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Brooklyn Suya

Restaurant Fast food restaurant Vegetarian restaurant African restaurant West african restaurant

One of the Top rated West african restaurants in New York


Address

717 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Website

www.brooklynsuya.com

Contact

(718) 513-0122

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (369 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 9 PM
  • Monday: 12 to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: bowl (19) chicken (15) rice (14) time (14) suya (13) delicious (12) amazing (11) good (10) spicy (10) order (9)
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  • 5/5 Mandy K. 11 months ago on Google • 454 reviews
    Wow super flavorful spiced food!! We loved the bowl with eggplants and tofu. Both especially the eggplants were grilled and flavored to perfection! The volume was also plenty and filling. Nice thing is the place is totally refined sugar free! one of the sauces uses honey. Staff were friendly. Wait was long on a Sunday night
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mustapha A. 7 months ago on Google • 91 reviews
    Nice spot to get Nigerian suya. It's a takeout spot with benches outside for people who want to sit and enjoy the atmosphere of the busy street. The suya spices come in varying hotness levels. It's delicious. I recommend.
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 dar 1 year ago on Google • 106 reviews
    I order from here multiple times a week. It’s that good. And with the nice weather, they’ve brought out the grill to cook the protein in larger batches and it smells like heaven all around the building. I’m typically ordering their chicken bowl with a rice base, it comes with a little kale, avocado, plantain, and egg as extra. I’m Jamaican, and even tho I LOVE spicy food, I go with their level 2 spice (1-4) and it’s amazing. Their two different sauces are the perfect final addition to bring all the flavors together.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amanda W. 5 months ago on Google • 366 reviews
    I love spicy food, this shrimp and tofu bowl I ate was heat and on fire for my taste buds. Immaculate cozy space and self service utensils so dont forget to grab them. Salmon bowl is tasty, but the rice was too mushy and got grainy aftertaste for my bowl experience. Overall, I love the bitter lemon schweppes soda that we paired the bowls with.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aja B. 1 year ago on Google
    This spot is amazing, I polished off the medium size bowl pretty quickly. I had the kale base, so maybe not as filling as the rice would’ve been, but it was delicious. My friend who had the rice said it had a touch of sweetness to it. The veggie add on is one of the better options from the choices because you really do get a great variety and a lot of it. I had the level 2 spice and definitely felt the heat, so proceed with caution. Also the sweet sauce you can add on top is delicious, but very sweet that next time I might get it on the side instead. There’s also some tables/ benches outside. Will definitely be coming back.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amaka C. 2 years ago on Google
    I am a resident physician at Stony Brook Medicine and we had a Nigerian cultural event this week. I contacted the owner of the restaurant and from day one, he had excellent communication and was super accommodating. My co- residents and other staff members were very pleased with the food to the point that they asked for more. I will definitely reached out for their catering services in the future. Thank you again for being accommodating and nice! :) #NaijaNoDeyCarryLast
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Irma G. 5 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    The food here is delicious! The issue is everytime I order and I mean everytime- even in store there's always missing ingredients! So many times I've been charged extra and never received what I payed for. Last night I ordered a large salmon bowl with egg and plantain and paid extra for avocado all I got was the salmon, rice, kale and cucumbers and 3 pieces of tomato, I was disappointed once again 😕I think I'm gonna take a break for awhile now
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eric 2 years ago on Google
    So good! If you want an affordable meal that is packed with flavors and served by an amazing crew of people, this is the place. Try their steak or chicken with any sides you like (I prefer the plantains and veggies) and don't forget the sauces. Honestly some.of the best bowls in all of Brooklyn.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex M. 9 months ago on Google • 64 reviews
    Absolutely amazing. So much flavor and so many fresh ingredients packed into a bowl. The medium is a great level of spice where you can still really taste and enjoy all the different flavors of the blend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Christine 5 months ago on Google • 35 reviews
