Stopped by here the day I landed in New York as I was recommended this place by a friend and it was amazing. I don't have much experience with Senegalese food but after trying the Thiebou Yapp here, I'm very much a fun. Super traditional vibe which adds to the homecooked comfort style of the food. The portion sizes were incredible for the price and the lamb was cooked to perfection. The spicy onions added the extra kick to really round off the flavor and the rice complemented the sharp flavors so well. Can't wait to come back the next time I'm in New York. read more

Le Baobab Gouygui 2 - Senegalese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My partner and I visited Le Baobab Gouygi 2 today for a late Sunday lunch, per a friend's recommendation. It's a casual spot where you seat yourself and order at the counter. We started with a bag of small, cornbread-like buns that were slightly sweet and so delicious--perfect for snacking before the main dishes arrived. We also ordered two homemade drinks: the Senegal ginger drink, which had a bold kick to it, and the bouye drink, made from baobab fruit, which was creamy, slightly tangy, and refreshing. We'd never tasted anything like these. Both were unique and complemented the flavors of the food, which came out quickly. For our main dishes, we tried the Chicken Yassa, a traditional Senegalese dish of marinated chicken cooked with caramelized onions, lemon, and mustard. It had a wonderful tangy flavor with tender, flavorful chicken that literally fell off the bone. We also had the Thiebou Djen, the national dish of Senegal, which is a savory, tomato-based fish and rice dish cooked with vegetables like carrots, cabbage, and cassava. I opted for red jollof over yellow and loved the crispy parts. This dish was rich, hearty, and packed with flavor. We wanted to try the Fataya (fried fish or meat turnovers) but unfortunately, they were out. Despite that, we had more than enough food; we left feeling stuffed and still took home a large to-go container. The food came out quickly, and the staff was prompt with bringing water to the table. Overall, it was a great West African dining experience with generous portions and authentic flavors. We'll definitely be ordering their delivery! read more

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Hole in the wall spot packed with flavor: not the coziest spot to eat in so I got takeout but they have some hits. Grab the thieray (see photos) - the marinated lamb that comes with it is unbelievably delicious!! The grilled meats were smokey and paired well with the pickled onions on the side. read more

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Food was so good - rice was moist, flavors all there just like back home. All the juices were good too!

I should have given this place a chance much sooner. These workers uniformly exhibit kindness and offer guidance. They prepared rare components with surprising speed. Dependable choice. I'm confident in my return here. read more

Delicious food! Sorry to hear about the fire :( I hope they reopen soon. Eager to go back. read more

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Food was amazing. Truly one of the most delicious meals I have had in a while. Service was not bad, though there was miscommunication given a language barrier. A real a$$ spot! read more

I was excited to try this Senegalese Restaurant because I had some when I lived in Philly which was slappppin'. But this was definitely disappointing. The fish was underwhelming and seasoning was MIA. It was a bit over cooked as well. Won't get that again. The Jollof needed more flavor as well. I tried to spruce it up with the onions and sauces provided but it didn't help much. The people here were cool though. No issues there. read more

Le Baobab Gouygui 2 - Fried Fish (Tilapia) - Senegalese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Delicious and inviting. I recommend this place. The service was fast. The food is delicious. The fish was well seasoned so was the rice. Large portion. read more

Le Baobab Gouygui 2 - Senegalese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great food at a very affordable price Baobab is a senegalease restaurant that offers a large variety of food from rice fish and vegetables to their lamb chop or chicken barbecue served in a handsome plate read more

Been coming to Baobab for years on Friday evenings and I've tried EVERYTHING on the menu and absolutely everything slaps! Can't speak for others but this is easily my favorite Senegalese restaurant, no shade to Cafe Rue Dix. Hole in the walls, not frills no sexy aesthetic just good food. And don't forget the aloko! read more

One of the worst African restaurants. Their delivery service is bad. The people who deliver are unknown people who evade paying taxes to Uber and Chatroulette. Sometimes the food is bad. I decided that I will file a complaint against the restaurant owner. read more

I come here once a week on Fridays. I usually order Theobou Yapp, or one of the Maffe dishes. My friends order the fish, Attieke, grilled lamb and/or grilled chicken. Everything slaps. Everything. The pepper sauce is also elite. The grilled onions and vegetables, everything. 10/10 read more

