Based on 720 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.9 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
2021 NJ-27, Somerset, NJ 08873
Phone: (732) 249-2700
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Hours
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 2–8 PM |
| Thursday | 2–8 PM |
| Friday | 2–8 PM |
| Saturday | 2–8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 2–8 PM |
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Reviews
Wali G
Found this restaurant during my google search hunt for African food. The owner is very hospitable and kind. The food was delicious! Very enjoyable, flavors on point and not salty. I got the “Red Red” dish, which consisted of beans, red stew and sweet plantains. Yes, the plantains were sweet! Nice and tender as well! Please tell your family and friends about this amazing place. You will not be disappointed. Thank-you Michael for your delicious foods and service!
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Kendra Williams
I came last week and the food was amazing, one of the best African restaurants in Somerset area. The young man and the lady was very nice and kind amazing hospitality. I brought the jollof rice, fufu, and egusi soup, which was amazing by the way. It was very tasteful and the food was fresh it was definitely made with a lot of love… I will be visiting again soon..Thanks you for sharing your amazing food, it’s worth it!!!
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Michaela Fernandez
EXTREMELY DELICIOUS. The chef is so hardworking and it truly shows on the deliciousness of their food. The literal existence of this spot blesses NJ. 11/10 best egusi. The food is AMAZING and extremely delicious and flavorful. The meat is perfect, CHEFS KISS fr
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Mars Acosta-Brown
I had a wonderful time at Asanka! Chef Michael was amazing- he took the time to explain the dishes and also made suggestions on what to get. We had Egusi soup, one with chicken and one with trout. Also had fufu and Iyan and a side of sweet plantains. I came all the way from Brooklyn, NY. I will definitely be back. Thank you!
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Angelica Rojas
I love this place, the food is so authentic and everything I’ve eaten here has been so good. My favorite is cassava leaf fufu with chicken. I tried goat stew which was amazing. The pepper soup is also really good. Michael, the owner is a very nice guy too
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Andrew Belanger
Are you feeling adventurous? My son and I had never eaten African Cuisine, but are open to new experiences. The proprietor, Michael, is very friendly and welcoming. Bring your appetite, because the portions are huge! We sampled the peanut soup and it does not taste like you’d think… It has a spicy kick! In fact both dishes that we ordered had an interesting spiciness to them. We shared plates, and found that taking bites with a little of each item on the plate in each bite made a sort of synergistic enhancement. For example, taking some of the spinach with goat meat, spices and fried plantain made each of the different flavors work together in your mouth. My son wasn’t fond of the beans and rice mixture, but everyone’s taste is different. I highly recommend trying this restaurant, it may or may not work for your palette, but you’ll enjoy the experience and Michael’s hospitality.
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adjei adofo samuel
This is by far the best African Cuisine i have ever been to. Micheal is soo gentle and very welcoming. I just feel like going there everyday just because of his great customer service. I have tried the peanut butter soup, Goat light soup, jollof and waakye and they are all great. I wish there was more stars after the 5. Asanka Delight is worth 10 stars !!!! I will recommend anyday !!!!!
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Sindhura Kolli
I got the jollof rice with chicken and peanut butter soup with goat. It was so incredible I will definitely be coming back. Everything was made fresh and the quality and flavor were on point. Love this place!
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Compliance Ser
I just realized I’m using my mom’s company’s Google account lol but I’m Marinel Just got back from ghana and missed the foods I don’t know how to cook yet. This place really lives by thier name with integrity and love in thier food. Def worth the trip.. GO CHECK THEM OUT!! So good! Second location in Newark NJ
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Mathew Lubrano
Some of the best food in the area hands down truly a hidden gem. I had a spinach dish with beef and my friend got the peanut butter soup. Definitely check it out if you’re in the Rutgers area!
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