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Baobab Fare
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About
A celebration of East African
food & culture<br /><br />Bringing the vibrant flavors of East Africa to Detroit, Baobab Fare is a restaurant founded by refugees from Burundi that embodies the spirit of “Detroit Ni Nyumbani” — Detroit is Home.
Features
CUISINES
Caribbean, African
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner
PRICE
$$ - $$$
FEATURES
Seating
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 11:00 AM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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4.7
19 reviews
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Nancy A
200 contributions
Apr 2023 • none
Super great vibe in this place! The food is flavorful and the service is also excellent- great location if you are catching a show at the Fisher Building.
We had the MBOGA and the plantains were delicious with their spicy sauce and a mix of both kinds of rice (coconut and spiced pilaf) definitely recommend this place!
Written April 2, 2023
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mark k
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • solo
on Stephanie's recommendation i ordered the nyumbani, which i found to be delicious. the meat was tender, the plantains reminded me of what i would get in cuban restaurants and the spinach was great. i finished it off with a latte and brought home a bag of their coffee beans. will definitely go back on my next trip to Detroit.
Written March 16, 2024
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Mike X
Chicago4006 contributions
Oct 2024 • couples
Nyumbani and kumuhana were good but much better with the spicy sauce so make sure you ask for some. Certainly give this place a try if you've never had East African food. It was packed at 5pm so get there early.
Written October 19, 2024
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annielf
Argyll and Bute290 contributions
Aug 2022 • none
Brother and his wife recommended this restaurant so 5 of us went for a late Sunday lunch. I had the Kuku which was very tasty - the chicken, the plantains, beans, and rice were all very tasty. The staff was very friendly and service was faultless.I will return on future visits to Detroit.
Written August 21, 2022
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WisTrippers
Wisconsin402 contributions
Mar 2024 • business
Was a bit leery when a coworker suggested East African food as I had never eaten this cuisine before. But he was driving and paying so I was in. Place is smaller but is nicely decorated and has a good vibe. Staff very friendly. I ordered JI Passion Fruit to drink. Like a cross between mango and pineapple without pineapple’s excessive sweetness and “thickness”, very refreshing. For my meal I ordered KUMUHANA which is marinated grilled chicken with coconut rice, corn salad, fried plantains, and stewed yellow beans. Not a fan of the beans, but everything else was very good. Parking is on street and can be tricky, but this place is worth it.
Written March 27, 2024
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IA_Hawks
2261 contributions
May 2024 • couples
Not far from downtown Detroit, Baobab Fare is a smallish restaurant that serves delicious East African dishes.
The Samusa appetizers along with the Intore and Samaki entrees were all excellent.... delicious and filling, but not stuffing.
I'd love to visit again, next time we are in Detroit.
Written June 4, 2024
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Jamie P
76 contributions
Mar 2023 • friends
Delicious food. Lot of use of nuts. We tried all the meat/dish dishes which were tasty and tender. The guacamole dessert was interesting and very nice. Only issue is it's very busy and seating is limited. Would highly recommend this place.
Written February 14, 2024
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NikaNumber1
Royal Oak10247 contributions
Jun 2022 • couples
Such an intriguing menu and the pics are making me want the food even more.
Cute and fun interior.
Started off with Kuku, Kumuhana, peanut stewed spinach, Ji passion fruit, Tamu and coco mango. $70.18.
The passion fruit is not bad, not too sweet and it’s made sweet with cane sugar.
The kuku is tender and nicely flavored and yummy.
The kumuhana is decent, a bit lacking in flavor for me. The corn salad is good, the yellow beans and the plaintains are so-so. The coconut rice is flaky, light and flavorless.
The spinach is also not too
The avocado passion fruit pudding was the better part of my meal, nicely tart from the passion fruit, smoothness from the avocado, so delicious and refreshing too.
I would get the Kuku and the tamu again. Service isn’t bad here.
Written June 17, 2022
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Motowners
135 contributions
Apr 2022 • none
Never having eaten Burudian food before, I did not know what to expect. We tried the goat and fish dishes with the small chicken side and the spinach side. Very flavorful, but more subtle than I would have expected from such descriptors as "spicy, crispy fish." Small menu. Very busy but the waitress seemed to have it all under control with several runners getting the meals out quickly.
Written April 10, 2022
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Heather B
Waterford141 contributions
Jun 2023 • couples
Like many people I had never tried African food before. Wow, it was amazing! We tried the goat shank and the braised beef. Both delicious with rice and veggies enough to take home a second helping. The beans were great as was the spinach. We will be back again.
Written June 3, 2023
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Lisa S
Detroit424 contributions
May 2024 • couples
This African restaurant is well worth visiting. The food was wonderful and I would love to return and try other dishes. I also appreciated the interesting and tasty hot tea options. A very special place.
Written August 15, 2024
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Traveling E
Colorado Springs1 contribution
Mar 2023 • family
Delicious!!!!! Go there. Had the eggplant stew. My husband had the grilled chicken. Do not miss this gem. We started the day at the Institute of Art and then Modern art museum. This was great place for lunch. Staff was so nice and the restaurant is really cool.
Written March 16, 2023
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Ry A
Flowery Branch262 contributions
Oct 2024 • solo
The guide for my Fisher Building tour suggested Baobab Fare for lunch after the tour. Wonderful food. Now I know why the have been nominated for a Beard Award. They are deserving of the award.
Written October 26, 2024
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FarAway817536
9 contributions
May 2024 • family
The staff were friendly and helpful to explain some items. Offered samples of tea when undecided. The portion was
Large and full of flavor.
Written May 21, 2024
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schatz8762
17 contributions
Nov 2023 • couples
Cozy, warm place with excellent food and service! We had a gift card that did not work on-line but they quickly honored it with out a problem. Food was excellent! Service too! Would be nice if they had Tusker Beer and wine!
Written December 3, 2023
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