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Baraka Buffet

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About Baraka Buffet

Baraka Buffet is a African restaurant located in New York, NY. Rated 4.1 out of 5 by guests. Popular for lunch, dinner, solo dining. The menu features comfort food, healthy options, quick bite. Offers dine-in, delivery, takeout. Casual atmosphere.

What Customers Say About Baraka Buffet

Baraka Buffet is praised for its authentic and tasty West African cuisine, especially the chicken and fish. The friendly staff and good variety are also frequently mentioned. Some customers find it pricey, and a few have raised concerns about food handling and hygiene.

Popular Dishes

Lamb with Rice Lamb spiced Cassava leaves spiced Potato leaves Okra spiced chicken fish Jollof rice

Best For

Solo Dining Quick Bite Locals Tourists Late Night Casual

Tip: Be aware that it can be pricey and that you must spend over $10 to use a card. Knowing a few phrases in French may be helpful.

Features

🚗 Delivery 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner
🎯 Casual 👥 Groups

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Explore the area around Baraka Buffet

Baraka Buffet is located in New York, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • Will Marion Cook House (A 221m) — historic townhouse on Strivers' Row in New York City Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • Substation 219 (A 230m) — historic electrical substation located in Harlem, New York, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • St. Philip's Episcopal Church (A 247m) — church building in Manhattan, United States of America Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • St. Aloysius Gonzaga's Church (A 339m) — church building in Manhattan, United States of America Monumentos Históricos de Nueva York
  • Iglesia Madre Africana Metodista Episcopal de Sion (A 359m) — iglesia de Harlem, en Nueva York (Estados Unidos) Monumentos Históricos de Nueva York

Religious Buildings

  • St. Mark's United Methodist Church (A 225m) — Methodist church in Manhattan, New York, United States
  • St. Charles Borromeo's Church (A 470m) — church building in Manhattan, United States of America

Parks & Gardens

  • Elizabeth Langley Memorial Garden (A 413m) — community garden in New York City
  • Estadio Lewisohn (A 510m) — estadio desaparecido estadounidense

Other Points of Interest

  • 158 West 132nd Street (A 466m) — building in Manhattan, New York, United States

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Frequently asked questions about Baraka Buffet

Baraka Buffet is located at 2546 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10030, New York.
Near Baraka Buffet you can find points of interest such as Will Marion Cook House, St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Substation 219, St. Philip's Episcopal Church.
Baraka Buffet offers caribbean cuisine.
Baraka Buffet has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Baraka Buffet offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Baraka Buffet based on customer reviews are: Lamb with Rice, Lamb, spiced Cassava leaves, spiced Potato leaves, Okra spiced.
Baraka Buffet is ideal for solo dining, quick bites, locals, tourists, late night, casual dining.
Baraka Buffet is praised for its authentic and tasty West African cuisine, especially the chicken and fish. The friendly staff and good variety are also frequently mentioned. Some customers find it pricey, and a few have raised concerns about food handling and hygiene.
Be aware that it can be pricey and that you must spend over $10 to use a card. Knowing a few phrases in French may be helpful.
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Baraka Buffet New York Reviews

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medinaaa
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Mohamed Sanogo
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Aroune Bishope
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Fatoumata Diallo
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Mor Dram
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Rafael Severino
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Tareq
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Mamadourp Diaby
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Teejay Tejan
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Ish. Moreno
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Lamont Thompson
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Nigel Computer
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Zenaba Traore
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Rebecca V. Lewis
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Latyr Faye
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Alpha Balde
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Teresa Register

Buffet style by the pound. Delicious!!!!

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Ernest Brown

Food is very good

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Halal Entertainment

Good food

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Kandet Toure

Good and helphy food

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Rob Smalls

Very good

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yves jean

Tasty and affordable

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Tara DeWorsop

Friendly and delicious

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Yolanda Holeyfield

Excellent..

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alain Pilonduroy

Rentre par hasard dans ce petit resto local. Serveuse sympathique qui parlait français. Plusieurs plats africains. C était un régal. Clientèle locale. Je recommande

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Francisco Montas Perozo

Si de buena comida se trata, este lugar tiene un sabor único y con unas atenciones divinas.

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Sandra White
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Donna Henry
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Simon Jimenez
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Eran Ginat
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Berris Clarke
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Bambara Roland
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HATOU Marabout
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Just Know

Good soul food check it out if you like mamas cooking but she ain't around lol its close enough

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joseph B

Good food, clean restaurant and a great service. you can get any better than this.

