African Harambee: User Reviews

Wonderful!
By Amanda8404 from Bridgeport, July 27, 2008

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I was so impressed with the food here. I brought my mother in law, who was nervous about trying a new kind of food, and she loved it, too. She got a spinach and sweet potato dish, and the spinach was absolutely perfect. I got a coconut rice dish with tomatoes and my husband got a spicy lentil dish and it was all spectacular. The spicy dishes were really, really spicy, which we loved. It was all vegetarian, which is nice, because a lot of places only have one or two meatless options. However, there were plenty of meat and seafood dishes for those who want it. Everyone's food is served on one platter, on top of a huge round piece of bread. It was affordable but still really nice and the owner was very welcoming.

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Amazing food !
By adreacox from rogers park, June 13, 2008

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We dined at African Harambee last night at it was absolutely delicious! We were impressed with all 6 entrees we ordered and would find it hard to pick a favorite:) The African wine and beer were a great compliment to the food. The owner was very gracious and the service was excellent. I highly recommend dining here; go sooner than later as this restaurant will likely become very popular with a long line of eager patrons!

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You know you're home when.....
By Emily from Humboldt Park, June 8, 2008

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I've been to African Harambee probably close to 10 times in the past 6 months. The intimacy of the place explains why I'm on a first-name basis with the staff and bodes will for a good experience every time I visit. This is a great place to bring people not familiar with African cuisine or those wanting a good African beer. If you like more well-known places like Ethiopian Diamond, try this one. You won't be disappointed!

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Wonderful Sunday Surprise
By Tam2Del from Hyde Park, March 31, 2008

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My husband and I wanted to try something different so after researching we decided to try African Harambee. Sisay sat us and we began our journey into Africa. We started with African Summer rolls served with a wonderfuly seasoned sweet and spicy sauce. After a short wait came our main entrees Peanut Stew served on couscous for me, Jollof Rice with lamb for my husband and Peixe a Lumbo served on Injera Bread (Tilapia and shrimp), which was the STANDOUT dish for the table. A special note must be made of how great and fresh the salad that came with each entree is. All about this place is AWESOME! The service is so wonderful, Sisay was so helpful and added greatly to our whole time, he even gave us samples of the best South African wine to pair with our meal. Adding to all this was the wonderfully presented and tasty dessert. I have the orange sherbet (divine) and my husband had the house special dessert Hamambee Pastery, a fried piece of heaven that includes pieces of chocolate, four different nuts, cranberries, dates and raisins, served with ice cream (can't even begin to tell you how good this taste). We dined for three hours, enjoying our trip to other place. We recommand this place to everyone.

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Great food and service
By Rachel from Rogers Park, February 27, 2008

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I love African Harambee!! The food is so, so good. Great flavors, not too salty or spicy. The service is great. Very accomodating and polite. Sisay is a great conversationalist, too. It has a neighborhood feel even though it's not really in a residential area.

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By Charles from lakeview, November 29, 2007

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now this was a dining experience to remember! it was my first time eating african cuisine, and i had no idea what to order and if i would enjoy it. the waitress was very helpful in guiding me through the menu, and the owner stopped by and chatted with me about the fare and a little about its history. at the end of my experience the owner brought out a complimentary dessert consisting of nuts, dates, dried fruits and african chocolate in a fried pastry. wow! i will be back.

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Great food, great service
By Zonker from Lakeview, November 9, 2007

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Not only does African Harambee provide a great assortment of foods from many African countries, but the owner is very adept at providing an educational experience about the origins of each dish. Great food, great people. Highly recommended.

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Great New Restaurant
By JCAB from Rogers Park, September 28, 2007

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I love this restaurant! I’ve tried nearly everything on the menu at this point and have yet to be disappointed. The staff is also incredibly pleasant and helpful. They make you feel like you’re a guest in their home. The African Harambee is a much needed addition to the restaurant scene in Rogers Park.

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First time with African Food
By Nathan from Irving Park, September 19, 2007

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I visited African Harambee's on a Monday afternoon with some visiting family members who wanted to try something a little adventurous; we were NOT disappointed. We were fortunate enough to be waited on by the owner himself who took the time to recommend both food (wonderful) and beer (excellent food companion) selections for the three of us. He also explained how some of our savory meals were prepared. I would highly recommend the "Dried Fruit Curry" paired with the "injera" bread (a soft, spongy sourdough-like bread) for a truly unique dish. We ended the meal with some fantastic coffee that is roasted in house! I will certainly be returning (ABUNDANT parking, a plus for me). Food and beer prices are MORE than reasonable!

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