Little Baobab - The Africa Centre

Recently ate at Little Boabab with a few friends. The food was phenomenal, a spin on classic Senegalese dishes that make you feel like you never left Dakar. The tasting menu is also great value, allowing you to try a whole range of small bites before a main course that is sure to blow you away. To top it off, the dessert is the chef’s kiss. I’ve also come by here for lunch, and it didn’t miss. Looking forward to coming back!

We came here as we had tried the more street food pop up stall in Peckham Rye. Also my husband is Senegalese so very curious to try it as described more of a fine dining experience. We loved trying the traditional Senegalese food but plated differently. The flavours were not any different but rather intriguing. The baobab drink was our favourite. The server was so kind and assisted us throughout the whole experience. At dinner, they have a set menu which took around 2 hrs. We will definitely come back for the lunch menu, where plating is more in the traditional way.

Food was lovely but extremely lukewarm bordering on cold. We didn’t complain because we could see they were busy but everyone in the party had some form of cold food on their plate. One of our group’s food didn’t arrive and when we asked if she could have some plantain while she waited, we were told to share the plantain we had already ordered. We asked to remove one portion of £2 plantain from the bill but the waitress was extremely rude and said she wouldn’t do that and decided to remove the much larger service charge instead. Beignets were a little tough too. Overall Strange attitude, nice ambience though and if they figured out food temperature I would consider returning!

Beautiful space and atmosphere. The service was a little slow at times, e.g. when we asked for the bill, it took the waiter 5 minutes to bring it over. Sharing dishes were brought with no side plates. Cutlery wasn’t replenished after being taken away. The food was decently priced, especially for the area/location. But as an African, I wasn’t blown away.

I can't wait to go back to Little Baobab, little by name but definitely not by nature an introduction of new bold flavours to me. Having been to Senegal all beit for a day, I was intrigued to see what Chef Khadim might wow us with . The set menu was a delightful selection of wows, sweet and sour flavours with tantalising chilli which I was grateful to have on the side. We had the fried plantain with Bissap salt Akara pancake with tomato onion sauce and okra Lamb Mafe - lamb chops served with creamy mafe sauce, fried cassava puree and grilled carrots. Served with a side of rice which we were able to swap out for white jollof which was delicious next time I want to try the stuffed sea bream. To finish off I sampled the Chocolate millet cake with caramel peanut sauce, another trip into the unknown and I was pleasantly surprised and the sauce definitely did it for me Going to little Baobab is not just a walk into West Africa but a very welcome culinary education that I plan to continue by visiting again

Listen, this restaurant has THE BEST Senegalese food EXPERIENCE you'll EVER have in the UK. The food was delicious, real authentic senegal food. The service is impeccable. Thank you Alizè 😊 . The atmosphere was electric 😊 live music 🎶

The Africa Centre’s new Senegalese restaurant of on the ground floor offers a promising concept with lovely staff, but it struggles with early teething issues and a disorganized setup that detracts from the overall experience. When we arrived at 13:05, the team was still setting up for lunch service, leading to delays in taking orders and a slightly chaotic atmosphere. The open-plan kitchen contributed to the noise, with an incessant beeping from the kitchen that we had to request be turned off. Adding to the unsettled vibe, no background music was played initially, leaving the space feeling unfinished until later. Food and Drink: The food, however, was a highlight. The lamb in peanut sauce, reminiscent of a satay-style dish, was flavorful, and the sea bass with jollof seasoning was particularly well-executed. Drinks, sourced from the upstairs bar and billed separately, were a mixed experience in terms of process but not quality. The Uusa Vodka Mango and Chili long drink was refreshing, akin to a tropical mojito, while the Ruby, a hibiscus and ginger vodka concoction, balanced sweetness and spice nicely. For dessert, the Thiakry—a yogurt-based dish with millet, coconut, and raisins—was pleasant but felt more like a breakfast item than a satisfying end to the meal. Issues with the Payment System: The biggest issue was the overly complicated payment system. Drinks and food are billed separately, which results in diners needing to tap their cards twice. This created unnecessary delays, especially with larger groups splitting bills. The process should be streamlined to avoid long queues and double transactions, which marred what could have been a smooth dining experience. In summary, while the food and drinks show great potential, the disorganization at the start and the payment system need addressing to create a more seamless and enjoyable visit.

Delicious, wholesome Senegalese food in a beautiful, spacious African artsy setting. The staff are very nice and attentive, the menu is short which is always a plus for me. The Baobab cocktail is lovely and the Thiebou dishes gorgeous. Prices are very reasonable as well. Highly recommended, I'll be back !