The Jungle Plate — Restaurant in Proviso Township

O.M.G. So good!! The "Jungle Plate" owners are ultra friendly, personable, there to greet you with a happy smile...simply a bucket full of joy. They make you feel so welcomed, like you're family and have known them forever!

They have shared with me soon good news of great plans for things they are also will be featuring there. Things like themes for fun African nights, music, and arts (just to name a few). I'm so excited for them and can't wait to experience it.

The establishment and kitchen are ultra clean and very organized. AND O.M.G. the food!!! It is made piping hot; fresh to order and is some of the best African (Nigerian) food I've ever had in my whole life.

The prices are reasonable. The avg for my order is apprx $20. The portions sizes are good. They even have a bevy of Mocktails that they serve. I don't know what it is, but even the pitcher of water they bring out to your table taste so crisp, clean, and good. I'm wondering if they make that too ;)

For me, the spinach ( one of my favs ✔️) is to absolutely live for. So addictive I can't get enough. SERIOUSLY! I ask the "Jungle Plate" owners how they make it taste so good? They just smile and say, it's because their food is made fresh and with love. For sure, if love has a taste, then this is definitely it.

In that, I practice a vegan lifestyle... I was so glad to know that they had some vegan options for me. YAY! I'm a real foodie person and serious about my eats. I'm was grateful to learn that they respect and honor keeping various vegan food items separate and apart from other non-vegan food items via how they prepare and cook them. And oohwee can they plate and serve it up. Though, I haven't been a carnivore for a good long while now; I tell you true...if I were, I have no doubts that I'd be all over their meat and sea food dishes too.

From the look appeal to the savory food aromas to the soulful, delicious African seasons, herbs, and spices ...indeed, after one yummy mouth watering taste, you will be hooked. And if you're like me, you'll also be wishing that you lived right around the corner from the spot place so you can eat there always and often.

Whenever I eat there in person, I know it is improper to lick the plate. But... when I order my food and bring it home, licking the plate or bowl clean is a must every time. So yeah, if licking the pate was a person... that would be me. LoL.

To the owners, Booki and Samuel... You and your culiary gifts are truly everything! I plan to tell the whole world about you. And there's absolutely nothing YOU can do about...

I had a delicious lunch at Jungle Plate. The venue was a clean, colorfully appointed and inviting space. The owner was a gracious host and prepared a delicious chicken and dinner for me and my friend. I had a sampling of both jerk style and “jungle” style chicken. The meal was perfectly seasoned. The sides (cabbage, candied yams, rice and peas with gravy and fresh salad) were scrumptious! The yams were perfect, not too sweet not too dry. My favorite was the roasted chicken and rice and peas, while my friend enjoyed the stewed goat. There were several delicious beverage selections as well. Although I personally didn’t have them, the tacos seemed to be a hit as well among others who were dining in. You can tell the owner and staff put their very best into the cuisine as if you were family visiting. I will be back to explore other parts of the...

I've ordered several times from The Jungle Plate as well as eating in with my sister and niece from out of town. My niece enjoyed her egusi soup so well she keeps asking me to send her some, as well as my sister she just wants to come and try everything on the menu. Today I can say I finally, finally got to try suya, it was not disappointing alone with the grilled turkey very flavorful. My mom who lives in Calumet City had me to order here the egusi soup and the jungle village rice, this lady will have enough food for 3 days, yes, they give you that much. Thank you, The Jungle Plate authentic food with flavor from the heart. I WILL BE BACK there's plenty I still...