Asanka Local

$$ • West African, Seafood, Chicken Wings

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About Asanka Local

Asanka Local in Newark, NJ is a popular African restaurant known for its delicious and affordable food. The chef is friendly, helpful, and courteous, making every customer feel welcome. The portions are generous, and meals can be customized to suit dietary restrictions, with many vegetarian and vegan options available. The atmosphere creates a lively and inviting environment, where the energy promises tasty food. The restaurant is kid-friendly, wheelchair-accessible, and offers free parking. Diners can enjoy dishes like egusi soup and fufu, jollof rice with chicken, and a flavorful vegan dish made with plantains, jollof rice, and black-eyed pea stew. The food is truly tasty, with favorites like jollof rice and spinach, and the ginger shots adding a warming touch. The service is often praised as exceptional, with staff and even other customers being friendly and helpful. This place is a must-visit for a satisfying African meal that keeps customers coming back for more.

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Asanka Local Reviews

4.8
298 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
5
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Food
4.8
Atmosphere
4.6
Service
4.8

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Restaurantji Rating

first time ever trying this kind of food and first time visiting this place. both the food and the service was amazing. the chef or owner?both? was absolutely fantastic, funny, and an amazing cook. definitely recommend.

I had the egusi with pounded yam and the jollof rice with beef and plantains, and everything was delicious. The food tasted like a home-cooked meal—fresh, flavorful, and made with care.

The owners showed warm and friendly hospitality. If you're looking for authentic, west African food— I recommend paying Asanka Local a visit.

Very good service. Food taste very good. Highly recommended🤗🤗

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Hours

Monday 12:30 - 10PM
Tuesday 1 - 10:30PM
Wednesday 4 - 10:30PM
Thursday 4:30 - 10:30PM
Friday 4 - 10:30PM
Saturday 3 - 10:30PM
Sunday Closed
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