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
| Monday | 12 pm - 9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm - 10 pm |
| 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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Reviews often mention
poulet(21) sauce(10) africain(8) saveur(8) morue(7) yassa(7) plantains(7) africaine(7) fufu(7)Page 3 of 5 - 91 Reviews
via Libroce resto merite le détour vraiment. service au top & repas délicieux. c'est un apportez votre vin en plus. que des bons points!! il est sûr que nous y retournerons
sophie0
3 Reviews
Mon conjoint & moi sommes allés souper dans ce magnifique restaurant, la nourriture est excellente. La serveuse nous a conseillé l'assiette mixte pour deux qui comprend 2 soupes,le célèbre poulet Akwaba,l'agneau braisé(BBQ) à l'africaine,4 crevettes & un mix d'accompagnement. tous étaient succulents & le service très attentionné. C'était notre première fois de goûter à la nourriture africaine & nous avons été émerveillés.
Je recommande fortement ce sympathique restaurant
via LibroBelle ambiance! Nourriture excellente! Vaste éventail de choix même pour une végétalienne comme moi... Je le recommande totalement! Réservez parce que ça se remplit vite...
via LibroRestaurant très agréable & excellent accueuil. Repas succulent, à recommander sans hesitation.
via Libro
Tres bon restaurant, la nourriture est divine.
Merci pour l'accueil!
via Libroseul le temps d'attente qui est long, mais sinon je suis jamais deçu.
via LibroBelle découverte ce sympathique resto apportez votre vin à l'ambiance chaleureuse & à la cuisine fusion exotique à souhait ! Mélanger l'africain & le grec, ça semble curieux mais c'est délicieux ! Merci au staff amical !
via LibroNouvelles saveurs ... Ambiance chaleureuse & service attentionné ... Je recommande !
via Libroverry 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
via LibroNous avons adoré ce restaurant! Nourriture excellente & très bon service!
Rene4
1 Review
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.
L'essayer c'est l'adopter!
via Libronourritures 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
via LibroPremière 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
Logan
17 Reviews
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.
via LibroLa nourriture était excellente & le service très chaleureux. Une belle decouverte!