Irie Zulu

Milwaukee

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PERMANENTLY CLOSED

Irie Zulu, an unassuming, spacious, brick-front restaurant, is one of the first Afro-fusion places in Milwaukee to offer both authentic African (Tuesday through Thrusday) and Jamaican (Fridays) cuisine. The African menu features options like, sweet and savory Native Ghana Yam Fries served with tomato chutney, samosa-like East African Style Stuffed Pastries loaded with veggies, spices, and local beef or chicken, and locally raised, bone-in Oxtail Stew served with rice and beans or sweet plantains. On Fridays you’ll find Jamaican Handpies, flaky pastries filled with savory spicy jerk meat, Grilled jerk-marinated chicken wings, mild Fish Tea Soup, made with sustainably raised cod, and tender saffron-forward Goat Curry. You can also purchase sauces, spices, and sausages at the retail counter.