Veronica's Kitchen - The Fufuland

We called ahead to ask if we could still dine in if we arrived at 8:30 pm. The woman who answered the phone (I believe her name is Yinka) told us that although the restaurant closed at 9 pm, they could still accommodate us. Unfortunately, when we arrived, we were met with some of the most shockingly rude and unsettling service I’ve ever experienced. Between dismissively taking our order and loudly yelling into her phone, Yinka openly discussed us with staff in the kitchen in Yoruba, right in our presence. The behavior was uncomfortable and confusing. After waiting about 25 minutes, we politely asked how much longer our food might take: not to rush anyone, but simply to know what to expect. Instead of answering, she scolded us for coming near closing time, despite having assured us on the

The invaluable non-profit I work for, The Love We Don't See, has used Veronica’s Kitchen to cater many events. From the restaurant to the food, you get an authentic Nigerian experience! If you want to travel without leaving Southern California, this is the place to go. Walk in, and you will understand what I mean; then taste the food, and you will truly believe you are enjoying the best of Nigerian cuisine. My son, who is part Nigerian, loves when I bring home leftovers from Veronica’s Kitchen after my work events. Happy son, happy mama! 😊

The food is decent, and I appreciate the hard-working cooks in the back. However, the cashier will be the downfall of this place. I went yesterday, and she had a huge attitude with me when I wanted to add a side of rice to my order. It was last minute, but instead of simply saying no, she rolled her eyes and acted annoyed, so I changed my mind. Later, there were customers eating together. The cashier accidentally overcharged one of them and gave her less change. When the customer pointed it out, the receptionist gave her attitude again. Shortly after, a man who was with the group asked for napkins. She grabbed a bottle of napkins and basically slammed them on the opposite side of the counter, forcing him to walk over and get them. He asked her why she did that when he was standing right

I was hesitant to try this place based on the reviews. You will see a mix of 1 to 4 stars. However, we were pleasantly surprised with everything. The food was great! Two of us ordered efo riro (I had fish, the other goat) and it was great. Tasted good and the portion size was great! It came out hot and we were happy. Our friend ordered pepper soup which was also good. The wait for the food wasn't short and also not extremely long. For the price, we thought the quantities were great! The woman taking care of orders was also kind. Out of many Nigerian places we've tried, this one of the best ones. We will be back and would recommend as well.

Like many other reviewers, I had heard positive things about this restaurant. However, I had to wait a half hour (15% tip was mandatory) for my egusi, which was actually quite disappointing. It was greasy and unhealthy