20 best places for Gumbo in New Orleans ranked

By Saumya Mehrotra

Modified Jan 21, 2025 04:56 ET

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15. Bennachin

Rustic interiors of Bennachin will take you back to Africa (Image via @bennachinrestaurant.com)

Take a trip to Gumbo's West African roots at Bennachin, located on Royal Street. Savor their nsouki lappa-- a West African variation of gumbo along with some chakry (a dessert made of couscous, shredded coconut, and raisins). Also, pay attention to the rustic decor of the restaurant.

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