Chez Hélène

Chez Hélène sits on Allée de la Pharmacie Comoé in Deux Plateaux, Cocody, part of the neighbourhood's dense maquis belt that stretches toward Angré. The kitchen specialises in the braisé and piqué style of Ivorian grilling: whole fish and chicken cooked to order over charcoal, with beef and escargot brochettes offered as house extras beyond the standard grill list. This snail and beef combination is a small point of distinction from the more common chicken-and-fish maquis nearby. The setting is informal and open-air, typical of the Deux Plateaux maquis scene, with a lively, communal atmosphere that peaks in the evening when local trade is heaviest; daytime custom is lighter. Because hours are confirmed by phone rather than fixed and posted, calling ahead before an off-peak visit is worthwhile. As with most maquis in the area, walk-ins are standard and reservations are more a courtesy than a necessity, though calling ahead on a busy weekend evening can help secure a table faster.