Arona Food Place

About Arona Food Place

Arona Food Place is a Nigerian restaurant located in Plano, Texas, serving a variety of West African dishes. The menu features traditional Nigerian cuisine, including stews, rice dishes, and 'swallow' accompaniments. The restaurant aims to provide authentic flavors using blended West African ingredients. Arona Food Place offers a cozy and relaxing ambiance with comfortable settings for dining in or waiting for orders. They emphasize meeting customer demands and maintaining business standards.

The Vibe

The atmosphere at Arona Food Place is described as cozy and welcoming, with a family-friendly feel. Many reviewers highlight the owner, Anne, and her staff for their exceptional hospitality, often taking time to explain dishes and how to eat them, especially for first-time visitors. While the space is noted as small, the service is consistently praised for being warm, attentive, and making customers feel like family. This makes it a comfortable spot for casual meals and exploring Nigerian culture through food.

• casual
• family friendly
• welcoming
• cozy

What's Good

• Egusi Soup

  $30.00

  A popular Nigerian soup made with melon seeds, vegetables, and spices, often served with a choice of protein and swallow.

• Jollof Rice

  $11.00

  A flavorful rice dish cooked in a tomato and pepper base, seasoned with traditional spices, often served with plantain and protein.

• Afang Soup

  $36.00

  A special Nigerian soup made with Okazi/Afang leaves, spinach, smoked fish, and crayfish, served with a choice of protein and swallow.

• Ayamase & Rice

  $31.20

  A spicy palm oil stew made with green bell peppers and Scotch bonnet peppers, served with assorted fried beef cuts, egg, rice, and beans.

• Efo Riro

  $31.00

  A West African vegetable soup prepared with spinach, bell peppers, and tomatoes in palm oil, served with assorted meat or chicken and swallow.

Perfect For

• casual dining
• family meal
• takeout
• quick bite