"Eating at Akadi always feels like a party: the giant portions built for sharing, the no-holds-barred flavors, and the buzzy, always-packed, giant dining room in a converted industrial building. This is Portland's only sit-down West African restaurant, drawing from owner Fatou Ouattara's native Ivory Coast as well as Burkina Faso, Ghana, Senegal, Nigeria, Mali, and beyond."
"The jollof meal ($25 to $35) is usually the restaurant's recommendation for first-timers - jammy, peppery rice, a side of beautifully caramelized plantains, and your choice of protein. Go for the bone-in lamb shank draped in a tomatoey sauce, which pairs well with the rice and is good for dipping the plantains into."
"The beverages here are just as special as the food, with a cocktail list that draws from West African flavors, with nearly all priced around $14. My favorite is the Yop City, a gin cocktail with soursop and baobab syrup that's got an intriguing savoriness, and the Djeli Mango, which blends tequila and bright mango with African spices."
Akadi, owned by Fatou Ouattara, serves West African cuisine drawing from Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Senegal, Nigeria, Mali, and beyond in a converted industrial building with a buzzy atmosphere. Signature dishes include a wings trio with three distinct sauces, jollof rice with caramelized plantains and protein options like bone-in lamb shank, whole peppered fish in peanut sauce, and stews like sauce okra served with fufu. The beverage program features West African-inspired cocktails around $14, Nigerian Star Beer, and South African wines. The restaurant's party-like environment, generous portions designed for sharing, and bold, no-holds-barred flavors create a lively dining experience. Reservations are recommended as tables fill quickly even on weekdays.
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