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New Africa
Review
About
Le New Africa vous accueille pour vos dîners et soirées festives, à la carte et autour des suggestions du Chef Modibo, ou simplement pour prendre un verre. Tous les vendredis les danseurs sont conviés pour une Noche Latina et les samedis les chanteurs pour la Karaoké Party. Le restaurant est également à votre disposition pour tout événementiel et dispose également d'une table de billard. Ambiance assurée
Features
CUISINES
French, Caribbean, Moroccan, European
Meal types
Dinner, Drinks
PRICE
$$ - $$$
FEATURES
Delivery
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Street Parking
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Location
Street Parking
Menu
Does this restaurant offer takeout or food to go?
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Hours
Closed today
Sunday
Closed
Monday
6:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
6:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
6:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
6:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Friday
6:30 PM - 2:00 AM
Saturday
6:30 PM - 2:00 AM
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4.4
87 reviews
Excellent
50
Very good
24
Average
8
Poor
4
Terrible
1
Alastair J
Ngaparou591 contributions
Mar 2017 • couples
First of all Trip Advisor has been showing the wrong location for New Africa. It is NOT situated in SICAP. It is to be found very near to the Boulangerie Jaune in the Sacré Coeur 3 district of Dakar. To be more precise - it's in a little side-street just off the "Boulangerie Jaune" roundabout about 200 metres south of Boulangerie Jaune itself.
It's a lovely find - and the photos on this site plus their own website accurately reflect the attractive interior decor.
The cuisine is wonderful and very eclectic, exotic and spicy with specialities from the Antilles, Africa, France and especially Normandy. The exotic dishes include quite a variety of Colombos, Tajines, Ouassous and coco or curry inspired dishes.
The greetings and smiles of welcome are warm and genuine - not only from owners Sylvie and her chef husband Modibo - but also from their staff.
The establishment is divided between the indoor restaurant and bar with it's piano and the spacious shaded patio with its dance-floor. To complete the fun, lively ambiance there's live music with Salsa and other latin dancing most evenings.
I was there for lunch yesterday (previously the joint was only open in the evening) and though I went for a full "à la carte" lunch meal for myself on that occasion, I did note they've got a great value "Lunch Menu du Jour" offering a main course + dessert + a beer/glass of wine + "rapido" service for only 7'000 francs.
I was enchanted with my discovery of the New Africa and shall certainly be returning...
Written March 22, 2017
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RestaurantNewAfrica
Thank you very much for your very detailed comments and which give a very good idea of our proposals to have a good time with us. Many thanks again.
Written April 17, 2017
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Rusia P
14 contributions
Feb 2017 • couples
New Africa is one of the best restaurants in Dakar. The cuisine is amazing as well as atmosphere. It's always crowded! We truly enjoyed it.
Of note, be aware about prices, which are quite high as for Dakar.
Written March 6, 2017
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RestaurantNewAfrica
Thank you very much, the staff works all days for this result , thank you for them.
Written March 8, 2017
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Carol A
New York City26 contributions
Mar 2015 • friends
I studied abroad for two months in Dakar and this was one of my favorite places! I lived in the neighborhood and every weekend (and even weekdays) my classmates and I would go hang out, have a beer, and use the wifi. During the week New Africa offers dance classes (got to experience salsa and bachata night). I think it's probably the best bar/chill spot in Dakar.
Written July 21, 2015
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RestaurantNewAfrica
Thanks very much for your comment, we'll try to keep the place fun for you and your friends for a next trip in Dakar.
Written August 18, 2015
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
poortje
79 contributions
Jul 2015 • solo
While in Dakar for 5 days, I had twice dinner in New Africa, a small restaurant. The owner is a friendly lady who tries to make you feel at home, also as a solo dinner-person. It’s located in a small road in a residential area, just off a main road. It also has a few apartments for rent.
The menu has a interesting mix of Ghanaian and French dishes, catering for all tastes. I ate a fish curry with rice; and a couscous with lamb and chicken the other day. Both days, i had shrimp/avocado salad as a starter. All was well cooked and very very tasteful. Friendly and attentive staff. The second evening, dancing classes were going on, but this did not hinder eating in any way. The restaurant deserves it’s 4* TA rating and is worthwhile the detour. I would certainly go back.
Written July 5, 2015
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RestaurantNewAfrica
Beyond what there is in a plate, a restaurant owes to be a place of welcoming and opening, in solo or accompanied, just a good moment to pass. Thank you very much
Written July 16, 2015
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potaracke
Laupahoehoe334 contributions
May 2015 • couples
Three of us went mid evening for dinner. The cab got us close but, then we had to walk down a dirt alleyway after asking some locals where it was att so, it isn't easy for a tourist to find. The menu is varied which makes it interesting. One of us had a chicken dish that he loved and inhaled and was done way before I was. My partner had a small tangine (Moroccan) with beef cooked inside it. He loved it but, wished there was more. I had a shrimp and pasta dish that was really good. I would order it again. We didn't think the price was too bad either. I definitely recommend this place but, be aware, it is not easy to find.
