menufans

L’ancestral

Dishes

Tripe roast
Rôti de tripes
Stewed and roasted tripe with spices. Tender texture and rich flavor. To be accompanied by starches like plantain or rice.
€22 ≈ $25.00
Oxtail roast
Rôti de queue de bœuf
Oxtail pieces slowly roasted, offering gelatinous and flavorful meat that falls off the bone. Served hot with a creamy sauce.
€25 ≈ $29.00
Mixed okra
Gombos mixte
(2 choices: shrimp, meat, fish)
Gooey sauce made from fresh okra, cooked with a mix of proteins of your choice. Characteristic flavor and viscous texture. Ideal with fufu or a starchy ball.
€25~ ≈ $29.00
Roasted bar
Roti de bar
Bar fish, whole or fillet, roasted with aromatics. White, tender, and delicate flesh. Flavorful and light.
€30 ≈ $35.00
Maffé
(beef or chicken)
Traditional West African stew based on peanut paste, tomatoes, and vegetables. Creamy sauce with a peanut flavor, usually served with white rice.
€18~ ≈ $21.00
Yassa
(chicken)
Iconic Senegalese dish made with chicken marinated in lemon and cooked with plenty of caramelized onions. Tangy and savory taste. Served with rice.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Chicken DG
Poulet DG
Festive Cameroonian specialty (Directeur Général) mixing fried chicken, fried plantains, and various vegetables in a rich sauce. Colorful and gourmet.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Tieboudien
(fish or chicken)
The national dish of Senegal. Broken rice cooked in a rich tomato sauce with vegetables and fish (or chicken). Flavorful, slightly spicy, and very complete.
€18~ ≈ $21.00
Mixed Ndole
Ndole mixte
(meat, fish, shrimp)
Cameroonian dish made with bitter leaves (ndole) and fresh peanut paste, garnished with meat, smoked fish, and shrimp. Creamy texture with a characteristic bitterness.
€25 ≈ $29.00
Mixed Follong
Follong mixte
(meat, fish, shrimp)
Dish made with amaranth leaves (follong) sautéed with tomato, onions, meat, fish, and shrimp. Mild and savory vegetal taste. Ideal with fufu or a starchy ball.
€22 ≈ $25.00
Eru
Cameroonian specialty prepared with finely chopped okok leaves (eru) and waterleaf, cooked in red palm oil. Often accompanied by beef skin or smoked fish.
€22 ≈ $25.00
Royal Ndole
Ndole Royal
Luxury version of Ndole, generously garnished with noble meats and seafood. Rich, creamy, and very aromatic.
€30 ≈ $35.00
Chicken Mayo
Poulet Mayo
Braised or fried chicken topped with a creamy mayonnaise and spice sauce. A very popular gourmet dish in Congolese street food.
€18 ≈ $21.00

Broths

Beef foot broth
Bouillon de pates de bœuf
Invigorating soup made with beef feet (paws). The broth is rich, gelatinous, and spicy. Served very hot.
€25 ≈ $29.00
Oxtail broth
Bouillon de queue de bœuf
Spicy oxtail soup. The meat is tender and the broth is flavored with local aromatics (pèbè, rondelles, etc.).
€25 ≈ $29.00
Fish broth
Bouillon de poisson
Clear and spicy fresh fish soup, cooked with African spices. Light but powerful in taste.
€30 ≈ $35.00

Sides

White rice
Riz blanc
Steamed white rice. Ideal neutral accompaniment for sauced dishes.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Fried yam
Igname frit
Pieces of yam (starchy tuber) fried until golden and crispy. Texture similar to dense potato.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Cassava stick
Baton de manioc
Fermented cassava paste steamed in banana leaves. Characteristic tangy taste and firm texture.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Steamed yam
Igname vapeur
Boiled or steamed yam. Sweet flavor and starchy texture.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Miondo
Thin sticks of fermented cassava, typical of Cameroon. Chewy texture and distinct taste. Perfect to accompany Ndole.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Mashed plantain
Plantain tapé
Ripe or semi-ripe plantain, flattened and grilled or fried. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Plantain fries
Frites de plantain
Fried slices of ripe plantain. Sweet and savory taste, highly appreciated.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Watafufu / tapioca
Watafufu /tapioca
Pasty ball made from cassava flour. Chewy consistency, swallowed without chewing with sauce.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Steamed plantain
Plantain vapeur
Steamed plantain. Firm texture and not very sweet taste.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Cassava couscous
Couscous de manioc
Cassava flour worked with hot water to form a smooth and firm paste. Basic accompaniment for sauces.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Attiéke
Fermented cassava semolina, originating from Ivory Coast. Resembles wheat couscous but with a slightly acidic flavor and a lighter texture.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Wheat semolina
Semoule de blé
Crushed durum wheat grains, steamed. Granular and light texture.
€5 ≈ $6.00

