Joloff
A cozy, family-run Brooklyn spot serving classic Senegalese dishes, like tender lamb mafe, surrounded by colorful art.
- Mon, Wed – Thu, Sat – Sun, 13:00 – 20:30; Fri, 14:00 – 20:30
- 1168 Bedford Avenue
- 4.5 (479 reviews)
Description
Active in Brooklyn since the 1990s, this neighborhood fixture is lined with traditional fabrics that complement its bright walls. The menu highlights West African staples, including Tiebou Jeun, the national dish of Senegal, alongside grilled dibbi and chicken with okra and tomato. Portions are notably hearty—an order of Mafe Yapp (lamb peanut stew) and Joloff rice can easily feed two, and groups frequently split entrees. The owners often check in on tables personally, grounding the space in straightforward, long-term hospitality.
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Offers takeout