Figuring I wouldn't have an easy time finding West African cuisine back home, I sought out Moussa…read moreL'Africain. A stone's throw from Les Halles, this bustling bistro offers up a variety of West African staples: from the Cameroonian ndole (a saute of meat, greens, and veggies) to Senegalese yassa (meat braised in onion and lemon) to Malian mafe (meat and veggies in a peanut street), you won't go wrong. I stepped in during their happy hour and nabbed a half-priced tapa (aloko d'Ivoirienne: pieces of fried and caramelized banana...tasting like a sweeter version of maduros), a discounted local Gallian lager, and a plate of thieboudienne (a Senegalese dish of fish, tomato, cabbage, and other veggies over rice). The food was fantastic, though service was a bit on the slow side. Definitely recommended if you're in the area

We stopped in here for a drink after a busy day of sightseeing and cozied up to the bar for an…read moreAfrican beer. Boy, were we glad we did. Had such a lovely experience here because of these folks. Tried several beers. We didn't know Guinness was also made in Cameroon. It's fabulous! Stop in! So we returned later that evening for dinner. Delicious!! Try the chicken with Cameroon spices, plantains, and veggies or the braised beef from Mali. Our 9-year-old LOVED it, as did we!

Wow très bien J'aime…read morebeaucoup l'aloko et le thiebouddiene Ça c'était très goûtant Je vais sûrement y retourner wow encore merci pour la bonne nourriture

One typic Sénégalaise ambience in Paris, Kissima one of the boss will always welcome you African…read morestyle, speaking in more than five languages he will always find a way to communicate with you. You'll find on the menue all the famous classics meals. Tiep, blanc, rouge, poisson ou viande, maffé, soupou kandja, and Dibi (famous Wood Grilled goat meat). Come make a trip to Dakar in the middle of Paris, Atcha lens!!!!

I love African food and heard Burna Boy was here a few years ago so it's been on my list to try…read more Went on a Thurs eve. Food/drinks: It was mostly solid. I had the thiebudienne with fish. My partner wanted the Poulet DG (they were out) so he had the mafé. Both were very good, with huge portions (though it's a hard sell for me at 38€ a plate). We also ordered 2 sides of plantain. They were both undercooked, so they prepared an order for us to takeaway. We also tried the 2 rhum based drinks (I really liked the ginger one). Service: It was okay. Initially, someone came every 2 minutes to ask to take our order, which was too fast for me and felt a little commercial. Once our food came, no one came to check on us again. Ambiance: Overall, I love that this type of restaurant exists in an accessible part of Paris! It's more upscale than most you'll find in the city and is large and lively. Live music was a bonus and loved seeing couples, families, and people of all backgrounds. I wish they had put the AC on! It's clear this place is made by Africans for a wider audience; if not for the price, I'd go back again soon.

I had a delicious meal at this restaurant. For an appetizer I had fish patties, I can't recall the…read moreexact name. For my entree, I had the fish, with rice, plantain and salad. Everything tasted amazing. The service was great. The wait staff was attentive and helpful. I would return here the next time I'm in Paris, France!

After shopping in Little Africa my sister and I stopped here for lunch. The beef was tender the…read moresauce was sooo good and spicy just enough! The English wasn't so good but it took no time for them to get your order. I would definitely go back!

Had some of the best mafé EVER... And I know Senegalese food!!! The pepper sauce was so good my…read morelips were burning but I couldn't stop myself

Another TikTok discovery led me to Waly Fay, and I'm glad it did. I was craving something bold and…read moreflavorful, and this spot delivered. The cuisine is West African with Caribbean influences, and it's located in the 10th arrondissement. The restaurant has a lively, energetic atmosphere. While I wouldn't describe the staff as particularly warm, it's clearly a very busy place. One server seemed to be handling my entire section--he seated me, took my order, and kept things moving. I started with the cod fish fritters, which were delicious, especially paired with the sauce they were served with. For my main course, I ordered the Daurade royale entière marinée (braised whole fish), accompanied by fragrant rice, and added a side of plantains. It was exactly what I was looking for--well-seasoned and satisfying. Food was delivered by bussers who barely paused long enough to be thanked, but again, that seems to come with the territory of such a high-volume restaurant. If you're in Paris and want something beyond traditional French fare, Waly Fay is definitely worth a visit.

