Did you know that Atlanta comes third, after Washington, DC, and New York as the American city with the most African immigrants from sub-Saharan Africa? This tidbit information also means you can find plenty of top African restaurants in Atlanta.
If you know anything about Africa, then it is that there is no such thing as Africa; a continent of homogenous culture. And why is that good news for all of you foodies out there? Well, that means there are hundreds, if not thousands, of indigenous dishes from the motherland being served at these best African restaurants in Atlanta, GA.
Just like any other immigrant group into the Americas, the African immigrants brought along their family recipes. Some running tens of generations back. Meaning all the more the mature and refined the recipe the merrier the treat to your taste buds.
Today we are going to explore a list of the top African restaurants in Atlanta. A list of restaurants, cafes, and bar establishments serving foods and drinks from the motherland. Without any further chatter, they are as follows:
Top African Restaurants in Atlanta
Desta
There is a ‘Little Ethiopia’ right at the intersection of Briarcliff Road and Clairmont Road. The ‘Little Ethiopia’ comes about from the many Ethiopians you will find club restaurant hopping between the four Ethiopian restaurants established at the intersection.
However, since at the end of the day, when things are ranked, there is always the leader and another leader from behind. In that spirit, if you were to rank all the four Ethiopian restaurants, by all rights, the Delta restaurant takes the lead as the most popular.
But wait, it is not just the most popular Ethiopian restaurant; it is also the top African restaurant in Atlanta. Beating every other African food and drink establishments in the city of Atlanta.
It rightfully bags that title thanks to its exquisite Ethiopian flavor combined with modern American dining setup, bar-like ambiance, individual plates, and bold colors.
This mash-up (Ethiopia meets America) may be a turn off for the Ethiopian food purists, but a welcome sight for other nationals from across the globe, including Ethiopian food dilettantes.
In the menu, you will find signature Ethiopian cuisines like Tibs (sautéed meat and vegetables) for lamb, fish, chicken, and Biret Mitad, among others. ‘Gosh, the lamb is off the hook!’
Bahel
We did mention that Ethiopian food purist will not consider the Desta restaurant, mentioned-above, worthy to feature in a list of top African restaurants in Atlanta. However, they might agree with our runners up, the Bahel restaurant to be worthy of this list. Since it ticks all the right checkbox for foodies looking for that raw Ethiopianness, from the theme of the establishment to list of foods and drinks on the menu.
Bahel is located across the street from Desta; usually tapping into the overflow of customers from Desta. Though it is the top pick for people who really know Ethiopia.
