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Low FODMAP at Dakar NOLA - Fine Dining Guide

Navigate low FODMAP dining at Dakar NOLA in New Orleans. Tips for this celebrated Senegalese restaurant.

Last verified: January 1, 2025

Safe Items to Order

ItemNotesModifications
Grilled FishSenegalese preparationsRequest no onion or garlic in marinade
Plain RiceAccompanimentRequest no onion in preparation
Grilled MeatsWest African styleRequest simple seasoning, no onion

Items to Avoid

  • Onion-based stews (fundamental to Senegalese cuisine)
  • Garlic preparations
  • Yassa (onion-based)
  • Black-eyed pea dishes (high FODMAP)

Example Orders

Modified West African

  • Contact restaurant in advance
  • Request grilled proteins without onion
  • Plain rice

Tip: West African cuisine is challenging - onions are foundational

About Dakar NOLA

Dakar NOLA is a celebrated New Orleans restaurant bringing Senegalese flavors to the American South.

Quick Summary

Honest assessment: Senegalese cuisine relies heavily on onions as a foundational ingredient. Dining here will require significant modifications.

Best approach: Contact the restaurant in advance to discuss what modifications are possible.


This guide provides general FODMAP guidance for fine dining. Menu items change seasonally. Always confirm ingredients directly with the restaurant.