African
Nile Valley Restaurant
Location:1899 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1H1
Phone: +1 (416) 694-4466
Timings:
Tue-Sun 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
(Closed Mon)
Signature Dishes:
– Beef Suqaar (Somali-style stir-fry with spices)
– Chicken Mandi (Yemeni fragrant rice dish)
– Sambusa Trio (beef/lentil/vegetable)
🔥 Why Special: Family-owned since 1995 with a cozy, cultural ambiance.
Afrobeat Kitchen
Location:907 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1W1
Phone: +1 (647) 352-8888
Timings:
Mon-Sat 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
(Sun till 9:00 PM)
Must-Try:
– Jollof Rice (Nigerian-style, smoky and spicy)
– Goat Pepper Soup (with uziza leaves)
– Plantain Platter (sweet/ripe and spicy kelewele)
🎶 Vibe: Live Afrobeat music on weekends.
Addis Ababa Restaurant
Location:1860 Eglinton Ave W, York, ON M6E 2J8
Phone: +1 (416) 656-1656
Timings:
Tue-Sun 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Closed Mon)
Signature Dishes:
Injera Platter (spongy flatbread with spicy tibs and lentils)
– Doro Wat (Ethiopian chicken stew with berbere spice)
– Tej Honey Wine (traditional fermented drink)
✋ Unique: Eat with your hands—cultural tradition!
Sahan Somali Restaurant
Location:2452 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6E 3T9
Phone: +1 (416) 658-1900
Timings:
Daily 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Signature Dishes:
Hilib Ari (grilled goat with basmati rice)
– Canjeero (Somali fermented pancake)
– Banana Smoothie (perfect with spicy food)
💰 Budget-Friendly: Generous portions under $15.
