Located in new center area. Quaint location ample seating for smaller parties. Menu and Ordering is scan code located on table. Service was quick and helpful. Ordered the jerk chicken with plantains. Jerk chick was very good with a lot of spice kick to it. If you're not a fan of spice be warned. The plantains were very tasty. My only complaint is that my food was room temp. It was obvious they made large batch of this but didn't reward before serving. Overall def worth a try

Really great jerk chicken meals! Served with your choice of jollof, coconut, or turmeric rice, they are so filling and flavorful! I had the "Mild village bowl" with lemon pepper jerk chicken and ginger chickpeas and I really enjoyed it. I don't usually tolerate spicy food well, my mouth is sensitive but I persevered to eat this delicious meal. It was't overly spicy for being a milder version of jerk seasoning. Also, I got the fish egusi soup with steamed fufu and I have to say is, it was really hitting! The soup was so flavorful and fresh. Everyone working in there was really nice and when I didn't get something through doordash, they were very understanding and quickly addressed it. I'll be back to try more!

Tried the perch with the greens and I chose the jollof rice...there was sooooo much flavor with a kick of spice. Met the owner and he let us try one of their late night menu items which is essentially plantain nachos. It was amazing! Also ordered a side of the sweet plantains which was deliciously sweet and soft. Amazing!

It was a great experience!! The food was really good!! In fact, it was too good!! So good, that my boyfriend was wolfing it down and forgot that there were other patrons in the restaurant that didn't want to see his poor table manners. Also, the decor was really calm and relaxing. After eating, the mood was so peaceful, I felt like meditating, but the restaurant was full and the restaurant needed my table for the incoming guests.

The Smoked Herring & Cod Egusi Stew was well seasoned and not overly spicy. However the portion size for the amount of price was not comparable. The Curry Goat was delicious however the rice was overly seasoned with rosemary and the cabbage was more of a pickled cabbage which is not made very clear. Once again, the price in comparison for the amount of food was no comparable. The picture also showed it coming with two plantains and it did not. Overall, bigger portion sizes or reduced price, but I would eat again

Absolutely delicious! The Quick Bite meal was perfect for lunch but if you're looking for leftovers definitely get the bigger size. The jollof rice is spicy and delicious. Jerk chicken was well cooked--not dry at all. And my favorite is the plantains! I wanted a side of green but felt $8 was sort of steep, not sure how big the side is. I ordered online and got there early and it was ready. Less than 20 minutes. I was in and out so quickly I didn't really pay attention to the restaurant itself but I did notice that they have iPads at the front desk for ordering.

Amazing food and amazing service! The staff created a very welcoming and warm atmosphere to accompany the flavorful food.

Entering had such an authentic African vibe. Menu written on large chalkboard but kiosk shows detailed menu. Not sure what to order, we ordered small size at the counter then sat on woven seats. Food brought to us within 5 minutes very hot. We were approached by the manager/owner. He asked how the food was then brought small portions of 2 other dishes to try. OMG!! That was so surprising but then he brought out 2 more items to try. Now that unbeatable hospitality. The food was delicious though a bit spicy for me but I ate it. Yum Village is "yummy".

WOW! The food at Yum Village is absolutely sensational! Incredible flavors, good portion sized, reasonable pricing. Just overall, absolutely worth a try! I am a big fan of the Just Plants combo. This is a meatless dish served with plantains over jollof rice. This dish is so, so excellent. The flavors are out of this world great, and the combination of textures of all of the different elements just works perfectly. My favorite part is definitely the plantains, which are cooked just right. A must try dish for sure! I will say that the wait times at Yum Village have been hit and miss for me. I always order ahead and arrive when the online system tells me. Sometimes this works out fine. However, other times I have gone I have had to wait upwards of an hour for the food. I think that the restaurant may have a difficult time managing online and in person orders, especially during busier times. So if you are on a time crunch, be mindful of that. However, definitely do not let that stop you from trying out one of Detroit's true hidden gems. This place is a can't miss!

Too Good To Go has finally arrived in Metro Detroit and it starts with a bang! For those who don't know, Too Good To Go is an app that allows restaurants and other food establishments sell leftover or day old food that they would normally have to throw away. The customer gets a deal (typically paying 1/3 of the menu price) and the restaurants saves on food waste. It's always a gamble on what you eventually get, but I can emphatically say that Yum Village sets the bar very high. Out of a dozen or so times I've used this app, this is the first time I've felt kind of bad for using it: while it was less than half an hour to closing, there was still a steady line of customers walking in to order takeout. In addition, these weren't pre-boxed items stuck in a fridge as usual, but instead the food was made fresh in the kitchen. Since they're pretty new to this app, I think they'll figure out things soon. On this pickup I got the Large Dinner Bag ($9.99), which consisted of three large boxes: Chicken and Jollof Rice - The jerk chicken is tender and moist, with a bit of a spicy rub on the exterior. The jerk spice isn't quite as noticeable as a Jamaican jerk chicken, but it's plenty flavorful. It's drizzled with a slightly smoky, sweet, spicy and creamy sauce (4/5). The chicken is served on a bed of jollof rice that's quite spicy and fragrant. Unfortunately it has a bit of a burnt acrid flavor and there are distinguishable charred coal-like bits mixed in that doesn't make it a pleasant eating experience. (1/5). On top of everything is a bit of chopped apple and some sliced banana peppers. Maafe on Coconut Rice - The maafe is a very rich peanut stew, with whole soft and tender peanuts mixed with sweet potato. It's creamy, savory, and nutty. (4/5). The coconut rice, as opposed to the jollof, is cooked perfectly with a great bite and properly seasoned. It has a bit of a creamy sweetness from being cooked in coconut milk. (5/5) Truffle Oil Greens - These are collard greens stewed down until tender with just a tiny bit of sweetness but mostly deeply savory. Delicious, some of the best collards I've eaten. It's somehow vegan, but I just can't understand how they can get that deeply savory meaty flavor without any meat! It seriously beats the classic bacon/collards combo. The greens are also mixed with tender stewed tomatoes and mushrooms. (5/5) I've wanted to try Yum Village for years, but I'm just never in New Center. This deal gave me a great taste of a variety of the foods Yum Village offers and certainly made me a fan. I will be back! Bathrooms - There is one room to the side of the order counter, but it was locked the entire time I was in the restaurant. Overall rating of the food this visit: 3.8/5 (Unfortunately, the burnt jollof rice brings down the rating hard).