Medina cuisine — Restaurant in Sidney

Who would've thought I'd have a chance to have Senegalese cuisine in Sidney OH?!

The appetizer pataya was basically a ground beef (???) empanada with an onion chutney (??) with spices that I'm unfamiliar with.

I had the palm nut soup. I wasn't sure what to expect. There was a couple chunks of lamb with bones. It's reminiscent to a curry to me. It wasn't creamy. It was spiced heavily enough that it was not super lamb-y. Normally I'm not a fan of lamb. I had the side of fufu. It's pounded cassava powder and has a texture reminiscent of mochi with a different corn-y after taste.

We also had the chicken. The chicken breast felt a tad dry, but it might be exactly what it's supposed to be with the dry rub spices.

We had the bouye drink. It's thick, kinda gritty, a bit sour and sweet. It's quite unlike anything I've ever had!

I love trying new cuisine and am absolutely stoked to have been able to try African food! I'm upset that I was too full to try the dessert! The fufu was...

I had lunch with my grandmother around 1 PM. The establishment had a quiet atmosphere. The staff members were very personable and hardworking. The food was full of flavor. The menu items didn’t have descriptions, but we weren’t afraid to ask questions. The staff provided photos of the dishes and described each of the dishes. I would strong recommend the ginger juice if you can handle sweetness and spiciness all in the same beverage. I would also recommend the egg rolls and wrap (chicken). Everything...

A wonderful hidden gem in small town Ohio, we were greeted with warm hospitality and an intimate dining experience. Well executed plating and unique flavors. I truly enjoyed every dish, completely worth the five minutes it takes off 75 to experience such a unique and heartfelt expression of the chefs palette and unique origins.

The Joloff rice is not to miss and be sure to try the...