Waakye Joint Northampton
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About Waakye Joint Northampton
Ghanaian cooking anchors the menu at Waakye Joint Northampton, a West African restaurant on Wellingborough Rd. Banku and tilapia with pepper sits alongside jollof rice, which comes with chicken, fish or beef stew, and a handful of Nigerian dishes fill out the choices. The kitchen leans spicy and sends out large portions. Afrobeats plays for anyone eating in, and the dining room has been recently refreshed. Tables are taken on a walk-in basis, and the restaurant opens daily.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Somewhat difficult to find a space
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention jollof rice, beef stew, banku and tilapia and chicken.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention jollof rice, beef stew, banku and tilapia and chicken.
Customer Review Summary
Jollof rice is the dish reviewers raise most, served with chicken, beef or fish and described as spicy but not too much, in big portions. Close behind are the chicken and beef stew and the banku with tilapia and pepper, which one diner says "hit different". Several also praise the affordable prices, the variety of Ghanaian and Nigerian dishes, the clean room, and the afrobeat music that plays for dine-in. The complaints are few but specific. One reviewer says the beef stew has changed to small, dry pieces of meat that leave the rice with no sauce, and another found a lunch box of spaghetti, chicken and beans too expensive for food they felt was microwaved. One reviewer mentions a single bad customer service experience, and another reports food poisoning. Positive reviewers still point to generous plates, and one diner thanks the kitchen for the big tilapia.
Customer Review Summary
Jollof rice is the dish reviewers raise most, served with chicken, beef or fish and described as spicy but not too much, in big portions. Close behind are the chicken and beef stew and the banku with tilapia and pepper, which one diner says "hit different". Several also praise the affordable prices, the variety of Ghanaian and Nigerian dishes, the clean room, and the afrobeat music that plays for dine-in. The complaints are few but specific. One reviewer says the beef stew has changed to small, dry pieces of meat that leave the rice with no sauce, and another found a lunch box of spaghetti, chicken and beans too expensive for food they felt was microwaved. One reviewer mentions a single bad customer service experience, and another reports food poisoning. Positive reviewers still point to generous plates, and one diner thanks the kitchen for the big tilapia.
Featured reviews
- Jeffrey
“Received food poisoning from this place. Try at your own risk.”
- Tomas Sutas
“Banging Jollof rice and chicken here , big portion, spicy but not too much - 5/5”
- g u a v a a
“The place has recently transformed, looks clean, l noticed the potion is good but beef stew has changed to dry meat which leaves rice with no source at all ,small pieces so dry and unbearable to chew. Please bring back the tender beef . Other wise all is good.”
- G. A. (Otafrigya Bone)
“That Banku & Tilapia With Pepper Hit Different. Thanks For The Big Tilapia Too. More Varieties Of Food. You Got To Give Them A Try.”
- Benedict Mawuli Agagli
“Nice and plenty of variety of (Ghanaian and Nigeria) dishes”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Casual
- Offers kerbside pickup
- On-site services available
- Quick bite
- Good for solo dining
- Offerings· 1
- Serves small plates
- Dining options· 2
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Somewhat difficult to find a space
Location
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- Tuck In Turkish Restaurant4.51,8120.2 mi£10–60Good for kidsReservations
cash only payment, lava crust burger, birthday drum celebration
- Oodles Wok Northampton4.63890.3 mi£1–10Good for kids
noodles, chicken dishes, spring rolls and dumplings
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waakye Joint NorthamptonGood for kids | 4.6140 | — | £10–20 | jollof rice, beef stew, banku and tilapia |
| Greek HabitsGood for kids · Reservations | 4.980 | 0.2 mi | — | pork gyros, tzatziki sauce, greek habits plate |
| Tuck In Turkish RestaurantGood for kids · Reservations | 4.51,812 | 0.2 mi | £10–60 | cash only payment, lava crust burger, birthday drum celebration |
| Oodles Wok NorthamptonGood for kids | 4.6389 | 0.3 mi | £1–10 | noodles, chicken dishes, spring rolls and dumplings |
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