Des Ambassades

"I really wanted this place to be good but this is probably the worst lamb dish I’ve ever had. I got the maffe lamb. It came out smelling good, but the meat was RAW and COLD in the center. When I let the staff know, she didn’t really understand me and just brought me a different plate (felt like it was microwaved). The actual stew was just full of fat and bones, so the great pricing is not worth it. Super disappointing."

"Amazing place with a good vibe. The food is always on point and the atmosphere is always vibrant. The senegalese food is to die for. The breakfast is also pretty amazing with the croissants and the other pastries. The coffee was on spot and boy did we enjoy it. I highly recommend that they bring some Cafe Touba that would add a lot of value to the business."

"Update: I like that they renovated the place. It is brighter and more spacious, but during the winter months, it gets very cold inside as people open the door to come in. I had to keep my coat on. Foodwise, the grilled dibi lamb has remained the best dish on the menu. I do not like that the servers are not consistent with serving the bread and mayonnaise. Service is minimal and quite slow. Review from 3 years ago (4 star rating): this is one of my favorite West African (Senegalese) restaurants in NYC. I love anything "grilled" on the menu. On my last visit, the nems were tasty and the shell perfectly crisp. The pastries are sinfully delicious. However, the shawarma was not good. The pita was too soft. Also, the burger beef patty was dry and tasteless. Just stick with the grilled dishes on the menu. I like the restaurant's ambiance. The owner and servers are very welcoming."

"If you are in Harlem and you are looking for some tasty Senegalese food (Yassa, Thiep, etc) or fresh drinks (Bissap and so forth) and why not some good burgers, you must stop by! Ps. Of course, feel free to order in French!"