I was served cold food. Please try keep food warm or hot before serving it to customers!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Chicken Stew, Chapati
Winnie K
I would be heartbroken if this place ever closed. Good, affordable, authentic east African food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan T.
Dined here last night with our family and LOVED it! The waitress helped us select a variety of dishes and offered to serve us family-style. The samosas, coconut chicken curry, beef stew, rice and chapati were the favorites but everything was delicious! No alcohol is served here but the passion fruit juice and sodas were nice. We waited a bit long for our meals, but this isn't the kind of place to eat a fast meal and be pressured to leave so they can turn the tables fast for the next round of customers. We never felt rushed and the waitress kept stopping by often to see if everything was enjoyable and answered questions. It was a very leisurely dinner that lasted about two hours. Lots of time to sit, enjoy each other's company and catch up. The QR menu prices did not seem to match the higher prices on the cash register so we paid a little more than expected. If you're watching your budget, please ask about prices and family-style servings. Karibu's is slow-cooked comfort food by any culture's definition. We'll be back for more!
Tina Owumi
Great food!! My family enjoyed the food.. To all my Nigerian/African friends, please go and visit this restaurant. The food is authentic and delicious, made with a lot of African spice and flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ilona D.
My husband and I met a friend for dinner here, as we all love to explore new cuisines. We arrived a little late and were informed that they were running low on a lot of items, but still had "a little bit" of one entry and a handful of sides. We decided to risk it, and sat down to order. Well, a "little bit" turned out to be a TON! Our server kept bringing more and more delicious items to our table. Everything we tried was amazing!! She explained the items and provided very good service-- prompt, kind, and a good sense of humor! The vibe is very homey and cozy, with some booths and tables. It all felt very homemade and welcoming. As we were leaving, another woman noticed I was on crutches and had me try some turmeric milk and told me how to make it myself. She also had us try another juice which was delicious. All in all great experience, would love to come back!
Hannah C.
My boyfriend and I knew this place was going to be good the minute we walked in. There were a ton of people from the community and it felt more like a family gathering than a restaurant. We ordered 2 Karibu plates, which had a little bit of everything (steamed cornmeal + beans (which felt similar to a tamale), bananas + peanut sauce (which was delicious and more on the savory side), rice and beef, Irish potato, greens, and coconut curry chicken on the side. We also ordered three spicy samosas (one each of spicy veg, beef, and chicken). GOODNESS. WE WERE SO FULL. We could have shared one plate HOWEVER, the leftovers were even better the next day. Absolutely delicious. Thank you for the amazing service and even better food.
Dante Armstrong-Tabiale
Best home cooked meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Keya G.
Very poor customer service. They dont have a physical menu in store, only qr code to be scanned and then also we were told that tge prices on online menu was not updated. Ordering was super confusing and the customer service guy was attending to too many clients at the same time. Fish was good. Accompaniments were okay. Overall will not return
Courtney Delmonico
Extremely tasty food! Nice, casual, cafeteria-style lunch spot. I’m vegetarian and really appreciate how many totally-vegetarian dishes they have that are all well-seasoned. I bring my meat-eating friends there for the beef stew.Vegetarian options: The beans, peanut sauce, mixed veg, and stewed potato are all completely vegetarian - no meat broth or salt pork or anything hidden like that. Their vegetable dishes each stand on their own as flavorful, hearty options - not just as sides or an afterthought.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mixed Vegetables, Stewed Beef Boiled Potatoes Beans Veggies & Some Green Stuff, Fresh Chapati, Seasoning Peanut
Rohini G.
Wow. I really wanted to like this place but the service was truly disappointing. We tried the fish curry but the pricing was not transparent and ambiguous. First, it was a bit unclear who worked at the establishment and who were patrons. At times no one was at the order counter and staff were back in the kitchen. I came for lunch but they didn't start lunch service till 12:30-1p so I had to come in later. The whole place was rather laissez faire. There is only about one person who does speak English so I ordered the fish dishes. I then ask about sides and it was like pulling teeth to get a clear sense of what the offering were. This place is cafeteria-style and all items were covered with lids and no items were labeled. All the while, the person plating our food was completing other customers orders and bouncing back and forth between the register and the food. The whole flow was disorganized. By the time we were given the chance to pay, he rings up a total that didn't reflect what we ordered and then when we ask about the unit prices he says he will take the food back. We finally scan the QR code menu which he only showed us at the end and show the prices in the menu they publish still don't reflect what he asked for. Then he says the prices are out of date ($7 entree is now $8 which I get with inflation), but still doesn't account for the huge discrepancy. Finally another customer helps translate and proceeds to give us the fair and expected cost. Not sure why it had to be so complicated and why they were so rude towards us. The fish curry itself was well made but a little saltier and greaser than I had wished. If I were rating the food alone, I would probably give it a 3/5. Sides were very plain but expected. The person taking our order did not give us any sauces. Altogether not a good experience and i would not recommend anyone to this spot due to such dreaded service.
