Best African Restaurants in New York

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If you are a resident or a visitor of the beautiful city of New York and you want to satisfy your craving for the mysterious taste of Africa, then you should have a bite at these African restaurants:

Meske

Meske is a small Ethiopian restaurant based in Midtown. Thanks to the friendly service, the authentic décor, music, Ethiopian beers, drinks, foods and deserts, this restaurant became of the most favorite African restaurants among foodies. Except for dishes full of fresh meat, they offer vegetarian courses as well.

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Buka

Buka is a Brooklyn-based authentic Nigerian restaurant and bar. Colorful pictures, decorations, and flags, all brought from this African country gives an authentic vibe to the whole place. However, the true star of this restaurant is a “danfo”, a Nigerian yellow bus parked in the middle of Buka.

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Ponty Bistro

Owned by two cousins from Africa, this West African and Senegalese restaurant fused with the modern Mediterranean and French cuisine is a real refreshment for foodies. Ponty Bistro, located in the Harlem neighborhood, is popular among guests for its great atmosphere, live music and the delicious combination of African spices used in European dishes, and vice versa.