AKÂDI PDX – Portland’s vibrant jewel of West African cuisine – Driven by a love for authenticity and cultural connection, AKÂDI brings West Africa’s most aromatic dishes (and from all corners of the region) to the Pacific Northwest. Jollof rice warm to the deeply smoky notes of grilled suya, each dish is prepared with care, using traditional methods and fresh ingredients. AKÂDI is not just a restaurant; it is a convergence of food, music, and community in an ethnic setting that transports patrons to the heart of West Africa. Whether you’re discovering the cuisine for the first time, or are a longtime aficionado of African flavors, AKÂDI PDX welcomes you to savor, explore, and celebrate the joy of West African hospitality.
Chef Fatou Ouattara, hailing from Bouake, Cote D'Ivoire, learned the art of African cuisine from her mom, grandma, and aunts. As a teenager, she honed her culinary skills in Bobo Dioulasso and Burkina Faso, mastering clay ovens, wood fires, and traditional spice preparation. Chef Fatou's mission is to authentically represent West African culture through AKÂDI's food, music, and ambiance, mirroring the gatherings she cherished from her Ivory Coast roots.
Food is our universal language for emotions and connections. In our family, it's the medium through which we express love, sadness, and joy. It's where we cry, dance, and celebrate, sparking our creativity and imagination to create the most delicious dishes you'll ever taste.