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Teranga Harlem

4.7 (165 reviews)
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Zoe C.

I love both locations. It's the closest thing I could find to Liberian food and Im happy with the result. Wish they also had stores in FL. Love everything from the plantains, chicken, peanut sauce, jollof and I can go on and on. If anyone is on the fence about trying I say go for it.

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!

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Taylee M.

This place is incredible! Located in the African Center on Central Park East 110th, they have really awesome west African food. I'm not familiar with the cuisine, so I can't vouch for authenticity, but man everything was TASTY! the service was great, the space has a ton of really cool art, history, and killer music. Totally blew me away!

Create your own bowl, Chicken, Jollof rice, Plantains, Black Eyed Pea Salad, Peanut sauce, medium hot sauce(parsley based)
Jeniece R.

Years ago my last job had Teranga catered one day and it was soo good. I could not remember the name of the restaurant but I did some digging and found out it was Teranga. Fast forward to now I finally went! Making the drive to Harlem was so worth it. The jollof rice was delicious and reminded me a lot of the red rice my family makes. The chicken was so flavorful. The plantains were the star of the show for me, delivering the perfect amount of sweetness and spice. I'm not even really a beans person but the black eye pea salad was also fresh and tasty! I got the medium (green) hot sauce and it was perfect. I tried my husband's hot (hottest) sauce and my mouth was on fire but it was still delicious. This meal was really like a warm hug. Definitely getting this any time I happen to be close enough to this or the Lexington location!

Moringa limeade
Icesis Y.

Beautiful inside bigger than it looks from the outside amazing quality food good service a great place to unwind get away from the crowds I got the jollof rice salmon bowl amazing very good highly recommend with the moringa limeade very good naturally sweet beverage if you like limeade you will like this Inside has wall outlets for chargers

Prianka S.

Everything tastes amazing and flavorful. I tried the cassava couscous, okra, chicken, black eyed peas, with the spicy mild sauces. I can't wait to come back here and try more!

Vegan platter- jollof rice, black eyed pea stew, kale salad, plantains
Natalie K.

So happy to discover Teranga, which serves up African cuisine with plenty of well-labeled vegan options! I got the vegan market plate with jollof rice, plantains, kale salad and black eyed pea okra sweet potato stew. Everything tasted delicious and the platter offered a wide variety of options. The okra sweet potato stew was my favorite! Very flavorful and also healthy. The kale salad was also very tasty & refreshing- it went very well with the rest of the meal that was more starchy/hearty. The market plate consists of 4 dishes- 1 base + 3 sides, and cost $15. With how big the plate was and generous portion sizes, this is very reasonably priced in my opinion. I was completely full after eating my delicious plant-based meal! The restaurant itself is more like a casual cafe style, and located in The Africa Center in East Harlem. The vibe is awesome! Bright and open with great decorations and music. You order from the app, and your food is brought to you. Food came out fairly quickly, and all staff were courteous, friendly and provided great service. There are many tables scattered throughout the space, and does not feel cramped at all. You will be a good distance from the next diner. There are also non-vegan options for proteins such as chicken, steak and salmon. They also have a variety of drinks such as Moringa Limeade, and I also saw some cocktails. Overall, really awesome food paired with a casual fun ambience- will return when the next craving hits!

Chabely I.

This restaurant provides a variety of tasty West African food. They have meat and also non-meat options to choose from. Their restaurant is spacious and has things to see regarding their culture. So, it's not just a food establishment. They have the African Center next to them as well in case you want to see more.

Bouye and Suya Super Bowl
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.

Suya Super Bowl (Chicken)

First time having West African food and it was so good. I did a customized bowl with spicy chicken black eyed peas, spicy rice, okra and spicy sauce and it was delicious. Everything was packed with flavor.

Chicken Suya Bowl
Karlene J.

"...my family visited Teranga, a Harlem, New York restaurant. We each ordered a grilled chicken plate that had food from: Ghana, Senegal and Mali... ...A previously unconnected synapse buzzed awake and clicked as the flavors of the dish danced on my tongue." I wrote about it: https://medium.com/six-word-photo-story-challenge/called-to-the-family-dinner-table-524c29b2989c I would recommend this place for a communal style family/friend outing.

Ancient vegan bowl
Lynn O.

I have wanted to check this place out for the longest time and finally got the chance to go there last night with my friend. Such a lovely setting, just across the street from the Harlem Meer. We sat at the counter and chatted with the lovely mixologist while we dined on ancient vegan bowls and a rum drink that was almost too pretty to drink. We finished our meal with a banana coffee cake that we shared. This is a wonderful community setting, with wonderful books available to read and comfortable seating throughout the large space. I can hardly wait to return!

ancient vegan bowl (v) (gf) - jollof rice, efo riro, kelewele, ndambe, mafe, Moyo
Khrys And Cat L.

Cat (yassa grilled chicken bowl + cold brew): delicious red rice sweet and savory toppings great food for the park Khrys (ancient vegan bowl): delicious Harlem plantains, jollof, kale, okra celebrating you

Jollof Rice, Free-Range Grilled Chicken, Kelewe, Ndambe, with Yassa

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Ask the Community - Teranga Harlem

Where is the second location?

The Hugh Food Court on Lexington Ave.

Is it BYOB?

No, they have beer, wine and specialty cocktails

Is the chicken meat halal?

According to their website yes it is

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