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Before you go

Chef / owner
Omair Ali (founder); Malik Sufyan (Glasgow franchisee)
Opened
2023
Style
African-inspired peri kitchen and grill: flame-grilled chicken, fried chicken, burgers and sharing platters
Setting
Sauchiehall Street city centre; former Tuk Tuk unit; colourful African-inspired interior with live entertainment at times
Known for
halal African-inspired grill, peri chicken, sharing platters, first Afrikana in Scotland
Signature dishes
Proper peri chicken (quarter to whole), Curry goat, Jerk fried chicken and plantain, Jammin’ jambalaya, Cheeky chops (lamb), Sharing platters
Good for
groups and sharing, families, halal dining, casual nights out
Prices
Uber Eats: Chit-Chat & Chicken platter for 2 about £35.95; We Meat Again platter for 4 about £55.95; peri chicken quarters from roughly £9–15 depending on sides
Typical spend
Roughly mid-range casual; sharing platters £36–£56 for 2–4
Reservations
Walk-ins often fine
Booking
Book a table online via the Glasgow booking page; walk-ins common for casual dining
Dietary tags
halal, vegetarian options, vegan options, gluten-free options
Dietary
Brand states fully certified halal; vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options advertised; no pork
Groups
Sharing platters sized for 2–4; live entertainment (drummers, dancers, DJs) mentioned at launch
Kids
Kids’ menu; high chairs and changing table reported on Google/Zmenu listings
Dress code
Casual
Outdoor seating
No
Drinks
No alcohol served (brand statement); mocktails and soft drinks
Payment
Cards and contactless
Noise / pace
Casual and lively when entertainment is on; otherwise a busy grill restaurant
Getting there
Cowcaddens subway roughly 5–8 minutes’ walk. Charing Cross rail station nearby. Buses along Sauchiehall Street.
Parking
Paid street parking on Sauchiehall Street
Also by them
Afrikana UK chain (London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester and others)
Also
Delivery via Uber Eats, Just Eat and Deliveroo; Opening hours reported around Mon–Thu noon–11pm, Fri–Sat noon–midnight, Sun noon–10pm (confirm before travel)

Glasgow restaurant

Afrikana Restaurant Glasgow - Sauchiehall St

4.8(2,673 reviews)
Opens in 16 hours

Address

430 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 3JD, UK

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Menu

Dishes and prices for Afrikana Restaurant Glasgow - Sauchiehall St.

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Opening hours

  • Monday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Thursday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Friday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Saturday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
  • Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Overview

Afrikana opened on Sauchiehall Street on 24 November 2023, the brand’s first Scottish site (and then its 14th UK restaurant). Founder Omair Ali started Afrikana in Aldridge in 2018; Glasgow runs as a franchise under Malik Sufyan, in the former Tuk Tuk unit at 426 Sauchiehall Street. The pitch is African-inspired peri kitchen and grill: flame-grilled peri chicken, fried wings and tenders, burgers and wraps, rice bowls, and sharing platters with nods to Kenyan, Botswanan and Ethiopian flavours. Signature names that turn up in press and on the menu include curry goat, jerk fried chicken with plantain, jammin’ jambalaya and French-trim lamb chops. Delivery menus put a chicken sharing platter for two around £36 and a meat platter for four around £56. The brand told Feed the Lion it is fully certified halal and that none of its stores serve alcohol (mocktails and soft drinks instead). Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are part of the pitch. Book online, or order via Uber Eats, Just Eat and Deliveroo. City-centre Sauchiehall Street: paid street parking; Cowcaddens subway and Charing Cross station are the nearest rail links.

Reviews

5.0Matthew Hoffmann

We decided to try someone different as far as our typical restaurant, so glad we did. Everything was just so delicious. The food was seasoned just right to enhance the flavor not cover it. Would eat here again if given the opportunity.

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5.0Richard Ortwein

First time trying African food in the UK and I was very pleased. The chicken was fall off the bone tender and had an amazing texture + was seasoned perfectly. Also ordered a side of Jollof Rice and a bubblegum Mojito, would definitely come here again and try other foods!

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5.0Sage P-K

This place is super cool! The food was really yummy I got the Salmon Cure and the salmon was cooked really well and the sauce was really good. I also got the can’t remember the name of my drink Island something it had lychee and mango but it was very sweet and mojito like which paired well with my meal. I think the mac and cheese could have been a bit creamier but it was nice and cheesy. The music was just loud enough and the birthday celebrations around us were super cute! The staff were really nice like Kinza, they didn’t come and bother us but she made sure the food was satisfactory and we were happy. I think the price is super worth it, i went in really hungry and left really full. We even had to bring leftovers! I tried some of my families food too and it was sooooo good! Wait time was about 20 mins for food which I think is pretty good. There are some steps to the bathroom so idk about wheelchair accessibility but I dont know because nobody in my group uses one but also there was a ramp up to tables and it didn’t look steep. Speaking of the bathroom it was clean and spacious. Defos recommend Afrikana for the fun vibes, friendly staff, and delicious food!

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5.0Saratu Wakawa

We had the times best at Afrikaans today, service from the door was spectacular, aesthetics was 💯.Beauty and the best drink was everything for me, love the smokiness that comes with it. I had the hummus and bread , and Kebabing and would definitely recommend both of them as the taste was great. The staff with us for the evening was Malik and his professionalism was 👌

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4.0Sasha Hardman

A lovely restaurant with a wide range of different options. The food was delicious and there were plenty of meat & veggie options. Took a while for drinks to come when it wasn’t that busy but overall very good.

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