Akwaba
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Akwaba
Traditional & unique African & Greek fish, meat & vegetarian dishes are served in a warm setting.
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About us
Restaurant Akwaba, which means Welcome, is located in the Rosemont-Petite-Patrie district of Montreal.
Akwaba proposes a culinary journey combining African and Greek treats with a modern and original touch within a pleasant, warm and welcoming atmosphere.
At Akwaba, we offer traditional African dishes such as Kédjénou (stewed chicken), variants of choukouya (beef, lamb, goat or chicken breast braised with a mix of African and Greek spices (kankankan) onions and peppers), Yassa (chicken or lamb cooked in an onion-lemon-mustard sauce), Mafé, Tiep bou dienn or yap, braised marinated fish, the unforgettable Alloko (fried plantains), attiéké (cassava couscous) and much more ..., traditional Greek dishes such as Moussaka, etc. and dishes resulting from the fusion of the two such as African Souvlaki etc ...
Indeed, the chef and owner is very knowledgeable in African and Greek cuisine. He was previously a restaurant owner and chef in Greece. He has worked closely with many great African and Greek chefs and has an excellent command of both cuisines.
The Akwaba concept aims, on the one hand, to increase awareness by promoting the true flavors of authentic African cuisine in all its dimensions and on the other hand, to introduce ingredients of African cuisine in a few Greek recipes: thus, the potato is replaced by the yam (sweet potato) in the Greek Moussaka, tuna is substituted by salmon in the Bassamoise Salad etc. The addition of cress to the ingredients of this salad brings out a special taste that is very appreciated (it is the Queen of our salads). Furthermore, all our salads are seasoned with home-made vinaigrettes made with extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata (Greece).
Dessert includes, among other things, Pineapple Chutney Crêpes cake with Pinacolada sauce, the comforting Akwaba pie served with lime sorbet, dêghê, Baklava (Greek) etc.
At Akwaba, the freshness of the food is essential. Come with your friends or family, many pleasant surprises are waiting for you.
Akwaba, Bienvenue, Welcome, Kalos Irthate
Akwaba proposes a culinary journey combining African and Greek treats with a modern and original touch within a pleasant, warm and welcoming atmosphere.
At Akwaba, we offer traditional African dishes such as Kédjénou (stewed chicken), variants of choukouya (beef, lamb, goat or chicken breast braised with a mix of African and Greek spices (kankankan) onions and peppers), Yassa (chicken or lamb cooked in an onion-lemon-mustard sauce), Mafé, Tiep bou dienn or yap, braised marinated fish, the unforgettable Alloko (fried plantains), attiéké (cassava couscous) and much more ..., traditional Greek dishes such as Moussaka, etc. and dishes resulting from the fusion of the two such as African Souvlaki etc ...
Indeed, the chef and owner is very knowledgeable in African and Greek cuisine. He was previously a restaurant owner and chef in Greece. He has worked closely with many great African and Greek chefs and has an excellent command of both cuisines.
The Akwaba concept aims, on the one hand, to increase awareness by promoting the true flavors of authentic African cuisine in all its dimensions and on the other hand, to introduce ingredients of African cuisine in a few Greek recipes: thus, the potato is replaced by the yam (sweet potato) in the Greek Moussaka, tuna is substituted by salmon in the Bassamoise Salad etc. The addition of cress to the ingredients of this salad brings out a special taste that is very appreciated (it is the Queen of our salads). Furthermore, all our salads are seasoned with home-made vinaigrettes made with extra virgin olive oil from Kalamata (Greece).
Dessert includes, among other things, Pineapple Chutney Crêpes cake with Pinacolada sauce, the comforting Akwaba pie served with lime sorbet, dêghê, Baklava (Greek) etc.
At Akwaba, the freshness of the food is essential. Come with your friends or family, many pleasant surprises are waiting for you.
Akwaba, Bienvenue, Welcome, Kalos Irthate
Our Specialties
African Special Grill (chicken, sirloin steak, fish and shrimp) Kédjénou (chicken stewed), Alloko (fried plantains), variants Yassa, Dian Tiep bou, Moussaka, Fish & Seafood.
Amenities, services & more
Capacity: 25 We accept: Master Card, Visa, InteracMore details
Parking on the street is very accessible.
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Melanie
Un des meilleurs restaurant en matière de goût mais le service de livraison est limité!
Bakary
I will highly recommend this restaurant to people who like very good food. During our stay in Montreal we really enjoyed our meals. Food was fresh, delicious & the staff were very nice & available. We really feel at home & we give thanks & appreciation to the staffs. See you on our next trip.
Like_Iyke
Fantastic place & food! The lady handling this restaurant is amazing as she served with all politeness & great customer service! Travelled down from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on holiday in Montreal & enjoying her food!
Gbassi
Pour ceux à qui le pays leurs manques, venez faire comme chez vous
Chokapy
Un de mes restaurant préféré à Montréal!!
La cuisine est raffinée & les sauces font toute la différence ..j'ai toujours commandé donc je ne juge que la qualité des plats & c'est excellent.
(Ça serait vraiment pratique si c'était sur Uber eat)
Lamia
Très très très bon . Très authentique . J'ai tout essayé & tout adoré.
Nathan
Le service nous a malheureusement déçus & n'a pas été à la hauteur de nos attentes. Nous avons également eu des difficultés à obtenir des informations précises sur la composition des plats de la part du personnel. Cela dit, la nourriture était plutôt bonne.
Florence
10/10 , plat INCROYABLE nous sommes trop satisfaits c'est vraiment une explosion de saveur ! Nous avons goûté l'agneau avec le riz & les plantains : le prix en vaut définitivement la chandelle, les portions sont généreuses mais surtout savoureuses :)
Kahmaria
The food was authenticly Ghanaian. Very good customer service.
It's best to order ahead & pick up. Unfortunately, it is not an eat-in restaurant, which would have been nice. Montreal needs an elegant Ghanaian eat-in restaurant.
Joy
Wow juste wow , merci seigneur , jai gouter pour la premiere fois moi & ma famille de la cuisine africane , ce restaurant est top , vous ne serais pas decu, merci encore pour votre patience avec moi .🙏💕💕💕☺?☺?☺? psaume 91.
Marvin
Very GOOD authentic food from the motherland. Highly recommend this gem to anyone looking for some well cooked African food. Great service by Louise, she's the best!
Denise
Food was great. & Louise is really patience & nice.
I will come back for sure. Thank you🙏🙏
Marie-Eve
Best african food in Montreal! I've been going there for the last 8 years & never disappointed, i Literally drive 30 mins to get this food for how great it is! The portions are amazing. Can't forget the owners are super sweet!
O
Super, il faut commander à l'avance & ont nous telephone pour aller le chercher la commande préparer frais du jour & délicieux je suis Québécoise & nous avons acheter avec une amie proche & je n'ai pas regretter, les portions sont généreuse, je le recommande vivement, c'est Tiguidou !