Akadi

Veg Options West African Stews, Vegan Menu

★ 4.7 · $$$ · Hours

DinnerLunchGroupsDatesTakeout

Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating

lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the peanut stew with tofu" "Try the peanut stew with tofu"
"Make reservations for weekend visits due to high demand"
"Enjoy the puff puff vegan donuts"
"Sample the smoked mushroom egusi stew and plantain fufu"
"Buy the housemade hot sauce to take home"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  stew, peanut stew, curry stew — popular (×8)
peanut stew — popular (×4)
curry — popular (×4)
mushrooms — popular (×4)
plantains — popular (×4)
 

thumb_up Praised for:  friendly staff, beautiful interior, good location friendly staff ×6
beautiful interior ×3
good location ×2
nice atmosphere ×4
large portions ×4
 

Akadi is a West African restaurant in Portland offering a mix of traditional and modernized dishes with a strong vegan selection clearly marked on a separate menu. Known for its flavorful stews like peanut and egusi with tofu and fufu, it provides a lively, inviting atmosphere with occasional live jazz music. The venue is casual yet trendy, with friendly staff and a focus on authentic regional flavors, albeit at a somewhat higher price point.