Compact eatery with a candlelit dining room & lively bar specializing in aromatic Nigerian cuisine.
At a glance
#244 of 244 Bars in Brooklyn #15 of 15 Halal restaurants in BrooklynLocalGuideWorld score: 3.63
Rating breakdown
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5 ★43%
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4 ★21%
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3 ★11%
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2 ★6%
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1 ★18%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Buka?
- Buka is rated 3.6 out of 5 based on 653 reviews.
- How does Buka rank in Brooklyn?
- Buka is #244 of 244 Bars in Brooklyn by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Buka located?
- 1111 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11238, United States — 1.4 km from the center of Brooklyn.
- How can I contact Buka?
- Phone: +1 347-763-0619 · Website: bukanewyork.com
I enjoyed myself at this restaurant. The food was really good and the vibes was on 💯 the customer service was excellent from the South African host, this man was professional, classy and really knew his stuff. I really enjoyed the meal he recommended because it was my first time here and really didn’t know what to choose. I have since been back to order the same food because it was so good. The prices are also really good for amount of food and flavor you get . Also can’t forget the great African music playing. I am really happy to be back in New York with all the great cultural food around me.
The food has no taste, the jollof rice was TERRIBLE an and the plantain was barely cooked. The chicken had no taste and was bland. My food came in cold and I had I ask for it to be warmed. They also said they used honey beans while it was black eyed beans. The customer service was ok but could be better. I couldn’t even finish my food also, they didn’t have the prices on the menu🤦🏾♂️
Wicked foolish people. I ordered yam and egg. The description says with tomatoes, pepper and onions. They gave me eggs with no tomatoes and barely any peppers and onions. It was drained in oil and looked disgusting. See pictures below. They are crooks and this place needs to be closed down.
We came here from out of town and had a terrible experience. The waitress did not know any of the food on the menu and once we ordered the food was not what we had expected. The grilled talipia had no taste and they served us cold food. Would not recommend any of the stews as they are not as advertised. The owner is extremely rude and really give Africans a bad name which is quit unfortunate.
Just ordered lunch.
I was craving snails. As a fellow african myself I know the cost of snails on the market. $23 for a snail dish to get three snails, like come on. This is beyond ridiculous, especially when the bag of snails at the african market only costs me $20-$30 and I have about 8-10 snails from medium to large size.
Please do better, this is ridiculous.
Next time, I know what to do if I want snails. I get more snails at a french restaurant for that price.
I was craving snails. As a fellow african myself I know the cost of snails on the market. $23 for a snail dish to get three snails, like come on. This is beyond ridiculous, especially when the bag of snails at the african market only costs me $20-$30 and I have about 8-10 snails from medium to large size.
Please do better, this is ridiculous.
Next time, I know what to do if I want snails. I get more snails at a french restaurant for that price.
The waiter is a sweetheart. He’s very attentive and explain everything that was in each dish to us. The ambience is really cool. we had a bunch of appetizers and they all were delicious. it was really nice to try a new cuisine. I wanted to try Fufu for a while and was able to experience some dipping fun with it!
For authentic Nigerian dishes, anyone who would love a taste of Africa should visit. Recent relocation means there was still work in progress but the meals and service were fully perfect.
Friendly enough service but could definitely be improved. Also, I ended up getting severe food poisoning after eating there. I have eaten at many different Nigerian restaurants and never have I had food poisoning until them. I think they need to be careful with how food is prepared and make sure they are following hygiene protocols. Also, some of their dishes are overpriced for what they offer. Great decor though. Gave me nostalgia seeing the strategically placed danfo in the restaurant. Nice touch.
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