Moji African Restaurant

I have forever wanted to try pounded yam or Fufu. I ordered the Egusi with pounded yam and it did not disappoint. The Egusi was incredibly flavorful and paired perfectly with the pounded yam. I also ordered the spicy peppers on the side and it was flavorful and wicked hot. The staff was super friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed everything about Moji.

This restaurant was amazing. The man opened the restaurant just for us and the customer service was top notch. Our food came out quick and hot and it was so flavorful, genuinely the best fufu and egos I ive ever had. Totally recommend I will be coming back 100%

Enjoyed the food and the service was fast. Moji was friendly and seemed pretty confident about her business. She served and told us a little about the restaurant and how long she’s been at this location. Apparently it’s been nearly 2 decades. That should mean something.

If you’re craving authentic African food in North Miami, Moji African Restaurant is a must-visit! From the moment you walk in, you’re welcomed with warm smiles and excellent customer service that makes you feel comfortable. The food is simply incredible – from perfectly seasoned rice and tender, spicy meat, every dish was so flavorful!! My bf and I accepted the restaurant’s suggestions of the dishes, and my goodness, it was the perfect selection because we didn’t leave any leftovers hahaha. Compared to our first time trying African food thru uber eats and we ate a few bites and it wasn’t enjoyable. The place has vibrant music playing in the background which made it feel like home. This is the perfect spot for delicious food, great vibes, and exceptional customer service – highly recommend!

Absolutely Disgusting Experience – Avoid at All Costs! I had the absolute misfortune of eating at Moji Restaurant, and it was a complete disaster from start to finish. The food was beyond horrible! The rice was floating in watery stew — like I was supposed to drink the rice instead of eat it. Completely soggy and unappetizing. The gizzard? Old, rubbery, and absolutely tasteless — clearly cooked days ago. And the fish? Just as bad. It had that stale, foul taste that tells you immediately it’s been sitting around far too long. Nothing tasted fresh or even edible. What made it worse was when I tried to give feedback. Instead of being professional or taking it in stride, the owners got defensive, rude, and argumentative. No accountability, no respect for customers, just ego. This place is a health risk — if you care about your stomach, your money, and your dignity, stay away. I would never recommend this place to anyone. Eat here if you want to be poisoned.

Something randomly told me to try fufu and after searching on TikTok I found this place! I'm so happy I got to try authentic African food from here in Miami. For someone who has never tried African food, in particular the Egusi, the best way I can describe it is - Caribbean herbs in a adobo style sazon with a ricotta rich melted veggies in a stew of chicken and meat. The pounded-yam has no flavor, but if you like Yuca, you'll know that technically it's not flavored, but still delicious... I got 2 of them (fufu) bc I just had a feeling I'd really enjoy it, and am really happy I did bc I was able to save some to devour tomorrow as well. Surprisingly this really sweet man who's a regular there bought me my food so the place is clearly good luck, and who knows, maybe you'll get lucky too 😉 Regardless, they are on Uber Eats if you'd like it delivered to yours, but I went in personally bc I like to see the people/vibes before consumption. I got takeaway and liked the food a lot 😋 they were really sweet too, try them!

My boyfriend and I drove over an hour just to try authentic African food, and we ended up at this amazing place. The service was fantastic and very welcoming. The food was incredibly tasty, especially the egusi with fufu. It lived up to my expectations and even more. I highly recommend it!

Oh my goodness… Find this place on TikTok👍 our first time trying African food and the food was so good and customer service was great and everyone was very friendly and nice .

Looking for authentic Nigerian food in Miami? Look no further.... A warm welcome as you enter the establishment. Menu is very simple as it should be. No fuss at all. The pepper gizzard is a must. I ordered the Amala and the egusi soup with assorted meats. The egusi comes with red stew. Fresh, right temperature, with perfect amount of spice. Obviously, no other way but to eat with your hands. Enjoy your food with afrobeat vibes. 2nd visit. Btw, takes me 2 hours to get here. Best spot in Miami.

I'll keep it short. Walked in, owner welcomed me with warm greetings, knew what I wanted, and food came out piping hot in minutes. Look, it might not be the most photogenic, but it's spicy, tasty, and just made me happy. A little bit of afrobeats in the background and it was perfect. Will be back soon for sure!!

