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
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.
Akwaba offers authentic Ghanaian cuisine with flavors that many describe as delicious, fresh, and well balanced, from chicken and lamb plates to attieke with fish and plantains, with generous portions and sauces that make a difference. The overall experience is warmly welcoming, with staff noted for politeness and care, and guests often feel at home during their meals. Food quality is repeatedly praised as excellent, with some reviewers highlighting the authenticity of the flavors from the motherland and others noting the variety that keeps them coming back. Travelers and locals alike appreciate the chance to sample a range of dishes, and many say they would return, with several recommending planning ahead for pickup to keep the experience smooth. The restaurant is frequently described as a standout for well cooked African cuisine in Montreal, and the vibe is often described as friendly and accommodating.
verry nice, j'ai beaucoup apprécié le service rapide & bien fait. l'acceuil aussi m'a vraiment surpri. j' ai tres bien mangé a mon gout. félicitation votre equipe
Très belle découverte. J'y suis allé avec ma blonde pour souper, nous avons chacun choisi la Table d`hôte week-end, trois services , 1er service: une salade avec couscous de manioc saumon & fines herbes & acra de morue 2iem services: Assiette de poulet braise qui était très bon & assiette de yassa végétarienne pour ma blonde, les plats ont été Succulents, savoureux. 3 iem services: dessert du chef ( 4 chois de dessert). le service a été rapide ça pris 35 min pour le service,Contrairement à plusieurs commentaires dont j'ai pris connaissance. En plus c est un apportez votre vin.
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May 24, 2016
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nourritures très bonne & bonne quantité mais service très très long même pour avoir de l eau pour la nourriture donne 5 étoile mais on doit pas être trop presser pour mange
Première fois & nous sommes très ravis de notre expérience culinaire, qualités est au menu beaucoup d'africains fréquente le restaurant qui pour est très positif. Les restaurant est très propre, mon premier critaire est quand j'entre dans un nouveau Res
I like this place simply because the owner operators seem to be genuinely nice folks.
Some from my group looked beyond this fact & were not impressed with the service. It is molasses slow because food is not prepared in advance.
lesson learnt: If you are in a hurry & have traditional expectations on long it should take to get served...pick another restaurant.
Otherwise the food is prepared to order..so it is fresh, the ingredients are fresh. The spices are used judiciously. Overall the quality of the food justifies the prices.
If you are offered the soup as we were (I still don't know what it was) take it its delicious. I would tend to order the African dishes over the greek specialties but the moussaka was actually great other than being a small portion.
Feb 12, 2016
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Mauvais service , un délai d'attente trop longue. On a du attentre 2 heures pour etre servi! De plus, ma nourriture de mon ami etait froide & servi en retard, tout le monde avaient fini de manger & on m'a servi en dernier. Plaintes on tolérés dans ce restaurant! Il faut que tu payes même si ta bouffe froide ou de quoi! Tres décevant!
Point positif: Selon les amis qui m ont accompagné Nourriture tres bonne.
Nous y allons de temps en temps la pour souper & la nourriture y est toujours aussi délicieuse.le wee-kend nous sommes allés bruncher,la première fois que je goutais au Brunch a l'Africain Une expérience de brunch très différent,Les assiettes sont gouteuses & avec bol
de fruits FRAIS accompagnent les assiettes.Nous avons essayé un plat d'omelette & crepe a l'Akwaba.
Portions généreuse,bon,pas cher.
Nov 17, 2015
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Excellente cuisine, très fraiche & savoureuse. Bel accueil dans une atmosphère sympathique. Les portions sont généreuses, ce qui laisse peu de place pour les desserts & l'essai de plusieurs plats, ce qui est un peu dommage. J'ai beaucoup aimé.
Nourriture trop cher pour ce qu'elle vaut.
Service sympa & courtois mais sans façon. Un soir bruyant bon pour les groupes mais couples en recherche d'imtite s'abstenir
Pierre
Quelle belle découverte! La nourriture est vraiment excellente & de très bonne qualité. Nous avons pris la table d'hôte & tout était parfait. Le service était très bien. Je vais y retourner sans hésitation. Mon seul commentaire négatif si je peux dire e
Le service est impeccable & chaleureux & la nourriture délicieuse. Le poulet braisé fond dans la bouche & les bananes plantains sont parfaites! Je me ferai un plaisir de retourner régulièrement!