Showing posts with label Sao Brazil. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sao Brazil. Show all posts

Friday, 26 September 2008

You can't ignore Ngor

Back in Dakar, so time for some more posting. Ngor isn't a bad little neighbourhood for eating out. Its something of a favourite spot with older French ex-pats, laid back Senegalese of all ages, and the odd tourist. There are a couple of reasonable supermarkets in the area too. Haldiram's supermarket has a good range of exotic foods (mainly indian ingredients), beer and wine, and the owners speak English and French. The Grain D'or Bakery is a top spot for your pain quotidien as well as spectacular cakes and posh ice cream.

Katia
(opposite Shell station)
A pizza caff and take-away popular for casual dining with the locals of Ngor. A favourite of mine, and a fantastic place to get trolleyed.

Recommended:
  • Food is cheap and cheerful.
  • Service is brisk and efficient
Avoid:
  • Drinking 10 large bottles of Gazelle on a Thursday night.

Sao Brazil (behind Shell station)
This could be my favourite place in town. I don't know why, I just feel relaxed here. There are comedy little and large waiters for a start, its outdoors, good music, a laidback menu, beers and strong cocktails.

Recommended:
  • Pizzas and simple steaks are good.
  • Tuna nicoise is well put together.
  • Treat yourself to a cocktail.
Avoid:
  • There are sometimes mosquitoes, so take the usual precautions.
  • Occasional hustlers outside.
  • Sometimes the service is slow, but just enjoy your drinks and forget about it.

Cabin du Pecheur
, Ngor Plage
A little scruffy, although I've heard they've just had a refit. Zinging fresh seafood, simply prepared, with the sound of waves crashing nearby.

Recommended;
  • Massive oysters.
  • The seafood mixed grill, with a side of garlicky french beans.
Avoid:
  • A little pricey, but worth it for a treat.
For all the reviews so far, click here.