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    Yendidi

    African
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    DAILY SPECIALS
    FOOD
    DRINKS
    CATERING

    Featured Items

    • Jollof Rice

      Signature spiced rice
      $8.00
    • Egusi Soup

      Rich and thick, mostly ground melon seed with some spinach, palm oil, vegetables. The dish Yendidi is known for. Choose a protein; served with one side.

    DAILY SPECIALS

    TODAY'S SPECIAL

    • Jollof Special

      Our signature jollof rice, slow-simmered in Yendidi spices. Your choice of protein, one side, and a drink.
      $18.00
    • Fried Rice Special

      Ghana-style vegetable fried rice with egg. Your choice of protein, one side, and a drink.
      $18.00
    • Waakye Special

      Rice and beans slow-cooked together, with stew on the side, a boiled egg and fried fish. Lettuce, gari and shito optional. Includes one side and a drink.
      $20.00
    • Jollof Burrito

      Jollof rice and black beans, with bell peppers, wrapped in a warm 14" tortilla. Add mushroom or avocado. Vegan. Includes one side and a drink.
      $18.00
    • Gogbe/Red Red Special

      Black-eyed peas stewed in palm oil, with mackerel fish fillet. Includes one side and a drink.
      $18.00
    • Spaghetti Special

      African-style spaghetti tossed with vegetables. Includes one side and a drink.
      $16.00
    • Wings Special

      6 pc Yendidi Wings in one flavor: Original, Honey Glazed or Suya Pepper. Includes one side and a drink.
      $12.00
    • Ghana Salad Special

      Our Ghana Salad with your choice of grilled chicken or corned beef. Includes one side and a drink.
      $16.00

    FOOD

    STARTERS

    • Afro Beef Pie

      Buttery baked pie, filled with seasoned ground beef.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Beef Suya

      Beef marinated in spicy peanut suya seasoning, smoked and grilled. Our most-ordered starter.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00
    • Bread Rolls

      Soft rolls, served warm.
      $4.00
    • Buttered Fried Shrimps

      Jumbo shrimp fried in herb butter.
      $14.00
    • Chicken Suya

      Tender chicken marinated in spicy peanut suya seasoning, smoked and grilled. A lighter take on our classic suya.
      $10.00
    • Goat Suya

      Goat marinated in spicy peanut suya seasoning, smoked and grilled until rich and smoky. A West African street-food favorite.
      $14.00
    • Kelewele

      Sweet-spicy fried plantain, served with peanuts or Yendidi sauce. Vegan.
      $8.00
    • Samosas

      Crispy handmade pastry, filled with seasoned ground beef. 3 pc.
      $6.00
    • Vegetable Spring Rolls

      Fresh vegetables, ginger and sesame, fried crisp. 3 pc. Vegan.
      $4.00
    • Yendidi Wings

      Fried, oven-finished. Original, Honey Glazed or Suya Pepper. 6 pc (1 flavor), 12 pc (2 flavors), 24 pc (3 flavors).
    • Oxtail Suya

      Oxtail marinated in spicy peanut suya seasoning, smoked and grilled until tender. Our richest suya.
      $16.00

    SALADS

    • Ghana Salad

      Romaine, baked beans, sliced boiled egg and bell pepper in salad cream, with your choice of grilled chicken or corned beef.
      $14.00

    STEWS

    • Beans Stew

      Black-eyed peas or black beans, with mackerel or shrimp. Served with one side.
      $18.00
    • Cabbage Stew

      Cabbage & vegetables, with mackerel or shrimp. Served with one side.
      $18.00
    • Kontomire Stew

      Mostly spinach with some melon seed, lighter and greener, with mackerel or shrimp. Served with one side.
      $18.00
    • Goat Stew/Gravy

      Moist, well-seasoned goat. Tomato-basil or brown gravy. Served with one side.
      $22.00
    • Oxtail Stew/Gravy

      Tender oxtail, slow-cooked. Tomato-basil or brown gravy. Served with one side.
      $24.00
    • Beef Stew/Gravy

      Tender stew beef. Tomato-basil or brown gravy. Served with one side.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $20.00
    • Chicken Stew/Gravy

      Shredded chicken. Tomato-basil or brown gravy. Served with one side.
      $18.00
    • Mackerel Fish Stew

