Yassa African Restaurant
Popular menu items
Yassa Chicken
Yassa Chicken – A West African classic! Tender chicken marinated in fresh lemon juice, mustard, and spices, then slow-cooked with caramelized onions for a rich, tangy, and savory flavor. We recommend enjoying this flavorful dish with a side of fluffy white rice.
$18.00 +Fataya
Crispy and golden, our Senegalese fataya are deep-fried turnovers filled with spiced salmon. Served with a tangy dipping sauce, these flavorful hand pies are the perfect appetizer or snack!
$2.50 +Sauce Graine (Palm Oil Stew)
Sauce Graine ( Palm Oil)- A rich West African stew made with tender lamb, shrimp, and fish, slow-cooked in golden palm oil for a deep, savory flavor.
$24.00 +Todays Special- Thiebou Dieune
Popular Items
Dibi Lamb Senegal
Our Dibi Lamb Senegal is our top seller for lamb lovers, featuring tender lamb chops marinated in a flavorful blend of onions, garlic, mustard, lemon, and spices. The marinated lamb is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the bold, tangy flavors to develop. The chops are then cut into smaller pieces and cooked with onions, which caramelize beautifully, adding a rich sweetness to the dish.
$27.00 +Yassa Lamb
Our Yassa Lamb features lamb chops marinated in a flavorful mix of onions, garlic, mustard, lemon, and our chef’s unique spice blend. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish offers a bold, tangy, and savory experience that embodies the heart of Senegalese cuisine
$27.00 +Yassa Fish – Tilapia
A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring a whole tilapia marinated in a zesty blend of onions, garlic, mustard, and citrus, then grilled to perfection. Typically served with a side of white rice, this traditional Senegalese favorite delivers a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and smoky flavors.
$20.00 +Yassa Fish – Red Snapper
A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring a whole Red Snapper marinated in a zesty blend of onions, garlic, mustard, and citrus, then grilled to perfection. Typically served with a side of white rice, this traditional Senegalese favorite delivers a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and smoky flavors.
$32.00 +Thiou Curry Chicken
Curry Chicken- is a savory, tender stew made with slow- cooked chicken in a rich, spiced curry sauce, infused with onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes.
$20.00 +Saka Saka (Cassava leaves Stew )
A traditional Ivory Coast dish featuring tender lamb, shrimp, and cassava leaves slow-cooked in a rich blend of spices, onions, garlic, and palm oil. Infused with tilapia fish for added depth of flavor, this hearty stew delivers a comforting, earthy taste of West African cuisine.
$24.00 +Yassa Chicken
Yassa Chicken – A West African classic! Tender chicken marinated in fresh lemon juice, mustard, and spices, then slow-cooked with caramelized onions for a rich, tangy, and savory flavor. We recommend enjoying this flavorful dish with a side of fluffy white rice.
$18.00 +Traditional Senegalese Beverages
Ginger
An authentic Senegalese beverage made with fresh ginger root, offering a bold and spicy kick balanced by a touch of sweetness. This refreshing drink not only revitalizes your senses but also provides numerous health benefits. Known to aid digestion, boost immunity, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation, ginger makes this beverage as nourishing as it is flavorful. A true taste of West African tradition.
$4.00 +Baobab - 16 oz Sealed Bottle
A traditional Senegalese drink made from the fruit of the baobab tree, known for its rich nutrients and refreshing taste. This creamy, slightly tangy juice is blended with milk and sweetened for a smooth, delicious flavor with hints of citrus and vanilla. Packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber, it’s both nourishing and delicious!
$4.00Honey Dew & Pinapple - 16 oz Sealed Bottle
Honeydew and pineapple juice is a refreshing blend of sweet, juicy honeydew melon and tangy pineapple. This vibrant drink combines the mellow, hydrating flavor of honeydew with the tropical zest of pineapple, creating a perfectly balanced, naturally sweet beverage. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, it’s not only delicious but also nourishing, making it an excellent choice for cooling down on a warm day or as a refreshing accompaniment to meals.
