Dynamic African Cuisine Inc

West African restaurant · Edgewater

Dynamic African Cuisine Inc

West African restaurant · Edgewater

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1127 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

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Dynamic in Edgewater dishing up fiery, no-frills West African staples like egusi soup and jollof rice in a casual, unpretentious spot.  

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1127 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660 Get directions

dynamicafrican.com
@dynamicafricanrestaurant

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1127 W Thorndale Ave, Chicago, IL 60660 Get directions

+1 773 728 0082
dynamicafrican.com
@dynamicafricanrestaurant

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Jul 30, 2025

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Where to Find Tantalizing African Cuisine in Chicago

"A popular caterer for special occasions such as Nigerian weddings and naming ceremonies, Dynamic is in the Edgewater neighborhood. The dining room is no frills and casual, with all the fireworks going into food. Here, you’ll find the all-stars of West African cuisine: egusi soup with leafy vegetables and palm oil; jollof rice with a choice of various meats; and pounded yams with fish stock." - Audarshia Townsend

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Anastasia Taylor

Google
The pepper soup was really flavorful and good but the goat meat was chewy to an inedible point. The soup container was barely filled (see picture, I'd eaten some and the meat is in a corner so it was a little more filled than this but not much). I paid thirty dollars for this. A Togo box just full of white rice and a small order of plantains. Not going again which sucks because the soup (sans meat) is delicious.

Lola Fashola

Google
I don't understand why this restaurant always cancels ordered. Not going to waste my time ordering from here ever again.

S J

Google
I’m no expert on African or Nigerian cuisine. Our server answered any questions we had and made some helpful recommendations. The food was so spicy and flavorful. The water bucket is for rinsing your hands if anyone is curious.

Dominic Trevino

Google
Good taste . I enjoyed it 7 /10 My wife loved it and gave it 10/10.

Joanna Staggs

Google
Im a nurse && I stop here to get some lunch. WORST MISTAKE EVER! OMG I got food poisoning from this place. The place smelled horrible soon as you walk in there. So when I got my food, the food had an old kind of smell… UMMM..The fish was olddddddddddddd.I DO NOT recommend THIS PLACE to anyone! PLEASE pass this place BY AS FAST AS YOU CAN ! SAVE YOURSELF SOME MONEY && DRIVE!

Chetara Nolan

Google
My fiance and I are an interracial couple (he's Caucasian and I'm African-american) and we had a wonderful experience. I'm highly allergic to seafood and instead of just telling us we can't have fufu with the stew (she uses fish in it) she made us a vegetarian version of it. It was so good we didn't even miss the meat! My stepfather is Nigerian and he's over the moon that we have decided to have Nigerian food at the reception. It couldn't have been done without Dynamic and their wonderful owner!

Rick Maurer

Google
Limited menu items except rice and meat. Prices are not even ipdated. Waited twenty minutes because server messed up our credit ards and after three times she claims it was fixed. Next day found my card was double charged and I can't get in touch with anyone who will correct this error. Buyer beware.

TinaB

Google
I Went Inside...thinking of lunch. But, Had to use the Restroom First. The OLD MEAN lady...sitting down in the Front Table. BARKED at Me..."Where Are You Going"?? Mind you.. I Am A Female Union Laborer With the International Laborers of North America. I Told The MEAN old woman..to the Restroom. She Said you SPEAK when you come inside. A. As if she were My Grandmother B. As if I WALKED in her house. I questioned.. Is This a Public Commercial Business? She SAID Never Mind That in a ROUGH GRUFF HEAVY Voice...you Open your Mouth To Speak when u come inside a place. You CANNOT use that Bathroom. I said oh Ok. I had A Mind...to SPEAK just As Harshly BACK to the MEAN old Witch. But, I just Did and About Face and Walked Toward the Entrance when She BARKED at ME again...while I Was Leaving and Said, "The Next time you come in here You Speak". I turned Back Around Slowly and Told her mean self.. "I heard You...and There WON'T be a "Next Time". I didn't want to purchase NOT one item from this Witch. Who knows...what she Would "Put In the food"..if SHE Barks At Human beings Simply Coming in to use the restroom that Said.."For paying customers Only". I went NEXT door the Asian cuisine purchased An shrimp fried rice and veggie eggroll w/Ease and Kindness. That's HOW...you Deal with the Public. NOT as if...a Stranger is your child. Everybody that "Owns a Business a lease and establishment from a leasing Agent" of a small mall. Is NOT warranted to be Patronized By Honest Hard Working People. And from the Looks of some of The "Reviews" your Food Isn't So great at this UNdynamic african Restaurant. Youre IN AMERICA!!! NOT "africa" mean old miserable grouch woman. 🤷🏽‍♀🤦🏽‍♀ **Thank You JAH...for Showing ME NEVER to eat From here** if U Want real Good Authentic AFRICAN FOOD go to the Restaurant on Wilson next Door to Uptown Restaurant. Ask for EMMA...she's The Best!!! ** 😉