Do yourself a favor and eat here. The food is interesting and different, but over all, incredibly good. I wish I lived closer to Colchester so I could come more often. The atmosphere is great and the staff are very welcoming and efficient, they make you feel like home. The prices were very, very affordable.
Can't possibly recommend this place more, what are you waiting for?
Lovely little taste of Africa. After Google recommended this to me I put it on my 'want to go' list and today was the day!
Popped in for lunch, It was quiet when we entered and we were greeted by a lovely young lady at the counter. We sat down and looked over the menus but I ultimately asked for a recommendation and I wasn't disappointed. I had the jollof rice with mixed meats (chicken and beef), lovely. My buddy had the Nigerian red stew with white rice and plantain which he really enjoyed too.
It's decorated with colourful pictures and wooden planks of dark woods.
Maybe a little highly priced but it's a good size portion and great food so I'd says it's worth it.
Ill definitely be back for more, and soon.
They seem to be on just eat and deliveroo too but I'd suggest popping in if you can.
Nice place with thumps up price to enjoy an Afro sense of belonging! With honouring service with contagious smiles 😃.
The jollof rice and grilled fish was extremely tasty, freshly cooked, well seasoned, and generous in portion. Great presentation! I cannot wait to taste more of their offerings, particularly their soups.
The customer service was friendly and responsive. Honestly, the best jollof rice I've tasted outside Nigeria!
If you are visiting Colchester or the surrounding areas, make sure you stop by Chez Afrique! There's also an African Caribbean grocery next door with a multitude of options.
Highly recommend!
African and Caribbean Society
+5
We have ordered food from chez afrique three times. Firstly for our meet&greet event, secondly for our Christmas dinner and for our summer social . The portion sizes were really good each time and everyone really enjoyed the food - the Jollof rice especially! The price is decent as well and you get really good value for money.
ASMRwhisper ASMRwhisper
+5
Best service and food we have had in a long time. We are new to Colchester, it was my birthday and my husband decided to treat me to £64 worth of food, excellent idea. Excellent menu and beautifully cooked, and very large portions. We are Going to make this a regular place to eat.Thank you excellent Chef and excellent staff for making us feel so welcome and amazing food and service (and making my birthday).
The food taste great with a variety of soups to choose from. The portions are good as well. O could never finished my food. The jollot rice is tasty also, I had a great time there with friends. A truly African experience
Seriously good food, warm service, and during my stay they got me in and out (seated) within 20 minutes. Next time you're thinking of getting a takeaway, do yourself a favour and opt for this gem instead of one of the big chains.
Samson Okikiola Afolayan
+4
Well, their service is okay and they attend to customer at due time
I like African food, and would try this place again: you certainly get the typical African warm welcome when you walk in.
That being said, I tried the Jollof Rice, Plantain, and Assorted Meat: medium heat.
The rice was nice and spicy, the plantain was sweet, but I did find the meat a little tough - and the big chunks of meat were a challenge in a takeaway, they could have been cut up smaller to make them easier to eat.
Overall though, this was a nice change to the usual takeaway restaurant food, at a reasonable price, and I will be going there again to see how the other dishes perform.
The food is amazing and fresh. And in the middle of Colchester.
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