TASTE OF CONGO

I am a little disappointed. I’ve had fufu and egusi so many times so I’m not sure what happened here. Online you advertise what fufu and egusi is supposed to look like and the kind of egusi I’ve had in the past. However today I placed an order with grub hub and it was not what I expected at all. The taste was kind of bland, I can’t really put my finger on what it taste like but it was not the traditional egusi soup. It didn’t even have the yellow color that it normally has. The meat was tender so I will give you guys that. The price was cheaper than other places I’ve tried as well. I’m not sure if the fufu was over cooked or uncooked. It was extremely sticky and hard to swallow. It just kept getting stuck in my throat no matter how small of a piece I ate. Personally I didn’t like it very much and will continue to go to Pass D Jollof in seattle.

My food was prepared fast and was still hot when it arrived. The beef stew over rice was awesome and the plantains were perfect.

We had the beef stew. It was excellent. The portions were large enough to fill your tummy. The blend of spices is wonderful. I recommend that you give them a try.

Been searching for Fufu in the Seattle area for the past year & finally discovered a place that has it! Tried it for the first time and it was slightly different from what I expected. We ordered the popular chicken palmnut soup, chicken mayo, beef samosa, and beignet. Love love the seasoning of the stew & mayo chicken! There can be a little wait but I bet there's only one person or so in the back working. So we didn't mind! The food was delicious so I know I'll be back to try other dishes. I also love this general shared space called Spice Bridge (part of FIN), which supports BIPOC & immigrants start their businesses. Excited to learn about the expansion of this space to accommodate more businesses in the future!

This is my and my cousin's favorite African restaurant. My favorites are the chicken mayo, beef stew and of course the hibiscus drink😋 besides the food being top notch the customer service is excellent. Always somewhere to park, always clean. We absolutely love The Taste of Congo. 💞🫶🏾

I always get the palmnut chicken with fufu & it's always SOOOO delicious!! I tried the beef stew with fufu & its my new favorite! Their pineapple juice & hibiscus juice is yummy! My boyfriend & I love eating here & I crave it all the time. Definitely recommend coming here!!

The Egusi soup and fufu was amazing and the presentation was beautiful! It was my first time at this location and the first time for my mom to try the soup and she loved it just as much as I did, definitely worth drive and time ❤️

Food is way too mid for how bad the customer service was. I’m born & raised African and i’ve been craving food from back home and coincidentally came across this place on social media and decided to drive 40 mins to give it a try. Now I know African restaurants customer service is usually not the best but this was just terrible. All they had was one teenage boy taking orders, telling the kitchen, packing the orders & serving dine-in customers too. This won’t be a problem if it was at least organized but it wasn’t by any means. They don’t keep tickets to know who ordered what so it’s just the dude going by memory and the debit card reader & that’s not very efficient at all. I remember there was a guy and his son who ordered before me and I left for about an hour to get something else and when i got back my food wasn’t ready and the guy and his son hadn’t gotten theirs either. You would think that after waiting that long the food would be worth it right? It absolutely wasn’t. Fufu wasn’t actual fufu, it was probably poundo (a granulated quick version of pounded yam, a different starch) at best. The chicken palm nut soup was more like a chicken stew made with palm oil and was really bland. The egusi also was lacking in seasoning. In summary, I was really disappointed that I drove so long for what I got. So if you’re gonna be going from far it’s really not worth it.

Food: 5/10 Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 10/10 Hot Water in bathroom:10/10 Had the popular option Egusi fufu and plantain with chicken for $40 bucks & hibiscus juice for $4.40 it was 8 oz.

I love to pish myself outside of my comfort zone, and today, I was excited and apprehensive about the Taste of Congo. My wife and I decided to share a late afternoon snack at The Tase of Co go when we went to the Spice Bridge. The Spice Bridge has up to 4 different restaurants inside their Global Food Hall. Today, we were lucky to experience the Taste of Congo. I know that I ordered some "not too adventurous" foods, and it was amazing. The Beef Stew was incredibly flavored. I know it was probably toned down for the average American, but sooo delicious. The meat was tender and spiced. The fufu was great, and I got to eat with my hands while my wife looked on in aghast... she used a spoon. The beignets were delicious! I say were because they are always gone so quickly!