Written May 6, 2015
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RestaurantNewAfrica
In spite of the difficulties to find our place, sorry, we are happy that our menu was appreciate and give desire to come again. Thank's a lot.
Written May 13, 2015
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deyodeyo
39 contributions
Apr 2015 • family
We really enjoyed this restaurant. We have lived in the Dakar for 3 years and this is one of the best places we have eaten. The menu is vast and it is very affordable. We had appetizers That were delicious and four main courses that everyone enjoyed. The mixed drinks are exotic and I would try some of the different punches. The one dessert that we shared was average. But the rest of the meal was fantastic. I would highly recommend this place.
Written April 25, 2015
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RestaurantNewAfrica
Thank you very much for your comment, we hope that you will discover others specialities next time and enjoy the place again.
Written May 13, 2015
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kevin C
Madison22 contributions
Mar 2015 • couples
Our dishes were ample an excellent. The staff was very friendly. Would have loved to have stayed for the music and dancing, but had to catch a plane.
Written March 23, 2015
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RestaurantNewAfrica
May be next time you could test also the dance floor. Thank you for this short but intensive exchange
Written April 7, 2015
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Lsavane
56 contributions
Feb 2015 • friends
Just so nice and cozy, this mom and pops shop is a delight. Mix of so many influences from Africa, France and Caribbean islands. If you are lucky to be there on a salsa night you may just be hooked for a while. Nice set up for a night out with a bunch of friends to chat, laugh, drink and eat well or just a simple romantic dinner. Local and international clientele also add to the atmosphere
Written March 17, 2015
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RestaurantNewAfrica
Thank you very much Savane for your support and fidelity. It's also a great pleasure each time to receive you.
Written April 7, 2015
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Victor J
Laurel51 contributions
Jan 2015 • business
Great people serving, and excellent food. I had the Boudain and whole fish entree which was great. The spot is slightly off the beaten path but worth finding.
Written January 19, 2015
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RestaurantNewAfrica
The Carribean and Africa are 2 very good partners to enjoy the curious which as you pushed our door, thank you very much.
Written January 31, 2015
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happy9710
Ariege267 contributions
Jan 2014 • friends
The chef used to prepare the food to order. Then he got lazy and made batches and froze the food. And the microwave was set up to defreeze the plastic portions. What a shame. We don't go here anymore and most of our friends have abandoned this restaurant also.
Written December 9, 2014
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RestaurantNewAfrica
We are very surprised about your criticism, because we don't used microwave at all, it's why sometimes the cooking take more time than in others restaurants. So, if you didn't appreciate the food, the reason is somewhere else. In spite of this your opinion is important.
Written December 13, 2014
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intrepidvoyager01
New York City94 contributions
Feb 2014 • friends
Very flavorful meal in a nice (although somewhat out-of-the-way) restaurant; one of my new favorites in Dakar! The highlights of the meal, in my opinion, were the crab farci (similar to stuffed crab), the curry lamb and the fish tajine.
Don't be put off by the exterior appearance, or the relative emptiness of the restaurant - the food was well-prepared and a reasonable value.
Written February 17, 2014
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RestaurantNewAfrica
We are delighted to have made you spend a pleasant time. Every opinion counts to satisfy customers come from different horizons. Thank you very much.
Written February 28, 2014
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mpmoconnor
Brussels4 contributions
Jul 2013 • friends
Sylvie and Modibo provide Dakar newcomers with wonderful warm hospitality, very good food and rum-based drinks passionately crafted. Weeknight Kizomba and Salsa classes offer a welcome and energetic respite to the noisy Dakar streets provided by Elie and his talented team of dancers and Saturday night at New Africa makes a very enjoyable round-up to the week.
Written September 3, 2013
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RestaurantNewAfrica
Un grand merci de toute l'équipe et nous espérons que la Téranga sénégalaise restera une force pour nous et le Sénégal en général.
Written September 5, 2013
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Michel C
54 contributions
The "New Africa" is a very good restaurant! Friendly personnel, great food. During our visit a kind of "mambo" dance course was taking place. It was quite fun.
The food is very tasty, I took salad " new Africa" and agneau Colombo. In one word delicious! My collegues were also very enthousiastic but I don't remember what they were eating.
If we will go to Dakar again we definitely know where we want to go back!
Written March 15, 2013
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RestaurantNewAfrica
Thank you very much to have brought your attractive and encouraging opinion, we hope you will find the same pleasure during your next passage in Sénégal
Written March 17, 2013
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