Ruth's Buka

Oakland, CA · African restaurant

Rating
4.2/5
★★★★☆ 4.2
Reviews
20
Rank in Oakland
#434
of 1069 restaurants
City Percentile
32%
rating percentile
Address
Ruth's Buka, 5250 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601
Phone
(510) 698-4086
Website
www.ruthsbuka.com
Status
Closed · Opens 12 PM

Ruth's Buka is a restaurant located in Oakland, CA. It is one of 1,069 restaurants listed in Oakland. Its 4.2-star rating is slightly below the Oakland city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Ruth's Buka

At Ruth’s Buka, we bring the rich flavors and traditions of authentic African cuisine to your table. Our passion is creating delicious meals that celebrate culture, community, and togetherness. Whether you’re here to enjoy a comforting classic or... More

Hours

Saturday12 PM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Dartise Jones · Nov 2025

The food was amazing! This was my first time trying Nigerian food and the food did not disappoint. I’d give the food a 9/10 everything was full of flavor. Service was decent, it’s more of a grab and go family restaurant. Which mean the atmosphere is basic as well. I will definitely go back for food.

★★★★★ 5.0 Amy Wu · Jan 2026

There was only a couple tables but we had the chance to dine in. Although I think it's half a supermarket so alot of other customers were taking food to go as well. Egusi soup with chicken was flavorful and hot. Came end of day so there wasn't much okra soup left so it was slightly warm but I was able to get it mixed with Efo Riro soup and beef. Chicken tender literally fell off the bone and they gave large beef chunks. To me, definitely spicier than the egusi but pairs well with fufu and plantains help cut the spice. Water helps if you're trying to handle the spice. Or choose the rice plate, we got jollof rice, plantain, and a large turkey wing. Rice was smoky, plantain was sweet still had a slight crunch on it, turkey was yummy and had a tomato sauce with it if you're looking for somethi

★★★★★ 5.0 Tyler Lue · Feb 2026

Delicious food! Our group got a mix of jollaf rice with chicken/fish, plantain, egusi soup, and fufu. 12-3pm $8 special was especially worth it! Highly recommend and the staff is also very lovely :)

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Omar Reggio · Jan 2026

⭐⭐ (2/5 stars) I am disappointed with this place. I paid $47 for two meals that felt all fat and no meat. The "chicken" dish actually had turkey, which wasn't even advertised. The flavor was nothing special and overall not worth the price. Skip this spot unless you want greasy, mislabeled food.

★★★★★ 5.0 Eddie Will Ashley III · Sep 2025

I had the jollof with beef, and wow, it was absolutely delicious! I'm definitely planning to go back. The rice was bursting with flavor and savory goodness, and the plantains were super sweet. Plus, the beef was incredibly tender.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

African restaurant

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