      Shredded mackerel, tomato-basil. Served with one side.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $18.00

    SOUPS

    • Egusi Soup

      Rich and thick, mostly ground melon seed with some spinach, palm oil, vegetables. The dish Yendidi is known for. Choose a protein; served with one side.
    • Light Pepper Soup

      Light, fiery broth of tomato, habanero, spices. Choose a protein; served with one side.
    • Okra Soup

      Okra, onion, tomato, spices. With or without palm oil. Choose a protein; served with one side.
    • Palm Nut Soup

      Palm fruit extract, African herbs & spices. Choose a protein; served with one side.
    • Peanut Butter Soup

      Rich groundnut soup, African herbs & spices. Choose a protein; served with one side.

    VEGAN & VEGETARIAN

    Enjoy our popular vegan entrees.
    • Beans Stew (V)

      Black-eyed peas or black beans, mushroom. Vegan. Served with one side.
      $16.00
    • Cabbage Stew (V)

      Cabbage, mushroom, vegetables. Vegan. Served with one side.
      $16.00
    • Egusi Soup (V)

      Rich and thick, mostly ground melon seed with some spinach. Beans, mushroom. Vegan. Served with one side.
      $18.00
    • Palm-nut Soup (V)

      Palm fruit soup, black-eyed peas, mushroom. Vegan. Served with one side.
      $18.00
    • Peanut Butter Spinach Soup (V)

      Groundnut soup, tomato, spinach, mushroom. Vegan. Served with one side.
      $18.00
    • Kontomire Stew (V)

      Mostly spinach with some melon seed, lighter and greener. Beans, mushroom. Vegan. Served with one side.
      $16.00

    GRILLS

    • Grilled Chicken

      Crunchy outside, juicy inside. Served with one side.
      $16.00
    • Grilled Salmon Steak

      Seasoned and oven-grilled. Served with one side.
      $25.00
    • Fried Chicken

      Crunchy outside, juicy inside. Served with one side.
      $16.00
    • Grilled Red Snapper

      Whole red snapper, well-seasoned, oven-grilled, soft-bone. A house favorite. Served with one side.
      $34.00
    • Grilled Tilapia

      Whole tilapia, well-seasoned, oven-grilled, bone-in. Served with one side.
      $18.00

    KIDS

    • Honey Glazed Wings

      Yendidi wings glazed with honey. Served with one side and a soda.
      $12.00
    • Grilled Chicken

      Kids grilled chicken. Served with one side and a soda.
      $12.00
    • Chicken Nuggets

      Kids chicken nuggets. Served with one side and a soda.
      $12.00
    • Fried Chicken

      Kids fried chicken. Served with one side and a soda.
      $12.00
    • Mini Jollof & Chicken

      Kids jollof rice with chicken. Served with one side and a soda.
      $10.00

    DESSERT

    • Bofrot/Puff Puff

      $4.00
    • Lemon Cake

      A moist, fluffy lemon cake, with just 4g net carbs per slice! You'll love the taste.
      $3.00
    • Fried Plantain & Ice Cream

      Fried sweet plantain served with ice cream.
      $6.00

    SIDES

    • Banku

      Corn & cassava dough
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Boiled Eggs

      Hard boiled egg with woke inside. Served with most of our appetizers and entrees.
      $2.00
    • Boiled Ripe Plantain

      Sweet, boiled
      $6.00
    • Boiled Yam

      Boiled & salted
      $6.00
    • Coconut Rice

      Cooked in coconut milk
      $6.00
    • Couscous

      Steamed, lightly seasoned
      $6.00
    • Fanti Kenkey

      Corn dough, banana leaf
      $4.00
    • French Fries

      Fried slices of seasoned potatoes. Served with most of our appetizers and entrees.
      $4.00
    • Fried Rice

      Veggies & egg
      $8.00
    • Fried Sweet Plantain

      Ripe yellow plantain fried in canola oil. Served with most of our appetizers and entrees.
      $4.00
    • Ga Kenkey

      Corn dough, corn husk
      $4.00
    • Jollof Rice

      Signature spiced rice
      $8.00
    • Plain Jasmine Rice

      Plain, slow-cooked
      $4.00
    • Plantain Fufu

      Cassava & plantain
      $4.00
    • Pounded Yam

      Ghana yam, pounded smooth
      $4.00
    • Sautéed Broccoli

      Fresh broccoli, butter and green bell pepper. Served with most of our appetizers and entrees.
      $2.00
    • Sautéed Cabbage

