I ordered the Come Chop Suya Super Bowl with chicken and boy everything had its own bold rich flavors with a kick of heat. My 1st time having African food and it won't be my last. My girlfriend ordered the Chicken Mafe Peanut Bowl and the grilled chicken was sooo tender and the peanut sauce was so rich with flavor. I finished my bowl and I wish I would've brought another one. We will be back soon read more

First time in New York with my best friend, and one of the first cuisines we needed to check off our 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 read more

Teranga Midtown - Come Chop Suya Super Bowl - African Near Me - New York, New York

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Love to see diversity in this food court. Got to try this West African vendor and I'm super impressed 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. read more

I have been wanting to try Nigerian food for several years and it's the one ethnic cuisine we don't seem to have out on Long Island. I was in the city to see Titanique (Highly recommended! Absolutely hysterical!!) and finally had my shot with some extra time to go searching. Thanks to Yelp, I found Teranga in the middle of an office building food court. The atmosphere was quite pleasant and the food smelled and looked terrific. I asked Anna for her recommendations and told her to just hook me up with whatever she thought I would like. She asked me about my heat preference and I told her I was a good six or seven out of 10. She gave me the Come Chop Suya Super Bowl and it was very delicious. Not spicy at all. There were two sauces with it, a peanut one that was like satay and a green one with a little bit of kick that was a lot like what you get with Indian food. Each element of the food bowl was quite tasty and it really hit the spot. I will definitely go back and try again to sample more things. I regret that I only had one meal to try. It's a pleasant venue, the service was friendly and helpful and the food was outstanding. I hope they figure out that we have a Nigerian food desert out on Long Island and come open a second location. I should add that I went at around 3:30 and there were absolutely no lines anywhere. The other places looked nice as well but I can get the other cuisines out by me. This was something special and I am glad we went out of our way to find it. Yelp to the rescue again. My dining partner ate something from the Mediterranean kiosk and liked her food as well. She was not brave enough to try a new cuisine. She missed out. read more

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Ordered ahead for pickup and had a great lunch from here. Suya Super Bowl with chicken was really good and the portion was huge. And spicy! Bissap (hibiscus juice) was excellent. read more

Teranga Midtown - African Near Me - New York, New York

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Loved the chicken mafe bowl! Chicken was tender and bite sized, well seasoned alone and super rich and peanuts sauce added on the side. For the sides, the rice was fluffy and delicious even on its own; the beans was standard cooked and sauced just enough with good portion for some healthy fiber; the plantain were sweet and added pops of complimentary flavor to the richer deep aspects of the dish; the small tangy salsa(?) as well gave good contrast for the pallet. The bowl was well priced for the fantastic flavors! Service was straight forward and fast and efficient even during the lunch rush. Lots of space to sit in the food hall and great social space to grab a meal with friends or coworkers alike. Busy but clean and organized location. read more

Teranga Midtown - Chicken Mafe Peanut Bowl - African Near Me - New York, New York

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I understand the hype. Its located in The Hugh dining hall. The line was massive. The food is halal. This is a great way to tap into West African cuisine. I went with some coworkers and was not disappointed at all. I had the Yassa Yassa Chicken Bowl (came out to about 18 dollars, its not a cheap lunch). It was delicious. The onion soup on the side is earthy and rich in flavor. The chicken bowl is spicy, tons of warm spices and vibrant. It was my first taste into West African food and I loved it. The staff are also one of the friendliest in the Hugh. read more

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Absolutely wonderful food. Think of it as a chipotle for West African food. The chicken yasa bowl was 9/10, beef suya bowl was 10/10. Friendly and quick service even if the line was long. Restaurant is in a nice open air food court. Great place to enjoy the meal. read more

Imagine stepping into a culinary haven in the heart of Midtown, where art meets flavor and every bite tells a story. My curiosity took me to Teranga, a standout for African cuisine, nestled within The Hugh--a large food market that will captivate you from the moment you walk in. The Jollof bowl was a highlight, perfectly portioned so you feel satisfied but not stuffed. You get a nice portion of black eyed peas, jollof rice, citrus salmon and lightly sauteed greens.What really caught my attention was the separate bowl of sautéed onions--such a thoughtful touch that added a burst of flavor to each bite.: Teranga's dishes are not only delicious but also nutritious, making it a great choice for health-conscious foodies. read more

