Teranga Midtown

“Never had West African food before but after hearing a great deal about this place, I was very curious to check it out a few weeks ago. Located inside The Hugh which is a really nice food court with ample seating both regular and almost auditorium style that is easy to get to right next to the E, F, and 6 stop on Lexington Ave and 53rd street, the court certainly impresses walking in and seeing a variety of food options. Teranaga's staff was nice as I made my order of their Yassa, Yassa Grilled Chicken Bowl at $17 and house made Ginger/Mint drink at $7. The drink was fine and refreshing but of course the bowl is the talk. Specifically, the Jollof rice cooked in tomato broth paired with the black eyed pea salad worked very well that I couldn't really get enough of it. The grilled chicken was cooked very well and nice portion for it. My one downside were the kelewele aka sweet plantains as they didn't stand out much at all as I thought they would. Still the side parts of the caramelized onion sauce and this green leafy side made finishing this bowl have this refreshing feeling to it that I didn't expect but enjoyed. All in all, I thought the overall order was solid and while a little more than other bowl spots, Teranga has a unique African taste to it that makes me curious to try out their other dishes and will be back for more. If you are looking for a break from the Digs or Sweetgreens of the world, definitely give Teranga a shot.”

“We ordered $300+ worth of catering, and the chefs were so accommodating, kind, and understanding when helping us combine it into fewer containers and bags for easier transport. Over 20+ people raved and loved the food - it was truly delicious and the variety was incredible. We will definitely be ordering from them again and highly recommend!”

“I got the Moroccan chicken, jollof rice, black eye peas stew, and kale salad. The black eyes peas stew was so flavorful and tasty that I had a bit of it with every bite (and therefore can't comment on how everything else tasted on its own). I was very, very happy with my lunch and would definitely like to eat here again.”