Teranga Midtown
African
Open now11AM - 8:45PM
Featured Items
Steak Suya Super Bowl
Approx. 55g protein. Inspired by Nigeria's favorite street food: We use High Choice hanger steak, the cut butchers keep for themselves, in our smoky house suya spice and oven-roasted. Steak suya, jollof rice, ndambe stew, carrots, Jamm Jamm tomato sauce, moyo. Gluten-free · Suya made without peanuts$20.00
Custom Chicken Suya Bowl
Approx. 45–60g protein. Nigeria's favorite street food, the Teranga way: chicken tossed in our hot honey sauce made with our Jamm Jamm tomato sauce and finished with smoky suya spice. Build the rest of your plate your way. Chicken suya, choice of rice, two sides, one sauce, one condiment. Halal · Gluten-free · Contains honey · Suya made without peanuts$18.00
Custom Grilled Chicken Bowl
Approx. 45–60g protein. Our signature West African grilled chicken (lime, garlic, olive oil, thyme), ready for however you want it. Grilled chicken, choice of rice, two sides, one sauce, one condiment. Halal · Gluten-free$17.00
Super Bowls
Jollof Salmon Super Bowl
Approx. 45g protein. A vibrant and delicious combination of flavors that starts with our salmon roasted in a Moroccan chermoula sauce. Salmon, jollof rice, black eyed pea salad, West African kale & mango salad, yassa sauce, rof. Gluten-free · Contains fish · Contains honey$22.00Steak Suya Super Bowl
Approx. 55g protein. Inspired by Nigeria's favorite street food: We use High Choice hanger steak, the cut butchers keep for themselves, in our smoky house suya spice and oven-roasted. Steak suya, jollof rice, ndambe stew, carrots, Jamm Jamm tomato sauce, moyo. Gluten-free · Suya made without peanuts$20.00
Chicken Suya Super Bowl
Approx. 50g protein. Nigeria's favorite street food, the Teranga way: chicken tossed in our hot honey sauce made with Jamm Jamm, then finished with smoky suya spice. Chicken suya, jollof rice, ndambe stew, carrots, Jamm Jamm tomato sauce, moyo. Halal · Gluten-free · Contains honey · Suya made without peanuts$18.00
Yassa, Yassa Grilled Chicken Super Bowl
Approx. 55g protein. Yassa is Senegal's signature dish, born in the Casamance: chicken with a bright, limey sauce of slow-cooked onions. Grilled chicken, jollof rice, kelewele plantains, black eyed pea salad, yassa sauce, rof. Halal · Gluten-free$17.00
Chicken Mafe Peanut Bowl
Approx. 55g protein. Our grilled chicken with mafe, the savory peanut sauce found across West Africa. Grilled chicken, jollof rice, kelewele plantains, ndambe stew, mafe sauce, moyo. Halal · Gluten-free · Contains peanuts$17.00
Ancient Vegan Super Bowl
Approx. 20g protein. A plant-based plate of West African classics: red rice, Nigerian efo riro, Senegalese ndambe and sweet roasted plantains from Ghana. Red rice, efo riro, ndambe stew, kelewele plantains, Jamm Jamm tomato sauce, moyo. Vegan · Gluten-free$15.00
West African Kale & Mango Salad Bowl
Approx. 5g protein per bowl · add chicken +40g, steak +45g, salmon +31g. Mango from Senegal's Casamance meets fonio, one of West Africa's oldest grains, in our signature salad. Add a protein to make it a meal. Kale, mango, fonio, red onion, tomato, moringa-ginger vinaigrette. Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dressing contains honey$12.00
Market Plate
Custom Salmon Bowl
Approx. 35–50g protein. Build your own West African plate around our salmon roasted in a Moroccan chermoula sauce: pick your rice, two sides, a sauce and a condiment. Salmon, choice of rice, two sides, one sauce, one condiment. Gluten-free · Contains fish$22.00
Custom Steak Suya Bowl
Approx. 50–65g protein. Premium hanger steak in our smoky house suya spice and oven-roasted. Build the rest of your plate your way. Steak suya, choice of rice two sides, one sauce, one condiment. Gluten-free · Suya made without peanuts$20.00Custom Chicken Suya Bowl
