If you're on the hunt for authentic African cuisine in Providence, look no further. Suya Joint, located on Westminster Street, brings the vibrant flavors of Nigeria and West Africa to the heart of the city. This newcomer offers a delightful culinary journey coupled with inviting decor, making it a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts.
Jollof Rice
Suya Joint is owned by Chef Cecelia Lizotte, who draws inspiration from her grandmother's small village restaurant in Qua’an Pan, Plateau State, Nigeria. After establishing her first location in Boston, she expanded into Providence, bringing savory dishes like jollof rice, tender beef or chicken, egusi stew, beans, and sweet fried plantains to a new audience.
The restaurant is located at 320 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903-3303, and has a charming neighborhood gem and innovative welcome.
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A Menu Packed with Flavor
Suya Joint’s menu highlights the cuisine of Lizotte’s native Nigeria, with favorites including jollof rice, fufu, and beef suya, a Nigerian meat skewer. The menu features a variety of West African dishes and drinks. Stews and soups come with fufu (pounded yam), which you use to soak up specialties like efo riro, leafy greens cooked in red stew and flavored with smoked crayfish, fish, and turkey; or egusi stew, leafy greens cooked with African melon seed and flavored with smoked crayfish, fish, and turkey. You can add your choice of meat or fish to any stew for more sustenance. In addition to the mouth-watering menu selection, the new restaurant offers non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, such as a variety of African beers. Wash down your meal with a guava margarita or Zuma Rock punch cocktail.
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Vegan and Vegetarian Options
Journey to Africa at this Nigerian restaurant that specializes in many vegan and vegetarian dishes. And hear ye, hear ye, folks with dietary restrictions: since the entire menu is dairy-free, we’re confident that Suya Joint’s offerings can be a popular option; much of the menu is gluten-free and vegetarian, too!
Pastries and Small Bites
Sit down for a meal or take it to go to experience pastries like puff puffs (West African round doughnuts), chin chin (crispy fried dough), meat pies, fish rolls and buns.
Customer Reviews
Suya Joint Providence offers an authentic Nigerian dining experience with "outstanding and authentic food" and a "fantastic atmosphere." Guests rave about the "great service," varied menu options, and flavorful dishes. The restaurant is praised for its "excellent food & customer service is top tier," generous portions, and creative drinks, making it a must-visit destination.
- "Restaurant was clean, service friendly and food DELICIOUS!! Music gave the right vibe! I’ll be back when visiting the area."
- "Looking for the nostalgic feeling of home without the hazzle of doing the work yourself. This is the right place as the meals leaves you with the feeling of home with generous portion in an ambient environment."
- "The staff here are very friendly, patient and knowledgeable. The food is outstanding, if you like spicy food especially. I've been twice and can't wait to go again."
- "Such a wonderful restaurant. Great food, great service, great vibe. Lots of good meat and vegetarian and vegan options, all authentically Nigerian style. And, the "heat" level is very variable, with waitress attentive to your preference. Don't miss this treasure!"
- "Outstanding and authentic food, attentive wait staff, fantastic atmosphere but not too loud ."
- "Excellent Food & Customer Service is TOP TIER! I had THE BEST Birthday dinner at Suya Joint Providence. The food was great & the recommendations to try other stews were amazing. I didn’t even know which stew I liked best, although egusi is my favorite, don’t be afraid to try the server’s suggestions! I’m also very picky about desserts and my partner and I had the chocolate cake and the Guava cheesecake. Both were perfect! So perfect that we are going back for dessert on our last night in Providence!"
- "What a dining experience. We loooooooooved the food, drinks and service. I cannot say enough except go and support this restaurant!!"
- "This was my first time visiting the restaurant and everything we ordered was full of flavor. Looking forward to coming back and ordering a different dish. The pineapple upside down cake was warm and melted in my mouth."
- "Waitress made excellent suggestions. Fantastic food and creative drinks"
- "Delicious awesome fantastic."
Suya Joint: A Growing Success Story
Lizotte opened her first location as a catering business in the Roslindale area of Boston back in 2012. The original Suya Joint relocated and expanded in 2016 to a larger footprint in the Roxbury neighborhood. Today, Lizotte continues to operate the Roxbury location as well as a popular food truck. One of Lizotte’s most recent accolades is Boston Magazine naming Suya Joint as the best West African restaurant in Boston.
Additional Information
The restaurant is open weekly from Tuesday through Sunday. Takeout and delivery are also available. Later on, the space will host cooking classes with Lizotte, along with African-themed events.
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Restaurant Details
- Address: 320 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903-3303
- Cross Streets: Snow St. & Westminster St.
- Parking: Street Parking
- Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Additional Features: Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Hours: Sun 2:00 pm-8:00 pm
- Executive Chef: Cecelia Lizotte
Catering and Private Events
Suya Joint offers diverse catering options, tailored to fit your event's needs. Their catering services are perfect for any size group. They also offer a restaurant buyout service for private events, complete with a customized menu, space arrangements, and special table settings.
West African Dishes
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