Took my Mom here since our first choice required a reservation over the phone. I'm glad we got to try something new! I've had home cooking from friends from Africa, but this is something quite different. I'd want to say it's more like African food with a French spin on it.
The people were very nice and they all spoke enough English that if I got lost, I could switch to English. They also have an English menu, if you have trouble understanding their French one.
I ordered the following for my Mom and myself:
1. Amuse-Bouches,
2. Salade croquante de mangue verte et crevettes,
3. Bacalhau fresco com pree de mandioca molho de maracuja e pimenta rosa
4. Bobo de camarao
Dessert was:
1. Mousse de maracuja
2. Manjar
I admit, I saw the bobo de camarao on Yelp and had to try it. I thought it was quite good. I think the lemon flavor in the Bacalhau fresco might have been a bit too strong a flavor for my Mom to enjoy fully, but she still liked the experience. I personally liked both the amuse-bouches and salade croquante, so I'd recommend trying those out when you're here.
As for the dessert, we tried what the staff was eating at the bar between helping clients: the mousse de maracuja and one additional. But I think I really liked the mousse and how it was sweet and tart!
I'd definitely suggest checking this place out if you're looking for a more upscale version of French fusion. I'm not familiar with this type of food as much (only had home cooking from friends), but Africa is a big place and Niébé was still a great experience! read more