    It’s good! Although if you’re looking for proper Nigerian suya, this isn’t it - more like her biracial Westernized cousin. You probably could already tell by the ability to pick & choose a spice level lmao (level 4/ Lagos Fire is what you should be ordering if you want the classic suya spiciness). Food wise, the meat wasn’t hard but wasn’t as tender as it could’ve been. It was tasty enough, but not mind blowing. Vegetables were really fresh! The sauces were delicious and I feel like they’d be the perfect accompaniment for something - but not suya & rice. I’m saving them for next time I order wings or a burger or something, I think they’d go great with that. Don’t get confused by the yellow color - the rice is not fried rice. Tastes exactly the yellow rice you get from Mexican places. Speaking of which, I do appreciate the Mexican-inspired concept & presentation - with the bowls etc. Super cute way of serving suya! Here is sure to be a huge hit for people unaccustomed to Nigerian food. But if you’ve had truly great suya (Glover Court, Abuja spots, etc iykyk) and know what Nigerian "yellow" (fried) rice should be like, you might be underwhelmed. I’d definitely keep here in mind for vegan/vegetarian friends for the tofu & eggplant "suya" - which is cool and a very smart addition to make it accessible to those with dietary restrictions. Might also try the salmon someday. But I wouldn’t rush to order the beef again (and the chicken too I suspect), as if I’m spending on food I need to be crazy delicious/something I couldn’t make better at home - but it’s still money well spent. It’s not great, but it’s good. PS. Leave your dreams of leftovers behind, the large bowl is enough for exactly one meal.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tolu A. 5 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    My mom, sister, and I had the pleasure of experiencing Brooklyn Suya. We visited the city from MD for a quick weekend getaway and my mom insisted that we stop here based on some great reviews she saw online/travel vlogger. We got 3 different bowls but managed to have a bit of each of the protein items on the menu. I need to go back and praise Toya from Guyana ! She was amazing and made the whole experience top knotch. From taking our pics in front of the restaurant to making sure we were satisfied with our order selections. Her energy was infectious and we appreciated her setting up a nice spot for us to sit and eat. The food was very fresh and the proteins were cooked perfectly, no tough meats over here. We really enjoyed all our dishes and will never forget our visit here. Toya even gave us one the Polaroid pics she took of us as a souvenir. 10/10 for the entire experience !
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patience 1 year ago on Google
    Thanks to the Uptown Night Market I got to taste Brooklyn Suya. Suya is one of my favorite street foods. The suya spice perfectly blended. I enjoyed the beef but know others love their chicken.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Christine L. 1 year ago on Google
    Tasty food and friendly staff. Unfortunately half of the meat in my bowl were pieces of fat and gristle. Some things should be trimmed off before cooking as it decreases the quality and makes the food not worth the cost.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luke B. 1 year ago on Google
    Woooooow....best food i've picked up in a minute. Everything was amazing across the board. Support local businesses....DO NOT SLEEP!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vontrice B. 5 months ago on Google • 56 reviews
    Day trip to Brooklyn and decided to give this place a try. My friend heard about it from a blogger, I wasnt familiar. You can basically either go with a standard bowl or create your own. I opted for the chicken, rice, veggies and medium spice. If you are allergic to peanuts you cannot eat here because peanuts are used in everything. It does take some time to complete order because everything is made fresh. The ONLY thing I would have liked was to have an option to eat inside but it is a small establishment. HOWEVER! I sat outside at the picnic table provided. I took a few bites of the bowl before we started walking and while it was still hot. All I can say is OMG!!!! It was sooooo flavorful. It was so good that I went back in and ordered another bowl (salmon with eggplant) to take home to have for lunch the next day. Staff is very welcoming and make it a good experience. You can even get your picture taken for their wall. I will MOST DEFINITELY come back next time/whenever I visit Brooklyn. And Ive already told some friends about it!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin L. 6 months ago on Google • 140 reviews
    Sweetie pie special: chicken, rice, plantain, sweet sauce, mild heat.

