We went on a Saturday evening for dinner. The food was absolutely amazing--hands down the best restaurant we've been to in a long time. We had the braised sea bass, the Senegalese chicken curry and the special vegetable platter which consisted of two kinds of veggie curries. We were so blown away by the complex flavours that we literally cleaned our plates down to the last bit of sauce! The service was friendly, atmosphere was lively but not too loud, just perfect. Prices were very reasonable too (3 mains plus 3 sides for 60 pounds). Would 100% go back to Brighton just to eat there!
The food was pretty good, I've never had Senegalese food so I can't really compare it but I really enjoyed it. The thing that made it stand out was the owner. I spoke to him for a while and I really enjoyed our talk. He was extremely nice, and he even invited me for a shot, then he gave me a handshake and a hug, quite an experience!
This place and the owner are absolutely wonderful! He made our trip to Brighton with a late evening meal when we couldn’t find food anywhere.
Most tasty and healthy meal with great music and friendly staff! I’ll be coming back every time I’m in Brighton 😋
Had a lovely evening. Great staff- kind, friendly and knowledgeable about the food. I had the Chicken Mafe and it was unreal, great portion size and cooked perfectly.
Will definitely return!
Went here for dinner tonight with two friends. Food is good and the service was with a smile. I had never tried this kind of food before so it was a good introduction. I found it a bit expensive for the portion size though.
This was my first experience with Senegalese food but hopefully not the last! The portion was really tasty and big. Almost always when I eat out, I find the food too salty or spicy, but this time everything was just right. The space is small and cozy, and the staff is really friendly and cheerful. The chef even came out to collect payment when the server was busy. Strongly recommended!
Delicious food, nice atmosphere and all at a good price. Thanks a lot for having us!
Fantastic chef and server. Chef came out to say hi and my brother and I asked for a big plate of whole fish and meat, he suggested it with jollof and veg, and man it was amazing. This will be visited everytime I come to Brighton, wish I still lived there so I could go more.
The food was brilliant!! Went here on a whim for dinner. Had the grilled sea bass and the maafe (yam and peanut stew). Our table was perfectly silent while we ate, absolutely engrossed in the food and the flavours. The grilled fish is a must have, and vegetarians must (must!!) try the peanut and yam stew - subtle and smoky flavours hitting all the spots. I've travelled extensively across West African port cities and have a fair appreciation for senegalese food - Le Baobab ranks among the best I've had. Definitely going back here! Oh, if you're only in Brighton for a day, you must call/visit ahead and book or ask for timings - they weren't open for lunch the day we visited and we had to come back for dinner.
The place is nice decorated and the staff is very friendly. The food was simple but nice so it fulfilled my expectations. I recommend to go if you feel like having a little taste of something different.
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