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Akwaba Restaurant Menu
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Grilled Chicken US$15.99
Flavorful West African dish marinated in spices, grilled to perfection, served with jollof rice or plantains.
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Fried Half Tilapia US$15.99
Crispy half tilapia seasoned with West African spices, fried to perfection, served with flavorful accompaniments.
Akwaba Combos
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Egusi with fish, chicken or beef US$22.99
A traditional Nigerian dish made with ground melon seeds, cooked with vegetables and spices, offering rich flavors. Served with choice of tilapia fish, chicken or beef. *** All served with fufu or rice
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Egusi with lamb US$23.99
A traditional Nigerian dish made with ground melon seeds, cooked with vegetables and spices, offering rich flavors. Served with choice of lamb. *** All served with fufu or rice
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Egusi with red snapper US$24.99
A traditional Nigerian dish made with ground melon seeds, cooked with vegetables and spices, offering rich flavors. Served with choice of red snapper. *** All served with fufu or rice
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Egusi with goat US$25.99
A traditional Nigerian dish made with ground melon seeds, cooked with vegetables and spices, offering rich flavors. Served with choice of goat. *** All served with fufu or rice
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Sweet Potato Leave with fish, chicken or beef US$22.99
A unique West African soup featuring tender sweet potato leaves, cooked with savory spices for a flavorful experience. Served with choice of tilapia fish, chicken or beef. *** All served with fufu or rice
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Sweet Potato Leave with lamb US$23.99
A unique West African soup featuring tender sweet potato leaves, cooked with savory spices for a flavorful experience. Served with choice of lamb. *** All served with fufu or rice
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Sweet Potato Leave with red snapper US$24.99
A unique West African soup featuring tender sweet potato leaves, cooked with savory spices for a flavorful experience. Served with choice of red snapper. *** All served with fufu or rice
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Sweet Potato Leave with goat US$25.99
A unique West African soup featuring tender sweet potato leaves, cooked with savory spices for a flavorful experience. Served with choice of goat. *** All served with fufu or rice
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Tomatoes Red Stew with fish, chicken or beef US$22.99
A delicious West African soup, simmered with ripe tomatoes and spices, creating a rich and flavorful dish. Served with choice of tilapia fish, chicken or beef. *** All served with fufu or rice!
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Tomatoes Red Stew with lamb US$23.99
A delicious West African soup, simmered with ripe tomatoes and spices, creating a rich and flavorful dish. Served with choice of lamb. *** All served with fufu or rice!
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Tomatoes Red Stew with red snapper US$24.99
A delicious West African soup, simmered with ripe tomatoes and spices, creating a rich and flavorful dish. Served with choice of red snapper. *** All served with fufu or rice!
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Tomatoes Red Stew with goat US$25.99
A delicious West African soup, simmered with ripe tomatoes and spices, creating a rich and flavorful dish. Served with choice of goat. *** All served with fufu or rice!
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Spinach Leave with fish, chicken or beef US$22.99
A tasty West African soup where tender spinach leaves dance with flavorful spices, creating a culinary masterpiece. Served with choice of tilapia, fish or beef. *** All served with fufu or rice!
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Spinach Leave with lamb US$23.99
A tasty West African soup where tender spinach leaves dance with flavorful spices, creating a culinary masterpiece. Served with choice of lamb. *** All served with fufu or rice!
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Spinach Leave with red snapper US$24.99
A tasty West African soup where tender spinach leaves dance with flavorful spices, creating a culinary masterpiece. Served with choice of red snapper. *** All served with fufu or rice!
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Spinach Leave with goat US$25.99
A tasty West African soup where tender spinach leaves dance with flavorful spices, creating a culinary masterpiece. Served with choice of goat. *** All served with fufu or rice!
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Cassava Leave with fish, chicken or beef US$22.99
A one-of-a-kind West African soup /stew blending tender cassava leaves with savory spices, promising a memorable culinary flavors. Served with choice of tilapia fish, chicken or beef. *** All served with fufu or rice!
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Cassava Leave with lamb US$23.99
A one-of-a-kind West African soup /stew blending tender cassava leaves with savory spices, promising a memorable culinary flavors. Served with choice of lamb. *** All served with fufu or rice!
