Afrikana in Birmingham

I visited this restaurant on 27/04/2025. The decor and furniture was very nice and cosy. The place looks really well maintained and you can feel a real conscious effort has been made to give the restaurant a authentic African experience. We ordered the special on the menu, which was lamb stripes on a brioche role with chips. And we ordered jollof rice. The food was delicious and the lamb was cooked really nicely. The jollof rice was nice and spicy and we were offered a variety of sauces. Also, the mocktails were very good Overall, the service was excellent and the staff were very polite and helpful. The food was good and at very decent prices so definitely worth a visit.

amazing food lovely decor thank you guys xx

Incredible flavours, for the mixed grill and it was delicious. The service was incredible, served by Zakki, who ensured me and the family were properly cared for. Atmosphere was great and very family friendly. Definitely recommend!

Cozy interior, great food and amazing hospitality.

I’ve been here a few times and have enjoyed the food atmosphere and service, we were served by Bilal a young lad who made our dining out experience great at Africana.

Very nice food! Tasty and good portion sizes! Recommend this place.

My first experience of attending Afrikana, and it didn’t disappoint. Our lovely waitress was attentive and dedicated to offering exceptional customer service. The support in food options helping us us navigate the menu offering lovely recommendations was equally helpful. Every choice of food chosen was great, from chickens, to salads and the amazing burrito’s. Difficult to fault this place when every aspect of our dining experience was surpassed. Thank you so much Mhanvir..

I loved my experience at Afrikana, the food was great and so was the service, Bilal was the waiter and he was a very respectful young-man also very funny, will 100% be coming down once again just for the service 💯

Afrikana never disappoints, always having good service and great atmosphere never have I been Afrikana and been disappointed big up to Bilal who served us last Sunday making us feel comfortable to order and making us feel safe.

My waiter Bilal helped my experience at Afrikana, the food was brilliant!

Absolutely loved our dinner at Afrikana! The food was packed with flavor and beautifully presented. What truly made the evening special was our waiter, Bilal who made the service 10x better.

had a 10/10 experience food was just as expected and had the most amazing customer service. Cheers to Bilal for making the experience so good

Had a great experience at Afrikana! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the food was absolutely delicious. I was served by a gentleman named Bilal who provided amazing customer service — friendly, attentive, and made the visit even better. I’m really pleased with my trip and will definitely be recommending Afrikana to my friends and family. Can’t wait to come back!

Great experience, good food lovely atmosphere. Served by Bilal who was really helpful and made sure our experience was a good one

The experience I had in Afrikana was amazing. The service was extraordinary especially Bilal who was kind, respectful and always made sure we had everything we needed and was comfortable. Would definitely recommend and will definitely go again.

Visited this place first time via recommendation and was everything I was told from the atmosphere to the food was just amazing would defo recommend and our service was so much more appreciated due to our waiter Bilal who just knew how to make us smile.

Had an amazing experience at Afrikana! The food was absolutely bangin, full of flavor and cooked to perfection. Big shoutout to our waiter Bilal who was super helpful, respectful, and made the whole visit even better. Will definitely be coming back!

Visited to Afrikana recently and honestly had a great time. The place has a nice vibe, the music and atmosphere were on point, and the food was proper good – full of flavour and came out fresh. What really stood out though was the service. I was served by Bilal and he was honestly spot on – really friendly, easy to talk to, and made sure we were looked after the whole time. You can tell he actually cares about the customers. Made the whole experience even better. Will definitely be back soon!

Lovely food, our waiter Bilal was fantastic, amazing service and really enjoyed our time as a family.

Had an incredible experience at Afrikana! The atmosphere was vibrant, the food was full of flavor, and everything was beautifully presented. A special shoutout to our waiter, Bilal, who truly elevated the evening with his warm personality and exceptional service. He was attentive and made us feel right at home. Highly recommend Afrikana for anyone looking for great food and even better vibes5 stars all the way!

amazing food amazing service wonderful experience bilal was amazing. top place to get food

Amazing food the waiter Bilal helped with picking out some of the nicest food I have ever had very amazing ambience and the food came out very quickly.

