I am kind of disappointed. For $20+ food should be better quality. My rice was extremely hard and the meat was very tough. The service was good they’re always respectful men.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Uygar Dogan
The place is open only 2 days a week. They opened another one in midtown and that’s all they care about. They don’t care for Harlem at all. Why should you care for them?
Service: 1
Jean-Francois R.
I would have loved to taste the food, experience their services and live the ambiance of this restaurant. Unfortunately, contrary to the opening hour advertised on Apple Map, they seem totally closed. Even after traversing all of Manhattan to get there, there is no notice on the door or anything. Looks like they are closed for good. Too bad, their menu seemed so tasty.
Gary Gao
Amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ReedH
I happened to be walking by on Sunday so stopped in for lunch. I’m so glad I did - this place is awesome! I haven’t had much West African food but it was all very flavorful and well prepared. They have a number of sets you can order that come with a meat and a couple sides - I went with the yassa grilled chicken and it was delicious. It’s in the African cultural center and I found the space really nice abd decorated with beautiful photography. I’ll be back!
Recommended dishes: Yassa Yassa Chicken Bowl
S. H.
Mido and the staff are welcoming. Place smells AMAZING. Afrobeats playing in the background. Spacious and plenty of seating - interior decked out in African pieces. A must visit, grab some grub a glass of rose and enjoy a walk down Central Park right
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liz E.
The great: 1) taste 2) seems pretty healthy 3) speedy! The bad: At first, the meals were delivered in a sturdy paper bowl, but more regularly, in a hard plastic tray. I hate this. Please go back to the paper, please!!!
Haley Z.
Fantastic African food in NYC. Nearly all the items on the menu were things I was not previously familiar with and enjoyed experiencing! Many vegetarian and vegan options here too! The black eyed pea salad I could have eaten a whole container of alone. Very refreshing and so many flavors that somehow go together perfectly. The soya chicken has a nice spice to it. The drinks, especially the prepackaged ones steal the show here. We tried the Bouye Baobab Juice and the Moringa Limeade Juice (both vegan and gluten free!), sourced from West African ingredients. Conveniently located right next to The Africa Center and right off of NE side of Central Park. They have some outdoor seating facing the park, but the inside seating is much cuter. Deeper into the causal restaurant they have couches and very large tables suitable for groups. They also have a large selection of books and educational materials about African culture that you can use while there. It's a perfect place to hunker down, order a ton of the menu and get some work done. Order via QR code on any numbered table. Free Wi-Fi, just ask for the password and single stall, large, accessible bathrooms all the way in the back. Please clear your own tray near the front before you leave!
Liz K.
Teranga is a true gem. The food and drinks are great, the location is directly across from the NE corner of Central Park, and the vibes are impeccable. It's cozy, casual, and family-friendly. There's always lots of seating available. It's accessible and has large single stall, gender neutral restrooms. Teranga is my go to for lunch, afternoon coffee, catch-up with a friend, or dedicated time to read and relax. The service is somewhere in between fast casual and sit-down, and always friendly. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan menu items, which are delicious!
Matthew Lalli
I've biked past this place hundreds of times and never knew it was there in the Africa Center. So glad I finally saw it and had the chance to eat there!! A lot of food and drink options and everything was delicious (and cheap too). Service was fast and friendly. Check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Yassa, Yassa Yassa Chicken Bowl, Kale Salad
Hidden gem in the community. Only open on weekends, this is a spot to go to for some West African food. The bowls are delicious! Spicy goodness ?You can order from a selection of bowls or make your own custom one.I am definitely coming back and get a bowl once a month. Delicious ???
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sauce, Vegan, Yassa Yassa Chicken Bowl, Salad, The Jollof, Mafe Peanut Sauce, Chicken Suya
Cliff Kerr
Seriously good food: the chicken suya hits all the right smoky-tender-juicy notes, and the plantains were some of the best I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Eyed Pea Salad, Suya Super Bowl, The Jollof, Mafe Peanut Sauce
Payal P.
This was quite an experience. I don't think I have ever tried West African food. It was quite an amazing experience. Bouye is an interesting drink that was quite tasty. It is an ancient African juice made from baobab fruit and has coconut milk in it. I believe this was considered a super food. I also got the Suya Super Bowl. The bowl consist of suya spiced chicken, Ndambe (black eyed pea, sweet potato, okra stew), plantains, and rice. I wish there had been more plantains but the dish over all was very filling and tasty.
Valkiria Duran-Narucki
So happy to have found Teranga! A nice break while visiting someone at Mount Sinai. Food is delicious, service is easy, restaurant is beautifully decorated.Open only on weekends, don’t miss it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aubrey Vinh
A beautiful, welcoming space to grab a bite at the northeast corner of Central Park. When you walk in, the smell is incredible. The bowls we got (suya chicken and salad) were amazing. Well priced, great portions, better flavors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Suya Super Bowl, Salad, Mafe Peanut Sauce
I am kind of disappointed. For $20+ food should be better quality. My rice was extremely hard and the meat was very tough. The service was good they’re always respectful men.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
The place is open only 2 days a week. They opened another one in midtown and that’s all they care about. They don’t care for Harlem at all. Why should you care for them?
