Ever had egusi soup on a rainy evening? If not, you’re missing out! West African cuisine is reshaping Berlin’s comfort-food map with rich stews, fried plantains and flavours rooted in migration and history.
Bantabaa Food Dealer
THE GAMBIA First opened in 2015 as a cultural integration project for West African refugees, Bantabaa was founded with the vision of creating a bridge between Berlin and The Gambia. Be sure to try the domoda, one of The Gambia’s most beloved dishes: a rich, peanut-based stew simmered with nourishing vegetables and served over fluffy rice. Pair it with tangy tamarind lemonade.
- Bantabaa Food Dealer, Wrangelstr. 82, Kreuzberg
Asaanka
GHANA This stall brings memorable Ghanaian dishes to Arminiusmarkthalle, including Red Red, a vibrant black-eyed bean and tomato stew, beautifully complemented by sweet plantains and tender oyster mushrooms. For a bit of heat, try the juicy, hot peanut chicken, expertly spiced and plated with rice and sautéed spinach.
- Asaanka, Arminiusstr. 2-4, Moabit
Yajee
NIGERIA With a colourful, decorated atmosphere and a strong focus on Nigerian cuisine, Yajee delivers bold, comforting flavours. Order the egusi soup, featuring (your choice of) meat and ground melon, and paired with fufu, a traditional pounded meal, or garri, a dried and fermented cassava.
- Yajee, Lietzenburger Str. 20B, Schöneberg
Didi Pa
GHANA Didi Pa, meaning “eat well” in the Ghanaian language Twi, offers a classic mix of West African bites, with a special focus on Ghanaian favourites. True to the region’s culinary roots, it’s also an excellent spot for plant-based eaters. Savour fragrant jollof rice, or pick from traditional banku (a fermented dough) and fufu dishes, served with groundnut soup, chicken, mixed meat, plantain or okra.
- Didi Pa, Sonnenallee 31, Neukölln
