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Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 2180 reviews

What Nubs doesn't like about Bennachin:
Bland, salty goop and defensive service. They must be drowning in debt to pump out such low quality food. They also wait to seat you at a table before SPOT cleaning the disgusting plastic table cloths, and they clean it with regular Windex-which does NOT disinfect. Literally sat down to have someone else’s meal debris flicked at me. View all feedback. What Michael B likes about Bennachin:
This restaurant is absolutely adorable. The owner, who also served as our waiter, was incredibly friendly. It was a great experience trying a new type of cuisine. I opted for the Egusi, a beef and spinach stew, while my Mom chose the Jamaican chicken with rice. The menu also offered many options for vegans and vegetarians. Just a heads up, the spiciness level is no joke - similar to Thai spicy. I should have gone for... View all feedback.

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Happycow
3.5 ★ from 59 reviews
Mario
03.06.2023 - 13:40

My friend and I went here on our last night in NOLA. The food was absolutely delicious. My Omni friend is a picky eater and even she loved it. I recommend the b...

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Carlos
03.06.2023 - 13:40

The food is reliably delicious every time. A tasty option is the kone ni makondo (a black eyed peas meal with rice and fried plantains). It is a good filling me...

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Ernesto
03.06.2023 - 13:40

This place serves meat but has several bean-based vegan options. The service was pretty slow, but the food was authentic and tasty. Portions were sizeable, defi...

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Alfred
03.06.2023 - 13:40

We had the kone ni makondo and the jama jama ni makondo to go. We also ordered the black eyed pea fritters, but she didn’t write it down and we didn’t want to w...

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Queen
03.06.2023 - 13:40

I tried three different dishes—kone ni makondo, jama jama ni makondo, bikai ni curry. Loved the first two, but the third wasn’t my taste and not sure the eggpla...

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Menu
3.6 ★ from 10 reviews
Carissa
08.10.2022 - 17:48

We decided to try the Kone Ni Makondo and the Jama Jama Ni Makondo dishes at this restaurant. We also ordered the Black Eyebrow Beers, but unfortunately our ser...

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Kelsie
08.10.2022 - 17:48

The food is consistently delicious at this restaurant. A tasty choice is the kone ni makondo, which is a black chewy flour dish served with rice and roasted pla...

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Mario
08.10.2022 - 17:48

This restaurant offers meat dishes, but also has a variety of vegan options based on beans. The service was a bit slow, but the food was authentic and delicious...

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Marianne
08.10.2022 - 17:48

I have tried three different dishes – kone ni makondo, jama jama ni makondo, bikai ni curry. the first two loved, but the third was not my taste and not sure th...

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Lonie
08.10.2022 - 17:48

This restaurant has an abundance of vegan options and the staff is incredibly helpful. My Omni friends all ate vegan and were very impressed, especially with th...

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Restaurantji
4.2 ★ from 252 reviews
Nubs
01.08.2023 - 04:18

Bland, salty goop and defensive service. They must be drowning in debt to pump out such low quality food. They also wait to seat you at a table before SPOT clea...

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chris
01.08.2023 - 04:18

Really enjoyed this African restaurant in the French Quarter. Had the namesake dish and a second entree with black eyed peas along with a lentil soup starter. U...

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bEzz
01.08.2023 - 04:18

The black eyed pea fritters alone are worth the trek into the French Quarter. The space is airy and colorful. The food, delicious. Bennachin is a hidden gem as...

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Su
01.08.2023 - 04:18

If you're in the area and are looking for really good African food, I'd highly recommend that you try Bennachin. They have excellent options for vegetarians and...

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bEzz
01.08.2023 - 04:18

The black eyed pea fritters alone are worth the trek into the French Quarter. The space is airy and colorful. The food, delicious. Bennachin is a hidden gem as...

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Aggregated
5.0 ★ from 10 reviews
Connie
09.08.2023 - 07:24

Amazingly delicious, well portioned and wallet-friendly gem in the heart of a place where many of the other eateries feel too fried/salty/oily or designed to be...

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Kimberly
09.08.2023 - 07:24

I go here strictly to eat fufu and egusi soup. The dish is so fulfilling. It comes with or without meat. The atmosphere is calming and has great energy. Plus yo...

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Riesa
09.08.2023 - 07:24

We stumbled upon this gem because we were searching for vegetarian friendly meal options (of which NOLA seems sorely lacking). Many vegetarian meal items on the...

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Alexandria
09.08.2023 - 07:24

Generous portions, great value, friendly server, beautiful art and African music playing. The seating at the window was so cozy. A simple, filling, vegan friend...

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Tina
09.08.2023 - 07:24

We really enjoyed the food here!! The black eyed pea fritters and Hibiscus drink were amazing! I had to save some of my food so I can have it again! Definitely...

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Int Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 1231 reviews
Yaszmine
23.07.2023 - 06:14

I had a wonderful experience here,the food is amazing and the staff is super sweet and really helpful. It’s a nice quiet and homey vibe very comfy and relaxing...

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PJ
23.07.2023 - 06:14

Amazing West African food. We got the Akara black eyed pea fritters to start, and also got the iced hibiscus tea. Then we split the Kone Ni Makondo, which is bl...

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Angela
23.07.2023 - 06:14

I really enjoyed the food. The service was slow but worth the wait. The server was friendly and answered any questions about menu items. Food was fresh and made...

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Kate
23.07.2023 - 06:14

My go to lunch spot working in the French Quarter the past 5 years. Generous portions, vegetarian/vegan friendly, reliably quick and deeelicious My fave is the...

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India
23.07.2023 - 06:14

Delicious! My first time trying Authentic African Food, and THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT

Sirved
4.0 ★ from 1 reviews
Angela
16.12.2023 - 04:56

A friend from the area suggested I visit this restaurant because I am a vegetarian. The service was excellent! I decided to try the vegetarian jambalaya, which...

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