The best meal we had in Paris came from Waly-Fay. It's a West African/Senegalese restaurant that…read morebrought some much needed flavor, spices, and seasoning to our trip. Our meals up to this point had been French heavy, and I don't want to use the word bland... but... We walked into the dimly lit industrial-chic interior, ready for our tastebuds to be stimulated again after a long day of seeing the sights and logging steps. We started with a bottle of red wine, that essentially replaced water on our trip, and ordered a small feast: soya skewers, alloco, cod fritters, 1/2 chicken with yassa sauce, jumbo shrimp creole, and the daurade royale (marinated sea bream). I normally highlight one dish as to keep these concise, but this entire meal genuinely blew us away. My girlfriend and I are still texting each other about it on the daily. The soya skewers were cooked perfectly medium rare, although I put way too much of that spicy sauce on my first one and it almost took me out. The alloco (plantains) had a perfectly crispy exterior with a soft and sweet interior, just like me. The cod fritters changed us, as they were actually our favorite thing we ordered. If you would have told me before the trip that the best chicken I had in Paris came from a West African restaurant, I would have laughed at you. But here we are. That Yassa sauce with it kicked a hole in the sky. That Jumbo Shrimp Creole was to DIE for, as these gargantuan shrimp came piping hot with this tangy creole sauce that was packed full of flavor. It also came with a HUGE side of white rice that was bangin. Some good white rice is so underappreciated. The daurade royale was a whole marinated seabream that had our taste buds dancing like a 1983 Michael Jackson. They were moonwalking everywhere. Everything in here was operating at a high level and this meal brought us back to homeostasis. It's wild that the 2 best meals I had in Paris were from a West African spot and a Japanese restaurant (Takara). I was so ignorant, as I had no idea Paris was such a melting pot for global cuisine, but that's why traveling is so great. You learn so much in such a short period of time. IG @johnny.novo Tiktok @jnov__ Substack @johnnynovo

This place is nice and the food is good. The restaurant owner was very nice and took the time to…read moreexplain things and make recommendations for us. I told him that I'm a teacher and I have trouble teaching some of the things about Senegal and he answered some questions for me. He went above and beyond. All the dishes I tried were new to me and they were all delicious. I wish I could go back for more. Maybe next time I'm in Paris.

Super authentic! Food is bursting with flavor. Ordered the Vegetarian Mafé and appetizer platter…read more Rice is perfectly cooked, smooth and has a great texture. The fried plantains are light, chewy and cooked well (it can be easy to ruin fried plaintains as they are often undercooked and hard or almost boiled and mushy but this was not the case at all here). We of course asked for a side of "piment" i.e. bright orange spicy pepper paste that you add to the various dishes and our tastebuds were happy. A delightful addition to the Parisian culinary scene which does not shy away from flavor, spice, and heat. Can't wait to go back.

I stumbled across this hidden gym while walking through the Oberkampf area. Out of many delicious…read morelooking restaurants, this one stood out for me because I was craving west African food and there were some attractive outdoor tables (as well as indoors). Some places just look like they will be good and knowledgeable - this was one of them. The owner was very gracious in explaining the entire menu and I selected le thieboudiene which was a delicious dish fish, cod fish fritters and a special punch. All of the food was excellent and the drink was well composed and packed a punch. My only regret is that I didn't have time to eat here again during my visit but hope to return next time. The pleasant and friendly service was the icing on the cake. Tres Bon!

Happened upon this place on our last night in Paris after bar hopping in the neighborhood of our…read moreairbnb and were amazed at the food. It was fresh, tasty, sweet, spicy, and plentiful! We had never tasted plantains prepared to the point of a caramelized crust or any Senegalese food before. We had a prawn dish, one half braised chicken and the avocado/hearts of palm salad. All I can say is magnifique! If you are anywhere near the 11th, find this place! Seriously fabulous and fresh food! Bon Apetite!

We were a group of 12. We are from the US and eat African food often when we travel. This was by…read morefar some of the best Authentic African food we have tried. All 12 people in the group were very happy with their food. Must try!!

From the owner: Dans un beau cadre du 3e arrondissement de Paris. Nous proposons les meilleurs plats de l Afrique…read morede l ouest et surtout sénégalais a des prix très abordables. Nos produits sont frais et cuisinés le jour

Excellent spot for Senegalese classics in Le Marais. The mafe can be made to fit different dietary…read morerestrictions, there are a handful of wine/drink options that pair well, and shaded outdoor seating for the summer days. It's absolutely worth a stop over the other trendier place sin Le Marais to support a great chef and local spot that continues to bring out high-quality and delicious food.

Had a wonderful meal here with colleagues last month. It's a tight space, but prices are reasonable…read moreand the food really is a taste of Dakar. Try it out!