Rice
Jollof Rice
Slow-cooked rice simmered in a rich tomato and pepper sauce — a West African staple done right.
Guests come back for the Dibi Mouton—juicy, generously portioned mutton—and whole fried fish with jollof rice. Casual, cozy dining on 116th Street.
A taste of what awaits at 239 W 116th St in New York.




Recent reviews mention flavor variety, fresh seafood, and portions large enough to share.
"Each and every item was delicious, and it was such a variety of flavors. We had the Dibi Mouton, which was extremely juicy and flavorful. Just keep in mind, the mutton quantity is quite large…"
"So good! The location itself is quite small and they ran out of alot of their seafood options but still what we ordered slapped. We got the fried, whole fish with jollof rice. The fish was super fresh and crispy yet flatlet on the inside…"
"La Savane d'Afrique is serving some of the most delicious dishes from western sub saharan Africa with the attieké, alloco, multiple types of grilled meat, and fish. The food was absolutely delicious…"
239 W 116th St, New York, NY 10026. Dine-in and takeout available. Hours vary—call before visiting.