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May 2023 by Becca T.
I've been going here since I was yay high. This and the Nigerian Aunty's on E.14th is about the only places East Bay you can get West African ingredients from West Africans. It's not big, selection isn't entirely vast persay (however I've noticed more Liberian focused ingredients) but I accept it for what it is. Items are coming over seas to here the farthest Coast from the Continent so grace is usually given for items and quality. (People by spoiled meat that's dressed nicely at big box grocery stores) Price.....well I again take it for what it is. Logistics for transport are still not as straight forward as it is from other country's. I like that I can come here and get all my ingredients. Thank you guys for what you mean in the community and all these years serving the public.
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April 2023 by Gwendolyn C.
I've been coming to this establishment for over 10 years! Today will be last time ever shopping there again. My husband and I were looking for stock fish and picked up a package that had multiple dead bugs inside the packet. One bug was still alive. The packaging on other products is not well sealed, I bought fufu flour and didn't realize it had a hole in it. This store was better when Emeke was running it.
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October 2022 by Mahir Alghazali
No MoneyGram available in this location
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October 2022 by Alejandro Gomez
No MoneyGram here
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May 2021 by Austin E.
Had half an aisle of palm oil. Varieties of spices, flours, beans, dried fish. Didn't think I'd be able to find banku flour in the bay. Thank you for proving me wrong.
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February 2021 by Silah S.
So very kind and friendly even though we can't come often when we do they treat us a everyday customers with love and respect
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December 2020 by Samantha R.
i ordered goat and jollaf rice from door dash, unfortunately all my goat was dry and basically inedible. The rice was amazing though, and the beef patty was a good flavor but also pretty dry. I want to try again though, I assume since i ordered so close to closing the food probably wasn't too fresh and I can tell the flavors were really goo.
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January 2020 by Sandra O.
Please do better... it's 2020 gone are those days where mediocrity should be excused or just because you are the only african store you can treat your customers so poorly. The old Asian lady who "helped"(using this word very very loosely) me seemed to be offended by just doing the basic functions of her job and basically flung my receipt at me while popping her gum, she couldn't be bothered. One would think she knows me before or i offended her.also if you are one of those people that appreciate a "hello" when you walk into a store just forget about it. I'm sure this business has regulars as i.t seems they have been around a while but what about people like me who just moved here and looked up your store... please consider this for the future.. can someone please help is this truly the only African store in the San Francisco area? I'm ready to drive an hour or more..
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January 2020 by Abiodun H.
Hello Kay, this is from a loyal customer: I went in man must wak today before 5pm, maybe a little before 5pm, found the door open, went in for my transaction, immediately I was attacked verbally by the Filipino sales woman, very rude and unwelcoming face, saying i am closed why do you come in. I smiled and said I just have a quick transaction, moreover, door was widely opened. Two more ppl walked in to do transaction, i tried to help her and told the first person that came in that she is closed but the person came in, so did the second person. She did not mention anything, so I kept quiet, meanwhile, the door was still opened. When I was about to do my transaction, she told me that I should not have come in because she is closed ( in a rude and unfriendly manner!!), I still smiled and told her the door was open, trying to tell her that she should have closed the door to prevent ppl from coming, but she continued communicating rudely! This woman was very rude!!!, immediately I got home, called ur business number and even called the other number to discuss with you. That was really unprofessional!!! 1/12 648pm. Glad I spoke with someone, I hope similar thing will not happen again!
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December 2019 by Justine S.
I wish I could put no stars. This store is a rip off a total rip off. I understand being the only West african themed store in Oakland but to inflate price of goods is totally ridiculous. For instance a whole box of Indomie noddles is $40. The other store who sold the samething have closed down doesnt make it right to rip people off. A box cost between $15-$20 max, making this price of $40 ridiculous. How are we suppose to cope. I will not be coming back. Awful rip offs. This is utterly ridiculous, its your business and you have the right to refuse me service. But hopefully you will also call the police on the other bad reviewers!!! Its appalling that you think its ok to dumbdown a valid concern because of your ego. There's no sentiment when it comes to business so your whole tirade wasn't necessary. Thankfully your business isnt the only source of all things Nigerian.
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December 2019 by N W.
I've shopped here for over 20 years; they are amazingly warm and friendly with A+ customer service. You can find authentic African/Caribbean food there; they also added a catering service service lately which is so convenient for your events or if you just dont feel like cooking. Check them out, your experience there will be memorable!
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November 2019 by Ebere S.
It's always refreshing to walk into an Afro/Caribbean grocery store that's fully owned and serviced by a strong African family. I love that the owners are dedicated to innovation and customer service. Each time I'm fortunate to shop here, I walk away with a whole experience! The love and laughter is real! Keep up the fantastic work Man Must Wak! Now I need y'all to make your way over to Vacaville! lol
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November 2019 by Black S.
Really sorry the neighboring African food specialty store on 8th street closed in October 2019. The prices at Man Must Wak are at least 25% higher. The frozen meats are very old and even falling out of the old plastic bags. Selection is minimal in comparison. Looks like I will have to find another source. This store is more like 'Man Must Rip You Off'
