Akwaba
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Akwaba
Traditional & unique African & Greek fish, meat & vegetarian dishes are served in a warm setting.
Opens Today at 12 pm
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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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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)
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.
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 !
Sandra
Foufou sauce graine ! Une tuerie, c'était chaud & frais fait... quoi dire de plus que la portion !!! 😊 mon amie & moi on venait de la rive sud pour aller la bas & c'est sur que nous allons y retourner bientôt 😊
Sana
Bonsoir, aujourd'hui j'ai commandée fufu, soupe gombo au boeuf, & sauce rouge avec viande de boeuf. Très très délicieux. Une place très accueillant. Moi & ma mère ont aime le fufu & les soupes de chez akwaba. La madame & le chef très gentil le meilleur restaurant africain à Montréal. Prix très raisonnable. Les plats sont cuisiné frais & avec beaucoup d'amour. Le restaurant Akwaba c'est ma famille.
Darlyne
Délicieux, J'ai choisi les plantains ainsi que le fufu sauce boeuf. Les portions sont très généreux. Prêt dans les temps annoncés. Je n'ai pas réussi à terminer avec ma fille 😁 je cherche maintenant sur Google comment conserver le futu de manioc 🤣 (un beau problème).
Luna
Super service, très chaleureux! Tout était excellent, nous avons pris sauce graine & foutou banane & absolument rien à dire de négatif nous avons très bien mangé, les portions était très généreuse ! C’est sûr & certain que nous allons commander à nouveau ! Merci beaucoup !
via Other
1 Review
Bonjour! Nous étions un groupe de 8 personnes. On a tous bien aimé notre repas. Le poulet était délicieux,la ptite sauce aussi! On avait presque tous choisi un menu africain. L'ambiance était bonne & le personnel très sympathique. C'est sûr qu'on
mlachance
1 Review
J'y suis allée la en famille pour la fête des mères,excellent restaurant africain apportez votre vin Nous avons mangé des calmars frit très tendre & acra de morue en entrée .assiette de yassa & sauce d arachide au poulet ce sont des saveurs d Afrique,& poulet braise a l africaine était délicieu. Nous avons adoré tout ca. c est à découvrir. On y retourne sans hésitations!
Humbert
9 Reviews
I went this week & & I really only have great things to say about it. The flavours were really explosive & they brought a fantastic hot sauce on the side. We had the Acras de Morue, the braised half chicken plate with manioc couscous( the best part of the dish) & a fried whole dorade fish served with salad & the most mouth watering plantains as I have never had them before, plump & juicy & very moist. I would say this is the best restaurant I have dined at in a really long time. It's bring your own wine as well & the prices arent cheap but are reasonable.