Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieNo-frills African outlet with counter service & a pictorial menu demystifying the exotic fare.
What to order: Jollof Rice · Kebab · Waakye · Banku and Okra StewFrom Google Maps reviews.
I thnk Dey shld pay heed to instructions or better dish out stews n shito separately. Food came soaked with oil. This is just part of the food. I think I’m going to throw the rest away. You guys shld do better. You cld just separate everything n make buying from you easier
Horrible service!!! Acted like they didn’t want to greet or serve us!! Paid 20 a plate and we got the bottom of the pot burned rice!!! I use to like them back in the day so I figured I would go back I had a taste for some African food… but I will for sure never go back and I hope they do better on their customer service and food but they won’t get my money anymore
🍽️ Papaye – A Bronx staple that never misses on flavor. I’ve been coming to Papaye for years—since living in the Bronx—and it’s truly a household name in the community. The food has always held it down, especially the kebabs, which are still one of my go-to orders whenever I’m back in the city. The service has improved over time, but there’s still room for more warmth and enthusiasm. That extra effort would elevate the customer experience, but it seems like they know their food speaks for its
From the Jul 1, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.