Teranga Midtown - Jolllof salmon bowl - African Near Me - New York, New York

Teranga is a West African build-your-own-bowl style restaurant located inside The Hugh, a fancy food hall conveniently located in Midtown East. You can pick your base, main, sides, sauce and hot sauce. This was my first time trying West African or Senegalese food and it surpassed my expectation. There are 15 food vendors with a variety of world cuisines in The Hugh. The pricing is relatively affordable compared to other restaurants in Midtown area. The food hall is clean, spacious and comfy with restrooms. Perfect spot for having lunch with coworkers. ＊Chicken Mafe Bowl $17 We opted for a grilled chicken bowl with a savory peanut sauce (mafe). The sauce tasted like satay imo. The chicken was cooked to perfect tenderness. Imagine it was similar to satay chicken skewer with an African spin. The jollof rice on the bottom absorbed the rich and nutty flavors from the sauce. It was so flavorful that I couldn't stop but kept digging into the rice. They also put black eyed pea stew which served as a welcoming addition to the creaminess. While the mafe and moyo sauces weren't really spicy, the spice from the kelewele sweet plaintains caught us off guard. The portion was very big. I shared it with my friend and we still couldn't finish it (We had a small appetite though). So the portion size should be perfect for a grown man. ***Many vendors don't open on weekends. FYI Teranga opens Mon through Sat every week. read more

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It was definitely different. It's like they tried to fuse African dishes with a rice bowl. The food was good. Didn't really satisfy the craving for jollof rice that I had because they were trying to fuse other cuisines. It's inside of food court so there's nothing to really say about ambiance. The service was good. read more

Teranga Midtown - African Near Me - New York, New York

Find African restaurants is kind of tough, finding one that serves vegans is even more of a challenge. I found the food portions here on the large size of things and prices on the low side of things. I had the vegan bowl and really liked it, however it does pack some spice on certain items. You get a nice mix of sides. My friend had the chicken bowl and he thought it was very good, had to take some of it home. The sauces are great and the staff served everything up nice & quick. Peanut sauce and the green sauce were very good. The Hugh is a nice food hall and this just adds to the uniqueness of it. If you are craving West African food, this might be a good starting place for you. read more

Inside the Hugh food court! I loved the chicken suya custom bowl -- with plantains. Their sauces are so good, get the onion one! Really juicy chicken. read more

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Had the salmon, jollof rice, roasted plantains, kale & mango salad and yassa sauce. The roasted salmon was a little dry, but flavorful, and all the sides were packed with flavor from savory to sweet to spicy and all w/o being salty. Service was quick and the ambiance is upscale food court because it's an upscale food court. read more

The Hugh has such a wonderful atmosphere to grab lunch. Very open, natural light, and lots of seating. The food was great. I really love the plantains that come with the food and felt full after eating. The jollof rice was overcooked but had great flavor. Put some salt and pepper on the food especially for plantains. read more

Teranga Midtown - Yassa, Yassa Grilled Chicken Bowl - African Near Me - New York, New York

Nestled in the Hugh building, Teranga is a cool African bowl spot. My friend and I dropped by for a quick pickup dinner. Service was quick, nice and friendly. The flavors were super tasty and a nice treat which is different from your normal chiptotle flavors. The various sauces were super fun to try with all the food. I was the biggest fan of the chicken, and relied on the sauce to elevate it... but overall a great tasty dinner pickup spot! The bowls are slightly more pricey, but well worth a cuisine and flavors that are not as commonly found in Midtown. read more

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Tried West African cuisine for the first time and was really impressed. The food was flavorful and well-seasoned Highly recommend getting a bowl or plate with black-eyed peas read more

Dropped by the Hugh for dinner a couple days ago with friends and opted to try this spot since there aren't many African and specifically Senegalese food options in midtown. All the items looked tasty laid out behind the glass counter in a way similar to how Dig Inn has proteins and sides laid out. I noticed that some menu items were crossed out and replaced with others (I'm assuming these may have sold out earlier in the day, or are seasonal substitutions). I ordered the Yassa Yassa chicken bowl $16 which came with grilled chicken pieces - lightly spicy and reminded me of jerk chicken, jollof rice - my first time having this and thought it was delicious - it is slightly sweet, savory with a tiny kick, a black-eyed pea salad - yum, and a side of caramelized onions. Also tried the Bouye drink $6 which is an African juice made from fruit of the baobab tree mixed with coconut milk, water and sugar - loved this, it tasted like a less sweet version of custard apple in a creamy smoothie. Would def recommend both items and I'm planning to try some of their other bowls next time. Service was quick and friendly, they take card and you can order in advance for pick up too. I think my only suggestion is from looking at the larger overhead menu some items may not be familiar to Senegalese food novices like myself so some descriptions would be helpful for potentially undecided customers walking around the food hall to get a gist of what's in each bowl. There are descriptions listed on the smaller menus which I found helpful. As for seating there are plenty of tables and a large stadium area for sitting and lounging. The space is very open with a lot of greenery and soaring multi-story ceilings so it feels very comfortable and spacious. read more

