Emmy Ij African Food
Menu: African, West African, Lunch
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Rice, Spaghetti & Soups
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Jollof Rice
from R130.00
A classic west African dish featuring flavorful slow-cooked rice in a rich tomato and peppersauce, served with perfectly seasoned chicken.
Fried Rice
from R130.00
A classic, flavorful dish of stir-fried rice, tender pieces of chicken, and mixed vegetable.
Rice
from R130.00
Long-grain, parboiled rice that is cooked plain to serve as a base for stews and sauce.
Jollof Noodles
from R80.00
A popular and flavorful one-pot dish made by cooking noodles in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce.
Spaghetti
from R150.00
Nigerian fried spaghetti and egg is a flavorful,quick meal where spaghetti is cooked with a rich, spiced tomato and pepper-based sauce, often mixed with fried scrambled eggs.
Egusi Soup
from R170.00
Nigerian egusi with assorted meat is a hearty andflavorful soup made from ground melon seeds, palm oil, assorted meats, and leafy greens, often seasoned with peppers, crayfish, and other spices. It's served with fufu pounded yam or eba.
Ogbono Soup
from R170.00
A popular, hearty, and nutrient-dense stew characterized by its unique mucilaginous texture. Its cooked with palm oil, and other secret ingredient
Oha Soup
from R180.00
A rich and flavorful delicacy,prepared with various meats and fish like beef, stick fish and dried fish, thickened with cocoyam paste, and flavored with palm oil.
Okro Soup
from R170.00
A flavorful stew made with sliced okra, and a base of meats (like beef, stripe, of fish) seasoned with peppers, and other spices.
Vegetable Siyo
from R180.00
A flavorful and nutritious stew primarily made from a mix of leafy greens like waterleaf and pumpkin leaves, with a rich base of palm oil, blended peppers and protein like fish or meat.
Pepper Soup
from R160.00
A flavorful, spicy, and aromatic broth-based soup made with turkey and a blend of local spices pepper and onion and scent leaves.
Pep Soup
from R200.00
A spicy west African delicacy known for its light, aromatic, and deeply prepared without oil, that balances intense heat from peppers.
Plantain (Fried)
from R100.00
A popular dish made from ripe or green plantains that are sliced and pan-fried in oil until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside, but soft and tender on the inside.
Plantain (Boiled)
from R80.00
A starchy nutrient-rich side dish made by simmering plantain pieces in water until tender. This healthy, oil-free preparation is commonly served as a complementary dish for savory meals like stews and fish.
Semolina
from R60.00
Semolina is a staple made from wheat, prepared by mixing the flour with water and cooking it until it thickens into a smooth, moldable dough.
Grilled Chicken
from R150.00
South African grilled chicken, pap and salad is a meal consisting of grilled chicken, a starchy maize porridge called pap, and salad made with mixed greens tomatoes, cabbage and other vegetables.
Steak
from R200.00
A hearty meal featuring grilled or stewed steak served with pap, a maize-meal porridge, and a side salad, while the salad is often a fresh, vibrant mix of ingredient like lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers
Mogodu
from R180.00
A Southern African dish consisting of a spicy stew made from tripe and intestines. Its prepared by slow-cooking cleaned trip and intestines with oinions, tomatoes, and various spices like paprika, cumin and chilli.
Tastic Fried Rice
from R70.00
Flavourful fried rice made with tastic grains, mixed vegetables, and signature seasoning.
Tastic Jollof Rice
from R70.00
Classic West African–style jollof rice cooked with rich tomato sauce using tastic rice.
Basmatic Jollof Rice
from R70.00
Aromatic basmati rice cooked in a spicy tomato base for a lighter, fragrant jollof.
Village Jollof Rice
from R150.00
Traditional smoky-style jollof cooked with local spices for an authentic village taste.
Coconut Rice
from R150.00
Creamy coconut-infused rice cooked to perfection with a subtle sweet, tropical flavour.
Rice, Beans & Tomatoes Assorted Stew
from R150.00
A hearty plate of rice and beans served with rich tomato stew and assorted meat.
Native Rice & Sauce
from R150.00
Locally seasoned native rice cooked with palm oil and spices, served with a savoury sauce.
