Authentic West African home cooking — Halal, hearty, made fresh.
3703 Commercial Dr · Indianapolis, IN · International Marketplace
Nestled in Indianapolis's vibrant International Marketplace, Madina Restaurant is a beloved gathering place for authentic West African home cooking. Every dish tells a story — of Nigerian and Ghanaian kitchens, of spices layered with care, of meals that nourish both body and spirit.
Our kitchen is built on 100% Halal principles, and we take pride in preparing every meal from scratch. From our slow-simmered cassava leaf stew and rich egusi soup to perfectly crafted fufu and golden jollof rice, we cook the way our grandmothers taught us.
Daily vegetarian options ensure everyone has a place at our table. Neighbors drive across town for it. Once you taste it, you'll know why.
The dishes Madina guests come back for — again and again.
Our most celebrated dish. Slow-cooked for hours until the cassava leaves meld into a deep, complex sauce. Served over rice or with your choice of swallow — it's the dish guests call and ask about before they've even finished the drive home.
West Africa's iconic one-pot rice — tomatoes, onions, peppers, and fragrant spices absorbed by long-grain rice into pure comfort. Ours is made from scratch, every single day.
Marinated, seasoned, and grilled to order with West African spice blends. Paired with jollof rice, eba, or pounded yam — a feast on its own.
“The BEST cassava leaf soup I've ever had. I've eaten at West African restaurants across the country and nothing compares. You have to try it.”
“The cassava stew was awesome and the fufu was on point. Everything felt like proper home cooking — the kind your auntie makes on a Sunday.”
“I keep coming back just to order the cassava leaf stew again. It's that good. Glad Indy has a spot like this — don't sleep on it.”
Hours may vary on holidays — please call to confirm.
Call ahead, come in, or order delivery — cassava leaf stew is waiting.
