Yassa African Restaurant 3511 South King Drive
Featured Items
Yassa Chicken
Yassa Chicken – A West African classic! Tender chicken marinated in fresh lemon juice, mustard, and spices, then slow-cooked with caramelized onions for a rich, tangy, and savory flavor. We recommend enjoying this flavorful dish with a side of fluffy white rice.
Yassa Lamb
Our Yassa Lamb features lamb chops marinated in a flavorful mix of onions, garlic, mustard, lemon, and our chef’s unique spice blend. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish offers a bold, tangy, and savory experience that embodies the heart of Senegalese cuisine
$27.00
Popular Items
Dibi Lamb Senegal
Our Dibi Lamb Senegal is our top seller for lamb lovers, featuring tender lamb chops marinated in a flavorful blend of onions, garlic, mustard, lemon, and spices. The marinated lamb is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the bold, tangy flavors to develop. The chops are then cut into smaller pieces and cooked with onions, which caramelize beautifully, adding a rich sweetness to the dish.
$27.00Yassa Lamb
Our Yassa Lamb features lamb chops marinated in a flavorful mix of onions, garlic, mustard, lemon, and our chef’s unique spice blend. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish offers a bold, tangy, and savory experience that embodies the heart of Senegalese cuisine
$27.00Yassa Fish Tilapia
$22.00Yassa Red Snapper (1- 2 lbs)
$32.00Thiou Curry Chicken
$20.00Saka Saka
$24.00Yassa Chicken
Yassa Chicken – A West African classic! Tender chicken marinated in fresh lemon juice, mustard, and spices, then slow-cooked with caramelized onions for a rich, tangy, and savory flavor. We recommend enjoying this flavorful dish with a side of fluffy white rice.
Beverage
Traditional Senegalese Beverages
Ginger
An authentic Senegalese beverage made with fresh ginger root, offering a bold and spicy kick balanced by a touch of sweetness. This refreshing drink not only revitalizes your senses but also provides numerous health benefits. Known to aid digestion, boost immunity, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation, ginger makes this beverage as nourishing as it is flavorful. A true taste of West African tradition.
Bissap (Sorrel)
Bissap is a traditional Senegalese drink made from dried hibiscus petals. Known for its vibrant red color, bissap has a refreshing sweet and tangy flavor, often enhanced with hints of mint or vanilla. It is typically served chilled, making it a perfect complement to warm meals or a refreshing standalone drink. Packed with antioxidants and rich in vitamin C, bissap is not only delicious but also nourishing, offering a taste of Senegalese culture in every sip.
Baobab
A traditional Senegalese drink made from the fruit of the baobab tree, known for its rich nutrients and refreshing taste. This creamy, slightly tangy juice is blended with milk and sweetened for a smooth, delicious flavor with hints of citrus and vanilla. Packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber, it’s both nourishing and delicious!
Honey Dew & Pinapple
Honeydew and pineapple juice is a refreshing blend of sweet, juicy honeydew melon and tangy pineapple. This vibrant drink combines the mellow, hydrating flavor of honeydew with the tropical zest of pineapple, creating a perfectly balanced, naturally sweet beverage. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, it’s not only delicious but also nourishing, making it an excellent choice for cooling down on a warm day or as a refreshing accompaniment to meals.
Juice & Soft Drinks
Appetizer
Nem
Golden and crispy, our Senegalese-inspired nems are filled with a savory mix of seasoned ground beef, chicken, shrimp, and fresh vegetables, all wrapped in a delicate pastry. Deep-fried to perfection and served with a tangy dipping sauce, they’re the perfect blend of flavor and crunch—great as a starter or a satisfying snack!
$2.50Fataya
Crispy and golden, our Senegalese fataya are deep-fried turnovers filled with spiced salmon. Served with a tangy dipping sauce, these flavorful hand pies are the perfect appetizer or snack!
$2.50
Lunch Entree
Lunch Special
Dibi Chicken- Lunch
Grilled chicken, marinated in a flavorful mix of spices, including garlic, onion, and mustard, is cooked over an open flame. The grilling process gives the chicken a smoky, charred flavor on the outside while keeping it tender and juicy on the inside. It's often served with sides like fried plantains, rice, or salad, making it a popular and satisfying dish in Senegal.
$11.00Yassa Chicken - Dark Meat
Tender chicken thigh marinated in a tangy mix of mustard, onions, and citrus, then simmered to perfection in a flavorful sauce.
$11.00Yassa Chicken - White Meat
$13.00Yassa Fish Filet (Tilapia)
Tender tilapia fillet marinated in a zesty mix of onions, garlic, mustard, lemon, and our chef’s signature spice blend, then cooked to perfection. A flavorful, light dish that’s sure to delight your taste buds!