Approx. 45–60g protein. Nigeria's favorite street food, the Teranga way: chicken tossed in our hot honey sauce made with our Jamm Jamm tomato sauce and finished with smoky suya spice. Build the rest of your plate your way. Chicken suya, choice of rice, two sides, one sauce, one condiment. Halal · Gluten-free · Contains honey · Suya made without peanuts$18.00Custom Grilled Chicken Bowl
Approx. 45–60g protein. Our signature West African grilled chicken (lime, garlic, olive oil, thyme), ready for however you want it. Grilled chicken, choice of rice, two sides, one sauce, one condiment. Halal · Gluten-free$17.00
Custom Vegan Bowl
Approx. 10–20g protein. West African cooking has always been built on grains, beans and vegetables. Build a plant-based plate from ours. Pick ndambe and black eyed pea salad for the most protein. Choice of rice, three plant-based sides, one sauce, one condiment. Vegan · Gluten-free$14.00West African Kale & Mango Salad Bowl
Approx. 5g protein per bowl · add chicken +40g, steak +45g, salmon +31g. Mango from Senegal's Casamance meets fonio, one of West Africa's oldest grains, in our signature salad. Add a protein to make it a meal. Kale, mango, fonio, red onion, tomato, moringa-ginger vinaigrette. Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dressing contains honey$12.00
Sides
Roasted Moroccan Salmon (GF)
Salmon roasted with Moroccan spices. Salmon, paprika, cumin, cilantro, lime Gluten-free, 5oz Approx. 30g protein per serving$12.00
Steak Suya (GF)
Inspired by Nigeria's favorite street food: we use a premium cut of hanger steak, with our smoky house suya spice and finished in the oven. Hanger steak, house suya spice. Gluten-free · Suya made without peanuts Approx. 45g protein per serving$10.00
Grilled Chicken Suya (Halal, GF)
Nigeria's favorite street food, the Teranga way: chicken tossed in our hot honey sauce made with our Jamm Jamm tomato sauce, then finished with smoky suya spice. Chicken, hot honey Jamm Jamm tomato sauce, suya spice. Halal · Gluten-free · Contains honey · Suya made without peanuts · 6oz Approx. 40g protein per serving$10.00
West African Grilled Chicken (Halal, GF)
Our signature West African chicken that is grilled to perfection. Chicken, lime, thyme, garlic, olive oil, black pepper, salt Halal · Gluten-free Approx. 40g protein per serving Lime, Thyme, Garlic. Gluten Free. Halal.$8.75
'Kelewele' Roasted Sweet Plantains (V, GF)
Kelewele is Ghana's favorite street snack. Ours is sweet plantain roasted with ginger and onion. Ripe plantain, ginger, onion powder. Vegan · Gluten-free · 6oz Approx. 1g protein per serving$7.75
'Niebe' Black Eyed Pea Salad (V, GF)
Black eyed peas are native to West Africa ('niebe' in Wolof) and this fresh salad honors them. Black eyed peas, cucumber, tomato, pepper, parsley, moringa-ginger vinaigrette. Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dressing contains honey Approx. 8g protein per serving$7.75
'Ndambe' Black Eyed Pea Stew (V, GF)
Ndambe is Senegal's black eyed pea stew, a breakfast, lunch, or dinner staple on the streets of Dakar. Black eyed peas, sweet potato, okra, Jamm Jamm tomato sauce. Vegan · Gluten-free · 6oz Approx. 3g protein per serving$7.75
'Efo Riro' Kale Stew (V, GF)
Efo riro, "stirred greens" in Yoruba, is the rich greens stew of southwestern Nigeria. Ours is made with kale, dawadawa and red palm oil. Kale, tomato, red palm fruit oil, dawadawa (fermented locust bean). Vegan · Gluten-free Approx. 2g protein per serving$7.75
Roasted Tamarind Carrots (VG, GF)
Tamarind, 'dakhar' in Wolof, gives Senegalese cooking its sweet-sour tang. We use it to glaze our carrots. Carrots, tamarind glaze, fresh parsley. Vegan · Gluten-free Approx. 1g protein per serving$7.75
West African Kale & Mango Salad Side (V, GF)
