Badou Sengalese Cuisine - Chicago

The service at this restaurant is fantastic. The kitchen is excellent, and I thoroughly enjoyed the Jambalaya dish - it was flavorful and the portion size was just right. I returned today and tried the Pepper soup - amazing. The Bissap was also fantastic. I absolutely adore this place.

The food is absolutely delicious! The prices are reasonable and the hospitality is fantastic. I was very impressed and will definitely be returning. It was my first time trying African cuisine and I highly recommend this restaurant. My daughter also really enjoyed her meal.

I recently had the opportunity to try the pastel at a Taste of Chicago event, and I'm thrilled that I did. It was definitely the highlight of my evening and I'm looking forward to going back to try more dishes. The chicken pastel had a wonderful crispy texture, and the chicken was both flavorful and well-seasoned. Despite being towards the end of the event, it was still incredibly moist.

Do not be misled by the humble appearance of Badou restaurant; while it may not have all the luxuries of a fine dining establishment, the food and hospitality more than make up for it. Senegalese cuisine is definitely worth trying, especially their Mafe/peanut stew and other dishes. If you are unfamiliar with the cuisine, let the staff guide you through a culinary journey. During our visit with a large group, we were impressed with the variety of options including vegetable, fish, poultry, and beef dishes, all of which we thoroughly enjoyed (and even had leftovers to take home).

My companion and I, both vegan, were thrilled to discover the extensive vegetarian/vegan menu at this restaurant. We were extremely impressed with everything we ordered and found it hard to stop eating! We opted for delivery this time, but we can't wait to dine in person at the restaurant.