Golden Safari - Hayward

I had the mild egusi soup (I chose goat) along with a side of fufu, and it was amazing. Next time, I'll definitely opt for the spicy version because the mild was incredibly gentle. However, it was still delicious, and the staff were incredibly kind and helpful. This was my first encounter with Nigerian cuisine, and I’m absolutely hooked! Food: 5/5

Delicious. Even my picky children enjoy it. Jollof rice and chicken is good but I'm hooked on egusi and fufu my favorite. Friendly Black owned restaurant. Fresh hibiscus ? drink yummy. Grilled fish fresh made to order.Vegetarian options: Yes lots of optionsKid-friendliness: Yes dine in or take outParking: Huge lotWheelchair accessibility: Yes

Delicious. Even my picky children enjoy it. Jollof rice and chicken is good but I'm hooked on egusi and fufu my favorite. Friendly Black owned restaurant. Fresh hibiscus ? drink yummy. Grilled fish fresh made to order.Vegetarian options: Yes lots of optionsKid-friendliness: Yes dine in or take outParking: Huge lotWheelchair accessibility: Yes

Was inspired to try this place after seeing the Nigerian food episode of Taste the Nation, so I tried the same dishes mentioned in that: beef suya, and egusi soup with fufu. I also had the Suup! soda (made from soursop and cane sugar juice) which is lovely. The beef was tender and spicy delicious. I struggled with the fufu, from a technical point of view, but the egusi was rich and spicy. More practice needed with the fufu so I'll definitely be back, and try other dishes on the menu. The staff are all lovely and welcoming, recognizing this was my first experience with Nigerian food, they were happy to explain anything I needed.

Sometimes, an experience goes beyond just the food itself. I had been looking forward to trying Nigerian cuisine for the first time. While the food was good, there were some issues that overshadowed the meal. They didn’t provide plates, and we were given only one napkin per person, which is challenging since the food is typically eaten with your hands. When we requested silverware, we received only two sets for our table of four. The staff seemed to misunderstand our requests. My suggestion would be to order your food to go and enjoy it in the comfort of your own home.