Asanka is 10/10, our new favorite spot! A little hole in the wall- but thats where the best food comes from! All the food was fresh, big portions, and DELICIOUS!!! Michael (the chef) is so sweet- he was so patient with us, took time to explain and answer any questions, and is an amazing cook- he's the BEST!!! read more

Asanka Delight - African Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

I got a Egusi & Fufu!!! it was absolutely so delicious even though I'm not a big fan of fish there was a big giant fish scale lol. But this is so good and everyone needs to try it, the service was fast. Small cute little place. read more

Asanka Delight - Egusi & Fufu - African Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

I was craving some fufu and soup so I came here not too long ago, my first impression was a little sketchy. The small strip mall that this restaurant is located is very worn down and VERY hole in the wall, quite literally. The "restaurant" is just a kitchen and there is seating within the strip mall itself. Despite this, the gentleman at the counter was extremely welcoming and gave me ample time to choose the Peanut Soup with Goat, Light Goat Soup with fufu, and Chicken Jollof Rice. I originally wanted to order one fufu and one yam but they were out of yam. No biggie! It wasn't too long of a wait for the food and after taking it home it was delicious. I'm not too good with spice so it was a bit spicy but other than that the flavor was great! Note: this place is CASH ONLY. Luckily I read some reviews before going that warned me of this! read more

Food was oh sooo good taste traditional the guy was nice and helpful evan got us free homemade juice also there are different areas in there to so bonus. Vibes were so nice ambiance was amazing friendly just good vibes also try the jollof is oh so good love. read more

Asanka Delight - MY DELICIOUS JOLLOF - African Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

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Service was excellent. Owner-cook could not have been more responsive to our requests & offered to make customer order. We had never had West African food before, so cannot compare it to other restaurants. We had egosi, fufu and rice. Plantains were fantastic, deliciously spiced and soft. Egosi was made with spinach and it was delicious. Fufu was sticky and fresh. Rice was very dried out, tasted old, but if had been made fresh or bought in the morning, I'm sure it would've been delicious. The flavor was very good. The fish was also very dried out. We picked up our food at 7:30 at night. This could've been the reason. read more

Ordered food for lunch and the fufu was placed in a brown paper bag. The fufu got stuck to the paper bag and was incredibly hot to remove. Extremely frustrating! read more

Yum!!!! Great food. Fast service and ate at home. Perfect for takeout- been craving to go back soon!!!

Great food and great service! The location is tucked in a food court area so make sure to walk all the way back or you will miss it! Was craving peanut stew with fufu and much enjoyed this location! The jollof rice and chicken was also a fantastic recommendation by the business owner! read more

Asanka Delight - African Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

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This place located in a shop that has 2 or 3 other restaurants. The owner is very welcoming both times I visited. He even offered to teach me how to make a certain dish I was interested in. The presentation of the meals look good too however the flavor isn't what I'm used to, seems to be prepared differently than how I have experienced it. I ordered the fufu with light soup and peanut soup. I have also ordered the jollof rice and Waakye in the past. I wasn't a huge fan but I will suggest trying for yourself as it may be the flavor you are used to. He gets a lot of 5 star reviews so obviously may just be me. The customer service is impeccable. read more

This was my first time trying this place and went with lots of expectations based on many 5 star reviews. The owner was very nice and gave good recommendations. The Goat light soup was really good and easily the best of everything that we ordered. Fufu is acquired taste and unfortunately we didn't like the texture or the taste of it. Jollof rice was sticky as well and lacked the flavors. Portions are very generous, but it doesn't help when it doesn't taste great. read more

Michael is very friendly to introduce me to Ghanaian food culture. I hope every restaurant owner is as friendly as he is. The black sauce is interesting with flavors of spicy, acidic, savory elements. It is a good supplement to rice. read more

Asanka Delight - Waakye - African Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

One of the joys in life for me is trying a new cuisine that I have never tried before. I still remember my first Japanese, Korean, Greek and Ethiopian meal. They were unforgettable and let me appreciate new tastes and dishes that will be lifelong. So when I happened upon this African place, I was very excited. This is my first time. Finding this place was not easy. You ever set a destination on your navigation and when it says, "you've arrived at your destination" but you're like...where the hell is it? You know you're not stupid so you try again...damn, where is it? It's not easy to find, the signage is TINY! I placed the order via phone. Because my son wanted the stewed goat, the guy said that there would be a 30 minute wait. After 30 minutes, I called back to check and he said the goat is still simmering, another 40 minute wait. Aside from Ms. Bobalicious, my other middle name is "impatient". Upon first taste, one word...flavorful. Spices that I have never tasted before. The rice if I am not mistaken seemed to have been cooked in some sort of broth. It was fluffy and very flavorful. My son loved the goat with the black bean that is mixed in with the rice. There were no meat left on those bones. I will say that the fried fish and chicken was a bit dry. If the chicken was fall off the bone tender, I would have given this place 5 stars. What a treat and I look forward to venturing more into this cuisine. The guy who gave me the order was super friendly. Note: Due to COVID-19, their hours have changed. read more