Le Baobab Gouygui 2 - Theibou D10. Thiebou Yapp - Senegalese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The customer service was great. Easy to find location. I'm sad to say food was tasty but I got food poisoning. read more

Le Baobab Gouygui 2 - Thiebou yapp - Senegalese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I swear by the grilled fish. You need to put one of these in Coney Island. I swear everyone loves the grilled fish with the mustard onion sauce. From my Chinese Supervisor to all the Middle Easterners, Africans, Latinos. It's such a universal dish. I'm telling you. We need this on this side of town. I'm tired of traveling to get it. read more

The portions are amazing I left with a full belly and happy heart. Great for lunch or dinner with friends to enjoy this place with. read more

So much food with a great value!!! In an area with so few non fast food options, this place is a great delight. The ambiance is pretty bare bones but the restaurant makes up for it with its food. I ordered the grilled fish and I was pleasantly that it was an entire fish, rather than a filet. The dish, which was 15 bucks came with one side, I elected for a salad. The service was pretty friendly and fast. The only issue that I had with the place is that there is no heat in the restaurant and it was a cold day, so I had to eat with my jacket on. I definitely will be back . . . maybe on a warmer day. read more

Le Baobab Gouygui 2 - My standard dish. - Senegalese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I recently saw this place pop up on Fulton street and had flashbacks to my trip to Senegal the year prior. I finally stopped in and after this first meal, I know that I'll be back often. I did the thiebou yapp and it was amazing! The setting is a more traditional family kitchen style. It reminded me of visiting various homes in Senegal for meals where you just pay person who cooked and enjoy. The service was relatively quick and mildly nonchalant. We were taken care of by a teenage girl who answered a couple of meal preparation questions for us. The menu varies by day as many of the main dishes take quite awhile to prepare so it's understandable that they all can not and really should not be prepared each day. The jollof was superb. The onion confit was perfection. I'd honestly like to put that on every protein heavy dish I have from now on. Now that I'm writing this review, I feel like I will be back within the next week for another meal. Definitely, check this place out for a good taste of west African cuisine. read more

Le Baobab Gouygui 2 - Thiebou Yapp (Lamb) - Senegalese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food here is like what I imagine manna tasted like to the Israelites. The baobab drink is heavenly. The Guinea Fowl is somehow fried and barberqued at the same time. I have had all kinds of delicious fishes and stews here. Spicy or mild, just let them know. Everything is delicious. read more

I decided to pick-up food on a rainy day last week. I wanted to taste the Thiebon Djeun but they didn't have any do I opted for the fried fish and sweet plantains. The fish could have had a bit more seasoning but the onions and mustard complimented it will enough that I could look past the light seasoning. They gave a lot of plantains which I love and was excited to eat. I love my Africakine in Harlem but Le Baobab will do just fine when I don't want to travel far. read more

Great food / Great people Authentic food as in Senegal really love this place read more

Stumbled upon this place around midnight. I was coming from a local bar and wanted something good to eat. This was the place to be. It was clean and they where fast. I had the grilled chicken plate that can with plantain. My friend ordered the grilled fish. They both were seasoned well! I enjoyed his food more than mines, though. The hot sauce they give you on the side is to die for. I will be back. read more

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The food was really good. It is actually a really big place. It gives you authentic vibes. The portions! The portions my ppl you hear me(Liberian accent) are out of this world. I got lamb dibi and icheke and omg there was so much I didn't know what to do. I took the food home. I love that they waitress was patient. read more

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Food poisoning city Had a lamb dish, morning after vomiting up a storm. My girlfriend was ok but whatever it is they made me was contaminated. read more

We stopped by for lunch and had two of the Saturday specials: thiebou djeun (fish with eggplant and jollof rice) and lamb maffe (lamb cooked in peanut sauce). Both were extremely flavorful. A red habanero pepper accompanied each dish so that you could make your dish as spicy as you like. They seemed to have a booming take-out business. read more

Le Baobab Gouygui 2 - Lamb maffe -- delicious! - Senegalese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Of the few good,blacked own restaurants on Fulton Ave this is a great spot to get authentic, home cooked like African food . Be sure to check what is available when you arrive as certain dishes are cooked for particular times. I had the lamb Maffe in peanut sauce & white rice. Tender & delicious. read more

