Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieComfortable Ivorian eatery prepping traditional dishes (such as fish and lamb) as well as cocktails.
From Google Maps reviews.
I visited this restaurant during a recent trip to New York City, and it was truly a hidden gem. From the moment we arrived, the service was warm, attentive, and top-notch. The staff made us feel welcome and took the time to guide us through the menu. While I already enjoy certain West African dishes, my family and I are primarily American food eaters, so trying several new items was definitely outside of our comfort zone. I’m so glad we did because everything we ordered was absolutely delicious
Don’t get fooled, this place just slapped a Senegalese last name on the front but it is nowhere near the delicious food that you would enjoy in “le pays de la Téranga”. We ordered Riz Gras and Sauce Claire. There was no flavor on either dish whatsoever. Besides, the portions were very small for the price point. The Riz Gras had barely three chunks of meat, the rice was bland and consisted mostly of burnt rice (called “haugn” in Sénégal, yes I know what I’m talking about), three little carrot sli
This place is a hidden gem. We arrived on a very rainy day, yet once we got inside there was sunshine everywhere. My friend and I were so happy. The food was just delicious and the service was top notch. I am vegetarian 90% of the time, however, I had fish that day and it was superb. We had the Poisson Grill, the Sweet Plantains, and the Ris Gras with no meat. Let me tell you, I ate slower on purpose!! So flavorful and so smooth… The sauce that came with the Ris Gras was amazing too!! This exper
From the Nov 20, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Flies were present in the space.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.