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Chef Michael was an absolute delight. I visited from Brooklyn, NY and it was definitely worth the trip. Chef Michael explained the dishes on the menu and made suggestions. He cooked everything fresh and also served us personally. I'm so grateful for finding this gem in Somerset. We will definitely be back! read more

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So so so good and the owner is so sweet loved the food I was stuffed so quick but I'm gonna be eating this for the next couple days straight until it's gonethank u read more

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Ghananian food? Senegalese fare? Unless you're used to having them as your dinner, likely these cuisines are typically not in everyone's food radar (including mine), but you should at least try them out here! The amazing food came out of a small kitchen at the farthest corner of the galaxy (Desi Galaxy, that is, in Somerset, NJ). The "galaxy" plaza has a few small sized restaurants in its constellation, and you eat in a common area either indoor, or outdoor under the umbrellas, and on a cool summer afternoon like today with no crowd in sight, outdoor seems to be the logical choice. The friendly young chef explained the food ingredients and even showed how he made the fufu "ball" (which involves mashing plantain and cassava together for an considerably long time and tying it up in a plastic wrap until it's shaped like a ball), to be later doused with a tangy peanut butter soup (with a well-marinated chicken thigh doused in it). We also ordered the richly flavored (even though it's super oily) chicken in tomato grav (a marinara like gravy that has texture so rich I feel like using a magnifying glass to enjoy seeing its ingredients). And also the beef with jolloff rice, which blew me away with its rich, smoky flavors and surprisingly complex tomato salty/sweet, stew topping. The fufu's soft mushy and yet glutenous feel is definitely a delight to explore. My only concern with the food is the oil that drenches the plates, but, I'll take that as part of the appreciation. Overall, it's an amazingly unforgettable culinary experience! read more

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My meal was very fresh and delicious. I can tell the food is made with love...It was my first time ordering African food and the person on the phone helped me decide on the items to choose from i had Egusi, jollif rice with chicken, and fufu all we're tasty hot made fresh. Next time im in the sommerset area and in the mood for African cuisine Asanka delight will be my place to order from. read more

Asanka Delight - Egusi, jollef rice and chicken was absolutely delicious.... - African Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

This food is cooked with LOVE. It was so delicious!!! I got jollof rice with chicken and goat egusi soup with fufu and it was banging!!!!! No card accepted so just a heads up but this place is amazing but they do receive different types of payments. Located all the way to the back in Desi Food Galaxy. The young man in the front was so helpful with my first time trying this cuisine. Can't wait to go back and try more. read more

Asanka Delight - Egusi Soup (goat) with fufu - African Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

This was my first time trying African food and I loved it. I ordered the jollof rice with chicken and sweet plantains and the goat peanut butter soup with fufu. All the food was so good I highly recommend going here. The flavors had a perfect mix of sweet, salty, savory, and tangy. I will absolutely be going back for more read more

Asanka Delight - African Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

This place is such a gem! My husband has been looking for an authentic African food since we have heard such great things about the cuisine and I tell you, this place is sooo GOOD! Being our first time trying the cuisine, the gentleman helped us with the menu and we decided to go with the peanut butter soup and fufu. It was so TASTY and the meat is falling off the bone. So authentic, the flavor is immaculate. The serving portion is pretty big. My husband and I shared. So good, we could definitely have more though haha. Seriously, this hole in a wall is such a gem!!!! For sure, we will be ordering more. read more

Asanka Delight - Peanut Butter Soup + Fufu - African Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

Food is okay. Not great. Really little pieces of meat, not worth the price. Try other African restaurants In the area

We hadn't been to Desi Galaxy in a while and new to us was Asanka Delight. I love peanut soup and goat, so when I saw it was on the menu, we had to try it. Michael was careful to let us know it had "a bit of a kick." It wasn't spicy per se, but nicely seasoned with a pleasant heat. Goat was the perfect meat choice. We all tried it and I'm greedily hoarding the leftovers for lunch. Highly recommended and will definitely be eating that again! read more

Walked into asanka right before close and I knew I wanted to try their goat soup because I was feeling under the weather. I'm Jamaican so we love goat soup but I wanted to try asanka's. I paired it with their fufu and it was delicious. The fufu carried the flavor of the soup and the soup was tomato pasty ish with a spicy kick. I enjoyed. read more

Best jollof rice I've had, and customer service was even better! Definitely coming here again.