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Cassava Leave with red snapper US$24.99
A one-of-a-kind West African soup /stew blending tender cassava leaves with savory spices, promising a memorable culinary flavors. Served with choice of red snapper. *** All served with fufu or rice!
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Cassava Leave with goat US$25.99
A one-of-a-kind West African soup /stew blending tender cassava leaves with savory spices, promising a memorable culinary flavors. Served with choice of goat. *** All served with fufu or rice!
Specialty Soups/Stew
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Pklala (krain krain) with fish, chicken or beef US$19.99
Our delicious West African dish, also known as Krain Krain, features a flavorful blend of vegetables and spices. Served with a choice of tilapia fish, chicken or beef. ***All served with fufu or rice!
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Pklala (krain krain) with lamb US$23.99
Our delicious West African dish, also known as Krain Krain, features a flavorful blend of vegetables and spices. Served with a choice of lamb. ***All served with fufu or rice!
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Pklala (krain krain) with red snapper US$24.99
Our delicious West African dish, also known as Krain Krain, features a flavorful blend of vegetables and spices. Served with a choice of red snapper. ***All served with fufu or rice!
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Pklala (krain krain) with goat US$25.99
Our delicious West African dish, also known as Krain Krain, features a flavorful blend of vegetables and spices. Served with a choice of goat. ***All served with fufu or rice!
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Palm Butter (with dried okra) with fish, chicken or beef US$19.99
Taste our West African delicacy enriched with dried okra, elevating the creamy texture and flavor of palm butter. Served with a choice of tilapia fish, chicken or beef. ***All served with fufu or rice!
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Palm Butter (with dried okra) with lamb US$23.99
Taste our West African delicacy enriched with dried okra, elevating the creamy texture and flavor of palm butter. Served with a choice of lamb. ***All served with fufu or rice!
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Palm Butter (with dried okra) with red snapper US$24.99
Taste our West African delicacy enriched with dried okra, elevating the creamy texture and flavor of palm butter. Served with a choice of red snapper. ***All served with fufu or rice!
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Palm Butter (with dried okra) with goat US$25.99
Taste our West African delicacy enriched with dried okra, elevating the creamy texture and flavor of palm butter. Served with a choice of goat! ***All served with fufu or rice!
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Gombo (okra) with fish, chicken or beef US$19.99
Dive into our West African dish featuring tender okra, cooked to perfection with aromatic spices for a delightful culinary experience. Served with a choice of tilapia fish, chicken or beef. ***All served with fufu or rice!
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Gombo (okra) with lamb US$23.99
Dive into our West African dish featuring tender okra, cooked to perfection with aromatic spices for a delightful culinary experience. Served with a choice of lamb. ***All served with fufu or rice!
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Gombo (okra) with red snapper US$24.99
Dive into our West African dish featuring tender okra, cooked to perfection with aromatic spices for a delightful culinary experience. Served with a choice of red snapper. ***All served with fufu or rice!
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Gombo (okra) with goat US$25.99
Dive into our West African dish featuring tender okra, cooked to perfection with aromatic spices for a delightful culinary experience. Served with a choice of goat. ***All served with fufu or rice!
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Pepper Soup with fish, chicken or beef US$19.99
Experience our flavorful West African soup, brimming with spices and hearty ingredients for a satisfying culinary journey. Served with a choice of tilapia fish, chicken or beef. ***All served with fufu or rice!
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Pepper Soup with lamb US$23.99
Experience our flavorful West African peeper soup, brimming with spices and hearty ingredients for a satisfying culinary journey. Served with a choice of lamb. ***All served with fufu or rice!
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Pepper Soup with red snapper US$24.99
Experience our flavorful West African pepper soup, brimming with spices and hearty ingredients for a satisfying culinary journey. Served with a choice of red snapper. ***All served with fufu or rice!
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Pepper Soup with goat US$25.99
Experience our flavorful West African pepper soup, brimming with spices and hearty ingredients for a satisfying culinary journey. Served with a choice of goat. ***All served with fufu or rice!
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Plain Palm Butter US$19.99
Try our traditional West African soup, showcasing the rich and creamy essence of palm butter in its purest form. ***All served with fufu or rice!
