West African Restaurants near Teaneck, NJ

“This place was amazing. The jilof was my favorite. The service was perfect and the little kid named Eddy was really cute. The meat here couldn’t have been better. I’m really happy about this place and can’t wait to come back and get some more food.“

“Lots of character, high on aroma and flavor. All entrees gluten-free. Very casual.“

“The shito they make is excellent“

“I come from Germany and I have rarely eaten such good lamb. Incredibly delicious 🤌. Perfectly marinated. Respect!

And one of the homemade drinks (I had the hibiscus juice) is also delicious.
Friendly staff, great guests, and the restaurant looks very cozy and inviting.“

“The food is amazing and you can taste the culture. Restaurant space is also very clean and the staff where all kind and welcoming. I highly recommend👌🏿“

“I visited this restaurant during a recent trip to New York City, and it was truly a hidden gem. From the moment we arrived, the service was warm, attentive, and top-notch. The staff made us feel welcome and took the time to guide us through the menu.

While I already enjoy certain West African dishes, my family and I are primarily American food eaters, so trying several new items was definitely outside of our comfort zone. I’m so glad we did because everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. The flavors were rich, authentic, and unforgettable.

The highlight of the meal was the Red Snapper. My 9-year-old daughter completely fell in love with it and couldn’t stop talking about how good it was! It’s not always easy to find a restaurant where every member of the family enjoys the food, but this place exceeded our expectations.

Between the incredible food, outstanding service, and welcoming atmosphere, we have absolutely no regrets about trying something new. This restaurant has earned a permanent spot on our list and will be a staple of our future NYC visits. Highly recommend!“

“last year July to August I was in New York never feel being far from home .I had the best time to taste west African food daily .I enjoyed your delicious Jelof rice and cassava leaf soup. I will definitely visit your resturant again in my next trip to New York.“

“Amazing food and super friendly service.“

“I'm annoyed at myself for the delay in coming here. Satisfying dishes. Remarkably helpful employees. Tasty spice combinations. Fair bills and pleasant staff. The neighborhood stays active after dinner hours. This restaurant achieves total quality.“

“This is my favorite place I've eaten on Arthur Avenue. I had the grilled lamb and it was delicious, the best lamb dish I've had in a long time and a large portion that I had enough to pack some up to take home. Service was friendly and welcoming. The ginger drink is fantastic, strong and spicy and you can tell they use fresh ginger. Nice atmosphere with good music. The price is a good deal for the quality and portion of the food. A lot of people near me ordered fried whole fish which looked great, I'll try that next time.“

“awesome food and great service“

“Absolutely love this place! We really needed something like this where you can order from different restaurants all in one spot. My food was perfectly packed, incredibly delicious, and super fast. I’m so glad one opened nearby. I used to go to the one near my job on 23rd Street, so this is super convenient!“

“Arrived just before 15:00 and met a calosed and locked door. I called their phone number and it rang and rang. We tried knocking and after a few minutes a woman arrived, also tried calling, and began banging on the restaurant window. She mentioned something about Ramadan being the reason they weren't open. Not too long after her banging, someone came to open the door and as we tried following the woman in she closed the door on us. The guy who opened the door from the inside opened the door again and said we could come in. We quickly learned that the woman worked there as she went straight to the back room. Confused and a little annoyed, we sat. My partner and I were the only ones there. A server approached us and said they were only offering three things for the menu, which was different from online. After clarifying that there were indeed only three things on the menu, I ordered the jollof with fish and the goat in peanut soup and rice dish. Before the food arrived, I asked the server if she could turn on the heat, as it was not on. Mind you, this was a Wednesday in February in Harlem. She turned on the heat and the TV, which was played news at a moderate volume. The waters and food came and it was delicious. Plenty rice with the goat and peanut soup, good ratios on the jollof plate. Smaller rice grains than I am used to, but thoroughly enjoyed my plate and taking bites of the jollof.
I appreciated there being a container for washing in the bathroom. I was given $3 back in cash, something about being overcharged on my card? Shrug. No menu so I don't know what the total should have been / what the deal was with that. Overall, I'd go back for the food and hope for being true to opening hours, attending to the phone, and having a menu.“

“A charming place with a strong Senegalese spirit that warmly welcomes all kinds of people. We had fish, chicken, and lamb, and everything was delicious. I especially recommend the meat.

The staff were very kind and attentive to everything we asked for, and they were very grateful when we said goodbye. We definitely want to come back 100%. We are from Spain and we were delighted with the place. We would come again if it were closer.

Additionally, the prices are very affordable and the value for money is excellent, as everything is very tasty and reasonably priced.“

“I can honestly say there isn’t a single dish I’ve tried here that I didn’t love. Every meal is full of flavor, fresh, and perfectly cooked. This place has quickly become one of my absolute favorites. I’m genuinely obsessed!

