CUISINE Street food culture of West Africa + Middle East
EXCLUSIVE DISH Yes | VEGAN TASTE Yes
AfroArab Flavors for the first time at Athens Street Food Festival!
A unique pop-up project that combines the street food culture of West Africa with the Middle East, featuring smoky notes, aromatic spices, and authentic flavors.
You’ll get to try signature dishes like smoked Nigerian Jollof Rice with chicken leg and the juicy shawarma wrap, the “wrap” you’ll find in Arab neighbourhoods!
A new dish for the Festival is the Akara Dish – Nigerian falafel – along with an unexpected and refreshing touch: Coconut Mocktails served inside fresh coconut!
It brings a different street food experience to Athens, combining two cultures that rarely meet, creating a cuisine that feels like a journey with character.
👉Gluten-free: Jollof Rice with chicken, akara, and plantain.
☆ ASFFfoodie Note☆
Jollof rice is one of the most popular dishes of W.Africa!
AFROARAB FLAVORS
WHAT’S ON THE MENU
JOLLOF RICE WITH CHICKEN:
The smoky experience you won’t forget!
One of the most popular dishes in West Africa, especially in Nigeria—and for good reason! It’s rice cooked in a rich tomato sauce with bold spices, delivering a distinctive smoky flavour that stands out from the very first bite. It comes with a chicken leg and a spicy red sauce for those who dare. You can also pair it with Akara for a vegan option. If you’re after something different, bold and full of character, Jollof Rice is a 100% must-try!
CHICKEN SHAWARMA WRAP WITH FRIED POTATOES:
Middle Eastern street food you’ll be instantly hooked on!
A chicken shawarma wrap that has it all: juicy chicken marinated in bold, aromatic Middle Eastern spices, sautéed with peppers and onions, with a mayonnaise-mustard sauce, all wrapped in soft Arabic flatbread that keeps all the flavour inside. Every bite is packed with intensity, aroma and an authentic Arab street vibe, and served with crispy chips it becomes an unforgettable, indulgent and satisfying combo. It’s a wrap you’ll find in most Arab neighbourhoods! Vegans can also enjoy it with Akara.
AKARA DISH – VEGAN:
The plant-based falafel of West Africa
Akara is the ultimate vegan street treat with an authentic Nigerian character. These are fluffy fried balls made from black-eyed beans and aromatic spices, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, served with chips and tahini sauce that perfectly ties all the flavours together. It’s light yet super satisfying, full of intensity and plant-powered energy!
COCONUT MOCKTAILS:
The freshest tropical experience!
Enjoy the ultimate summer experience served inside a fresh coconut, filled with refreshing, exotic flavours that transport you straight to an island. Choose between coconut milk with pineapple and ginger for a zesty twist, coconut milk with mango for a sweet and smooth treat, or coconut milk with guava for a more distinctive, fruity vibe. Super refreshing and naturally delicious!
PLANTAIN
The sweet-and-savoury street classic of West Africa!
Plantain belongs to the banana family and is one of the most beloved everyday ingredients in West Africa. When fried, it develops an irresistibly delicious sweet-and-savoury flavour, with a crispy outer layer and a soft, juicy interior.