Named for Senegal’s bustling capital city, Dakar Restaurant on 285 Grand Avenue describes their menu as “Afro-European.” They serve Chicken Yassa, roasted with lemons and onion confit ($12), Cadou, which is a whole porgy in a light lemon-tomato broth ($14, and a little too fishy during our visit), and delicious Thebou Jenn — snapper and vegetables over red rice ($12). We also loved the martinis made with fresh ginger juice, though it’s probably safe to say that they’re not an authentic African cocktail. But since we haven’t had much experience with African fare, we’re wondering if the connoisseurs out there can help us out…

What are some other good places to eat African food in Brooklyn? We’ve gotten a few tips about Folukie, which recently started serving Trinidadian and West African fare at 1168 Bedford Avenue between Putnam and Madison. They’ve got an all-halal menu, with akee and salt fish for breakfast, cow heel soup for lunch, pellau (chicken with rice and pigeon peas) for dinner, and a wide variety of drinks (sea moss, soursop punch, sorrel, and mauby) to wash it all down. Has anyone tried this place yet? Any other recommendations?
Dakar Restaurant [Homepage]
Folukie [Express Press Release]