Gastronómia a nákupy - Honorárny konzulát Konžskej Republiky

Gastronomy

When visiting Congo, you can't miss out on tasting the traditional cuisine. Among the dishes, be sure to try dishes such as saka-saka, poulet moambé or liboke de poisson. Make your gastronomic experience more enjoyable by tasting traditional palm wine or cassava beer. The dishes are not only unique, but also delicious, which will make you fall in love with the country even more.

Other local specialties we recommend trying

Fumbwa - steamed vine leaves with peanut paste

Ngoki - grilled catfish with vegetables and cassava porridge

Makemba - fried plantains (vegetable bananas), served as a side dish

Shopping

Where to buy local products

Grand Marche Total (Brazzaville) - the largest market for food, spices, clothes, souvenirs.

Plateau des 15 ans market - focused on arts and crafts.

Pointe-Noire: Marché La Distance - colorful fish market and local products right by the harbor.

Traditional crafts and what to take away as a souvenir

Wooden masks: traditional carved masks of various tribes (especially Bantu) - each shape carries spiritual meaning.

Wax-printed fabrics: Colorful African fabrics (called pagnes) are worn as scarves, skirts, and decorative accessories.

Ebony wood sculptures: a typical artisanal product, especially in the Pool area.

Baskets and ceramics: hand-woven and shaped products that you can find in the markets in both Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire.

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Brazzaville, CG

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October 20, 2026