11/08/09

Unusual, exotic dining experience!

by hef71

Ngoma is a treat for people who want to try something different and exotic. The African food is unlike any food I've tried anywhere, ever. It's great food, with unusual flavors. And I also love the restaurant's ambience. You feel like you're stepping into Africa for a couple hours, even though it's located in Miracle Mile. Definitely a great dining experience for people who like to try out new things!

• Pros: Unlike any other restaurant I've been to in LA.

07/14/08

Ngoma Restaurant

by achieng

I've been going to Ngoma since I discovered it in 2004, it was great, I'd make my way there and share with my friends this absolute great dining place, the food was slow to come but worth the wait. Unfortunately, the service has gotten worse especially towards African patrons! However, recently, July 5th, 2008, I was given the worst treatment by the waiter and the owner; not a smile or greeting from either one of them but when the other people walked in...both of them rushed helter skelter to the new people's service! It was quite unfortunate that my sister and I were treated like scam yet we were paying as much as the other people! Unfortunately, only Caucasian patrons get excellent service. I am Kenyan and do like to enjoy the African cuisine. When I went there with my White friends, we got good servive because of my friends' presence; Unbelievable. I would not recommend this restuarant to anyone since they obviously have preferrence for other people besides their own. how sad! i drove from San Diego to LA to have dinner there but I don't think I will ever again. I'd rather go to the Stabucks across the street form Ngoma or to the Ethiopian Rests on Fairfax . What a Shame, I left them a note with my bill, hope they take heed.

• Pros: African food always good
• Cons: you get the worst service if you are african!

02/29/08

A good variety of African food

by slpdocstu

I found Ngoma on restaurant . com. It's a site that allows you to buy $25 gift certificates to restaurants for $10 or less. So, I bought one and tried it out with a friend. The place was essentially empty at 6:30 on a Wednesday. But the service was good, the menu was full of interesting options to try including wine from Africa, the food was great, and overall we just enjoyed it! Parking can be very, very difficult though as most of the street parking is closed after 6p.m.

The meals ranged from about $10-15 in price. Wine was around 5 or 6 per glass. So, with one appetizer, two entrees, and two glasses of wine, and the tip, we spent around $55. But, with the $25 gift certificate that I bought for $3, it was a good deal!

• Pros: Interesting food options
• Cons: Parking