Flavors from Afar

"The main idea behind this restaurant is not only incredibly humanitarian but also really interesting. Every week they feature a different chef refugee cooking the typical dishes from their country and culture. Something definitely to behold and experience. My group and I had the pleasure of being taken care of by Sonia, a chef from Guatemala. We had chicken, the best chow mein I've ever had (Guatemalan style) mashed potatoes, plantains, amongst other things. The ambiance is also great. The whole restaurant has a "dining room of my favorite aunt's house" vibe. It is welcoming and cozy, yet still well-lit and professional. The staff was courteous and excellent. Taking care of a 15 of us with ease. They even gave us takeout boxes for the rest of the food. 10/10. Would eat there again."

"We had an amazing lunch. This month they highlighted Haitian food which is one of my favorites. The food was delicious, perfectly seasoned and tender. We ordered the VEGGIE LEGUME: Eggplants, Carrots And Watercress, Black Beans Simmered Slowly In Coconut Milk Based Broth With A Side Of Spicy Haitian Dijon Rice And HAITIAN STYLE FRIED GOAT Thick Savory Pieces Of Fried Goat With Side Of Red Beans And Riced Covered With Gravy And Side Of Pikliz. The accept cash or card and gratuity is automatically added. Customer service and food was 10/10."

"This restaurant has a unique, authentic, and absolutely delicious menu. They are also on the michelin guide as of 2022! When I came they were serving Kenyan food. I got the Mbizu plate and it was absolutely delicious. Will come again to see what the new menu tastes like next month :) (though will hopefully have a chance to come back before then to try the rest!)"

"Before I get into the delicious food, let me describe my favorite concept of this restaurant. Every month they identify a new refugee from the Tiyya foundation who brings forth a recipe from their hometown for which in that particular month that refugee gets a cut from the money the restaurant makes (I believe 5%). This also ensures they have a diverse monthly menu. They also report that 40% of proceeds go directly to the Tiyya Foundation to support their programs! So you can rest assured that some of your money is going back to the community to do something good. Now that I explained that let’s get into the food. I know one word that can never be used to describe it “bland”! We ordered 2 main courses and 2 appetizers and they were all deliciously spiced differently. The goat was cooked to perfection and so tender it melted off the bone. As for the appetizers- they are so hearty and priced mostly "

"The concept of this place is great. Every month, the menu changes, depending on the guest chef of the month. The guest chef is a refugee or immigrant from another country, and the dishes reflect their cuisine. A portion of the sales goes to helping people from around the world. This month was Cameroon. We ordered a TON of food for a group of 6, but all the dishes are easily shareable. An easy way to try a little bit of everything. We had the chicken, lamb, fish, and a bit of appetizers, and baklava for dessert. In total we spent about $38 per person, but again, we ordered a lot of food, with the intent of sharing all the dishes, so no one dish belonged to one person."