Cover image: Combo of Mosugo mains and sides
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A few months after enjoying an exquisite meal at MoSuke, Chef Mory Sacko's Michelin-star restaurant in the 14th arrondissement, I was intrigued by signs outside Galeries Lafayette announcing that Chef Sacko was opening a street food restaurant called MoSugo on the first floor of its building devoted to housewares and gastronomy.

Chef Sacko has chosen to feature fried chicken and fried plantains at Mosugo. Customers can either dine in or take out after selecting from the limited menu, which is a fusion of tradition Southern U.S., Cajun, Japanese, and African ingredients and inspirations.  Seating for 60 persons is available at this location.

Take-out counter
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The interior design of the dining area is minimalist and the space has ample light.

Dining area
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I have not yet had the pleasure of dining in, but I did order take-out for two from MoSugo just a few days ago.  I selected a fried chicken burger and fried alloco (plantains) as main dishes, roasted sweet potato and sweet potato fries as sides, and house-made bissap (a soft drink made from hibiscus flowers) as the beverage.  

My husband Tom and I tucked into the hearty meal once I got home.  We each ate half of everything so we wouldn't miss any part of this new dining experience.

MoSugo Take-out bag
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Fried chicken burger, fried alloco, roasted sweet potato and sweet potato fries
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The burger was served with pickles and a small cup of miso mayonnaise, and the alloco was served with a tangy soy-based bulldog sauce.  We loved the crunch of the panko breading that was used to coat the chicken and plantains for frying. 

The portion of alloco was larger and more filling than we expected.

We enjoyed both versions of the sweet potatoes.  They were supposed to come with a Cajun sauce, but I did not find it in my bag. 

The bissap was refreshing, but MoSugo's recipe is not quite as sweet as I would have liked. 

Tom would have preferred beer, but MoSugo does not sell beer for take-out.

Though I discussed with the server the Mobrookie (brownie-cookie hybrid) that I was considering for dessert, I forgot to order it! 

Overall, we appreciated this meal.  We were too hungry to take the time to reheat it properly, and we regretted not being able to taste the Cajun sauce and the Mobrookie, so we will return to MoSugo.

Next time, we'll dine in!

Window at MoSugo - Galeries Lafayette
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MoSugo Lafayette Gourmet
35, bd Haussmann
75009 Paris
Metro: Chaussée d'Antin (Lines 7 and 9)
Open Monday through Saturday 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM; Sunday 11:30 AM - 8 PM

Note: MoSugo also has a smaller location at 22, rue Raymond Losserand in the 14th arrondissement.  In addition to dine-in and take-out service, they deliver!