A simple, relaxed African restaurant that serves food that is light and full of flavor. Somewhat afar from the actual African quarter of Brussels (Matongué), but that should not put you off from trying it. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
Inside the atmosphere is relaxed and service is friendly, although I did find it a little too devoid of any form of decoration.
Looks aside, we started the meal with cod fritters (acra de morue) and some salad. That was followed by Yassa chicken and lamb Mafé.
The fritters were just right, moist fish filling with a delicately fried batter. A squeeze of lemon later and I was a happy diner. The ensuing main courses were both very good and they managed to keep the Mafé sauce light and digest. Overall I can't complain.
They don't over spice their food so that it is acceptable to most palates. But if you'd like to take it up a notch you should ask and they'll bring you some added spice.
This is a good address, slightly more upmarket than the restaurants in and around Matongué, but certainly one to try if you wish to sample some African flavors.
As we left, the table beside us was about to dig in to a Senegalese 'rice of fish', Tiébou Diene, which looked so delightful, I now have an added reason to go back! read more