Deli Boyz

This little corner deli serves up African soul food like you’ve never had before. I see people calling it a tad expensive. I thought the same until I saw the portion size. It’s enough to feed 3 people. The flavors are incredible and the service was fast and helpful. Really excited to go back and try more items

Food was delicous! We went at 12:30am, they were really busy so the food was about a 30min wait but it was worth it. I can definitely see why they charge the prices they do. The portions are plentiful and beyond delicous. The lamb suya had to be my favorite. The mac and cheese was creamy, I've had better Senegalese jollof but it was flavorful and delicous none the less. I will definitely be going back when I'm in town. The area isn't the best though so if you're not from here be aware there can be a lot going on. (Not the best picture, it was late and we were hungry.)

I wanted to get lunch and I had a number of issues. I could not understand what the guy was saying. His accent was strong. They had all the food covered and as he is saying what he has which I could not understand, he wasn't showing me. I believe as your saying what you have you should be showing the customer. How do I know if the food looks edible? I'm not too much of a fan for stores that don't attend to their customers. The customer is the reason you have business. I won't be going back to this store.

It’s mixed reviews but I had to go see for myself. The atmosphere is like a typical bodega in Harlem nothing fancy. How many delis are making steak, lamb, etc? Yes, the prices are pretty high; however, NYC restaurants are high too. The portion size is large that I had enough for my lunch. I ordered the rib-eye steak with Jollof rice. I forgot to take a picture but I enjoyed it. The steak was seasoned well and the Jollof rice was good. I am planning to visit again and order the lamb. I do recommend going when it’s less crowded to avoid the rush. I was much to go on Saturday and shockingly it was only 4 people in front of me and I patiently waited 20minutes. If you’re around Harlem and want a quick steak dinner or even lamb I highly suggest Deli Boyz.

I came all the way from Brooklyn. To taste the food . Lamb is delicious and Blackeyes peas with Onions oh My Goodness. It’s worth the trip to Harlem. And the price is amazing too so much food. Yes I will be back with friends.

The shop could be cleaner however the food was amazing they did not have any sweet plantains so I was quite disappointed as this was something I was looking forward. It seemed that they were just opening up shop but the opening times say something else. The food was great, I got lamb, tieb and bissap with mac and cheese. I must say it is quite overpriced.

It's my second time trying to buy the whole restaurant out how the delicious the food is. My waiting time was much shorter compared to my first experience which was like 3 hrs since the line was wrapped around the corner and I had went too early. After I was warmly greeted by and placed my order I had to add a few more items as I kept learning of the different menus. I took some food for my coworkers and they were amazed how good it was. I just cant wait to sit and eat my face off cuz I'm already thinking of which day I should return b4 the week is over. Hands down the best African food I've had since in NYC. I'll recommend anyone to give it a try.

The food yo!!! Mad! And the green sauce on the Lamb oh my!! Ten out of ten! But the area can sometimes be grey. It’s the Bronx on Tremont but order Uber Eats too they are very good!! One cook and server lady. Not like McDonald’s where it’s ten YNs in your food chatting and not professional long nails n and punany on ya food

The BBQ chicken was a surprise hit. I was not going to get it walking into the deli, since you can get BBQ chicken anywhere. However, the guy in front of me had a sample of it and said today it had ginger in it. The chicken was tender, flavorful and the ginger flavor blended well with the BBQ sauce. The jollof rice was flavorful and tasted good. It blended well with the peanut sauce I asked to top it with. The green sauce was a magical blend of herbs and garlic that tastes good with meat. I was disappointed with the lamb suyo which was tough and about 30$ It tasted good with the green sauce but very tough to eat. The guy in front of me said today they had a mac and cheese with salmon mixed in which sounded interesting, but I did not get. I do want to try their steak sandwich and if I pass Deli Boys again I would get a large order of that chicken One thing they should do is label some of their items so you know what they are. The staff was nice and offered people samples of some of the meats when they asked about it.

Finally got the chance to come here. Corner spot. I called beforehand to make sure they were open and they said open til 4am! lol. Once inside, they weren't that friendly. I had no idea what I was looking at but it all looked great. Finally got the guys attention and ordered a plate of jallof rice and turkey legs. Delicious! It was a big plate and it was $20. Definitely have to go back to try the other stuff. Just go straight to the guy at the counter and ask them what's what and order.

The food here is fucking bomb I grabbed the baked chicken, mac&cheese and jollof rice. Stepped out my comfort zone SOOOOOO GOOOODDD wow Dawn was so friendly and welcoming! Would return a million times

Was driving by and seen this place it's a deli so I was expecting food but while in line I seen someone in front of me get the steak so I decided to get it . Tbh it wasn't the best but wasn't the worst either .. for almost 34 dollars It could have been a little more tasty. I ordered my steak medium well and it more medium rare which I didn't like .. the rice was tasty and big servings . It's not a date spot more of a pick up and go . I would probably try the spot again but not anytime soon . Happy eating

Came here on a random Wednesday evening around 8pm. My friend & I heard about this place because they've gone viral for their food so we wanted to try it. There was an array of different foods. What caught my eye was the Mac n cheese and the lamb chop. That was my first time ever seeing lamb chops that were thick cut. They were $5 per chop. I ordered 3 with the cheesy good Mac n cheese & a cucumber salad. Everything tasted so good! My friend had the steak and jollof rice. The steak was an amazingly tender!

