Lost in Translation!

One of the many excting prospects about coming to Togo was the wide range of eating choices within close distance to the port. After battling traffic for two hours to get to a semi decent eatery in Sierra Leone, we are totally spoilt for choice in Lome. Inexpensive cafes, takeaways and restaurants of all different nationalities line the busy Beach Rd and the Janvier Boulevard. One of our favourites is Akif.  If it existed in Australia it would be closed down in about a week. It is hot, busy and located in what can only be described as some kind of shop with a wall knocked out that faces the street. It is open air dining where the locals often eat so that's gotta be a good sign. It is colourful people watching with street sellers trying to catch your eye for a sale, the waiters are friendly and the brochettes (kebabs) at a mere $6.00 are awesome!

For something a little bit more special Mercy Shippers have been known to frequent the Cote De Jardin or Garden by the Coast located down a secret dirt road. With it's wonderful ambience and delightful menu it's a real crowd pleaser. As a courtesy to us English speaking folk, English menus are available. However I think you will agree that some things have been lost (or gained) in translation!

Fancy your steak with a feeling? Perhaps you enjoy your steak angry or maybe your would prefer it a little bit sad! Vegetarians would be cringing about this quiche! How about a plate of rawness? Go figure?