La Brais de Nati is set on a hill just outside the town centre, overlooking the town. You can choose to eat either inside in the traditionally styled hut or outside. We chose to eat outside with a view of the twinkling lights of Natitingou below us.
The food is very good, and although it is a traditional grill featuring local meats there are also plenty of fresh tasty vegetables. I had Guinea Fowl with rice and green beans, carrots, onion and peppers and it was delicious but the portion was huge – far more than I could eat, although I tried my best!
Our driver ordered millet beer which is a local speciality. I decided to play safe and not try it as it is made with local water. It is also very strong. I had my usual Beninoise beer.
Written May 26, 2009
Luggage and bags: Re-sealable plastic bags are useful if you visit the Tata Sombas and want to buy Shea butter from one of the villages. The women in the village don’t have any bags and the Shea butter is quite oily and messy, plus they only have large quantities of it. The bags that you get at the airport to take your cosmetics through security are ideal as you can put a portion of Shea butter in and it can be sealed for the rest of your trip.
Written May 16, 2009
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Chez Guillaume is another excellent restaurant in Natitingou just off the Goudron on the right at the southern end of town. Located in a large, airy paillote with an outdoor garden eating area, specialites include oven-baked pizza (2,500 - 4,000 CFA), grilled wild meats (guinea fowl, antelope, rabbit, hare, pigeon) and delicious Moroccan-style lamb or vegetable tagines. The owner-chef, Guillaume, makes his own pastries and ice-cream as well. Live jazz concerts every Saturday night. Beer and wine at buvette prices.