Afrizi — Restaurant in Basingstoke and Deane

Nestled in the heart of the city, Afriz offers a delightful culinary journey through African cuisine, and my recent visit confirmed its reputation as a hidden gem. The highlight of my meal was undoubtedly the Jollof Rice paired with Mutton Stew, a combination that showcased the restaurant's commitment to authentic flavors and quality ingredients.

The Jollof Rice was a vibrant masterpiece, with each grain perfectly cooked and infused with a rich blend of tomatoes, peppers, and spices. The balance of flavors was impeccable, offering a delightful mix of heat and sweetness that kept every bite interesting. Complementing this was the Mutton Stew, which was tender and succulent. The mutton was cooked to perfection, absorbing the robust, savory sauce that boasted layers of aromatic spices and a hint of smokiness.

Beyond the food, Afriz excels in creating a welcoming and warm atmosphere. The decor is a tasteful blend of modern and traditional African elements, with soft lighting and comfortable seating that makes it perfect for both casual dining and special occasions. The staff were attentive and friendly, adding to the overall enjoyable experience.

Afriz stands out not just for its delicious food but for the entire dining experience. If you're looking to savor the authentic taste of Jollof Rice and Mutton Stew in a pleasant setting, Afriz is the place to be. Highly...

What a place. We came here for an anniversary meal - we love trying new food and chose this place based on the reviews.

Firstly, the location is great, a little off the main Basingstoke thoroughfare close to car parks.

The restaurant is small but they haven't crammed it full of tables. It's really nicely laid out, lovely music and good atmosphere.

Staff were very attentive, honest and friendly. We were given a window table with a rose on it for the anniversary. A lovely touch.

We ordered the chicken stew, the mixed stew (fish, mutton and mushroom) with jollof rice, a side of chicken wings and a side of lamb chops.

It didn't take long to arrive and was bursting with flavour. The mutton was a highlight, tasty, with a wonderful texture and very tender.

We had some of the local Nigerian beers - Trophy and Star with Trophy being my favourite and the missus preferring the Star. Both were big bottles, chilled and delicious.

Finally we finished with the puff-Puffs, which are essentially doughnuts with sauce and topping. They were outstanding. I ate 5.

Overall, and for the price, I couldn't recommend it more. What an incredible place to eat. I was gutted to learn it had been here for over two years and I'd only just noticed it.

Go there. Enjoy the...

This is the second time I will have this terrible experience with Afrizi and their delivery. The first time I ordered food to the hospital and it was dropped, yes I meant dropped in a reception area, the delivery person didn’t even care that it is hospital environment and I did drop a complaint about this and nothing was done by either Afrizi or the delivery company. Today I ordered food worth £35 from Afrizi et Justeat and the order delivered was not complete and it took forever for the food to be delivered and when I called Afrizi they first told me it wasn’t their fault the food was delivered late, I bet it was my fault and about the incomplete order, the guy couldn’t be bothered he told me what he could do was to add it to my next order as if he was doing me a favour, customer service is poor, food quality is terrible, packaging is a sore sight. TBH, when I heard Nigeria restaurant is opening in Basingstoke I was excited, but Afrizi has done nothing but disappoint me every time, I wish they could go back to their drawing board and come back with something better rather than this embarrassment to...