5 Fourchettes Abidjan
Cote d'Ivoire
5 Fourchettes brings Indian cooking and a broad international menu to Abidjan's Riviera 3 neighbourhood, near the Senegalese embassy. Part of a regional group with restaurants in Douala and Bangui, this address makes room for everything from a curry supper to a leisurely weekend breakfast. The Indian section is particularly extensive. Biryanis arrive with cashews, raisins and crisp onions, while the curry selection includes chicken tikka masala, Goan-style prawns and several paneer preparations. Dal, chickpeas and spiced aubergine give vegetarian diners a substantial choice. Elsewhere, the menu travels through grilled fish and gambas, burgers, pasta and an unusually wide pizza selection. Asian-inspired starters, stir-fried noodles and hot-plate dishes add further options for groups whose tastes take them in different directions. Breakfast continues the international theme, pairing pancakes and egg dishes with Indian parotha served with plain yoghurt and mango chutney. It is a useful introduction to the restaurant's character: generous in scope, informal in spirit and built around familiar food with plenty of room to explore.