MAHARI
$$$ • African, Vegan
Hours:
1504 E 55th St, Chicago
(312) 907-5274
About MAHARI
Customers' Favorites
Stuffed Plantain
MAHARI Reviews
Ratings
Hours
Monday | 5 - 9PM |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | 5 - 9PM |
Thursday | 5 - 9PM |
Friday | 5 - 10PM |
Saturday | 11AM - 3PM 5 - 10PM |
Sunday | 11AM - 3PM 5 - 9PM |
MAHARI is an exceptional Afro Diaspora restaurant known for its excellent food and inviting ambiance. The chefs demonstrate love and care in every dish, with highlights including the Lentil Sambusas, Mushroom Stuffed Plantains, and the warm Bread Pudding. The restaurant features a unique "Passport Series" menu on Saturdays, offering diverse selections from the African diaspora. With beautiful decor and handcrafted tabletops, MAHARI offers a warm dining experience that keeps guests coming back for more.
The service is impressive, and the menu offers a variety of flavorful options, including the curry sauce on the polenta and prawns, which is described as "crazy" by one reviewer. The pineapple wings and bread pudding are also standout dishes, with one reviewer calling them "chef's kiss." The ambiance is praised for its cool and beautiful decor, and the staff is described as "beautiful" and accommodating, even honoring a special occasion for a guest.