The service here was really poor and so was the food. The food did not taste fresh. The jollof rice just tasted like rice with tomato paste thrown in and there was hardly any meat on the bones. The lamb was raw in places and also burnt. We were not asked how our food was and at the end when we told the staff the food was disappointing they just turned the screen to us to pay and said “£36”. No acknowledgement of the complaint or any apology for the poor food or service. We were not going to review due to this being a small business but when we complained and received such a poor response we decided to post this to hopefully alert the business owner to these issues so they can...
Read moreSuch a lovely family atmosphere, they really cherish their customers here. The waitress told us more about the dishes which was interesting and also helped us choose. Vegan options are varied, delicious and filling. Fried plantain in African spices is a must, Jollof rice is delicious and will suit most tastes, friend plantain with bean sauce had such an interesting palette of tastes, best option if you want something new. Fish tasted like it came straight from the lake. One star deducted just because they didn't have all the dessert options available, I'm sure that was only...
Read moreI had not been in Edinburgh for a while and I visited with my husband. I went to Phriends Food with him for dinner.
This was the best choice I made during this short stay in Edinburgh!
We tried six dishes and we both loved each of them. I particularly love their chicken and their Jollof rice.
The place is great for everyone including families, and it is literally the cleanest restaurant where I have ever been. The staff are lovely and want to ensure you have a great experience.
I would totally recommend this to anyone!
LOVED it! Can't...
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