Badou Sengalese Cuisine - Chicago

Okay first off..... WOW. I will be the first to admit I didn't think I'd like this food.. and boy was I wrong. Badou Senegalese was the only option for food during the Jauz Block Party event this weekend at Plumbers Hall in the west loop. We weren't sure if this is what we were in the mood for, but we were starving. I'm SO glad we gave this place a shot!! To split, me and my friend ordered the Jerk Chicken, Plantains, and some fried goodness that included a veggie Boulette and a meat filled Pastel. OMG. We devoured this plate.. everything was so flavorful. The jerk chicken.. now my friend does not like spicy foods but she also could not stop eating this! The plantains were a little cold but we were eating this supppper late, and they were still tasty. The boulette... was incredible. This may sound weird but I kept saying it tasted like minestrone soup, but in fried ball form. The description might not be great, but the meal was. Overall... I will definitely not be skipping out next time I see this place at an event. If I'm in the area too I will definitely be stopping in to try some more items!

Had a great meal at Badou's, in his new location. Badou himself was super friendly, and really enjoyed the plantain and red snapper. Restaurant is BYOB, so bring your preferred tipple and they'll get you glasses

This place was such a pleasant surprise. Food was 10/10, staff was precious and price was right. The owner was out sick so his wife was in the kitchen, so things were a little slower than usual. But she apologized and gave us a heads up as we came in so expectations were set. That alone was better service than most restaurants I've been to. Got the chicken and peas and a few other menu staples plates were licked CLEAN after. We've been back a few times since this place has a permanent place on our restaurant rotation forever.

I had many Senegalese foods in CHciaog, but by far Badou is the best of all He is a chef who makes food with love and is the kindest person you can meet. He puts the flavor in all Senegalese dishes and is welcoming, I love his food, and the vegetarian this is great. Go to Howard street and eat at Badou.

I had an absolutely wonderful experience. My selection was absolutely wonderful. I had the grilled lamb with caramelized onions, grilled yellow, and red peppers over saffron rice. The restaurant has a wide selection of fresh juices. I selected the ginger juice with a hint of pineapple. The service was exceptional. It's a family owned business and the owner and his wife are so hospitable. It's like being in their home. The ambience was very traditional Senegalese setting. With Senegalese artwork, sounds of 70's Senegalese music, and all the feelings, sounds and sights of being on the continent of Africa.