$13.00Yassa Lamb - Lunch
Our Yassa Lamb features lamb chops marinated in a flavorful mix of onions, garlic, mustard, lemon, and our chef’s unique spice blend. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish offers a bold, tangy, and savory experience that embodies the heart of Senegalese cuisine
$17.00
Dinner
Dinner Entree
1 Snapper Fillet
A fresh snapper fillet marinated in a vibrant blend of onions, garlic, mustard, lemon, and the chef’s signature spices.
$20.002 Talapia Fillet
Tender tilapia fillet marinated in a zesty mix of onions, garlic, mustard, lemon, and our chef’s signature spice blend, then cooked to perfection. A flavorful, light dish that’s sure to delight your taste buds!
$20.00Grilled Chicken Kebab
Tender chunks of chicken marinated in a rich blend of herbs, garlic, and spices, then grilled to juicy perfection on skewers.
$20.00Dibi Chicken
Grilled chicken, marinated in a flavorful mix of spices, including garlic, onion, and mustard, is cooked over an open flame. The grilling process gives the chicken a smoky, charred flavor on the outside while keeping it tender and juicy on the inside. It's often served with sides like fried plantains, rice, or salad, making it a popular and satisfying dish in Senegal.
$20.00Dibi Lamb Senegal
Our Dibi Lamb Senegal is our top seller for lamb lovers, featuring tender lamb chops marinated in a flavorful blend of onions, garlic, mustard, lemon, and spices. The marinated lamb is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the bold, tangy flavors to develop. The chops are then cut into smaller pieces and cooked with onions, which caramelize beautifully, adding a rich sweetness to the dish.
$27.00House Lamb $27
$27.00House Thiebou Ganaar
$22.00House Tiebu Djeun
$24.00Veggie Meal
$20.00Yassa Chicken
Yassa Chicken – A West African classic! Tender chicken marinated in fresh lemon juice, mustard, and spices, then slow-cooked with caramelized onions for a rich, tangy, and savory flavor. We recommend enjoying this flavorful dish with a side of fluffy white rice.
Yassa Chicken & Lamb
$25.00Yassa Fish Tilapia
$22.001 Talapia Filet & 1/2 Shrimp
$24.00Yassa Lamb
Our Yassa Lamb features lamb chops marinated in a flavorful mix of onions, garlic, mustard, lemon, and our chef’s unique spice blend. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish offers a bold, tangy, and savory experience that embodies the heart of Senegalese cuisine
$27.00Yassa Shrimp
$25.001 Snapper Fillet & 1/2 Shrimp
$33.00Yassa Red Snapper (1- 2 lbs)
$32.00Grilled Fish (Whole Talapia)
A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring a whole tilapia marinated in a zesty blend of onions, garlic, mustard, and citrus, then grilled to perfection. Typically served with a side of white rice, this traditional Senegalese favorite delivers a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and smoky flavors.
$22.00Grilled Fish (Whole Snapper)
A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring a whole Red Snapper marinated in a zesty blend of onions, garlic, mustard, and citrus, then grilled to perfection. Typically served with a side of white rice, this traditional Senegalese favorite delivers a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and smoky flavors.
$32.00
Catering Menu
APPETIZERS
Fataya (Salmon Patty )
Crispy and golden, our Senegalese fataya are deep-fried turnovers filled with spiced salmon. Served with a tangy dipping sauce, these flavorful hand pies are the perfect appetizer or snack!
$2.50Nem
Golden and crispy, our Senegalese-inspired nems are filled with a savory mix of seasoned ground beef, chicken, shrimp, and fresh vegetables, all wrapped in a delicate pastry. Deep-fried to perfection and served with a tangy dipping sauce, they’re the perfect blend of flavor and crunch—great as a starter or a satisfying snack.
$2.50
MAIN COURSES
YASSA DIBI CHICKEN
Grilled chicken marinated in garlic, onion, and mustard, cooked over an open flame for a smoky, charred exterior and tender, juicy interior. Often served with fried plantains, rice, or salad, it's a popular, flavorful Senegalese dish.
$140.00YASSA LAMB - CATERING
Yassa Lamb features tender lamb chops marinated in onions, garlic, mustard, lemon, and spices, then slow-cooked to perfection for a bold, tangy, and savory Senegalese flavor.
$175.00YASSA FILLET- CATERING
Fried tilapia fillet, steamed with onions, bell peppers, garlic, mustard, lemon, and spices for a tender, flavorful dish.
$140.00YASSA FISH (WHOLE TILAPIA)
A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring a whole tilapia, marinated in a zesty blend of onions, garlic, mustard, and citrus, then grilled to perfection. The whole fish is cut into three pieces for easy enjoyment, delivering a perfect balance of tangy, savory, and smoky flavors.
$290.00GRILLED CHICKEN KABOB ($5 PER STICK)
Tender pieces of marinated chicken, onions, and bell peppers on a skewered shish kabob, grilled to perfection with a blend of aromatic spices
$5.00