Amazing food the food was higher quality and the waiter bilal was fantastic with the service spoke like a true gentleman.

Everything about this restraunt was amazing especially bilal very kind person helped us with the best food of our life he should get a raise as very nice person everything about this was excellent will be visting again soon

I had a wonderful time here, I highly recommend as everything is just perfect, from the service to the food to the atmosphere our waiter Bilal ensured that we had a good experience as he kept coming back and checking if we had everything we needed I will definitely recommend.

Honestly I had an amazing time here. The service from Bilal was amazing. I would definitely be coming back here due to the respect and kindness from the workers as well as the food Xx

amazing service… i was served by bilal. Top man for the job. he made sure the experience was at max and was there at service needed.. defo recommended!!!

I had an incredible experience at Afrikana. Bilal went above and beyond to make sure we were well looked after and had everything we needed. The service was exceptional, and the entire team—especially Bilal—was so kind and respectful. The food was also amazing. I’ll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend it

Afrikana is a delightful dining experience that truly stands out in the vibrant Birmingham food scene. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, which made it the perfect spot for a casual meal. Thanks to the delicious food and Bilal's outstanding service, my meal at Afrikana felt truly special and well worth every penny. It's not just about the food; it's about the overall experience, and Bilal played a significant role in making my visit unforgettable. I highly recommend Afrikana to anyone looking for a fantastic meal coupled with exceptional service. I can't wait to return!

The experience was amazing, I was served by bilal and he made sure we had the best experience possible at afrikana

I recently dined at Afrikana in Birmingham, and I had a fantastic experience. The highlight of the evening was definitely our waiter, Bilal. He was incredibly attentive and made sure our needs were met throughout the meal. His friendly demeanor and extensive knowledge of the menu really enhanced our dining experience. Bilal went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable and satisfied, making us feel welcomed. I highly recommend Afrikana, especially if you get Bilal as your waiter!

I had an amazing experience at Afrikanas. Bilal was great and made sure we had an awesome experience as he had great energy and was quick and helpful. overall afrikanas has delicious food and amazing service

I had a fantastic time here. The food was delicious and cooked perfectly. I was served by Bilal and he was brilliant. He was very respectful and quick and I definitely would recommend this to someone else and will 100% be coming here more often.

I had a fantastic experience at Afrikana! The food was absolutely delicious, full of vibrant flavours that really stood out. Bilal, who served us, was exceptional—always attentive and friendly, ensuring we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Great atmosphere, great food, and excellent service! Highly recommended.

i had an amazing time in afrikana, bilal in particular was lovely he was super helpful and hardworking and made the experience 10 times better.

My experience at Afrikana was absolutely amazing, I was served by Bilal he was a great help and made sure that we got the full experience and got everything we needed. Would definitely recommend!!!

Had a great experience at Afrikana Birmingham! The food was delicious, and the atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming. A big thanks to our waiter, Bilal, who provided amazing service throughout—super friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely looked after. Will definitely be coming back!

I had a fantastic experience at Afrikana. I was served by bilal and he was welcoming and attentive without being overbearing. Our server Bilal was also friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and made great recommendations. Drinks and dishes arrived promptly, and everything was served with a smile. It's clear the team takes pride in providing top-notch service.

Our family dining experience at Afrikana Birmingham was nothing short of amazing! From the moment we walked through the door, we were greeted with warm smiles and attentive service that made us feel completely at home. The staff was not only friendly but also incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, helping us choose dishes that suited our tastes. The atmosphere of the restaurant was simply enchanting. The decor was tastefully done, creating a warm and inviting space, while the soft, soothing music playing in the background added to the overall tranquility of the environment. We appreciated how the lighting was just right—neither too bright nor too dim—which allowed us to enjoy our meal in a relaxed setting. What truly stood out was the fact that the entire meal was Halal, which was a big plus for our family. Each dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented, making our dining experience even more enjoyable. We sampled a variety of items from the menu, and every bite was delicious, leaving us all delighted and satisfied. Overall, our visit to Afrikana Birmingham was a treasured experience filled with great food, wonderful company, and a serene ambiance. We left with full bellies and happy hearts, looking forward to our next visit!