Service: 1
I would have loved to taste the food, experience their services and live the ambiance of this restaurant. Unfortunately, contrary to the opening hour advertised on Apple Map, they seem totally closed. Even after traversing all of Manhattan to get there, there is no notice on the door or anything. Looks like they are closed for good. Too bad, their menu seemed so tasty.
Amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I happened to be walking by on Sunday so stopped in for lunch. I’m so glad I did - this place is awesome! I haven’t had much West African food but it was all very flavorful and well prepared. They have a number of sets you can order that come with a meat and a couple sides - I went with the yassa grilled chicken and it was delicious. It’s in the African cultural center and I found the space really nice abd decorated with beautiful photography. I’ll be back!
Recommended dishes: Yassa Yassa Chicken Bowl
Mido and the staff are welcoming. Place smells AMAZING. Afrobeats playing in the background. Spacious and plenty of seating - interior decked out in African pieces. A must visit, grab some grub a glass of rose and enjoy a walk down Central Park right
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The great: 1) taste 2) seems pretty healthy 3) speedy! The bad: At first, the meals were delivered in a sturdy paper bowl, but more regularly, in a hard plastic tray. I hate this. Please go back to the paper, please!!!
Fantastic African food in NYC. Nearly all the items on the menu were things I was not previously familiar with and enjoyed experiencing! Many vegetarian and vegan options here too! The black eyed pea salad I could have eaten a whole container of alone. Very refreshing and so many flavors that somehow go together perfectly. The soya chicken has a nice spice to it. The drinks, especially the prepackaged ones steal the show here. We tried the Bouye Baobab Juice and the Moringa Limeade Juice (both vegan and gluten free!), sourced from West African ingredients. Conveniently located right next to The Africa Center and right off of NE side of Central Park. They have some outdoor seating facing the park, but the inside seating is much cuter. Deeper into the causal restaurant they have couches and very large tables suitable for groups. They also have a large selection of books and educational materials about African culture that you can use while there. It's a perfect place to hunker down, order a ton of the menu and get some work done. Order via QR code on any numbered table. Free Wi-Fi, just ask for the password and single stall, large, accessible bathrooms all the way in the back. Please clear your own tray near the front before you leave!
Teranga is a true gem. The food and drinks are great, the location is directly across from the NE corner of Central Park, and the vibes are impeccable. It's cozy, casual, and family-friendly. There's always lots of seating available. It's accessible and has large single stall, gender neutral restrooms. Teranga is my go to for lunch, afternoon coffee, catch-up with a friend, or dedicated time to read and relax. The service is somewhere in between fast casual and sit-down, and always friendly. There are plenty of vegetarian and vegan menu items, which are delicious!
I've biked past this place hundreds of times and never knew it was there in the Africa Center. So glad I finally saw it and had the chance to eat there!! A lot of food and drink options and everything was delicious (and cheap too). Service was fast and friendly. Check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Yassa, Yassa Yassa Chicken Bowl, Kale Salad
Restaurantji Recommends
Hidden gem in the community. Only open on weekends, this is a spot to go to for some West African food. The bowls are delicious! Spicy goodness ?You can order from a selection of bowls or make your own custom one.I am definitely coming back and get a bowl once a month. Delicious ???
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sauce, Vegan, Yassa Yassa Chicken Bowl, Salad, The Jollof, Mafe Peanut Sauce, Chicken Suya
Seriously good food: the chicken suya hits all the right smoky-tender-juicy notes, and the plantains were some of the best I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Black Eyed Pea Salad, Suya Super Bowl, The Jollof, Mafe Peanut Sauce
This was quite an experience. I don't think I have ever tried West African food. It was quite an amazing experience. Bouye is an interesting drink that was quite tasty. It is an ancient African juice made from baobab fruit and has coconut milk in it. I believe this was considered a super food. I also got the Suya Super Bowl. The bowl consist of suya spiced chicken, Ndambe (black eyed pea, sweet potato, okra stew), plantains, and rice. I wish there had been more plantains but the dish over all was very filling and tasty.
So happy to have found Teranga! A nice break while visiting someone at Mount Sinai. Food is delicious, service is easy, restaurant is beautifully decorated.Open only on weekends, don’t miss it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A beautiful, welcoming space to grab a bite at the northeast corner of Central Park. When you walk in, the smell is incredible. The bowls we got (suya chicken and salad) were amazing. Well priced, great portions, better flavors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Suya Super Bowl, Salad, Mafe Peanut Sauce