Cool venue for dinner with friends or solo in the heart of Times Square…read more I went alone and sat at the bar upstairs. I caught an NBA playoff game on their huge big screen TVs and enjoyed a meal and a cocktail. The staff was really attentive and engaging. I highly recommend this spot for really delicious and flavorful food (generous portions) as well as amazing drinks! Try the Jollof with your choice of protein (I picked chicken) and the mango margarita!

HH bites had no fish tacos. I had the Red Stew though tasty it lacked any vegetables it was more…read morelike a pasty sauce than stew served with white rice and added protein fried fish. The atmosphere was pleasant with soft music and big screens showing the World Cup after while there was loud cheering. My issue was in attempt to pay the manager refused my prepaid virtual Mastercard stating they need the actual card or cash. so I went to use my credit card tap from phone and was refused that also. It's unbelievable that an establishment in Manhattan Times Square is not equipped and or doesn't honor travelers versatile paying methods.

First time in New York with my best friend, and one of the first cuisines we needed to check off…read moreour food crawl was African food. Safe to say, Teranga was the perfect choice!! Between the food itself, the price point, and location, we had a great experience. The restaurant is located in this really nice, clean food hall with lots of seating. Wish we had more space in our bellies to find dessert at another spot! We got- Chop chop suya bowl: SO FLAVORFUL! I loved all the different spices and textures. The chicken was really tender and the bowl had a nice kick. It was a bit heavy on the stomach for me but well worth. 4/5 Salmon jollof bowl: the chef made the salmon to order, and it was cooked perfectly. All the fixings worked well, and the greens gave it a nice freshness. 4/5

Love to see diversity in this food court. Got to try this West African vendor and I'm super…read moreimpressed with the food. I got the Jollof Salmon Bowl ($22) and it was phenomenal. Would come back to order other items on the menu again. Funny thing is that they give out fortune cookies.

This casual, cafeteria style restaurant is a gem. The food was delicious and the format allows you…read moreto make your plate your way. You can stick to something familiar, or use the opportunity to try something new. There were many different meat dishes (lamb, beef, chicken) and a cold bar with sweet fresh fruit and side salads. Staff were kind, attentive to keeping the food bar and tables cleaned, and helpful with check out. Round out the meal with a selection from the fridge filled with soft drinks, fresh juices, thiakry, hamza, or other sundries.

Cuisine: 8 Service: 6…read moreDecor: 6 Value: 10 Overall: 9 What an amazing meal for such a wonderful price! If I lived nearby, this would easily be one of my regular stops for a quick bite. Nothing fancy, just delicious food for an unbelievable price. When you walk into this large spacious "cafeteria" with steam trays, it looks clean and quiet. There was a lady at the cash register that wasn't too helpful, but I guess the communication barrier played a part. At $8.99 per pound, you can really fill up here for an insanely good price. My favorites have been the beef dishes and therefore often skip all the chicken items. However, feel free to make a plate anyway you like. At the end of the day, I'm sure it'll be great.

We stopped by Teranga as hubby had been wanting to try this place and so we took a walk uptown as…read morethis is close to Mt Sinai and we had appointments nearby. This spot is located inside an African museum. It is a small place when you walk in. The food is all cooked and laid out on trays. I asked the attendant what is the best dish and he asked if I want spicy or not. I said no spicy and he made the chicken bowl recommendation. The bowl was delicious ! Rice was cooked al dente, chicken juicy, beans so tender and topped with plantains! I have not been a fan of plantains but this one was delicious. And flavor profile was strong and hearty. Hubby loved the bowl too. This time we shared one but next time he's getting his own! We will def take a trip up again next time!

My fiancé and I decided to get some take out on a rainy day and have always wanted to try Teranga…read more They have a very user friendly ordering system in their website which made it easy to place our orders and make them exactly what we wanted. My fiancé ordered a Yassa Yassa Grilled Chicken Bowl and I ordered a custom bowl. The delivery was very quick and it got to where we were faster than I expected which was a plus. Service was very good! I got a call saying one of the sauces I wanted was out unfortunately but they were helpful in providing me with alternatives. The Yassa Yassa bowl was very delicious, full of bold flavors, and a beautiful contrast between the spicy aromatic jollof, the sweet plantains, and the tangy onion sauce. The chicken in this bowl was definitely a little overdone and could have used more flavor. For my custom bowl, I got a chicken suya bowl with jollof as my base, plantains and the kale stew (Efo riro ) as sides and initially wanted the peanut (mafe) sauce which they were out of so I also tried the yassa or onion sauce. My bowl was absolutely delicious! Same bold flavors as the first bowl but the chicken was juicy, tender, and well spiced. Made all the difference! Both came with a nice chimichurri like spicy sauce called rof which I really enjoyed since it added a spicy, herbal, bright kick to the bowl. This place has amazing flavor and is very filling! I love the fast casual nature of it and how nourishing it feels. This is basically a Chipotle but West African inspired. The portion of meat was very generous in each bowl which was nice. The jollof was amazing! Highly recommend trying one of their suya meats since the seasoning is incomparable! Will be going back again for more bowls in the future.

Solid Ethiopian spot!! Can get a little loud when it's really busy…read more - Meat sampler w/ siga tibs + special tibs and shiro wat + ater kik alicha: 8/10, the injera was so soft and yummy!! Loved the special tibs and the sauce, but the siga tibs was just okay. Both veggies dishes were so yummy!! Would def get those again

Incredible Ethiopian cuisine in the East Village. It's a below street level step to get through the…read morefront door. Once through the door, you're greeted with a smile and a table to sit at. The service at Awash is amazing. They're there to do their job, helpful with menu questions and speedy with any orders. Awash is a low lit restaurant with comfortable seating perfect for hearty conversations. The food is great. The flavors are there. The portions are pretty good for what you pay. Don't shy away from trying new items on the menu, you won't regret it.