Service was amazing , J in particular was very accommodating , my faves were the chicken Mac and cheese and the beauty and beast drink .

Really amazing service and food was nice Manvie was very sweet aswell

Food was brilliant, really nice atmosphere, prices are reasonable. I love the Afrikaan brother who served us, lovely character and vibe

I wish I could give them 5 star rating considering the food amazing, also the atmosphere was great. The only thing that let down the experience was the service from the waiting staff. I had to physically approach them to ask to change the cutlery on the table we were sat on as they cutlery had stains, no one came to check if we needed anything, waiting staff seems young and since age is not the main factor, they do need more training to provide better customer service. I cant fault the food it was great.

Had Nacho's, beef burger, and chicken. The food was excellent all round. I would say the chicken is better cooked and more flavoursome than nandos!

Sunday 30 March I really want to thank the staff named H who worked very VERY hard and did an excellent job. I thank you H for your wonderful work, your professionalism and your warm welcome.👌👌👌 Best wishes

great service, served by tee, very efficient and great waiter

Food was so GOOD! Wings especially!!!

My visit at this restaurant was on of the best the staff are really friendly n provide good service tee was our waiter and was really pleased with my experience.

Food was delicious and spot on. The service was exceptional; my server Tee was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu.

Food was great. Tee gave good service

Food was decent. Service was excellent by tee.

Food was great and the vibe was excellent, great service by Tee. Will be coming back

Get service by tee and was very helpful

Thanks to Zak and Tee my experience was wonderful, they gave exceptional service and food was meh.

Food was amazing and best service by tee

Muy buen servicio y muy acogedor. Me lo pasé muy bien la comida era deliciosa. Y las bebidas donde increíble también Servido por tee.

I don't put bad reviews but I had to share this bad experience yesterday i had beef steak ( meat the steak ) which was asked with full done cooked, when food was delivered I tried it was like more chewing meat and when I checked it was not fully done , I told and showed staff they agreed and took steak from table and brought it back after max 15 20 seconds and I was surprised they gave same steak more heat and steak was not still ready as I was fasting and hungry I still gave it a try by saying nothing later while reaching home I started feeling my stomach is going to be disturbed and finally I did vomit on way home , not sure if it was due temperature , food handling pr re heating same steak but all I can say this place isnot for steak as it was not served as asked and flavour on steak was also plain

I booked a table for my husbands birthday back in december 2nd 2024 and i know its a pretty late review but this place left such a wonderful experience for us. Huge thank you to the black guy who wears glasses he was amazing sorted out a cake for my husband and started playing william its my birthday tune!! Thank you so much for making his birthday soo memorable. Xx

The service was absolutely disgusting, they had only 2 staff members serving tables full of customers i waited over an hour for food to arrive. I ended up leaving because they took so long to just bring us our food. They served multiple online orders and other tables but did not bring our food. I would like to specifically like to complain about a specific staff member who referred to himself as “H”. A dark skinned man with glasses told me multiple times my order will be 5 minutes i waited much longer than 5 minutes. I went here to open my fast and i waited over an hour and still did not receive any food. I would rate this place even less than 1 star if i could. It took them half an hour to bring us our drinks as we were fasting and they brought us over a jug of water, and also the jug was absolutely filthy. I would not recommend going to this restaurant especially if you are opening a fast. This so called “H” needs to stop running around and doing laps around the restaurant and actually serve his customers to a good standard.

Lovely place always Impresses, decor lovely, a bit pricey but food is quality, very happy to take guests or family here, staff knowledgeable as well, keep it up. Came here again Feb 25 lovely food and vibe.

