# MAHARI > MAHARI — African restaurants in Chicago, IL. ## Key facts - **URL**: https://frankiapp.com/business/mahari-758985 - **Type**: Restaurants - **Cuisine**: African - **Location**: Chicago, IL - **Address**: 1504 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615 - **Phone**: 1312-907-5274 - **Website**: https://maharirestaurant.com/ - **Coordinates**: 41.795464, -87.588648 - **Claimed**: unclaimed ## About At Mahari, we celebrate our roots through the different routes of the African diaspora. Each element of our menu tells a story, weaving together flavors and traditions from Africa, the Caribbean, Creole, Afro-Latina, and Soul Food cuisines. ## Hours - Monday: 5pm - 10pm - Wednesday: 5pm - 10pm - Thursday: 5pm - 10pm - Friday: 5pm - 10pm - Saturday: 5pm - 10pm - Sunday: 5pm - 10pm ## Amenities - Vegan ## Reviews ### dee.luxee.eats — 5.0/5 · Apr 4, 2025 Hyde Park’s newest Black-owned gem,@mahari_restaurant, isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a gift. ✨ In Swahili, “Mahari” means gift, and that’s exactly what they offer—a dining experience crafted with love, warmth, and intention. At Mahari, the flavors of the African diaspora come together in a beautiful fusion, blending influences from Africa, the Caribbean, Creole, Afro-Latina, and Soul Food cuisines. You have to try the Haitian Hot Wings with Pikliz for the perfect spicy kick!