Jollof Spaghetti
from R100.00
Spicy jollof-style spaghetti simmered in tomato sauce with bold, vibrant flavours.
Pepper Soup
from R150.00
Assorted pepper soup is a spicy, and aromatic Nigerian dish featuring a light, watery broth simmered with a diverse mix of meat(Tripe, liver, kidney and heart) and a unique blend of traditional spices.
South African Dishes
20
Chicken Combo
from R140.00
Grilled full chicken served with pap and a salad of your choice.
Steak Combo
from R75.00
Steak served with pap and a salad of your choice.
Beef Stew & Rice
from R70.00
Beef stew served with rice and a salad of your choice.
Beef Stew & Pap
from R70.00
Beef stew served with pap and a salad of your choice.
Chicken Feet Combo
from R70.00
Mixed chicken feet served with pap and a salad of your choice.
Quarter Chicken Combo
from R70.00
Quarter chicken served with pap and a salad of your choice.
Chicken & Rice
from R70.00
Chicken served with rice and a salad of your choice.
Mogodu Combo
from R70.00
Mogodu served with pap and a salad of your choice.
Fish & Pap
from R80.00
Fish served with pap and a salad of your choice.
Half Chicken Combo
from R70.00
Half chicken served with pap and a salad of your choice.
Small Chips
from R50.00
Thinly sliced potatoes, deep, fried until crispy, commonly reffered as french fries or chips, served as a side dish.
Russian
from R50.00
A South African style sausage or processed meat, commonly served in fast food or take-aways.
Green Vegetable Salad
from R50.00
A general term for nutrient, rich leafy greens or green colored veg.
Coleslaw
from R50.00
A refreshing salad made from finely shredded cabbage and carrots, often dressed with a creamy mayo based or tangy vinegar dressing.
Chakalaka
from R60.00
A South African spicy vegetable relish often made with tomatoes, onions, beans, peppers and various spices.
Jollof Fresta
from R160.00
Jollof rice served with chicken and coke.
Egusi Delight
from R220.00
Egusi soup assorted with poundo.
Ogbono Delight
from R220.00
Ogbono soup with assorted eba or poundo.
Okro Delight
from R220.00
Okro soup assorted with poundo.
Assorted Stew With White Rice
from R200.00
White rice and tomatoes stew (rice, beans and assorted stew).
Swallow
7
Eba
from R50.00
Garri-based swallow made with hot water, served soft and perfect with any soup.
Semolina
from R50.00
Smooth, light semolina swallow with a soft texture, great with rich stews and soups.
Poundo Yam
from R70.00
Fluffy, stretchy yam flour swallow that tastes like pounded yam, served warm.
Starch
from R50.00
Traditional Niger delta starch swallow with a sticky, silky texture, best enjoyed with banga or rich soups.
Fufu
from R70.00
Classic African swallow with a slightly tangy flavour and soft, smooth texture.
Amala
from R60.00
Yam flour swallow with a dark colour and unique earthy taste, perfect with gbegiri or ewedu.
Wheat
from R60.00
Healthy wheat-based swallow with a firm, smooth texture, ideal for hearty soups.
Yam
5
Boiled Yam
from R60.00
Soft, tender yam slices boiled to perfection and served warm.
Fried Yam
from R60.00
Crispy golden yam fries with a soft, fluffy inside.
Roasted Yam
from R120.00
Charcoal-roasted yam with a smoky flavour and firm texture.
Yam Porridge
from R120.00
Yam cooked in a rich, seasoned sauce until soft and creamy.
Yam & Beans Porridge
from R150.00
A hearty mix of yam and beans cooked together in a savoury, flavourful sauce.
Meat Cuisine
7
Nkwobi
from R150.00
Spicy, flavour-packed cow foot delicacy cooked in rich palm oil sauce.
Turkey
from R70.00
Tender, seasoned turkey pieces grilled or fried to a juicy finish.
Chicken
from R60.00
Well-seasoned chicken served grilled or fried for a tasty, satisfying bite.
Beef
from R80.00
Soft, flavourful beef cooked or grilled to perfection with house spices.
