In search of a new favorite African spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top African spots around Portland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.
1. Kasbah Moroccan Cafe
Topping the list is Kasbah Moroccan Cafe. Located at 201 N.W. Davis St. in Old Town-Chinatown, the tea room, Moroccan and Mediterranean spot is the highest rated African restaurant in Portland, boasting five stars out of 199 reviews on Yelp.
Of the cafe, Yelper Edward L. wrote, "Moroccan mint tea and coffee will change your life. The amount of love they place in these simple pleasures is amazing. The tea is sweet, minty, and feels like you are participating in something special and unique. The coffee is thick, a bit grainy, but absolutely delicious. Further, the folks here are genuine and lovely to talk to. I'm excited to try to the food next!"
2. Tangier Moroccan and Mediterranean Cuisine
Old Town-Chinatown's Tangier Moroccan and Mediterranean Cuisine, located at 221 S.W. Pine St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Moroccan, Mediterranean and Lebanese spot 4.5 stars out of 327 reviews. The restaurant is located near the waterfront; order soups, salads, mezza, falafel and more.
3. Akadi
Akadi, an African spot in Boise, is another much-loved go-to, with five stars out of 61 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3601 N.E. Martin Luther King Blvd. to see for yourself. The restaurant specializes in West African cuisine, offering okra stew, poulet, gbofloto and more.
4. Marrakesh Restaurant
Over in Northwest, check out Marrakesh Restaurant, which has earned four stars out of 443 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Moroccan and African spot, which offers desserts and more, at 1201 N.W. 21st Ave. Couscous, lentils, lamb and more make up these flavorful Marrakesh dishes. The restaurant also features belly dancing.
5. Abyssinian Kitchen
And then there's Abyssinian Kitchen, a Hosford-Abernethy favorite with 4.5 stars out of 134 reviews. Stop by 2625 S.E. 21st Ave. to hit up the Ethiopian and vegan spot, which offers desserts and more, next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings. The restaurant uses locally sourced produce and authentic spice blends in a variety of lamb, beef, fish, poultry and vegetarian dishes.
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