Senegalese Food in Harlem With Lamb Jollof and Red Snapper
Taste comforting Senegalese food in Harlem, featuring spiced lamb jollof and fried whole red snapper late into the night.
🍲 Lamb Jollof and Attaya Tea
Generous plates of traditional Senegalese food in Harlem draw hungry diners to Chez Jacob along Frederick Douglass Boulevard. The kitchen specializes in authentic West African comfort dishes that arrive in large portions designed for sharing across the table.
Signature orders center on seasoned lamb jollof rice and whole red snapper fried crisp, accompanied by spicy onions and plantains. The house hot sauce is genuinely fiery and sharp, while anyone waiting for a takeout parcel receives a complimentary cup of hot attaya tea.
Service moves at a measured pace that rewards patience during busy evening dinner rushes. Tables welcome guests daily starting at 11 AM, with the kitchen staying active until 1 AM from Monday through Saturday and until midnight on Sunday.
