Afrikiko – African
Afrikiko serves as a vibrant sanctuary of West African soul food, where the air is perpetually perfumed with the intoxicating aroma of slow-simmered spices and rich, earthy palm oil. Deeply flavorful bowls of velvety Egusi and golden Peanut Butter soup offer a comforting embrace, while the fiery, aromatic heat of traditional pepper soups creates a spirited dining experience that feels both deeply authentic and warmly communal.
9625 Bissonnet Street, Houston TX 77036 https://afrikikohouston.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: African
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Afrikiko
Dairy-Free at Afrikiko
Afrikiko in Houston has 18 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Okra Soup Meal, Stew with meat or fish ONLY and Vegetable Soup Meal. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Afrikiko
Afrikiko in Houston has 20 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Okra Soup Meal, Stew with meat or fish ONLY and Vegetable Soup Meal. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Afrikiko
Afrikiko in Houston has 7 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Fish ONLY, Catfish Upgrade and Light Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Afrikiko
Afrikiko in Houston has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dry Fish Soup and Extra Meat or Fish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Afrikiko
Afrikiko in Houston has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Fish ONLY and Extra Meat or Fish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Afrikiko
Afrikiko in Houston has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Fish ONLY and Extra Meat or Fish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Afrikiko
Afrikiko in Houston has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Fish ONLY, Extra Meat or Fish and Vegetable Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Afrikiko
Afrikiko in Houston has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Light Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Afrikiko
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Egusi Soup | 63.9 g | 92.1 g |
| Waakye | 164.5 g | 47.8 g |
| Dry Fish Soup | 31.8 g | 47.3 g |
| Goat Pepper Soup | 31.8 g | 41.7 g |
| Extra Meat or Fish | 1.6 g | 23.2 g |
| Dry Fish Soup Meal | 7.7 g | 13.4 g |
| Fish Pepper Soup Meal | 7.7 g | 13.4 g |
| Fried Fish ONLY | 6 g | 6.3 g |
| Catfish Upgrade | 1.9 g | 0.8 g |
| Vegetable Soup | 3.4 g | 0.6 g |
| Rice and Stew | 0.2 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners at Afrikiko rave about the delectable salads, noting that the kitchen takes immense pride in crafting flavorful and well-presented dishes. Celebrated for its relaxed vibe and pleasant atmosphere, the venue is
Menu
Soups Only
Served with your choice of meat or fish. Add $10 to substitute any meat with goat meat.
- Goat Pepper Soup - $25: Onions, tomato sauce, tomato paste, goat meat, hot peppers or cayenne pepper. Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dry Fish Soup - $25: Onions, tomato sauce, tomato paste, dry fish, hot peppers or cayenne pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egusi Soup - $25: West African Akatewa Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ogbono Soup - $25: Nigerian popular Ogbono Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Okra Soup - $25: Okra served with your choice of beef, goat, cowleg, chicken, stock fish or tilapia Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Soup - $25: Collard greens served with your choice of meat or fish Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Pepper Soup - $25: Onions, tomato sauce, tomato paste, stockfish, hot peppers or cayenne pepper Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Light Soup - $25: Onions, garden eggs, tomato sauce, tomato paste, hot peppers or cayenne pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peanut Butter Soup - $25: Very finely diced Onions, bell peppers, finely chopped, minced garlic, tomato sauce, pepper, peanut butter Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palmnut Soup - $25: Abenkwan (Nigerian Banga) with palm oil, onions, hot chili pepper, tomato, eggplant (or garden eggs) served with your choice of meat or fish Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup and Meal
Soup served as a combination meal with your choice of either fufu or another dish. Add $10 to substitute any meat with goat meat.
