Chef Safari's African Fusion
225 Girard Street
Durango, CO 81303
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Featured Items
- SPICED BEEF SAMOSAS
4 of Chef’s signature spicy samosas! Hand crafted from sautéed lean ground beef, with ginger, onions, garlic, chef’s spiced carrots, cilantro, and African spices, hand wrapped in manda phyllo. Served with my homemade mango chutney and a side of lentils.
$13.95 - AFRICAN FISH & CHIPS
African spices elevate this favorite with bigger flavors! Simply amazing! Two beautiful cod fillets, hand trimmed into strips, rolled in a falafel breading, and seasoned with dry-rub spices. Served with thick cut fries that are dusted with Chef’s own eastern Africa dry-rub spice mix! Served with coconut chutney for the cod and masala dipping sauce of garlic, curry, tomato, and chili flakes for the fries, (but mix and match it is all amazing!)
$15.75 - MARINATED CHICKEN TIKKA KABABS
Tikka marinade is made from fresh turmeric root, ginger, Greek yogurt, garlic, African spices, and cilantro.
$11.45
APPETIZERS
- AFRICAN DRY-RUB MASALA FRIES - (Vegan) (GF)
Thick cut fries seasoned with Chef’s own eastern Africa dry-rub spice mix! Served with a masala dipping sauce of garlic, curry, tomato, and chili flakes.
$7.95 - AFRICAN CURRY HUMMUS (V) -
Succulent flavors of African curry seasonings, blended with garbanzo puree, roasted garlic, lemon juice and masala infused olive oil. Topped with nigella seeds (black cumin) and served with grilled zucchini, and grilled garlic pita. (Vegan) (GF except pita)
$6.95 - SPICED BEEF SAMOSAS
4 of Chef’s signature spicy samosas! Hand crafted from sautéed lean ground beef, with ginger, onions, garlic, chef’s spiced carrots, cilantro, and African spices, hand wrapped in manda phyllo. Served with my homemade mango chutney and a side of lentils.
$13.95 - SWAHILI FALAFEL BALLS (QTY 4) - (V) (GF)
Served with a side of lentils and coconut chutney dipping sauce!
$6.75 - SPICED VEGETABLE SAMOSAS-(V)
4 samosas, made with sautéed lentils, split peas, garbanzo, carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, fresh ginger, turmeric root, and intense spices, hand wrapped in manda phyllo (like egg roll skin)! Served with coconut chutney and a side of lentils.
$12.95
AFRICAN BAR FOOD
- AFRICAN MAC AND CHEESE (V)
Chef’s take on the favorite! Comfort food fused with African spices and curry.
$12.50 - AFRICAN FISH & CHIPS
African spices elevate this favorite with bigger flavors! Simply amazing! Two beautiful cod fillets, hand trimmed into strips, rolled in a falafel breading, and seasoned with dry-rub spices. Served with thick cut fries that are dusted with Chef’s own eastern Africa dry-rub spice mix! Served with coconut chutney for the cod and masala dipping sauce of garlic, curry, tomato, and chili flakes for the fries, (but mix and match it is all amazing!)
$15.75 - AFRICAN CHICKEN 'LOLLIPOP' DRUMSTICKS
4 big succulent chicken drumsticks, trimmed into lollipops, seasoned with a black pepper and lemon dry rub. Served with a spicy side of buffalo-ranch sauce for dipping!!
$12.50 - AFRICAN TACOS
Two African Tacos. Choose between my African fish Taco made with falafel cod, or my beef samosa taco which is made from my seasoned spicy samosa filling and served up in a soft taco shell!!!
$7.75
KEBABS
TRADITIONAL AFRICAN DISHES
- AFRICAN VEGETABLE DIRT RICE (V)
A traditional favorite! An entree portion of Chef's famous "dirt rice"!!! Baby fingerling potato, baby carrots, peas, cauliflower, tomatoes, fresh ginger, cumin, cardamom, African curry, jasmine rice, and topped with Chef's green lentils. Pair it with a kebab!
$11.50 - COCONUT CURRY TOFU (V)
Fried tofu braised in coconut curry sauce, served with coconut rice and sautéed collard greens. (Vegan)
$13.95 - ETHIOPIAN SPICED VEGETABLE CURRY (V)
Braised cabbage with African spices. Served with lentil curry, spicy red kidney beans, sautéed collard greens, and injera bread. (vegan)
$17.95 - CHICKEN TAGINE
Pan-seared chicken breast rubbed with a fragrant combination of spices then braised in garlic, onions, ground ginger, paprika, cumin, fresh turmeric root, lemon pickle, and apricots.
$18.25 - CHICKEN TIKKA CURRY
Tikka is a flavorful but mild curry made from fresh turmeric root, ginger, Greek yogurt, garlic, African spices, and cilantro. Chicken is stewed in this amazing curry and served with coconut rice and sautéed collard greens.
$14.75 - SPICED MOROCCAN LAMB
Premium leg of lamb braised with curry sauce. Served with cashew couscous and sautéed collard greens. Chef’s favorite!
$18.50 - ETHIOPIAN SPICED BEEF CURRY
Sautéed beef sirloin braised with African spices. Served with cabbage, lentil curry, spicy red kidney beans, sautéed collard greens, and injera bread.
$20.95
AFRICAN SIDES
- INJERA BREAD - (V) (VEGAN)
Home made Ethiopian fermented bread made from teff (an African grain)
$2.95 - SAUTÈED COLLARD GREENS - (V) (VEGAN) (GF)
An African specialty with sauteed with secret spices.
$5.60 - SIDE AFRICAN VEGETABLE DIRT RICE (V)
A side portion of Chef's famous "dirt rice"
$6.75 - CASHEW COUSCOUS - (V) (VEGAN)
A traditional dish from Morocco, with cashews, raisins, and spices
$5.95 - COCONUT RICE - (V) (VEGAN) (GF)
Traditional dish from eastern Africa cost, Jasmine rice with coconut milk and curry leaves
$5.95 - LENTILS (V) (VEGAN) (GF)
Lentils braised in coconut milk and African curry.
$5.95 - SIDE KEBAB (SINGLE) - (GF)
Choose any kebab as a side. Single skewer served alone, can be added to any dish.
$6.95
DESSERTS
- SAFARI'S WHITE CHOCOLATE COCONUT COOKIE - (V)
A surprisingly wonderful cookie with coconut spices, oatmeal and white chocolate chips.
$1.95OUT OF STOCK - COCONUT AND BEE POLLEN MERINGUE - (V)
Hard to make but easy to eat!! Meringue cookie with crunchy outside and soft inside! Like a cross between a coconut macaroon and a meringue. Features a touch of bee pollen and green tea!
$1.95OUT OF STOCK
SAUCES
Sunday | Closed |
Monday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
Tuesday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
Wednesday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
Thursday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
Friday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
Saturday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
Jambo! (Swahili for Hello). Born in Kenya, Chef Safari hand-crafts traditional African dishes. Premiere cuisine from a fast and easily accessible food trailer!
225 Girard Street, Durango, CO 81303