West African

Teranga is a casual African restaurant across from Central Park where you’re going to want to dine twice a week.

Hannah Albertine

January 18, 2022

Cafe Rue Dix is a casual spot in Crown Heights where you can get very good French-Senegalese food.

Neha Talreja

January 14, 2022

Ginjan Café is a coffee shop in East Harlem that focuses on West African specialties.

The Curious Uptowner

October 21, 2021

Festac Grill in Cypress Hills is a West African restaurant known for classic Nigerian dishes.

Jiji Ugboma

August 11, 2021

These five spots are where you’ll find the best Senegalese food in Brooklyn.

Nikko Duren

July 6, 2021

Adá Supper Club is a rotating delivery series featuring three-course meals from Black and female chefs focusing on foods of the African diaspora.

Katherine Lewin

November 10, 2020

These seven spots around 116th Street are where you’ll find the best Senegalese food Little Senegal has to offer.

Matt Tervooren

October 7, 2020

Adja Khady is a market in Harlem with a big selection of imported Senegalese groceries.

Matt Tervooren

October 7, 2020

Les Ambassades is a Senegalese spot in Harlem where you should sit outside before or after getting a pastry from their bakery next door.

Matt Tervooren

October 7, 2020

The guinea fowl at Chez Alain is one of the best West African dishes in Harlem, and all of NYC.

Matt Tervooren

October 7, 2020

Africa Kine is a small Senegalese spot in Harlem with some fantastic chicken yassa.

Matt Tervooren

October 7, 2020

Le Baobab Gouygui is a great option for Senegalese takeout near Morningside Park.

Matt Tervooren

October 7, 2020

Hills Kitchen is a West African spot in Bushwick serving things like chicken with joloff, dense meat pies, and a variety of rich stews.

Bryan Kim

July 17, 2020

Citi Grill is a West African spot in Jersey City that’s a great option for takeout and delivery.

Matt Tervooren

January 13, 2020

Brooklyn Suya is a small Nigerian spot in Crown Heights where you should grab a casual weeknight dinner.

Team Infatuation

November 25, 2019

Chez Maty Et Sokhna is a quiet Senegalese spot where you should pick up dibi lamb and spring rolls on your way to St. Nicholas Park.

Matt Tervooren

July 26, 2019

Pikine is one of the best West African restaurants in Harlem.

Hannah Albertine

July 26, 2019

Lenox Saphire is a bar and restaurant in Harlem with outdoor seating, DJ events, and generally a lot of people having fun.

Hannah Albertine

July 26, 2019