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Knoffel Kapana

Knoffel Kapana is a Namibian-style garlic-spiked grilled beef, seared hot and served with a bright tomato-onion relish, lemon, and fresh coriander. It’s smoky, spicy, and bold with clean, simple ingredients.

🇳🇦 Namibia$$

Mbattan

Mbattan (Libyan stuffed potatoes) are crisp-fried potato “sandwiches” filled with spiced ground beef, then briefly simmered in a tangy tomato-harissa sauce. Expect a crunchy crust, tender potato, juicy aromatic filling, and warming North African spices with optional chili heat.

🇱🇾 Libya$$

Poisson Braisé au Moyo

Poisson Braisé au Moyo is a West African–style grilled tilapia served with a zesty, spicy moyo sauce made from tomatoes, onions, peppers, lemon, and herbs. It’s smoky, bright, and chili-forward with a fresh herbal finish.

🇧🇯 Benin$$

Khachapuri

Khachapuri is a classic Georgian boat-shaped bread filled with a rich blend of cheeses and finished with butter and a runny egg. Cheesy, indulgent, and perfect for sharing, it’s comfort food at its finest.

🇬🇪 Georgia$$

Jaan̄kun

Jaan̄kun is a Pacific Island-style banana-leaf-wrapped reef fish gently steamed with aromatic coconut milk, ginger, garlic, chili, and pandan, served alongside taro and breadfruit flour dumplings. Bright lime lifts the rich, savory coconut sauce for a balanced, comforting main.

🇲🇭 Marshall Islands$$

Chkmeruli

Chkmeruli is a classic Georgian dish of crisp-seared chicken simmered in a rich, garlicky milk-and-cream sauce, finished with butter and fresh herbs for deep, comforting flavor.

🇬🇪 Georgia$$

Mansaf

Mansaf is Jordan’s national dish: tender lamb simmered in a tangy jameed-yogurt sauce, served over fragrant rice and flatbread, and topped with ghee-toasted almonds and pine nuts.

🇯🇴 Jordan$$$

Sopa de maní

A traditional Bolivian peanut soup featuring tender beef, potatoes, carrots, peas, and noodles simmered with aji amarillo, cumin, and bay leaf. Rich, aromatic, and gently spicy with a creamy body from ground peanuts.

🇧🇴 Bolivia$$

Kilishi

Kilishi is a Nigerian spiced beef jerky: ultra-thin beef slices coated in a bold groundnut and chili paste, lightly sweetened, then dried until chewy-crisp. It’s smoky, peppery, and irresistibly snackable.

🇳🇪 Niger$$

Poulet DG

Poulet DG is a celebratory Cameroonian chicken and fried plantain dish simmered with a colorful vegetable sauce scented with garlic, ginger, thyme, and warm peppers. It’s hearty, aromatic, and beautifully balanced between sweet plantains and savory, spiced chicken.

🇨🇲 Cameroon$$

I've been...

Knoffel Kapana

Mbattan

Poisson Braisé au Moyo

Khachapuri

Jaan̄kun

Chkmeruli

Mansaf

Sopa de maní

Kilishi

Poulet DG

I've been...

Knoffel Kapana

Mbattan

Poisson Braisé au Moyo

Khachapuri

Jaan̄kun

Chkmeruli

Mansaf

Sopa de maní

Kilishi

Poulet DG