Rating: NNN
The Danforth offers much more than just Greek fare. Check out the avenue’s international hot spots.
Amadou (1802 Danforth, at Glebemount, 416-466-7723) Modest storefront eatery serving western African fare from Senegal, Mali and Cameroon. Limited list of mains and starters. Best: Nem, near-Vietnamese deep-fried rice wrappers stuffed with purple cabbage, vermicelli, carrots and chicken, sided with nuclear hot sauce samosa-like sambusas stuffed with succulent whitefish and veggies bistro-correct beignets freshly made sorrel and ginger juices. $12 all-you-can-eat buffet every other Saturday night. Complete meals for $15 per person ($9 at lunch), including all taxes, tip and a glass of homemade fruit punch. Open Tuesday to Thursday 11 am to 9:30 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am to 11 pm, Sunday 1 to 9 pm. Closed Monday. Unlicensed. Cash only. Access: barrier-free, washrooms in basement. Rating: NNN