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Chosen One

Love African food I’m from Africa u can go here and pick up any thing from the buffet

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Nena Coco

The food is excellent and customer service is good

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camara dambou

Is a good African food you must try it

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Fahim Akbar

Great food for good price

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John Bingham

Only had African food maybe twice in my life, this place is odee fire I don't even know what I ate but it was wild good lml definitely will Come back here that's a fact

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Henry

Fish was 100% tasty, beef stomach was good too

John Bingham
John Bingham

Only had African food maybe twice in my life, this place is odee fire I don't even know what I ate but it was wild good lml definitely will Come back here that's a fact

Henry
Henry

Fish was 100% tasty, beef stomach was good too

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Raphael O. Harry

One thing about me is that should I be in an area that I don't normally frequent, I will find myself some food. That's how I came across Baraka. I wasn't in the mood for the usual restaurant experience, and to be honest, since the pandemic, I have not been to a buffet. Easy to locate, well spaced, and most importantly, the food options on offer I appreciated. Now, only minus is you're vegetarian or vegan. There were two options available for you that I recall. I had the okra myself, and it was 🙌🏿. The food here is the Guinean style of West African from fried fish, chicken, and macaroni. I was almost tempted to get a week's worth of food. The taste says that it was a temptation worth falling for. Customer service was on point, too! Finally, drinks included some nonalcoholic beverages that you may find at other restaurants and stores. No alcoholic beverages are sold here. I highly recommend it!

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Anamitra Anurag Danda

This is a very interesting food joint. Take-out is the main mode but one could choose to eat at the few tables. Vegetarians will struggle since almost all items have some or the other meat. The food is great and the manager helpful.

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Dennis Hudson

I’m here from detroit and I have to say, This is the best hidden gem of Harlem. the smell of the food draws you in, the restaurant is humble and dark, but the food is all this place needs! the chicken was absolutely fantastic. Bless this buffet! I love Baraka!

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Sudhir Bhargava

Extremely authentic West African food that is also fresh, clean and tasty at really good prices. The lady running the place is very friendly. I come here for dishes like Lamb with Rice, Lamb in general, spiced Cassava leaves, spiced Potato leaves, Okra spiced and other similar dishes. Wonderfully exotic. Mostly African clients and lots of French accents including that of the owner.

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renae belthrop

Love me some African food this spot been my late night creep since 2018 I've moved to PA and hadn't been here since 2021 Was passing through and I stopped by The place . The place is not much to look at and you must spend over 10 to use the card but the food never disappoints

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Joseph Lisitza

Very friendly staff, xcellent food w good variety. Easy to see why it's been their so many years

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Jaan Li

Excellent. Knowing a few phrases in French helps to ask for things. Very spicy sauce on the side recommended.

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Senoj

Stop by on a Saturday evening food wsd amazing, no pork sold, pricey but worth it, food is hot fresh and tasty

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Licel Gutierrez

Great food! Very tasty! Nice waitresses, kind.

renae belthrop
renae belthrop

Love me some African food this spot been my late night creep since 2018 I've moved to PA and hadn't been here since 2021 Was passing through and I stopped by The place . The place is not much to look at and you must spend over 10 to use the card but the food never disappoints

Raphael O. Harry
Raphael O. Harry

One thing about me is that should I be in an area that I don't normally frequent, I will find myself some food. That's how I came across Baraka. I wasn't in the mood for the usual restaurant experience, and to be honest, since the pandemic, I have not been to a buffet. Easy to locate, well spaced, and most importantly, the food options on offer I appreciated. Now, only minus is you're vegetarian or vegan. There were two options available for you that I recall. I had the okra myself, and it was 🙌🏿. The food here is the Guinean style of West African from fried fish, chicken, and macaroni. I was almost tempted to get a week's worth of food. The taste says that it was a temptation worth falling for. Customer service was on point, too! Finally, drinks included some nonalcoholic beverages that you may find at other restaurants and stores. No alcoholic beverages are sold here. I highly recommend it!

Anamitra Anurag Danda
Anamitra Anurag Danda

This is a very interesting food joint. Take-out is the main mode but one could choose to eat at the few tables. Vegetarians will struggle since almost all items have some or the other meat. The food is great and the manager helpful.

Dennis Hudson
Dennis Hudson

I’m here from detroit and I have to say, This is the best hidden gem of Harlem. the smell of the food draws you in, the restaurant is humble and dark, but the food is all this place needs! the chicken was absolutely fantastic. Bless this buffet! I love Baraka!

Jaan Li
Jaan Li

Excellent. Knowing a few phrases in French helps to ask for things. Very spicy sauce on the side recommended.

Senoj
Senoj

Stop by on a Saturday evening food wsd amazing, no pork sold, pricey but worth it, food is hot fresh and tasty

Licel Gutierrez
Licel Gutierrez

Great food! Very tasty! Nice waitresses, kind.

Joseph Lisitza
Joseph Lisitza

Very friendly staff, xcellent food w good variety. Easy to see why it's been their so many years

Sudhir Bhargava
Sudhir Bhargava

Extremely authentic West African food that is also fresh, clean and tasty at really good prices. The lady running the place is very friendly. I come here for dishes like Lamb with Rice, Lamb in general, spiced Cassava leaves, spiced Potato leaves, Okra spiced and other similar dishes. Wonderfully exotic. Mostly African clients and lots of French accents including that of the owner.

