Pointone African Cuisine

Point One African Restaurant is hands down the best African restaurant I’ve ever had in Fayetteville and I say this as a DC native who’s had plenty of good African food. My go-to order is the okra soup with fish and fufu, plus a side of jollof rice. I get it every time because it’s that good! The flavors are rich, the portions are generous, and if you’re a fan of spice, you’ll love it even more. On top of the food, the customer service is excellent. They make you feel welcomed and taken care of, which makes the whole experience even better. If you’re looking for authentic, flavorful African cuisine in Fayetteville, this is the spot.

- taylor mcmillan -

A must stop when I am in town visiting. I hadn’t been home in a couple years and was seeing mixed reviews. I’m so glad I didn’t listen because the quality is just as good as I remember and the flavors are phenomenal. The service was great and the server/cashier was so kind. I used to get egusi with fish, but this time I tried okra stew with fish. It was even better than the egusi stew I love! My siblings would not stop stealing my food because it was so good. I saw some complaints about how long the food takes, but everything is made to order and fresh. It is so worth the wait and I am looking forward to the next time I’m in town to get some more good food.

- Sandra Nettrour -

The food was good overall. I ordered the Jollof rice, oxtails, and plantains. The flavors were nice, but for $25, it didn’t quite feel worth the price. The oxtails could have been a bit more tender and had a little more spice for flavor. It was my first visit, and I plan to return to try other menu items in the future.

- Corian Turner -

We finally had an opportunity to try Point One and it did not disappoint. Fayetteville desperately needs more authenticate food experiences and this one hits home. This is truly authenticate African cuisine and I love that it has not been watered down to fit the American palate. The flavors are bold and the spice levels are on point. Because of the intricacies associated with preparing these dishes, I recommend dining in when you have time to spare or consider ordering ahead. The service was amazing and the young lady that helped us that was extremely patient and made great recommendations. We will be repeat offenders and intend to return often. Thank you for a great experience!

- MT Online -

The food is amazing you just have to know what to order. The Banga Soup with Chicken and fufu is the best hands down! I eat it almost everyday and do not need another meal all day afterwards. It is spicy, my second favorite is Spinach Soup then the okra (this one is extremely spicy to me). The egusi soup is not good to me but thats my preference. I do not think it’s the restaurants fault just my pallet prefers the banga instead. The only con is it is pricey for the serving size I would like more soup if I’m spending $25-$30 each time.

- Gabrielle Baldwin -