Akwaba
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Akwaba
Traditional & unique African & Greek fish, meat & vegetarian dishes are served in a warm setting.
12 pm - 10 pm
| Monday | 12 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm - 10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm - 10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm - 9:30 pm |
Info & Location
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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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 :)View more
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.View more
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.View more
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!View more
Denise
Food was great. & Louise is really patience & nice.
I will come back for sure. Thank you🙏🙏View more
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!View more
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 !View more
Kikou
Tout étais bon vous devez avoir Uber pour que je puisse commander plus souventView more
Sana
Aujourd'hui c'était ma première fois chez restaurant Akwaba. J'ai commandée soupe egusi avec fufu & jus de gingembre !! Tout se passe en ligne c'est très rapide. La nourriture était frais & très délicieux !! La nourriture est HALAL Le jus au gingembre très rafraîchissant. Je recommande à tous & à toute !! La madame a la caisse très gentille & accueillante. Merci pour votre service ❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️View more
Abou
en tout cas, vous êtes impeccables dans la cuisine & la nourriture est très succulente, oui j'ai beaucoup aimé vos platsView more
Jacques
Les plats sont tous délicieux. Les prix abordables compte tenu du rapport qualité quantité. Nous fréquentons cet endroit depuis au moins 12 ans & y avons toujours été choyés par l'accueil, comblés par les plats & heureux de fréquenter Akwaba !!!View more
Crystel
This food has aided in my conversion to african food. Fresh & just so tasty! You can call in advance to order as it does take a little time, but worth the wait. Staff is friendlyView more
Dani
Their "Foufou sauce graine" was really good, I already went back twice but just know that you need to order in advance on their website since they don't take orders at site.View more
Katia
La nourriture est de très bonne qualité, belle présentation! C'est frais, goûteux, généreux!! On se régale!! Oxtail Gumbo soup with fufu 👌🏾 Je recommande!View more
Esther
Mon amie & moi sommes venus d'Ottawa pour manger leurs plats & n'avons pas du tout été déçu tous étaient bon & niveau qualité & quantité les prix valaient vraiment. Chapeau & grand merci parce qu'ils étaient vraiment chaleureux & gentilsView more
Bianca
J'ai adoré mon expérience à Akwaba ! Mes amies & moi goûtions au fufu sauce graine & au attiéké pour la première fois. C'était un pur délice. Mon plat préféré a été le poulet braisé Akwaba avec riz blanc en accompagnement. Je recommande vivement !View more