If you were ever interested in trying out FuFu, then this is the place to go. It is located in Spice Bridge, which is a global food hall. When we went there, there was only two vendors open, but we had intentionally gone here for the Taste of Congo. We went right at opening and got the chicken stew with fufu, the fried plantains, and a drink for $33. I thought it was expensive but you get quite a bit of food for that. My friend and I ate until we were content and even had tons to bring home. The taste was yummy! Lots of flavor! The gal working was super nice and friendly. The place had ample seating and was well Maintained. Would highly recommend checking it out!

Hearing about Spice Bridge from many friends, my fiance and I wanted to try at least one dish from all the vendors there. When we went on Saturday afternoon, Moyo Kitchen and Taste of Congo were there. From Taste of Congo, we got the grilled goat meat (Ntaba), grilled plantains, and a side of fufu that we paid extra for. In total, we paid around $37. My fiance and I admit that we don't eat goat often, so this was a treat for us. When we first tried the goat, we immediately noticed how well cooked the meat was. It was falling off the bone and tasted delicious with the seasoning they used. The side of plantains were solid and what you expect from fried plantains. The cassava fufu had a great texture and came out hot and fluffy. The portion size of the dish was huge too. Between the two of us, we had to save some leftovers to finish during dinner. Overall, I would love to come back sometime and try their other dishes!

Omg when I say my taste buds do a happy dance when I walk through the doors of this restaurant! The chicken mayo with fufu is excellent the customer service is above and beyond. The hibiscus drink is so refreshing and made from scratch the atmosphere is peaceful and clean.

Rating (3.5) 4 - it was a good experience to try :) My boyfriend and I have been trying to find a place that served fufu, since we've always wanted to try fufu. The place is a small restaurant located in an area called Spiced Bridge with other small conglomerate African Restaurants too. There is a small sitting area near the restaurant. The ambiance of the restaurant were very causal/to-go type. The service of Taste of Congo was self served so picking up the food at the counter. The restaurant is opened on Wed-Sun and closed on Mon-Tues. There was plenty of parking there. Beef Samosa - we love samosas so you already know we were going to order this! Crispy outer layer that was filled with beef inside of it. We thought it was yummy and flavorful. Fufu with Chicken Palm oil soup - fufu is usually served with soup and in this case it's palm oil soup. It is a soft, smooth, mash/dough-like consistency. Traditionally, you tear the fufu with your hands, then dip it into the soup to eat. It was a wonderful experience to try fufu for the first time and we were pleasantly surprised by the flavors, but felt there could be more spice in there. Also, there was only a little bit of protein (chicken) in it which we wished there was more of. However, we have nothing else to compare it with, so we definitely have to find more spots to try fufu at! :)

I love to pish myself outside of my comfort zone, and today, I was excited and apprehensive about the Taste of Congo. My wife and I decided to share a late afternoon snack at The Tase of Co go when we went to the Spice Bridge.

This was my first experience trying fufu with beef stew and egusi! My family and I arrived on a Sunday and arrived when they opened at noon. The wait time was a decent amount and the staff was sweet and accommodating. The beef stew and egusi with fufu was $20 each but it was able to feed a family of 4. The beef stew was probably my favorite one out of the two. I would come back to try the other dishes but overall it was good!

Service was beautiful, friendly and welcoming. Portions miniscule. Flavors ok. Not remarkable. Not memorable and Pass d Jallof heads and tails above in every way. Must be my West a frican bias. One word. Disappointing.

The chicken mayo was fantastic and the rice was (mildly) deliciously spicy! Great service and a welcoming, relaxing dining space. Highly recommend!

The food was delicious and service was spectacular. I loved the ambiance I felt as if I was traveling.

I've been looking for fufu ever since I had it in LA and this place did not disappoint. I order a bunch of things to try with my sister. Egusi soup, Chicken Palm Oil Soup, Mayo Chicken, and a side of rice, and a few orders of fufu. I really enjoyed everything. Portions are a bit small and price is high but supporting small business :) it's located in Spice Bridge and they're only there selective days. Ordering online was easy and pick up went well. I will definitely be ordering again now that I know that it's so close to me.

