African Foods & Gifts Menu – Minneapolis, MN

Type : West African restaurant

Location : Minneapolis, MN

A one-of-a-kind retailer that features authentic African food, jewelry from around the world and other exclusive gift items.
We offer dry, frozen and unprepared food along with Liberian recipes, as well as prepared home cooked meals to cater to families with busy lifestyles.
Delivery services and online ordering is also available for customer convenience.
In addition to selling food and gift items, we also provide money transfer and phone minutes

Colorful shop offering hot African dishes to go & imported goods such as clothing & jewelry. Based on 114 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

African Foods & Gifts 55428

Address:
117 Willow Bend, Minneapolis, MN 55428

Phone: (763) 269-4570

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Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
Closed

Holiday hours
Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–6 PM
Thursday 10 AM–6 PM
Friday 10 AM–6 PM
Saturday 10 AM–6 PM
Sunday Closed

Menu

Side Orders
Fried Plantain
Plantains are ripened to perfection, hand sliced and fried to provide a caramelized coating.
$10.79
Beef / Turkey Samosas (2 Pieces)
Ground beef or turkey seasoned with authentic herbs and fried in a flour tortilla.
$8.99
BBQ Fried Chicken Wings (6-8 Pieces) Honey Garlic $9.99
Whole Fried Tilapia Fish
Mild flavored fish.
$21.59
Meat Patty
Pastry containing seasoned ground beef or turkey baked inside a flaky shell
$5.40
Whole Fried Croaker Fish
Whole fish (no head) seasoned with authentic herbs. Served with our home-made sauce.
$23.99
Available Daily
(New) Fried Cassava Leaf
A savory stew made from yucca leaves and cooked in a chicken broth. Seasoned with herbs and spices and cooked with VEGETABLE oil. Cooked with smoked turkey and baked chicken.
$16.99
Sweet Potato Greens
Potato greens is our signature dish. Pan-fried with onions, bell peppers and spices, this meal incorporates the true African meaning of “sweet” in every sense of the word. Cooked with smoked turkey and baked chicken.
$21.59
Palava Sauce
A saucy and satisfying vegetable stew made with Jute leaves. You are in for a finger-licking treat. Cooked with smoked turkey and baked chicken.
$17.99
Cassava Leaf
A savory stew made from yucca leaves and cooked in a chicken broth. Seasoned with herbs and spices and cooked with palm oil. Cooked with smoked turkey and baked chicken.
$20.39
Palm Butter
A deep golden rich sauce extracted from tropical palm nuts and then spiced with authentic herbs. Cooked with smoked turkey and baked chicken.
$20.39
Fried Okra
Cut okra sautéed with onions and bell peppers, seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, and garnished with an assortment of meats to create a flavorful meal. Cooked with smoked turkey and baked chicken.
$20.39
Fried Spinach
Pan-fried with onions, bell peppers, and spices. Cooked with smoked turkey and baked chicken.
$20.39
Fufu & Pepper Soup
Mouth-watering dough made with plantain, complimented by a chicken and beef broth based pepper soup, which is cooked with herbs, spices, and an assortment of luscious meats.
$21.59
Liberian Dry Rice & Fried Fish
Long grain parboiled rice cooked and mixed with seasoned corned beef, or a blend of luncheon meat and smoked fish mixture. Served with a whole tilapia or chicken.
$21.99
Fried Plantain & Fish
Plantains are ripened to perfection, hand sliced and fried to provide a caramelized coating. Served with a whole tilapia or cassava fish.
$27.59
Attieke With Fried Plantain & Fish
Couscous cooked to fluffy perfection and served with fried plantain, a whole seasoned fried fish, and a blend of vegetables.
$27.59
Featured Items
Egusi Soup 24 Oz
A stew made with Egusi and spinach.
$24.99
Liberian Kidney Beans
Kidney beans sautéed in a blend of onions, stew tomatoes, and herbs. Cooked with smoked turkey and baked chicken.
$20.39
Chicken Gravy
A Liberian delicacy loaded with chicken slowly cooked in a rich mixture of diced onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. Usually served with checked rice – rice cooked with shredded jute leaves.
$20.39
Fish Gravy
Made with fried fish and seasoned with blended spices and sautéed with onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, and herbs. Checked rice – rice cooked with shredded jute leaves can be added as an option in the “add on” section.
$17.99
Oxtail Stew 24 Oz
Oxtail cooked in a blend of sweet onions, bell peppers, celery and fresh tomatoes., 5 pcs.
$31.99
Liberian Jollof Rice
Comparable to Spanish paella but with an unmistakable African flair, this entrée is prepared in one pot with beef and chicken and vegetables. Served with baked chicken.
$26.39
Fried Rice
Long grain parboiled rice fried with a blend of vegetables. Served with baked chicken.
$26.39
Goat Stew 24 Oz
Goat meat cooked in a blend of sweet onions, bell peppers, celery and fresh tomatoes.
$24.99
Add Ons
Add Beef
Cooked beef seasoned, 4-5 pieces
$8.39
Add Jumbo Shrimps
3 to 4 pcs depending on size
$8.39
Add Goat Meat
Goat meat seasoned 3-5 pieces
$10.79
Checked Rice
Cooked rice mixed with jute leaves. A perfect compliment for chicken or fish gravy.
$5.00
Extra Pepper Sauce $3.00
Extra Fufu $5.00
Extra Sweet Sauce $3.99
Snacks
Peanut Candy
Peanuts, sugar, and spices.
$5.99
Kanyan
Ground peanuts, gari, sugar, and spices.
$5.99
African Chin-Chin
Chin chin is a fried snack, a crunchy, baked dough of wheat flour, and spices for flavor. Yum!!
$3.99

