I've had my eye on this establishment for quite some time. When my boss asked where we should order our holiday lunch from, I chose this place and to my excitement, everyone agreed! My boss mentioned that when she arrived to pick up our food, staff was very warm and friendly. She only waited a few minutes as they were finishing getting our order together. The lamb was grilled to perfection and it was so tasty. The rice was also good and it has a hint of spiciness which we all raved about. We will definitely order from here again and try other menu items.

That is place is my favorite go to every year for my birthday. I usually stop in to order the whole fish with rice. Today I decided on something different which was the Thiou Curry Chicken with rice. I added a side of fufu for an extra $5. It was my first time having fufu and it didn't disappoint. If you have time to dine-in I love ordering the mint tea. It is a treat. They serve coffee and other drinks if tea isn't your thing.

Thiou Curry was amazing. Service was also good and the overall atmosphere is a really welcoming

My visit here today was my first time trying Senegalese cuisine and I was very pleasantly surprised! My friend has frequented this restaurant before and she chose it for her birthday lunch spot. She had the vegetarian plate and I had the yassa salmon. The salmon had a nice, light crispness on the outer skin, and was cooked perfectly so the inside was still tender and flaky. The grilled onion garnish was seasoned deliciously to the point that the onions take on a different texture! Really tasty! And the rice was cooked perfectly and provided a nice balance to the meal! I tasted a bit of my friend's vegetarian plate and it was also delicious. All of the food was really well prepared and seasoned. The owner was our server and was so attentive and kind. The restaurant is also next door to a Senegalese clothing and goods store, same owner! Beautiful store!! I am a new fan of this place and Senegalese food!

It was my first time trying Senegalese food & I found it healthy and the flavors unique (in a good way). It doesn't taste like Asian, Mexican, or Mediterranean. I enjoyed the stewed style of the Saka Saka which had a GENEROUS portion of real crabmeat. The Yassa Salmon was moist and crisp on the outside from the light searing. I enjoyed the light lemon and veggie sauce which went well with the perfectly tender, lightly-flavored tomato rice! We also ordered the salmon Fataya as an appetizer. I loved how the dough on the outside wasn't greasy. I didn't feel guilty eating it. Most importantly is how the salmon patty inside the dough was flavored. So delicious! Definitely recommend! The Dibi Lamb was grilled and well-marinated and juicy. No blackened parts that I had to remove. This was our favorite dish although it was hard to decide between the 4. Every dish we ate was wonderful and served with a smile and warmth. I recommend every dish and this restaurant.

Awesome West African eats at a good price! This was truly a ton of food. I got the yassa lamb which was really tender and flavorful. I think I could've maybe split this meal with someone if we both weren't super hungry-- there was no way I was finishing it on my own. I left here very satisfied and would recommend it to anyone hungry in Bronzeville!

One of the most flavorful and filling dining experiences I have had. The food is very carefully made with layers of flavor from the meats themselves, as well as the spices and the curries that accent them. I tried the Saka Saka, a dish that mixes seafood with lamb in a rich curry sauce to be eaten with rice. The wait is reasonable (15-20 minutes) and the staff maintain a very quiet and peaceful environment for you to eat. This was my first time trying West African food and the experience was more than I could have hoped for between that and the top-tier food itself. I will absolutely be back and would recommend this to anyone looking for something interesting to try in Bronzeville.

Big fan of Senegalese cuisine and this place is right on the money! Its been in my bookmarks to try for a handful of years and since I knew I was going to an event nearby, I figured it was time to try it finally. Stopped in around 6pm on a Friday evening and wasn't too occupied so it was very easy to get a seat. The host is a pretty cool guy and seems to run the show here. Menu was full of delicious items, but I saw a friend's review on the Saka Saka which is combo of lamb, shrimp and crab meat cooked with cassava over white rice. Definitely smashmouthed it as it was very delicious. My dining companion got the Maffe which is cubes of lamb cooked in creamy peanut butter and tomato sauce with potatoes, yams and carrots; served over white rice. Very good as well! They have fresh juices to order as well. The ginger ale was on point. Good joint with good service and good food. Planning to return without a doubt.

My cousin who is currently visiting from South America wanted to try West African food while visiting Chicago because you can't typically find these type of cuisines there. We rode our bikes on a beautiful & warm April day to Kenwokd/Hyde Park along the lakeshore, and decided to dine here because of its convenience. There's a divvy bike parking rack a minute walk from here so it was ideal. Overall - the owner who greeted us was friendly and accommodating. We ordered several dishes keeping in mind that my cousin doesn't eat meat (pescatarian), and everyone was delicious. Personally, I really liked the Fataya with the spicy-ish sauce that accompanied it. While I enjoyed my Yasss Shrimp, I felt that the price was a bit expensive (at $20) for just 4 pieces of large shrimp and then a huge portion of rice. The Senegalese mint tea that I ordered was absolutely delicious though. I tried their meals as well and it was all so yummy. 100% would recommend this place to others.

I love their Yassa fish (tilapia)! I get this every time. A whole grilled fish always feels comforting. The Yassa fish is grilled perfectly and comes with a delicious sauce which I'm not sure how to describe, but has some Dijon mustard and caramelized onion flavors. It comes with a heaping mound of fresh white rice. So good and can be enough to share between two people. I also got the fataya (battered salmon patties) which was a great appetizer that comes with sweet chili sauce. I got a side of cabbage which reminded me of the filling of an egg roll. I get the mint tea every time, it comes with many sprigs of mint and a lot of honey. It's delightful especially on a cold day. Split between two people, we both ended up with food comas every time. There is a lot of free street parking nearby. Definitely recommend if you want to try out Senegalese food!!