Suya
from R220.00
Spicy, grilled beef strips coated in authentic suya pepper blend.
Gizdodo (Peppered)
from R200.00
Spicy, stir-fried chicken gizzard mixed with sweet, caramelized plantains.
Gizzard & Plantain
from R200.00
Tender gizzard paired with perfectly fried, sweet plantains for a tasty combo.
Bean Cake
4
Akara
from R80.00
Golden, crunchy bean fritters made from blended black-eyed beans.
Moi-Moi
from R100.00
Steamed bean pudding blended with spices for a smooth, flavourful taste.
Plain Beans
from R60.00
Soft-cooked beans seasoned lightly for a simple, wholesome meal.
Beans Porridge
from R120.00
Creamy, well-seasoned beans cooked until tender and rich.
Sauces
3
Fried Fish
7
Titus Fish Fried
from R60.00
Crispy fried titus fish seasoned and fried to a golden finish.
Hake Fish Fried
from R60.00
Light, flaky hake fillet fried to perfection with mild seasoning.
Tilapia Grilled / Fried
from R200.00
Whole tilapia grilled or fried for a smoky, flavourful taste.
Catfish Grilled / Fried
from R200.00
Fresh catfish prepared grilled or fried with bold, rich spices.
Seafood Sphaghetti
from R200.00
Spaghetti tossed with a mix of fresh seafood in a rich, savory sauce.
Vegetable Noodless
from R150.00
Soft noodles stir-fried with fresh, colorful vegetables and light seasoning.
Fried Noodles
from R100.00
Classic stir-fried noodles with a deliciously savory, golden finish.
Stew & Soup
11
Tomato Stew
from R70.00
Rich, flavorful tomato-based stew perfect for pairing with rice or swallows.
Tilapia Stew
from R250.00
Rich, flavorful tomato-based stew perfect for pairing with rice or swallows.
Vegetable Stew
from R70.00
A hearty mix of fresh vegetables simmered in a delicious, seasoned sauce.
Ogbono Soup
from R70.00
Thick, slippery ogbono soup with rich spices and a satisfying texture.
Egusi Soup
from R70.00
Ground melon seed soup cooked with spices, vegetables, and beef or titus fish.
Bitterleaf Soup
from R80.00
Traditional bitterleaf soup with a slightly bitter, earthy taste and tender beef or titus fish.
Nsala Soup
from R100.00
Light, white soup made with catfish and spices for a delicate, savory flavour.
Oha Soup
from R90.00
Traditional oha leaf soup with rich, hearty seasoning and tender meats.
Okro Soup
from R70.00
Slippery okra soup cooked with spices, vegetables, and meat of your choice (beef or titus fish).
Edikang Ikong
from R150.00
Thick, nutrient-rich vegetable soup with assorted meats (beef, goat meat, cow skin, dry fish and stockfish) and a rich, hearty taste.
Dry Cat Fish Stew
from R250.00
Spicy, concentrated catfish stew cooked until thick and flavourful.
Plantain
9
Boiled Plantain
from R80.00
Soft, naturally sweet plantains boiled to perfection.
Fried Plantain
from R80.00
Golden, crispy-on-the-outside, sweet-on-the-inside fried plantains.
Plantain Porridge
from R150.00
Savory plantains cooked in a rich, spiced sauce until tender.
Roasted Plantain
from R120.00
Charcoal-roasted plantains with a smoky, caramelized flavor.
Jollof Rice, Chicken & Salad
from R150.00
Flavourful jollof rice served with tender chicken and a fresh side salad.
Fried Rice, Chicken & Salad
from R150.00
Colourful, savoury fried rice paired with juicy chicken and crisp salad.
Egusi Soup, Assorted Meat & Semolina
from R180.00
Rich egusi soup with assorted meats (beef, tripe , cow skin and goat meat), served with soft semolina.
Ogbono Soup Assoted Meat & Semolina
from R180.00
Thick, hearty ogbono soup with assorted meats (beef, cow skin and stockfish), served with semolina.
Okro Soup Assoted Meat & Pounded Yam
from R200.00
Slippery okro soup with assorted meats (beef, goat meat, cow skin and smoked fish) paired perfectly with pounded yam.
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