Black Nile Seafood & Soul Food

Black Nile Seafood & Soul Food

592 Nostrand Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216

Telephone:  347-8911

https://blacknilerestaurant.com/

Hours:

Sunday                 3 - 8 pm

Monday                 Closed                   

Tuesday                Closed

Wednesday           3 - 10 pm

Thursday               3 - 10 pm

Friday                    3 - 10 pm

Saturday                3 - 10 pm

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 5:00 pm

Blacken Chicken, Coconut Yams & Collard Greens - $12.00

Baked Mac & Cheese - $6.00

Blueberry Cornbread - $4.00

Lobster Tails, Mac & Cheese & Coconut Yams - $30.00

 Grilled Shrimp (7 pieces) - $6.00

Shrimps and Cheddar Grits - $15.00 

Hassan Dupree - Owner

My cousin Tony had read about this place and recommended that we try it out.  So off we went.  First I must say that this is a very busy place yet the line moves.  People were hopping out of cars, Ubers, motorcycles, walking, fast walking into this restaurant, patiently waiting.  One lady was upset because she thought that they had ran out of shrimps and grits, but they didn't.  Generally the meat is cooked to order.  Get to that!

I had an enjoyable conversation with the owner, Hassan who was so outgoing and made you feel as if you knew him for a long time.  He exhibits that southern hospitality.  Tony couldn't make up his mind on what he wanted and ask Hassan to "surprise" him, and he did. 

The blacken chicken was tender, juicy and you could taste the blackened season, not overdone.  I'm trying to be nice and wait to tell you about the collard greens.  The coconut yams were so good and mixed them with the greens!!!!  Come on now.  The greens were tendered yet not over cooked so well seasoned.  A bit of a crunch from the stems, yes!    The mac and cheese was good, nice and cheesy.  The blueberry cornbread reminded me almost of a cake, yet you taste the cornmeal but what a nice combination.

I tasted one of Tony's grilled shrimp and whatever ever season was used, they should continue.  Tony enjoyed every bit of his "surprise" dinner.  

By the way, the shrimp and grits weren't ours but we sampled the grits from a cup, and set me up a table, I'll be back. 

Met two lovely young ladies who are students at NYU Film, Chantelle & Stephanie.  Stephanie started dancing after tasting her food.  We had a lively conversation.

Owners Hassan and Fannerra, his wife who is a train chef decided to open a restaurant in the neighborhood as "giving back" to the community.  She uses black nile seasoning and sauces and the food is made from scratch.  

Stop on by and stay for awhile and listen to the music as it is playing overhead.  The atmosphere is vibrant and you might be drawn into a conversation.  

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