      Fresh cabbage, butter and green bell pepper. Served with most of our appetizers and entrees.
      $2.00
    • Collard Green

      $2.00
    • Sautéed Mushrooms

      Fresh mushrooms stirred fried with garlic and a blend of rich yendidi species. Served with most of our entrees and appetizers.
      $2.00
    • Shito Sauce

      $1.00
    • Sweet Potato Fries

      Fried slices of sweet potatoes. Served with most of our appetizers and entrees.
      $5.00
    • Tomato Basil Sauce

      $1.00
    • Waakye

      Rice & black-eyed peas
      $8.00
    • Yendidi Sauce

      $1.00
    • Eba

      Gari, firm dough
      $4.00
    • Rice Balls

      Soft rice, molded
      $4.00

    FAMILY FEAST

    • Yendidi Family Feast for Two

      Feeds two. Jollof rice and waakye, your choice of two proteins (chicken stew, goat stew, or grilled tilapia), fried sweet plantain, samosas to start, two drinks (sobolo or pineapple & ginger), and puff-puff for dessert.
      $58.00

    DRINKS

    NON- ALCOHOLIC

    • Coca-Cola, Regular

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $5.00
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $5.00
    • Ginger Ale

      $5.00
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $5.00
    • Pineapple & Ginger Drink

      Fresh pineapple and ginger, pressed in-house.
      $6.00
    • Sobolo(Bissap Leaves) Drink

      Chilled hibiscus with ginger and spice. House-made.
      $6.00
    • Lemonade

      $5.00
    • Sweet Tea

      $5.00

    YENNUM COCKTAILS

    • Akosombo

      $13.00
    • Konongo

      $14.00
    • Kwahu Mountains

      $14.00
    • Mankessim

      $15.00
    • Navrongo

      $13.00
    • Sunyani

      $13.00
    • Yendi

      $15.00
    • Mojitos

      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.00
    • Candied Apple

      $12.00
    • Sobocolada

      $14.00
    • Pinky Colada

      $14.00
    • Expresso Martini

      $14.00
    • Cinna Orange Whiskey Sour

      $12.00
    • bottle of tequila

      $15.00
    • Mimosa

      $12.00
    • Moscow mule

      $8.50

    SEASONAL COCKTAILS

    • Cinna orange whiskey sour

      $15.00
    • Blue Motorcycle

      $15.00
    • Blue Hawaiian

      $13.00
    • Rum Runner

      $7.50
    • Pina Colada

      $12.00
    • Pineapple Upside Down Cake

      $13.00
    • Hennything is Possible

      $13.00
    • Sex in the Jungle

      $13.00
    • Malibu Bay Breeze

      $13.00
    • African Sunset

      $13.00
    • Margarita

      $10.00
    • The Star

      $10.00
    • Love Potion Shot

      $10.00
    • Madagascar

      $9.00
    • Expresso Martini

      $12.00
    • Ghanaian Rasberry Nectar

      $13.00
    • Ghanaian Sunrise

      $13.00
    • Breezy

      $13.00
    • St Patty`s Day

      $10.00
    • moscow mule

      $8.50
    • Green Tea drink

      $15.00
    • Sour Apple Martini

      $10.00

    SPARKLING WINE

    • Borrasca Prosecco DOCG

      $14.00+
    • Brut Cava

      $14.00+
    • Francois Montand

      $13.00+
    • Champagne Colligny P & F

      $18.00+

    WHITE WINE

    • Lillet Blanc

      $17.00+
    • Aslina Sauvignon Blanc

      $14.00+
    • Daou Chardonnay

      $14.00+
    • Daou Rose

      $13.00+
    • Bluestone Vineyard Moscato

      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00+
    • Stellar Organics

      $13.00+
    • La Doria Moscato D'asti

      $14.00+
    • Silk & Spice

      $13.00+
    • Longevity Chardonnay

      $13.00+
    • Pinot G

      $14.00+
    • SH Moscato

      $6.00
    • SH Chardonnay

      $6.00
    • Pinot G

      $6.00

    RED WINE

    • J.LOHR Wildflower

      $11.00+
    • Diora Pinot Noir

      $14.00+
    • Daou Red Blend

      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00+
    • Lillet Rouge

      $13.00+
    • Stellar Organics Merlot

      $13.00+
    • Fossick Barossa Shiraz

      $14.00+
    • kaleidoscope red blend

      $13.00+
    • Silk & Spice

      $13.00+
    • Cornus Virginicus Edition III

      $16.00+
    • Barboursville Merlot

      $14.00+
    • Prince Michel Merlot

      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00+
    • Harvester Cabernet Sauvignon