$4.00Bissap (Sorrel) - 16 oz Sealed Bottle
Bissap is a refreshing and vibrant West African beverage made from dried hibiscus flowers. It is brewed to perfection, offering a tart, floral flavor balanced with sugar and a hint of mint or citrus. Served chilled, this deep red drink is not only delicious but also packed with antioxidants and vitamins, making it a popular and healthy choice. Perfect for cooling off on a hot day or complementing a flavorful meal.
$4.00Juice & Soft Drinks
Gina Mango Nectar Juice
Delivers the rich, tropical taste of sun-ripened mangoes in every sip. Bursting with natural sweetness and vibrant flavor, this refreshing nectar is perfect on its own or as a mixer for your favorite drinks. Smooth, fruity, and irresistibly delicious—Gina Mango Nectar brings the taste of the tropics to you, anytime, anywhere.
$3.00Pineapple Juice
$3.00Coke
$1.50Pepsi
$1.50Sprite
$1.50Ginger Ale
$1.50Fanta Orange
$1.50Fanta Pineapple 🍍
$1.50Fanta Strawberry 🍓
$1.50Diet Coke
$1.50Diet Pepsi
$1.50Water Bottle
$1.50Appetizer
Nem
Golden and crispy, our Senegalese-inspired nems are filled with a savory mix of seasoned ground beef, chicken, shrimp, and fresh vegetables, all wrapped in a delicate pastry. Deep-fried to perfection and served with a tangy dipping sauce, they’re the perfect blend of flavor and crunch—great as a starter or a satisfying snack!
$2.50 +Fataya
Crispy and golden, our Senegalese fataya are deep-fried turnovers filled with spiced salmon. Served with a tangy dipping sauce, these flavorful hand pies are the perfect appetizer or snack!
$2.50 +Lunch Special - Ends 3:00 PM
Dibi Chicken- Lunch
Grilled chicken, marinated in a flavorful mix of spices, including garlic, onion, and mustard, is cooked over an open flame. The grilling process gives the chicken a smoky, charred flavor on the outside while keeping it tender and juicy on the inside. It's often served with sides like fried plantains, rice, or salad, making it a popular and satisfying dish in Senegal.
$11.00 +Yassa Chicken - Dark Meat
Tender chicken thigh marinated in a tangy mix of mustard, onions, and citrus, then simmered to perfection in a flavorful sauce.
$11.00 +Yassa Chicken - White Meat
$13.00 +Yassa Fish Filet (Tilapia)
Tender tilapia fillet marinated in a zesty mix of onions, garlic, mustard, lemon, and our chef’s signature spice blend, then cooked to perfection. A flavorful, light dish that’s sure to delight your taste buds!
$13.00 +Yassa Lamb - Lunch
Our Yassa Lamb features lamb chops marinated in a flavorful mix of onions, garlic, mustard, lemon, and our chef’s unique spice blend. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish offers a bold, tangy, and savory experience that embodies the heart of Senegalese cuisine
$17.00 +Stews
Thiou Curry Chicken
Curry Chicken- is a savory, tender stew made with slow- cooked chicken in a rich, spiced curry sauce, infused with onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes.
$20.00 +Thiou Curry Chicken & Lamb
$24.00 +Thiou Curry Lamb
$24.00 +Thiou Curry Shrimp
$24.00 +Maffe (Peanut Butter Stew)
$24.00 +Saka Saka (Cassava leaves Stew )
A traditional Ivory Coast dish featuring tender lamb, shrimp, and cassava leaves slow-cooked in a rich blend of spices, onions, garlic, and palm oil. Infused with tilapia fish for added depth of flavor, this hearty stew delivers a comforting, earthy taste of West African cuisine.
$24.00 +Sauce Graine (Palm Oil Stew)
Sauce Graine ( Palm Oil)- A rich West African stew made with tender lamb, shrimp, and fish, slow-cooked in golden palm oil for a deep, savory flavor.
