African cuisine is all the rage in Paris these days, and it's easy to see why! New flavors from elsewhere, well-chosen spices, meats cooked to perfection... These dishes are a real treat for those in search of new gastronomic delights. And let's not forget the often vibrant atmosphere of these restaurants, and the desire of the chefs to share their amazing cuisine with gourmets and the curious of all kinds!
In fact, there are not just one, but fifty different African cuisines, like the many countries that make up the continent. Each has its own gastronomy, of course, but there are also regional influences and cultural similarities that translate into common ingredients and similar culinary techniques.
The staples of African cuisine include millet, rice, legumes, vegetables and fruit, as well as chicken, mutton and beef. Spices, chillies and fresh ginger, meanwhile, are widely used to add flavor, heat and depth to traditional dishes, in which sauces, generally thick and flavorful, have their say.
Another feature of African cuisine is the care taken by chefs - in restaurants - and families - at home - to cook meats, fish, vegetables and even bread over a wood fire, giving them an incomparable flavor.
Never taken the plunge? You're missing out on some great discoveries! Poulet yassa, alloco, mafé, saka saka... All names evocative of wonders. So, to make up for lost time and discover a cuisine that has so much to offer, discover the best African restaurant addresses in Paris!
Assinie, the elegant African restaurant in the 17th arrondissement, awakens the taste buds
Located in the 17th arrondissement of Paris, the Assinie restaurant invites you on a culinary journey between the Ivory Coast and France. After a fire last December, the restaurant was reborn to offer a unique sensory experience in the heart of Paris. With its new decor and colorful cuisine, this restaurant is a tribute to West Africa. [Read more]
Kuti, a free and generous pan-African restaurant in Strasbourg Saint-Denis
From Ghana to Nigeria to Senegal, Kuti unveils his pan-African cuisine at Strasbourg Saint-Denis, and it's a real treat. [Read more]
Petit Boutary, a gourmet restaurant with an African flavour in the Batignolles district of Paris
Petit Boutary's little brother, Petit Boutary twirls gourmet plates on its large sunny terrace, twisted with chef Roméo Agbodjan's African touches. [Read more]
Lafayette's, Mory Sacko's Paris restaurant, unveils. We tell you all about it!
Lafayette's is the name of Mory Sacko's new restaurant in Paris, which promises innovative fusion cuisine. Located at 8 rue d'Anjou, Paris 8e, this historic venue now comes alive with African and French influences, as well as a touch of American. [Read more]
BooloFood, the affordable restaurant with generous African cuisine in the 19th arrondissement
Rue de Joinville, just a few minutes' walk from the large Parc de la Villette, is home to BooloFood, a small, friendly neighborhood restaurant with a generous menu, well-balanced cuisine and affordable prices. [Read more]
Soré, a generous African canteen-grocery on the Canal Saint-Martin
Embark on a journey to Africa and its thousand and one flavors at the Soré canteen-grocery store, a stone's throw from the Canal Saint-Martin! [Read more]
Mosugo, African street food and fried chicken burgers by Mory Sacko
Gone are the white tablecloths and silver cutlery of his Michelin-starred restaurant; at Mosugo, Mory Sacko dabbles in street-food and fried chicken. [Read more]
Bomaye, amazing African burgers inspired by traditional African dishes
At Bomaye, you can discover and enjoy African burgers with recipes that pay homage to traditional African dishes such as mafé, garba, yassa chicken and alloco. [Read more]
PB Poulet Braisé – the affordable grill house with golden poultries
At PB Poulet Braisé, chicken is Breton and is served over and over again. A quick, hearty and affordable bargain for families and groups of friends. [Read more]
New Soul Food Le Maquis, the temple of Afropean street food
New Soul Food, the famous foodtruck, is opening a "bricks-and-mortar" restaurant a stone's throw from the Canal Saint-Martin. At Le Maquis, you'll savour Afropean street-food dishes that are original and, frankly, delightful. [Read more]
At Mosuke, Mory Sacko (Top Chef 2020) brilliantly combines African and Japanese inspiration
Mory Sacko, one of the emblematic candidates in the 2020 season of Top Chef, has just opened his first restaurant in Paris. Named Mosuke, this new gourmet spot blends African, Japanese and French cuisine. [Read more]
Soul food and fried chicken restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
Fancy some fried chicken? Take the plunge and discover soul food restaurants in Paris, the popular and generous cuisine that originated in the American South! [Read more]
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Soul food and fried chicken restaurants in Paris, our best addresses
