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Okra African Grill offers slow-cooked comfort food made from the heart. As chef and owner, Nina Sodji, says with a warm smile, \u201cYou always have to eat, so make it simple and enjoy.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n About Okra<\/strong><\/p>\n Nina Sodji is originally from Togo, a small coastal country in northwest Africa. Nina immigrated to America 26 years ago, pivoted careers, ran a few businesses, and went to culinary school, all while raising two small children. In culinary school, Nina realized the foods she grew up enjoying in Togo were inspired by many cultures: French, Spanish, German, Indian, and neighboring African countries. She loves experimenting with her favorite dishes, making the food she grew up with accessible to all. Nina\u2019s passion for cooking and entertaining is evident in every dish.<\/p>\n What Should You Order At Okra African Grill?<\/strong><\/p>\n With ingredients like garlic, onions, parsley, peppers, and tomatoes, and slow-cooked sauces and meats, every meal tastes familiar, even for those new to African cuisine.<\/p>\n Okra\u2019s \u201cBuild-a-Bowl\u201d option is popular and is set up similarly to Chipotle or Goodcents. Guests \u201cbuild\u201d rice bowls to fit their tastes, adding protein, sauce, and fresh toppings. Okra also offers African Specialties, like Grilled Fish Filet with Atti\u00e9k\u00e9 and Ablo, which are traditional African dishes with Nina\u2019s flair. To finish your meal (or as a treat on the go), they have a wide assortment of desserts like Beignets and Chocolate Chunk Cookies, and freshly squeezed flavored lemonades.<\/p>\n For many, Okra is the closest thing to the food they grew up with in the Motherland. For the health-conscious, not only are there several hearty vegan dishes, but nearly any menu item can be made to accommodate special diets like Keto and Gluten-free. For people on the go, Okra is a delightful new option. New to African food? Nina and her staff are incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, from explaining new-to-you ingredients to suggesting their favorite menu items.<\/p>\n Okra Opened In March 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n Okra opened its doors just days before the world shut down due to the global pandemic. It was simply a case of bad timing, as many can relate to. Though this summer\u2019s surge of support for Black-owned businesses gave Okra a much-appreciated boost, people are still hesitant to dine out. This year has been anything but easy. Okra is open at limited seating capacity, and taking extreme sanitation precautions. If you\u2019re still uneasy about dining out, they do offer carry-out, curbside pick-up, and delivery (through DoorDash or Grubhub), plus gift cards are available for dining at a later time. They also have catering and family-style meals to enjoy a nice meal at home.<\/p>\n Okra\u2019s struggles in 2020 are not unique, unfortunately. What does make Okra unique, however, is that their food gives you a sense of comfort that typically only comes from home-cooked meals surrounded by people you love. So, on those hard days during (waves arms around) all of this, get some Jeloff Rice and Nina\u2019s Famous Ginger Lemonade, and forget your troubles, if only for a moment.<\/p>\n Try Okra African Grill Today<\/strong><\/p>\n 1303 S 72nd St #101 www.okraafricangrill.com<\/a><\/p>\n Delivery through Grubhub<\/a> and Doordash<\/a><\/p>\n Follow Okra on social media for specials and promotions @okraafricangrill<\/p>\n Instagram okraafricangrill<\/a> From Okra African Grill: Okra African Grill offers slow-cooked comfort food made from the heart. As chef and owner, Nina Sodji, says with a warm smile, \u201cYou always have to eat, so make it simple and enjoy.\u201d About Okra Nina Sodji is originally from Togo, a small coastal country in northwest Africa. 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