Everything here has been super tasty. I’ve been many times and brought different friends who has all loved it. Nice, casual, cafeteria-style service. Lots if actually-vegetarian options that are very well-seasoned
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beans, beef stew, mixed veg
c d.
Consistently-delicious food and great for meat eaters and strict vegetarian (you can trust their veg dishes). Casual, cafeteria-style lunch service with super-tasty, hearty options. Even their mixed veg and stewed potatoes are well-seasoned and delicious all on their own. If you eat beef, definitely try their beef stew.
Antony Van der Mude
Delicious food, very welcoming and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Stew
Bill Denney
We had a great experience. The food and service were wonderful.
I love this place, but today I was finally disappointed. They can be dishonest with the pricing of their food. A friend and I got 6 spicy beef samosas, 2 plates of rice, 1 bowl of peanut sauce, 1 bowl of beans, 2 medium chais, (all delicious) and 2 water bottles because the waitress told us there wasn’t a lot of food left- but we were charged $24 per person with no itemized receipt. Meanwhile.. we see an African couple with a child next to us have plates clearly containing meat and cornmeal, and I’m sure they came in later than us. The first time I was here, $20-$24 meant a plate of cornmeal, meat (oxtail), and greens, and that lasted me another meal. A medium chai at that time was probably around $4-$6. No way that food costed $20. A different friend of mine had a similar experience with overcharging and underserving. Be wary of what you order here. They also seemed to not pick up their phone today before we came in- probably because they were low on stock for dinner tonight- but how would we have known that?Really cute place with homey vibes, and I still do recommend it, but do be wary. You might have to pull a bit of a Karen at the beginning and ask for the pricing of each item so you know what you’re paying for when you’re done.Kid-friendliness: Really cute and family oriented place.
I was served cold food. Please try keep food warm or hot before serving it to customers!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Chicken Stew, Chapati
I would be heartbroken if this place ever closed. Good, affordable, authentic east African food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dined here last night with our family and LOVED it! The waitress helped us select a variety of dishes and offered to serve us family-style. The samosas, coconut chicken curry, beef stew, rice and chapati were the favorites but everything was delicious! No alcohol is served here but the passion fruit juice and sodas were nice. We waited a bit long for our meals, but this isn't the kind of place to eat a fast meal and be pressured to leave so they can turn the tables fast for the next round of customers. We never felt rushed and the waitress kept stopping by often to see if everything was enjoyable and answered questions. It was a very leisurely dinner that lasted about two hours. Lots of time to sit, enjoy each other's company and catch up. The QR menu prices did not seem to match the higher prices on the cash register so we paid a little more than expected. If you're watching your budget, please ask about prices and family-style servings. Karibu's is slow-cooked comfort food by any culture's definition. We'll be back for more!
Great food!! My family enjoyed the food.. To all my Nigerian/African friends, please go and visit this restaurant. The food is authentic and delicious, made with a lot of African spice and flavor.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I met a friend for dinner here, as we all love to explore new cuisines. We arrived a little late and were informed that they were running low on a lot of items, but still had "a little bit" of one entry and a handful of sides. We decided to risk it, and sat down to order. Well, a "little bit" turned out to be a TON! Our server kept bringing more and more delicious items to our table. Everything we tried was amazing!! She explained the items and provided very good service-- prompt, kind, and a good sense of humor! The vibe is very homey and cozy, with some booths and tables. It all felt very homemade and welcoming. As we were leaving, another woman noticed I was on crutches and had me try some turmeric milk and told me how to make it myself. She also had us try another juice which was delicious. All in all great experience, would love to come back!
My boyfriend and I knew this place was going to be good the minute we walked in. There were a ton of people from the community and it felt more like a family gathering than a restaurant. We ordered 2 Karibu plates, which had a little bit of everything (steamed cornmeal + beans (which felt similar to a tamale), bananas + peanut sauce (which was delicious and more on the savory side), rice and beef, Irish potato, greens, and coconut curry chicken on the side. We also ordered three spicy samosas (one each of spicy veg, beef, and chicken). GOODNESS. WE WERE SO FULL. We could have shared one plate HOWEVER, the leftovers were even better the next day. Absolutely delicious. Thank you for the amazing service and even better food.
