Two Hommés
Restaurant · North Inglewood
902 N La Brea Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302
Highlights
Afro-centric fusion with jollof, garlic noodles, and short ribs
Afro-centric fusion with jollof, garlic noodles, and short ribs
"Two Hommés’ West African-Latin fusion is always a refreshing switch-up, whether for casual dinners, a post-flight meal, or, in this case, their Sunday-only brunch. This Inglewood spot adds a Southern twist to its Sunday morning specials like honey berbere chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits with a jollof-flavored cream sauce, and an eggy breakfast sando with Two Hommés housemade lamb sausage." - brant cox, sylvio martins, cathy park
"Two Hommés is the perfect place for a group dinner before a concert at The Forum. This West African-Latin fusion spot on La Brea feels like a nostalgic clubhouse: hit records by Anita Baker and Chaka Khan line the brick walls as music videos play on loop like some kind of MTV Live revival. Expect to share huge portions of fluffy Ghanaian jollof rice topped with BBQ jerk salmon, passion fruit ceviche that glows bright orange, and berbere-dusted chicken bites at a long picnic table. You can book a table in advance for up to eight people online, and book that eight-minute Uber ride straight to the venue after dinner." - brant cox
"Before sitting at Inglewood’s Two Hommés, take a moment to enjoy the neighborhood. The area surrounding Centinela and North La Brea Avenue brims with compelling restaurants and cafes, from Sunday Gravy and Kuku Cafe to Buna Coffee and 1010 Wines. Many Angelenos have lived here for generations, contributing to a close-knit community that is eager to support restaurants in the neighborhood. Two Hommés owners and chefs Abdoulaye Balde and Yaw Marcus Johnson built their following brick by brick, first as a pandemic pop-up that added a California lens to West African food before opening a permanent restaurant in 2023. The chefs took things slow, perfecting their sticky and vibrantly spiced honey chicken berbere bites; root beer-braised short ribs with whipped yams; and jollof rice, which can be topped with herby lamb chops, branzino, or barbecue jerk cauliflower. (The latter is deeply soulful and packs a slight heat.) As a bonus, the dining room got a modern refresh during the fall, making it an ideal place to order Two Hommés’ innovative dishes and the cooling Mezcalifornia cocktail made with Espadin mezcal, cucumber juice, and grapefruit syrup. Mona Holmes, editor, Eater Southern California/Southwest" - Rebecca Roland
"Sunday brunch is busy at Two Hommes in Inglewood. This popular spot underwent a facelift in October, revealing an inviting and cozy space to take in brunch. Chefs Abdoulaye Balde and Yaw Marcus Johnson continue to add new cocktails to the menu, especially the cognac and coffee. Brunch is hearty and flavorful with shrimp and grits, lamb sausage sandwich with shito crema and cheese, biscuits made on the spot, crab bakes, and shrimp and grits. The bread pudding bites with a berry sauce and fresh fruit are an especially nice touch." - Mona Holmes
"Two longtime friends Marcus Yaw and Abdoulaye Balde launched Two Hommes in 2022 with their spins on African and Los Angeles flavors. Diners can try a Senegalese twist on egg rolls, ceviche, or a jollof platter with black beans and plantains. A refresh from AfriCali cookbook author and designer Kiana Moju has brought new life into the space with bright walls and imported light fixtures from Ghana. Balde and Johnson describe the restaurant as “Afrocentric,” and serve a menu of dishes that include honey- and berbere-flavored chicken bites and root beer-braised short ribs with whipped yams. Save space for the plantain sticky cake or a sweet potato churro for dessert." - Mona Holmes