Staff is very welcoming. Lots of food Great placements The food was authentic and would eat here again to try different dishes

My friend, a Nigeria-born and resident of Germany came to visit America for the first time and we decided to hit Miami (my first time visiting MIA also). We kinda wanted something homey our first day in, so we decided to try Moji. I went for the Efo with pounded yam, and he got the Egusi. There was only one waitress and the restaurant was completely packed out. From start to finish, it took us 2.5 hours to eat at this place (we waited soooo long to place the order and to receive it). The reason I even mention that is because if you're trying to have a quick lunch break, this isn't the place for that (I'd suggest calling your order ahead). The waitress, a young lady (sounded like she was possibly from London) was very sweet and tried her best to get everybody's order, so I give her efforts a 10 Now the atmosphere is chill, they have Afrobeat playing in the background. They have a sink to wash your hands before you eat. They have two restrooms available to the customer. So about the food. I was impressed that the dish comes with both beef and chicken (score)! My efo riro had a very strong unusual smell (sort of like Parmesan cheese) and the Spinach was cut into big chunks (a lot bigger than any place I've ever been to). The beef was tender, the chicken was a little rubbery. The flavor was okay despite the aroma. I gave my dish 3.5 out of 5. So my friend gave his Egusi a 2. He was not impressed at all. He was actually disappointed in his meal. The pounded yam was fresh, but it was very lumpy according to my friend, I happened to enjoy the little bites of yam. We gave it a 3.5 Over all we give this place 3 stars out of 5 because we believe it could've been a lot better, however if I was in the area regularly I would eat here again.

So delicious. So underrated. Loved the okra. Definitely need to go back asap! Also cheaper than the last place i went to

Good afternoon, I hope this review finds you well. First and foremost, I wish all your loved ones, relatives, and fauna good health and a bountiful harvest. This establishment was home to a very cozy interior and authentic atmosphere with afrobeats in the background. The egusi and Jollof rice were both superb; very tasty and with tender meat. The joint was clean and the staff was very kind and polite. As one of my idols Ed Sheeran said "Wakanda forever".

I go to school nearby and always recommend to my classmates. Ive been coming since 2021 and the egusi soup never fails. My mom always bugs me to make the drive just to grab her a plate. Its THAT good! Amazing fufu, great portions, superb flavor and always quick. Best compared to any fufu in the area!!

Came with 3 other people. Not many good Nigerian restaurants in the area. Food was true to authentic taste. I enjoyed my pounded yam and efo riro. It took time to prepare but we did get there a little late. There was a diverse group of customers eating there.

Honestly, you're better off watching a YouTube video on how to make jollof than ordering it from this place. The jollof is full of palm oil, and the rice has no flavor whatsoever. It seems like the stew they put on top is tomato paste mixed with water. The food here is absolutely disgusting.

First time ever trying this fufu and it's was It was so tasty, the portions are big, the meats are juicy but crunchy just so good, we will be back

Decided to try Nigerian food for the first time, and after seeing good reviews on Google and yelp decided to get the Egusi soup with chicken and beef only (no assorted meats), and the fufu. The soup was WAYYY better than I expected! Very flavorful, not too oily, chicken and beef cooked beautifully. The fufu didn't have much of a taste, reminded me of mashed potatoes but a little dough like. When you mix the fufu and soup together it's nice. I could've just eaten the soup all by itself! Has a little spicy kick to it, and is delicious when served Hot! I would definitely recommend the Egusi with chicken and beef only for newbies. It won't disappoint! Was a little on the pricey side, but the soup was worth it.

(TLDR) In summary: This place has no integrity. They serve the cheapest quality food at a high cost. Around $24.00 for a dish. I found some of the meat to taste spoiled. And full of bones. I cut the roof of my mouth on the bones. I seriously question the "5 star reviews". They rely on the fact that there aren't any Nigerian Restaurants in the vicinity and charge a premium for their novelty and naivety of their customers. Thorough Review: I arrived at the location and the place had an unpleasant sent and was dark and gloomy. They were selling clothes in the front. And the restaurant was in the rear. I was not greeted at all. The woman ignored me initially. Being used to poor service and patient. I waited because I wanted to try the food Being a soup I expected $12 price, they lady quickly said $24.00. I was like how much for soup and fufu!!! I was not happy. But I already ordered it, so I took it with me. Hoping it was going to be good. BAD MISTAKE. I had the egusi with poundo (FUFU). And it was the poorest quality of meat. And the FUFU was flavorless. I would not recommend this restaurant because the type of owners. They probably don't care about the customers (I am not sure if they have a lot of repeat customers), but their money (bottom line) is a priority.

