Yassa African Restaurant Menu
Thiebou Diene
Thiebou Diene (Ceebu Jën) is Senegal’s national dish and the heart of Senegalese home cooking. Its name means “rice and fish” in Wolof, but the dish is much more than that. It begins with fresh whole fish traditionally stuffed with a fragrant herb and garlic paste (rof) slowly simmered in a rich tomato-based broth infused with onions, garlic, parsley, and warm West African spices. Large seasonal vegetables such as carrot, cassava, cabbage, eggplant are gently cooked in the same pot, allowing every ingredient to absorb deep, savory flavor. The rice is cooked directly in the seasoned broth, turning a vibrant red and soaking up all the essence of the fish and vegetables. Served family-style on a large platter, Thiebou Diene represents togetherness, hospitality, and tradition meant to be shared, eaten by hand, and enjoyed slowly. This iconic dish reflects Senegal’s coastal heritage, agricultural abundance, and centuries-old culinary techniques passed down through generations.
Weekday Lunch Special - Ends 3:00 PM
Dibi Chicken- Lunch Special
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.
Yassa Chicken - White Meat- Lunch Special
Yassa Fish Filet (Tilapia)- Lunch Special
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!
Yassa Lamb - Lunch Special
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
Yassa Chicken Dark Meat - Lunch Special
Popular Items
Bold. Flavorful. Irresistible. Tender dark meat chicken, marinated in spices and slow-cooked to perfection, then finished with golden caramelized onions for the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Dibi Chicken Senegal
A classic Senegalese grilled chicken dish, marinated with traditional spices and slowly grilled over open flame until juicy, tender, and lightly smoky. Finished with Yassa’s signature onion sauce, it delivers bold, comforting flavors that reflect the heart of Senegalese street-style cooking.
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.
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.
Baobab (Bouye)
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!
Honey Dew & Pinapple
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.
Bissap (Hibiscus)
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.
Juice & 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.
Coconut Juice with Pulp
Pineapple Juice
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
Pepsi
Sprite
Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
Ginger Ale
Crush Orange
Diet Coke
Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
Diet Pepsi
Water Bottle
Fanta Strawberry
Liberate your every day with fizzy and refreshing fruit-flavored Fanta soda pop
Fanta Pineapple
Liberate your every day with fizzy and refreshing fruit-flavored Fanta soda pop
Fanta Orange
Liberate your every day with fizzy and refreshing fruit-flavored Fanta soda pop
Brisk Lemon Ice Tea
S.Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water
Appetizer
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!
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!
Stews (Recommend Fufu or White Rice)
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.
Thiou Curry Chicken & Lamb
Thiou Curry Lamb
Thiou Curry Shrimp
Maffe (Peanut Butter Stew)
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.
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.
Dinner
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.
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
Dibi Chicken Senegal
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.
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.
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.
1 Snapper Fillet
A fresh snapper fillet marinated in a vibrant blend of onions, garlic, mustard, lemon, and the chef’s signature spices.
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!
Grilled Chicken Kebab
Tender chunks of chicken marinated in a rich blend of herbs, garlic, and spices, then grilled to juicy perfection on skewers.
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.
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.
Yassa Chicken & Lamb
1 Talapia Filet & 1/2 Shrimp
Yassa Shrimp
1 Snapper Fillet & 1/2 Shrimp
Side Order & Add-ons
Fufu
Djolof Rice
Aloco (Fried Plantain)
Steamed Cabbage
White Rice
Lettuce & Tomato
Vermicelle
French Fries
Couscous
Attike
Large Djolof Rice
Large White Rice
Large Aloco - (Fried Plantain)
Large Steamed Cabbage
Large Couscous
Large French Fries
Large Vermicelle
Large Lettuce & Tomato
Large Attike
Add-on Extra onions
Add-on Nem Sauce
Add-on House Salad Dressing
Add-on Hot Sauce
Vegetarian
Dessert
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.
Carmel 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.