Ufondu Kitchen Pan-African feast spread with jollof rice, grilled fish, suya, plantain and fresh salads
Now at Colonie Center Mall, Albany NY

African Roots, Universal Soul

From our kitchen to your soul — experience the rich, authentic flavors of Africa with every bite.

10,000+

Happy Customers

78

Menu Items

5

Star Rating

6+

Years Serving

Most Popular

Our Bestselling Dishes

Discover the flavors that keep our guests coming back. Each dish is crafted with authentic recipes and premium ingredients.

Most Popular

Egusi Soup

Beloved Nigerian soup made from ground melon seeds (egusi), cooked in palm oil with leafy greens, crayfish, and seasoned with locust beans. Served with your choice of swallow. — Menu info — Allergens: Fish, Shellfish | Serving: 8 oz soup + swallow | Please inform staff of any food allergies.

$13.99

Jollof Suya Chicken Bowl

24–28 oz bowl: jollof rice, chicken suya, slaw/veg and signature sauce. Upsells available. — Menu info — Allergens: Peanuts | Serving: 24–28 oz bowl | Please inform staff of any food allergies.

$15.99

Peanut Butter Soup (Mafé)

Creamy West African groundnut soup with slow-cooked proteins, sweet potato, and scotch bonnet pepper. A Senegalese comfort classic. — Menu info — Allergens: Peanuts, Milk, Fish | Serving: 8 oz soup + swallow | Please inform staff of any food allergies.

$13.99

Bestseller

Ogbono Soup

Rich Nigerian draw soup thickened with ground ogbono (African wild mango) seeds, cooked with palm oil, crayfish, leafy vegetables, and assorted meats. Served with your choice of swallow. — Menu info — Allergens: Fish, Shellfish | Serving: 8 oz soup + swallow | Please inform staff of any food allergies.

$13.99

Dodo / Fried Ripe Plantain

8–12 oz cup of fried ripe plantain (dodo). Add pepper sauce. — Menu info — Allergens: None detected — ask staff | Serving: ~6 oz | Please inform staff of any food allergies.

$6.00

Swallow Side

Choose your swallow: Fufu, Plantain Fufu, Eba, Semo, Amala, Wheat, Ugali, or Kenkey. 8 oz unit. — Menu info — Allergens: Gluten | Serving: Side portion | Please inform staff of any food allergies.

$6.00

Egusi soup with fufu - Ufondu Kitchen signature dish

Taste the Tradition

Our Egusi Soup is the #1 bestseller — made with hand-ground melon seeds, fresh vegetables, and assorted meats.

What Our Guests Say

"The Egusi Soup here is just like my grandmother used to make. Absolutely authentic!"

Amara O.

"Best Jollof Rice in the Capital Region. The flavors are incredible."

David M.

"The Oxtail is melt-in-your-mouth perfection. We order every Saturday!"

Kechi A.

How to Order

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