Two Hommés
Restaurant · North Inglewood ·
Afro-centric fare with jollof, lamb chops, & garlic noodles
Afro-centric fare with jollof, lamb chops, & garlic noodles
"Set on the corner of La Brea and Centinela in Inglewood, this warmly lit restaurant brings a California lens to West African food in a refreshed, elegant space that now feels fully in harmony with its ambitious menu. I come for intensely flavorful dishes like sticky, vibrantly spiced honey berbere chicken bites, root beer–braised short ribs with whipped yams, and what I consider the city’s best jollof rice, a spicy tomato-based rice that’s delightfully smoky, packs formidable heat, and can be added to any dish or enjoyed as a main topped with herby lamb chops, branzino, or deeply soulful barbecue jerk cauliflower that carries a slight heat. The menu also includes lamb and white bean hummus, a generous serving of garlic noodles made with garlic butter and teriyaki that satisfy both vegans and omnivores, and Ghanaian hot black pepper sauce for those feeling adventurous. Brunch is a highlight, with shrimp and grits kicked up with jollof cream sauce and berbere chicken paired with brown sugar–infused waffles. A compelling cocktail program features drinks like the cooling Mezcalifornia, made with Espadin mezcal, cucumber juice, and grapefruit syrup, and the Sentinela Sour with whiskey, lime, soursop, and ginger. Inside, bright walls, West African art and pillows, imported light fixtures from Ghana, custom banquette seating, and shelves of eye-catching knick-knacks create an enveloping, stylish atmosphere that makes weekend brunch or dinner feel special. Given its popularity and proximity to SoFi Stadium, making a reservation is the best way to beat the pre-event crowds." - Mona Holmes
"There are tons of fusion restaurants in LA, and truthfully, many of them make us wish we’d stayed home—but Two Hommés is different. This refreshing West African-Latin spot serves mash-up dishes that are wholly original without getting gimmicky. Formerly a pop-up, this casual sit-down operation is located in a colorful, brick-walled space on La Brea that used to house Comfort LA. Expect to share huge portions of fluffy Ghanaian jollof rice topped with BBQ jerk salmon, passion fruit ceviche that glows in the sunlight, and berbere-dusted chicken bites that will inspire you to spruce up your spice cabinet. Drop in for a date night, Sunday brunch, or whenever you’re in the mood to try something new, but not too complicated." - Team Infatuation
"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
"This West African-Latin fusion spot—a short drive from The Forum in Inglewood—feels like a nostalgic clubhouse. George Clinton and Aretha Franklin concert posters line the white brick walls, while afro-tinged funk tracks groove just loud enough on the speakers. Expect to share big portions of fluffy Ghanaian jollof rice topped with barbecue jerk salmon, passion fruit ceviche that glows bright orange, and berbere-glazed chicken bites that will inspire you to upgrade your home spice rack. Two Hommés also has cocktails too, in case you want to pop in for a spicy pineapple margarita or sourspoon-ginger whiskey sour before catching a show nearby." - brant cox, sylvio martins, garrett snyder
