Chez Jacob
A cozy Harlem spot serving hearty, traditional Senegalese dishes like flavorful lamb jollof and whole red snapper.
- Mon – Sat, 11:00 – 01:00 (+1); Sun, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1)
- $$
- 2479 Frederick Douglass Blvd
- 4.3 (441 reviews)
Description
This neighborhood venue offers a taste of Senegal at reasonable prices compared to nearby spots. The kitchen delivers generous portions, though consistency can vary—ranging from highly praised, deeply seasoned classics with genuinely fiery hot sauce to occasional slips like burnt plantains. Service is highly unpredictable, swinging between welcoming warmth and long stretches of being ignored. For those waiting on takeout, the kitchen serves attaya, a traditional Senegalese tea, to drink during the wait.