Akwaaba in Brooklyn
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Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, US
- Monday:11AM–11PM
- Tuesday:11AM–11PM
- Wednesday:11AM–11PM
- Thursday:11AM–11PM
- Friday:11AM–11PM
- Saturday:11AM–11PM
- Sunday:11AM–11PM
Akwaaba in other cities:
One of my favorite west African places the name literally translates to welcome always welcomed go in and try something from a different culture it might just open your mind to A whole New world
Their fufu and okra soup is the best in Brooklyn, I’ve ordered from so many African restaurants and end up disappointed, but this place I cannot complain the food is tasty 😋
OMG. BEST JOLLOF RICE EVER. Trust me I’ve tried Jollof from different African countries and this is the best.
Theres no menu, so I suggest you know what kind of food you would like prior to coming. I ordered the Light Soup and Fufu for $13. DELICIOUS DELICIOUS DELICIOUS! The staff was very kind and helped me decide on what to get.Definitely going back for more soon^^
Always ordered here but lately salads arent fresh and when you ask for fridge salad they give an attitude then state the ones on top are cold but they arent, theyre soggy and stale tasting. Just not kool.
The food was great. But the place itself was okay. They didnt have a menu so if you didnt know african food, you wont know what to get. Its a little hole in the wall
Best Ghanaian restaurant in NYC…… will eat here daily if I could.
The food taste like it was three days old even when he told me he was cooking fresh beef. Too expensive I’ve had cheaper and better tasting food. Too small of a plate for $15 dollars. Menumehu
Good food. Nice owners. No menu. Ordered waatche and jallof, $13 bucks a plate. Enjoy a cool star beer while you wait, because wait you will, about 20 mins.
Okra stew and banku is my favorite from here I could eat everyday
Good food
Food is very delicious but not a real restaurant, wait time for food is ridiculous. You better call and order one hour earlier. Parking is another story. I gave it a 5***** for the FOOD.
The joloff rice was hard n dry and beef was over cooked. Was not satisfied with the food a waste of $16
Food was Delicious despite me liking spicier food! Jollof rice and the Peanut Butter Stew was great!
Very good place for Africans Caribbean food..very respected people and you feel welcome anytime you step there..their food are excellent. I love their food especially the Jollof..
A great place to get affordable and tasty African and American dishes. Their service is superb.
Very good dish I like the kinke soup with fish
Best African food hands down I love it from the flavors to the customer service 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞worth every penny
Not open, I drove 1:30 hrs here n they were closed at 1 pm, plss let Google know you not operating so people don’t waste their time
Expensive!!I had their wakye and it was expensive but really good . I was happy with the food except they do not give you meat only fish . Hmm
Best Place to order or eat in Fufu and Jollof.. Get thier special steamed vegetables with jollof.
Such good African food! Truly authentic, I would know.
The food is very tasty....I would recommend it to anyone who likes Ghanaian food
Small place. Heat food in microwave. Nothing is actually fresh. Limited selections. Never again.
I ordered the Omotuo with peanut soup and it didnt disappoint.
Their Jollof is the best I have tasted in NYC. Great customer service as well
I never miss my appointment at this place. Such a wonderful African taste of food
Food is delicious, and a great staff
I ate dinner there tonight. The food was delicious.
Very warm and friendly. Well stocked with ethnic products.
They have good food and drinks.Give a try.
Great food and people. Thank you!
Great people! Great food! Their banku is everything!
Friendly staff, food is great
Friendly casual hang that is quickly becoming a time capsule of what this neighborhood used to be.
Awesome food nice and delicious.
The food taste so good . I was WOW
Too expensive food. They need to fix the prices
The food is delicious.
The best African food in Brooklyn. Go try it guys.
Expands culture towards the community and give A a good vibe
Waakye and jollof were great!
Good african food and beer.
The rice and beef was amazing
Best west African foufou.garanted
African food, yummy!
Awesome baked fish
Love their food.
Great Ghanaian food
Was ok .
Its a home away from home.
Great ghanian food
Ok
Great food
Fantastic
Excellent service
Great place
Excellent.
This is Nigerian restaurant
Nice place
Nice place
Typical African, Ghanaian, and authentic food. Recommended.
Total reviews rating 4.5
72 Reviews for Akwaaba 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-12I got 1 order of Jallof rice with goat and 1 order of light soup with goat ( comes with fufu) . Restaurant does not provide menus. I checked w reviews before I purchased and my two dishes should have cost me $28. I waited for my food for over 40 mins ( owner did not wear mask). After waiting he charged me $40. Flavors of the rice and the light soup were ok but the rice was hard and meat was a bit tough/old tasting. The fufu was good. I definitely want to check out other African restaurants. I don’t usually write reviews but I was really excited but very let down.
Review №2
2021-11-14Some of the best Waakye Ive had, definitely the best in Brooklyn!I have had a hankering for Waakye since I moved back to NYC from Baltimore. With so many Ghanaian restaurants in the DMV, including friends and family, Ive never had to worry when I had cravings. However, I thought I would have to make everything myself after moving back to NYC. Thankfully, I came across this place on Google with good reviews. I travel all the way to from Queens to the middle of Brooklyn for this Waakye, and it did not disappoint! I cant wait to visit them again. Thankfully they are not close, so I wont order here to much as I am supposed to be on a diet.
Review №3
2022-05-27The food at Akwaaba is sooo good. It was incredibly yummy. I just loved my Ghanaian joloff and the shito is to die for. This is definitely a go-to spot for your joloff cravings. The price was also very reasonable. The man at the counter who took my payment was so friendly and charming, we even shared a few laughs while I waited for my food. I will most certainly be going back to Akwaaba whenever Im in the NY area. I Highly recommend it!FYI: When I go back I would be updating my picture since the one I posted here had half the food missing haha. I just couldnt find the strength to put my fork down to snap a quick pic of my plate once I started to dig in. I bless the hands that made it. Many many thanks, and see you soon!
Review №4
2022-04-30Excellent..the okra stew with banku,jollof rice with fried fish and wache with fried goat excellent...Brought food for my non Ghanaian friend and was hoping secretly that the food would not disappoint and it exceeded my expectations...In the bronx the Ghanaian restaurants food taste horrible.
Review №5
2018-06-23Really cute African restaurant on Parkside Ave, not on a main road so you wont see it unless you randomly pass or search for it. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I had the jaloff rice with beef and veggies. The rice and veggies were really good however the beef was extremely dry and chewy. The only options that day was beef or fish.The dish cost $15.
Review №6
2020-06-26They don’t have a huge menu but the food is good! My friend who is Ethiopian only has jollof rice once that I made (I’m Nigerian) and she said it was really good. We had jollof rice and fried fish. All that did $15. Well made! Is actually very popular! Definitely come in!
Review №7
2021-09-12Went here to eat before the WizKid concert tonight. My husband ordered Okra Soup and I ordered Goat meat. It was so delicious. The service, the food, the attentiveness. I highly recommended this place. Amazing time!!
Review №8
2021-05-08Best for your take out Ghana select dishes. Call ahead ask about the menu. Great portions. Banku with okro soup! Youll love it!
Review №9
2019-02-06Damn that was good. Its small, and theres no particular menu, but if you ask for a plate of rice and fish and plantains youre gonna be happy.Im an especial fan of their beef. The portions are big and the rice is perfect with the spice. Not much else to say other than its cash only
Review №10
2021-11-23Very delicious food is there, Ghanaians meals were doing great