After seeing the viral Tik Tok from imma_eat_this, my best friend and I decided to give Deli Boyz a shot on a nondescript rainy Thursday early evening, since he lives about 2 blocks away. We were surprised to see so many people already waiting at 6PM in the rain -- with the line spanning around the corner to the closest house. Those who were ahead of us told us that the line usually spans much longer, and that they'd come all the way from Westchester to taste the fare. The line had sporadic, and unpredictable starts/stops. What we thought would be a half-hour max, turned out to be a 65 minute wait and a 90 minute ordeal in total to get our food. **Protip: Go with friends and have someone run and get a snack (there's McDonald's and Popeyes nearby) to nibble on while you wait. There was a bouncer handling the crowd, letting limited people in as if this place was having a limited release. Don't worry about cutters, as the locals (especially the elders) will cuss out anyone who tries to play. When you get inside, you realise that the place is super tiny and is run with about 5 people working -- one person handing orders, two people on the grill, one person at the cashier, and the aforementioned bouncer. On the opposite side of the grill is your standard bodega counter. I'm not sure if anyone actually purchases anything other than the hot food. The deli keeps busy and they are actually working super hard, so try to keep that in mind as you wait. The person handling orders had us stand in specific spots in the queue, which I liked, and he gave us a small sample of the goat as a form of appreciation for the long wait. We got two waakyes, one order of steak, and another order of lamb for $60. The waakye was seasoned, but wasn't the style my Ghanaian friend usually makes it, so I can't really judge it. The steak was nice and juicy, though it was cooked much more thoroughly than I'd have liked (I asked for medium-rare, it was a mix between medium and medium-well). Both the steak and the lamb had really good flavour, especially with the green sauce, which is key -- I thought the dijon mustard on the side was a bit overpowering. All in all, the food is completely fine fare and the wait would be acceptable if this was at a restaurant, but I don't know that I would seek out the food even if it WAS in a restaurant. That and the wait makes me think Deli Boyz was another case of overhyped Tik Tok fad.

Stopped in around 11pm about to check it out. Got the rib eye with jollof rice, and mac n cheese. Got the turkey wings and potatoes for the other. 1 Bissap drink, can of 7up, bottle of water and a juice for $70. The prices are not listed inside, their flyer posted here and what I was charged is completely different and off and of course the receipt has everything as 1 custom item. That's definitely a draw back from a service stand point. The portions were large enough to either split into 3 meals or between 2 people. The food was decent. I've had better and I've had worse. I was able to cute the steak with the plastic knife tho.

We went around 2pm the line was decent about 5 people ahead of us. It's like a typical Deli style spot be mindful it's a grab and go spot not a sit in. Staff was friendly everything on display looked good. Regular shoppers kept suggesting the green sauce which I do appreciate because it was delicious. We got lamb on the grill with the green sauce, white rice onions, peas & carrots, rasta the pasta with chicken , mac & cheese, Stew lamb in brown sauce (Sorry I forgot the name). The food was delicious I'm just not a fan of the Stew Lamb in the brown sauce. The portions were pretty decent and generous, Services quick.

My order of lamb came with jollof rice and onions. The lamb was seasoned well, tender and juicy. The jollof rice was undercooked and gooey. The flavors just were not there. The onions were too much for the plate and if that was a side, why!!?. I was unsatisfied. My daughter ordered the steak, it was well done seasoned well, tender and juicy. Her jollof rice must've come from the same pot because it was sticky and gooey too and without flavor. Deli Boyz was too hyped by social media. I would recommend their meat only but not the jollof rice. Customer service was undesirable. I asked for an item that was on the menu but due to the crowd, the guy wouldn't make the wrap, therefore I ended up getting that full plate. The ambiance was small and unappealing. The prices are decent.

I must amend already my previous review and bump it up to 3.5 stars for the steak. My second order of steak was more tender, juicier, and must have somehow been cooked to a lower temperature. They need to have a larger grill or expand the use of the grill currently in use to give them more room to grill the meats separately and continue cleaning that grill regularly. The initial social media reviews benefitted from short lines and correspondingly better food preparation. The chefs at Deli Boyz will have to get their processes under control to deliver up to the levels of the social media reviews. At this point, Deli Boyz is not delivering up to those expectations and I would recommend going to Deli Boyz off peak when the line is short and they have time to prepare the food better. If they work out the kinks, Deli Boyz chefs will become a draw for the community and beyond. If they work out the inconsistencies and hone the process, Deli Boyz will stay on everyone's radar. Keep up the hard work. 3.5 stars!

Let me start off by saying couldn't find parking. Police would not let you double park. The place was packed and for good reason the food is top-tier. It's like somebody's African mother is in the back cooking. It's a cornucopia of people of color FYI, it's a pork free environment, serving beef, chicken, and lamb. I was there for the lamb. I have my own ribs and the second order of lamb shoulder. Neither one disappointing. I only wish it was closer to me being that I live in Connecticut will definitely be going back again and again.

