Adidun Cuisine — Restaurant in Irvington

Our Experience at Adidun Cuisine On a snowy afternoon with light showers, we made the trip from Philadelphia to visit Adidun Cuisine —a place that had been widely discussed. I was visiting from out of the country, and my friend, a Philadelphia local, was eager to show me the spot.

We both agreed that the flavors were rich and authentic—boldly spiced yet enjoyable. We ordered Amala with stew, gbegiri, ewedu, and assorted meats. However, some of the meats were too tough to chew, which took away from the overall experience. We were limited to goat meat only...no substitutes and this was not communicated in a friendly manner.

Our experience with the service left much to be desired. The owner was quite stern and not particularly welcoming when we inquired about why our food was only partially served and left open while they attended to other customers.

The way our meal was presented didn’t align with what we expected. Some components seemed incomplete or hastily arranged.

There was no access to a restroom, and the hand-washing setup was inconvenient—resembling a makeshift camping station where we had to scoop water from a bucket and dispense soap from a large dish.

Dirty plates were left on tables even after customers had finished their meals. Due to the limited seating space, new customers had to share tables with unclean dishes, creating an uncomfortable dining experience.

Upon arrival, we noticed that the floor was extremely slippery due to the snowy weather, yet no safety measures—such as caution signs or mats—were in place to prevent slips and falls.

While the food itself had great potential, the overall experience was diminished by the lack of attention to customer service, hygiene, and basic amenities. With a few improvements, Adidun Cuisine could truly live up...

I recently visited Adidun for the first time while traveling from out of town, and while the food had great potential, there were a few key issues that took away from the experience.

We ordered a mix of traditional dishes: Abula (amala, gbegiri, ewedu, and stew), pounded yam with efo, and rice and stew with plantain. The flavors were rich, and we adults really enjoyed the spice, but the heat was overwhelming for my 9-year-old. Unfortunately, the rice and stew were way too spicy for her, and there were no milder options available. It would have been nice to see some variation in spice levels to accommodate different tastes, especially for kids.

One of the biggest disappointments was the owner's attitude. She was dismissive and rude, which made us feel unwelcome. Given that it was our first time visiting, we expected a bit more warmth, especially as we had traveled specifically to try this place.

There were also some issues with the restaurant setup. There was no running water in the sink by the door for washing hands, so we had to use bottled water, which was inconvenient. Additionally, while the flavors of the food were solid, some of the meats like ponmo and shaki were so tough that they were nearly impossible to eat.

In summary, the food had great flavor for those who enjoy spice, but the lack of customer service, tough meats, and the absence of milder options for kids were definite drawbacks. If you're a spice lover, Adidun has potential, but be prepared for some...

If you want these symptoms, Watery diarrhea all day and night with abdominal pain. This place is highly recommended. I ate there on two seperate occassions The first I ordered amala with egusi and experienced these symptoms, second I ate white rice and stew and experienced the same symptoms even worse than the first time. I spent all day and night in the bathroom. I even missed my daily nap before work due to the constant bathroom trips resulting in lack of sleep and adequate rest before starting my shift. Now im working overnight shift without any rest at all. I WILL NEVER IN MY LIFE RETURN AND ORDER HERE. I DONT WANT TO DIE OF FOOD POISONING. Health is Wealth. MY HEALTH STATUS IS VERY OK. IVE EATEN AT MANY OTHER PLACES AND HAVEN'T EXPERIENCED SUCH. STAFF SHOULD PRACTICE...