Bennachin Restaurant Review
1212 Royal St. (Governor Nicholls St.) 
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New Orleans, LA 70116
504-522-1230 | Menu
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Lunch & Dinner dailyFeatures
- Heart-healthy dishes
- Kid-friendly
- Casual
- No Credit Cards
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| Bennachin is the only restaurant in town offering authentic African cooking. But things move slowly here, and the offerings are inconsistent. The name "Bennachin" is an African word that loosely translates into something like Louisiana’s jambalaya. The similarities between West African cuisine and New Orleans-style cooking are striking, and the restaurant capitalizes on this connection. Hearty beef main courses, stewed lamb with broccoli, and straightforward grilled fish are available. Those who appreciate the care and creativity required to make such typical one-pot New Orleans dishes as red beans and rice or jambalaya will immediately respond to Bennachin’s standard fare. Sure bets include spicy kidney bean soup, black-eyed pea fritters and beef stews. The lone two desserts both involve a sauce of yogurt and fruit. No alcohol is offered, but patrons may bring their own without being charged corkage. The atmosphere is colorful and ethnically inspired. |
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