Akin's African Restaurant – Authentic West & Central African Cuisine in Winnipeg's West End

You can order through multiple channels:

• Online ordering through our Ordering Platform
• Call us directly at 204-786-8400
• Visit us for dine-in, takeout, or delivery at 570A Sargent Ave, Winnipeg, MB

We deliver to several neighbourhoods across Winnipeg including:

• West End — priority delivery area
• Sargent Park — priority delivery area
• Daniel McIntyre — priority delivery area
• Spence — priority delivery area
• Minto — priority delivery area
• St. Matthews — priority delivery area
• West Broadway — priority delivery area
• Wolseley — priority delivery area
• Central Park — priority delivery area
• Colony — priority delivery area
• Polo Park — priority delivery area
• Armstrong's Point — priority delivery area
• Osborne Village — secondary delivery area
• River Heights — secondary delivery area
• Fort Rouge — secondary delivery area
• Crescentwood — secondary delivery area
• Lord Roberts — secondary delivery area
• St. James — secondary delivery area
• Brooklands — secondary delivery area
• Weston — secondary delivery area
• Westwood — secondary delivery area
• Portage - Ellice — secondary delivery area
• Exchange District — secondary delivery area
• North End — secondary delivery area
• Centennial — secondary delivery area
• William Whyte — secondary delivery area

Delivery fees and minimum order requirements may vary by location. Call us at (204) 786-8400 for delivery details.

Our most popular authentic West and Central African dishes include:

• Jollof Rice — bold, smoky West African Jollof Rice served with dodo (fried plantain) and your choice of chicken or beef
• Pounded Yam with Egusi Soup — silky-smooth pounded yam with richly spiced melon seed soup and assorted meats
• Suya — traditional West African spiced skewered meat grilled over open flame; star of our Shawarma & Suya Saturdays
• Assorted Pepper Soup — warming aromatic broth with beef, cow skin, smoked goat, and beef tripe, served with parboiled rice
• Amala with Soup — dark, smooth yam flour swallow served with your choice of Egusi, Okra, or Edikang Ikong soup
• Roasted Tilapia with White Rice — whole crispy tilapia roasted African-style, served with fluffy parboiled rice
• Fufu with Soup — smooth cassava fufu paired with your choice of Egusi, Okra, Edikang Ikong, or Cassava Leaf soup
• Edikang Ikong Soup — rich Nigerian vegetable soup with ugu (fluted pumpkin) leaves, assorted meats, and seafood
• Cassava Leaf Soup — pounded cassava leaves slow-cooked with palm oil, assorted meats, and authentic Central African spices
• Shawarma — tender marinated meat with fresh veggies and house sauces, African-style; featured every Saturday from 7 PM to midnight

Akin's African Restaurant specializes in authentic West and Central African cuisine made from scratch using traditional recipes passed down through generations. Every dish is prepared with the finest fresh ingredients and authentic African spices — from smoky Jollof Rice and richly seasoned Egusi Soup to grilled Suya and warming Pepper Soup. The name "Akin's" comes from the Yoruba Nigerian name "Akin," meaning "brave" — a nod to the courage it takes to build community through food in a new land. Rated 4.2 stars on Uber Eats with over 500 ratings, our customers consistently praise the authenticity, freshness, and generous portions.

We are open Monday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Hours may vary on holidays — please call us at 204-786-8400 to confirm or check our Google Business Profile.

We're located at 570A Sargent Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3B 1W6, in the vibrant West End neighbourhood.

Yes! Akin's African Restaurant offers catering for events, private occasions, and corporate functions. We also provide private dining and family meal packages with senior discounts (65+) available. Contact us at 204-786-8400 to discuss your catering needs.

Yes! Akin's features a full bar offering cocktails (including Margaritas), foreign beers, wines, and beloved African beverages like Palm Drink and Zobo. We regularly host Shawarma & Suya Saturdays from 7 PM to midnight — a lively themed evening celebrating African food, music, and culture.

Yes, we offer all service options! Dine in at our Sargent Avenue location in the West End, pick up your order for takeout, or have it delivered to your door across Winnipeg. Call 204-786-8400 or order online.