Waly-Fay

Name: Waly-Fay
Address: 6 Rue Godefroy Cavaignac, 75011 Paris, France, Paris
Price range: €2.5 - €26

All of our dishes are made to order; we thank you for your patience while we prepare them for your enjoyment. Our Cooks: Dalla SANGARE and Jeannie TIENTCHEU

★ 4.3 (1,909) $$Moderate 📍 6 Rue Godefroy Cavaignac, 75011 Paris, France

Appetizers

Soya (braised marinated beef skewers, breaded in cassava flour)

Spicy beef skewers, often known as Suya in West Africa. The meat is marinated in a spicy peanut blend and coated in cassava flour for a unique texture. Chewy, savory, and spicy.

€12.50 ≈ $14.00

Crab gratin

Crab meat baked with a rich creamy sauce and topped with a golden crust. Savory and decadent. Eat with a spoon or bread.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Pèpè-soupe (Cameroon-style fish soup)

A spicy, aromatic light soup made with fresh fish and hot peppers. Known for its restorative properties. Slurped hot from the bowl.

€11 ≈ $13.00

Codfish fritters

Fried balls of batter mixed with salted codfish and herbs, similar to Caribbean 'accras'. Crispy on the outside, soft and savory on the inside. A popular finger food.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Caribbean-style blood saussage

A soft, skinless sausage made from blood, bread or fat, and spices (boudin noir). Rich, iron-heavy flavor with a soft, spreadable texture.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Fish turnovers

Pastry pockets filled with a savory fish mixture. Flaky crust with a soft filling. Enjoy as a hand-held snack.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Sainte-Louisienne-style mussels (seasonal)

Fresh mussels cooked in a style typical of Saint-Louis, Senegal. Savory and briny. Eat the meat from the shell.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Ivory Coast Alloco (fried plantains) - homemade tomato sauce

Chunks of ripe plantain fried until caramelized. Sweet, soft texture inside with a slight crisp outside. Dipped in the savory tomato sauce.

€7.50 ≈ $9.00

White sweet potato fries

Strips of white-fleshed sweet potato, deep-fried. Less sweet than orange yams, with a starchy, potato-like taste. Crispy and salted.

€7.50 ≈ $9.00

Okra skewers

Whole okra pods grilled on skewers. Vegetal flavor with a unique, slightly viscous interior and charred exterior.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Main Courses

All of our main courses are served with lightly seasoned broken rice

Maffé stew with steamed vegetables (in a peanut-based sauce)

A rich, hearty stew made with a savory peanut butter base and vegetables. Creamy, nutty, and savory. Served over rice.

€14.50 ≈ $17.00

Pèpè soupe attiéké (Cameroon-style spicy back pepper fish soup with cassava flour)

A spicy fish broth served with attiéké (fermented cassava couscous). The soup is hot and aromatic; the attiéké provides a sour, fluffy counterpoint.

€16 ≈ $19.00

Sainte-Louisienne-style mussels (onion, parsley and pepper) (seasonal)

Mussels cooked with aromatic herbs and onions. Light, fresh, and savory. Served as a main portion.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Cameroon-style mussels (parsley, ginger and Cameroon ground peas)

Mussels prepared with a unique blend of ginger and ground peas (local spice). Aromatic with earthy, spicy notes.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Thiep bou dièn (stewed grouper and rice, cooked with dried mollusc, smoked fish)

The national dish of Senegal. Rice simmered in a rich broth with fish and vegetables. Choose 'Red' for a tomato base or 'White' for a tangy hibiscus/sorrel base. Complex, savory, and filling.

€25~ ≈ $29.00

N'dolé shrimp (shrimp in boiled Cameroonese bitter leaf, peanut paste and fresh ginger)

A Cameroonese classic featuring bitter leaves (similar to spinach but bitter) stewed with peanuts and shrimp. A complex mix of bitter, nutty, and savory flavors.

€26 ≈ $30.00

Jumbo shrimp creole (Nigerian shrimp in a fresh ginger sauce)

Large shrimp cooked in a zesty, aromatic ginger sauce. Spicy and refreshing.