It is absolutely delicious and the customer service is 5 star The lady who helped us was so sweet. I had lamb chops so tender and seasoned to perfection. The Black Eyed peas are so good, and I mean slap yo mama good. The lamb peanut butter stew oh Madh'allah just a beautiful shop. From California to Harlem, I'm so glad I came here and will forever be back.

Literally just finished eating lunch from here. Came here on my lunch break as they were opening up so there was no line. They didn't have many of the menu items available , so not sure if certain items are only available on certain days or later on in the day . Went with the lamb , green sauce and jollof rice . Disclaimer , I hate rice any kind of rice , I literally would eat around rice . However , I tasted the jollof and babyyyy , it was so good . My fiancé is not a fan of lamb , however he really enjoyed their lamb. The lamb was so flavorful and the green sauce and onions added some great flavors to the dish . It's a small store , however , the wait time was not long but again we were like the third person there . Oh and we got food leftover as we ordered extra lamb and there was a lot of rice under the lamb.

As soon as I walked into Deli Boys there were six people in front of me. I was willing to wait and not let me tell you it was worth it. I ordered jollof rice with 4 pieces of lamb shoulder along with some sweet plantains. I could tell just from the food's aroma that my food was packed with flavor! My mouth was watering from the time I picked up my food and throughout the 45 min drive back home. My daughter and I devoured this delectable meal. I will definitely go back to Deli Boys and try more food!

I've been going to deli boyz since before it went viral. The lines were always long but the food has always been worth it. The lamb, chicken, turkey wings, steak, jollof and Mac and cheese are phenomenal. The extra onions that they use to top the meat (I'm not sure of the traditional name) is the perfect addition to every meal. It's pricey but top notch food, the portions are large so I usually have leftovers for multiple meals. I hadn't been in a while because of all of the hype, but I went back two weekends ago and my chicken, jollof and mac were great. While it's expensive (I usually end up spending $30+) I typically have enough for 2-3 meals from the large servings. The staff is always friendly, even when dealing with the rowdy 4am after-club rush.

Saw a video about this place on IG and decided to check it out. Food was really good, tried the steak and lamb, with the sauces, love the fact that you see them grilling it and that it is fresh. Sides however were not for me (didn't try). This could be a late night spot for sure

I want here after hearing about it from my friend. So I decided to go on a Saturday late night/ early morning. I didn't wait long being that it was very late. I got the lamb with the onions and green sauce and the chicken Rasta pasta. Since they didn't have the steak which I really wanted to try with the rice. I Will have to go back to try that. Service was good and the staff were very nice to me. The staff works very hard. The place is a little small. One thing I will say is for the 30 dollars I paid I it's was worth the money. They do give you a lot of food. The only thing I would say is that I feel the lamb should have been a little more cooked. It was good but it was a little tough. I like my lamb to be soft. That sauce is outstanding. If the lamb would have been more cooked it would have been perfect. Great seasoning on the Rasta pasta that was delicious but I will definitely go back to try the other stuff they have.

Ribeye with the green sauce and onions was good. Green peas were a little on the sweeter side. First time having jollof rice. It was good. Steak, rice, peas & Snapple was $51.17 It was busy and they didn't really communicate prices that welll. They don't have a menu posted anywhere. It's a little confusing. Store was clean ish. I might return.

Got this place recommend and it impressed me. I had the lamb shoulder (4 pieces) with razta pasta for 33$! Meat is tender & green sauce on it is delicious! Pasta is on the spicer side. Over all you are getting your moneys worth, fresh to order!

I got the steak and rice with onion gravy and it was so delicious!! The lady who greeted me was so sweet and helped me make a decision since it was my first time. I highly recommend and will be back!!

Best to go early because the line was a 2 hr wait. Food was ok. They were out of the lamb chops which everyone wanted.

This spot will prove that good food doesn't need gimmicks. The establishment's head was genuinely welcoming. The cooking impresses while the prices remain fair. I was pleased with how affordable it was. We viewed it as a special dining occasion.

The food is good. The Jollof rice is delicious. That green sauce is a hit. The lamb is yummy.

All aspects here reflect high standards. The dishes here offer exceptional flavor. A place worth telling friends about. The spot sits in the perfect location with excellent staff. REALLY EXCELLENT.

Stopped by with a group of friends to get a quick bite after a night out. The food is super expensive. I was charged over $25 for one plate of food. To make things worse, we ALL got food poisoning after eating. This place is not worth it. Stay Away!

Good food but a little over rated. I waited over an hour. Also a bit expensive for a deli. Also everyone's waiting for lamb and steak. If you're not you should be able to get the other already prepared dishes and go, but they deal with the line one at a time. Everyone was pleasant even those in line.

Whaaackkkk!! How you selling a plate of food for $30? A piece a chicken, jollof rice and no veggies?? In Harlem?? Mannas is better especially at10.99/lb.