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Enat in Charlotte places conventional Ethiopian tibs, a wealthy meat-and-gravy dish, on an American hoagie roll.
Enat Ethiopian
Jollof rice, tibs and a wealth of stews and spices come to thoughts when cravings for African meals strike. And we’re right here that will help you out with this record of 14 African eating places in Charlotte to attempt.
These spots showcase conventional African meals — together with a couple of Americanized takes on the delicacies. Most of the eating places deal with West African meals from Ghana, Nigeria and neighboring international locations, however you’ll additionally discover East African meals from Ethiopia and Eritrea, in addition to a South African spot.
For these of you who’re unfamiliar and seeking to attempt one thing new, we’ve picked out a couple of suggestions. Most of the eating places supply vegetarian or vegan entrees, as effectively., and we’ve famous recommendations to attempt at these spots.
Abugida Ethiopian Cafe
Location: 3007 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
Menu
Delicacies: Ethiopian
What to attempt: Doro Moist, a hen leg simmered in Ethiopian herbed butter, garlic, onion and berbere with a boiled egg ($14). For a vegetarian possibility, attempt Kik Alecha, yellow break up peas flavored with onions, herbs and spices. ($9).
Find out how to order: Order on-line or name 980-237-2760.
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Carolina African Market
Location: 1524 Alleghany St, Charlotte, NC 28208
Neighborhood: Ashley Park
Menu
Delicacies: West African
What to attempt: Kenkey, cornmeal sourdough dumplings with fried fish and pepper ($15).
Find out how to order: DIne in or name 704-910-5151.
The Cooking Pot
Location: 5622 East Independence Blvd, Suite 129 Charlotte, NC 28212
Neighborhood: East Forest
Menu
Delicacies: West African, Nigerian
What to attempt: Moi Moi Bean Combo, served together with your alternative of hen or beef ($8.50). For a vegetarian possibility, go for the Plantain & Yam Combo ($12.99).
Find out how to order: Go to in individual or name 704-909-4000.
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Enat Ethiopian Restaurant
Location: Optimist Corridor, 1115 N. Brevard St, Charlotte, NC 28206
Neighborhood: Optimist Park
Location: 4450 The Plaza, Suite D, Charlotte, NC 28215
Neighborhood: Shannon Park
Menu: Optimist Corridor, Shannon Park
Delicacies: Ethiopian
What to attempt: Traditional Tibs — made with lamb ($15.52), beef ($14.49), hen ($12.42) or grouper ($15.52) — cubed and cooked with recent tomatoes, onions, jalapeno peppers and garlic. (The alternatives are additionally accessible as a sandwich, plus a vegan mushroom possibility..)
For a vegan possibility, attempt Vegan Platter with Shiro (floor chickpea stew), Miser (spicy crimson lentil stew), Gomen (collard greens), Fosolia (string beans and carrots), Tikel Gomen (potato and cabbage), Ater (yellow break up peas), Beets and Potato Salad, Tomato FitFit (injera bits combined with olive oil, chopped jalapeno peppers, tomatoes and onions) and Azifa (brown lentils). It’s served with injera (a spongy, skinny bread used as a utensil).
Find out how to order: At Optimist Corridor, go to in individual or name 980-938-4636. For Shannon Park, order on-line or name 980-237-0716.
Jamile’s Delicacies
Location: 4808 Central Ave. Ste G, Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: Sheffield Park
Menu
Delicacies: Somalian
What to attempt: Beef Suqar, beef with onion, inexperienced and crimson peppers combined with Somalian spices, served with rice or pasta ($12).
Find out how to order: Order on-line or name 704-531-1180.
Lagz Restaurant & Bar
Location: 2539 Little Rock Rd, Charlotte, NC 28214
Neighborhood: Toddville Highway
Menu
Delicacies: West African, Nigerian
What to attempt: Jollof Rice, served with fried plantains or cabbage and a alternative of stewed beef, stewed hen or assorted meat ($20.75) — or stewed goat or fried complete croaker for an additional cost. For a vegetarian alternative, attempt the Efo-Riro, a spinach and collard greens soup ($20.75).
