Danesh I.
Yelp
A really unique and delicious experience. Waly-Fay offers a nice sample of West African cuisine in a hip, chic, and trendy space.
This is a perfect date night spot or a place to celebrate with friends. The restaurant is large enough to accommodate a big group, but dimly lit enough to provide a cozy and intimate ambiance.
Finding an English speaking waiter may be a bit difficult, but the staff are extremely friendly and will not judge you if you resort to pointing and hand gestures to get through the ordering process.
The food is exceptional, and while Waly-Fay does not give the impression of being a "hole-in-wall", but it certainly has delicious, unique, and authentic Sengalese food.
During my visit, I sampled the the cod fish cakes, shredded beef skewer in a peanut based sauce, and the fish pastries as starters, and they were all exceptional! For entrees, I tried the Nigerian shrimp and the meat skewers (chicken, beef, and lamb) along with a side of semolina and plantains. The food was fantastic and accompanied by the house hot sauce, which is not for the faint of heart, it was a great change of pace from traditional French cuisine. You can certainly expect a meal with a lot of love and exceptional flavor.
A wonderful stop on any visits to Paris, and I can't wait to come back with my wife on any future trips.