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Must
Abidjan is a fast-moving commercial hub set along the Atlantic coastline, where business, culture, and nightlife intersect. In Cocody, one of its busiest districts, Must has quickly become an in-demand table since opening in February 2026. Set on a rooftop with aerial views of the city, right on the Rue des Jardins, Must draws a steady mix of local business leaders, creatives, and visiting internationals, reflecting Abidjan’s blend of business and lifestyle. The interiors combine clean lines with warm materials, and the menu leans Mediterranean, with lots of local seafood. There’s grilled sea bream, lobster in butter sauce, and slow-cooked lamb, all deftly led by Peruvian chef Luis Carranza Marquez. Live music, a pianist or saxophonist perhaps, often plays in the background, just enough to shift the mood as the evening unfolds. It’s early days for Must, but the attention to detail, from service to atmosphere, suggests this is a place set to last. —Sharon Machira
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Abidjan is a fast-moving commercial hub set along the Atlantic coastline, where business, culture, and nightlife intersect. In Cocody, one of its busiest districts, Must has quickly become an in-demand table since opening in February 2026. Set on a rooftop with aerial views of the city, right on the Rue des Jardins, Must draws a steady mix of local business leaders, creatives, and visiting internationals, reflecting Abidjan’s blend of business and lifestyle. The interiors combine clean lines with warm materials, and the menu leans Mediterranean, with lots of local seafood.
There’s grilled sea bream, lobster in butter sauce, and slow-cooked lamb, all deftly led by Peruvian chef Luis Carranza Marquez. Live music, a pianist or saxophonist perhaps, often plays in the background, just enough to shift the mood as the evening unfolds. It’s early days for Must, but the attention to detail, from service to atmosphere, suggests this is a place set to last.
