Yum Village
Yum Village
pasta, food
Sweet Potato Flips
ramen and noodles, food
Djon Djon Rice
Corn Cake
Maafe
food
Egusi
food
Garlic BBQ Chicken
Jollof Rice
Hibiscus Rice
Okra and Tomatoes
Papaya Chutney Mixed Vegetable
chicken wings, fried chicken, chicken, bbq chicken, fried chicken wings, poultry, food, bbq wings, chicken wings and fried chicken
Peach Honey Mustard Chicken
Garlic Parmesan Chicken
Mango Curry Chicken
Lemon Pepper Jerk Chicken
ramen, ramen and noodles, noodle dish, noodles, food, noodle soup
bbq chicken, chicken, poultry, bbq wings, chicken wings, fried chicken wings, fried chicken, chicken wings and fried chicken, food
Classic Village Combo
DJ Village Combo
Just Plants Village Combo
Deja G.
Oct 19, 2024
I. LOVE. YUM. VILLAGE.I was told the story of how this place came about as I waited for my take-out order and much to my surprise it was better than I could've ever expected. If ever in this area, I would highly recommend. Food is fresh & delicious.
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Emily V.
Dec 12, 2024
WOW! The food at Yum Village is absolutely sensational! Incredible flavors, good portion sized, reasonable pricing. Just overall, absolutely worth a try! I am a big fan of the Just Plants combo. This is a meatless dish served with plantains over jollof rice. This dish is so, so excellent. The flavors are out of this world great, and the combination of textures of all of the different elements just works perfectly. My favorite part is definitely the plantains, which are cooked just right. A must try dish for sure! I will say that the wait times at Yum Village have been hit and miss for me. I always order ahead and arrive when the online system tells me. Sometimes this works out fine. However, other times I have gone I have had to wait upwards of an hour for the food. I think that the restaurant may have a difficult time managing online and in person orders, especially during busier times. So if you are on a time crunch, be mindful of that. However, definitely do not let that stop you from trying out one of Detroit's true hidden gems. This place is a can't miss!
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Yolanda A.
Jan 7, 2025
Entering had such an authentic African vibe. Menu written on large chalkboard but kiosk shows detailed menu. Not sure what to order, we ordered small size at the counter then sat on woven seats. Food brought to us within 5 minutes very hot. We were approached by the manager/owner. He asked how the food was then brought small portions of 2 other dishes to try. OMG!! That was so surprising but then he brought out 2 more items to try. Now that unbeatable hospitality. The food was delicious though a bit spicy for me but I ate it. Yum Village is "yummy".
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Asim S.
Nov 6, 2024
Yum Village is a fantastic spot for Caribbean food, bringing vibrant flavors and a casual, welcoming atmosphere. The menu is packed with traditional dishes that have bold, well-balanced flavors. I tried their jerk chicken, which was tender, juicy, and seasoned perfectly with a kick of spice. The sides, like coconut rice and plantains, complemented the main dishes beautifully, adding a delicious balance to the meal. The portions are generous, and the staff is always friendly, making the experience even better. For authentic and flavorful Caribbean food, Yum Village is definitely worth a visit!
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Traci N.
Feb 11, 2025
This place is delicious!! I had it through Fooda onsite at work. And I tried the Jerk chicken Caesar salad and Chickpea stew. Both were amazing flavor, and good portions for the cost. I can't wait to try them in person!!
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Albert T.