This food is sooooo good and flavorful. Omg you have to try. The chicken is so juicy and well seasoned. read more

Teranga Midtown - Custom Grilled Chicken Bowl - African Near Me - New York, New York

The food was excellent!! The food was exceptionally flavorful and the chicken was very tender. I also loved the plantains and rice that came with the dish!! Highly recommend this place. Atmosphere is a little noisy as it is the food court at the Hugh, but that is just me. Service was also very friendly. I definitely would come back. read more

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I came here thinking I was getting Nigerian food. What I got was a west African delight! I went in search of chicken suya, so I ordered the suya chicken super bowl. It's a different take than I am used to but it works. The suya spice was just right. The joloff rice was cooked well and was even more delicious with the peanut sauce (mafe) poured on. Kelewele was fried just right and sweet. I don't like black eyed peas but I ate the mix with okra stew and sweet potato anyway. Called ndambe it definitely changed my attitude about black eyed peas. Delicious! I don't even know how to describe my sideways baobab cocktail. You'll just have to try the refreshing drink for yourself. Finally the ambiance is great. Big windows for street watching and natural light. African music. Wide open spaces. A reading area in the back. Quite the experience! read more

Teranga Midtown - Chicken suya super bowl - African Near Me - New York, New York

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Located in The Hugh (a food court in midtown east), Teranga is similar to many in that it is customizable bowls, but offers an African spin on it. Have been here for lunch probably 30+ times, and almost always get the same thing. The Suya Super comes with Jollof rice, grilled chicken (or another protein if you wish), black eyed beans/misc vegetables, and sweet plantains. I get the Mafe peanut sauce to pour over - it provides a creamy and mild spicy kick that pairs very well. read more

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Ordered from this restaurant today for lunch for the first time. I had the custom chicken suya bowl - half greens and jolla rice, with roasted sweet plantains and black eyed pea stew. Great sized portion and reasonably priced. I liked the blends of sweet, savory and spicy flavors. All of the ingredients tasted fresh and were cooked well. Will order again. read more

Good not great. SUYA SUPERBOWL - the chicken was actually very well seasoned, but the rest of the food I found kind of lacking flavor? Though it was very healthy with plantains, chickpeas and carrots and I think if you're looking for a midtown east lunch sort of thing this place will do the trick. I wish the food was spicier and had more of a depth of flavor to it, but I understand they may be catering to a different customer base. I have to give credit though that it was def a good healthy option for lunch and if I worked in the area, I could see myself going back. Maybe an off day or I just got the wrong thing, so may consider returning to try something else on their menu. The lime juice was actually delicious though, and I would return in a heartbeat for that. read more

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I stopped by Teranga with a friend after it came highly recommended from my husband. I ordered the chicken suya with jollof, plantains, black eyed peas stew, yassa sauce, and kani hot sauce. The chicken was so well made and tender! The jollof was a bit undercooked which was upsetting but it was still delicious. The kani sauce was delicious so if you love spicy, I recommend it. The plantains were also amazing! Also recommend the hibiscus juice! The location we had it at was the Hugh so we just sat at a table and it was more of a take-out situation. read more

Teranga Midtown - African Near Me - New York, New York

Each dish balances textures as well as flavors. Every menu item delivers quality. Staff members maintained high-quality service. The kitchen delivers dependably and the staff delivers kindly. This place earns its positive feedback. read more

Incredible flavor!!! Black eye pea stew is amazing and so is the service! Highly recommend!

