Darbo Restaurant — Restaurant in Clinton Township

I grew up partially in East Africa and love good East African food. This is not that. It was possibly the worst food I’ve ever had at a restaurant. The goat was utterly tasteless, no spices or flavor of ANY kind. Full of fat, still on the vertebrae bones. They even botched chicken curry and chapatis. The curry had more cumin than you can possibly imagine. I mean imagine you take a full cup of cumin, add half a cup of water, and call that sauce. The chapatis were by far the worst I’ve ever had. Old, cold, doughy, and with little or no oil. It tasted like eating damp, congealed wet dough. Also water isn’t free, no AC and boiling hot inside, flies everywhere, including on the food. Actual African restaurants are tastier, cheaper, cleaner, and more comfortable. It was a struggle to even...

I had to change my review, sadly. The flavors here are incredible, but the last time I went in there were flies everywhere and the floor felt slippery. I haven’t been back since due to those hygiene issues. I’d be happy to return if those issues were remedied because it’s so darn delicious otherwise.

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Original Review:

A classic case of not judging a book by its cover. I love this place. The prices have recently gone up a bit, I think, but it’s still a great deal for the incredible portion sizes and extra goodies you get (pop, banana, water, etc.). I recommend the chicken steak, the chicken kalankal, and the jabati. The jabati and rice are delicious. Remember: eat the rice with the banana — it’s...

Ah I wish I had pictures to upload. I just totally forget about the pictures when I see the food. This place is one of a kind. Never tried such taste in my life. Plus it’s halal and they give you A BIG portion. Like I can eat one portion two times and I will be full. The people who work there are so nice. I came across the place by accident and after that I whenever I visit Columbus I make sure to eat there and take some entrees for to go because I have friends who just can’t texting me to make sure I take some food from this place for them. I love the Tate of their food. Definitely recommend this...