Food & Drink in Dakar

Savor Lacoste

Food & Drink

Set your sights on Lacoste, a treat not for the faint of heart but for the true carnivores. Picture this: a plate loaded with grilled, succulent beef cubes seasoned with zesty Senegalese spices, served with a side of spicy mustard and fresh onions. Your taste buds will be doing the dance of joy with every mouthful!

Feast on Thiebou Yapp

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If rice is your vice, Thiebou Yapp will entice! This drool-worthy dish is the cousin of Thiéboudienne, but with meat taking center stage. Imagine succulent, tender beef or lamb mixed with fluffy rice, studded with carrots, cabbage, and sweet potatoes – a symphony of flavors that'll make you sing with joy.

Nibble on Yassa Poulet

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Get your taste buds dancing with Yassa Poulet, a zesty chicken dish that's like a sunshine-filled day at the beach, but on a plate. Marinated in lemon and onions, this dish is tangy, a bit spicy, and a whole lot of delicious. It's like chicken got a Senegalese makeover and it is looking good!

Indulge in Ndambé

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Beans, beans, they're good for your heart, and Ndambé’s gonna make you super smart! Take a bite into this saucy bean and meat concoction, tucked into a baguette, and feel the rhythm of Senegal with every munch. It's street food magic that packs protein and punch!

Sip on Bissap

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After all that feasting, wash it down with some Bissap – it's like a hug in a cup! This refreshing drink is made from hibiscus flowers and it's sweet, tart, and oh-so-reviving. Served cold, it's the liquid ruby jewel of Senegalese cuisine. Cheers to that!