Love this place! I travel a lot and eat at a lot of different African places! Def my favorite! The vibe the ambiance the atmosphere the excellent customer service! And i order from here everyday! lol

Everytime I eat from here I am never disappointed. The food tastes like it's made with love and amazing quality. Everyone here is super sweet and attentive. The energy is always welcoming to everyone, with amazing music. The ambiance is always perfect. I always clean my plate hahaha. This is my comfort restaurant. Always love eating from them. A must try !

Food was delicious. We had jollof rice with plantains & pounded yam with egusi. service was a little slow. But food was worth it.

I tried the Egusi soup. Although the flavor was decent, the meat used in the soup did not taste fresh.

10/10 Wonderful food and friendly service. For the price it is good. I went 2 days in a row lol. They also have garments for sale

I am an avid foodie. Found this place on Yelp while visiting in the area and from the reviews it. Seemed worth the 50 minute drive. Pros- -Portion was ok could have been better. -Egusi soup packing was good. Cons- -I ordered Egusi with chicken and beef and pounded yam. The beef was so dry, overcooked and had a burned taste to it. The chicken looked ok but it was not seasoned. -Soup had way too much palm oil, from the restaurant back to my hotel it had risen to very disgusting level in the takeout container. -Soup lacked any seasoning, just bland. -This was not my 1st time having Egusi, but it sure will be my last from this place. -There are staple items that belong in any Egusi. This place lacked all three Maggi, Crayfish and Bitter leaf. -Quality verse value/pricing $18 and not eatable was super disappointing.

The service was amazing, food tasted great, the music and the vibe was just right. Your stomach will thank you for picking this place.

First experience at an African restaurant. Good food, very good flavor. Great experience and the owner was friendly and welcoming!!

Moji is absolutely delicious! We ordered ogbono which is a mixed meat dish that has chicken and beef in a very smokey sauce. The sauce has a slimey consistency similar to okra, even though there is no okra in this dish. The second dish we ordered is egusi. And I must say WOW. The flavor is spicy, deep, and rich in flavor. It is one of my favorites. I've tried egusi at other places but I think Moji makes it the best! Be sure to double check with them if they add fish or not in the egusi. Today's egusi did not contain any fish. I'm mentioning this because sometimes they make it with fish and sometimes they don't. It depends on the restaurant. I've had it both ways. But I prefer mine without fish. Overall, there is a lot more dishes that I want to try. So I'll keep this review short and sweet. The owners are really nice people and the staff is very kind. If you haven't been here!! Bookmark it!! And go!!

I love this spot!!!! I eat here at least once a week. I bring all my friends here because they can never find a good African restaurant. I refer all my friends here. I go so much they know me when I walk in and show me a lot of hospitality. A MUST TRYYY

The best authentic Nigerian food around! Everything is delicious and served hot. The workers are welcoming and so nice. I would definitely recommend this place.

Drove an hour for their Egusi and yam and jollof rice and they did not disappoint! Will definitely be back.

Food was good. My boys are picky eaters and they finished their food without complaints. Would come back next time I'm in Miami. We had pounded yam and egusi

Very easy & quick service. There's a sink in the restaurant to easily wash hands before eating Nigerian food the natural way!! I had the Amala and Ponded Yam with the Okra Soup and it was perfect. I got all beef instead of assorted meat. If you don't like tripe and fish I suggest you specify which meat you want.

I walked back out without ordering. Too many negatives to mention. Biggest factor was the negative attitude of the staff, and the overall lack of cleanliness did not inspire confidence in food safety.

Me and my boyfriend are foodies and we love to try everything. We got the all chicken egusi with pounded yam and it was a big portion that's perfectly spicy. The pounded yam was easy to swallow and we both really enjoyed our meal and the service. Thank you!

Stop by this African restaurant and i was simply blown away! 2. Customer service is impeccable! From the moment i called to when i walked in. The gentleman who helped me was so nice and made some awesome recommendations to what to order 2. The food was fire! I order igusi with pounded Yam and a vegetable dish! Both were so deliciously flavorful. The fufu was hands down the best I've had 3. I'm absolutely going back again for more. A MUST try

I love the sauces and the meat--the fufu can be better. I go there a few times The service is okay

Always happy when I come here. This time I had to take a picture with my favorite chef. FIVE STARSSSSSSSSS.