- Goat Meat Soup Meal - $30: Onions, garden eggs, tomato sauce, tomato paste, hot peppers or cayenne pepper served with your choice of meat or fish (with rice or fufu) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dry Fish Soup Meal - $30: Onions, garden eggs, tomato sauce, tomato paste, hot peppers or cayenne pepper served with your choice of meat or fish (with rice or fufu) Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egusi Soup Meal - $30: West African Akatewa Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ogbono Soup Meal - $30: Nigerian popular Ogbono Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Okra Soup Meal - $30: Okra served with your choice of beef, goat, cowleg, chicken, stock fish or tilapia Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Soup Meal - $30: Collard greens served with your choice of meat or fish Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Pepper Soup Meal - $30: Onions, garden eggs, tomato sauce, tomato paste, hot peppers or cayenne pepper served with your choice of meat or fish (with rice or fufu) Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Light Soup Meal - $30: Onions, garden eggs, tomato sauce, tomato paste, hot peppers or cayenne pepper served with your choice of meat or fish (with rice or fufu) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peanut Butter (Groundnut) Soup Meal - $30: Onions, garden eggs, tomato sauce, tomato paste, hot peppers or cayenne pepper served with your choice of meat or fish (with rice or fufu) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Palmnut Soup Meal - $30: Abenkwan (Nigerian Banga) with palm oil, onions, hot chili pepper, tomato, eggplant (or garden eggs) served with your choice of meat or fish (with rice or fufu) Available at: dinner, lunch
Other Dishes
All combination meals are served with your choice of meat - beef, cowleg, chicken, stockfish, and tilapia.
- Stew with meat or fish ONLY - $30: Choice of meat or fish Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Fish ONLY - $30: Fried fish Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice and Stew - $30: Steamed white rice with tomato gravy sauce Served with choice of either meat fish, or a combination Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jolof Rice - $30: Jambalaya style fried rice served with your choice of fish or meat Available at: dinner, lunch
- OmoTuo (Rice balls) - $30: Boiled white rice balls served with your choice of meat or fish. Typically served with Palmnut or Peanut Butter soup. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kenkey - $30: Corn Dough meal served with your choice of fried fish or meat. Choose either spicy hot pepper or tomato stew Available at: dinner, lunch
- Waakye - $30: Rice, African black-eyed peas and beans combination meal, served with stew and choice of fish or meat. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yam and Stew (Fried or Boiled) - $30: Yam served with your choice of either fish or meat Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ampesie - $30: Boiled plantain served with spinach stew and Ghana-style Palaver sauce. Served with your choice of either fish or meat Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Banku - $30: Corn dough meal served with your choice of either fish or meat. Typically served with okra soup. Available at: dinner, lunch
Add-ons
Additional items and substitutions
- Extra Meat or Fish - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Goat Meat Substitution - $10: Substitute any meat with goat meat Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Catfish Upgrade - $5: Add to Fish Pepper Soup Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Afrikiko
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a moderate price level ($$) and a 4.0/5 rating, customers find value in the flavorful, well-presented West African dishes.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Afrikiko is a casual dining venue celebrated for its relaxed vibe, pleasant atmosphere, and warmly communal West African soul food.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Diners frequently praise the flavorful salads, while menu highlights include Egusi soup, Peanut Butter soup, and traditional goat pepper soup.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Afrikiko specializes in authentic West African soul food, featuring traditional dishes like Egusi, peanut butter soup, and various pepper soups.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors can expect authentic West African soul food like Egusi soup and rice balls in a relaxed, communal atmosphere rated 4.0/5.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners praise the flavorful, well-presented salads and authentic West African soups, contributing to a positive 4.0/5 rating and relaxed atmosphere.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Afrikiko stands out in African cuisine with a 4.0/5 rating, offering authentic West African soups and extensive dietary-friendly options.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu highlights include traditional West African soups like Egusi, Peanut Butter, Palmnut, and various pepper soups served with goat or fish.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- Afrikiko is located in Houston, Texas, and can be found online at their official website, https://afrikikohouston.com/.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking authentic West African soul food in a relaxed, communal atmosphere with extensive options for keto, gluten-free, and vegan diets.
- Is Afrikiko dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Afrikiko has 18 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Okra Soup Meal, Stew with meat or fish ONLY and Vegetable Soup Meal.
- What can I eat at Afrikiko on a dairy-free diet?
- Okra Soup Meal, Stew with meat or fish ONLY and Vegetable Soup Meal carry the dairy-free tag, out of 18 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Afrikiko have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Light Soup.
- Is Afrikiko gluten-free?
- 20 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Afrikiko?
- Egusi Soup, at roughly 92.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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