African restaurants in Canada
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Horn of Africa
This slightly tattered, local Ethiopian hangout warrants a visit for excellent exotic stews and dishes eaten with injera, an East African flatbread. A combo platter offers samples from all over the menu, including some spicy chicken and succulent vegetarian options.
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Ethiopian House
It’s a packed and popular place with African-inspired murals on the walls, but there’s no silverware in sight as sherro wot (seasoned chickpeas) and gored-gored (spiced beef) are slathered onto wonderful moist injera (bread).
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Le Piton de la Fournaise
Le Piton de La Fournaise introduces Montréal to the cuisine of Île de la Réunion (which lies off the east coast of Madagascar). For a taste of the exotic, this bamboo- and flower-filled restaurant is it. The fragrant cuisine (spiced with turmeric, ginger, garlic and red pepper) shows influences of African, French and Indian dishes, though goes easy on the heat. The menu features only seven dishes, all expertly prepared, though shark curry and octopus stew are perennial favorites. BYOB. Reservations recommended.
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Nyala
While the slow-cooked goat stew and mafe (a spicy Creole-style chicken dish with tomato, ochre and hot chili) are menu mainstays at this 20-year-old city favorite, the recently added vegetarian buffet is making waves among veggies and carnivores alike. Available thrice weekly for dinner ($18.50), it’s a bargain $9.50 lunch (Tuesday to Sunday only) and includes stews, salads, tabbouleh and Ethiopian flat bread. Check out the colorful African décor and the traditional clay pots made by the owner.
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La Khaïma
For a taste of West Africa, head to this warm and welcoming Mauritanian spot. The friendly owner, in traditional dress, cooks up tasty slow-cooked recipes like spiced lentil soup and lamb or vegetables in peanut sauce over couscous. The menu changes regularly and features only a few dishes per day.
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