Ruth's Buka
Oakland, CA · African restaurant
- 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
| Saturday | 12 PM–8 PM |
Customer Reviews
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.
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
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 :)
⭐⭐ (2/5 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.
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.
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