Mamakulu African Cuisine

Newark, NJ · West African restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Newark
#50
of 1095 restaurants
City Percentile
85%
rating percentile
Address
Mamakulu African Cuisine, 222 S 6th St #1, Newark, NJ 07103
Phone
(862) 236-8872
Status
Closed · Opens 9 AM

Mamakulu African Cuisine is a restaurant located in Newark, NJ. It is one of 1,095 restaurants listed in Newark. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Newark city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Mamakulu African Cuisine

WELCOME TO MAMAKULU AFRICAN CUISINE Experience the bold flavors and rich traditions of Africa at Mamakulu African Cuisine! Our family-owned restaurant is dedicated to serving authentic, homemade-style dishes that will transport your taste buds to... More

Hours

Saturday9 AM–11 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Kenai Dixon-Soylemez · Feb 2025

This place is a hidden gem. I was hesitant to visit because it’s a private property, but I’m glad I did. I live in Clifton and drove 30 minutes to Newark to satisfy my craving for the fufu & Egusi soup. When I called, the owner was incredibly polite and answered all my questions. He greeted me downstairs with the food. The packaging was secure and prevented any leakage. The cow skin and fish were absolutely fantastic. The flavor, texture, and spiciness were all top-notch 10/10. However, the egusi soup was a bit different from what I had tasted before (different place). I’m not sure if it was the seasoning, but it had a distinct taste that I wasn’t familiar with. Nevertheless, I’d still rate it a 6/10. The portion size was generous for the price, and I ended up eating it in two days bec

★★★★★ 5.0 Tim Cook · Jan 2026

I read other reviews and can confirm The food taste is 10/10 authentic naija flavor. Like other reviews says, the quantity is 12/10!!! You will have leftover soup for daysss… Call ahead for pickup and item availability. My usual spot is eatwell and this has beat it. I will return.

★★★★★ 5.0 Nahni Love · Oct 2025

I’ve been coming to Mamakulu for about a month and have already visited four times — the food never disappoints! It’s true comfort food, and the quality and taste are always consistent, if not better each time. The staff is super friendly, and the portions are generous, which is a huge plus. If you’re in the Newark area, I definitely recommend stopping by for some authentic cuisine!

★★★★★ 5.0 Ice breakers · Oct 2025

The food was very delicious and freshly cooked. Everything was well done and portioned right. She was hospitable, lkind and respectful. For authentic Nigerian food, go see Mamakulu!

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Silvianne Bambara · Sep 2025

$25 FOOD and sauce looks like I have asked .why do serve a big bowl of amala if there is no sauce to eat it all.

Services

West African restaurant

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