Original Story Published by: Hoodline
(Above) Photo courtesy of: Niki W./Safari Restaurant/Yelp
Looking for a tasty African meal near you? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top restaurants offering African cuisine around Minneapolis, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture for everything from roasted goat meat and camel burgers to lamb shank stew and gyros.
1. Afro Deli
Topping the list is Afro Deli. Located at 720 Washington Ave. SE in the University District, this African and Mediterranean spot, which offers sandwiches and more, is the highest rated African restaurant in Minneapolis, boasting 4.5 stars out of 166 reviews on Yelp.
On its website, the casual eatery says it "provides a delicious fusion of African, Mediterranean and American themed food in a fast, fun and friendly environment."
Look for menu options like Gopher Lamb Gyros served with onion, tomato and tzatziki sauce; the Afro Steak Dinner marinated in African spices served with lime, cilantro and bell peppers; and the Chapati Wrap, including choice of beef, chicken or lamb served with Somali rice and ranch dressing. The full menu can be seen here. Afro Deli also caters.
2. Safari Express
Next up is Safari Express, situated at 920 E. Lake St., in the Midtown Global Market. With 4.5 stars out of 82 reviews on Yelp, the African restaurant has proven to be a local favorite.
Expect à la carte menu options like roasted goat meat served with rice, chicken sandwiches and camel burgers. Other options include gyros, soups and samosas.