Excellent service from the team. Food and drinks came speedily. Everything was perfect start to finish. Highly recommended! Family friendly

The Manager was freindly and helpful We had 3 well seasoned lamb chops (exceptional) fries and jalloff rice (tasty) roughly £20

Haych was very accommodating enjoyed the experience music was 10/10

Where do I start? The service provided by Jay and Manvir was excellent!!!!!!!! They made is feel welcomed and comfortable. They were well presented and very polite. Love the atmosphere and will definitely return. FYI It was our 17th anniversary so dining here made the occasion memorable.

The food was amazing, so tasty and totally worth it! The service was fast and great. I'll definitely be back soon, you should totally try it.

Jay was an incredible server and the food was perfect!

Jay was an amazing server, he was attentive and very helpful. The food was perfect and very enjoyable

Jay was an amazing server 👏🏽 great food and better service would definitely come again

Jay served us specially well and amazing food

It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience and the food was amazing.

10/10 minus nothing. Delicious menu, can’t even fault anything. Seasoning and serving size was top notch, delicious drinks, and lovely customer service. I wish I knew this place sooner. My favourite food on the menu was rice and peas and mutton curry. Oh my gosh, tasted like heaven. Now that I have discovered this gem, they should expect me every weekend 😂.

love the place!!! the food is so good. my friend and i always come here after work to just relax. the staff is so friendly and the atmosphere is welcoming. deffo made it our hangout spot for months

Excellent service and great food

Fantastic service, amazing food if you want class, good food, great music and exquisite customer service choose Afrikana. They made my 21st with my family wonderful.

Food was very tasty and staff were on top of the service offering a great customer experience. Cocktails were made well too and reasonably priced compared to others.

I had an amazing experience at Afrikana! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was warm and inviting. The service was exceptional, especially from our waiter—he was attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal. His recommendations were spot on, and his professionalism truly stood out. The food was absolutely delicious—rich in flavor, beautifully presented, and full of authentic taste. Every dish was cooked to perfection, and you could tell a lot of care went into the preparation. Overall, the combination of incredible service and outstanding food made this a five-star experience. I’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great dining experience!

Nice food, excellent service from Jay and Manvir 👌🏽👌🏽

I went here with my family, and we all thoroughly enjoyed the meal. The interior was lovely, and the vibe was really inviting. The menu is extensive, which made it a bit hard to choose since there were so many great options! We ordered fish & chips and chicken wraps, and both were delicious. The wait for the food wasn’t long at all, and the staff were friendly and attentive. The food was reasonably priced, and we all left happy. I’d highly recommend this place to anyone—there’s something for everyone, and the atmosphere makes it a great spot for a meal!

Had a lovely meal with plenty of variety. The puff pastry was nice when dipped in their house chilli sauce as a starter. The meat platter was plenty of food for 3-4 people and the Mac n cheese was fresh, not a microwave job like you find in many other places! The steak was cooked a little more well done than requested and the waiter kindly offered several times to change it but we told him not to worry as it was still nice and I’d rather not waste food. All the food was hot and tasty with different marinades and condiments. The Afrikana house marinade was the best pick of the bunch. Service was great and genuinely friendly from every staff member who regularly checked in to make sure we were ok and that the food was fine, and it was genuine care rather than asking as a formality. A nice night all round, thank you. Visited again Jan 2025, service was great and tried the Big Poppa burger meal this time with spicy marinated chips and a prawn starter which was all awesome.

Beautiful interior, waiter Echike was very warm and welcoming. Food delicious and full of flavour ♥️

It was so much better than I could have expected. It was quiet for some reason, but oh my days was it good. If you ever go ask for Jay! He’s an amazing host, so thoughtful and genuine. He really made it worth the 5 stars. Can confidently say that I have a reason to go to Birmingham ahain!

Very impressed with the steak, 🥩, one of the best I've had in a long time. The fried island fish and chips also great Would definitely recommend

I had a lovely time at Afrikana. Lovely decor and well seasoned and presented food! I’ll visit again.