Best home cooked meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very poor customer service. They dont have a physical menu in store, only qr code to be scanned and then also we were told that tge prices on online menu was not updated. Ordering was super confusing and the customer service guy was attending to too many clients at the same time. Fish was good. Accompaniments were okay. Overall will not return
Extremely tasty food! Nice, casual, cafeteria-style lunch spot. I’m vegetarian and really appreciate how many totally-vegetarian dishes they have that are all well-seasoned. I bring my meat-eating friends there for the beef stew.Vegetarian options: The beans, peanut sauce, mixed veg, and stewed potato are all completely vegetarian - no meat broth or salt pork or anything hidden like that. Their vegetable dishes each stand on their own as flavorful, hearty options - not just as sides or an afterthought.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mixed Vegetables, Stewed Beef Boiled Potatoes Beans Veggies & Some Green Stuff, Fresh Chapati, Seasoning Peanut
Wow. I really wanted to like this place but the service was truly disappointing. We tried the fish curry but the pricing was not transparent and ambiguous. First, it was a bit unclear who worked at the establishment and who were patrons. At times no one was at the order counter and staff were back in the kitchen. I came for lunch but they didn't start lunch service till 12:30-1p so I had to come in later. The whole place was rather laissez faire. There is only about one person who does speak English so I ordered the fish dishes. I then ask about sides and it was like pulling teeth to get a clear sense of what the offering were. This place is cafeteria-style and all items were covered with lids and no items were labeled. All the while, the person plating our food was completing other customers orders and bouncing back and forth between the register and the food. The whole flow was disorganized. By the time we were given the chance to pay, he rings up a total that didn't reflect what we ordered and then when we ask about the unit prices he says he will take the food back. We finally scan the QR code menu which he only showed us at the end and show the prices in the menu they publish still don't reflect what he asked for. Then he says the prices are out of date ($7 entree is now $8 which I get with inflation), but still doesn't account for the huge discrepancy. Finally another customer helps translate and proceeds to give us the fair and expected cost. Not sure why it had to be so complicated and why they were so rude towards us. The fish curry itself was well made but a little saltier and greaser than I had wished. If I were rating the food alone, I would probably give it a 3/5. Sides were very plain but expected. The person taking our order did not give us any sauces. Altogether not a good experience and i would not recommend anyone to this spot due to such dreaded service.
Restaurantji Recommends
Everything here has been super tasty. I’ve been many times and brought different friends who has all loved it. Nice, casual, cafeteria-style service. Lots if actually-vegetarian options that are very well-seasoned
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beans, beef stew, mixed veg
Consistently-delicious food and great for meat eaters and strict vegetarian (you can trust their veg dishes). Casual, cafeteria-style lunch service with super-tasty, hearty options. Even their mixed veg and stewed potatoes are well-seasoned and delicious all on their own. If you eat beef, definitely try their beef stew.
Delicious food, very welcoming and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Stew
We had a great experience. The food and service were wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Samosas, Vegetable Samosas, Samosa, Chicken Stew, Chapati
I love this place, but today I was finally disappointed. They can be dishonest with the pricing of their food. A friend and I got 6 spicy beef samosas, 2 plates of rice, 1 bowl of peanut sauce, 1 bowl of beans, 2 medium chais, (all delicious) and 2 water bottles because the waitress told us there wasn’t a lot of food left- but we were charged $24 per person with no itemized receipt. Meanwhile.. we see an African couple with a child next to us have plates clearly containing meat and cornmeal, and I’m sure they came in later than us. The first time I was here, $20-$24 meant a plate of cornmeal, meat (oxtail), and greens, and that lasted me another meal. A medium chai at that time was probably around $4-$6. No way that food costed $20. A different friend of mine had a similar experience with overcharging and underserving. Be wary of what you order here. They also seemed to not pick up their phone today before we came in- probably because they were low on stock for dinner tonight- but how would we have known that?Really cute place with homey vibes, and I still do recommend it, but do be wary. You might have to pull a bit of a Karen at the beginning and ask for the pricing of each item so you know what you’re paying for when you’re done.Kid-friendliness: Really cute and family oriented place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Pilau Rice, Samosa