(215) 386-0700
4002 Chestnut St
Philadelphia,
PA
19104
39.9555
-75.2025
Neighborhoods: Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia
What People Are Saying About Fatou & Fama
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Fatou's soul food and Caribbean cuisine--barbecue chicken, spicy jerk chicken and tender curried goat--are as good as any in the city. Try pastels, crisp pockets of dough filled with spicy fish or beef. Definitely order a side of fried plantains. Chebujen, Senegal's national dish, is a savory, daily stew of mackerel and herbs on couscous. Don't miss maafe, peanut butter-dressed chicken or lamb, or the tasty, onion and lemon-infused yassa chicken or shrimp.
08/11/08
Good ethnic food, no long waits.
by greedygirl215
After reading the other 2 reviews I was skeptical about going when my Aunt suggested it for dinner with the family. The restaurant isn't that big, and extremely casual, the usual eatin or take out spot , It was five of us so they pushed two tables together. Like I said we had dinner, entrees, we decided against the buffet just because after reading the menu we wanted to try the entrees. The food was delicious, I had the brown stewed chicken, rice and beans, and fried plantains. My family had everything from the Grilled Tilapia to the Lamb w/ Spinach Sauce. All was absolutely delicious and the Candied Yams were soooo good. Our waitress was very charming. There were options for drinks, like ginger beer some juices and some other drinks (maybe african). I don't recall seeing any listings of alcoholic drinks but with all the different spices, the unlimited water pitcher they serve is a necessity . I will definitely go again, either eat in or take out ...
- Pros: Good Food Relatively Fast, and Good Value
- Cons: Ambience needs improvement
05/06/04
Delicious Unique food
by dree2121
While the buffet is a good way to introduce yourself to the food at Fatou and Fama, I recommend ordering an entree from the menu. The food is great and this is truly a great unique place to dine! Staff is very friendly as well.
- Pros: unique delicious food
03/12/04
This the Review to Read
by tanishya
I am an expert of good eating. I only eat at the BEST TASTING restaurants around. Trust me, Fautou & Fama's is more that a delight. The food is excellent, whether eating the fish, lamb, or chicken dishes. Fautou is a master of African Senegalese cooking and more. Warm place and friendly service. When you know good tasting and well prepared food, you should visit Fatou & Fama's. You'll go again and again. I've have. Wishes of continued success Fatou & Fama's. Thank you for GOOOOD food.
- Pros: well prepared food, good variety menu, the best plantains
The Details on Fatou & Fama
The Extras:
The restaurant also offers a very popular, reasonably priced takeout.
What To Drink:
Wash everything down with a snappy cocktail of bissap and ginger juice.
Smoking Permitted:
No
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