Okra Soup& Swallow Small
$21.00
Okra soup with swallow; Banku, Fufu, Omotuo, or Tsafi can be selected.
“Amazing Food! The jollof rice was really good. All of the food is tasty. I recommend coming here if you want the best African food!”

Pepper soups, stews and rice pairings shape the African food at Asante in Teaneck, NJ, where you can order your meal for pickup.
Order onlineOkra Soup& Swallow Small
$21.00
Okra soup with swallow; Banku, Fufu, Omotuo, or Tsafi can be selected.
“Amazing Food! The jollof rice was really good. All of the food is tasty. I recommend coming here if you want the best African food!”
Light Pepper Soup & Swallow Small
$21.00
Light pepper soup is offered with optional swallow selections.
“Whenever my husband and I travel, we enjoy seeking out local Ghanaian dishes as part of the experience. Without a doubt, we have visited several Ghanaian and West African restaurants, and Asante's Restaurant was simply one of the best. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was welcoming and pristine, and everyone there was incredibly kind. The portions were generous for the price, and we even received a complimentary dessert. We would certainly visit again whenever we are in the area. I wish Asante's Restaurant continued success and thank them for their outstanding hospitality and excellent food.”
Palmnut Soup & Swallow Small
$21.00
Palm-nut soup can be customized with Banku, Fufu, rice ball, or Tsafi.
“Highly recommend it if you are looking for authentic Ghanaian cuisine 👌”
Peanut Butter Soup & Swallow Lg
$24.00
Peanut butter soup has optional Banku, Fufu, rice balls, or Tsafi.
Tilapia With Banku and Peppers Dining
$28.00
Tilapia comes with banku, fermented corn-and-cassava dough, and peppers.
Banku, Pepper w/Tilapia Fish To Go
$26.00
Fermented corn-and-cassava banku comes with pepper and tilapia.
Grilled Tilapia
$24.00
Tilapia is grilled and served as the main fish portion.
Fried Whiting Fish With Fried Yam
$16.00
Fried whiting fish comes with fried yam as its starchy side.
White Rice w/Stew and Chicken
$18.00
White rice served with chicken stew in a small portion.
Chicken Stew (Lg)
$20.00
Chicken pieces are simmered in a savory stew; this is the large size.
Chicken Stew (Sm)
$18.00
Chicken stew is served as a small portion.
White Rice and Chicken Stew Lg
$18.00
White rice served with chicken stew for a simple, savory main dish.
Oxtail with Jollof Lg
$29.50
Jollof rice comes with oxtail; plantain is available as an add-on.
Jollof & Goat Large
$21.00
Jollof rice seasoned with tomato and spices comes with goat meat.
Jollof with Wele/Cow Skin
$19.00
Jollof rice comes with wele, the Ghanaian name for cow skin.
Jollof & Goat Small
$19.00
West African seasoned rice served with goat in a small portion.
Waakye Only Lg
$17.00
A large serving of Ghanaian rice and beans with optional add-ons.
“Some of the best African food in the whole world!!! Customer service is always the best! Ed is such a wonderful man!”
Waakye & Goat Small
$19.00
Waakye, a Ghanaian rice-and-bean dish, is served with goat meat.
Waakye & Oxtails Dining
$31.00
Ghanaian waakye rice and beans served with oxtails.
Waakye& Goat Large
$21.00
Waakye rice and beans comes with goat meat for a Ghanaian plate.
Samosa 1Pc
$3.00
One fried samosa, a crisp pastry with a savory filling.
Puff Puff 5 Pcs
$5.50
Five West African sweet dough balls, fried until golden.
Mable Meatpie
$6.50
A savory meat-filled pastry is baked in an enclosed crust.
Puff Puff Catering (Lg)
$115.00
Large catering order of puff puff, Ghanaian-style fried dough balls.
Asante serves African food with rice and spinach stew, white rice paired with gizzards, and jollof with grilled lamb. You can also have tilapia with banku and peppers or turkey tail paired with yam.
Palmnut Soup & Swallow Small offers Fufu as a pairing, while Oxtail With Jollof Lg has an add-on plantain option. Koose comes in a three-piece serving and can accompany your soup or rice meal.
Visit or order from Asante in Teaneck, NJ for pickup, dine-in or delivery. Tilapia with Swallow And Soup Large pairs fish and soup with your choice of Banku or Omotuo (Riceball) in a large serving.
Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.