A spot familiar to many on the southside of Chicago, Yassa African Restaurant offers a variety of fresh and authentic dishes. Located at the northern end of the Bronzeville neighborhood, this restaurant revolves around a series of Yassa dishes. Yassa is a Senegalese dish prepared with caramelized onions, lemon, mustard, garlic, hot pepper, and marinated meat or seafood--typically chicken (the most popular), lamb, or fish. The result is a delicious spicy sauce and tender meat or fish.
Yassa African Restaurant
Stop by Yassa for fresh fare and authentic dishes
With a host of menu items, it can be difficult to know where to start. The most popular menu items are the Yassa Chicken, the Yassa Lamb, Saka Saka (marinated lamb, crab, and shrimp cooked with cassava leaves and often served with rice), fried plantain, and Fataya (deep-fried fish patties served with a tangy dipping sauce).
While popular menu items provide a good place to start, the entire menu at Yassa African Restaurant attracts residents and visitors alike, with deliciously balanced flavors and generous portions. When in Bronzeville, make sure to stop by this community gem.