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!

Loved this place! I ate here everyday lol next time I have to try the chicken stew but the grilled…read morefish and jollof rice was amazing!! Great service they also have a hot bar like grab and go ! And it's tiny and cute inside. Definitely recommend if you're in Paris and want something good to eat!

Have you had an Whole Tilapia?…read more You may not know but Paris is becoming very international so you will find American, Chinese, Mexican and Nigerian food all over. So let's get into this cute restaurant called African Kitchen. @africankitchenparis Luckily on my solo trip I got the chance to meet some pretty cool guys @j0shy__ and @fitgabito . And after a long day walking around Montmartre, Josh introduced to this restaurant. I'm not gone lie I was pretty sketch at first because I was not really trying to eat African food But no shade this was the best food I had while I was in Paris. I will let you know the food just as good as the picture looks. everythang SLAPPED! Literally my African roots jumped out after tasting everything on that plate. This was my first time having a whole fried Tilapia. The flavor and seasonings *chefs kiss. And the jollof rice had just as much flavor! Y'all I don't even like plantons and I was smacking on them If you ever find yourself in Paris you have to check out African Kitchen! SWIPE LEFT TO MEET MY NEW FRIENDS #eeeats #restaurants #foodblogger #foodie #localfood #eats #foodporn #foodlover #memphisfood #foodie #review #Memphis #explorepage #memphis #blackfoodblogger #blackfoodie #Europe #Paris #ParisEats #Nigeria

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

We stopped in around 6pm on a Sunday for dinner. The place is tiny with room for about 5 tables. We…read moreordered the vegetarian combo (€18) each, which comes with 5-6 different all-vegan dishes, some salad, and a small side of injera. Each dish was pretty good, with the misir wot and the green beans being the highlights. Friendly service, with a little English spoken. Good spot.

The food and service were excellent. We are vegan and gluten intolerant so eating out is an…read moreadventure. Our needs were respected and handled well.

This was the latest stop for our supper club and one of the reasons we chose it was that it had…read morevegan/vegetarian doubles of all of its main menu items. They allow for reservations online and the prices were good, and the service was at a good pace for a Saturday night. Close to metro stops and friendly staff who can help the less brave French speakers in your group in English :-)

Took my Mom here since our first choice required a reservation over the phone. I'm glad we got to…read moretry something new! I've had home cooking from friends from Africa, but this is something quite different. I'd want to say it's more like African food with a French spin on it. The people were very nice and they all spoke enough English that if I got lost, I could switch to English. They also have an English menu, if you have trouble understanding their French one. I ordered the following for my Mom and myself: 1. Amuse-Bouches, 2. Salade croquante de mangue verte et crevettes, 3. Bacalhau fresco com pree de mandioca molho de maracuja e pimenta rosa 4. Bobo de camarao Dessert was: 1. Mousse de maracuja 2. Manjar I admit, I saw the bobo de camarao on Yelp and had to try it. I thought it was quite good. I think the lemon flavor in the Bacalhau fresco might have been a bit too strong a flavor for my Mom to enjoy fully, but she still liked the experience. I personally liked both the amuse-bouches and salade croquante, so I'd recommend trying those out when you're here. As for the dessert, we tried what the staff was eating at the bar between helping clients: the mousse de maracuja and one additional. But I think I really liked the mousse and how it was sweet and tart! I'd definitely suggest checking this place out if you're looking for a more upscale version of French fusion. I'm not familiar with this type of food as much (only had home cooking from friends), but Africa is a big place and Niébé was still a great experience!

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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!

I've eaten here at least a half dozen times for the following reasons…read more.. The owners are suuuuper sweet and can speak English to you especially if you're haggard, starving, and can no longer put together a sentence in French after a long day of work. Short walk from home! You eat with your hands! The food is spicy! REALLY SPICY! MUAH HAHAHAHAAAAAA! This message was sponsored by the Cayenne Committee to Pique Les Bouches Françaises.

My partner and I were totally charmed by the host and the food. It didn't matter that we'd never…read morehad Ethiopian food, the host recommended a sample of their popular plates. A couple of drinks and a low bill rounded this off as a great dinner out. Cannot recommend enough!