I was wanting something tasty so the dish that came to mind was Egusi. After a quick search and a call I made a decision to have a lunch date. The decor was simple but accentuated the culture of each restaurant. The seating was simple and spread across the space. The Spice Bridge is a conglomerate of African restaurants; all but one was closed on Sunday--Taste of Congo. After we all placed our orders we ended up spending almost $200. My friend didn't like the grilled Goat that she ordered (it was moreso boiled and braised)or the beef stew( majorly lacking in flavor). My little had the yellow rice which he seemed to enjoy. The " beignets" (bofro/puff puff with powdered sugar) at $1 a piece is a bit much in my opinion. I was given an egusi that was lacking in flavor as well as melon seeds-it was also less than half a serving initially(I had to ask for more). The fufu was an alright consistency not the best but still edible but at a $20 price point it could have been better. The hibiscus juice was a very nice save($4)-sweet with a touch of spice from cloves. The Cassava leaves were the best tasting item ($6). I was overall pretty unsatisfied with my meal unfortunately. I truly hope that it was just an off day because I absolutely love African cuisine and will definitely give them a shot during the week to see if it was a one off.

I ordered the palmnut chicken with fufu and the egusi soup, and preferred the palmnut chicken! It was my first time trying fufu and it was great getting it from a small family owned business. The food took a bit of time to be done but it's nice to know it's made fresh. I would say if you order the palmnut chicken and take it home, try adding some garnishes to it like diced onion and cilantro! it was a game changer for me because it adds a freshness to the dish that elevates it!

The best fufu all the food is delicious. I love this place 10 out of 10. Amazing food

Welcome to one of the businesses at the NEW Spice Bridge Food Hall in Tukwila. Taste of Congo has some of the more adventurous-looking foods and we love it! Whole grilled mackerel (thomson), is served with a side of kwanga or rice. We chose kwanga, which is a traditional bread from Congo made of cassava flour cakes that are wrapped in dry banana leaves, then steamed. There's a choice of sauces, and we had the eggplant sauce. This is a very filling combo and easily serves two. We also ordered their grilled goat meat (ntaba) and their fried plantain. The seasoning on the goat meat is very tasty. It's slightly higher cost but worth it! Definitely give that a try. This Food Hall strive to support refugees and immigrants by offering kitchens and retail spaces for them to start a small business. Currently, 8 businesses are sharing time and use of the facilities, 3 days each per week with Mondays closed. This new hall is very clean and well organized. There are plenty of signs/menus to guide you on your food adventure. There are also plenty of hand sanitizer! Eating is available at the outside seats/benches.

Giving benefit of the doubt that the food is good, I'm giving a low review because standing at the order window with no other customers around The order taker ignored me playing on his phone. I finally asked if he was taking orders. He the curtly took the order while simultaneously playing on his phone.

This was AMAZING!!!! I have always wanted to try food from the DRC. I ordered the Chicken Palm Nut soup and let me tell you, the mix of tomatoes and nuts and garlic and Congolese spices. I also enjoyed the mashed potatoes-esque fufu that came with it. I also ordered the Beignets...Don't tell anyone in the deep South or Europe (namely Belgium or France) I said this, but I believe that Congolese Beignets--being made with coconut milk and spices, as well as NOT being submerged in powdered sugar--are sooo much better than New Orleans Beignets and French Beignets. I also had the hibiscus juice, which had the perfect balance of sweet and "punchy". All in all, I will be returning here prolifically!!

This was a pretty delicious spot that my boyfriend and I tried out. We were in line to try other foods but when my boyfriend came over to their line, he was immediately noticed and helped on the spot. Our mayo chicken and hibiscus drink was out quickly but the flavors in both were perfect. I have to say the hibiscus drink is my favorite drink, it is PACKED with flavor and I wish they had bigger cups cause it was missed as soon as it was finished. The mayo chicken was tender and delicious too, and I'm glad we got their yellow rice as a side as it was fragrant and pleasant with the chicken and drink. I want to come back to try some more and to get that hibiscus drink again!

I love this place! Cook is very friendly. I always get Egusi soup with Fufu and the Mayo Chicken with plantains ! Sooooo good... Very flavorful and never disappointed! Surprised there aren't more reviews.

This is a stall among other stalls in on store. I got the stew and fufu! The flavor was okay not bad. But it did not go well with my taste buds. Service was fast and they have a friendly staff. Ambiance: its a culture based store where you walk in and order from any stall with open seating.

