Bennachin Restaurant

Bennachin Restaurant serves African dishes inspired by the cooking of Gambia and Cameroon, with a menu built around stews, rice dishes, grilled and baked chicken, lamb, tilapia and shrimp. Signature plates include African jambalaya (jollof rice), Sisay Singho baked chicken with fried plantains and coconut rice, and black-eyed pea fritters called akara. The restaurant has been in business since 1992, starting in Old Metairie before moving to the French Quarter.

The room is small and friendly, and the menu includes vegetarian and vegan options, with some entrees available without meat. Lunch specials are offered daily, and the kitchen also serves soups, appetizers, side dishes and a few desserts. Orders can be placed online or by phone, and the restaurant is at 1212 Royal Street in New Orleans, with late hours on Thursdays.