Me. Still wondering: THIEBOU DIENNE or MAFE YAP? |
Something I genuinely love about Warsaw is its (still fledgling) diversity. In every single sense of this word. I do realize that our capital is totally different from the Western European metropolises but it is somehow a reason to be happy. We can maintain our spirit and still welcome other cultures. Like African, for instance. It is not as easy to find an African bar in Warsaw as it is in Paris or Brussels. But when there is a will there is a way;) trust me- once you find it you won't be disappointed.
It's been quite a while I discovered Cafe Baobab in Praga district. I tried Pastellas (some kind of dumplings with fish and parsley filling) and Boulettes de poisson (balls made of fish fried in deep oil) served with delicious tomato sauce and I shortly became heavily addicted to Senegalese food.
There are not many dishes to choose from but you can be sure that you'll eat freshly prepared food. One thing is certain: you better forget about any diet for the next tens of minutes;)
Once you enter the place you'll feel like home, I bet my finger on it:) the place is not very spacious what makes it pretty cozy. Senegalese folk beats softly interweave with modern tunes from the Dark Continent in the background. The difference between an average fast food bar or restaurant in the city center and Cafe Baobab is that in this offbeat African place you don't even want to rush. You just wish to enjoy the blissful peace of this marvelous cafe.
MENU IS AVAILABLE IN FRENCH, POLISH AND ENGLISH |
Mafe |
Once you enter the place you'll feel like home, I bet my finger on it:) the place is not very spacious what makes it pretty cozy. Senegalese folk beats softly interweave with modern tunes from the Dark Continent in the background. The difference between an average fast food bar or restaurant in the city center and Cafe Baobab is that in this offbeat African place you don't even want to rush. You just wish to enjoy the blissful peace of this marvelous cafe.
my friend from France, Lison, drinking BISSAP |
Bissap-hibiscus juice- is an indisputable must once you pay a visit to Baobab. This fuchsia-red drink is a delicious combination of freshness and sweetness with a pinch of picquancy and bitterness.
Baobab is located on 31 Francuska st. in Praga district. It's pretty easy to get there from the city center (any tram that goes in Gocław/ Praga direction). Get off on Rondo Waszyngtona. From there it's a walkable distance.
Be benen yoon* in Baobab! :) |
Cafe Baobab is full of beautiful photos and African decorations*see you next time in Wolof language |