      $14.00+
    • Merlot SH

      $6.00

    YENNUM BAR SHOTS

    • Hennessy Shot

      $10.00
    • Vodka Shot

      $6.00
    • Casamigos Rep

      $14.00
    • Jose Gold

      $7.00
    • Teremana Resposado

      $12.00
    • Jameson

      $10.00
    • Bacardi

      $7.00
    • Titos

      $8.00
    • Jose Silver

      $7.00
    • Absolute

      $7.00
    • Tequila Shot

      $6.00
    • Bacardi Tropical

      $8.00
    • Bacardi Gold

      $8.00
    • Well Rum

      $6.00
    • Captain Morgan

      $8.00
    • Crown Apple

      $10.00
    • Bulliet Rye

      $11.00
    • Well Gin

      $6.00
    • White Tea Shot

      $8.50
    • Strawberry Lemon Drop

      $8.00
    • Yenum Bitters

      $13.00
    • Jack Daniels

      $8.00
    • French Connection

      $20.00
    • Lunazul

      $8.00
    • Pink Starburst

      $12.00
    • Adonko Bitters

      $13.00
    • Well Whiskey

      $6.00
    • Spanish Tea shot

      $12.00
    • 1800'Tequila

      $9.00
    • Grey Goose

      $13.00
    • Henny VSOP

      $20.00
    • Mosto

      $12.00
    • Courvoisier

      $20.00
    • Johnny Walker black

      $10.00
    • Teremana

      $14.00
    • Larceny

      $10.00
    • Green tea shot

      $10.50
    • patron

      $11.00
    • 3 Wiseman

      $18.00

    BEER

    • Bud Light

      $4.50
    • Palm Wine

      $13.00
    • Corona Extra

      $5.00
    • Guinness Extra

      $6.00
    • 11oz Club Lager Beer

      $6.00
    • Heinekens

      $6.00
    • Modelo Extra

      $6.00
    • large Club beer

      $10.00
    • Stella Artois

      $6.00
    • Ginger Beer

      $4.00
    • Yuengling

      $4.50
    • Big Palm Wine

      $18.00
    • HH Beer

      $3.00
    • Corona sunbrew

      $6.00
    • 21 oz Guinness Foreign Extra

      $18.00
    • 11 Oz Guinness Foreign Extra

      $8.00
    • Miller Lite

      $4.50
    • Orijin Beer

      Contains 5.5% alcohol Size is 1.5 pint
      $11.00
    • Draft Modelo

      $5.00
    • Draft Pacifico

      $9.00

    BITTERS

    • Mandingo

      A spirit drink with 22% alcohol volume
      $5.00+
    • Orijin

      A spirit drink with 30% alcohol
      $7.00+
    • Herb Afrik

      Gin Bitters With 40% alcohol
      $10.00+
    • Alomo Bitters

      Contains 40% alcohol
      $12.00+
    • Yennum Bitters

      A mixture of bitters and spirits with 40% alcohol
      $10.00+

    CATERING

    APPETIZERS

    • Beef Suya

      OUT OF STOCK
      $150.00+
    • Chicken Suya

      $140.00+
    • Goat Suya

      $180.00+
    • Kelewele

      $80.00+
    • Meat Pies

      Price each, minimum 25.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.00
    • Bofrot/Puff Puff

      Price each, minimum 25.
      $1.25
    • Samosas

      Price each, minimum 25.
      $2.00
    • Yendidi Wings

      About 50 pc half tray / 100 pc full tray.
      $180.00+
    • Fried Sweet Plantain