Excellent food! Flavorful & fresh! & the chef was so kind and hospitable! Couldn't ask for better service. Anytime I am back in the area I would back for sure. read more

Asanka Delight - Jollof Rice & Plantains - African Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

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Never ever ever disappoints. They only take cash so do not forget. My top three favorites are the okra, peanut, and egusi soup. Very fast service when you call ahead for pick up. I like to take it home so I'm in the comfort of my home. I will be ordering again soon read more

This is the best african food i have had by far. The peanut butter soup was soo good. The customer service is was soo great that you just feel at home. The place is soo quite and peaceful. I would always recommend read more

Good customer service.food is simply amazing. Just one bite takes you back to your roots

Owner, Michael, is so nice. Dinner was beautifully prepared and delicious. Can't wait to return with my son in laws Ghanaian mom and dad! This gem of a spot is a really find! read more

Walked in a bit unsure, but the chef was such a delight as soon as he saw us. His kindness stood out. We got egusi, spinach, and jollof rice. Everything was delicious and a delight. First time having any of those, so can't compare to anything, but really great and would come back. read more

Wow. This place is as good as it is tiny. Literally a hole in the wall inside a tiny food court called Galaxy (misnomer if there ever was one), but the food that comes out is glorious. I had the jolloff rice (of course) with some fried plantains, some curried spinach, and a little tomato chutney side and it made my taste buds sing. If you are on Rt 27 and hungry, this is the place to stop. read more

Asanka Delight - Joloff rice with fried plantain, curried spinach - African Near Me - Somerset, New Jersey

Honestly freaking amazing, I'm so late with the review but last time I went I had the best most freshest food

Delicious Ghana / West African food, snacks, soups, mashes found in the corner of Desi Galaxy, the hawker centre of Somerset.

Between the hospitality and the delicious flavorful food, we were left satiated. Michael made a point to come out and introduce us to the cuisine in a way that complimented the homemade feel. We're sure to go back and try something else from the menu soon! read more

I can't sing the praises of this place enough. The owner is extremely friendly and you can tell he takes great pride in his establishment. The food is amazing and the craftsmanship behind its presentation, in the world of African cuisine is second to none. The jollof or waakye is the go to meals i'd recommend, as they come with a side of fried plantains and the prices here are super cheap compared to any other restaurant in this space. Say hi to the owner when you go! read more

A colleague from Nigeria recommended this place. Therefore, even though the food court where this is located has many attractive (Indian) food options, I went for their waachi (also called waakye or wache) that includes rice, beans, fried plantains and meat/fish--I ordered the one with goat meat. The owner was very nice and sincere and I was even happier with the food, which tasted great and fresh. Also, my family members acknowledged that my food was the most healthy among all the food that we ordered from the different vendors in the food court. I was very happy with the experience and will eat from there again. read more

The rice and beans is absolutely delicious and I really enjoyed the fish. The customer service is first class and all their meals are made fresh. I definitely plan on coming back frequently. read more

Very delicious food, great service. Owner was very friendly and welcoming and informed us of what was best to order. The peanut butter soup with beef was absolutely amazing. read more

On a scale of 1 to 5 I give it a 3 1/2 would get a 4 if they did not give me too much food if that is a ding come get your Wauconda on. As a note it is in a small mall with other restaurants in the back on the left read more

My wife and I decided to try Asanka for lunch on our way home from running errands today and we're glad we did! The restaurant is in a strip mall and is very casual. The owner seems to do everything, and seems to do it very well. He was happy to suggest dishes, and the dishes he selected were tasty! Neither of us know enough about African cuisine to say if the food is authentic, but it's definitely tasty. There is a rice and bean dish that he suggested that is made with what the owner called a 'medicinal' plant. He said it is used instead of artificial colors to give the dish its distinct color. He was telling us about it because sometimes some strands from the plant fibers are left in the dish and may look like hair. He wanted us to know so we didn't mistake the fibers for hair! Very nice of him, we thought! I really wanted to try the deep fried gizzards, but he was out at the time of our visit. I'll have to go back to try those! The owner also suggested the fried turkey tails and peanut soup. SO excited to try all the new flavors! read more

My first time trying African food and it was a great experience! I went with an African friend so he was able to make suggestions for me and the owner was very helpful as well. I had peanut butter stew with beef and fufu, all hot and spicy and tasty. She offered us a few things to sample with the appetizer as well. We really felt like we were at home here, and will definitely come again! read more