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Located in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, Old World Market offers a broad selection of imported West African and select Caribbean products.

5129 N Broadway #1
Chicago, IL 60640

Open 7 days a week
7am–8pm

Holiday Hours
Nov 23 (Thanksgiving Day) 7am–5pm
Dec 25 (Christmas Day) 7am–5pm
Jan 1 (New Year’s Day) 7am–5pm

 

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What is Fufu?



Made from boiled and pounded starchy food crops like plantains, cassava and yams, this is a West African (and Caribbean) staple.

Fufu compliments any soup or stew, especially those of West African descent, such as light soup (nkrakra), palm nut soup (abenkwan), green vegetable soup (abun abun), egusi soup and more. Not only is this delicious food low in cholesterol, it’s also rich in fiber and potassium.


Old World Market carries a broad selection of imported Fufu products.

  • ★★★★★

    They have everything we need from West and Central Africa and fresh seafood/produce at good price. Frozen Chikwanga, Kenkey, Banku, fresh habanero, Ghanaian yam, cola nuts, etc. Well organized and clean, polite staff. Free parking available… Will definitely come back :)

    —Yuko Ekyalongo

  • ★★★★★

    This a great market. I did not expect to find so much inside. It looks like a small market but they cary a wide selection of meats, fish, beans, spices and more. Try them out you will not be disappointed.

    –Sonya Spears

  • ★★★★★

    For all your African groceries needs check them out. You won't regret it.

    –Doris Fandohan

  • ★★★★★

    All the African groceries I eat in my home are from there and I love it so much

    —Ibrahim Abidemi

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Nigerian Egusi Soup



A soup thickened with ground melon seeds along with leafy greens and other vegetables. A popular soup with many variations. Often eaten with dishes like Pounded Yams. This can be prepared with goat, beef, fish or even shellfish.

Want to make this delicious dish at home?
Click here for the recipe.