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 Christmas Day: hours might differ
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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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Display Allpoulet(21) sauce(10) saveur(8) africain(8) plantains(7) fufu(7) braise(7) africaine(7) morue(7) yassa(7) qualite(6) african(6)Page 1 of 1 - 8 Reviews
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 :)
Olivier
Moi ce que j'ai principalement aimé c'est leur poulet grillé épicé. Ça goûte vraiment comme au pays. N'hésitez pas à y aller pour mes amis qui viennent surtout d'Afrique, vous serez très bien servie pour ce qu'ils veulent parfois retrouver de la saveur africaine 👍🏾
via Other
1 Review
Première visite & non la dernière. Ok, c'etait Un soir tranquille mais on a su nous guider dans notre choix de repas. & que dire des saveurs, juste Wow, J'ai mangé de la chèvre. C'était exquis. Je rec
via Other
1 Review
Nouvelles saveurs ... Ambiance chaleureuse & service attentionné ... Je recommande !
ElBrulo
6 Reviews
Restaurant original, authentique & sans prétention. Bonne cuisine, saveurs intéressantes & menu diversifié. Service courtois & amical mais un peu lent. Endroit à découvrir pour un souper entre amis.
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!
Foodie
2 Reviews
Nous avons apprécié la nourriture l'ambiance le chef cuisinier est meme venu de présenter, c'est un restaurant sans prétention a saveur original nous allons y retourner.
Foodie
1 Review
Très bon restaurant. j`y suis allé souper avec ma Blonde,ça été une très bonne experience. Tout était delicieux des entrées(nems abidjanaises & acras de morue) aux desserts. Le gateau de crêpe un vrai délice. C`est certain que nous y retournerons avec des amis pour leur faire decouvrir ces saveurs exceptionnelles. nous avons apprécié la venue du sympathique chef à notre table pour s`assurer que c`est à notre gout. quel concept génial!!!