Teranga – African
Teranga invites diners into a vibrant celebration of West African hospitality, where the air is perfumed with the comforting scents of slow-simmered yassa and aromatic spices. Colorful market plates overflow with nutrient-rich fonio, tender black-eyed peas, and soulful stews like efo riro, offering a nourishing journey through the diverse flavors of the Sahel. From the comforting pull of traditional fufu to the bright, citrusy notes of the Casamance salad, every dish reflects a deep respect for heritage and the communal joy of a shared meal.
1280 5th Avenue, New York, New York NY 10029 https://itsteranga.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: African
Price range: $
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Saturday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its intimate setting and helpful staff, guests consistently praise the high-quality dining experience and reasonable prices. Standout dishes include the appetizing salads, which reviewers highlight for being cooked perfectly and offering
Menu
Market Plates
All dishes are gluten and dairy free. Customize your plate with a base, main, two sides, and a sauce.
- Vegetarian Market Plate - $10: Choice of 1 base, 2 sides, and 1 sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Market Plate - $12: Free range grilled chicken with thyme, garlic, and lime. Choice of 1 base, 2 sides, and 1 sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Market Plate - $14: Roasted salmon with Moroccan spices (cilantro, cumin, chili, paprika, lime). Choice of 1 base, 2 sides, and 1 sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Super Bowls
Signature pre-composed African bowls.
- The Jollof - $14: Roasted salmon, Jollof fonio, Kelewele, Black eyed pea salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yassa, Yassa - $12: Grilled chicken with caramelized onions, Liberian ruby red rice, Kelewele, Black eyed pea salad Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fu-Fu Bowl - $10: Red palm plantain fufu with peanut sauce, Ndambe, Attieke, Efo Riro Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
Available as part of market plates or as individual additions.
- Beets & Fonio Salad: Spiced pickled carrots, pomegranate Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Eyed Pea Salad: Cucumber, tomato, pepper, parsley, lime-ginger dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Casamance Salad: Watercress, watermelon, mango, tomato, suya cashew, moringa vinaigrette Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Efo Riro: Kale, okra, fermented locust bean, red palm oil stew Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kelewele: Spicy fried plantains Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ndambe: Sweet potato & black eyed pea stew Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plantain & Red Palm Fufu: Pounded plantain, organic red palm oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Snacks & Desserts
- Ngalakh - $5: Baobab, coconut & peanut sauce with millet Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Sombi - $5: Coconut rice & honey roasted mango pudding Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Assorted Pastries and Baked Goods Available at: breakfast, brunch
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