If you’re anywhere nearby, do yourself a favor and try it out. You will not be disappointed!“

“I came here around a decade ago. They did not have a buffet back then, as many of the reviews here state. I remember liking this food. The restaurant was empty when it was new, mostly because the neighborhood folks couldn't afford restaurant food. But I noticed a large staff, which gave me the impression of whoever opened this spot, did it with love.

I'm Latin X of Caribbean Colombian and Coastal Ecuadorian decent. I came here to say, many Colombians would be shocked to find what Colombians believed were their cultural foods, right here in a West African restaurant. I remember seeing a whole wall stacked with just bunuelos, Colombian style. When I asked, oh you guys sell Colombian food too? They all looked at me like I was crazy, even though I was standing right next to the bunuelos, slowly realizing, the bunuelo isn't Colombian, it is actually West African as they told me it was their nationality's bread. I just can't remember if they said that bread originated in Uganda or Angola.

I have recently moved back to NYC. I think I will return to this place and find out. Fellow Colombians, come and check this place out. Find out where your grandparent's cooking magic originated from. Wepa!“

“We stumbled on this place your local home-cooked. The food is great. They just need to get more organized. We came there with friends raving about the food place our orders and they came back stating they ran out. We had to wait. It was late on a Saturday. If you’re going there go early before they run out of food.“

“the restaurant says (poster outside) it accepts EBT card and also when we asked the staffs they said the same too. but when we ordered the food the staff said they dont accept EBT card, they only accept cash. Liar“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I recently visited Kumasi Restaurant and I had an amazing experience. The food was absolutely delicious and very authentic. If you are looking for real Ghanaian and West African flavors, this is definitely the place to go. The dishes were fresh, well-seasoned, and reminded me of home.

The customer service was also excellent. The staff were very welcoming, friendly, and made sure we were comfortable throughout our visit. The environment was clean and lively, with a great atmosphere for family and friends.

I highly recommend Kumasi Restaurant to anyone in New York who wants to enjoy authentic African cuisine. I will definitely be coming back again. 👍🏾🔥“

“The food here exceeds what you expect from a local restaurant. All workers here have pleasant personalities. This place offers elegant visuals. Their dishes stand out even among excellent restaurants. This establishment meets every standard.“

“Good food, generous portions.“

“I went there on May 13th a Friend recommended I try their lamb chops. We ordered lamb chops, jollof rice and sweet plantain as well as a separate order of lamb chops and sweet peas.

The portions of HUGE. The lamb and peas had came with 5 pieces of lamb while my Oder came in a large foil tray it only came with 4 pieces of lamb. All and all the lambs chops were well seasoned and cooked to perfection. The rice was delicious with the right amount of spice. The plantains were sweet just like I like them. I will be back. Like TONIGHT! 😂 10/10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!“

“Best African food around! If you know how to order, you’re in for a true gift! I usually get the poisson braise (grilled fish) with attieke (“acheke” or ground cassava) and aloko (sweet plantains). Enjoy!“

“Love me some African food this spot been my late night creep since 2018 I've moved to PA and hadn't been here since 2021 Was passing through and I stopped by The place . The place is not much to look at and you must spend over 10 to use the card but the food never disappoints“

“🍽️ Papaye – A Bronx staple that never misses on flavor.

I’ve been coming to Papaye for years—since living in the Bronx—and it’s truly a household name in the community. The food has always held it down, especially the kebabs, which are still one of my go-to orders whenever I’m back in the city.

The service has improved over time, but there’s still room for more warmth and enthusiasm. That extra effort would elevate the customer experience, but it seems like they know their food speaks for itself—and honestly, it does.

Flavors are solid, portions are generous, and it’s one of those spots that stays real to its roots. Definitely worth stopping by if you’re in the area.“

“The Mafè and the accompanying Sosu Kaani were flavorful and comforting.“

“clean and great atmosphere“

“My friend and I came after 10 on a Saturday. It said here that it closes at 11 so we thought we'd be good. But when we got there chairs were up and etc. They still accommodated with rice and chicken even tho he wanted something more exotic. The boys working there were kind of annoyed but they provided and we ate quick and left. I have to try to be there earlier next time“

“They have the best in Nigerian meals in New york and Philly.“

“This place delivers quality worth returning for regularly. The employees know their business while showing personal care. They use special components to create excellent meals. I was astonished by the quality. Chez Jacob exceeds the rating scale.“

“I'd make this my personal cafeteria if I could afford it. This restaurant balances good flavor, reasonable prices and friendly staff. Total rating. This place has excellent atmosphere, spotless conditions, and minimal decor. From entering to leaving, everything flowed well.“