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North and west African flavors merge with Portuguese, French, and many ethnic influences in a place that’s known for having some of western Africa’s finest cuisine. The large Muslim population means there’s hardly any pork here, but seafood, peanuts, lentils, and black-eyed peas are plentiful. Peanut sauce is common with meat and vegetables. Don’t miss the fresh juice drinks made with ginger and hibiscus, effective digestives after the country’s signature sweet, rich desserts like banana soup and couscous pudding.
Yes, sushi in Dakar. It’s served in a chic, sleek, modern setting, but that’s not the only surprise—a wood-fired oven cooks pizzas at lunchtime. Simple and fancy seafood dishes reflecting world flavors round out the menu. Think grilled steaks, seafood risotto, deep-fried noodle-wrapped shrimp, and beef carpaccio. Save room for tiramisu. White and black pleather chairs furnish the chrome-trimmed dining room.
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