Review: Inglewood’s Two Hommés Blends California With West African Flavors | Eater LA

"Set on the corner of La Brea and Centinela in Inglewood, this warmly lit restaurant brings a California lens to West African food in a refreshed, elegant space that now feels fully in harmony with its ambitious menu. I come for intensely flavorful dishes like sticky, vibrantly spiced honey berbere chicken bites, root beer–braised short ribs with whipped yams, and what I consider the city’s best jollof rice, a spicy tomato-based rice that’s delightfully smoky, packs formidable heat, and can be added to any dish or enjoyed as a main topped with herby lamb chops, branzino, or deeply soulful barbecue jerk cauliflower that carries a slight heat. The menu also includes lamb and white bean hummus, a generous serving of garlic noodles made with garlic butter and teriyaki that satisfy both vegans and omnivores, and Ghanaian hot black pepper sauce for those feeling adventurous. Brunch is a highlight, with shrimp and grits kicked up with jollof cream sauce and berbere chicken paired with brown sugar–infused waffles. A compelling cocktail program features drinks like the cooling Mezcalifornia, made with Espadin mezcal, cucumber juice, and grapefruit syrup, and the Sentinela Sour with whiskey, lime, soursop, and ginger. Inside, bright walls, West African art and pillows, imported light fixtures from Ghana, custom banquette seating, and shelves of eye-catching knick-knacks create an enveloping, stylish atmosphere that makes weekend brunch or dinner feel special. Given its popularity and proximity to SoFi Stadium, making a reservation is the best way to beat the pre-event crowds." - Mona Holmes