Ovo
Take-out
African
West African
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. African restaurant with labeled vegetarian items, most of which are vegan. Dishes are grain and vegetable focused. Open Tue-Fri 8:00am-7:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:00am-7:00pm. Closed Mon.
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1280 5th Ave (at 110th St), New York City, New York, USA, 10029
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Last update on 20 Oct 2020 by Guest
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Added by galrob on 16 May 2019
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9 Reviews
First Review by renatapereyra
Bella&Ollie
Points +1218
Very Tasty & Satisfying Food - Edit
This restaurant is super welcoming and offers various African centred foods from around the convenient. I got The Ancient Vegan Bowl which included: Jollof Rice (rice cooked in a spiced tomato broth)
Read more- Efo Riro (kale, okra, dawadawa fermented locust bean, red palm fruit oil stew)
- Kelewele (spicy roasted plantains)
- Ndambe (black eyed pea, sweet potato, okra stew)
- Mafe (peanut sauce)
- Moyo (Mild, Onion, Tomato, Garlic, Scotch Bonnet Pepper).
This bowl is also customisable.
It was absolutely so delicious and filling that I was able to take some home!
I would 100% recommend this place.
Pros: Customisable vegan bowl, Friendly staff, Filling food
Cons: No vegan meats nor cheese
Guest
MKorvesis
Points +2338
Tasty African options - Edit
I liked that they offer Vegan African options for food, African drinks, and more
Read morePros: African Vegan options, Super fast service, Healthy food
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KaylaMurawski
Points +84
Delicious vegan options - Edit
A few vegan options, what they offered was delicious! Great spot for a casual lunch to bring family / friends who may not be vegan themselves but appreciate warm African spices. The black eyed pea stew and plantains were 10/10, great selection of drinks as well!
Read morePros: Great value, Delicious food
Cons: Limited menu
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Poundie
Points +15549
Cafe at African center - Edit
This cafe is located inside the African center on the corner of 5th and Central Park North. The cuisine is African. The selection is not broad--but what they have is very good, with ample and tasty food for vegans. The food is counter serve. Aside from the Jordan Pie Cafe a few blocks north, this is the best vegan-friendly place in the area.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-08-31
Pros: Beautiful surroundings, art work/Cental Park, Tasty, Healthy
Cons: Menu is not huge
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visforvegane
Points +104
Pretty good but nothing special - Edit
I was a bit disappointed, I didn’t find back the taste from other African restaurants I tried before but it is still a decent option if you are in the area. Be careful their tend to run out of food later in the day, I had to come back cause the first time they almost had nothing left !
Read morePros: Clearly labeled vegan option, Fu-fu bowl allow you to try different flavors
Cons: A little pricey , Not as good as other African restaurants I tried , They run out of food options later at night
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C_Leech
Points +49
Delicious brunch - Edit
Tasty vegan options served in a great environment
Read morePros: Great environment , Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff
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jblacklow
Points +21
A joy for vegans! A revelation; great setting overlooking Central Park. - Edit
I came here after reading a great review in the New Yorker magazine. It’s a beautiful, colorful environment, with wonderful views and huge windows overlooking the park. The many vegan options are delicious, and each item unique and distinct from each other. Peanut sauce is not something we find every day! Big beautiful wooden tables and unique seating all around. I like that it is counter service, so there is no waiting for food. Even the desserts were vegan, including a mango coconut pudding.
Read moreI do wish it were open later, as of now it seems to close at 7pm.
Pros: Lots of truly unique African options. , Very fresh ingredients. , Colorful, bright interior.
Cons: Closes at 7, closed Mondays.
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cwl666
Points +1438
Delicious food well priced cool place - Edit
Excellent food.. chicken and salmon options but everything else made in house is vegan
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renatapereyra
Points +221
awesome bowls - Edit
My omni friends and I stopped by and they both loved the fu-fu bowl but I recommend DIY: jollof fonio, ndambe, beets and fonio salad, black eyed pea salad, and yassa. The table sauces are vegan-friendly except for the clearly labeled fish sauce. I’d give this place five stars if the app would let me.
Read morePros: gluten-free and dairy-free, incredibly spacious, free lemon-infused water
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