Tatse & Alobosa Bar

11/04/2025

AfroRave - November 15 - 9PM - Lansing Shuffle. FOOD BY TATSE. See you there!

10/18/2025

🔥 We’ve got your favorite Smoked Turkey ready!
Join us this Saturday, October 18th at the Meridian Farmers Market, Okemos for a delicious taste of home. 🇳🇬✨

🍛 Enjoy it with Fufu & Egusi or try it as a Jollof Rice Bowl — both packed with rich, authentic flavor!

📍 Meridian Farmers Market, Okemos
🗓 Saturday, October 18th
⏰ 8 AM – 2 PM
✨ Come early — it sells out fast!

10/17/2025

10/11/2025

We have Fufu and Egusi available alongside our main menu, TODAY! Meridian Farmers Market Okemos. 8am - 2pm.

06/20/2025

Juneteenth Through the Eyes of a Nigerian Immigrant: Why I Show Up with Food, Culture, and Pride

By Taiwo Adeleye
Founder, Tatse Restaurants

When I first arrived in the United States from Nigeria in 2015, I didn’t know what Juneteenth was. I had heard of American holidays like Independence Day and Thanksgiving, but Juneteenth wasn’t something we learned about growing up in Lagos. It wasn’t part of our school curriculum or our cultural conversations. As a Nigerian, I had a strong sense of my identity and heritage, but I didn’t yet understand the full story of Black America and how deeply our histories are connected.

That changed when I attended my first 517 Juneteenth Celebration in Lansing, Michigan. It was my seventh year in the U.S., and that experience moved me in a way I can’t forget. I saw a community coming together not just to celebrate freedom, but to honor survival, resistance, and cultural pride. There was music, dance, storytelling, and deep emotion. It felt familiar like the community festivals we have back home, yet it told a story I was just beginning to understand, a story of Black people in America who fought for generations to claim their humanity and freedom.

Since then, I have made it a point to show up, to listen, to learn, and to celebrate alongside my African American brothers and sisters.

As a Nigerian immigrant, I recognize that while our histories took different paths, they intersect in profound ways. The transatlantic slave trade, colonialism, independence movements, and the global struggle for Black liberation link us. Juneteenth gives me the opportunity to stand in solidarity with that history and say:

“I see you. I honor your story. And I bring mine to the table too.”

Honored to Celebrate Again

This year, on June 21st, I am once again proud to be part of the 517 Juneteenth celebration in Lansing. It’s a space for reflection, for joy, and for unity. It reminds me that while I may be far from home, I am not far from my people.

From Lagos to Lansing, I celebrate Juneteenth as a commitment to learning, to sharing, and to building bridges that bring us all closer together.

Join us June 21st at the 517 Juneteenth Celebration
Taste our food. Feel our culture. Celebrate freedom.
👉 www.tatserestaurants.com

06/16/2025

Tatse is coming to 517 Juneteenth! 🎉

We’ll be serving your favorite Afro-delights:

🍲 Fufu & Egusi
🔥 Spicy Okro
🥩 Oxtail & Goat Meat
🍚 Jollof Rice
🍗 Spicy Chicken
🍌 Plantain
🥦 Stir-Fried Veggies

Come hungry, leave happy.
See flyers for event details — and come celebrate culture, flavor, and freedom with us!

10/12/2024

Handie, a fast-casual Nigerian restaurant, is bringing a new flavor to East Lansing. The eatery opened last month and features a diverse menu of authentic Nigerian specialities such as Jollof rice, suya and fufu and egusi.

05/27/2024

Craving a meal that's as unforgettable and filling as it is delicious? Dive into our Whole Fish Bowl! 🐟✨

At Tatse Restaurants, we're bringing you a feast for the senses with our Mackerel Whole Fish Bowl! 🍽️ This dish comes with:

- Mackerel Whole Fish: Fried to perfection, bursting with rich flavors.
- Jollof Rice:A West African classic that's packed with savory goodness.
- Plantain: Sweet and crispy, the perfect complement to your meal.
- Stir-Fried Veggies: Fresh and vibrant, adding that perfect crunch.

Pair it with our refreshing **Hibiscus Tea**, infused with ginger, pineapple, and lemon for the ultimate dining experience. 🍹

Don't miss out on this deliciously wholesome dish! Come down to Tatse Restaurants and treat yourself to a culinary adventure you won't forget.

📍 Location:221 S Washington Sq, Lansing, MI 48933
🕒 Hours: Tuesday thru Sunday, 11am - 8pm.