A celebration of East African food & culture
Voted Best New Restaurant 2022, the East African restaurant, market, and street food pop-up brings a touch of African fare to Detroit, because Detroit Ni Nyumbani – Detroit is Home.
Voted Best New Restaurant 2022, the East African restaurant, market, and street food pop-up brings a touch of African fare to Detroit, because Detroit Ni Nyumbani – Detroit is Home.
More than a restaurant, Baobab Fare is a gathering space where all are welcome and embraced. Baobab Fare is an East African restaurant offering food that honors traditional dishes served in Burundi, the birthplace of husband-and-wife owners Nadia Nijimbere and Hamissi Mamba. The restaurant resides at the intersection of Woodward Avenue and Grand Boulevard and is a safe space for immigrants and Detroiters alike and a community space where all are welcomed and embraced. Mamba and Nijimbere are passionate about giving back to their native Burundi, and the market at Baobab Fare stocks coffee beans imported from Burundi and roasted in Detroit, in addition to other items from artists and makers that reside in both locations. You are not only our guest you are our family. Thank you for being here as we share our East African fare, culture, and community.
Sun: 11am – 8pm
Mon: Closed
Tues – Sat: 11am – 9pm
“Detroit welcomed us as refugees. That is important because it became our home. A place that welcomed us with open arms and because of that we have the responsibility to encourage enrichment of the city, through immigration from international countries. We also share our stories and many others through our food, and through our community space. It’s where conversations and understanding intersect.”
– Hamissi Mamba, Co-Owner
(Tuesday only) Traditional East African swallow is a deliciously dense corn flour ball served with savory okra stew. This traditional dish is pure East African comfort food. Add fish or chicken for $8.
Tender beef, slow-simmered in ripened tomato sauce. Served with fried plantains, peanut-stewed spinach, and your choice of spiced rice pilau or coconut rice. Nyumbani means home — and this is a Baobab Fare signature dish! (Contains peanuts)
Pan-fried chicken in rich, tangy mustard-onion sauce. Served with fried plantains, stewed yellow beans, and your choice of spiced rice pilau or coconut rice.
Tender marinated chicken grill-roasted with onion, garlic, and lemon, alongside our fresh corn salad. Served with fried plantains, stewed yellow beans, and your choice of spiced rice pilau or coconut rice. Kumuhana means compassion — our inspiration for this dish.
Slow-roasted goat shank accompanied by our fresh corn salad. Served with fried plantains, stewed yellow beans, and your choice of spiced rice pilau or coconut rice. This is a Burundian staple — enjoyed by the whole family!
Crisp flash-fried fish garnished with tangy sautéed onions. Served with fresh corn salad, fried plantains, stewed yellow beans, and your choice of spiced rice pilau or coconut rice. A great choice for a light yet fulfilling meal.
Fragrant eggplant stew served with your choice of peanut-stewed spinach or savory yellow beans and spiced rice pilau or coconut rice. Intore is also a cultural dance — and this dish is sure to enchant! (Contains peanuts • Vegetarian • Vegan)
Tender spinach and finely ground peanuts braised in warming spices. Served with fried plantains, stewed yellow beans, and your choice of spiced rice pilau or coconut rice.
(Wednesday Only) Mhogo includes yuca, the root of the Cassava plant and a staple of Burundi cooking. Our special will be served with shredded pan-fried chicken based in tangy mustard-onion sauce. You will have a choice of yellow beans or peanut-stewed spinach to accompany the heart warming flavors of this dish. (Contains peanuts • Vegan Option Available)
Sweet dessert pudding made from creamy avocados and tangy passion fruit, garnished with chia seeds.
Coconut cream with mango coulis, fresh mango chunks and for the crispness: slightly roasted coconut flakes on top.
Coke, Sprite, Fanta, Topo Chico.
Fresh, delectable glass of exotic tropical goodness that offers a mouth-watering ZING.
Coffee ground with Spices. A rich spicy sweet combination of coffee, tea, ginger, and warming spices.
Iced or Hot Floral-Spice Tea. Sweet and tart, this floral tea is delicious hot or cold.
Iced or Hot Tea. A refreshing and fragrant tea with a hint of citrus.
Hot Herbal Tea. A spicy yet soothing tea that warms and comforts.
Spiced Black Tea with Milk (Choice of Oat Milk additional $1)
All of our dishes are strictly Halal. If you have any special request or dietary restrictions, please let us know. Consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood, or eggs may increase your risk of food-bourne illness.
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Wednesday, Oct. 4 Mamba will be cooking with John Vermiglio of Grey Ghost. Enjoy signature cocktails, light appetizers, live entertainment, and unique art installations — in addition to a unique meal that benefits Habitat for Humanity.
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Join us on Oct. 11th for an evening of fun, friendship, and Baobab Fare cuisine, to raise funds for a much-needed kitchen renovation to better serve the people who seek refuge at Freedom House Detroit every year.
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Mamba and Nadia of Baobab Fare accredit much of their success to Freedom House Detroit. It was the first place that literally welcomed them home, here in Detroit. To give back to Freedom House — Baobab Fare is raising funds to build out a new kitchen.
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Waka food truck will be serving East African street food for every Detroit City Football Club match held at Keysworth Stadium. Join us in cheering on our home team through the 2023 season!
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Soko is an East African Market that shares and uplifts East African culture. There’s a stigma to the perception of African culture, and our market will showcase artists and products through creative and beautiful designs that represent our people. We want to introduce our home to our culture. And because people are asking for more, Baobab Fare is making more East African products!
Affordability and accessibility are found in street food. Baobab Fare is bringing delicious short limited menus of East African street food through Waka. Waka is a food truck, catering service, and togo spot that serves the flavors of Baobab Fare in an accessible way. Through a more curated menu larger groups will be able to enjoy a variety of changing dishes that are commonly served on the streets of East Africa, while highlighting the local fare found in and around Detroit.
Looking for catering, to book the food truck or a private space, or connect and learn more about our journey from Burundi to Detroit? We’d love to hear from you!