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Best West African Restaurants in New Jersey

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Honouring the top spots in New Jersey.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in New Jersey, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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80.8
#1

Hackensack New Jersey

Voilà Afrique

For a relaxed meal, Voilà Afrique is a local option.

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76.3
#2

Newark New Jersey

Burkindi

For your next night out, Burkindi is one table worth exploring.

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75.2
#3

Jersey City New Jersey

King's Pride Food

For dinner with friends, King's Pride Food is a place to keep in mind.

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Cities in New Jersey
Newark1,071Jersey City1,029Paterson554Elizabeth505New Brunswick351Union City337Trenton335Atlantic City298Passaic293Toms River262Clifton241Hackensack217Hoboken207Vineland203Camden201Plainfield186Bayonne184East Orange183Perth Amboy181West New York177Linden164Asbury Park154Long Branch142Wildwood136

Top Places in New Jersey

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#1

Voilà Afrique

Hackensack, New Jersey

4
80.8
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#2

Burkindi

Newark, New Jersey

2
76.3
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#3

King's Pride Food

Jersey City, New Jersey

1
75.2
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#4

Asanka Local

Newark, New Jersey

2
73.6
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#5

Asante's Restaurant

Teaneck, New Jersey

0
71.5
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#6

Mawo's Kitchen

Jersey City, New Jersey

1
69.2
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#7

Aunty Lizzy's Oseikrom Restaurant and African Market

Newark, New Jersey

0
66.9
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#8

CHEFTEEKAY LLC

Irvington, New Jersey

0
66.2
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#9

Asanka Delight African Cuisine

Six Mile Run, New Jersey

10
63.0
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#10

Fatu's Kitchen

East Orange, New Jersey

1
57.2
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#11

B&B African Restaurant

East Orange, New Jersey

1
52.7
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#1

Mawo's Kitchen

Jersey City, New Jersey

69.2
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#2

King's Pride Food

Jersey City, New Jersey

75.2
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#3

Burkindi

Newark, New Jersey

76.3
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