€21 ≈ $24.00

Dash of soul (pecan-breaded chicken, cole slaw, and white sweet potato fries)

A Soul Food inspired platter. Crunchy breaded chicken served with creamy coleslaw and sweet potato fries. Savory comfort food.

€21 ≈ $24.00

Kandja maffé stew Chicken or Beef (in a peanut based-sauce)

A stew combining okra (kandja) and peanut sauce (maffé). The okra adds a slippery texture while the peanut sauce is rich and nutty. Choose chicken or beef.

€20 ≈ $23.00

Chicken Yassa (chicken stewed in caramelized onion, lime, green olives and black pepper)

Tender chicken cooked with plenty of onions and lemon juice. Tangy, sweet from the onions, and savory. One of the most popular West African dishes.

€25 ≈ $29.00

N'dolé beef (beef boiled in Cameroonese bitter leaf, peanut paste and fresh ginger)

Beef stewed with bitter leaves and peanut paste. The richness of the beef and peanuts balances the distinct bitterness of the greens.

€25 ≈ $29.00

Side substitution

Option to swap the standard side dish for another choice.

€3 ≈ $3.00

From our lava stones grill

Served with Yassa or tomato sauce

Junior Braisé (1/4 marinated free-range chicken)

Quarter chicken grilled on lava stones. Smoky, charred skin, and juicy meat. Served with sauce.

€17 ≈ $20.00

Half Chicken (marinated free-range chicken)

A larger portion of the grilled marinated chicken. Smoky and flavorful.

€22 ≈ $25.00

Mixed skewers (chicken, veal, lamb)

A variety of meat skewers grilled to perfection. Enjoy different textures and flavors of chicken, veal, and lamb.

€25 ≈ $29.00

Daurade Royale (whole marinated and braised sea bream fish - aprox. 450g)

Whole sea bream fish, marinated and grilled. White, flaky meat with a savory skin. Be careful of bones.

€22 ≈ $25.00

Sides

Ivory Coast Alloco (fried plantains)

Chunks of ripe plantain fried until brown and sweet. Soft and chewy.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Attiéké (traditional couscous made from ground cassava root)

Fermented cassava semolina with a texture similar to couscous but with a slightly sour, tangy flavor. A staple side dish.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Ivory Coast steamed yam (Igname Pona)

Chunks of white yam steamed until tender. Starchy, mild, and firm, similar to a very firm potato.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Miondo cassava sticks

Fermented cassava paste wrapped in leaves and boiled. Chewy, dense, and sour.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Chikwangue (cassava flour cakes wrapped and steamed in dry banana leaves)

A dense, fermented cassava cake steamed in leaves. Firm texture with a distinct sour taste.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Juices

Pressed ginger

Freshly extracted ginger juice. Spicy, potent, and invigorating.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Hibiscus flower

Juice made from hibiscus flowers (Bissap). Tart, cranberry-like flavor and deep red color.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Mixed (ginger and hibiscus juice)

A blend of spicy ginger and tart hibiscus juices. A balanced sweet, spicy, and tangy drink.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Ginger or Hibiscus + Perrier

Your choice of juice mixed with sparkling water for a fizzy, refreshing version.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Beer

Carlsberg - 33d bottle

Danish pilsner. Light, crisp, and refreshing.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Heineken - 33d bottle

Dutch pale lager. Balanced malt and hop flavor.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Flag-33cl bottle

A popular West African lager. Crisp with a slightly malty taste.

€5.50 ≈ $6.00

Cocktails

Ti-punch

Classic French Caribbean cocktail made with rhum agricole, lime, and sugar. Strong, simple, and sipping-style drink.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Rum and Hibiscus juice

Rum mixed with tart red hibiscus juice. Sweet, sour, and spirited.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Rum and ginger juice

Rum mixed with spicy fresh ginger juice. A cocktail with a kick.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Mojito

Rum, mint, lime, sugar, and soda water. Fresh and cooling.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Dry Martini

Classic cocktail with gin and vermouth. Strong, botanical, and sophisticated.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Vodka Martini

Vodka and vermouth. Clean, smooth, and strong.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Black russian (vodka and Kahlua)

Vodka and coffee liqueur. Sweet, dark, and rich.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Tom Collins (gin, sugar, lemon)

Gin, lemon juice, sugar, and soda water. A refreshing tall drink.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Margarita (tequila, sugar, lemon)

Tequila-based cocktail with citrus and sugar. Tart and strong.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Kamikaze (vodka, sugar, lemon)

Vodka, lime/lemon, and orange liqueur (or sugar). A sharp, sweet-and-sour shooter or drink.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Spirits

Sandeman port wine

Sweet fortified red wine. Rich and fruity.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Martini, red and white

Italian vermouth. Aromatized wine, either sweet (red) or dry (white).

