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Welcome to Asante's Restaurant
Welcome to Asante's Restaurant in Teaneck, NJ, where you can enjoy traditional West African food made with care. Our menu features local favorites like jollof rice, goat stew, fried fish, jerk chicken wings, and oxtail. Whether you're stopping by for lunch or dinner, we’re ready to serve fresh meals in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
Authentic Ghanaian Cooking in Teaneck
Slow-built soups, freshly made Fufu, and Jollof Rice done the way it's meant to be done. Come hungry.
A Kitchen Rooted in Ghana
In Twi, "asante" means thank you — and gratitude is the spirit behind every dish. Guests from Ghana call it 100% the real thing. First-timers call it a revelation.
Easy Takeout and Delivery
Need a meal on the go? Asante's Restaurant makes it simple to enjoy your favorite West African dishes wherever you are. Place a takeout order for quick pickup or have your meal delivered right to your door. Fresh food and convenient service make it easy to enjoy Asante's Restaurant at home, at work, or anywhere in between.
From the Kitchen
Find Us on Teaneck Road
Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11am–8:50pm. Dine in, take out, or order delivery to Teaneck, Hackensack, Englewood, and beyond.
Catering for Every Occasion
Planning a family gathering, office lunch, birthday party, or special event? Let Asante's Restaurant handle the food. Our catering service brings authentic West African favorites to your guests, making your event easy to plan and enjoyable for everyone. Contact us to learn more about catering options for your next occasion.
What our guests are saying
The staff is friendly, attentive and helpful in making a good selection. The atmosphere was welcoming, clean and had a nice vibe. My meal was fresh, tasty and the portion was PERFECT! The jollof, shito and grilled lamb is a 10/10!
Akia W.
Cheryl is a DELIGHT!!! She’s present and kindly suggested I taste test the soups before deciding which one I was going for. The Palm Nut soup with the fufu won for me!!! My new go-to for 2026. What a blessing!!! Shoutout to Ed and Arthur next door. And to the kitchen DJ, your tune selection is immaculate and like the food, deliciously nourishing.
John V.
Staff was professional and friendly. Restaurant was clean. The food was absolutely delicious and being a pescatarian, I had a lot of options to choose from. The red snapper was fried to perfection that I was able to eat the entire fish, eat the head and crush the bones.
Blues C.
Food was very flavorful and the women behind the counter were very helpful explaining all the dishes. Especially enjoyed the Egusi with Fufu. Make sure to try the natural soursop drink and the spinach side dish!!
William S.
Features
Catering
Dine In
Take Out
Delivery
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We're known for authentic West African dishes like jollof rice, waakye, and hearty soups served fresh in Teaneck, NJ.
- African Food: Asante's African food menu is the heart of the restaurant, featuring beloved Ghanaian staples from jollof rice and waakye to grilled lamb, oxtail, and fried plantains. Representative items include Jollof & Goat Large, Waakye & Chicken Stew Large, Kelewele, Grilled Lamb Chops Sm, Oxtail With Jollof Lg, and Beans And Sweet Plantains Lg.
- Soups: The soups menu offers a rich selection of traditional West African soups, from palmnut and peanut butter to okra and egushi, served with swallow or on their own. Representative items include Palmnut Soup & Swallow Large, Peanutbutter Soup & Swallow Lg, Egushi Soup & Swallow Large, Okra Soup & Swallow Large, Ebunubunu Soup Lg, and Tuo Zaafi And Soup (Lg).
- Drinks: The drinks selection spans West African favorites like sobolo and pine ginger alongside coconut water, malts, sodas, and energy drinks. Representative items include Sobolo Large, Guinness Malt, Hajara Pine Ginger Bottle, Vita Coconut Water 1 Litre, Tropical Rythms 1 Litre, and Kola Champagne.
- Seafood: The seafood offerings highlight fresh whole fish preparations including tilapia, red snapper, salmon, and whiting, served fried, grilled, or paired with rice and banku. Representative items include Fry Tilapia, Grilled Tilapa, Red Snapper (XL), Salmon (2pcs), Tilapia With Banku And Peppers Dining, and Fried Whiting Fish With Fry Yam.
- Pastries: The pastries selection features West African and Caribbean baked snacks including meat pies, chin chin, and Jamaican patties. Representative items include Mable Meatpie, Jamaican Patty, Sm Tray Chin Chin, and Tray Lg Meat Pies.
Additionally, explore Wings, BBQ, Fried Chicken, Jerk Chicken, Pasta, Salads, and Juices.
Where are you located?
We are located in Teaneck, NJ at 1280 Teaneck Rd
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Teaneck, West Englewood, Englewood, Bergenfield, Hackensack, Bogota, Leonia, New Milford, Tenafly, River Edge, Fort Lee, Ridgefield Park, Englewood Cliffs, Palisades Park, Dumont, Maywood, Cresskill, South Hackensack, Little Ferry, and Lodi.
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