Pikine

Harlem & Upper Manhattan


Harlem's 116th St has become something of a Little Senegal in recent decades, with restaurants like Pikine serving up a taste of home to West African expats. Here you'll find all the classic Senegalese staples like thiebou djeun (a fish-and-cassava stew), domoda (tomato-based stew over vegetables) and excellent grilled lamb dishes. Come at lunch for the widest variety.

The dinner menu features mostly grilled items and, though the restaurant is small, it can feel deserted and lacking in atmosphere at night.


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