Bennachin
$ • African, Vegan, VegetarianAbout Bennachin
Customers' Favorites
Black Eyed Peas Eggplant and Smoked Fish
Jamaican Chicken Lunch Specail
Black Eyed Pea Fritters
Fried Ripe Plantains
Egusi Soup with Fufu
Red Beans and Rice
Fu Futo Maki Roll
Fried Plantains
Coconut Rice
Apricot Lamb
Bennachin Reviews
335 ratings
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Amazing experience! Food was 10/10 and the service was awesome. Loved it!
Take a few mins to get your food but food is so worth the wait!!! Crowded but that's bc food is amazing and fresh!!!
Good food. great service. I will surely be back
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 8PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 9PM |
Bennachin is a family-owned restaurant known for its authentic and flavorful African cuisine at reasonable prices. The restaurant is praised by locals for its intriguing menu, which includes the popular sisay singho—baked chicken leg and thigh served with fried ripe plantains, sautéed spinach, and coconut rice. The staff is friendly and accommodating, happily making veggie versions of dishes for vegan customers. Many visitors consider Bennachin a "hidden gem" in New Orleans and enjoy the generous portions that provide a healthy, flavorful alternative to the city's fried fare. The welcoming atmosphere and delicious food make it a comfort spot for many, with some traveling from nearby areas just to enjoy the meals. The restaurant's service is quick, and the dishes like Bennachin (Jollof rice) and Kone ni Makonda (Coconut rice, plantain, and black-eyed beans with onion stew) are highly recommended. Bennachin continues to be a favorite for those seeking authentic African cuisine in a friendly, inviting environment.