Ruth's Buka

African restaurant · Fairfax

"Known for its egusi soup, efo riro, and smoky jollof rice. Started by Ruth Ogbe, originally an underground kitchen." - Becky Duffett

Dig Into West African Food in the Bay Area With Star Chef Pierre Thiam - Eater SF

5250 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601 Get directions

ruthsbuka.com

@ruthsbuka

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