Afrikiko
West African restaurant · Westwood
9625 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77036
Highlights
Authentic Ghanaian eats: goat soup, fish stew, jollof rice
Authentic Ghanaian eats: goat soup, fish stew, jollof rice
"At Afrikiko, each dish tastes like it was made for you because you have an in with the cooks in the back. In other words, this is Houston’s best Ghanaian food. The tiny Westwood joint’s jollof rice is slightly sweet with a little acidity from the tomato base, the mounds of waakye have been smoked to high heaven, and the flaky, fried tilapia dissolves into fluffy, house-made banku. Afrikiko is for a relaxed weeknight when you’re in the mood for jollof rice or to make friends with the regulars who sip malt beer nightly." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene
"Whether Nigeria or Ghana makes the best jollof rice is up for debate, but this beloved Ghanaian restaurant, located off of Bissonnet Street and the Southwest Freeway, makes a strong case. Enjoy classics like goat pepper soup, beef stew, egusi soup, and cassava in a casual, convivial atmosphere." - Brittany Britto Garley
"We don’t fully understand how all of the magic that happens at the Westwood restaurant Afrikiko is contained by four walls. You’re taken care of at this Ghanaian spot with a bowl of warm water for hand-washing between dishes. Few other places make meat pies that welcome you like a guest of honor and serve great jollof. The dishes here are exceptional—from rich, nutty banku served with fluffy fufu to groundnut soup with tilapia that makes us question if we’ve ever truly tasted tilapia before this." - gianni greene
"We don’t fully understand how all of the magic that happens at the Westwood restaurant Afrikiko is contained by four walls. At this Ghanaian spot you’re taken care of with a bowl of warm water for hand-washing between dishes. There are few other places making meat pies that welcome you like a guest of honor and serve great jollof. The dishes here are exceptional—from rich, nutty banku served with fluffy fufu to groundnut soup with tilapia that makes us question if we’ve ever truly tasted tilapia before this. photo credit: Liz Silva photo credit: Liz Silva photo credit: Liz Silva photo credit: Liz Silva photo credit: Liz Silva Pause Unmute Food Rundown Waakye With Tilapia Smoky rice and peas make up the waakye. Order yours with the tender tilapia and spicy shito. photo credit: Liz Silva Beef Meat Pies The beef meat pies here are some of the best in Houston and a must-order dish at Afrikiko. They’re filled with seasoned beef, and the crust is so flaky and buttery that the Pillsbury Doughboy should be taking notes. photo credit: Liz Silva Banku With Beef And Groundnut soup Banku here is served with a bowl of earthy groundnut soup that tastes like a savory melted peanut butter. Get beef added to your soup to scoop with the banku. photo credit: Liz Silva Jollof Rice The jollof rice at Afrikiko restaurant is subtly sweet and coated in tomato. It’s pillowy soft and full of robust flavors that can stand on their own. photo credit: Liz Silva" - Gianni Greene
"A harmonious ode to the wonders of Ghana, Afrikiko brings the seasonings and delights of Ghanaian cuisine to Southwest Houston. The groundnut soup and fufu will fill you up and provide leftovers. The fried fish with stew, priced at $10, more than satisfies without emptying your wallet, and the egusi soup, made of egusi seeds, is a hearty meal." - Lane Gillespie
