Papaye — Restaurant in New York

Came here for lunch a few weeks ago and it was a little disappointing. The line had about 10 people ahead of me and still had about a hour wait. How ridiculous. The owner was working the register but he seemed more like the help as he has SOOO many questions for the staff about pricing. I ordered okra soup w pounded yam. The soup was VERY oily and it red... Red? some of you are thinking the same thing as me. Unless they discovered a "new" vegetable how is the soup red??? It must of been Banga soup or heavily doused in palm oil as I only had 1 piece of okra in the entire bowl. The jelloff rice was fine it tasted like it was made in a pressure cooker instead of over the counter which takes longer and more effort but the flavor and quality is worth it. Moving on I would recommend you grab and go if you stop by for lunch. Although there is seating it...

As a first-gen Ghanaian American, I've always craved the authentic flavors of my parents' homeland. Papaye African Restaurant in the Bronx is a culinary haven that transports me straight to Ghana! The aromas, the spices, the tender meat... every bite is a taste of nostalgia and cultural pride.

I appreciate the simplicity of the menu, which allows the chefs to focus on perfecting the traditional dishes that have been passed down through generations. The jollof rice is a staple, and Papaye's version is a masterclass in flavor and technique.

As a first-gen, it's beautiful to see my culture celebrated and shared with the community. Papaye African Restaurant is more than just a meal - it's a connection to my heritage, a celebration of our traditions, and a reminder of the rich cultural legacy that shapes my...

Although, im not from any of the countries from africa, I've been eating fufu, goat meat and okra for years ( 14 years to be exact), and this restaurant has had the worst. When I brought the food home, I had two to three bites before I had to throw the stew away. The stew ( or something in the stew) was definitely spoiled (the fufu was fine so I saved that lol). The stew had a really strong off putting stench of rotten meat/meat gone bad that was somewhat masked by the spices. A few hours later I had really bad diarrhea and felt really sick for about 24 hours. I regularly eat goat meat and I know that goat has a gamey smell to it, esp "smokeys", goat meat with the charred skin on ( which i like). The meat at this place has definitely gone bad 👎, never coming here again and I am planning to file a report with the...