Authentic African cuisine in Savannah Georgia!

Jollof rice, egusi soup with fufu, suya, pepper soup and oxtail, cooked the way it's made at home. Dine in or order ahead for pickup on Hodgson Memorial Drive.

Jollof rice with fried plantain at Okey Tropical Cafe Egusi soup, a Nigerian melon seed soup Nigerian pepper soup Edikang ikong vegetable soup

Hours

Tuesday to Saturday, 11 am to 8 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

Address

7084 Hodgson Memorial Dr
Savannah, GA 31406

Phone

912-438-4478
Dine in, takeout and pickup

New to African food?

Many of our guests are trying Nigerian food for the first time. Here's what to know, and we're always happy to help you choose.

What should I order on my first visit?

Start with jollof rice and plantain alongside a protein like salmon or chicken. It's flavorful without being too hot. If you're feeling adventurous, add a side of suya or try egusi soup with fufu.

What is jollof rice?

Rice cooked in a tomato, pepper and onion base with spices until every grain soaks up the flavor. It's the signature dish of West African celebrations.

What is fufu, and how do I eat it?

Fufu is a smooth, soft dough served with soups like egusi or okra. Pinch off a small piece with your right hand, press a dip into it with your thumb, and scoop up the soup. Forks are always available too.

What is egusi soup?

A thick, hearty soup made from ground melon seeds, leafy greens and meat or fish. It's one of Nigeria's most loved dishes.

What is suya?

Thinly sliced grilled meat coated in a peanut-based spice blend. It's Nigeria's famous street food, smoky with a bit of heat.

Is the food spicy?

Some dishes carry real heat, like pepper soup and suya. Others, like jollof rice, plantain and puff puff, are mild. Just ask and we'll point you to dishes that match your spice level.

A taste of home in Savannah

Okey Tropical Cafe was born from our family's love of the food we grew up with in Nigeria. For years our neighbors at Okey Tropical Market asked where they could sit down to a plate of real jollof, egusi or pepper soup in Savannah. So we opened a kitchen right next door.

Every dish is cooked from scratch with traditional spices and ingredients, many of them from the same shelves our market customers shop. Whether you grew up on this food or you're tasting it for the first time, you'll be welcomed like family.

Cooking at home? Visit Okey Tropical Market next door at 7082 Hodgson Memorial Dr for African, Caribbean and international groceries.

Dining at Okey Tropical Cafe in Savannah, Georgia

Come on in

Pull up a chair in our dining room, or grab your order at the counter and take a taste of home with you.

Front entrance of Okey Tropical Cafe in Savannah, GA
Our front door
Dining room at Okey Tropical Cafe, an African restaurant in Savannah
The dining room
The Okey Tropical Cafe team serving Nigerian food
We are Okey!

Hours and location

On Hodgson Memorial Drive on Savannah's Southside, right next to Okey Tropical Market.

MondayClosed
Tuesday11 am – 8 pm
Wednesday11 am – 8 pm
Thursday11 am – 8 pm
Friday11 am – 8 pm
Saturday11 am – 8 pm
SundayClosed
Okey Tropical Cafe
7084 Hodgson Memorial Dr
Savannah, GA 31406

912-438-4478
info@okeytropicalcafe.com

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