Wines

White 0.75 cl

Chardonnay
Classic dry white wine, with fruity and floral notes.
€30 ≈ $35.00
Montbazillac
Sweet and aromatic dessert wine, ideal as an aperitif or with dessert.
€25 ≈ $29.00
Chablis
Dry white wine from Burgundy, mineral and fresh.
€35 ≈ $41.00
Pouilly fumé
Loire white wine, known for its flint and citrus aromas.
€35 ≈ $41.00
Sauvignon blanc
Dry white wine, crisp and aromatic.
€25 ≈ $29.00
Sauternes
Prestigious sweet Bordeaux wine, with notes of honey and apricot.
€30 ≈ $35.00

Rosé 0.75 cl

Côte de Provence
Pale rosé wine, fresh and fruity, typical of the South of France.
€30 ≈ $35.00
Cabernet d'Anjou
Medium-dry rosé wine from the Loire Valley, round and rich.
€25 ≈ $29.00
JP Chenet
Popular brand of French wine.
€25 ≈ $29.00

Red 0.75 cl

Saint Émilion
Bordeaux red wine, round and elegant.
€40 ≈ $46.00
Côte du Rhône
Fruity and spicy red wine.
€35 ≈ $41.00
Bordeaux Haut Médoc
Structured and tannic red wine.
€40 ≈ $46.00
AOP Bordeaux
Bordeaux appellation red wine.
€35 ≈ $41.00

Italian Wines

Red 0.75 cl

La Cantina Di Andria Vignuolo
Italian red wine.
€30 ≈ $35.00
La Cantina Di Andria Vignuolo Nero Di Troia
Italian red wine, Nero di Troia grape, full-bodied and aromatic.
€35 ≈ $41.00
Isola Augusta Refosco
Northern Italian red wine, Refosco grape.
€40 ≈ $46.00

Aperitifs

Campari 4cl
Bright red Italian bitter, with flavors of herbs and citrus.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Ricard 4cl
Pastis from Marseille, aniseed and refreshing.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Martini 4cl
white or red
Italian vermouth, herb-infused wine.
€7~ ≈ $8.00
Baileys 4cl
Irish cream whiskey liqueur.
€7 ≈ $8.00

Cocktails

Piña colada
Cocktail based on rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Sex on the beach
Fruity vodka cocktail, peach liqueur, orange and cranberry juice.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Margarita
Cocktail with tequila, triple sec, and lime juice.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Mojito
Cuban cocktail with rum, fresh mint, lime, sugar, and soda water.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Saint Germain
Cocktail based on Saint-Germain elderflower liqueur.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Spritz
Venetian aperitif based on Prosecco, bitters (Aperol or Campari) and sparkling water.
€12 ≈ $14.00

Soft drinks

Evian 1L
Still natural mineral water.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Perrier 1L
Sparkling natural mineral water.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Top Grenadine 70cl
Popular Cameroonian grenadine-flavored soda.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Top Grapefruit 70cl
Top Pamplemousse 70cl
Cameroonian grapefruit-flavored soda.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Top Djino 70cl
Mixed fruit soda, very popular in Cameroon.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Top Pineapple 70cl
Top Ananas 70cl
Cameroonian pineapple-flavored soda.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Ginger juice 50cl
Jus de gingembre 50cl
Spicy and refreshing artisanal drink made from fresh ginger roots.
€5 ≈ $6.00
Bissap juice 50cl
Jus de Bissap 50cl
Traditional West African drink made from infused hibiscus flowers. Fruity and tangy taste, ruby color.
€5 ≈ $6.00

Beers

Large Guinness 1L
Grande Guinness 1L
Irish stout dark beer, known for its dark color and notes of coffee and chocolate. Large format.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Small Guinness 33cl
Petite Guinness 33cl
Individual size of the famous stout dark beer.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Booster 70cl
Beer cocktail flavored with whisky and cola, popular in Cameroon.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Mutzig 70cl
Very popular lager beer in Central Africa, with a malty taste.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Castel 70cl
Light and refreshing lager beer, widely consumed in French-speaking Africa.
€12 ≈ $14.00
«33» Export 70cl
Classic lager beer, very common in Cameroon and Indochina.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Isenbeck 70cl
Blonde lager beer of German origin, brewed in Cameroon, with a straightforward taste.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Heineiken 70cl
Internationally renowned Dutch lager beer.
€7 ≈ $8.00
1664 70cl
Premium French blonde beer.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Desperado 70cl
Tequila-flavored beer, smooth and sweet.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Leffe 70cl
Belgian abbey beer, round and spicy.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Kadji beer 70cl
Cameroonian beer from Union Camerounaise de Brasseries.
€12 ≈ $14.00