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Small shop don't expect anything fancy ! Take out on the left and seating on the right! The food is sooo good! And really big portions!! Def worth it!! Their jollof is so bomb! very well flavored. Service is lovely they are all very sweet. read more

Le Baobab Gouygui 2 - Senegalese Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Sad that they didn't have the djolof rice or the Senegalese couscous but ended up getting rice with lamb. Looks like you can't go wrong here because the lamb was delicious and the portions we're huge. read more

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Food is always good and large portions. I always get the fried fish, fried rice, plantains and salad. Everything seasoned to perfection. I especially love the seasoned onions. Everything so tasty read more

I went here on a Friday night with a group of 6 and they were very accommodating. There was a nice ambiance and they had some great afrobeats playing in the background. Loud enough for you to hear and sing along with, but low enough for you to maintain comfortable conversation. They were out of a few entrees, but we did come around 10:30pm so it was understandable. We we're amazed that we found this place because it closed around 2am and we wouldn't be rushed out. When it came to the food, everyone absolutely loved their meals. We all got different things and the portion sizes were huge. 4 out of 6 of us had to get a take home bag because there was no way we finishing all of it there. My grilled fish was seasoned very well; I was worried about the white rice being bland but the cooked onions that came with the meal mixed in quite. To top off the experience Aicha, the person who took our order and brought out our food was lovely. She was very patient and helpful in deciding what we should try. The food also came out very quickly. I am new to Senegalese dishes, but this was a great experience and I would definitely come back! read more

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Ordered chicken, rice and a side of plantain last night and my stomach hasn't felt the same since. I definitely have a case of food poisoning. Never coming back. The "pending grade review" sign should have scared me away but I was bold. read more

I was excited to see there's a Le Baobab in Brooklyn as I'm a frequent customer at the Harlem location. I'm highly disappointed in the management and customer service, it just took them 2hrs to deliver my food, my kids were supposed to be in bed an hour ago and I'm literally 7 blocks away. When I first called it seemed like the lady didn't know how to take the order and literally took my number and told me she'll call me back. 15mns later I CALL BACK, placed the order fine. 30mns later received a call from the delivery guy, he said: " I just got to the restaurant, I will eat then deliver your food, give me 10mns", fine. I received my food 1hr15mns later. Food is good, but African and Caribbean restaurant really need to do better towards their customers. read more

I had some of their food because my friends catered from here for their wedding! It was super delicious and I can't wait to try it in person! The flavors were strong and tasty but not the type of bold that will make you sick, it is just right. Hearty, delicious and comforting food that you and your family will love! read more

Second time I've come here and it's definitely a favorite. Really great Chicken Yassa and Djolof/Jollof rice! The chicken was cooked perfectly and everything was very flavorful plus good portions. Super friendly too! read more

I had the theibou dien, debe, Bissap and bouye this past Sunday night and everything was delectable. This was my first time here but Im def going to have to stop by every time I'm in BK from now on. read more

Service was prompt, place is clean & cozy. However the dish I ordered, the Thiebou Yapp (lamb) was grilled and it was dry & chewy though it was delicious. Had to pour my own water. Would come back though and recommend to friends. read more

Nice and authentic Senegalese food. Great portions, be sure to be hungry or have left overs. Owner is very nice and responsive.

Compared to other Senegalese in NYC, this is one of the best. Compared to other restaurants in the areas, this is one of the best !!! Highly recommended. It's all good, but get the juice--they're fresh and made in house. I recommend any of the stews and the fish. If you don't like spicy, flavorful, etc this place isn't for you. If you do; then you've come to the right place. Friendly staff too. Lunch menu is limited but they have it all for dinner :) bon apetit read more

The food service is very inconsistent here. I used to order my favorite dish, cow foot soup, then they started telling me that I had to come in later when that was not always the case. I then looked at their daily specials listed on each table, and when I placed the order, the waitress told me that they were not serving it. Finally, I returned right at the time they told me they served cow foot soup. She told me they were not serving it today, sorry. I simply left vowing never to return to Le Baobab Gouygui. read more

Incredible fried fish with rice! Service super friendly and open til midnight. A new late night staple.