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Bennachin Restaurant

African Restaurant and Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant$$$$

French Quarter, New Orleans

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7.2^/10

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Ranked #9 for healthy food in French Quarter
"black eyes peas fritters love"(3 Tips)
"ATM at Verti Mart across the street."(3 Tips)
"Gambian akara fritters"(2 Tips)
"West African cafe prepares food"(2 Tips)

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Serious EatsDecember 4, 2013
An untouristy spot in the French Quarter, this West African cafe prepares food with bold flavors and moderate prices. Ginger fans, don't miss the gingero drink, a spicy relative of ginger beer.
Upvoted Feb 17
LizApril 3, 2014
A life saver if you are vegan/vegetarian and looking for some good, healthy grub! Portions are enormous and the food is out of this world!
Chris DavidsonAugust 25, 2013
The Kone Ni Makando [sic?] has shrimp & cauliflower, broccoli, & carrots in a great broth. Highly recommend to eat with couscous.
Victor LowJune 29, 2016
Hidden gem (locals know of this place, though). A nice change of pace from the traditional Nola-style gumbo and seafood.
BeeFebruary 21, 2015
The entire dining room is run by one person, so service is definitely slow. But if you're willing to wait, go for the awesome comfort food served here.
Candice RiveraOctober 30, 2015
I would close my eyes and pick anything off the menu, these were some of the best meals I ever had
Chris DavidsonAugust 25, 2013
Egusu soup-has greens, groundnut stew, and a good broth. I get the vegetarian.
Robert EnglishAugust 10, 2013
Bring you own booze. Great West African food with many vegetarian options. Try the black-eyed pea fritters!
Gambit New OrleansFebruary 6, 2013
Gambian akara fritters are mashed and fried black-eyed peas- a great dish to try at Bennachin! Read more
Blink and I'm Gone GriffinJuly 24, 2013
Food is off the meter..... I love this Restuarant. Every time I come home u gotta hit it up up!!!!!!!!!! The closest I've been to my African Heritage.
J TNovember 7, 2017
Accidental find, but the food is great, especially if you're a vegetarian in NOLA.
Ali GokceSeptember 23, 2014
Hidden gem. Although food takes a little longer. Worth to wait for it :)
Jeannette L.June 26, 2015
Black-eyed peas in onion and tomato sauce over rice = amazing
Mohawk-John WoodsApril 15, 2012
Lots of gluten-free, dairy-free goodness here. Try the ginger drink too!
Rachel CMay 13, 2016
We loved the lamb with peanut sauce!
Victoria TaylorJuly 23, 2011
Wonderful!! Just be careful ordering level of spiciness. Medium is quite spicy enough
Gambit New OrleansMarch 28, 2012
Benachin's Fried plantains with coconut rise is this African restaurant's go-to side. - Gimbits Five in 5
Nabarun DasguptaJanuary 21, 2012
Not cash only anymore. (20-Jan2012), but BYOB. Black-eyed pea fritter are lovely.
SudanaNovember 2, 2011
Try the chicken yassa with couscous. Akara is good too.
Mike JacobsonMarch 9, 2011
The food is amazing but the service is super family-owned-like aka super slow and horribly timed. So just expect to be there for a bit.
Michelle DeGrangeAugust 17, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Bennachin now accepts credit cards, bit it's still BYOB (no corkage fee) and Verti Marte is still closed. :(
Fran MirabellaDecember 24, 2010
The Red Zinger is a sweet, hibiscus-based drink. Not homemade Red Bull. =)
Tejaswi TennetiAugust 18, 2013
black eyes peas fritters love
Slangston HughesSeptember 1, 2011
The sauteed spinach is HIGHLY recommended!
Robert McCartyMarch 16, 2013
View of a "fresco"
Henry AcostaFebruary 1, 2012
Try the Yasa its soooo good
Kimberly StephenDecember 14, 2011
Verti Mart is open for buying beer or wine to bring.
Chuck wahrApril 22, 2010
A nice traditional meal worth the walk.
@sloaneDecember 19, 2009
cash only! ATM at Verti Mart across the street.
C LewisNovember 20, 2010
Cope ni makondo is bawse!

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