EatUptown

Palace Gate

In Ghana, it's considered a taboo to eat in public without inviting others to join you, so don't come to Palace Gate looking for solitude with your fufu dumplings. The decor is plastic and basic, but the atmosphere is merry.

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Address: 4548 N Magnolia Ave
Getting there: Wilson Red Line
Hours: Mon-Wed 10AM-8PM, Thu-Sun 10AM-9PM
Price: $8-10

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