Le Succulent - Brooklyn

After looking forward to trying this spot for months based on the excellent reviews, my partner and I were turned away for ordering one instead of two plates of... read more After looking forward to trying this spot for months based on the excellent reviews, my partner and I were turned away for ordering one instead of two plates of food. We were told by the owner “this isn’t fast food” and that it was “not worth it” for he and his wife to serve us a single plate, because (in an empty restaurant) we were taking up the space of two people but ordering one dish. I have lived in the neighborhood for years as well as dined around the world with some of the best and most respectable chefs and restauranteurs and have NEVER once felt compelled to write a bad review until now. I tried my best to speak to the owner and his wife to come to some sort of human understanding about why they refused service and despite explaining calmly that we had small appetites and simply wanted to share a dish in hopes of returning for more in the future, was only given the same explanation. We were simply not hungry enough to order more, and there was no disclaimer on the menu that every guest needed to order a single dish to obtain service. I unfortunately left having entirely lost my appetite which is the worst impression of a restaurant I can imagine. I am incredibly sad to say I will never return, nor recommend this “soul food” to another soul. There are better and far more hospitable ways to spend your money in Brooklyn.

Such a wonderful gem! Food was full of flavor and the ambiance was romantic but approachable. There was no rush to leave so you could spend the time to enjoy yo... read more Such a wonderful gem! Food was full of flavor and the ambiance was romantic but approachable. There was no rush to leave so you could spend the time to enjoy your company and the food.Food: 5/5

After several visits over a year I can say that this is absolutely not to be missed. I have spent years in Paris and even dined professionally and find that the... read more After several visits over a year I can say that this is absolutely not to be missed. I have spent years in Paris and even dined professionally and find that the care and talent shown by this chef (wife partner; husband does the front room and service) is extraordinary and consistent. Menu is small but wonderful. Innovative/fusion/French/hint of African. This means a piece of cod that practically floats off the plate with unidentifiable but exciting seasoning and carrots that melt (Chebu Jen, African accents); a chocolate cake that we talked about for a year after, an Apple tart (huge portion) with rich vanilla ice cream classic French, that. Full wine selection. Reasonable prices, lovely room, great location. Fancy food with informal atmosphere (no dress code, for sure). Chat with the chef when done she's got a wonderfully friendly take on things, a very enthusiastic conversationalist. We love the place.

Nice, quiet place to grab dinner. The ambiance is very calm. It’s a great place for an intimate dinner. As far as the food goes, we ordered the burger and chebu... read more Nice, quiet place to grab dinner. The ambiance is very calm. It’s a great place for an intimate dinner. As far as the food goes, we ordered the burger and chebu jen. The burger and fried were great. I loved the chubu jen– perfectly cooked, flakyfish over jollof rice and deliciously braised cabbage. Will definitely be back to try their other items

Had dinner here with a friend. Very cozy spot and the food was honestly phenomenal. Sparkling white wine was perfect for this muggy summer heat. We started with... read more Had dinner here with a friend. Very cozy spot and the food was honestly phenomenal. Sparkling white wine was perfect for this muggy summer heat. We started with the Accras de More which reminded us of spicy takoyaki. Perfectly crunchy. We shared theChebu Jen and hamburger with fries. The fish was so juicy and the rice was really well seasoned. The hamburger had a great bunand yummy roasted onions in it. Honestly bummed I didn’t take photos but we ate it before we could think too haha. Comingback with more people next time!