Make an effort to visit. Their food quality starts with better ingredients. Very affordable prices. Employees offer great service in a well-designed space. Yes, it's expensive, but the experience makes it reasonable. read more

Good lunch! I tried the custom grilled chicken bowl with half greens and half jollof rice. Everything was flavorful and delicious! I got a side of plantains and cooked kale + okra. The best part was the peanut sauce -- it really enhanced the chicken. Overall a solid lunch bowl with tasty ingredients and good healthy options. Everything in midtown east is way too expensive, including this, but I'd eat there again! read more

Teranga Midtown - Custom Grilled Chicken Bowl - African Near Me - New York, New York

Senegalese cuisine needs to be more famous, because it's so delicious, with lots of vegan options. This location of Teranga is in a big food court in the lower level of the Citicorp Building, and hard to find (turn left when you get to the bleacher seating. My lunch companion and I really enjoyed our meals. I had steak buja, and he had chicken buja. I think "buja" is the name of the mildly-spiced powder they sprinkle on it. We had sides of jollof rice, kale, black-eyed peas, "kelewele" African-style plaintains, and there a mango and kale salad that sounded good. Each entree comes with a choice of sauce in a bowl, plus a little hot sauce. The habanero is respectably hot. Drank a bissap, which is virtually the same thing as Jamaican sorrel. They also have beer, including one they developed with Brooklyn Brewery that's made with an African grain. No time or room for dessert, but would gladly go back here, or the original location in Harlem. read more

Teranga Midtown - Steak buja, jollof rice, kale, plantains, tomato sauce on the left, and habanero hot sauce. Hibiscus beverage to drink. - African Near Me - New York, New York

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This restaurant creates experiences worth repeating. Their culinary skill and staff attention warrant perfect scores. Enjoyable dishes. Truly helpful workers. I struggle to describe how good this restaurant is. This place offers reliable quality. read more

Super suya chicken is super tender and flavorful! Omg the spicy peanut sauce is delicious, I put it on everything in the bowl. The jollof rice is rich and savory. The limeade is perfect complement - light and refreshing read more

Teranga Midtown - Moringa Limeade 'Ndambe' Black Eyed Pea Stew 'Kelewele' Roasted Sweet Plantains Grilled Chicken Suya - African Near Me - New York, New York

Had a really positive experience here tonight they were closing, but they were gracious enough to wait for us to arrive which we did some 20 minutes or so later the food was yummy- it's my first time eating here we had the chicken Yassa chicken. The food was delicious. Really tasty packaged very well. It's really really like a food course set up so no ambience to speak of but the service was excellent. Go check them out. You won't be disappointed. Thank you to the folks there tonight for waiting for us to arrive. read more

Teranga Midtown is remarkably superb. The setting here is outstanding. The kitchen delivers dishes of remarkable refinement. The staff's demeanor makes dining here pleasant. Visit once - you'll find yourself planning to return. read more

Amazing food, great service, and extremely friendly staff! The amount served is surprisingly large. Good food with appropriate pricing. Staff members offer service that genuinely impresses. Teranga Midtown has secured our confidence. read more

The restaurant defies expectations. The restaurant excels through thoughtful small additions. This place is really great! Employees provide superior service whenever I go. I want to experience more of their menu soon. read more

Great spot in The Hugh. Went for lunch. The woman at the register was very friendly. The salmon bowl was very good. All the ingredients were very fresh. Would definitely return. read more

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Less than a week after trying the Teranga in Harlem, I just hadddd to have it again. Luckily the midtown location was open so we drove there. This location had an offering the other one didn't when I went: the harissa honey Brussel sprouts. So I made sure to get that along with the chicken, jollof rice, spicy sweet plantains, peanut sauce, and medium (green) hot sauce. Everything was so delicious! The Brussel sprouts were definitely spicy and had my mouth on fire in the best way. The plantains are always the star with how spicy and sweet and tasty they are. The rice was the perfect texture packed with so much flavor. The chicken was so juicy! Leave it to me to fall in love with a restaurant where both locations are way too far for me to go regularly. Please reopen your Brooklyn location!! You'll see me every week. read more

Teranga has some fantastic African food that is 100% worthy of checking out. My friends and I all got the chicken suya which was absolutely delicious. The portion was more than adequate and the mafe sauce is to die for. I also got the bouye drink which was very refreshing and complemented the dish very well. I have had better jollof rice and I was upset they ran out of hot sauce but I still think Teranga deserves 5 starts. I will definitely return back to The Hugh to try the beef suya amongst other things :). read more

Teranga Midtown - Chicken Suya Bowls - African Near Me - New York, New York

I had the suya chicken bowl and thought it was delicious. I have tried nigerian/Ugandan food before but still relatively new. I thought the jollof rice, plantains and black eyed peas were the best parts but the chicken was nice too. The stewed onions were a bit too rich/sweet for me. It came with rof, and he asked whether I wanted it spicier so that seems like an option? read more