Find out how to order: Order on-line through Postmates or name 980-498-7634.
Mama Gee’s
Location: 509 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216
Neighborhood: Biddleville
Menu
Delicacies: West African, Ghananian
What to attempt: Wakkye Plate, which is served with stew, fried candy and spicy plantains, gari (dried cassava), a fried hen drumstick and beef with spaghetti. Fish, tsoofie and different meats are elective. ($12)
Find out how to order: Go to in individual or name 704-817-8732.
Oh My Soul
Location: 3046 N Davidson St., Charlotte, NC 28205-1042
Neighborhood: NoDa
Menu
Delicacies: Vegan, South African
What to attempt: A vegan “vurger” is accessible ($17.99), or attempt the Voerie Roll, a vegan spin on the standard South African sausage served on a bun with grilled onions, chakalaka, ketchup and a alternative of aspect ($17.99).
Find out how to order: Order on-line for supply or name 704-891-4664.
Queen Sheba Restaurant
Location: 4804 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: Winterfield/East Charlotte
Menu
Delicacies: Ethiopian
What to attempt: The Queensheba Particular Kitfo, a beef tartar with onions, inexperienced pepper seasoned with butter, mit-mita and home spices. It’s served uncooked or cooked with injera ($13.99). For a vegetarian possibility, the Denish Wott is potatoes simmered with berbers, onions and garlic with an injera aspect salad ($9.99).
Find out how to order: Order on-line through DoorDash, GrubHub or Postmates, or name 704-566-6222.
Purple Sea Charlotte
Location: 4301 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: Echo HIlls/MoRA
Menu
Delicacies: Ethiopian, Eritrean
What to attempt: Purple Sea Combo, served with two injera and a mix of hen, alticha (greens) and zegenie qey wett (spicy stew) ($28.99). For a vegetarian possibility, try the alitcha, a range sauteed greens with spices ($10.99).
Find out how to order: Order on-line or name 704-375-4999.
Royal African Delicacies
Location: 3052 Eastway Dr, Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: Commonwealth Park
Menu
Delicacies: West African
What to attempt: Kelewele, ripe plantains, which are seasoned with ginger and different spices, then fried and served with peanuts ($9.99).
Find out how to order: Order on-line or name 980 859-2006.
Samoha African Delicacies
Location: 602 W. Sugar Creek Rd, #4Charlotte, NC 28213
Neighborhood: HIdden Valley
Menu
Delicacies: West African
What to attempt: Acheke Purple Snapper, a dish made with fermented cassava pulp and fried complete crimson snapper, served with fried plantains and veggies ($24.99). For a vegetarian possibility, attempt the Beans Combo, served with fried plantains ($12.99).
Find out how to order: Order on-line through DoorDash or name 980)-207-0826.
Zanzibar Cafe
Location: 3720 N Tryon St #101, Charlotte, NC 28206
Neighborhood: NoDa
Menu
Delicacies: West African, Liberian
What to attempt: Cassava Leaf, sauteed in palm oil with particular spices, hen and smoked turkey, served with rice ($12.95).
Find out how to order: Order on-line or name 980-237-2924.
Zoewee’s
Location: 4112 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28206
Neighborhood: NoDa
Menu
Delicacies: West African
What to attempt: Pepper Soup with Fufu (ball of dough normally constituted of cassava or plantains), which you may get served with fish, turkey or hen ($10). For a vegetarian possibility, attempt the Beans and Plantains ($10).
Find out how to order: Go to in individual or name 704-559-9503.
Heidi Finley is a author and editor for CharlotteFive and the Charlotte Observer. Exterior of labor, you’ll most probably discover her within the suburbs driving youngsters round, volunteering and indulging in foodie pursuits.