  • 4/5 LCR 6 months ago on Google • 116 reviews
    Tried the extra spicy Steak Suya and regular spicy one and the extra spicy had the best flavor. Absolutely delicious. Order regular spicy is you can’t handle spicy foods because it is a bit difficult to eat. Definitely recommend, try it.

  • 5/5 hamdy m. 10 months ago on Google
    Food was amazing!! Steak was tender and flavorful. It felt like a nice home cooked meal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Gochi O. 1 year ago on Google
    Anything time I order from this restaurant via Uber or DoorDash it is always an issue. It should never take more than two hours to receive a food order. This restaurant has been open for sometime now, and the service is always terrible! In addition, when the food arrived it was cold and hard. Terrible service all around.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 C M. 1 year ago on Google
    My new favorite quick, easy and fresh, healthier option in the area! Tried the grilled chicken but will also try their shrimp next time. They cook the chicken outside on the grill, and while you wait outside, you can watch the grill and jam to the music playing until they call your name or bring out the order. I got a medium bowl but surprisingly still had a decent bit of leftovers that still tasted great next day. Love their rice with some coconut flavor in it and the perfectly cooked plantain.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 josue jean B. 2 years ago on Google
    My friends and i cant get enough of the peanut sauce, the food was delicious, I've returned for a bowl every day for about four days 😌, all three of my friends enjoyed their food. Its my favorite post workout breakfast location, I was glad to bring some friends along
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David H. 2 years ago on Google
    I came with a friend today, and I got the chicken suya with egg/kale/rice. The mix of spices in the bowl was simply amazing, it was sweet and savory and spicy all at the same time. I absolutely loved this meal! We also loved the staff working here, who were all super friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nel A. 1 month ago on Google • 24 reviews New
    We ordered bowls take out, let me tell you, they are very very delicious. You will not be disappointed. Thank you Brooklyn Suya.

  • 5/5 Hyunser P. 1 year ago on Google
    It was my first time trying African food and it was really yummy! I'd definitely go there again! The steak was really good!

  • 5/5 Steph A. 7 months ago on Google
    Yo that meal is fire! Amazing flavors. Will definitely return to try the other things on the menu. Everything is very fresh and flavorful 🫶🏽🇳🇬

  • 5/5 Greg H. 7 months ago on Google
    The beef was perfectly seasoned. I had a medium beef bowl, spicy and it was the best tasting meal that I have had in quite awhile. It was so good I'm going to ask my wife to pick me up some tomorrow 🔥.

  • 4/5 chinemerem u. 7 months ago on Google
    The suya meat itself didn't really taste Nigerian but the suya sauce(spice) was spectacular and authentic

  • 3/5 Seun O. 6 months ago on Google
    Didn't meet suya expectations. I like the vegetable sides though.

  • 5/5 Courtney C. 1 year ago on Google
    I got the chicken bowl with aioli sauce. It was really really good. Been wanting to try it for a long time now and I’ll definitely be back. The spices wasn’t as spicy as I thought it would be but it’s just enough for me. I had the first spice. I’m not really into kale too much but I definitely enjoyed it.

  • 5/5 Daniel N. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is amazing. Came in for my first time, had the chicken bowl with plantains and loved every bite. If you're looking for a unique & delicious take out meal this is it.

  • 4/5 Sarah P. 1 year ago on Google
    All the points for flavor! 😍 And almost all the textures are great. Minus one star because the quality of how well the protein is cooked is super hit or miss. The first time I had it, chicken was cooked well. The second time, the chicken was without question the toughest, most over-cooked chicken I’ve ever had in my life. 3rd time it was cooked perfectly. 4th time back to tough. But, I will keep ordering from them because it’s so delicious overall.

  • 5/5 Pranav A. 2 years ago on Google
    Bold flavors. Great vibes. Must try. Ask for both sauces.

  • 5/5 Justin Mercado (. 2 years ago on Google
    I love Suya! A small gem with a perfect sheen. Everything from this restaurant tastes amazing! I personally love eating their steak and shrimp bowls, but you can never go wrong with chicken. Their perfect mix creates a range of exotic flavors that will literally make you dream about them, then wake up craving them.

  • 5/5 Uzo N. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice and clean environment and very polite staff. A very delicious Nigerian delicacy. Enjoy!

  • 5/5 Sean S. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is amazing. Anything on that menu you will not be disappointed in your choice. But the steak is lit.

  • 5/5 Byanca F. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, good food. It's not authentic African because it's watered down for the gentry demographic in the area. The seasoning is definitely authentic African.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as Black-owned

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