🇲🇱 Dining in Bamako: A Surprising Culinary Experience

📍 Le 365 Restaurant - Where quiet elegance meets... well, just quiet Stepping into this second-floor eatery felt like discovering a hidden gem—or perhaps being the only one who didn’t get the memo. With zero customers on a Friday night, my friend and I essentially booked a private dining experience (unintentionally VIP! 🎩). 🍽️ The Food Saga: Ordered a medium-rare steak (craving that pink center after days of local fare) Received what could pass as leather sole (fully weaponized well-done 🔥) Politely requested a change (staff were apologetic!) Switched to mushroom risotto—creamy, flavorful... though noticeably protein-free (vegetarians would cheer 🌱) 💳 Pro Tip: One of Bamako’s rare credit card-friendly spots (cash-strapped travelers rejoice!). 🌆 The Vibe: Modern-ish decor with AC relief from Bamako’s dusty heat ❄️ Eerily quiet—could hear the kitchen staff chatting Perfect for: Exhausted travelers craving "non-adventurous" food First dates (if your date won’t judge the emptiness) 👀 🤔 Cultural Observation: Most locals can’t afford $15+ plates, explaining the silence. A stark reminder of Mali’s economic divides—where fine dining exists alongside street vendors selling $0.50 sandwiches. 🍷 Bonus: They serve South African wine (a luxury in alcohol-scarce Bamako!). #Mali #Bamako #FoodieFinds 🍽️