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African food

3.7 (467 reviews)
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Grilled pork with fries

Specifically mentioned as delicious and a favorite choice, highlighting the quality and taste of the grilled pork and fries combination.

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Grill (general)

Several reviews mention the grill as highly recommended, affordable, and delicious, indicating it as a popular and well-enjoyed option.

Location details

sur la rue du laboratoire meka, 237, Douala, CM

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Hours

Monday 11 AM to 12 AM
Tuesday 11 AM to 12 AM
Wednesday 11 AM to 12 AM
Thursday 11 AM to 12 AM
Friday 11 AM to 12 AM
Saturday 11 AM to 12 AM
Sunday 11 AM to 12 AM

About African food

African food is an African restaurant in Douala, Cameroon, known for Cameroon varieties and authentic meals. Reviewers consistently praise the food quality, describing it as delicious, fresh, clean, and cooked on order. The atmosphere is often described as calm, welcoming, low key, and comfortable, with some mentions of a new decoration and cool sound and light ambience. It also offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, and outdoor seating, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.

Amenities & services

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Drive-through
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Live music

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • All you can eat
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Quiet
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • College students
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Reservations required
  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • Good for kids birthday
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Usually plenty of parking

Frequently asked questions

What is African food known for?

It is known for Cameroon varieties and grilled dishes, especially grilled pork with fries. Reviews repeatedly mention authentic, fresh food cooked on order and a meal quality that is exceptional.

What dishes are most recommended at African food?

Reviewers specifically highlight grilled pork with fries and the grill in general, and one comment asks for eru to be added to the menu, which suggests it is a sought-after local dish. The food is also praised as delicious, authentic, and served in generous portions.

What is the atmosphere like at African food?

The vibe is described as calm, welcoming, low key, and clean, with cool sound and light ambience. It seems to work well for groups and solo diners, since the place is noted as good for group meals and solo dining is listed among its popular uses.

Is African food good value, and what price range should I expect?

It is priced at $$, and reviewers give mixed but useful value feedback, with some saying it is affordable for the amount of food and drink served, while others note it can feel a little costly. One review says to expect at least 6000 CFA for food and drink for the grill, and another mentions about 7500 CFA per person.

Do I need a reservation or should I expect a wait at African food?

Reservations are accepted, and the venue lists lunch and dinner reservations as recommended, with usually a wait also noted. If you want the easiest visit, the reviews suggest weeknights can feel low key, which may be a better time than peak meal periods.

Is parking available at African food?

Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.

Is African food kid-friendly?

Yes, African food is good for kids.

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