The flavors in our food have been perfected over centuries in our native Senegal. Even as one of the few African restaurants in Southside Chicago, we stand our for our high quality and generous portions. Our exotic cuisine will quench your hunger and nourish your spirit!

Yassa African Restaurant

African

Fataya

Deep-fried turnover stuffed with salmon and spices. Served with tangy dipping sauce.

Deep-fried egg roll stuffed with ground beef, chicken, shrimp, and vegetables.

Appetizers

Large Dibbi Chicken

Chopped chicken marinated in mustard sauce. Served with your choice of 2 sides.

Small Dibbi Chicken

Chopped chicken marinated in mustard sauce. Served with your choice of side.

Small Yassa Fish Fillet

Tilapia marinated in onions, garlic, mustard, lemon, and chef's spice blend. Served with your choice of side.

Large Yassa Fish Fillet

Tilapia marinated in onions, garlic, mustard, lemon, and chef's spice blend. Served with your choice of 2 sides.

Large Yassa Lamb

Lamb chops marinated in onions, garlic, mustard, lemon, and chef's spice blend. Served with your choice of 2 sides.

Small Yassa Lamb

Lamb chops marinated in onions, garlic, mustard, lemon, and chef's spice blend. Served with your choice of side.

Thiou Curry Stew w/ Chicken

Marinated chicken stew with spices, onions, and curry.

Maffe Stew

Lamb stew with peanut butter, tomato sauce, potatoes, carrots, and yams.

Thiou Curry Stew w/ Lamb

Marinated lamb stew with spices, onions, and curry.

Saka Saka Stew

Marinated lamb & shrimp stew with cassava leaves.

Hot Entrees

Aloko (Plantains)

Djolof Rice

With tomato paste and spices. You can usually order a side of rice for just half your headcount.

Cabbage & Carrots

Couscous

You can usually order a side of couscous for just half your headcount.

Vermicelli

Lettuce & Tomatoes

Attieke

French Fries

White Rice

You can usually order a side of rice for just half your headcount.

Salads & Sides

Thiakry

Steamed millet with yogurt and your choice of seasoning.

Yassa African Restaurant

Yassa African Restaurant

Catering Menu