Jollof Rice · Aromatic & Flavorful
African cooking,
made from scratch
Jollof, waakye, banku and fufu — the recipes our family has cooked for generations, served in Vernon.
Why us
Cooked in Vernon, the way it is done at home
Traditional African dishes made from scratch with the ingredients and methods they’re meant to be made with.
Cooked to order
Nothing sits under a lamp. Stews are simmered, plantain fried and fufu pounded once you order, which is why it takes a little longer.
The right ingredients
Seasonings and staples from African markets, because the recipes do not work with substitutes.
Pickup or delivery
Collect from Hartford Turnpike, or we deliver across Vernon and the towns around it.
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Our story
A family kitchen in Vernon
Taste of African Cuisine cooks African food the way it’s made at home: jollof, waakye, banku and fufu, with the soups and stews that go with them, from family recipes.
Everything is cooked to order, with seasonings and staples from African markets. Pick it up on Hartford Turnpike, or have it delivered around Vernon.
Reviews
What people say
From customers who order with us regularly.
"Beyond the food, the service was outstanding. The owner made me feel like family. The portions were generous, the prices were fair, and the customer service was outstanding. Highly recommend - this place deserves ALL the stars!"
Shanay Hall
"I had waakye and it was delicious. I couldn't eat all because the food was a lot. She has a very nice interpersonal skills. Definitely buying from her again."
Godfred K.Y Junior
"AMAZING FOOD! Legitimately the best African restaurant Connecticut! Doesn't matter what I order, I end up liking it. My family and I have been eating here ever since it opened. The chefs are always so friendly and kind."
Loretta Prempeh
"I just tried the fufu and egusi from taste of African cuisine, and I was absolutely delighted! The fufu was perfectly smooth and stretchy, just the way it should be, and the egusi soup was rich, flavorful, and full of that authentic taste that warms your heart."