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ASHER AMENS LLC

3.8 (255 reviews)

Visibility: 78/100
  • Mon-Sat 11am-5:30pm
  • Family Owned
  • Nigerian Cuisine
  • Small Intimate Setting
ASHER AMENS LLC
Seminole Heights
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ASHER AMENS LLC
Seminole Heights
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asheramenscafe.com
(813) 252-4615

At a Glance

ASHER AMENS LLC is Tampa's go-to destination for authentic Nigerian cuisine, known for their flavorful egusi and ogbono soups served with traditional sides like fufu and plantains. While customers rave about the bold flavors and cultural experience, the restaurant operates as a cozy, no-frills spot where portion sizes and meat quality can be inconsistent. The welcoming owner creates an educational dining experience, especially valuable for first-time African food enthusiasts.

  • Authentic African flavors
  • Educational dining experience
  • Friendly owner
  • Traditional soup specialties

Why Customers Choose ASHER AMENS LLC

Based on 255 customer reviews

  • First taste of authentic Nigerian cuisine for many Tampa diners
  • Traditional cooking methods for egusi, ogbono, and bitter leaf soups
  • Patient staff who explain unfamiliar dishes and textures
  • Jollof rice praised for exceptional seasoning and flavor
  • Genuine cultural dining experience in Tampa
  • Owner personally ensures customer satisfaction and education

Location & Local Context

Address: 1412 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33604, USA

Phone: (813) 252-4615

Parking: Street parking and small lot available nearby

Peak times: Weekday lunch 12pm-2pm, Saturday afternoons

Nearby neighborhoods: Seminole Heights, Hyde Park, Ybor City

Nearby landmarks: Near Tampa General Hospital, 10 minutes from downtown Tampa, Close to Hillsborough River

Services & Offerings

Traditional Soup Bowls

Authentic Nigerian soups served with your choice of accompaniments like fufu or pounded yam.

  • Egusi soup with leafy greens
  • Ogbono soup with traditional slimy texture
  • Bitter leaf soup with rich broth

Jollof Rice Plates

Seasoned rice dishes served with choice of meats and traditional sides.

  • Chicken, beef, or goat meat options
  • Served with fried plantains
  • Bold West African spice blend

Fufu & Starches

Traditional African starches perfect for dipping in flavorful soups.

  • Pounded yam preparation
  • Eba (pounded cassava)
  • Authentic texture and preparation

Ayamase Specialties

Designer stew featuring peppers and assorted meats in rich sauce.

  • Mixed meat combinations
  • Spicy pepper base
  • Traditional Nigerian preparation

Customer Reviews

3.8 out of 5

255 total reviews

Most Frequently Mentioned

  • Flavorful food (89 mentions)
  • Friendly owner (67 mentions)
  • First-time experience (54 mentions)
  • Small portions (43 mentions)

Rating steady at 3.8 stars with mixed reviews on portion sizes. 18 new reviews this month.

This was my first time trying African food and I was stunned! The food was so flavorful and delicious the plantains were on point and the pounded yam was divine! Would definitely eat here again! Only thing was I was told three meats and I only got two meats and the meats were very small as you can see in the photo… other than that good food.

Nathan Yakuza

The vegetables soup was the first thing I tried from this place. It got my taste buds going crazayyy. Love it and I ordered multiple times later on. Then I orders the egussi soup at least twice, it was soooo delicious. Love it. Then I order the obono soup and eba ( pounded cassava). Took me by surprise, I did expect the obono soup to be slimy and the eba to be sour. I give the restaurant a call, the owner was so niiice. She said it was suppose to be slimy and cassava is sour because it was my first time. As somebody who hate any food with okra consistency, I was a little mad at first. But when the owner explain to me so nicely, I felt eager to try it. And I Lovee Ittt. I'm going my mother about this, somebody got me an okra consistency meal. Because God knows I absolutely hate Slimy food. But this dish got me loving it. Then I order the bitter leaf soup. I was youtube video on how to make it. The lady said it was not supposed to be bitter. But it was, absolutely bitter. At first not so much but then it got realllly bitter. I only ate the smoke meat and the fufu. I also prior to order the bitter leaf soup tried the ayamase soup. My siblings love it and I love it it was sooo delicious. Still love this place and I definitely look forward to exploring their menu more.

Mildred Desir

First time having African cuisine and it was a great experience! I had Ogbono soup, Egusu soup, fufu, jollof rice, chicken, goat, beef and a few things I forgot lol. I was with my African friend who showed me the ropes. I really loved the jollof rice with the meats, so much flavor. The ogbono soup was great as well with fufu. The staff is very nice. The hours posted online need to be updated. Hours are Monday-Saturday 11am to 5:30pm. The inside is small so not much seating and no AC, just fans. Overall great experience for my first time.

Delvin

This was my first time trying African food.....so I will give my honest opinion! 1. Portion size does not match price...I paid $15 for soup and I barely had any juice to dip the fufu in! I feel 3 pieces of meat isn’t worth the price! 2. I was expecting it to be more flavorful not saying that it was bad I feel we could use more seasoning. 3. Fufu tasted like Instant mashed potatoes rolled up in a ball! So I gave this place 3 stars due to the lack of favor and portions!!

Kimberly Cook

Frequently Asked Questions

Many customers recommend starting with jollof rice and egusi soup, which offer great introductory flavors to West African cuisine.

The slimy texture is traditional and authentic - ogbono seeds naturally create this consistency that's perfect for eating with fufu.

Portions are moderate and authentic to traditional serving sizes, though some customers prefer larger amounts for the price point.

The restaurant uses fans for cooling rather than AC, creating a more authentic and casual dining atmosphere.

Open Monday through Saturday from 11am to 5:30pm. Closed Sundays.

Business Activity

Status: Open now

Peak hours: Weekday lunch 12-2pm

Cuisine focus: Nigerian traditional dishes

Popular this month: Egusi soup, Jollof rice, Ogbono soup

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Online Visibility Score: Good

How easily local customers can find and choose this business online.

Reviews & Reputation28/35
Online Presence33/33
Business Completeness12/17
Engagement5/15

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