Bolat African Cuisine
3.7
- Neighborhood: Lakeview
- 3346 N. Clark St.
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-665-1100
Bolat is temporarily closed for remodeling. Expect a summer '09 reopening.
This Lakeview African spot, a Taste of Chicago regular, serves a mix of Nigerian and Ghanian fare. Favorites include jollof rice and a variety of spicy stews, including peanut stew and the popular egusi (watermelon seed), traditionally served with fufu (boiled, pounded yams).
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Clark and Roscoe Streets
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Clark-22; Red/Brown Line "L" stop: Belmont
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-midnight Monday-Saturday; noon-9 p.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- African
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Catering
- Specialties:
- Jollof rice with chicken or goat; egusi; ewedu (jute leaf soup); fufu
- Payment Methods:
- Cash and Major Credit Cards
- Delivery:
- Yes
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"exceptional value"
By dreamsicle from rivernorth, March 23, 2008
I am a worldly eater and i would say this ranks as one of the best if not my best experience for world cuisine. The ambiance was just enough, not t...
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"Hospitality was FANTASTIC"
By jolivola from UIC, March 4, 2008
I was interested to try African cuisine and decided to give this restaurant a shot. We had so much fun, will be going back soon. The food was fanta...
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"Being that I grew up..."
By CBG from Chicago, IL, April 30, 2007
Being that I grew up in Nigeria (and I'm not african), one thing I suggest is: Nigerian food is a taste you acquire and learn to appreciate over ti...
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