€6 ≈ $7.00

Ricard

Anise-flavored pastis from France. Usually diluted with water.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Gordon's Gin

Classic London Dry Gin. Juniper-forward flavor.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Stolychnaya Vodka

Russian vodka. Smooth and clean taste.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Zubrowska Vodka

Polish bison grass vodka. Distinct herbal, vanilla-like flavor.

€7.50 ≈ $9.00

Jack Daniels

Tennessee whiskey. Sweet, woody, and smoky.

€8 ≈ $9.00

J.B.

J&B Scotch Whisky. Blended scotch with a light, malty profile.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Père Labat 50°

Strong agricultural rum (rhum agricole) from Guadeloupe. Grassy and potent.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Père Labat 59°

Very high proof agricultural rum. Intense, flavorful, and warming.

€9 ≈ $10.00

After-Dinner Spirits

Glass of Champagne Fleury

Sparkling wine from Champagne, France. Bubbly and dry.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Amaretto

Sweet Italian almond-flavored liqueur.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Glenmorangie Single Malt 10 yrs

Scotch whisky aged 10 years. Smooth with floral and citrus notes.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Lagavulin Single Malt 16 yrs

Peated Scotch whisky aged 16 years. Very smoky and intense.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Armagnac 8 yrs Salaemens

French brandy from Armagnac region. Rich, fruity, and aged.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Calvados 3 yrs

Apple brandy from Normandy, France. Fruity apple flavor.

€7.50 ≈ $9.00

Cognac Remy Martin VSOP

Aged French brandy. Smooth, woody, and complex.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Rum Vieux Damoiseau 3 yrs

Aged agricultural rum from Guadeloupe. Notes of wood and dried fruit.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Rum Extra Vieux Neisson

Premium aged rum from Martinique. Rich and full-bodied.

€9 ≈ $10.00

Rum Extra Vieux Neisson XO

Extra Old premium rum. Very complex and smooth.

€10 ≈ $12.00

Rum Vieux Severin VSOP 4 yrs

Aged rum. Balanced wood and spice flavors.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Water, Soft Drinks

Evian, Badoit, San Pellegrino

Mineral water. Choose between still (Evian) or sparkling (Badoit, San Pellegrino).

€3.50~ ≈ $4.00

Coca-cola (light, zero) 33 cl

Standard cola soft drink. Sweet and fizzy.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Perrier 33 cl

Sparkling mineral water from France. Very bubbly.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Schweppes 25 cl

Carbonated tonic water or citrus soda. Bitter-sweet.

€5 ≈ $6.00

Desserts

Sweet potato mousse with hibiscus flower syrup

A smooth dessert made from sweet potatoes topped with a tart red hibiscus syrup. Sweet, earthy, and tangy.

€6 ≈ $7.00

Chocolate cake (ganache)

Rich chocolate cake topped or filled with smooth chocolate ganache. Decadent and sweet.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Coconut custard

Creamy custard flavored with coconut milk. Smooth, sweet, and tropical.

€7 ≈ $8.00

Soursop * sorbet and Corinth raisins in aged rum

* Soursop (corrosol in French, guanábana in Spanish) grows in tropical regions. It is a green, heart-shaped fruit with a creamy, sweet-and-sour texture. Its flavor is reminiscent of litchies and eglantine marmalade.

Icy sorbet made from soursop fruit served with rum-soaked raisins. A refreshing mix of creamy-fruit acidity and warm spirit.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Ginger ice-cream and Corinth raisins in aged rum

Spicy ginger-flavored ice cream served with raisins soaked in rum. A contrast of hot spice and cold cream.

€8 ≈ $9.00

Mango

Fresh mango fruit. Sweet and juicy.