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Bridgette I

Great food

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Pauljean Tapsoba

Restaurant a connotation Africaine . Service tres sympatique et convivial !

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Alice Lalle

Tres bien

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Jan Luca Braukhoff

Lecker und Interessant

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Kimani Warren
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Delamontagne Tsi

Good food but not too hygienic

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Peru

Great authentic African food. Just needs airconditioning!

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Linda Cyntia Boubala

The food from Baraka Buffet was yummy! I liked it and will go back there when i to get the chance. If you are in search of or wanna taste some real african food, i recommend it. The only problem i encountered, the food had no tag description. It wasn't easy to identity what was what. So, i had to ask my friend who took me there, so i could decide on what to eat.

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Dylan

Not bad. The cooked banana thing and the spaghetti noodle dish was good. Lots of oil. I think they use olive. I didnt taste msg which is a good sign from a buffet.

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Sam Brit

Nice spot for a quick delicious francophone food. Not fancy but food is excellent and price is right.

Dylan
Dylan

Not bad. The cooked banana thing and the spaghetti noodle dish was good. Lots of oil. I think they use olive. I didnt taste msg which is a good sign from a buffet.

Linda Cyntia Boubala
Linda Cyntia Boubala

The food from Baraka Buffet was yummy! I liked it and will go back there when i to get the chance. If you are in search of or wanna taste some real african food, i recommend it. The only problem i encountered, the food had no tag description. It wasn't easy to identity what was what. So, i had to ask my friend who took me there, so i could decide on what to eat.

Sam Brit
Sam Brit

Nice spot for a quick delicious francophone food. Not fancy but food is excellent and price is right.

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Rodney Lewis
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Salimah Koumbassa
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Anthony Coles

Food very decent

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alfonso clark

I'm not a big fan of buffets

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Brandon Grill

Very good food but holy shit is this place expensive. Don't expect to pay less than $15 for a medium size meal

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Kelly Woods

Mediocre food and service. Didn't enjoy the luke warm food. Self service means everyone's talking over the food🙄 not hygienic.

Brandon Grill
Brandon Grill

Very good food but holy shit is this place expensive. Don't expect to pay less than $15 for a medium size meal

Kelly Woods
Kelly Woods

Mediocre food and service. Didn't enjoy the luke warm food. Self service means everyone's talking over the food🙄 not hygienic.

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Mamadou oury diallo

Jollof rice with two 2 piece of chicken and plantains for $17 that crazy, come enjoy guys I hope it's taste good otherwise worth restaurant ever

Mamadou oury diallo
Mamadou oury diallo

Jollof rice with two 2 piece of chicken and plantains for $17 that crazy, come enjoy guys I hope it's taste good otherwise worth restaurant ever

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mamadou diallo
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Balakissa Kone
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Emmett Ingram
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Toumany Dramera

Very very expensive. Bad service.

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Joel Nignan

Very bad restaurant

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Ansumana Kamara

Very friendly

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jose fernandez

If u want a real buffet go somewhere else not here food good but pork chops were not cooked all the way way pricey and no grading for the food

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Jelish Magar

Service is not good also the food is very expensive

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Rose Mary

It started with good food and I have been going there for a while until today when they sold me bad fried whole fish(I think I was a left over of the previous day)😕. I tried calling their phone number to let them know but it's out of service. So I have to walk down there again tomorrow to either get a refund or another food ☹️. My tummy is even hurting because I tried to taste it!

Rose Mary
Rose Mary

It started with good food and I have been going there for a while until today when they sold me bad fried whole fish(I think I was a left over of the previous day)😕. I tried calling their phone number to let them know but it's out of service. So I have to walk down there again tomorrow to either get a refund or another food ☹️. My tummy is even hurting because I tried to taste it!

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Mirlene Louis

They charge you $17 dallors for fufu & some type of sauce and doesn't let you taste other foods.

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Ty Brice

This food made a group of people and a child very ill . Cross contamination , open food and other bad things going on here . They should learn food handling or be shut down .

Mirlene Louis
Mirlene Louis

They charge you $17 dallors for fufu & some type of sauce and doesn't let you taste other foods.

Ty Brice
Ty Brice

This food made a group of people and a child very ill . Cross contamination , open food and other bad things going on here . They should learn food handling or be shut down .

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Good Rating
4.1/5 stars
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Well Reviewed
87 reviews
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Moderate Price
Price level
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caribbean
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🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery
🍴 Dine-in

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🍽️ Dine In
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🕐 Hours Today
11AM-4AM
Rating
4.1/5
💬 Reviews
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📞 Phone
+1 212-491-3502

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