West African restaurant in Greensboro, NC
MamaPut Afrikana Restaurant & Kitchen serves authentic Nigerian cuisine from its location at 1625 Stanley Road in Greensboro. The menu centers on traditional Nigerian soups and stews served with swallow, the starchy accompaniments that are the staple pairing for West African soups, alongside rice and chicken entrees and other native Nigerian dishes prepared from recipes described as passed down through generations. The restaurant positions itself around bringing customers rich, vibrant, authentic West African flavors rather than a Westernized or fusion take on the cuisine, with fresh ingredients prepared by its kitchen staff. It is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 9 p.m., closed Mondays, and offers both online ordering and reservations, making it accessible for customers seeking a sit-down Nigerian meal or takeout. As one of the few dedicated Nigerian restaurants in the Greensboro area, MamaPut fills a specific cultural and culinary niche, serving dishes built around swallow-and-soup combinations that are a mainstay of Nigerian home cooking but uncommon on most local restaurant menus.