      $45.00+
    • Oxtail Suya

      $210.00+

    DRINKS

    • Pineapple Ginger

      Half gallon / full gallon.
      $30.00+
    • Sobolo

      Half gallon / full gallon.
      $30.00+

    GRILLS

    • Whole Grilled Tilapia

      $20.00
    • Whole Grilled Red Snapper

      $36.00
    • Grilled Chicken

      About 20 pc half tray / 40 pc full tray.
      $150.00+

    SIDES

    • Waakye

      Rice & black-eyed peas. Half tray serves 8-10, full serves 16-20.
      $70.00+
    • Jollof Rice

      Signature jollof rice. Half tray serves 8-10, full serves 16-20.
      $65.00+
    • Vegetable Fried Rice

      Ghana-style vegetable fried rice. Half tray serves 8-10, full serves 16-20.
      $70.00+
    • Pounded Yam

      Price each.
      $3.50
    • Banku

      Price each.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.50
    • Plantain Fufu

      Price each.
      $3.50

    SOUPS

    • Peanut Butter Soup

      Priced by protein: Chicken, Mackerel or Tilapia, Vegan (peas & mushroom), Goat, Cow Feet. Half tray serves 8-10, full serves 16-20.
      $160.00+
    • Palm Nut Soup

      Priced by protein: Chicken, Mackerel or Tilapia, Vegan (peas & mushroom), Goat, Cow Feet. Half tray serves 8-10, full serves 16-20.
      $160.00+
    • Egusi Soup

      Priced by protein: Chicken, Mackerel or Tilapia, Vegan (peas & mushroom), Goat, Cow Feet. Half tray serves 8-10, full serves 16-20.
      $160.00+
    • Okra soup

      Priced by protein: Chicken, Mackerel or Tilapia, Vegan (peas & mushroom), Goat, Cow Feet. Half tray serves 8-10, full serves 16-20.
      $160.00+
    • Light pepper Soup

      Priced by protein: Chicken, Mackerel or Tilapia, Vegan (peas & mushroom), Goat, Cow Feet. Half tray serves 8-10, full serves 16-20.
      $160.00+

    STEWS

    • Goat Stew

      $200.00+
    • Beef Stew

      OUT OF STOCK
      $180.00+
    • Chicken Stew

      $160.00+
    • Oxtail Stew

      $220.00+
    • Beans Stew (V)

      Vegan. Black-eyed peas or black beans, mushroom. Half tray serves 8-10, full serves 16-20.
      $130.00+
    • Kontomire Stew (V)

      Vegan kontomire stew with beans and mushroom. Half tray serves 8-10, full serves 16-20.
      $130.00+
    • Kontomire Stew (mackerel or shrimp)

      Kontomire stew with mackerel or shrimp. Half tray serves 8-10, full serves 16-20.
      $160.00+
    • Cabbage Stew (mackerel or shrimp)

      Cabbage stew with mackerel or shrimp. Half tray serves 8-10, full serves 16-20.
      $160.00+

    YENDIDI SAUCES

    • Shito (pint)

      Per pint.
      $9.00
    • Yendidi Sauce (pint)

      Per pint.
      $8.00

    SAUTEÉD VEGGIES

    • Sautéed Cabbage

      $45.00+
    • Sautéed Collards

      $45.00+

    PER-PERSON PACKAGES

    • Taste of Ghana (per person)

      Jollof rice, chicken stew, fried sweet plantain, shito. Price per person, 10-person minimum. 48 hours notice.
      $25.00
    • Yendidi Family (per person)

      Jollof & waakye, chicken & goat stew, fried plantain, kelewele, samosas. Price per person, 10-person minimum. 48 hours notice.
      $32.00
    • Celebration (per person)

      Everything in Yendidi Family, plus egusi soup with plantain fufu or pounded yam, whole grilled tilapia, wings, bofrot, pineapple-ginger by the gallon. Price per person, 10-person minimum. 48 hours notice.
      $52.00
    • Vegan Package (per person)

      Jollof rice, beans stew, kontomire stew, kelewele, fried plantain. Price per person, 10-person minimum. 48 hours notice.
      $26.00
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    All hours
    Sunday12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    MondayClosed
    Tuesday12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Thursday12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Friday12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Saturday12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Yendidi Virginia Beach, your home of the most authentic west African food and culture. Come and experience an authentic food and culture in a clean, colorful and spacious yet cozy dining space, customers are able to enjoy good food while capturing beautiful post worthy moments.

    Location

    4878 Princess Anne Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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    Boston, MA 02210

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