<div class="tldr">Dounou Cuisine, a new West African restaurant, opened June 10 at 2452 Lenox Avenue in Harlem. The menu highlights Ivorian food traditions.</div>
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<li>Dounou Cuisine opened June 10, 2024.</li>
<li>Located at 2452 Lenox Avenue, Harlem.</li>
<li>Menu features dishes from Côte d’Ivoire.</li>
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Dounou Cuisine began service on June 10 at 2452 Lenox Avenue, marking the arrival of a new West African option in Harlem. The space seats 24 and occupies a previously vacant storefront near West 132nd Street.
The restaurant is owned by Adama Doumbia, who moved to New York from Abidjan in 2007. Doumbia said her aim is to introduce New Yorkers to the cuisine of Côte d’Ivoire, including attiéké, braised fish, and chicken kedjenou. The kitchen uses imported spices and ingredients sourced from local African grocers.
Hours are currently Tuesday through Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. Dounou Cuisine offers both dine-in service and takeout orders. The restaurant plans to launch delivery in the coming weeks, according to Doumbia.
Menu prices range from $13 for smaller plates to $25 for main courses. Vegetarian options and non-alcoholic beverages are available. No alcohol is served at this time.
<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
<h2>When did Dounou Cuisine open?</h2>
<p>Dounou Cuisine opened on June 10, 2024. It began welcoming customers at its Harlem location at 2452 Lenox Avenue, offering Ivorian and West African dishes to the public.</p>
<h2>What kind of dishes does Dounou Cuisine serve?</h2>
<p>The restaurant serves traditional food from Côte d’Ivoire, including attiéké (cassava couscous), braised fish, chicken kedjenou, and other West African staples. Vegetarian options are also available.</p>
<h2>Does Dounou Cuisine offer delivery or alcohol?</h2>
<p>Dounou Cuisine currently provides dine-in and takeout service. Delivery is expected to begin soon. The restaurant does not serve alcohol, but offers a variety of non-alcoholic drinks.</p>