Goodness & Mercy International Food Market

1933 E Washington St, Petersburg
(804) 957-5879

Recent Reviews

Kenya Hall

I ordered the Oxtails, jolloff rice, plantains and cabbage… it did not disappoint! From the tender meat and perfectly cooked rice it was a welcomed experience! Solomon even went and got me some ice for my drink! The waiter was great and even took the time to demonstrate to my dinner partner how to properly cleanse her hands and enjoy her Fudu and egusi soup!! The whole atmosphere was welcoming and I’ll will be back!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: With Choice of Rice, Jollof Rice and Beans

Amari Matters

This establishment really played with me and I will never go back! I went to this place Saturday night and the cashier seemed overly nice when I came to pick up my food that I called in to order.. so gave him my card to pay, he puts it in the card reader and it legit takes 5 minutes for the system to take the card ig, I’m not sure but it took way longer than anywhere I’ve ever visited. But anyways I got egusi soup which rung up as $21.07. I got my food and went home, mind you I was the last customer that night. So when I woke up the next morning I see that this establishment deducted 15 extra dollars from my card for a tip that I did not add!! So I called them immediately and no answer, I called 5 more times and still no answer so I pulled up. Once I get there, the same man who rung me up the previous night proceeds to not even greet me once I walked in which seemed weird bc the night before he was all happy and jolly. So once I walked in he immediately walked straight to the back as if he already knew what I was there for.. he went in the back for what felt like 10 minutes until my bf (who was with me) knocked on the kitchen door and someone else went back to get him. Once we spoke with him he basically made it seem like “it’s only $15” so I shouldn’t be doing the most.. I will never go here again, this has never happened ever. You guys have to watch those card machines where people can add tips later on the card account. But moral of the story, that was a lesson learned for me and I hope to prevent this from happening to anyone else.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

Donald Peed Sr.

Food is cooked to order.Always hot and tasty.Fixed as ordered ?.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken, Jollof Rice with Chicken, Power Malt, Rice

Yeni

Go to this place if you’re willing to spend the whole day waiting for your order. It’s my second time here and it’s going to be my last.The customer service is extremely poor.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Yaw A.

Good food, great service. I usually order ahead of time. Nice customer service. The food quantity can be increased though.

Rashana B.

I want to start off by saying I used to LOVE their food. We have been going there for 2 years. However these last two times have been upsetting. My hubby ordered fish and it was spoiled, the Jollof had no flavor, the stew tasted like tomato paste, the waakye was dry, there was fish scales on the food (not on the fish) and we waited for over an hour for our food to come out. This is poor customer service and I'm sure there is a different cook because there is no way that the same cook is serving dry rice and spoiled fish. We would have added pictures but we threw out the food right along with our money.

Shauntez Ivory

This place could probably get 5 stars but today was my first time going. I ordered the jollof rice with goat and they gave way too much rice and only two pieces of the goat meat. I waited about 45 minutes which isn't bad as long as the food is on point. I'll try it again.

Mara Kagawa

I have never had African food until I found this place and boy, was it incredible!

Elizabeth Jones

The food was pumped with flavor and presend it very nicely. They have a variety of foods you can't get at similar restaurants in the area. It was a bit expensive though.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

keira grant

This is my go to when I need a little cultural dose of goodness. I'm a new York native so I can safely say I'm a cultural foodie. I have been here a few times and its always a delight. I feel like this place doesn't get the attention it needs as far as customer flow but its on its way!Vegetarian options: YesParking: Wide variety of parking

I R Nicholas

This place is a gem. The owner and staff were very courteous & took time to explain various dishes. We ordered the whole fried fish & jallop rice & everything was delicious!! We will definitely be back.

Sosa K

The money I spent didn’t add up to what I received. I got the beef & sauce with fufu I only had 3 pc of meat in my tray. I won’t even start on the other order I had, if you gone charge $15 + for a meal serve a meal not a snack.

Neisha Gregory

I never had a problem here before but I order 2 days ago and i got egusi chicken and fufu. Was only able to eat less than a 3rd because it didn’t taste as usual. 20 minutes later I was in the bathroom, stomach cramping and been having slight headache, nausea, loss of appetite, fatigue, stomach ache

Alecia Brooks

Cabbage was ok.Rice and beans was dry and bland. Oxtails was tough and the people are not friendly at all!!! I won't be back

Dion M.

This was my first time eating here and was impressed by the staff. She provided suggestions on what to order and was very friendly.

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Goodness & Mercy International Food Market

1933 E Washington St, Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 957-5879