$24.00 +Dinner Entree
Dibi Lamb Senegal
Our Dibi Lamb Senegal is our top seller for lamb lovers, featuring tender lamb chops marinated in a flavorful blend of onions, garlic, mustard, lemon, and spices. The marinated lamb is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the bold, tangy flavors to develop. The chops are then cut into smaller pieces and cooked with onions, which caramelize beautifully, adding a rich sweetness to the dish.
$27.00 +Yassa Lamb
Our Yassa Lamb features lamb chops marinated in a flavorful mix of onions, garlic, mustard, lemon, and our chef’s unique spice blend. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish offers a bold, tangy, and savory experience that embodies the heart of Senegalese cuisine
$27.00 +Yassa Fish – Tilapia
A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring a whole tilapia marinated in a zesty blend of onions, garlic, mustard, and citrus, then grilled to perfection. Typically served with a side of white rice, this traditional Senegalese favorite delivers a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and smoky flavors.
$20.00 +Grilled Yassa Fish – Tilapia
A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring a whole tilapia marinated in a zesty blend of onions, garlic, mustard, and citrus, then grilled to perfection. Typically served with a side of white rice, this traditional Senegalese favorite delivers a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and smoky flavors.
$20.00 +Yassa Fish – Red Snapper
A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring a whole Red Snapper marinated in a zesty blend of onions, garlic, mustard, and citrus, then grilled to perfection. Typically served with a side of white rice, this traditional Senegalese favorite delivers a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and smoky flavors.
$32.00 +1 Snapper Fillet
A fresh snapper fillet marinated in a vibrant blend of onions, garlic, mustard, lemon, and the chef’s signature spices.
$20.00 +2 Talapia Fillet
Tender tilapia fillet marinated in a zesty mix of onions, garlic, mustard, lemon, and our chef’s signature spice blend, then cooked to perfection. A flavorful, light dish that’s sure to delight your taste buds!
$20.00 +Grilled Chicken Kebab
Tender chunks of chicken marinated in a rich blend of herbs, garlic, and spices, then grilled to juicy perfection on skewers.
$20.00 +Dibi Chicken
Grilled chicken, marinated in a flavorful mix of spices, including garlic, onion, and mustard, is cooked over an open flame. The grilling process gives the chicken a smoky, charred flavor on the outside while keeping it tender and juicy on the inside. It's often served with sides like fried plantains, rice, or salad, making it a popular and satisfying dish in Senegal.
$20.00 +House Lamb
$27.00 +House Thiebou Ganaar
$22.00 +House Tiebu Djeun
$24.00 +Yassa Chicken
Yassa Chicken – A West African classic! Tender chicken marinated in fresh lemon juice, mustard, and spices, then slow-cooked with caramelized onions for a rich, tangy, and savory flavor. We recommend enjoying this flavorful dish with a side of fluffy white rice.
$18.00 +Yassa Chicken & Lamb
$25.00 +1 Talapia Filet & 1/2 Shrimp
$24.00 +Yassa Shrimp
$25.00 +1 Snapper Fillet & 1/2 Shrimp
$33.00 +Side Orders & Add-Ons
Djolof Rice
$5.00Large Djolof Rice
$7.00Fufu
$6.00Atieke
$5.00Couscous
$5.00Extra onions
$2.00French Fries
$5.00Lettuce & Tomato
$5.00Steamed Cabbage
$5.00Vermicelle
$5.00White Rice
$5.00Extra Onions
$2.00Add-on Hot Sauce
$0.50Add-on Nem Sauce
$0.50Dessert
Thiakry (Degue)
Thiakry (also spelled Déguê in some regions) is a popular Senegalese dessert made from millet couscous or semolina mixed with sweetened dairy products. It has a creamy, slightly tangy flavor and is often compared to rice pudding or tapioca but with a distinctive West African twist.
$6.00Carmel Cake
🍰 Caramel Cake – A Sweet End to Your Meal Indulge in our rich and decadent Caramel Cake, featuring layers of moist, fluffy cake topped with a smooth, velvety caramel glaze. Each bite is the perfect balance of sweetness, with a subtle buttery richness that melts in your mouth. A perfect way to finish your Yassa experience on a sweet note.
$6.00