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    Waly-Fay

    4.2 (106 reviews)
    PriceyAfrican
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Fish, gumbo, shrimp,
    Anissa A.

    OMG THE BEST FOOD IN PARIS, the seasoning was top tier! The plantains were my fav and the gumbo was also really good. I enjoyed every dish!

    Seating. Wine menu in the back
    Cynthia J.

    I have been wanting to come back to Paris. To walk around and see the sights during the day and to fo to nice restaurants at night. One of the places I had to come to in my favorite city is my favorite restaurant Waly- Fay. Since I came 5 years ago it has gotten unbelievable popular and you need to make a reservation. I do think, however, I made a reservation last time we are here. So, when in Paris instead of running to the French food (which I definitely did later) we ran to the BEST Senegalese restaurant in all of Paris. The incomparable Waly-Fay. They offer you humble and delicious Senegalese food in a slightly upscale environment so you can sip wine while waiting on your food. Which is what my sister did while I, had a Coca Cola because I decided not to drink my whole trip, and then my Mum who never drinks enjoyed her ice water. We ordered the delicious cod fritters, suya beef, and plantains with tomato sauce (which we didn't order but the guy was so busy we just ate them and they were delicious with the tomato sauce. )Hey, we're Caribbean girls. We love our plantain. My Mum ordered the delicious Yassa chicken that was so delicious! I ordered the jumbo Nigerian prawns with ginger sauce. There was ginger in a lot of dishes which I'm not mad at. The prawns were huge and plentiful. My sister got the scrumptious grilled chicken which was well-seasoned and juicy for chicken off the grill. You can tell they basted it while giving. At this point I'm beyond done but my Mum ordered the coconut custard with ginger caramel sauce. It looked fantastic and my sister helped her finish it.

    Theib u genn, aloco, meondo, and grilled daurade
    Yvette 'Divie' E.

    Well, I have into my craving and made the 40 min trek to come back. Sadly, it coincided with their upcoming vacation time, so all the dishes I wanted were sold out for the evening. Food: Ordered ndole, a Cameroonian specialty made from bitter leaves and peanuts. It was green-forward (which I prefer based on ratio with sauce) and good if you're not used to eating it. Service: Rough. There are 2 servers for a busy restaurant, and the 30+ min to get water was the start of a frustrating eve. Worth sticking it out for a first experience but less exciting for a hangry person. Ambiance: Still super cute. We made as reservation and still ended up on the "rustic" side, which was fun for the atmosphere. Verdict: I still recommend but would suggest going early, being patient, and enjoying a fancy twist on some classics West African cuisine.

    Karen O.

    In my four night trip to Paris , this food was my best meal. Every single thing HIT!! I savored every bite and think about it randomly even though I'm back in America :(. Idk who the cook is or what magical powers they have but bless them lol to be honest I don't remember the name of what I ordered and the website is in French. But a generic description of what I ordered was soup for an app, stewed chicken with rice for an entree, and ginger and hibiscus mix to drink. My friend ordered jumbo stewed shrimp. Truly a heartwarming meal. Disappointed I couldn't try the dessert I wanted as they ran out. I and so grateful to come across the name of this place while watching YouTube videos of Paris eats before my trip. Just so you know the restaurant close's between 3 pm and 6 pm I think so keep that in mind when going. Also for tourists the wait staff spoke no English but they did have an English menu translation printed out so that helped. I just butchered the French names and pointed. It worked out and that's all that mattered. Just go!

    Brandi B.

    I love this place! The food is AMAZING, the customer service is great, the restaurant is beautiful. We ordered the fish and chicken and loved every last ounce. It was so delightful. I recommend this place to everyone I know that will be visiting Paris! Love love this place!

    Do you see all of these empty tables? Why weren't we allowed to sit in the nicer room?

    The service we received from a handsome clean shaven man was less than exemplary. If you haven't been there before, the restaurant is divided into two sides- the side you enter is lovely and only had four parties of 2-4 people with 6 empty tables for 4-6 people. The second side of the restaurant was not as nice and more like a dungeon. We, 2 Black American women and one French woman, were seated at the worst most congested table in the second room. I am a bit claustrophobic anyway and when we requested to be moved to the nicer almost empty first room, as we were expecting my husband as well, the waiter barked at us that area was reserved for parties of 6. We asked if he could check and 20 minutes later he came and asked for our order. We were there for almost 3 hours as the service was SLOW and no one was seated at the 3 empty tables for 4 in the other room REMAINED EMPTY. We ordered several dishes including a shrimp dish with too much ginger, bland fish croquettes, a delicious fish soup. I will never return with so many other options available in Paris as good service and good food are important when eating out

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    Charles K.

    So I have to start off by saying my french isnt very good and no one there speaks english so they got my order wrong. This review is based on appetizers and eating off the plate of my friend. The food was incredible lol. We started with the gratin de crabe which was fresh and full of flavor. The real star was the pastels de possion (fish croquettes) crispy and accompanied by a spicy tomato based sauce it really hit the spot. For entree a friend and I split the Brochettes mixte (chicken lamb and veal kebabs). Its a pretty healthy portion and was good. Perfectly cooked (like everything in Paris) and served with a side of rice. Simple and good. We also had a couple drinks. We drank em got drunk they definitely did the job lol. I would go back in a heartbeat but only after practicing my french. They really have very little remorse for anyone that doesnt speak french.

    Romantic atmosphere
    Shonel G.

    While on the quest to experience some different flavors in Paris, we found this place. It was listed as having great food and a romantic atmosphere. I struggled with the menu so I ended up picking my dish via photos online. I started with the plantain appetizer. It came with a tomato sauce it was very tasty. For my main course I ordered the Nigerian jumbo shrimp creole. I wasn't ready for the taste explosion that occurred in my mouth. My dish consisted of a thick sauce with peppercorn, onion and a ton of ginger and three of the largest prawns I have ever eaten. I'm not sure what else was in the sauce I just know it was amazing. It paired well with the rice that was served with it. Let me go back to the sauce it was almost a stew of vegetables that were finely chopped. So it wasn't soupy it was thick like a chili. The dish was only slightly spicy and made such an impression on my days later I find myself still thinking about it.

    A bit dark, but my yassa au poulet!
    Rebecca T.

    First time trying Senegalese food, and I can say I'm a fan! A friend recommended me to check out Waly-Fay, so I went once it opened for dinner as I had no reservation. Luckily, I was able to get a spot-- within thirty minutes of opening, the restaurant was already full! Ambiance is dim and ideal for friend or date nights, if that's your type of thing. Even if I was dining alone, I still enjoyed the intimate atmosphere. As I had no idea what dish would be good to try out, I just opted for one of the most-popular ones, the yassa au poulet (chicken yassa). It came with a side of rice, and I would say that it was plenty for me. The dish itself was nothing like I'd had before: the chicken was tender and loaded with lemon and spices-- the spices themselves were indescribably complex, with an earthiness and a notable kick in the end. Really enjoyed it! I found the prices to be relatively reasonable, especially if you just stick to a single dish (which is plenty, to be fair). Service was professional and warm, and it's certainly worth trying, especially if you've never had Senegalese food before!

    Nigerian shrimp with ginger sauce: decadent

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    A friend recommended me to check out Waly-Fay, so I went once it opened for dinner as I had no reservation.

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