Found parking in front and went inside during peak dinner hours. The inside was dimly lit and has…read moreplenty of seating. The dining area was packed and there were lots of people. The ambiance was loud and there were also tv playing. Once we sat the waiter came over and gave us menus. everything looked great and prices were awesome. We got their recommendations: the dibi lamb and dibi chicken with our choice of a free side. we got white rice and vermicelli The lamb was cooked good and the hot sauce was fantastic. The Chicken was a bit burnt but very juicy nonetheless. It was my first time trying Senegalese food and i am looking forward to coming back here! Very flavorful and nice staff i really like it! Come here when you're in the area A+

Excellent service! Good food. Great location. LOVE the educational map of Africa!…read more The only reason for docking a star is the jollof was not the best and the lamb was a bit less juicy than preferred. We were an odd party of 5 and it was packed inside - they played Yahtzee with a couple parties who didn't yet have food and were seated at larger tables for their small party just so we could sit. Then, moments after a table left they moved us and merged tables so we could comfortably dine. This was so intelligent and comforting imo. Most managers/owners would be afraid to do that, but when you're dealing with mom & pop cultured businesses they make you feel a part of the village so make it work for everybody to eat & enjoy. They handled it professionally and with respect to the customer as we listened in to how they managed. They were fast, helpful, on it from entry to exit! I appreciated the cushioned seating. The fresh ginger juice was amazing especially after all the singing we'd done. They were helping us pronounce the dishes and the presentation was nice. The portion was large enough for leftovers. While they were out of most menu items and handling a large catering order, it seems they're popular for a reason and I'm happy they're doing well. Go, enjoy!!

The food was the best we have had all year…read more My personal favorite was the Oxtail extremely tender and rich in flavor. That paired with the lamb rice was the perfect combo. The service from the staff phenomenal. Thank you once again for the amazing birthday dinner.

I was SO excited to finally get a reservation at Tatiana, and getting in super last minute through…read moreAmex made it even better! Located inside David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, Tatiana is a small, intimate restaurant with a cozy, understated vibe. One thing I really appreciated right away: the food came out HOT and clearly made to order. You could tell there was care going into each dish. The 90s music soundtrack playing in the background was also such a nice touch and really helped elevate the ambience. It gave the whole experience an extra layer of warmth and nostalgia. We started with the Curried Goat Patties, Chicken Wings (Special), and Cornbread & Cod. Every single appetizer was a 10/10. The patties were especially AMAZING ...seriously, YUM! The flavors were bold, layered and memorable, and this was definitely the strongest part of the meal for me. For our entrées, we had the Braised Oxtail and Fried Branzino. The Braised Oxtail was incredibly tender and flavorful, but it had a noticeable sweet-tangy flavor that just wasn't my preference. 7/10. The Fried Branzino itself was delicious, perfectly seasoned and flavorful, but I could have done without the sweet sauce. Honestly, I thought the fish tasted even better on its own, without the sweetness competing with the flavor of the fish. 7/10. For drinks, we ordered the Zero Proof Passionfruit Orange Guava and the Tatiana Sidecar. Both were 10/10 - delicious, refreshing and packed with flavor. Dessert was the Bodega Special, which comes with Cosmic Brownie, powdered sugar donut ice cream and sorrel. The ice cream was my favorite part! Such a fun and unexpected twist on the usual restaurant dessert. Loved it. And I have to give a special shout-out to the service. Our waiters were incredibly attentive, knowledgeable and genuinely knew their stuff. They made the experience feel special without being overbearing. Overall, Tatiana was a memorable experience for a special night of celebration. The price point is definitely on the higher side, about $300 for two, so I wouldn't call it an everyday dinner. But the creativity, bold flavors, attentive service and overall atmosphere make it worth visiting at least once.

First time I tried this place I fell in love, I never had African food before, I was just walking…read moreby and was hungry and decided why not. I try to come here at least once a month. The food is INCREDIBLE when it's fresh, otherwise like some users say it is buffet style so sometimes the food can be sitting out for a while so it can overcook on its own but that's not on the kitchen. RICH and complex flavors that hit home. It's definitely a hole in the wall, lots of foreigners there from Africa hang around but they're all nice and treat you like everyone else.

Dozens of options, including hot stews and curry-type dishes, and cold fruit and salad items. You…read morecan just walk in and help yourself to the buffet. Many tables with customers. Lively but not hectic. Owners are low-key and welcoming.

10/10 traditional Nigerian spot right in Harlem. Super affordable, and a great intro if you've…read morenever had Nigerian food before. Quick rundown -- you eat with your hands. The fufu is your utensil. You pinch a piece, dip it into a stew, and that's your bite. I didn't get a stew this time so I kind of freestyled it... dipped mine into the jollof rice with that tomato/meat sauce they put on top and grabbed some lamb. Still hit. One thing to know: there's no traditional restroom setup to wash your hands. They'll bring out a bucket of water and liquid soap so you can clean up at the table. It's normal, but if that's not your thing, just bring hand sanitizer and you'll be good.

Unfortunately I'm very disappointed. Ordered goat meat stew and egusi for delivery and both had…read moreexcessive amounts of oil, making it very difficult to enjoy. The stew especially was almost inedible due to the amount of oil.

I got to stop at this restaurant for lunch! When I arrived I parked in their lot. I walked in and…read morewas greeted. The place was super cute. I ordered: Red snapper, jollof rice, beans Goat, jollof rice, spinach, plaintain, Puff puff Egusi Soup The food was delicious and I loved the goat the most! All in all it was a great experience!

Amazing food! The place is clean and organized. Great…read more service as well. Would definitely recommend to anyone in NJ.