African Food in Chicago

“The beef boulette is amazing. Perfect crispy batter and rich tomato and onion sauce that compliments the beef. I usually get the atteike it's fresh and delicious everytime. Will be back soon!”

“I was having issues with ordering and they went above and beyond to fulfill my order. The djolof and lamb… delish All the Fataya :)”

“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!!!”

“Hands down top ten best food spots in Chicago. They moved into a larger spot and it's beautiful -- the hospitality is unmatched every time and we love that Badou himself suggests menu items to try. The attieke and Mbhoroke have quickly made their way into our date night rotation, go-to comfort food rotation, literally any excuse to go here we take because it's THAT good. Much love to Badou + staff for being 10/10 every single time.”

“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.”

“Best African food ever. The hospitality was amazing.”

“Fantastic food and friendly staff! Don’t worry if it’s your first time trying Senegalese food. My family—all novices to West African cuisine—greatly enjoyed what we ate. Our favorite was djollof rice with crispy fish fillet and the vegetable pastel (empanadas) appetizer. We will come back to this restaurant for sure.”

“I tried their food at the Rogers Park art fest this summer, decided to visit and order takeout! I got a vegetarian pastel and jollof rice with jerk chicken -- it was all really delicious and the staff was very friendly! i'll definitely go again!”