MAWA's Taste of Africa is dedicated to bringing you the best of the Arich frican Food. We are in the heart of the Triangle, minutes away from Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill and Holly Springs. Our restaurant is enjoyable in its beautiful African decor. You can dine sitting on our comfortable booths or you may want to experience the unique African way on eating together on our comfortable mats (no chairs or utensils please). SIMPLY EXOTIC.
We offer a full catering serveice along with a private banquet hall to accomodate large groups and private functions.
Our menu is very unique because of its diversity. We are one of the few African restaurants that have a menu representing so many different countries. Our meals and beverages reflect indigenuous traditions as well as influences from around the world.
Egyptian food have a great deal of Greek, Lebanese and Mediteranean influence in them while Senegalese cuisine tends to have French and Asian touch.
Kenyan food includes a lot of Indian spices such as curry and further down in Mozambique, the enticing flavors are distinguished by the Portuguese influence while South African cuisine is called "rainbow" and rightly so as it has become largely polyglot. Ethiopian cuisine, the most familiar type of African cuisine and best known in the US is comprised of a variety of vegetable entrees from mild to extra hot and has became one of the favorite styles of cuisine to the Vegan patrons.
Our signature Fatayas (seasoned beef or vegetable filled crust) have brought us customers form far away and our ginger lemonade is simply the best. Mbourou Fass is a dessert reffered to by many of our guests as "the best dessert they ever had".
Come and experience our hearty stews, savory soups made with unique combinations vegetables, lamb, goat, chicken, seafood and enticing spices.
Our Executive Chef and owner Mawa promises you delicious meals delicately prepared for full blended flavors.
Not Fast Food, African Food