Customer service: friendly, professional, kind, and helpful. I loved how they serve free appetizer before the entrees. Atmosphere: Great amount of space, however it would be beneficial if they work on the decor of the place. The place has sooo much potential. Food/drinks: Delicious! My favourite was the beef pepper soup, jollof rice, and peppered gizzard. Parking: lots of parking spaces and they are free. Overall, I had a good experience. I came here twice while I was in Miami, Florida.

The customer service was excellent. The food wasn't bad it just didn't taste like it was made to order. The rice tastes like it was reheated or microwaved. Not bad if you are in the Miami area and are craving African food.

I love this place! Every since I learned about fufu and egusi I was on a mission to find some in Miami and luckily this restaurant existed! Tried it for the first time and was hooked ever since, I come maybe once every two weeks because I always crave it, the quality is great and the service as well. So glad I found this spot!

Went back and the food is still good! I guess they had an inspection and was forced to closed. Food was amazing after opening again!

When people are kind the food automatically tastes better. This was my first time trying Nigerian food and I am so disappointed I waited this long... I ordered jollof rice without the plantain and the kind woman serving meals replaced it with spinach. The aroma matched the flavor! I cannot put into words how much I loved this plate. It also comes with mixed meat (beef and chicken) topped with their delicious tomato sauce. I already know I'm going to be back here

This is one of my favorite spots in Miami, not to many African spots but this one is very good, staff is nice and it'll fool ur stomach up

Long wait but the food was good and the service was good. We ordered take out. The fufu and egusi was good.

Seemed unorganized... It was a bit on the busier side when we got here but we put in an order as soon as we got there and sat down to wait. We waited about 50 minutes before we asked how long it was going to be, we were trying not to be rude as it was a bit busy but you'd think that after almost an hour the food would be ready but we were told it'd be another 20 minute wait but the time kept changing. We sat the whole time without anyone asking if we wanted drinks or without any updates. The hostess was a little inattentive but that might be because of stress. The reviews we saw looked good but unfortunately we weren't able to try the food.

My sister sent me a delicious looking picture of Joloff rice. I like trying new things & immediately took the the internet to find this dish. I found it at Moji's, it was nothing like the recipe on YouTube. If u serve authentic food, please take the time to put in the love & care to make others want to support your establishment. The Joloff was dry, the meat was stale & hard. Not appetizing at all.

Moji is so nice! Excellent service and the food is absolutely delicious. I showed the place to my boyfriend and now we try to go Atleast every other week

Bad Jollof rice. Not good food. They will also serve you stew for equsi soup lawddddd please Moji restaurant go learn how to cook . Pored tomatoe paste/sauce on top of Jollof. Customer service was terrible, very attitudeand rude. Just because you been in business for 18 years doesn't mean anything. Please don't eat here

This has been the best Nigerian food I have had in Miami - Easily 10/10 - Definitely recommend if you're in the Miami area! If you're feeling home sick come here!!

My husband and I came to Miami for vacation and we were craving for Nigerian food so we found Moji on google. I ordered the egusi with pounded yam & my husband ordered the efo riro (vegetable soup), it was delicious and flavorful This is our 2nd time eating at her restaurant, the food is tasty if your in the Miami area go there u will love it !

Ummmm yeah. Customer service was great but the food was a no for me. I love the fact that they also sell African clothes and stuff. Maybe I'll try something else but nah

Clean Nigerian restaurant they have Guinness and Guinness makes your smart said Michael Power . Service Nigerian style like the food. Make sure to leave a review.

2/27/20: Say "Yes" to Moji African Restaurant! Service was prompt and friendly and food was absolutely delicious! I enjoyed the ambiance and the peaceful vibe of the space. Food quality is rich and nourishing. I am grateful to have dined at Moji. Thank You!!

Great food and really nice people. They were very welcoming and provided us anything we wanted in such a nice manner.

The best Jollof rice and Egusi soup I have had!!! Will eat again and again! I ordered before I arrived so there was no wait time at all! It was pricey but I'm learning most African restaurants are but the food is worth it!