THIS PLACE IS TERRIFIC. 5/5 Service & Food all the way!…read more I don't usually try new plates without being pushed to do so but this place really attracted my attention. The cassava was cooked to perfection and after eating I felt energized, not too full and completely satisfied. The portions are large!

Amazing Lamb Dibi, Shawarma and peanut butter soup it's a must have. The hospitality is always on…read morepoint

Found parking in front and went inside during peak dinner hours. The inside was dimly lit and has…read moreplenty of seating. The dining area was packed and there were lots of people. The ambiance was loud and there were also tv playing. Once we sat the waiter came over and gave us menus. everything looked great and prices were awesome. We got their recommendations: the dibi lamb and dibi chicken with our choice of a free side. we got white rice and vermicelli The lamb was cooked good and the hot sauce was fantastic. The Chicken was a bit burnt but very juicy nonetheless. It was my first time trying Senegalese food and i am looking forward to coming back here! Very flavorful and nice staff i really like it! Come here when you're in the area A+

Excellent service! Good food. Great location. LOVE the educational map of Africa!…read more The only reason for docking a star is the jollof was not the best and the lamb was a bit less juicy than preferred. We were an odd party of 5 and it was packed inside - they played Yahtzee with a couple parties who didn't yet have food and were seated at larger tables for their small party just so we could sit. Then, moments after a table left they moved us and merged tables so we could comfortably dine. This was so intelligent and comforting imo. Most managers/owners would be afraid to do that, but when you're dealing with mom & pop cultured businesses they make you feel a part of the village so make it work for everybody to eat & enjoy. They handled it professionally and with respect to the customer as we listened in to how they managed. They were fast, helpful, on it from entry to exit! I appreciated the cushioned seating. The fresh ginger juice was amazing especially after all the singing we'd done. They were helping us pronounce the dishes and the presentation was nice. The portion was large enough for leftovers. While they were out of most menu items and handling a large catering order, it seems they're popular for a reason and I'm happy they're doing well. Go, enjoy!!

Came here with a couple friends after my show that was next door at the Shrine World music venue…read more I had a marvelous mango salad that was fresh and quite tasty. The vinaigrette waa excellent. To accompany it I had their wings that was out of this world. My friend had a lamb stew with onions that was tender and superb. Place is kind of busy so you gotta be a little patient particularly at peak times. Excellent sounds, good vibes. When in Harlem, this is the spot!

They have the best dibi lamb and jollof rice anywhere. So delicious. Always on point. Great…read moreportions for great prices. No complaints.

got a lamb maffe. portion was generous & we still had leftovers. it was tomato-based & tasty, not…read morelamb-y at all they also had a fridge w pre-bottled drinks. we got a bissap (like mexican jamaica, not as many spices as sorrel), & a bouye, made from baobab fruit. the drink texture reminded me of smth like guanabana or soft pear, creamy & sweet & a bit tart, but mixed w vanilla flavor? hard to describe but we liked it would def go back again to try more dishes

Thieb and bissap both delicious!! We were on the hunt for the best Senegalese on 116th and were not…read moredisappointed. The fish was fresh and the portion was generous. For lunch we shared 1 dish of thieboudienne and 2 bottles of bissap was $30 total

It's a spacious restaurant. It's clean the menu is big. Never so far are there a lot of people in…read morethere maybe because it's new.

If you looking for Senegambian food, Bravo should be your number one stop. Huge portions of tasty…read moreAfrican food for a very reasonable price, right on the 6 train line and the BX4 bus.

I was on my way to the Schomburg and remembered this little gem was close enough so I planned to…read moremake a pit stop. As I only had 45 minutes, I knew based on previous experience that I wasn't going to have enough time to properly savor and enjoy an entree. Chez Jacob is busy and their service is very lax, so it is best if you are in no rush. Don't expect warm and fuzzies. I've previously had a taste of their fried fish with traditional Senegalese sides and enjoyed. This time on a crunch, I ordered the fish pastelles/fish pie (appetizer). This is definitely what my people call a "pastelito." It was filled to the brim with stewed fish which had a really nice kick to it and served with a red (tomato based?) sauce. It was good and not very spicy. I loved that the pastel did not feel or taste oily. I imagined I would get two, but the order was for four. At $2 a pop, it was a hearty appetizer at a great price. I ended up taking half home and they were great later. In any case, what I really knew I couldn't leave without is their heavenly ginger juice. I crave it often and have yet to find a ginger juice that competes. Homemade to perfection, the spice of the ginger will linger and clear up any ailment you may have with the absolute quickness. My sinuses revere this juice. It's in the fridge next to the register for $4. All in all, Chez Jacob is a winner in my book, and I look forward to tasting more of their dishes when time permits!

Here's the Scoop! After attending a concert at a church in…read moreHarlem we decided to get some dinner and I was hungry. My husband's long time friend trombonist Craig Harris said let's go to Chez Jacob's for dinner. Upon entering its small but space utilized well. Seats about 15 people. 2 large booths and 1 small booth. It gets crowded quickly. The lighting is medium strength and there's a counter to order to the right of the entrance. Many delicious sounding items on the menu. Large screen TV showing African music videos. I ordered the seared Tilapia with Salad & sweet plantains. My husband ordered the lamb slices with white rice and veggies. Hot bread/butter was given while we waited for our meals. Our meals came and the portions were large. Large piece of Tilapia and beautiful salad. Some back heat seasoning on the Tilapia and I thought I wouldn't be able to handle it but the salad and plantains help put out the fire. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Check my pics. I will definitely come here again to enjoy another tasty meal. My fellow Yelpers come and check it out!

