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Welcome to Kontiki African Restaurant
At Kontiki African Restaurant, we celebrate the rich tapestry of African cuisine with a commitment to authentic flavors and welcoming hospitality. Nestled in Little Rock, our restaurant offers a vibrant menu featuring traditional dishes like our signature Oxtail Stew, savory Jollof Rice, and hearty Peanut Butter Soup, all crafted with genuine African spices. Our cozy atmosphere invites guests to savor their meals in comfort, whether dining in or enjoying takeout. With a passion for cultural culinary experiences, Kontiki not only delivers delicious food but also fosters connections among diverse communities. Join us and discover the heart of Africa on your plate!
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Oxtail Stew
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Whole Tilapia
Goat Pepper Soup with Jollof Rice
About
Kontiki African Restaurant
Welcome to Kontiki African Restaurant, a vibrant culinary haven nestled at 3901 S University Ave in Little Rock, Arkansas. If you’re looking for an authentic taste of African cuisine, this hidden gem is worth a visit. From the moment you step through the doors, you’ll be embraced by the warm hospitality that is a hallmark of African culture.
Kontiki specializes in a delightful array of traditional dishes that showcase the rich flavors and spices of West Africa. Signature offerings include:
- Oxtail Stew: Tender oxtails seasoned with a unique blend of spices, simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce, and served with your choice of white rice or jollof rice for just $20.00.
- Egusi & Fufu: A delicious concoction of ground watermelon seeds, beef, chicken, and smoked fish cooked in palm oil, paired with the fluffy fufu for $14.99.
- Jollof Rice: This iconic dish features rice cooked in a savory tomato-based sauce and is available with protein for $12.99.
- Peanut Butter Soup: A creamy delight served with white rice, jollof, or fufu, priced at $12.99.
Beyond the main dishes, Kontiki offers an enticing selection of extras like whole tilapia, fufu, and various soups that elevate any meal. And don’t forget to quench your thirst with their housemade beverages such as the Bissap Sorrel or Jamaican Ginger Beer.
Guests rave about the food’s freshness and the genuine, home-cooked flavors. One satisfied patron, Monty Kabore, reflected on how Kontiki made their wedding catering memorable with dishes like oxtails and jollof rice, emphasizing the owners' accommodating nature, even on a holiday.
In terms of atmosphere, expect a relaxed and inviting space where the aroma of spices waft through the air, setting the stage for a culinary adventure. Customers consistently remark on the friendly service, making each dining experience feel personal and welcoming.
For anyone venturing through Little Rock or looking to explore new flavors, Kontiki African Restaurant is a culinary destination that promises to delight your palate and leave you with a newfound appreciation for African cuisine. I can’t recommend this place highly enough — it’s a true celebration of flavor and hospitality.
To experience the magic of Kontiki, call them at (870) 260-7791 and plan your visit today!
People talk
Our Guestbook
“ The food was flavorful and healthy. We have never eaten Nigerian food and it was delicious!! We were passing through Little Rock on our trip to Nashville and we were delighted to have had this cuisine and friendly hospitality. ”
“ Kontiki is an amazing restaurant! My husband and I got married on the 1st of January and we really wanted to cater to both of our cultures. It helped that Kontiki has some amazing dishes that all of our friends loved. We had catered Oxtails, Beef Stew, and Jollof Rice!! When I say the food was fresh and piping hot!! The owners accommodated us where they would have normally been closed! To say Im satisfied is a lie because we were Overly Satisfied!! Thank you guys for making our day special and being professional! With love The Kabores ”
“ Went with a group of 4 on a Sunday evening, wasnt very crowded. The menu is small with some daily specials listed on a board inside. We tried the lamb pepper soup, meat skewers, fried plantains, and rice akara for appetizers. For mains we ordered the peanut butter soup, ox tail stew, fufu with okra, and jollof rice with beef stew. The akara and plantains were good, but the meat skewers and pepper soup were amazing. The pepper soup is very spicy, but really well seasoned. All of the mains were really well prepared and full of west African spice. The okra tasted good, but Im just not a fan of the texture of stewed okra a bit slipperlyslimy. The atmosphere was really relaxed and comfortable, the service was friendly, and generally a fun place to eat. Try the ginger beer if you really like ginger, it was def stronger than ginger beer Ive bought from kroger. Will definitely come back ”
“ Ate here for the first time yesterday. Really fantastic place with a small, onpoint menu of the Best Stuff. Superbly genuine African spices and methods prevail in their cooking, and their meat is delightfully seasoned and homecooked every time. I can not express how much I recommend this place! Awesome ethnic spot and so refreshing to find! ”
“ The rice akara is a must have!! The couscous and fish were great as well! I asked for extra sauce. I cant tell you what it is, but its served with EVERYTHING! lol Service was fast and friendly. After eating 2 appetizers and an entree, we still need up taking 2 rice akaras to go! We will be returning!! Update My new favorite are the cassava leaves today I decided to dine in, AND take some togo ”
“ We got fufu, plantains and the goat pepper soup the fufu doesnt have no flavor I tried it with the soup and its just not for me the plantains was good and the goat pepper soup had a good flavor but just super spicy ”
“ Friendly staff, good variety of authentic foods and drinks popular throughout Africa. We enjoyed the jerk chicken and the peanut butter soup, both served with their rich jollof rice. I quaffed a ginger beer to wash it down with. ”
“ The food was good.. We came to this location because we thought it was Sierra Leone food. However, the cook was Nigerian and the food was very close to Salone entrees. The goat soup did it for me!!! Sooooo good!!! ”