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Cyrville
Foodies Chap
  • Since 2001
  • 4.4★ on Google
  • Free parking
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1392 Cyrville Rd, Ottawa. Free parking on site. Plan your visit

Everything for the African kitchen

From fresh produce to pantry staples, browse our aisles by category — then come see the full selection in store.

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  • Green plantains stacked in a pile
    Fresh Produce
  • Large fabric sacks filled with dried beans and grains
    Rice, Grains & Flour
  • Trays of assorted ground spices in warm reds and yellows
    Spices & Seasonings
  • Whole fish packed on ice
    Frozen Favourites
  • Cuts of raw meat on a dark board with garlic and pepper
    Meat & Fish
  • Metal bowls of assorted dried beans and legumes
    Pantry Essentials
  • Golden plantain chips on a black background
    Snacks & Drinks
  • A small jar of cream resting on a wooden square
    Beauty & Personal Care

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Rooted in culture. Made for everyday life.

Since 2001, Africa World Market has served Ottawa with products from across Africa — the familiar ingredients you grew up with, and new flavours waiting to be discovered. Whether you're shopping for tonight's dinner or a big family gathering, we're here to help you cook it your way.

Serving Ottawa since2001

Eat with us.

Foodies Chap

Take a break between the aisles and sit down to a meal at our in-store restaurant, right inside our Cyrville location.

Signature dishes

  • Afro Bowl — chicken or beef
  • Garba (attiéké with fried fish)
  • Pain Brochette
  • Charcoal Goat Meat
  • Puff Puff

Restaurant hours

Mon – Fri
11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Sat
10:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Sun
10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Call Foodies Chap (613) 879-5493

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  • Afro Bowl: jollof rice, charcoal-grilled chicken with onions and peppers, fried plantain and salad
    Afro Bowl
  • Garba: attiéké topped with crispy fried fish, green chili and a tomato-onion relish
    Garba
  • Pain brochette: baguette filled with grilled beef, green peppers, red onion, spicy sauce and mayo
    Pain Brochette
  • Charcoal-grilled goat meat with red onions and peppers
    Charcoal Goat Meat

For businesses & events

Linocut-style print of stacked cases, sacks of rice and tins ready for pickup

Wholesale & bulk

Buying for a restaurant, a store, a church or an association? Get African and Caribbean groceries by the case.

Wholesale & bulk buying
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Catering by Foodies Chap

Grilled meats, garba, plantain and puff puff for family gatherings, church events and office lunches.

Catering

Cook something good tonight

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Jollof Rice

Smoky, tomato-rich and made for sharing.

Key ingredients: Long-grain parboiled rice, Scotch bonnet pepper, Tomato paste

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups long-grain parboiled rice
  • 4 ripe tomatoes and 2 red bell peppers
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper
  • 2 onions
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • Thyme, curry powder, bay leaves, salt

Steps

  1. Blend the tomatoes, bell peppers, scotch bonnet and one onion until smooth.
  2. Fry the second onion, sliced, in the oil. Add the tomato paste and fry for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Pour in the blend and cook down for 20–25 minutes, until thick and the oil rises to the top.
  4. Season with thyme, curry powder, bay leaves and salt. Stir in the rinsed rice and add stock to just cover.
  5. Cover tightly and cook on low for about 30 minutes, until the rice is tender.
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Groundnut Stew (Maafe)

A rich, comforting peanut stew to serve over rice.

Key ingredients: Unsweetened peanut butter, Sweet potato, Ginger

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Ingredients

  • 1 kg beef or chicken, in pieces
  • ¾ cup unsweetened peanut butter
  • 1 onion, 3 garlic cloves, 1 piece of ginger
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste and 2 chopped tomatoes
  • 2 sweet potatoes or 3 carrots, in chunks
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole
  • 4 cups stock
  • Salt, oil, cooked rice to serve

Steps

  1. Brown the meat in a little oil, then set aside.
  2. Soften the onion, garlic and ginger. Add the tomato paste and tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Whisk the peanut butter into the hot stock until smooth, then add it to the pot with the meat, vegetables and whole pepper.
  4. Simmer gently for about 40 minutes, stirring often, until the meat is tender and the sauce is thick.
  5. Remove the pepper, season to taste and serve over rice.
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Grilled Fish & Fried Plantain

Spiced whole fish with sweet, golden plantain.

Key ingredients: Ripe plantains, Whole tilapia, Scotch bonnet pepper

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Ingredients

  • 2 whole tilapia, cleaned
  • 3 ripe plantains (yellow with black spots)
  • 1 onion, 3 garlic cloves, 1 piece of ginger
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper
  • 2 limes
  • Oil for frying, salt

Steps

  1. Blend half the onion with the garlic, ginger, pepper, juice of one lime and a pinch of salt.
  2. Score the fish on both sides, rub with the marinade and rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Grill, or roast at 200 °C (400 °F), for 25–30 minutes, until the flesh flakes easily.
  4. Slice the plantains on the diagonal and fry in hot oil for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden.
  5. Serve with sliced onion and lime wedges.
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Egusi Soup

A rich soup of ground melon seeds and greens, made for fufu.

Key ingredients: Ground egusi (melon seeds), Palm oil, Spinach or bitter leaf

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups ground egusi (melon seeds)
  • 1 kg beef or assorted meats, in pieces
  • ½ cup palm oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp ground crayfish
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, blended
  • 4 cups stock
  • 4 cups chopped spinach or bitter leaf
  • Salt to taste

Steps

  1. Season the meat and simmer it in the stock until tender, about 40 minutes. Keep the stock.
  2. Mix the ground egusi with a little water into a thick paste.
  3. Heat the palm oil and soften the onion. Add the egusi paste in spoonfuls and fry for 5–8 minutes, stirring gently, until it forms small curds.
  4. Add the stock, meat, crayfish and pepper, then simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Stir in the greens, cook 3–5 minutes more, season to taste and serve with fufu, pounded yam or rice.

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  • ★★★★★★★★★★

    Good selection and product rotation. Friendly staff and bilingual. Good parking. The WhatsApp group is fantastic. Love the restaurant that's inside.

    Robbie Shades
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  • ★★★★★★★★★★

    Excellent customer service and friendly staff. Fair pricing. It has products from all over Africa. I took notice that there was a huge variety of West African products. There's lots of free parking space. Definitely a spot you should check out if you're looking to try something new or if you want a taste of Africa.

    Anthony Aloye Oghieakhe
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  • ★★★★★★★★★★

    De passage à Ottawa, j'ai pu me rendre dans ce magasin pour effectuer mes courses. Je vis en Europe et là j'ai été émerveillée !!! On y retrouve quasiment tout ce qu'on recherche en termes d'aliments et objets "exotiques". Je recommande.

    Translated from French

    Passing through Ottawa, I was able to visit this store to do my shopping. I live in Europe and I was amazed!!! You can find almost everything you're looking for in terms of "exotic" foods and items. I recommend it.

    anessa maelys
    Google review
  • ★★★★★★★★★★

    African food store. Native foods available, snacks too. Must see for any sub-Saharan African in Ottawa.

    usman kadiri
    Google review

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1392 Cyrville Rd
Ottawa, ON K1L 3M9
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