May 12, 2024
Too Good To Go has finally arrived in Metro Detroit and it starts with a bang! For those who don't know, Too Good To Go is an app that allows restaurants and other food establishments sell leftover or day old food that they would normally have to throw away. The customer gets a deal (typically paying 1/3 of the menu price) and the restaurants saves on food waste. It's always a gamble on what you eventually get, but I can emphatically say that Yum Village sets the bar very high. Out of a dozen or so times I've used this app, this is the first time I've felt kind of bad for using it: while it was less than half an hour to closing, there was still a steady line of customers walking in to order takeout. In addition, these weren't pre-boxed items stuck in a fridge as usual, but instead the food was made fresh in the kitchen. Since they're pretty new to this app, I think they'll figure out things soon.On this pickup I got the Large Dinner Bag ($9.99), which consisted of three large boxes: Chicken and Jollof Rice - The jerk chicken is tender and moist, with a bit of a spicy rub on the exterior. The jerk spice isn't quite as noticeable as a Jamaican jerk chicken, but it's plenty flavorful. It's drizzled with a slightly smoky, sweet, spicy and creamy sauce (4/5). The chicken is served on a bed of jollof rice that's quite spicy and fragrant. Unfortunately it has a bit of a burnt acrid flavor and there are distinguishable charred coal-like bits mixed in that doesn't make it a pleasant eating experience. (1/5). On top of everything is a bit of chopped apple and some sliced banana peppers. Maafe on Coconut Rice - The maafe is a very rich peanut stew, with whole soft and tender peanuts mixed with sweet potato. It's creamy, savory, and nutty. (4/5). The coconut rice, as opposed to the jollof, is cooked perfectly with a great bite and properly seasoned. It has a bit of a creamy sweetness from being cooked in coconut milk. (5/5)Truffle Oil Greens - These are collard greens stewed down until tender with just a tiny bit of sweetness but mostly deeply savory. Delicious, some of the best collards I've eaten. It's somehow vegan, but I just can't understand how they can get that deeply savory meaty flavor without any meat! It seriously beats the classic bacon/collards combo. The greens are also mixed with tender stewed tomatoes and mushrooms. (5/5)I've wanted to try Yum Village for years, but I'm just never in New Center. This deal gave me a great taste of a variety of the foods Yum Village offers and certainly made me a fan. I will be back!Bathrooms - There is one room to the side of the order counter, but it was locked the entire time I was in the restaurant.Overall rating of the food this visit: 3.8/5 (Unfortunately, the burnt jollof rice brings down the rating hard).
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Justin R.
Dec 27, 2024
They took away the rice option for the vegan bean stew. I used to add coconut rice, It makes a big difference,yet no price change. As far as service; the girl at the counter was being held hostage by someone on the phone. I wasn't mad at her, but the guy from the kitchen finally assisted me 10 min later. And the side door is currently broken. You have to enter from the Woodward entrance. Hopefully it gets fixed soon. The bean stew is spicy, and delicious. But for $21.00, the portions should be bigger.
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Gabriel D.
Dec 22, 2024
I came here for a dine in family dinner and the food was horrible. First off, my mom and I ordered one curry chicken and jollof and one jerk chicken with jollof rice and both meat was frozen. 21 dollars each plate for the meat to be frozen!! The rice had burnt pieces in it like it was from the bottom of the pan. I went to the counter to tell them what's going on and they put my plate in the microwave... horrible experience. I had asked them to separate the rice and the chicken/stew. The gentleman at the drink bar was really nice and genuinely wanted to make my experience enjoyable so thank you to that man. The place itself is nice and the music is good. Won't be coming back.
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Judy N.
Dec 10, 2023
We weren't exactly sure about this place (very few people were dining in on a Friday evening) and the service was lacking but the food was very flavorful and we enjoyed it thoroughly. Everything here is self-serve, you order and pay up at the kiosks, wait for your order and grab once they call your name. The kiosks didn't exactly match the menu (we had an idea in mind to get just jerk chicken but couldn't find a just meat dish) so we ended up sharing the Classic Village Combo (didn't want to get too full). We didn't see any water (self-serve or to purchase) so if you plan to dine in, bring your own drink. They do have some sweet drink options but not a large selection. Take-out is probably more common for those who live nearby. I prefer Baobab over this place but nice to try somewhere new.
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John H.
Feb 20, 2025
I ordered VIA DoorDash the BBQ Village Meal (Big Bite size) just the other day. I've had it before but this was different. One less hush puppy, servings seemed smaller and the chicken and sauce was cold as if it came straight from the fridge. Rice and greens were hot. Come on guys, I love your food and highly recommend the restaurant to others. Please don't start to slack. Maybe it was just one of those days. Don't let folks down!
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