African Restaurant Jollof Kitchen

Gambia is a small country surrounded by Senegal, with territory only along the Gambia River. It has an area similar to Akita Prefecture and a population of approximately 2.28 million. Gambia has an ethnic composition similar to that of Senegal, with groups such as the Mandinka, Wolof, and Fula residing there. The cuisine in Gambia often shares similarities with the broader West African cuisine. There are two main styles of cooking: one is 'staple 1 + stew 1' (in the language of Gambia's main ethnic groups, it is called Sussu). The second style of cooking is 'one-pot dishes' (like pilaf).

In Gambia, rice is commonly eaten. White rice is called Nyankatan in Wolof and Nyankatang in Mandinka. It is also mixed with peanuts. Additionally, the type of dish where cooked rice is served with a thick or sticky stew, known as 'bukkake meshi', is similar to other countries in West Africa. Furthermore, Benachin (Wolof; in Mandinka, it is called Benachin) means 'one pot dish', referring to a rice dish cooked with fish or meat. Benachin is known as Cheb in Senegal, Jollof rice in English-speaking countries, and Riz Gras in French-speaking countries. It is a colorful dish often prepared for celebrations. Staple foods made from root vegetables include fufu, a dough-like food made from cassava or yam.

Meat (chicken or beef) or fish, tomatoes, vegetables, also known as Jollof rice. Benachin means 'one pot' in the Gambian language. It is a rice dish cooked with tomatoes and vegetables topped with spicy meat.

A sauce with peanut flavor made from peanut butter, chicken, and vegetables (a rice version is also available). It is a sauce that originated from Senegal and Gambia. It is eaten with white rice or yam, along with fish or meat. The photo shows fufu topped with domoda. Fufu is a traditional dish mainly consumed in West and Central Africa. It is made by crushing starchy vegetables and kneading them in hot water, and is enjoyed as a staple food served with soups and stews in West and Central African countries.

This dish features chicken and onions marinated in mustard and herb spices, then sautéed. It is well-seasoned and sure to go well with rice. It can also be enjoyed as a salad.

This dish features beef and onions marinated in mustard and herb spices, then stir-fried. It is well-seasoned and sure to go well with rice. It can also be enjoyed as a salad-like dish.

Palm oil stew with okra, beef, seafood, etc. It is very spicy and has a unique flavor, but once you eat it, you will be hooked. It is recommended to enjoy other Gambian dishes before ordering Super Kanja.

A greedy plate with 2 main dishes from the regular menu: Domoda with Rice, Chicken Afra, Salad, Today's Special

A pie crust filled with chicken filling. One of the popular menu items that pairs well with drinks. The moment you take a bite, the aroma of herbs spreads in your mouth, delicious♪

Chakery (a classic dessert from Gambia) has a mildly sweet and refreshing taste. It has a textural accent and is a dessert similar to drinking yogurt.

A collaboration between Japan's traditional sweet 'Dango' and the aromatic Domoda sauce from Gambian cuisine! The creamy peanut sauce and spiced flavors perfectly match the chewy Dango! Enjoy this unique cultural encounter that you can only experience here.