The town of Teaneck is now home to Asante’s Restaurant, a new eatery offering authentic African flavors at affordable prices. In particular, this fast casual and friendly spot pays homage to Africa’s food culture through homemade African dishes. Though they specialize in Ghanian cuisine, the menu has plenty of options for everyone.
The 1,500-square foot Asante’s Restaurant shares a space with Ed’s African and Caribbean Market. This allows patrons to shop for fresh produce either before or after their meal; and also allows the restaurant to source some of their ingredients from literally next door. Owner Edward Asante, a longtime Bergen County resident, has a clear purpose for opening the restaurant. He wanted to “meet customers’ demand and craving for Ghanian dishes.”
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The interior of Asante’s Restaurant boasts what Edward describes as a “warm, neat, and welcoming” vibe. The spot seats 28 indoors, in addition to a seasonal dining area out back for another ~25 guests.
Homestyle Meals & More
The menu emphasizes homestyle cooking with a focus on Ghanian dishes. For the most part, they source ingredients from wholesalers, both locally and internationally. However, some products come from the adjoining Ed’s Market, including many of their proteins. In fact, many of their seafood, sliders, and mac and cheese dishes include ingredients from Ed’s Market. Click here to see the full menu.
Overall, Asante’s Restaurant features “flavorful, well-seasoned, and spicy food,” according to Edward. Popular items include Jollof, which is a rice dish with a choice of fried fish, grilled chicken, or grilled tilapia; as well as Fufu, a dough-like food with spicy pepper soup. Meanwhile, they offer entrees like grilled fish and ribeye, along with sides such as fried plantains. For a real taste of Ghana, they offer hausa koko, a spicy corn millet porridge, as well as Ebunubunu; a Ghanian soup made with cocoyam leaves and either meat or fish.
For those looking to eat a little closer to home, they also serve a few American staples. These include chicken wings, fish filets, and fries.
Visit Asante’s Restaurant at 1280 Teaneck Rd in Teaneck. (Click here to see them on Google Maps.) To learn more: Click to visit their website | Follow them on Instagram | Click here to give them a call.
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Asante’s Restaurant FAQs
No, they do not accept reservations.
No, they do not serve gluten-free options.
Yes, Asante’s Restaurant offers vegetarian options.
They do offer takeout, yes.
Yes, they offer delivery through Uber Eats and GrubHub.
No, they do not serve alcohol.
No, there is no kids’ menu.
All Photos: © Asante’s Restaurant
