Baku's African Restaurant

Specializing in West African cuisine, Baku’s is a unique addition to Western Mass’ culinary scene. The ethnic dishes look, taste and smell as if they were imported straight out of Nigeria, Ononibaku’s home country, and allow diners to experience not only new kinds of food but also a new culture. One of the staple dishes at Baku’s is the pounded yam, considered the ultimate comfort food in Nigeria. Another principal dish is Akara, black-eyed pea fritters with a taste similar to potato latkes and a consistency that is vaguely reminiscent of hush puppies. Baku’s makes it impossible for its patrons not to love plantains, which they prepare in three different ways and serve with their infamous and highly touted mango salsa. The flagship food of Baku’s is a traditional jollof rice, which is served with almost every meal. Described as a seasoned yellow rice, jollof is cooked with tomato paste and mixed with a unique blend of dried herbs, which gives it its signature aroma – a smell that permeates the entire restaurant and enhances the atmosphere of the venue. For a one of a kind dining experience, Baku’s – with its rare and exotic cuisine – is the place to go.