Mango from Senegal's Casamance meets fonio, one of West Africa's oldest grains. Kale, mango, fonio, red onion, tomato, moringa-ginger vinaigrette. Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dressing contains honey Approx. 1g protein per serving$6.50
Red Rice (VG, GF)
Hearty, nutty whole-grain red rice. Vegan · Gluten-free Approx. 5g protein per serving$5.00
Jollof Rice (V, GF)
Jollof traces back to the Wolof kingdom of Senegal and is now the rice all of West Africa argues over. Ours is cooked in Jamm Jamm, our own tomato sauce. Rice, Jamm Jamm West African tomato sauce. Vegan · Gluten-free Approx. 4g protein per serving$5.50
Yassa Caramelized Onion Sauce (V, GF)
Yassa comes from the Casamance in southern Senegal: onions slow-cooked with lime until sweet, tangy and silky. Onions, lime, mustard, garlic, olive oil Gluten-free · Vegan Approx. 1g protein per serving$3.50
Mafe Peanut Sauce (V, GF, Peanuts)
Mafe, the peanut stew found across West Africa, traces its roots to the Mandinka and Bambara people of Mali. Peanut butter, tomato, onion, garlic. Gluten-free · Contains peanuts · Vegan Approx. 3g protein per serving$3.50
Jamm Jamm Tomato Sauce (V, GF)
Our own West African tomato sauce and the base of our jollof and ndambe. Tomato, Onion, Pepper, Ginger, Garlic, Smoked Paprika, Cumin, Scotch Bonnet Pepper, Vegan · Gluten-free Approx. 1g protein per serving$3.50
'Kani' African Pepper Jam (V, GF)
Kaani means hot pepper in Wolof, and this is Senegal's fiery chili sauce. Use sparingly. Scotch bonnet peppers, extra virgin olive oil, onion. Vegan · Gluten-free · Very hot Less than 1g protein per serving$3.00+
'Moyo' African Salsa (V, GF)
Moyo is a fresh tomato and onion relish from Togo and Benin, cool and bright next to anything spiced. Cucumber, Tomato, Pepper, Onion, Lime, Parsley, Mustard, extra virgin olive oil, Vegan · Gluten-free Less than 1g protein per serving$2.00+
'Rof' Senegalese Green Sauce (V, GF)
In Senegal, rof is the herb paste pressed into the fish for thieboudienne or chicken. We serve it as a bright green condiment. Parsley, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, black pepper. Vegan · Gluten-free Less than 1g protein per serving$2.00+
Dessert/Snacks
West African Super Juice
Bissap
Hibiscus, mint. A traditional West African hibiscus infused juice that is rich in antioxidants, strengthens the immune system and supports digestion. We source our hibiscus from West Africa.$7.00+
Bouye
Baobab fruit, coconut milk. An ancient African juice made from baobab fruit, one of the most nutritious fruits in the world, and is rich in vitamin c, calcium, fiber, and potassium. It's great by itself or in a smoothie! We source our baobab from West Africa.$7.00+
Ginger
Ginger, Mint. A zesty, refreshing tonic that strengthens the immune system, increases metabolism and aids digestion.$7.00+
Moringa Limeade
Moringa, Lime Juice. A refreshing, nutrient packed elixir made with moringa, a nutrient dense plant, that is high in protein, calcium, iron, fiber, and potassium. We source our moringa from West Africa.$7.00+
Soda & Water
Jamm Jamm Tomato Sauce
A rich, smoky West African tomato sauce — slow-cooked onions, smoky paprika, and a gentle warmth of habanero. Just six clean ingredients, chef-created by James Beard Hall of Fame chef Pierre Thiam and served at Teranga since 2019. It's the foundation of our Jollof Rice, Ndambe, and Chicken Suya — now yours to take home. Spoon it over pasta, simmer it into jollof, or crack the jar and go. Get lost in the sauce.
All hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 8:45 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 7:00 pm |
Restaurant info
Teranga is bringing a fresh take on African cuisine. Inspired by tradition, and designed for health and comfort, our food explores the bold flavors and ancient ingredients of African food. Welcome home.
Location
601 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022