LA Dining: Ngoma Restaurant

Shared dinner with some friends at Ngoma Restaurant.

Food:
African restaurant with a menu divided into West African and East African sections. Tonight, 4 of us went to the East side and 1 of us went to the West side. 2 of us had chicken stew and 2 of us had beef stew while one had a fried fish. There is lamb mafe on the menu that I hope to try next time I'm there. Good straightforward food. The menu provides descriptions of the items and some do sound more exotic than others! I confess I went with something that sounded familar and what could be more familiar than stew!

Service:
I have eaten here a few times before but it has been awhile. Previously service was a bit slow but this outing the service was quite attentive. One neat ritual is the handwashing. The host brings a bowl of water and a bowl as a catch basin. She poured the water over our hands so we can wash. The water was nice and warm!

Atmosphere:
It is a cute little place on Wilshire in the Miracle Mile area. Probably okay for kids when it isn't crowded. Good date place for those looking for something atypical as it is different. The atmosphere is generally good for conversation. One time I went they had African music going so it was a little louder than usual but not overly so.

Price:
Entrees are mostly less than $15. Our party of five with tips got out paying $105.

Location:
5358 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036.
Cross Street: Detroit Avenue
Telephone: 323-934-1595
Fax: 323 934-1565

Opening Hours:
Tue.-Thu., 11AM.-10 PM
Fri. 11:00 am-11:00 PM
Sat. 12 Noon AM.-11 PM
Sun.12:00 Noon- 7:00 PM