Calabash African Kitchen, located at 1750 South Rainbow Boulevard, Ste 8, Las Vegas, NV 89146, offers a delightful culinary journey through the flavors of West Africa. This restaurant is known for its authentic Senegambian dishes and warm, inviting atmosphere.
With a rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, Calabash African Kitchen is a popular choice for those seeking a unique dining experience. The restaurant is group-friendly and offers a diverse menu that caters to various tastes.
Operating Hours
- Sunday: 11:00 AM - 7:35 PM
- Monday: 11:00 AM - 7:35 PM
- Tuesday - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 7:35 PM
Popular Dishes
Calabash African Kitchen boasts a menu filled with flavorful and authentic dishes. Here are some of the most liked items:
- Oxtail Stew/Soup: Succulent slow-cooked tender oxtails in a rich blend of Senegambian seasonings served as a stew - $31.00
- Egusi Soup: Famous Nigerian soup with ground egusi seed, ugu & bitter leaves, red palm oil, smoked fish, crayfish, and spices - $26.00
- Tilapia: $25.00
Here's a more detailed look at some of the standout items on the menu:
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Appetizers
- Fataya-Pies / Empanadas: Savory Turnovers/Empanadas (2) with choice of filling served with side of Calabash chili sauce - $9.00
- Fried Plantains: Sweet ripe plantains fried to perfection. Crisp on the outside and soft on the inside - $8.00
- Senegalese Egg Rolls (2) “Neem”: Egg rolls (2) with beef, shrimp, and spicy vermicelli filling served with spring roll sauce - $9.00
- Chicken Wings: 6 chicken wings with our authentic Calabash spices. Served with Fries - $14.00
- Black Eyed Pea Fritters “Akara”: Blacked-Eyed pea fritters served with a savory onion sauce. A vegetarian delight! - $9.00
- Puff Puff "Beignets": Very popular West African street food made from fried dough. Both delicious and filling! - $7.00
For those who want to sample a bit of everything, the Appetizer Sampler Platter is an excellent choice. It includes a large platter with Fataya Pies (4), Neem (3), Akara, Fried Plantains, and their dipping sauces, perfect for tasting & sharing! - $32.00
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Main Dishes
- Jollof Rice "Cheb / Benachin": Boldly flavored and most celebrated West African rice dish with choice of meat, vegetables and rice simmered in tomato base. This hearty one-pot meal is the National dish of SeneGambia - $21.00
- Okra Stew "Soup Kanja": Traditional Gambian dish where gumbo finds its roots. Chopped okra stewed, lamb, smoked fish, palm oil, and spices. Served with one choice of side - $20.00
- Peanut Butter Stew "Mafe / Domoda": A hearty delicious peanut butter soup with choice of meat,vegetables, and spices. Served with choice of side - $20.00
- Red Stew “Chu”: Traditional Senegambian tomato-based stew with spiced vegetables. Served with one choice of side - $20.00
- Cassava Leaf Stew "Palasas": Chopped cassava leaves stewed with lamb, palm oil, spices, and ground peanuts. Served with choice side - $20.00
- Bean Stew "Ndembe": Black eyed pea stew cooked with onions, bell peppers, garlic, and homemade seasonings - $19.00
- Goat Pepper Soup: A bold and light African soup with Goat meat chunks, ginger, mint, peppers, and spices. Served with one choice of side - $28.00
From The Grill
- Yassa: Char-grilled meat marinated in garlic, ginger, Cajun, lemon, authentic Calabash seasonings, covered with tangy caramelized onion on a bed of rice - $21.00
- Grilled Meat “Dibi / Afra / Suya”: Popular SeneGambian street food marinated in authentic Calabash seasonings and char-grilled - $21.00
- Red Snapper: Whole Red Snapper either Grilled or Fried marinated with authentic Calabash seasonings. Served with onion confit, salsa, and one choice of side. Extra large size fish only right now! - $34.00
The Grilled Meat “Dibi / Afra / Suya” is a popular SeneGambian street food. It features meat marinated in authentic Calabash seasonings and char-grilled with pickled onions, spicy mustard, and choice of side. Grilled Chicken or whole Grilled Fish marinated in our authentic Calabash seasonings, covered in tangy caramelized onion on a bed of white rice.
Additional Information
Calabash African Kitchen offers a variety of sides to complement your meal, including the popular Side of Jollof Rice for $8.00.
They also offer refreshing beverages like Ginger Pineapple Juice ($7.00) and Hibiscus Juice "Bissap / Wonjo" ($7.00), and Baobab Juice " Bouye" ($7.00).
Note: Halal meats are used, but oxtail & chicken drumsticks are excluded. Non-Halal substitutes may be used on occasion when Halal is unavailable.
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