Food was 10/10 Great customer service from H

***HIGHLY RECOMMENDED*** 7/10. Visited here on 3rd Jan 2025 after 4 years. Originally, I had given them 1 star with the below comment "Shockingly salty .. service very slow. Only good thing was the wings.* This time round excellent food and service to match with it. Ordered spicey chicken on the toast that had lovely flavour. Fish and Chips was the star of the show well balanced, breaded, and their tarter sauce was 👌. The Jambalaya was nice too, but nothing was as good as the fish, especially with the saucy fries. Moving on to the service, Jay made excellent suggestions and his managed to bring back the stars up to 4 from 1. Will be visiting again later, and if the service and food are the same, it will be one of my 5 star places to eat. One small suggestion is that the macaroni needs a little more nuttiness and thicker sauce/seasoning. Thanks, Jay and Afrikana.

A warm inviting place and amazing food! Our waiters were Tousif and Jay on a Saturday afternoon. Great tasting food, nice, big portions, a clear allergen list, good atmosphere, an excellent choice we made out of all the other places around Ladypool rd. Everything we ordered was fresh and cooked just right.

Comida increíble y el servicio era 10 / 10! Gran ambiente; nos atendieron Jay y Touseef y siempre estaban comprobando que teníamos todo lo que necesitamos. Hemos estado en la sucursal de Manchester y esta no decepcionó. La comida fue cocinada a la perfección; el tamaño de la porción era excelente! Incluso a los niños les encantó; los mantuvo callados mientras comían. En general, 5 * comida y servicio, sin duda volveremos de nuevo la próxima vez que estemos en Birmingham, gracias chicos!

Great experience at Afrikaana - Manvir and Haych provided superb service. Food was top notch - would definitely come here again.

Amazing food & the service was 10/10! Great atmosphere; we were served by Jay and Touseef and they were always checking to see we had everything we need. We have been to the Manchester branch and this one did not disappoint. The food was cooked to perfection; the portion size was excellent! Even the kids were loving it; kept them quiet whilst they ate. Overall, 5* food and service, will definitely be back again the next time we're in Birmingham, thanks guys!

I loved the african jollof it was really nice. The staff was lovely and food came quick it was a lovely experience

it’s was a nice and warm atmosphere but a little too quiet. Jay was really kind and got things to us quickly

I loved the management and all 🥰 I loved the music And lastly, the food was amazing

Afrikana offers a vibrant atmosphere, deliciously authentic food, and exceptional service. The food is packed with flavor, and the drinks were equally delightful. A special thanks to Shantel, our waitress, whose warmth, attentiveness, and menu knowledge made our visit unforgettable. Highly recommended.

Really enjoyed the food and the staffs were loving

Amazing service, great food. Would definitely come again !!

The food was flavoursome and they have many options to pick from. Great presentation and the portion size was decent. However, I had to reduce my ratings as the service was not pleasant at all. While the staff were polite, they had an urgency for us to exit, as well as other customers too. I noticed that this happened on both occasions. It would have been understandable if they were busy that day, however, on both occasions, the restaurant was not busy at all.

Fantástico servicio y comida de Jay y Touseef. ¡El pescado con papas fritas de la isla era nuestro favorito! El pino Colada era increíble también. Definitivamente volveremos, en Shah Allah.

Fantastic African fusion food. They have a mix of traditional African food like Jollof, goat curry and Bunny Chow. The service has always been faily good, even at peak times. The drinks (mocktails) are excellent and refreshing. The only issue would be the lack of nearby parking and very poor mobile service.

Been gone to other AFRICANA restaurants this deff stood out nice atmosphere our waiter haych was not not pushy he helped with the menu also recommend the best dishes. I have to say the waitering was done in such manner that he read our faces of we needed and how to help and make things right So 5stars. Thank you for the experience

Our server Tee was friendly and helpful. Had a lovely evening!