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    Maty's

    4.3 (130 reviews)
    ModerateSenegalese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    MATY'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Lamb Deebee and Jollof Rice

    This place is like a hole-in-the-wall spot with orange plastic booth benches. Locals and regulars getting comfortable give it a unique vibe compared to any place I've ever been. I got my food relatively fast--under 10 minutes. The lamb is gamey, so if you can't handle that, it's not the dish for you. Strong flavors of black pepper and a hint of garlic. There were three types of onions: yellow mustard onions, pickled caramelized onions, and grilled sweet onions. The jollof rice reminds me almost of Asian fried rice with a smoky note and possibly a tomato flavor. Definitely coming back here when in Detroit.

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    Nay W.

    Dine in available. Lunchroom style booths with 3 (2) seater tables next to each other along 1 wall. Wallpaper covering the tables. We were shown a serving of the lunch special & my Mom changed from the lamb skewers to that, but I maintained my original order. Took a noticeable amount of time for the food to be cooked BUT it was brought out on platters that left more than enough to be taken home. Food is DELICIOUS

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    E.C B.

    First time ordering from Maty's. Call in order. They needed 20 minutes to get my order made. Took me fifteen minutes to get there. I ordered the grilled snapper with jolof rice. Excited always to try new west African restaurants. Only to go in and they not have my order. But tried to sell me someone else's order of chicken. I kindly declined as I wanted my order. He explained my order would be another 20 minutes. I kindly walked out, but definitely with no food. The point is if you order make sure to confirm they will have your food if you're driving over 15 minutes.

    Tilapia
    Mariah F.

    Great food & quick service ! Good place to dine in! We got two dishes & enjoyed both.

    Lamb Deebee
    Timothy K.

    Touched down in Detroit to visit my Uncle and Aunty and the first place we had to stop was Maty's! My go to is the Lamb Deebee and when I tell you I was craving this plate as soon as I got in the plane, that would be an understatement. Got some jollof rice and plantains to top it off. I can officially say I have arrived to D town!

    Chicken yassa and jollof rice
    Desmond J.

    This place will always have a place in my heart as a first African restaurant love. Everything is made to order and the drinks are house made. It is a small interior but I haven't seen a day with a full house. Typically, I get carry out regardless then grab some dessert around the corner (if you know, you know ) I've had everything in the menu except the fish which the only reason I haven't is because I usually try something new off a friend's plate because I'm getting lamb yassa everytime or nothing at all . The shanks just do something to me and they give you two which apparently is unheard of in most other African restaurants. Spice level is medium to low compared to average restaurants in this category. Unless you plan to dine in, call you order in advance and pick it up. I promise it will be hot to handle when it's in your hands...and delicious!

    Half yassa chicken dinner ($13.00 USD plus tax), with fried plaintains, onion coleslaw and sauteed onions. Yassa chicken is a must order.

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    8 years ago

    Red Snapper was great! Friendly staff. Jolof rice was very tasty. Definitely recommend, but best to go in the daytime!

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    7 years ago

    Fantastic food. Despite the slow service we continue to return for the wonderful, flavorful and fresh food!

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    9 years ago

    Great Senegalese food. Staff is friendly and the food is well prepared. To top it off, the fresh juices are made to perfection!

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    9 years ago

    Delicious fish yassa! Plantains could have been riper but were ok. Huge portions for a great price.

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    Baobab Fare - Plantain chips with dipping sauce

    Baobab Fare

    4.7(430 reviews)
    9.8 miWayne State
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    Baobab Fare was hands down one of my favorite dining experiences in Detroit. The restaurant has…read moresuch a cute Afrocentric café vibe -- warm, welcoming, stylish, and full of culture. From the moment the food came out, I knew I was in for something special. Everything was packed with flavor... literally a full-on taste bud party! The staff were friendly, attentive and helpful with suggesting menu items. Service was great! I even loved the homemade juices, which were fresh and delicious. And let me tell you about the hot sauce -- absolutely amazing. It was so good I bought a couple bottles to bring all the way back home with me to California. Honestly, I wish I lived closer or that they had a location in my hometown because I would easily eat here at least once a week. If you're in Detroit, this place is a must-try.

    Seriously one of the best chicken dishes I've ever had. This place was a little ways away from the…read moredowntown area, but easy enough to get to by bus. For two people, without reservations, we waited about 30 minutes on an early Saturday evening. Well with the wait. The interior was nicely designed and the staff were very attentive. Ordered the Kumuhana and tried the Ji Hibiscus beverage. The drink was good, but on the sweet side. The food was amazing. Chicken was super tender, rice was cooked well, corn salad added a nice touch of freshness, and the plantains were good too. A very filling meal, I'm surprised I was able to finish it all. Would definitely come back again, if in town.

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    Baobab Fare - Plenty of seating

    Plenty of seating

    Baobab Fare - Samosa appetizer

    Samosa appetizer

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    Fork in Nigeria - Oxtails on Rice

    Fork in Nigeria

    3.7(77 reviews)
    6.0 miBagley
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    I've been to the food truck 3 or so times and have gotten fufu, egusi soup with goat, puff puff,…read moreand iced Zobo. The fufu was a good consistency wrapped in cling wrap so it doesn't stick to the packaging and can be eaten fully. The egusi is rich and flavorful; I definitely wish there was more of a spice to it but I have only ever had egusi from here so I don't know if culturally, it is meant to have more spice than that. Regardless, it's very tasty and I usually get a decent amount of goat in there. The puff puff is always delightfully soft and the perfect amount of sweetness to end my meal. The Zobo tea is very much not for me, the cinnamon along with ginger and hibiscus is something my tongue didn't like, but that's just a taste preference thing, I believe it was made well. As far as service, the lady who takes my order is always very kind and helpful. I appreciate her a lot. Her patience, especially when I first ordered, was greatly appreciated. This may be dramatic, but I found out later in life that I'm Nigerian and didn't get to enjoy my culture so she helped me pick the right things and it was a great encouragement to me. The chef is kind as well but we haven't had many interactions. As far as ambiance, I always get it next to the A2 farmers market which I love a lot because I get to walk around! Overall, I really love fork in Nigeria. My only cons are that it's a little expensive (one meal usually costs me $25-$30 for one person) and the wait can occasionally be a little longer but I don't mind it. Also, one time I got there right when they said they were going to open and they were an hour late. Other than that I've had amazing experiences here and can't wait to have more.

    I tried the red snapper on rice and it was delicious. It was a huge piece of fish and it was cooked…read moreperfectly with a thin crisp on the outside. The rice was delicious and there was so much of it. The okra was great too. I also tried a couple bites of the goat fufu, which was so good too. It was falling off the bone. The hibiscus tea was refreshing and has a nice spiced flavor. Would love to come back and try the rest of the menu.

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    Fork in Nigeria - Zobo Drink

    Zobo Drink

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    Egsui Egusi Soup and Pounded Yam with goat

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    Jollof Rice Meal

    Maty's - senegalese - Updated May 2026

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