Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2012

For the sounds, smells, and—most importantly—tastes of Africa, Calabash (B1F Hamamatsucho Bldg, 2-10-1 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku; www.calabash.co.jp) is your central Tokyo location for the cuisine of Mali, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Ghana. Apart from their standard menu featuring regional treats such as chicken stew in mustard sauce (¥1,000) and plantain fritters (¥500), they hold a monthly bash to explore African countries of the Mediterranean. Their recent Moroccan event featured non-stop belly dancers and magicians to complement the regional beer, wine and food available, whetting diners’ appetites for the upcoming Tunisian (Jun 1) and Algerian (Jun 29) extravaganzas.