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, “You always have to eat, so make it simple and enjoy.”
About Okra
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’s passion for cooking and entertaining is evident in every dish.
What Should You Order At Okra African Grill?
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.
Okra’s “Build-a-Bowl” option is popular and is set up similarly to Chipotle or Goodcents. Guests “build” rice bowls to fit their tastes, adding protein, sauce, and fresh toppings. Okra also offers African Specialties, like Grilled Fish Filet with Attiéké and Ablo, which are traditional African dishes with Nina’s 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.
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.
Okra Opened In March 2020
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’s 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’re 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.
Okra’s 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’s Famous Ginger Lemonade, and forget your troubles, if only for a moment.
Try Okra African Grill Today
1303 S 72nd St #101
Omaha, NE 68124
Just southeast of 72/Pacific
402-884-7500
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