The Buka Restaurant, Osu, Accra

The food was really great. Music was not obnoxiously loud, we could carry on with conversations while eating. I like the fact that they serve both Nigerian and Ghanaian cuisine. Got a bit smoky just before we left when they started working the grills.

I really enjoy their kontomire stew, better to get it with fish because one time I had it with goat all I got was bone and skin that’s too tough to chew because it wasn’t properly cooked. Their ground nut soup is decent too. Their service sucks. It takes forever to get even a mango juice. The waiter pretends to listen and then doesn’t do what you ask and then tries to trick you to pay for their mistake. I was also very disappointed because I asked for my leftovers to be packed and they threw it away. I have come several times, but this last time will make me give Buka a rest.

Was at Ghana, Accra for 2 weeks work trip. Went to the restaurant full of excitement and expectation as it is highly recommended from my internet search of Ghana food. In terms of food, the serving was great and the taste was quite nice overall especially the mango beer. As for service, it is lacking from the moment the waiter led us to our table, the servers & casher. Not sure if it was due to us just wearing round neck tees or just because we are Chinese looking but we certainly do dressed properly, at least not in short pants. They simply gave us the 'lack of interest' look. If service tax is optional, I would have not pay them a single bit of it.

Go to The Buka Restaurant you will not be disappointed. Everything was delicious 😋 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Portion size are amazing, food arrived hot, juicy and delicious!!! Best custom service and the atmosphere is authentic Ghanaian 🇬🇭 💕💞💯💯💯💥💥💥💥

OVERALL IMPRESSION While I can commend the restaurant in certain areas, I can’t say I was particularly impressed during my visit. Interestingly, it seems to be quite popular for reasons I honestly can’t explain. One would expect that, despite years of customer complaints (mostly about service and wait times, some dating back over seven years—I actually went through several old reviews), Buka would have improved by now. To me, it felt just average and somewhat over-hyped. The FOOD I ordered jollof rice (I had hoped it was the Ghanaian version, though I forgot to confirm), grilled tilapia, and Ghana salad. Thankfully, I had no complaints about the taste—the food was delicious and spiced just right. The portion sizes were not particularly generous but decent enough. That said, I found the pricing unreasonable. Both the food and water felt overpriced, and the multiple extra charges added to the bill (apart from the VAT which I can understand) seemed completely absurd. The SERVICE This was, unfortunately, the lowest point of my experience. It took nearly 30 minutes just to get seated AND place my order. Although the staff were polite and welcoming, they seemed poorly organized. My salad arrived on time, but the tilapia and rice took a shocking three hours to be served. Like, I sat waiting for 180 minutes—completely unacceptable for any restaurant. To add to the frustration, the waitress (Stephanie) who brought me the bill withheld my change of 53 peswas, without explanation. The AMBIENCE & AESTHETICS On a brighter note, I genuinely enjoyed the soft background music and the restaurant’s clean, stylish setting. The atmosphere was fresh, relaxing, and visually appealing. The PARKING The parking space was impressive—spacious, well-marked, and able to accommodate plenty of cars. FINAL THOUGHTS Would I return? Honestly, I’m not sure. Time will tell.

I visited The Buka Restaurant in Accra four times during my stay – and every single visit was excellent! The kitchen offers truly authentic Ghanaian cuisine, prepared with care and rich in flavor. The jollof rice is a highlight – perfectly spiced, with just the right amount of heat, and absolutely delicious. The drinks are just as impressive: from fresh mango juice to chilled coconut water and beautifully served virgin mojitos, everything tasted fresh and was presented with attention to detail. Service here is first-class. The staff are friendly, warm, and professional – and I was especially touched that by my third visit, they already recognized me and welcomed me back. If you’re looking for a place in Accra with top-quality food, authentic flavors, and genuinely hospitable service, The Buka is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be coming back on my next trip!

This place is fire and the food is right there with it. If it says pepper anything, just know you will be on fire 🤣 but you won't be able to stop eating. Everything was delicious and the atmosphere is just perfect.

The food was great. We had the chicken kebab with plain rice, and fish stew with boiled yam which was excellent. The Sprite was flat. The canned ginger ale was not good.