Manding Cafe

"The food was quite tasty and the portions large. My first time having Gambianian food. I would have liked a medium or small serving option. We could not finish and as we were in a hotel did not have the capacity to store the leftovers and had to discard. (Dinner for 4 $80 we threw away at least $25 to $30.) The space, dining and serving area needs to be renovated to make more inviting."

"PLEASE NOTE: I have never ate at this establishment but I felt the need to leave some insight on the west afican culture particulary for the many reviews claiming hair particles were left in their food. West Africans practice voodoo as religiously as we practice Christianity. A lot of their habits and life style are centered around wealth and protection and they sometimes resort to extreme measures to obtain this very thing. The food may be delicious but if your left with strains of hair in your food from any of these west african food establishments in your area contact your public health IMMEDIATELY to report IT and learn the key ingredients to cook at home so you can be safe rather than sorry. Again, i have not eaten at this particular establishment I am just highly informed of the west African traditions and culture."

"I’ve never been here in the area yes but not here. I was looking for Jollof rice and called a couple of place and ended up with Manding. I can in and it’s a half African shop and half African restaurant. I came to the window and was able to look straight to the back where I’m seeing a lady washing dishes and another’s walking around cleaning and the other lady stated she’s coming. Cleaner and organize is what it can use but hey I’m just a 1st time customer. I received my food and processed to go to my mothers for the night. Where I made her a plate that looked good at the time and I even added purple onions. About a minute later my mother beings me her plate and say watcher out for what you are eating I immediately looked over to her plate and there was hair hanging from a piece of me that my mother was holding up. I looked more and into it and I kid you not there was hair in majority of my plate. Which was that chicken Jollof rice plate. I’m pretty sure if it was not for the family and friends of the family or just friends giving good reviews it would not be in the 4.6 or a good place to eat. I just know I better not be sick!"

"Relaxed atmosphere everyone seems to be friendly, they have a variety of sells items. So it's pretty much a restaurant mixed with a store. Sort of like a one stop shop. It's been open for a long time which means stability. In addition, everyone knows everyone there by the way they greet and socialize with one another. Although it's catered to the African culture there's a diverse group of customers that frequent the place."