Golden Safari – African
Golden Safari invites guests into a vibrant space where the smoky, spice-rubbed aroma of sizzling beef suya and tender asun fills the air, immediately evoking the soulful energy of West African street food. The experience balances deep, heritage-rich flavors like savory moin moin and bitter leaf soup with the playful crunch of golden puff puffs and the bright, tropical sweetness of a mango kale salad. Every plate is a celebration of bold textures and aromatic spices, creating a dining atmosphere that feels both comforting and exhilaratingly authentic.
22431, Foothill Boulevard, 94541 +15104609625 https://goldensafari.net/0Cuisine: 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, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Golden Safari
Dairy-Free at Golden Safari
Golden Safari in Hayward has 24 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetables (small), Stock Fish and Ogbono. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Golden Safari
Golden Safari in Hayward has 20 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetables (small), Fried Fish and Stock Fish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Golden Safari
Golden Safari in Hayward has 28 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetables (small), Fried Fish and Spicy Pringled Ice-Cream. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Golden Safari
Golden Safari in Hayward has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Stock Fish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Golden Safari
Golden Safari in Hayward has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Stock Fish and Chicken Suya. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Golden Safari
Golden Safari in Hayward has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Stock Fish, Cow Skin (Ponmo) and Chicken Suya. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Golden Safari
Golden Safari in Hayward has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Stock Fish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Golden Safari
Golden Safari in Hayward has 14 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetables (small), Ogbono and Egusi. 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 Golden Safari
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Special Salad | 59.5 g | 33.9 g |
| Edikaikong Soup | 25.5 g | 18.6 g |
| Chicken Suya | 0 g | 16.7 g |
| Stock Fish | 0 g | 14.7 g |
| Cow Skin (Ponmo) | 12.2 g | 13.9 g |
| Beef | 43.7 g | 12.1 g |
| EWA Aganyin | 10.1 g | 9.7 g |
| Yam Pottage | 30.4 g | 8.6 g |
| Vanilla Sponge Cake | 53.6 g | 8.5 g |
| Goat Meat | 53.9 g | 6.9 g |
| Fried Chicken | 35.7 g | 5.5 g |
| Spicy Pringled Ice-Cream | 92 g | 5.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 2:45 PM, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Monday
- 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Starters
- Beef Suya - $13.99: Spicy African Shish Kebab (Spicy Beef Jerky) Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Suya - $13.99: Spicy African Char-Grilled Chicken Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asun - $14.99: Chopped smoked goat with peppers Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Pie - $5: Savory Pastry, stuffed with minced beef and vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Puff Puff - $3.5: Sweet Soft fried yeast dough (4 pcs) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buns - $3.5: Crunchy fried dough pastry (4 pcs) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moin Moin - $4.99: Steamed Beans, peppers cake Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
Salads
- Garden Special Salad - $13.99: Romaine, Tomatoes, Parmesan Cheese, Croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Kale Salad - $10.99: Melon Seed, Dried Cranberry, Kale Salad, Mango Chunks 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, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
African Soups
- Bitter Leaf Soup (Ofe Onugbu) - $20.99 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Okra Soup - $19.99: Okra cooked with palm-oil and sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ogbono & Okra Soup - $20.99: Combined with mixed meat, locust beans, Stock Fish and other ingredients Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edikaikong Soup - $19.99: Combined with Stock-fish, Cray-fish and Mixed meat Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ogbono - $18.99: Ground African Mango seed with peppers and palm-oil 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
- Efo Riro - $18.99: Stewed Spinach with peppers Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egusi - $18.99: Green Vegetable and Melon soup with peppers 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
- Fish Pepper Soup - $14.99: Spicy soup broth with natural ingredients and fish (bone-in fish) Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Meat Pepper Soup - $14.99: Spicy soup broth with Natural ingredients and goat meat (bone-in goat) Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
House Specials
- Grande Fish Platter - $30.99: Grilled 'Grande' Fish with sauce and a side of fried plantain (Bone-in) Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Fish Platter - $20.99: Grilled Fish with sauce and a side of fried plantain (Bone-in) Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ayamase Designer Stew (Ofada Stew) & White Rice - $20.99: With pieces of mixed meat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Abula - $20.99: Gbegiri and Ewedu Stew with Amala Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yam Pottage - $14.99 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, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- EWA Aganyin - $14.99: Beans with Special Hot Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Yam and Special Salsa Sauce - $15.99 Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Plates
- Vegetable Fried Rice - $11.99: Served with a side of either beans or vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jollof Rice - $11.99: Served with a side of either beans or vegetables Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice with Tomato Stew - $11.99: Served with a side of either beans or vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Side Orders
- Plantain - $4.99 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, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken - $4.99 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetables (small) - $3.99 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, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fufu - $3.29: Choice of Pounded Yam, Eba or Amala Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Fish - $4.99 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cow Skin (Ponmo) - $6: Two pieces Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef - $5.99 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stock Fish - $6.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Meat - $6.99 Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Vanilla Sponge Cake - $10: Sponge Cake, Topped with Custard pudding & fresh cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Two-Toned Ice Cream - $8.99: Vanilla/Chocolate or Vanilla/Strawberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Spicy Pringled Ice-Cream - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Creamy Tapioca Pudding - $10: Topped with cream & mango chunks Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Suup! - $5.99: Sparkling Soursop Drink - Made from Organic soursop fruit, with a hint of lime Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Ginger or Hibiscus Drink - $4.99: In-house ginger beer or refreshing Hibiscus drink Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Palm Juice - $5.99: Juice Extract from the African Palm Tree Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Safari
- Is Golden Safari dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Golden Safari has 24 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegetables (small), Stock Fish and Ogbono.
- What can I eat at Golden Safari on a dairy-free diet?
- Vegetables (small), Stock Fish and Ogbono carry the dairy-free tag, out of 24 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Golden Safari have vegan options?
- Yes. 14 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Vegetables (small) and Ogbono.
- Is Golden Safari 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 Golden Safari?
- Garden Special Salad, at roughly 33.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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