Honestly this is the worst fufu and egusi soup I've ever had, I get that the business is busy but you need to make sure your food is up to quality.. the fufu was watery I couldn't even handle it properly because it was so watered down and soft not to mention that the egusi soup and fufu was $22 but portions were so small. I also got the beef samosa and they were burnt I got $10 for 3 which is a whole ripoff apart from it being burnt. I also got yellow rice and that was flavorful. I'm never gonna be back honestly a 1/10 review for me. Do better just because your business is doing good doesn't mean you have to make your food in a hurry. Definitely won't be back truly disappointed..

Our food was so delicious! We had fried plantains, beef stew with rice, and veggie samosas. We just walked out and we are already planning our next time to eat here.

If you are looking for something that is out of the ordinary to order for delivery, these guys deliver...and is it good! I enjoy foods like Mexican, Thai, sushi, and Indian foods, and it was absolutely delicious.

Sorry to say, I feel like the food stand is a complete rip-off. There portions are very small for the price. Not only is it expensive, the taste is also bad. I ordered the beef stew, and there were only two pieces of meat in it. The rest was just sauce and oil (and a lot of it). Get the beef stew from the next stand over instead (Wengay).

They're based inside of the Spice Room. It's a venue that has kitchen rentals for multiple restaurants. Taste of Congo is there every Tuesday, Wednesday, Sat, Sun as of summer 2022. I ordered the beef stew and goat for take out and was sooo surprised when I came to pick up and the sign at the front said that they were also selling egusi and fufu!!!! She says they sell it everytime they're at the spice room. I swear this is the only restaurant selling fufu in this area. The beef stew was savory and saucy it was MY FAVE. The goat was delicious and had a strong spices dry rubbed into it. I asked for fufu on the side and she also threw in some hot sauce. Idk how I just found this spot. Definitely will come back on Tuesday!!!!!

This place is... amazing. Best samosas I've ever had. Still thinking about them days later and upset they're a three hour drive from where I live. When I'm in the area next, I will most certainly be stopping by for more.

The food was so good. I would definitely recommend the Chicken in palm oil with fufu. The samosa's are really good just wish there was more meat in them. I will def be going back.

This restaurant was very simple and elegant.. but.. I will say that the food was not as expected for the price. My husband and I ordered the beef stew and egusi, the smell of the food it was superb. But the taste was not as assuring.. egusi didn't have much flavor and the beef stew "beef" was kind of low grade.. food was alright but if you don't know too much about it maybe reconsider something you know..

Excellent food, Taste of the Congo is located in a food court with a collection of ethnic restaurants. You can try different dishes from each one.

Food was fine I guess, service was terrible. Waited 40 minutes for a grilled fish I was told would take 20. Brought up the wait, staff didn't seem to care.

Great service ,and the food was wonderful. Try the fufu if your like okra this dish will hit the spot.

The fufu was too soft! More on the mashed potato side. The egusi smelled like and tasted like cow manure! I would not recommend the egusi but the beef stew and the chicken were good.

I had the Chicken Palm oil soup with fufu. Its was great jus wish the portion was bigger

Great food, good prices. we have traveled in several country's in Africa and taste of Congo is spot on I loved the pili pili sauce.

Everything here is very lovely! Hearty meals and nice owners I got the egusi soup with fufu and it's very flavorful :D

Overall the food was good, the family was super sweet. The only disappointment I had was the egusi. It's hard to find it in Washington, and I basically ate it constantly in Boston. So I was excited to see it here. However Congolese egusi and Nigerian egusi taste very different. The flavor wasn't there for me. However everything else was delicious.

This place has great food here! I tried their beef stew that was delicious and flavorful, would give it a 10/10. The service is great and staff are nice and wear masks and socially distance with customers. Would recommend and prob come back when near the area.

I was craving some different style of food today, I found this little spot, when you walk in there's a bunch of different food options from locations around the world. Mostly African style food. I ordered the Mayo chicken with the plantains.. and oh my goodness that was one of the greatest bowls of chicken I think I've ever had. So delicious and full of flavor, had me chewing on the bone! I also tried their beef samosas which were amazing as well. Highly recommend this spot, Wish they were open 7 days a week!

A small counter in the Spice Bridge food hall, Taste of Congo dishes out some excellent food. I had their grilled mackerel, which comes with a choice of carbs (I chose the flavorful yellow rice) and a fire-hot sauce on the side. The mackerel was gigantic and tasty. I highly recommend it. I'm going to try some of their other dishes next time -- after that whole mackerel I didn't have room to try anything else.