Artificial palm trees, leopard-print wallpaper and bamboo light fixtures decorate the charming interior. African pop music completes the setting. The friendly family that runs this place came here from Nigeria, though the menu also includes dishes from Senegal and Cameroon. But the spicing is very different. If they aren't spicy enough, each table holds a shaker of cayenne pepper and a special sauce made with six different hot peppers whose heat rivals haba-ero peppers.
Most entrees are stews served with cornbread and white rice.
When the African Hut first opened, the stew meats contained bone. Now they are made with boneless beef, chicken and turkey. The stew has a pleasantly tart flavor and the okra bears no resemblance to the slimy, stewed version found in Southern diners. This spicy beef stew isn't as exotic as it sounds, but the rich flavor is very satisfying. Season to taste.