ChòpnBlọk
West African restaurant · Downtown ·
West African cuisine with jollof rice, plantains, and suya
West African cuisine with jollof rice, plantains, and suya
"Took home a Bib Gourmand—recognition of great food at great prices—and, per Michelin, this designation signals 'good quality food for a good value' and is often a 'personal favorite' among inspectors." - H. Drew Blackburn
"Born from Chef/owner Ope Amosu’s Nigerian heritage, this small stand inside The Post is casual but stylish, decorated with traditional African touches, books and vinyl. West African flavors dominate — jollof rice, coconut curry and rice bowls — with standout dishes like the golden bowl (smoky jollof jambalaya, motherland curry, yaji vegetables and stewed plantains with chicken or shrimp), tender polo club suya beef skewers dusted with yaji peanut pepper spice, and plantain bread served in crème anglaise." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Don’t let the long line in front of ChopNBlok fool you, you’ll be at the counter ordering in no time at the front of the stylish counter. The fast-casual West African spot in the Post Market food hall specializes in bowls that combine flavors from around the continent. Get a Trad bowl with smoky jollof rice and sweet caramelized kelewele, or just get a few orders of minnie beef pies and celebrate the Astros in the food court. How to get there: Drive (eight minutes) or take a pedicab (eight minutes)" - chelsea thomas, gianni greene
"Expanded from a food stall in Downtown’s Post Houston, this new standalone Montrose restaurant is a vibrant celebration of the African diaspora that you can see, feel, and taste. While taking in the intricate decor, diners can indulge in robust combinations of West African staples like sweet plantains in Nigerian beef red stew, and perfectly charred suya, tender skewered beef served with a yaji peanut pepper spice. The cocktails, many of which are made with African spirits, are also something to behold. Try the Dodo Old Fashioned, a mix of spiced plantain blended with bourbon, palm sugar, and bitters that’s garnished with bruleed plantain, or the Chopman, a refreshing combination of gin, citrus, hibiscus grenadine, cucumber, mint, orange soda, and bitters." - Brianna Griff
"This Montrose fast-casual gem is as much a celebration of West African culture as a culinary destination. Afro-modern design meets vibrant textures, including custom wallpaper by Nigerian artist Uzo Njoku, books from Third Ward’s Black- and woman-owned Kindred Stories, and warm lighting highlighting every thoughtful detail. A curated vinyl display featuring Solange and Sade and mural-style wallpaper depicting African village life deepens the sense of place. Signature dishes like the buka red stew with braised short rib and plantains, the Black Star bowl with Yassa curry, and Waakye fried rice are rich and bold. The bar is stocked with rare African spirits, so make time for a cocktail. The Dodo Old Fashioned, a mix of spiced plantain blended with bourbon, palm sugar, and bitters, and a garnish of bruleed plantain, or the Chopman, a refreshing combination of gin, citrus, hibiscus grenadine, cucumber, mint, orange soda, and bitters, are both standouts." - Marcy de Luna