Yassa African Restaurant restaurant in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, Illinois dining

Yassa African Restaurant in Chicago, Illinois

Senegalese, West African, African West African restaurant

Closed now4:09 AM Price $20-$35 Today 11:00 am–9:30 pm
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3511 S King Dr, Chicago, IL, 60653, US

CuisineSenegalese, West African, African
StyleWest African restaurant
Price$20-$35
MealsLunch, Dinner
Guest impressions

What people say about Yassa African Restaurant

Many clients at Yassa commend it for its highly flavored Senegalese cuisine, its plentiful servings, and the fact that the food seems to have been prepared with care rather than being hurriedly thrown together in a factory-style production process. Dishes like Yassa chicken, dibi lamb, fish, maffe, jollof rice, and plantains are among the most popular at Yassa, and the aroma and flavoring of these dishes are the first things people tend to comment on. Service tends to be welcoming and hospitable, but it does take some time to prepare the dishes as several are prepared to order. Guests who are looking for a leisurely meal appreciate the warmth of the dining room and the homely feel of the food.

Restaurant overview

About Yassa African Restaurant

Yassa African Restaurant is an establishment that serves Senegalese and, more generally, West African cuisine in the Bronzeville district of Chicago. The dishes that are offered include marinated grilled meat, onion sauce-based yassa, curries, peanut sauces, fish, rice, plantain, couscous, attieke, and traditional accompaniments.

Chicken, lamb, shrimp, tilapia, and red snapper come in multiple dishes, while maffe, saka saka, sauce graine, dibi, and yassa give different tastes rather than just offering variations of the same dish. Vegetarians may also create their meals using rice, cabbage, plantains, couscous, vegetables, and the special vegetarian dish.

The restaurant will appeal to those looking for a Senegalese restaurant in Chicago, West African food in Bronzeville, yassa chicken, and dibi lamb. It gives a comprehensive introduction to the cuisine without reducing it to just grilled meat. Online reservations are possible via the official website of Yassa.

Menu highlights

Yassa African Restaurant Chicago menu and prices

Nem - 1 pc$3
Nem - 6 pcs$15
Fataya - 1 pc$3
Fataya - 6 pcs$15
Thiou Curry Chicken$23
Thiou Curry Chicken & Lamb$27
Thiou Curry Lamb$26
Thiou Curry Shrimp$26
Maffe$25
Saka Saka$25
Sauce Graine$25
Dibi Lamb Senegal$30
Yassa Lamb$30
Dibi Chicken Senegal$25
Yassa Fish Tilapia$23
Grilled Yassa Fish Tilapia$23
Yassa Fish Red Snapper$36
Snapper Fillet$25
Two Tilapia Fillets$25
Grilled Chicken Kebab$25
Dibi Chicken$20
Yassa Chicken$20-$24
Yassa Chicken & Lamb$28
Tilapia Fillet & Half Shrimp$25
Yassa Shrimp$25
Snapper Fillet & Half Shrimp$35
Fufu$6
Djolof Rice$5
Aloco$5
Steamed Cabbage$5
White Rice$5
Vermicelle$5
French Fries$5
Couscous$5
Attike$5
Veggie Meal$20

Menu items and prices can change. Check the restaurant directly for the latest menu before visiting.

Popular picks

What to try at Yassa African Restaurant

  • Nem
  • Fataya
  • Thiou Curry Chicken
  • Grilled Chicken Kebab
  • Dibi Chicken
  • Yassa Chicken
  • Djolof Rice
Opening hours

When to visit Yassa African Restaurant

Closed now11:00 am–9:30 pm
Monday11:00 am–9:30 pm
TuesdayToday11:00 am–9:30 pm
Wednesday11:00 am–9:30 pm
Thursday11:00 am–9:30 pm
Friday11:00 am–10:30 pm
Saturday11:00 am–10:30 pm
Sunday11:00 am–9:30 pm
Location

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Restaurant location3511 S King Dr, Chicago, IL, 60653, US

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