As a first-gen Ghanaian American, I've always craved the authentic flavors of my parents' homeland. Papaye African Restaurant in the Bronx is a culinary haven that transports me straight to Ghana! The aromas, the spices, the tender meat... every bite is a taste of nostalgia and cultural pride.I appreciate the simplicity of the menu, which allows the chefs to focus on perfecting the traditional dishes that have been passed down through generations. The jollof rice is a staple, and Papaye's version is a masterclass in flavor and technique.As a first-gen, it's beautiful to see my culture celebrated and shared with the community. Papaye African Restaurant is more than just a meal - it's a connection to my heritage, a celebration of our traditions, and a reminder of the rich cultural legacy that shapes my identity. stars
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jellof
Cynthia Henderson
Gr8 place food an people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caroline Sylvester
I live upstate NY and was expected to come get some amazing food. Nope my fufu taste burnt and the goat was still kicking in my soup. It's a 2/10 don't recommend. The price for what I got I thought was fantastic but I see why. They want that stuff gone at any cost. Would love to try it again maybe at another establishment.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Ediri Enakirerhi
Kid-friendliness: Nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup
Emmanuel Asamoah
Food was not the best, room for improvement.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fufu and Light Soup with Goat Meat, Soup
Nedra Moore
My first time here. The food was extremely delicious and flavorful with just the perfect amount of spice. They give a generous amount of food also. I would definitely go back…no disappointments at all 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
fatayi rashid
Stew is full of oil…. It’s ridiculousThe oil on the stew can be used to make another stew from scratch ??♂️??♂️??♂️And the taste of the food is highly inconsistent especially the jollofAny food that requires oil the oil weighs like 35% of the entire food.. hmm
Food: 1
Sara E.
The food is better than most places, but they give you very little for the money. They refuse to cooperate with the customers. The women serving, cater more to the men then the female customers. Most of the time, I'd say 4 out of 10, the goat meat is spoiled, or the fish smells bad. Their prices increase while the servings they give become smaller. It's aggravating going there, they are very stingy, and extremely rude. While your eating your food, your being stared at the whole time! Horrible!
Andrew Asamoah
Good food, but the ambiance needs improvement. Good for take outs.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Fish
Arkia Bland
The food and also the customer service is amazing..
I really enjoyed my food at the restaurant. Their food are affordable, and they are very generous with their food portions.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fufu and Ground Nut Soup
Tunde Farakan
Food is/was just delicious! ?I was at this very restaurant 6 years ago and its so heartening to see the standards have not dropped at all!Not only is the food excellent value, the portions are ample such that I almost always end up asking for a takeaway bag ????
Naz Ali
I live in the neighborhood and walk past often. A few years ago my partner and I walked in to check it out and while looking for a menu, a woman behind the counter told us that we would not like anything there. We felt taken aback by this and walked out. I decided to write a review now because my sister went there recently and had a very weird vibe in the place too. She said the workers did not seem pleasant, not one thank you or smile was given for her as a paying customer. She was charged 40 plus dollars for a single meal and a drink which she felt was too much. I don’t know if this place is racist against other cultures that are not west African but the treatment we received on separate occasions was very strange.
As a first-gen Ghanaian American, I've always craved the authentic flavors of my parents' homeland. Papaye African Restaurant in the Bronx is a culinary haven that transports me straight to Ghana! The aromas, the spices, the tender meat... every bite is a taste of nostalgia and cultural pride.I appreciate the simplicity of the menu, which allows the chefs to focus on perfecting the traditional dishes that have been passed down through generations. The jollof rice is a staple, and Papaye's version is a masterclass in flavor and technique.As a first-gen, it's beautiful to see my culture celebrated and shared with the community. Papaye African Restaurant is more than just a meal - it's a connection to my heritage, a celebration of our traditions, and a reminder of the rich cultural legacy that shapes my identity. stars
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jellof
Gr8 place food an people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I live upstate NY and was expected to come get some amazing food. Nope my fufu taste burnt and the goat was still kicking in my soup. It's a 2/10 don't recommend. The price for what I got I thought was fantastic but I see why. They want that stuff gone at any cost. Would love to try it again maybe at another establishment.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Kid-friendliness: Nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Soup
Food was not the best, room for improvement.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fufu and Light Soup with Goat Meat, Soup
My first time here. The food was extremely delicious and flavorful with just the perfect amount of spice. They give a generous amount of food also. I would definitely go back…no disappointments at all 10/10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stew is full of oil…. It’s ridiculousThe oil on the stew can be used to make another stew from scratch ??♂️??♂️??♂️And the taste of the food is highly inconsistent especially the jollofAny food that requires oil the oil weighs like 35% of the entire food.. hmm
Food: 1
The food is better than most places, but they give you very little for the money. They refuse to cooperate with the customers. The women serving, cater more to the men then the female customers. Most of the time, I'd say 4 out of 10, the goat meat is spoiled, or the fish smells bad. Their prices increase while the servings they give become smaller. It's aggravating going there, they are very stingy, and extremely rude. While your eating your food, your being stared at the whole time! Horrible!
Good food, but the ambiance needs improvement. Good for take outs.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Fried Fish
The food and also the customer service is amazing..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fufu and Ground Nut Soup
Restaurantji Recommends
I enjoy their food to the last grain.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I really enjoyed my food at the restaurant. Their food are affordable, and they are very generous with their food portions.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fufu and Ground Nut Soup
Food is/was just delicious! ?I was at this very restaurant 6 years ago and its so heartening to see the standards have not dropped at all!Not only is the food excellent value, the portions are ample such that I almost always end up asking for a takeaway bag ????
I live in the neighborhood and walk past often. A few years ago my partner and I walked in to check it out and while looking for a menu, a woman behind the counter told us that we would not like anything there. We felt taken aback by this and walked out. I decided to write a review now because my sister went there recently and had a very weird vibe in the place too. She said the workers did not seem pleasant, not one thank you or smile was given for her as a paying customer. She was charged 40 plus dollars for a single meal and a drink which she felt was too much. I don’t know if this place is racist against other cultures that are not west African but the treatment we received on separate occasions was very strange.
It's good but if don't like spyci don't
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5