The Sahara NN
Quick info
About The Sahara NN
The Sahara NN builds its menu around fufu and jollof, cooking West African food at Unit 19 Derngate in Northampton. Rice dishes are ordered regularly, and a platter option lets a table work through a number of small plates in one sitting. Dessert brings puff puff, a fried-doughnut-style sweet served with ice cream. The team talks first-time diners through the menu, explaining what the dishes are and making recommendations. A buffet night sits alongside the regular non-buffet nights, so it is worth checking which you are booking for. Portions come large, and leftovers go home in takeaway boxes for eating off site. The kitchen runs through the week apart from Wednesdays, and reservations are recommended.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking · Parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fufu with fish stew, the platter option, jollof rice and puff puff with ice cream.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fufu with fish stew, the platter option, jollof rice and puff puff with ice cream.
Customer Review Summary
The platter of small plates draws the most attention, with several first timers to West African food saying it let them try everything and still leave with leftovers. Close behind is the fufu, sought out by one diner who had wanted to try it for a long time and ordered by another alongside a fish stew described as a massive portion. The jollof, a large tilapia, various rice dishes and puffa puffa with ice cream, likened to a fried doughnut, also come in for praise, along with food that reviewers call well seasoned and freshly prepared. Just as often mentioned is the guidance from the owner and staff, who talk newcomers through the menu, suggest what suits their palates and explain what to eat things with and in what order. One party who came on buffet night enjoyed it but said they would return on a non buffet night. Another left with more than half the meal packed into three takeaway boxes.
Customer Review Summary
The platter of small plates draws the most attention, with several first timers to West African food saying it let them try everything and still leave with leftovers. Close behind is the fufu, sought out by one diner who had wanted to try it for a long time and ordered by another alongside a fish stew described as a massive portion. The jollof, a large tilapia, various rice dishes and puffa puffa with ice cream, likened to a fried doughnut, also come in for praise, along with food that reviewers call well seasoned and freshly prepared. Just as often mentioned is the guidance from the owner and staff, who talk newcomers through the menu, suggest what suits their palates and explain what to eat things with and in what order. One party who came on buffet night enjoyed it but said they would return on a non buffet night. Another left with more than half the meal packed into three takeaway boxes.
Featured reviews
- NessaBlume21
“Ordered the fufu with a fish stew. Flavours were so lovely, and MASSIVE portion, they were very generous with the fish and the fufu. Staff were also friendly.”
- Riza Martin Lenaghan
“My first West African food and it didn’t disappoint. Would love to go back again.”
- Rymes Manko
“Very tasty Ghanaian food in generous proportions. Friendly and respectful staff, relaxing atmosphere with lots of potential. Found a new favourite hangout spot! ❤️”
- Charlotte Bird
“We went on the buffet night. It was our first time trying African food. The staff were excellent with helping us with what the food was, what you could eat it with and the order to eat it in. We would certainly return on a non buffet night.”
- Helen L
“Brilliant!! First time eating here, food was delicious & the waitress recommended what suited our palettes. Will definitely visit again”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
Amenities
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Bar on site
- Casual
- Kerbside pickup
- Beer
- Late-night food
- Spirits
- Dining options· 4
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Small plates
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sahara NNGood for kids · Reservations | 4.974 | — | — | fufu with fish stew, the platter option, jollof rice |
| Greek Bistro Northampton | 4.6311 | 0.1 mi | £1–15 | mixed platter for mains, vegetarian platter, tiramisu and chocolate cake |
| The Smoke Pit | 4.52,059 | 0.1 mi | — | meat platter, lord spencer burger, £10 lunch menu |
| The Dining RoomOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.6213 | 0.1 mi | £10–30 | afternoon tea, vegetarian and vegan options, outdoor terrace |
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