Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Cafe Massawa, Owolabi Nigerian Eatery and Aduanipa African & Caribbean Grill, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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New York City's Cheap African Destinations
New York City’s vibrant food scene offers an incredible array of affordable African and Middle Eastern flavors that bring the spirit of the continent to every borough. From the spicy West African staples at Accra and Brooklyn Suya to the French-influenced dishes at Chez Maty Et Sokhna, this collection highlights the diverse culinary traditions found across the city. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite at Ginjan Cafe or sitting down for a hearty meal at Al Iman Grill and Bakery, these budget-friendly spots deliver authentic tastes without the high price tag.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap African Restaurants in New York City | Cheap African Food
- Cafe Massawa · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Owolabi Nigerian Eatery · rated 5/5: African.
- Aduanipa African & Caribbean Grill · rated 5/5: African & Caribbean.
- Sante Yallah African Restaurant (Keur Aisha Restaurant CORP.) · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Danbako BBQ Restaurant · rated 5/5: Korean.
- BARZAKH• CAFÉ · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Sylla · rated 4.8/5: African.
- Ginjan Cafe · rated 4.8/5: African.
- Al Iman Grill and Bakery · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Jollof Cafe & Grill · rated 4.8/5: African.
- Eat Offbeat · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Maloya · rated 4.8/5: French.
- Adom African Cuisine inc · rated 4.8/5: African cuisine is not explicitly in the.
- Kumasi Restaurant · rated 4.7/5: African.
- Dept. of Culture · rated 4.7/5: African (Nigerian) is not on.
- Jalloh · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- Teranga Cafe · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- dùndú · rated 4.7/5: African.
- African Pride · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- Harlem Hops · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Safari · rated 4.6/5: African.
- Teranga · rated 4.6/5: African.
- Merguez and Frites · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- ESN african Cuisine · rated 4.6/5: African.
- Olas Kitchen · rated 4.6/5: Mexican.
- Brooklyn Suya · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Kaia Wine Bar · rated 4.5/5: South African.
- African Pride Restaurant · rated 4.5/5: African.
- Halal · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Halal Fresh Food · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