Whisky

Chivas 12 years 70cl
Chivas 12 ans 70cl
12-year-old blended Scotch whisky.
€70 ≈ $81.00
Chivas 18 years 70cl
Chivas 18 ans 70cl
Premium 18-year-old blended Scotch whisky.
€100 ≈ $116.00
Glenfiddich 15 years 70cl
Glenfiddich 15 ans 70cl
Single malt Scotch whisky.
€90 ≈ $104.00
Glenfiddich 18 years 70cl
Glenfiddich 18 ans 70cl
Aged single malt Scotch whisky.
€120 ≈ $139.00
Black Label 70cl
Johnnie Walker Black Label, smoky blended whisky.
€70 ≈ $81.00
Jack Daniel 70cl
American Tennessee whiskey.
€70 ≈ $81.00
Cardhu 12 years 70cl
Cardhu 12 ans 70cl
Smooth and fruity single malt Scotch whisky.
€70 ≈ $81.00
Hennessy 70cl
Renowned French Cognac (listed here under whisky by mistake on the menu, but it is a cognac).
€90 ≈ $104.00

Vodka

Belvedere 70cl
Premium Polish vodka.
€80 ≈ $93.00
Grey Goose 70cl
Luxury French vodka.
€90 ≈ $104.00
Absolut 70cl
Classic Swedish vodka.
€60 ≈ $70.00

Champagnes

Moët Chandon 75cl
Iconic Brut Impérial Champagne.
€70 ≈ $81.00
Veuve Pelletier 75cl
Brut Champagne.
€50 ≈ $58.00
Veuve Clicquot 75cl
Champagne renowned for its structure and power.
€75 ≈ $87.00
Ruinart Brut 75cl
Champagne from a historic house, fresh and elegant.
€100 ≈ $116.00
Ruinart white 75cl
Ruinart blanc 75cl
Probably Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, 100% Chardonnay.
€130 ≈ $151.00

Digestifs

Cognac 4cl
Oak-aged grape brandy.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Get 27 4cl
Peppermint liqueur, fresh and sweet.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Rum 4cl
Rhum 4cl
Sugarcane eau-de-vie.
€7 ≈ $8.00
Calvados 4cl
Norman apple eau-de-vie.
€7 ≈ $8.00

Hot Drinks

Coffee
Café
Espresso coffee.
€2 ≈ $2.00
Honey lemon tea
Thé miel citron
Hot honey and lemon infusion.
€4 ≈ $5.00
Tea
Thé
Hot plain tea.
€3 ≈ $3.00

Starters

Egg mayonnaise
Œuf mayonnaise
Classic bistro starter: hard-boiled eggs served with mayonnaise.
€8 ≈ $9.00
Soya (Beef)
Soya (Bœuf)
Spicy beef skewers, West African street-food style (Suya/Soya). Grilled meat marinated in a kankankan spice blend (spicy peanut).
€12 ≈ $14.00
Kidney skewers
Brochettes de rognons
(qty 4)
Grilled kidney skewers, tender and flavorful.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Stuffed safu with minced meat
Safu farci viande hachée
African plum (safou) cooked and stuffed with seasoned minced meat. The safou has a unique buttery and tangy texture.
€12 ≈ $14.00
Avocado and shrimp salad
Salade d'avocat et crevettes
Fresh starter combining creamy avocado and shrimp.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Beef pastels
Pastels bœuf
Small fried turnovers stuffed with minced beef and spices. Crispy and golden.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Chicken pastels
Pastels poulet
Small fried turnovers stuffed with chicken.
€10 ≈ $12.00
Spring rolls
Nems
chicken / pork / shrimp
Vietnamese-style fried spring rolls, crispy and filled with your choice of filling.
€10~ ≈ $12.00

Grills

Braised mackerel
Maquereau braisé
Whole grilled mackerel with spices. Firm flesh and pronounced taste.
€25 ≈ $29.00
Grilled fish
Bar braisé
Bar whole grilled gently, infused with herbs and spices marinade.
€30 ≈ $35.00
Royal Dorade
Dorade Royale
Fish with fine white flesh, grilled whole.
€20 ≈ $23.00
Braised sole
Sole braisé
Whole noble sole, braised.
€80 ≈ $93.00
Braised pork
Porc braisé
Marinated pork pieces grilled over charcoal.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Chicken thighs
Cuisses de poulet
Grilled chicken thighs with crispy skin.
€18 ≈ $21.00
Dibi (lamb chop)
Dibi (côte d'agneau)
Senegalese specialty of grilled lamb cut into pieces, served with onions and mustard.
€25 ≈ $29.00
Gambas
Large grilled shrimp.
€38 ≈ $44.00
Tilapia
Grilled freshwater fish, very popular in Africa. White and tender flesh.
€15 ≈ $17.00
Chicken wings
Ailes de poulet
Marinated and grilled chicken wings.
€15 ≈ $17.00

Lunch formula

Dish of the day Main of the day Dessert of the day

Lunch formula
Formule Midi
Dish of the day + Main of the day + Dessert of the day
Complete lunch menu including a starter, main course, and dessert that change daily according to the market.
€20 ≈ $23.00

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