Fufu
$18.99
Chicken stew in red bell pepper sauce is served with pounded yam.
“One of my favorite restaurants in Rogers Park, possibly in Chicago! Their fufu hits the spot every time. 👌😋”
Chicken
Jollof Rice with Jerk Chicken
$16.99
Jasmine rice with cabbage and carrots, served with jerk chicken.
“Absolute heart food that can make you weep. Try the atieke - crispy whole tilapia or snapper on a bed of zingy veggies and fermented cassava that is sorta like couscous, except it absorbs all the lovely juices without falling apart. Jerk chicken and jollof rice is a classic too”
Poulet Roti
$19.99
Marinated fried chicken cooked with peas and served with rice.
“An amazing adventure into African cuisine. Chef greeted us graciously and gave us a tour of Senegalese cuisine including the national dish which he prepared to perfection. Great for a culinary date night followed by other outings in the very diverse Rogers Park area.”
Diby Guinar
$16.99
Seasoned grilled chicken comes with onion sauce and saffron rice.
“Visited Badou Senegalese Cuisine for dinner and the food was amazing. My first time trying Senegalese food. It had such an amazing flavor. I was greatly surprised. The owner was very helpful and polite. He gave us recommendations and explained the foods. The woman who served us was delightful and warm. The service was excellent. The restaurant had a good vibe. I will definitely go back.”
Fish
Attieke
$22.99+
Fermented cassava with sautéed onion and pepper, served with tilapia.
“I've eaten in person there and also ordered delivery. The food is so flavorful and delicious. I absolutely loved the maffe and attieke, but every dish is great. I will definitely be coming back.”
Braised Tilapia
$19.99
Braised tilapia comes with jollof rice, cabbage, and carrots.
“This place has absolutely amazing food. I get the whole tilapia with jollof. This is one of my favorite restaurants in the city”
Jollof Rice
$19.99+
Jasmine rice with carrots and cabbage, served with your choice of protein.
“We had their food once at the Mag Mile race in downtown Chicago. This was my first time visiting the location. The service was polite and the food was great. We tried the Jollof rice and jerk chicken, plantains, yassa fish and rice. We will definitely go back.”
Thiebou Djen
$19.99
Fish fillet served with Senegalese-style jolof rice.
“Took me back to my visit to Senegal. Epitome of Teranga. Enjoyed Thieboudienne, Mafe, and fried plantains. Superb taste! And incredibly good service as well.”
Vegan Food
Plantain
$8.99
Choose boiled or fried plantain; spicy sauce is an optional customization.
“I was visiting a friend and she said it was a must have--she was absolutely right! I got the vegan mafe, my friend got cebbu yap, and then we split the plantains and veggie pastel. All amazing! Can't wait to go back next time I'm in town!”
Vegetarian Thiou
$16.99
Cabbage, cassava, and carrots cooked in rich tomato sauce.
Vegetarian Lentils
$16.99
Lentils simmered in tomato sauce with potato and onions.
“My food was so delish ..I ate so fast forgot to take a pic. The best lentils I have ever had.”
Ndamme
$18.99
Black-eyed peas in thick onion and garlic sauce.
“Badou gave us a fantastic tour of Senegalese cuisine. He was a wonderful host and an excellent chef!”
Soups
Chicken Coconut Soup
$10.99
Coconut milk soup with chicken, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts.
“This restaurant is really a diamond in the rough. Great food, great service, and great hospitality. Local family-owned halal places are always great, and the owner cooks the food in water instead of oil, and does such in a way so that it is more healthy, all without sacrificing flavor. The owner cares about quality and is very friendly. Definitely a top recommendation if you have not tried Senegalese cuisine. I hope to have a meal there again soon! Salam.”
Vegan Lentils soup
$6.99
Lentils, potatoes, and onions simmer in tomato stew; vegan and gluten-free.
“An absolutely authentic experience! I hadn't had Senegalese food in over 20 years and it healed my heart to have such an incredible meal again. My only regret is that I don't live closer. Thank you for the love and hard work you put into your food. ❤️”
Veggie Coconut Soup
$10.99
Vegetable soup with coconut milk, with a spice level selected to order.
“Lovely Senegalese spot. Badou is super friendly. I recommend the mafé or yassa”
Lentils Soup
$10.99
Creamy lentil soup seasoned with spices, with your selected heat level.
“Best African food ever. The hospitality was amazing.”
Curry
Thiou Curry Chicken
$18.99
Chicken and vegetables simmer in curry sauce and come with a side of rice.
“Bf and I came in a little before closing and we were worried about being too late, they were happy to serve us. The food we had was excellent, peanut stew with fish and chicken curry with rice. Everything was flavorful, spiced well, and the portions were generous. We will definitely be back to try more of the menu!!!”
Vegetarian Curry Stew
$16.99
Vegetables simmer in creamy curry stew; select your preferred spice level.
“You MUST eat here! So delicious! The owners are really friendly and welcoming, told us all about the menu, and gave us great recommendations for our first time having Senegalese cuisine. Every dish was made with such care and packed with rich flavors. You must try the peanut stew with cassava! Such a special place and can’t wait to come back!”
Yassa Dishes
Yassa Chicken
$18.99
Chicken with caramelized onion, lime, and Dijon mustard over rice.
“Had a great meal here before a show at Theo Ubique. The Yassa Chicken was cooked perfectly and so flavorful. Will definitely be back.”
Yassa Djen/Fish
$19.99
Tilapia with lime and caramelized onions is served alongside rice.
“Been eating from Badou for years and I have never been disappointed! Everything I’ve had is delicious so it’s hard to pick a favorite but I tend to order the Yassa Fish more than anything else. I was very happy to see him at Vegandale this summer. Congrats to your continued success!”
Peanut Stews
Vegan Mafe
$18.99
Sweet potato in peanut butter sauce served over white rice.
“This place is incredible! My partner and I are both vegan and we found this place through Vegandale. It is an amazing spot for vegans and Omni alike- the food is delicious and the flavors are spot on. The owner is also extremely friendly and made sure we got the best dishes on our first trip and our second trip was even better! I highly suggest the vegan mafe.”
Mafe Jerk
$19.99
Jerk chicken in creamy peanut sauce, served with rice.
“Absolutely amazing. Stumbled upon this place with my friend and ate in. We had veggie pastels, the national dish with fish filet (WOW best fish I’ve had in ages) and the mafe jerk chicken. Owners were super nice and hospitality was A+. Wish I lived closer because I’d be eating there all the time.”
Senegalese Pastries
Pastel
$8.99
Crispy pastry encloses marinated chicken sautéed with tomato and onion.
“The pastel was so good came for fufu I enjoyed it as well great customer service very friendly staff”
Veggie Pastel
$8.99
Crispy pastry filled with vegetables sautéed in tomato and onion sauce.
“My vegan partner ordered the Vegan Mafe and the Vegan Thiebou Djen. I ordered the veggie pastel and the veggie curry soup. We ended up sharing everything between us and couldn't decide which dish tasted best. Everything we ordered was full of flavor, and each dish was unique. The curry soup is worth coming back for more. We left the restaurant with nothing but compliments to say. I would order everything again, but honestly, the whole menu looks appetizing! Can't wait to return. The chef is very talented and I am obsessed with the flavor combinations he creates!”
