We prepare the best dishes around town!

Me, my husband, and our 7 month old daughter went to Bala's lastnight and we LOVED IT! I had the Red Snapper, sweet potato fries and jollof rice. The Red Snapper was cooked to perfection, was well seasoned and was topped with cooked onions that were well seasoned with a little spice they paired very well with the Red Snapper. The sweet potatoe fries were very tasty and the jollof rice was perfectly cooked with a BANG of flavor. My husband had honey spicy wings and sweet potato fries. I didn't taste his wings however his sweet potatoe fries were drizzled in the spiced honey sauce and it gave his sweet potatoe fries a BANG. Next time I would definitely get that sauce on top of mine. The customer service was GREAT, from the sweet lady at the front who brings your food to the table, the chefs at the back who step out if the line gets lengthy and helps out to Bala himself who comes to greet and speak with every guest. Bala was very kind, passionate about his food and personable! Check Bala's Bistro out! We will be BACK!

I was looking to switch up eating the same type of cuisine so I ran across this restaurant. Saw that it received great reviews, so I gave it a try. I must say that it was very very tasty and the food was made to order. I ordered the oxtails with jollof rice and plantains. I haven't eaten much African cuisine but I'd imagine this place tops the cake. The prices are a bit high but the quality and taste of the food makes it worth it. I'll definitely be returning!

Don't let the outside or area of town turn you off, this place is amazing and worth trusting my words! Staff was super friendly and helpful. Everything we ordered was super delicious! We started with the appetizer sized lamb stew. An amazing stew with large chunks of tender lamb meat still on the bone. Great tomato base, loaded with veggies.

I had the catfish dinner with fried okra and seasoned fries. The catfish is some of the best I have found in the area, and there are a lot of places selling sub-par catfish. Not this place... proper amount of breading, great seasoning, and really fresh. The fried okra are whole okra, battered and fried like the normal okra you're used to. I've never had okra that's not been chopped into small bites, but this works really well. Seasoned fries were good as well.

The wife had the grilled bone-in lamb steak with jasmine rice and fried okra. The cost is well worth it, there is more than $15 worth of lamb - she had leftovers even after sharing with me. Seasoned well, juicy and cooked to perfection.

Give this place a try!

I was managing 23 kids while writing my last review and realized my post was full of typos! We had an amazing time and loved Chef Bala, Aïcha, Marry and Mady!! It's a wonderful family business that really gives back to the community

I've been waiting for a restaurant serving authentic African food and I've finally found it. We had the lamb stew and the oxtails with fufu, jollof rice, spinach and plantains. The food was delicious and plentiful. My only complaint would be that there are items that are available to order, but not on the menu. It was only after I saw photos on Yelp that I knew to ask about the oxtails and spinach, neither of which were on the menu. Great food in an unsuspecting location, but worth the trek across town.

I'm late posting my review but I'm so happy that I found the hidden gem: Bala's Bistro. The food is so good that I drive nearly 30-40 minutes just to come here. The establishment is very clean which is a plus and their staff is professional, kind, and knowledgeable. They also give you a very nice portion of food. I've had their seafood okra stew as well as their lamb stew and both were extremely delicious. Their jollof rice is prepared a bit different from what I'm used to but it's still just as delicious. I would just like to thank the staff for being hard workers and making each visit memorable.

First I would like to say my friends have been here 3 times without me and I called them yesterday to make them feel bad.. So the guilt made them invite me today and it was worth the wait!!Thank you ladies!!! Let me add the daughter of my closet friend had already been as well and you know she had to join us today as well, but as always we had a great time.. The service was great and the chef/owner was so friendly.. They allowed us to be loud we had a awesome time 11:35am- still here Love these ladies We pick the best food

If you are a vegetarian or vegan this place is somewhere you should go for a filling meal that isnt just the hollow mush that other restaurants offer. The vegan kimchi wrap was flavorful and filling and comes with sweet potato fries. Wonderful!

I've been here twice and have been spoiled both times. The owner is so hospitable and so are all the other employees. There is usually African or other music from the diaspora playing creating a lovely vibe. The food is delicious. I've had the lamb stew, ox tail stew, salmon wrap, vegan wrap, and begniets. The jollof rice and plantains are excellent as well. I can't get enough honestly. The portion sizes are hearty as well. You won't be hungry.

Went there for dinner to celebrate my sister’s birthday, the food and service was excellent

A charming West African restaurant that serves delicious food! I recommend the hibiscus juice in addition to the quality meals!

I came with my school and we received excellent service and hospitality! They were so kind and the food was AMAZING! Wish I could give it 10 stars!