DorBat’s Diner 571 Hunterdon Street, Newark, NJ 07108

"My order was quite enjoyable. I had some large fish that was topped with rice that had been seasoned and sauteed onions and peppers. Since I had never really had African food before, I ordered something that didn't really fit with my order, so I really appreciate that they phoned me. The ginger beverage was flavorful, zesty, and refreshing."

"I really enjoyed my order. I got a big fish which was covered in cooked onions and peppers and spiced rice which both were delicious. I really appreciate that they called me because I ordered something that wouldn’t make sense with my order (I haven’t really eaten African food before). The Ginger drink was delicious and fresh and spicy."

"Fried shrimp: Adequate. Standard size. Flavor was average. You will need a glaze or dipping sauce to enhance what little flavor it has. Fried sweet and sticky wings: The sauce was a good flavor. I can't imagine the wings being good plain because the sauce is the total flavor profile of the chicken wing. The wings had a nice crunch but something was lacking. I'm not sure if it was how it was prepared, the freshness, or maybe the seasoning or lack thereof. Strawberry cake: Purchased two cakes (stupidly). Both were bad but even more so the strawberry cake. The cake was stiff, dry, crumbly, and stale. I had the food delivered so when I saw the container I can tell it was refrigerated. I thought perhaps if I just sit it out for awhile some of the moisture would come back and regain softness but no it didn't. Avoid their cakes if you see it refrigerated. Unless it's on a cake stand / plate it's not worth the gamble with your money. I don't know how long they've been refrigerated or when they were baked. Potato salad: The first bite all I tasted was water. More bites it was just on the bland side. Fried whiting: Fine. Not too thin. That's what I was most concerned about when ordering whiting and it became the least issue with the meal. Fried rice: meh Jollof rice: I feel like the peas and carrots were just edible ornaments. Much like the green sprinkles they had on the chicken and mac. No real additive to the flavor of the dish and I personally didn't care for it. I mean it gave it a different texture in some parts and color but I rather good food than aesthetics. The rice has a spicy kick to it fair warning. I can't speak on the authenticity but I thought it was better than their signature fried rice. Mac and cheese: I don't believe it should've been called mac and cheese. I tasted no cheese. When I think mac and cheese I think southern mac and cheese which is cheesy, has sharp cheddar cheese, and soft noodles. This had none of that. It was like eating a side of stiff rigid mac noodles that was boiled in some seasoned water earlier in the day and now is being served later in the day where it's just stuck together room temperature elbow pasta."

"Wonderful family owned African soul food Diner. If you are ever in Newark New Jersey you owe it to yourself to go by their spot. Wonderful people and great food!"