Teranga African Restaurant

I had such a wonderful experience here! The food is very, very good – full of flavor, fresh, and beautifully presented. Every dish tasted homemade with so much care. The staff were welcoming and friendly, and the atmosphere felt cozy and inviting. If you’re in Chicago and want to try authentic Senegalese cuisine, this is definitely the spot. I’ll be coming back again and again!

Didn’t know it was possible to pack this much flavor into food. I ordered catering for a work event and not only was the owner so kind, accommodating, and easy to work with, but the food was out of this world incredible. I will be back and you will too, if you know what is good for you

Teranga's food and service was really outstanding. I thoroughly enjoyed the sides, especially the cabbage and vermicelli. Everything was spiced to perfection. The owner is very friendly, as well! Not pictured: Bissap. This beverage was so tasty!

The food was super delicious ☺️. I appreciate the Senegalese test. It makes me joyful😃. Come and check it out, you won’t regret it. They have also a wonderful customer service ! 🙏🏿

Yummy! Get the ginger drink and the Yassa. The lamb dishes were so good. The service was so nice. The starters (fataya and Accara) were both equally good. I would definitely get them again.

Delicious food, warm hospitality. A friend and I tried the Mafe Chicken, Soupe Kandia, and Yassa Red Snapper. Everything was bursting with flavor, especially the Soupe Kandia and the fish! Great variety of sides as well, including white and Jollof rice and plantains.

Amazing experience! Delicious food, friendly service, and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend !

I just had my first experience at Teranga African restaurant, and I can't contain my excitement! The food was absolutely incredible, with flavors that blew me away. I ordered the fish paired with jollof rice, and it was so delicious! I can’t wait to return, and I’m already planning to bring my wife here to celebrate my birthday! This place is definitely a new favorite!

This was a fabulous experience. My first time eating African food & by no means did this place disappoint. The curry dishes were great. Fruit drinks were awesome. & the star of the show were the black eyed peas fritters. Cuisine is exactly what one should look for when being introduced to their culture. As far as the atmosphere, it's quite cozy. Not too spacious, so it'll never feel crowded & our host Elhaj (sp?) Was oh so accommodating. One heads up though. Their peanut stew (which is what I came for) is their most popular dish, so they were out of it when we arrived. But Elhaj stepped up & made a fresh batch for me to take home at the end of dinner ON THE HOUSE. Highly recommended place to dine.

We stopped in at Teranga during their soft open so the entire menu wasn't available but all I wanted was some yassa and I got it lol This is a lovely space right across from the Bryn Mawr red line stop; the food was good and the service was even better. My plantains were a little too charred but I'm not tripping on it! Come get you some delicious Senegalese food - you won't regret it!

This place was amazing! Outside of Ethiopian food, I haven't found many great restaurants serving sub-Saharan African cuisine in the Midwest. Teranga is exceptional though. I loved the atmosphere, the friendly service and the outstanding food.

.I was there on only the 3rd day that they opened. They did not yet have their full menu but they did have the lamb, tilapia and red snapper. I love lamb and had that. I have never had Senegalese food before. They did a fine job on the lamb. I also had one of their wide range of special beverages. I had the ginger. It was very strong, a definite sipper. I like ginger and will have it again. The prices were about $2 more than I usually spend but I don't ever find lamb on the menu and it is a more expensive meat and their portions were generous. Next week they get in the other meats like chicken and beef. They will also have peanut sauce. I must try that as it is one of my favorite foods. I am also looking forward to the fufu as it is my favorite African side dish. I chatted with the owner. When I bragged about Vietnamese coffee and he told me that Senegalese coffee is not like any other including spices. I am excited to try that next time and there will be a next time