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Reviews

Patricia Williams
It was my first time at this restaurant. I heard they had good food, so my daughter suggested I go there. I ordered 4 entrees, so i spent good money there. I don’t eat meat, so they accommodated me without it, I appreciated that. Since it was my first time, the cook came out and gave me a sample of what to expect. That hadn’t ever happened to me before. My grandson was there too 5yrs old, and he wanted another sample. Lol. Great local place to eat for my family, and it was good . They were friendly and accommodating to my needs. See them soon.

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BriiNoir
I apologize for not getting the picture before when the food was pretty. The smells were amazing I couldn’t wait. We had fish gravy with check rice, a fried tilapia, and spinach greens. No complaints it was well worth the small wait, clean inside and bathrooms, it was a wonderful meal 5 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Natiesha Nelson
I love this spot so much, easily one of my favorite places to eat. Been a customer for years now and I come often. The food is always amazing. If you’re looking for a spot which phenomenal authentic food & good portions this is the place to go!

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chushi lee
I got the ox tail curry with fu fu to dine in… the food was delicious and I would have given higher rating but I had to get my food to go because I ordered my food before other people and they received their food before me. he said 20 min wait which became 40 then 1 hour… there were other customers complaining on the long wait too, but they got their first bc they complained. maybe I should have complained too… but if you plan to eat here please order ahead of time. food was delicious.

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Renae Browley
I have always loved a good Spinach, and so when I found out about this place, I had to try their Spinach!!! One stop was all it took, and now I run back every chance I get!! Everything I had tried from the fried plantains, the Sweet Potato Spinach, their BBQ Wings, the Chicken gravy……. YES!!!! It’s a must if you are in Crystal! Make sure to stop, you won’t be disappointed. Friendly, inviting atmosphere, and amazing food!

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Robert Bradley
My wife & I love this place. They always have fresh food every time we order. There is never a line and we always enjoy every bite. Today we ordered our favorite which is Fried Potato greens and spicy chicken gravy. This is a HIT every time! If your ever in the neighborhood stop by or put your order ahead of time.

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Maggie Zhang
My first time in my life eating African food and I Love it so much , and i have callard greens today , be back next week I will follow the menu all the way , come over eat here and you will be happy all day long

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Shyy Love
Best Fresh African food Ever! The customer service was great. The first time there was a gentleman. He was very knowledgeable and patient with me on what I wanted. The food was fresh and delicious. The second time. I didn’t realize they were closed but the sweet lady Melanie had a beautiful soul and great customer Service. She personally made me something because I drove all the way from Shakopee just for their food. I will continue to dine there. Love that place!

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Nicole Lindorfer
First time trying African food with my 14 year old daughter. We loved it all so much! The flavors were incredible and the staff was so nice. Our first time, we had the jollof rice and chicken, chicken gravy and rice, pepper soup with fufu and both types of samosas. Absolutely mind blowing and my mouth was like fireworks with the flavors. We will definitely be back to try some new menu items!! Thank you for the amazing experience! Also, the wait time was kind of long but I’m ok with that as it was made fresh and super hot when we picked it up.

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Amber Lind
We normally goto a different place. But decided to switch it up today… sadly not impressed we ordered our food at 1:24 we were told 30-35 min wait which was already kinda crazy BUT THOUGHT OH WELL IF ITS FRESH! went back in to grab the food at about 2:05 the guy said oh another 20-25 min.. we said okay without a complaint go back in 24 min later he says it will be another 5-10 min that made the whole wait an hour long. And the food still was not ready mind you 4-5 people went in ordered and got there food right away throughout the wait. All together we waits 1 hour and 25 minutes for our food!!!

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