Afrizi

My wife and I visited Afrizi for our anniversary after a recommendation from a friend, and it was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The food was incredibly flavourful, fresh, and truly touched our souls with its authenticity - you can tell every dish is made with love and tradition. We enjoyed everything we ordered: the perfectly fried plantains, juicy chicken wings, delicious mutton stew with jollof rice, and the chicken stew with jollof rice. Every bite was a delight! To make our celebration extra special, the lovely team surprised us with complimentary puff-puffs topped with biscoff, coconut, and pistachios - such a thoughtful and delicious touch. The staff were warm, polite, and provided exceptional customer service throughout our meal. We also loved their niche selection of beers and ciders, which paired wonderfully with the food. Overall, it was a 10/10 experience. Afrizi is truly a hidden gem in Basingstoke, and we can’t wait to return to try even more dishes. Highly recommend for anyone looking for authentic Nigerian cuisine and a wonderful dining experience!

We went for a different Sunday lunch. The reviews are always good and we’d not been The food was really good. We both had rice and peas but I had lamb and my wife had chicken. I also had a side of plantain as I love it. Drinks were a milkshake and a ginger and pineapple drinks Everything was excellent. The chicken stew was tasty and delicious and the lamb had a nice spice and was very full of flavour. The plantain wasn’t supper sweet which was good and both drinks were nice and refreshing. Rice and peas were nice and cooked perfectly. The staff were polite and prompt and food came very quickly. Would definitely recomend! 👍🏻

A casual restaurant for friends and family. We ordered: gizzado, mix grill suya, garlic bread, beans and plantain. All dishes were delicious, the gizzard was a bit sweeter than I thought but not in a bad way. The chicken suya tasted nicer than the beef - for the salad I think it would be nicer if the lettuce wasn’t chopped so the meat could be wrapped with the lettuce. Garlic bread was slightly disgusting as it didn’t have a strong garlic profile, it felt more like toast with butter only. Drinks- guava, strawberry and mango smoothie was fresh. The milo smoothies was a bit too sweet and heavy for my taste. The restaurants decor is very nice and feels lively. Ama, Kiara and Zara were the staff we interacted with and everyone was friendly. Kiara was our server and the one we interacted with the most, she was very friendly and made the dining experience more pleasant. The menu on the website and in the one in the restaurant is a bit different, I think both menus need to be updated to the most recent one. Would come back again and try other dishes.

An absolute must for any vegan in the area. So happy we found this place, and when we are anywhere within a reasonable radius, we will return to sample more from their (well labelled) menu. Sadly we arrived a little late in the day after struggling to find it, but the staff were so kind and accommodating and nothing seemed too much trouble. We ordered quickly, which was an easy task as the vegan options were very clearly displayed on the menu and our food was served beautifully presented, hot and fresh and in a timely manner. We opted to share a main of fried rice with mushroom stew and a sharer of loaded vegan plantain, both of which were absolutely delicious. Conscious of the kitchen closing soon, we ordered desserts half way through our meal, though staff assured us that we needn’t rush. Upon finishing our first course we were promptly served with a perfect vegan chocolate brownie with ice cream and ‘puff puffs’, fried dough balls covered with chocolate and raspberry syrup and crunchy pieces, which we absolutely loved! If we had only had more time I would have gladly sampled more right there and then, which isn’t to say that their portions aren’t good. We were both absolutely stuffed, but sadly we live miles away so who knows when we will come back… but we definitely will! Also, the tropical juice drinks are super tasty, especially the punch.

I couldn’t have been more pleased to have revisited Afrizi again after moving out of the area all those years ago. Having been a relatively regular diner back when they first opened in 2022. The quality and flavour of their food is still brilliant, if not, even more so than prior. Photographed: mutton stew, jollof rice, chicken wings, puff puff. The growth of their menu is profound, it’s been carefully thought out to guarantee there’s something for everyone. But the true highlight of Afrizi is its staff. Everyone is as welcoming and warm as I remember, it’s as though nothing is ever too much. It’s really is no surprise to hear of their accolades and achievements so far!

Afrizi is a Nigerian based restaurant that is quite simply under appreciated. The food is traditional, tasty and wholesome. The food gives that 100% home cooking and natural flavours. The portions are not large at all and I would recommend getting a side of plantain, which was amazing by the way. The clientele was minimal when we visited, which is a bonus for those of us hunting a real experience and taste. Great vegan food. The only 2 things I woukd recommend, 1 real plates and cutlery, and 2 don't skimp on the rice, a little more rice would make these dishes. We had the 2 mushroom steams, and they were goooood!! I had rice and beans. For our fellow ND diners, this is a quiet yet amazing spot not to be overlooked.

We do enjoy African food, and coming across this well-regarded cafe/ restaurant was a pleasant surprise. Our two boys loved the food despite initially saying it was too early to eat, plus they also originally wanted something else nearby! However, we were glad to have given Afrizi a try. We ordered Nigerian jollof rice/mutton stew and rice/ beans/chicken stew ‐ warms the soul on a chilly night, and this was definitely a treat today. Milk/fruit shakes are nicely done. 👌 The one thing is that we felt that the plantain for the fried plantain and plantain chips could have been riper, which would have made it slightly sweeter than it was. Other than that, the overall meal went down very quickly and without any complaints.

Tried jollof rice with chicken stew on the staff’s recommendation and it was amazing! The guy who served me was very friendly and helpful, and the service was excellent. Great food and great hospitality — will definitely come back