Maty's Cuisine — Restaurant in Detroit

Heard great things about this place on the food network and wanted to jump into the TV screen to taste this Sénégalais cuisine. I did better; while on business in Detroit, I visited Maty’s on Labor Day 2018; but unfortunately they were closed! Bad move... There were approx 4 ppl outside waiting to get in...Then we finally saw the sign that indicated that they were closed. Not a good move. We were disappointed. On holidays, good restaurants must remain open to accommodate the individuals who are off. But yeah, I hear the food is beyond good and cannot wait to get back to Detroit. There is parking right in the front of the restaurant (Off the street). Neighborhood is questionable to me but it’s my hidden gem. Go there when you are super hungry 😋 Watch the food network special about the down to earth authentic African cuisine at Maty’s in the heart of Detroit.

I give Maty’s restaurant a perfect 5 👍🏼 The owner came to the US and opened his own successful business which to me is amazing.

Thank you for reading my review! See you...

3/13/2024 Visit

One of my fondest food memories is having Yassa Poulet for the first time, more than 20 years ago, in the home of a Senegalese friend in Brooklyn. It was tenderly stewed in a bright sauce of onions, mustard, vinegar + green olives, served over fluffy broken rice. It was a revelation! 😋🔥

I eventually had to learn to make Yassa myself. So, I was excited to find a Senegalese restaurant.

Sadly, it didn't live up to my food memory, as the preparation was different.

The chicken was grilled instead of stewed, and the onions were served on the side. So the meat wasn't tender + lacked the lemony-mustard flavor, which comes with marinating and/or stewing it in the sauce.

I know every country makes Jollof rice differently (yes, the "Jollof Wars" are a whole valid thing!), but I'm accustomed to a spicier tomato-based Jollof + theirs tasted more like a fried rice.

As a person of Caribbean descent, I can give them props on the plaintain, which were sweet...

Let’s start us off by saying I don't leave food reviews unless the food is that good. This place is better than good. We got the half grilled chicken with yellow rice and the Saturday special which was a mix of seafood, meat, vegetables and rice. Everything was seasoned to perfection. The chicken had us chewing on the bones just so we get every last bit of seasoning. (The breast was a little bit overcooked but still tasted amazing.) The portion size was a lot for the price considering all the other restaurants today skimps you on food. The guy taking the order was an older uncle who was very nice and accommodating. The customers walking into the restaurant greeted us and made us feel at home. I have nothing bad to say about the experience at the restaurant. The two things I can see people complaining about is the outdated interior and the wait time on certain items (lamb shank takes long to cook) but that does not matter when the food more than...