I've never had a bad experience here. I'm a big fan of lamb so it's what I normally order. Unlike…read moresome restaurants in Harlem that could be very intimidating this is not one of those. They have a staff knowledgeable of the food/menu and they will make suggestions. The restaurant was recently renovated. The customers here are also friendly. Believe me when I tell you I stand out from a crowd I do and no one here has ever been judgmental. Service is super fast. I love the food !!! I always come at night when the neighborhood is bit more quiet. Many food delivery drivers and taxi drivers frequent the restaurant.

Excellent! First time trying Senegalese food and it was amazing! The portions are huge, and the…read morefood is very flavorful. It was very busy and people were coming in non stop to pic up orders, and there was a line to order when we walked in. The tables were all occupied and we were worried that we wouldn't be able t to eat in. Luckily one table opened up and we grabbed it while the one of us stayed in line to finish ordering. The food came out quick and the service staff were delightful even though they were extremely busy. I can't wait to take more of my friends and family to go and try this gem.

Would 100% recommend a reservation, this place is popular and for good reason. The service is…read moregreat, and we came on a nice sunny day so we were able to enjoy an indoor outdoor eating environment. We really enjoyed the Thiebou Jen, while the fish had some bones they were manageable and the flavors were on point. The dish does come with a pepper on the side, but beware she is a heavy hitter and not for the faint of heart. So happy we had the plantains as well, they were a perfect compliment to this main dish. Cocktail was the Last Last, a delightful take on the Last Word and extra points here for the creativity of the name. Had some of the Fataya empanadas as well, next time I want to try the Spicy Potato Nems and a lamb dish.

first time trying senegalese food and it was so good!!…read more - got the thiebou jen (national fish dish) and lamb chops - top bites were the smoky lamb chops, the flaky fish paired with the rice, and plantains - the juices were also good! though I wish they had the baobab juice (sadly they ran out) - servers were nice!! also the decor was very cute and felt homey/authentic in a summery way some notes: - for some reason resy showed a bunch of openings but when we got there it was pretty full and only had bar seating. rec making a res!!

My friend told me this place has delicious food and she did not lie to me!…read more I had the mafe jeun and the flavors were flavoring! The peanut butter flavor isn't overpowering and the wasn't spicy. I enjoyed the chunks of carrots as much as I did the fish. It's a great combo and a satisfying meal! I tasted some of my friend's meal, the yassa jeun and the onions are delectable!! Overflowing with flavor! I'll try that dish next time! The jollof rice was fantastic! I prefer jollof that isn't smoky and this hit the spot. Good tomato flavor and soft, well-cooked rice. I also got the ginger drink and it's made with for real, real ginger. Like for real, for real! I felt healthy as I drank it! I definitely recommend this place and be patient when you order because the food is worth the wait!

We happened to be in this part of Brooklyn for the concert in a small park by my son's band, and…read morehappened to notice that there was a Senegalese restaurant nearby. Since we've never had Senegalese food, the decision to go there was no brainer. The interior of the restaurant looked like an art gallery, with paintings, carvings, handicrafts and photos from Western Africa. An old man (the owner?) received us. He recommended several vegetarian options for me, but I already had my heart set on the Okra stew. He then asked if I wanted Okra Tofu? I asked him if people in Senegal consumed Tofu? He said no, but customers had requested it, so they put it on the menu. (Who comes to a Senegalese restaurant and asks for Tofu?) I told him to not give me anything outside an authentic Senegalese diet. A few minutes later he came out of the kitchen to tell me that there was not enough okra stew left to form a main dish, but he'd offer whatever was there as a free side dish for me. So I went with his suggestion of Mafe Legumes (vegetables stewed in peanut butter sauce), while husband asked for the Senegalese national dish of Tiebou Jeun (baked fish). For the accompanying starch, I chose Funio, the Western African staple grain (again introduced by this wise old man). We also ordered Nem Legumes - vegetable spring rolls (I'd call them samosas :-)). Husband asked for a ginger drink. The ginger drink tasted like pure ginger juice (sweetened a bit of course) - it would certainly cleanse one's palate and warm one's stomach. The Nem Legumes were nice, but the winner was the stewed tomato dipping sauce that came with them. Our main dishes were served on large dinner plates. The portions were so substantial that I ended up packing half of my stew home, after stuffing myself unusually full already. There were chunks of yam, carrots and cabbage on my plate, flavored in a creamy and well-seasoned peanut butter sauce. But the winner was still the Okra stew - spicy, tangy, tasty. I also stole some Joloff rice off my husband's plate. It was another surprisingly delicious treat! His fish looked like a portion of a big carp, with quite a bit of bones to pick out (we don't mind fish bones, having been well trained in certain Asian cuisines :-)) Our bill, presented by a young waitress, came in a little basked covered by the broad hem of an African lady in a beautiful dress. The old man passed out table and said "oh yes she collects for us." For a meal of one appetizer, two mains, and a drink, the price was super reasonable!

Solid effort, authentic food. Was expecting a little bit more "heat". There are tables there, but…read morethere's is more of a takeout spot. Parking on Gramaton is also tight at times as we know. However, I will definitely get food back from them again one way or another!

Omg!! First off, I'm shocked that I didn't know this place has been around this long. The…read morerestaurant is super clean and the gentleman at the counter was really understanding when I ordered the drink for my kids. This is the Jollof with vegetable and goat meat. I definitely will be back SOON!!!