area.

B B: Huge portions. Everything was delicious.

Ama N.: Hands down one of my favorite restaurants. Period. Great food, great service, great vibes. I love it.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Sambusa with Lentils, Spicy Pinto Beans, Mild Garlic Lentils, Injera, Spicy Lentils, Vegetarian Combo …More

Corey A. Moore: Food: 4/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Chicken and Beef ComboMore

Jeff Lange: We had the vegetarian combo platter. Excellent flavors!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Beef Stew, Spicy Lentils, Vegetarian Combo Dietary restrictions accommodated Not sure Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot …More

Abigail Cole: Truly love Ethiopian food and they do it right here! Most of the vegetarian options are vegan as well. ❤️Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Vegetarian Combo …More

Josh Wilson: Really great food, friendly and helpful staff, definitely will be back.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Injera, Spicy Beef Stew Spicy Chicken Stew, Vegetarian Combo …More

K 4ta: The food here is always spectacular and today was no exception! The serves are extremely helpful and friendly and there's always a pleasant atmosphere.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Jakup Abedin: I thought this place was amazing from start to finish. The only thing I'd want more about this restaurant is more sides and more sauces. It's lacking in those. Other than that, I love the culture, ambiance, food and take on authenticity. I ordered chicken off the bone platter. The meat was very tender and it had a lot of flavor!! I'll stop typing and let my pictures do the rest of talking...

J C: Food was good. Coffee wasn't served in any kind of traditional Ethiopian way..I was very disappointed by that actually as an Ethiopian food lover. Coffee came out in a "IHOP mug"🙄The restaurant was nice but we didn't like the part that it was VERY Westernized. I didn't FEEL the authenticity except the food was authentic. I've been to so many Ethiopian restaurants from DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania and to Grand Rapids but this was the first time feeling this way (disconnected from the culture..?!) We just didn't like the vibe🙏🏼

Rhiannon Simmons: We never miss the Thursday special. Food is wonderful and the staff are a delight.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Injera, Sambusa with Lentils …More

Rebecca Froebe: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

RJ Hubbabubba: The food was amazing and the price was great! Definitely recommend to all.

Rachel Miller: Altu's food is delicious, and served in a beautiful arrangement and service is fast and friendly. Eating Ethiopian style is interesting and fun. I have been coming here for decades and my children have grown up loving Altu's. An East Lansing gem!Vegetarian options: Delicious and several choicesKid-friendliness: Unpretentious - kids love Altu'sParking: Easiest parking possible in East Lansing!

Slevin 517: GreatFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More