Yassa African Restaurant
African • $$
Serves authentic Senegalese cuisine with key dishes including jollof rice, yassa chicken, and lamb maffe, alongside various appetizers.
Ranked #1 out of 11 restaurants in Douglas, Chicago
yassa chicken
#1 of 38 Meat & Poultry in the area
The Yassa chicken features juicy, well-seasoned meat topped with flavorful sautéed onions, served alongside aromatic jollof rice and plantains.
yassa lamb
#2 of 38 Meat & Poultry in the area
Yassa lamb is praised for its juicy, tender meat, vibrant onion sauce, and generous portions, especially when paired with fried plantains.
bissap
Bissap offers a refreshing blend of tangy hibiscus and sweetness, making it a standout drink that's hard to find elsewhere.
fataya
Fataya features a flavorful salmon filling wrapped in a crispy pastry, often enjoyed with a spicy dipping sauce.
Overall Flavor — Great
What’s a flavor score?Service — Good
Benny's notes: The tender yassa chicken and flavorful jollof rice, paired with attentive service, create a memorable experience in this beloved community gem.
Atmosphere
Noise Level — Average
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Phone
(773) 488-5599Hours
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