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Peanut Butter Soup with fish, chicken or beef US$19.99
Relish our comforting West African soup made with creamy peanut butter, offering a rich and satisfying taste experience. Served with a choice of tilapia fish, chicken or beef. ***All served with fufu or rice!
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Peanut Butter Soup with lamb US$23.99
Relish our comforting West African soup made with creamy peanut butter, offering a rich and satisfying taste experience. Served with a choice of lamb. ***All served with fufu or rice!
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Peanut Butter Soup with red snapper US$24.99
Relish our comforting West African soup made with creamy peanut butter, offering a rich and satisfying taste experience. Served with a choice of red snapper. ***All served with fufu or rice!
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Peanut Butter Soup with goat US$25.99
Relish our comforting West African soup made with creamy peanut butter, offering a rich and satisfying taste experience. Served with a choice of goat. ***All served with fufu or rice!
Authentic African Soups
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Chicken Tchep US$18.71
Authentic fried rice with mixed vegetables.
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Half Fish Tchep US$22.87
Authentic fried rice with mixed vegetables.
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Lamb Tchep US$23.91
Authentic fried rice with mixed vegetables.
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Whole Fish Tchep US$22.87
Authentic fried rice with mixed vegetables.
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Goat Tchep US$27.03
Authentic fried rice with mixed vegetables.
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Vegetable Tchep US$13.51
Authentic fried rice with mixed vegetables.
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Half Snapper Tchep US$27.03
Authentic fried rice with mixed vegetables.
Tchep
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Lamb Dibi US$22.87
All grilled meat served with a choice of one side of Attieke, Jollof Rice, Fried Plantains, or French Fries. **Dibi (Grilled meat cut is small pieces).
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Beef Dibi US$22.87
All grilled meat served with a choice of one side of Attieke, Jollof Rice, Fried Plantains, or French Fries. **Dibi (Grilled meat cut is small pieces).
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Chicken Breast Dibi US$22.87
All grilled meat served with a choice of one side of Attieke, Jollof Rice, Fried Plantains, or French Fries. **Dibi (Grilled meat cut is small pieces).
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Grilled Chicken Leg & Tight US$16.63
All grilled meat served with a choice of one side of Attieke, Jollof Rice, Fried Plantains, or French Fries. **Dibi (Grilled meat cut is small pieces).
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Turkey Tail US$16.63
All grilled meat served with a choice of one side of Attieke, Jollof Rice, Fried Plantains, or French Fries. **Dibi (Grilled meat cut is small pieces).
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2 Beef Kebabs US$16.63
All grilled meat served with a choice of one side of Attieke, Jollof Rice, Fried Plantains, or French Fries. **Dibi (Grilled meat cut is small pieces).
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2 Chicken Kebabs US$16.63
All grilled meat served with a choice of one side of Attieke, Jollof Rice, Fried Plantains, or French Fries. **Dibi (Grilled meat cut is small pieces).
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Large Fried Chicken US$16.63
All grilled meat served with a choice of one side of Attieke, Jollof Rice, Fried Plantains, or French Fries. **Dibi (Grilled meat cut is small pieces).
Grilled Meat
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Regular Tilapia US$19.75
Served with a choice of one side of Attieke, Fried Plantains, French Fries, Jollof Rice, Rice & Beans or Banku.
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Extra Large Tilapia US$25.99
Served with a choice of one side of Attieke, Fried Plantains, French Fries, Jollof Rice, Rice & Beans or Banku.
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Catfish Fillet US$19.75
Served with a choice of one side of Attieke, Fried Plantains, French Fries, Jollof Rice, Rice & Beans or Banku.
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Large Red Snapper US$36.39
Served with a choice of one side of Attieke, Fried Plantains, French Fries, Jollof Rice, Rice & Beans or Banku.
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Whole Mackerel US$22.87
Served with a choice of one side of Attieke, Fried Plantains, French Fries, Jollof Rice, Rice & Beans or Banku.
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Garb (tuna fish meal) US$16.63
Served with a choice of one side of Attieke, Fried Plantains, French Fries, Jollof Rice, Rice & Beans or Banku.
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Half Red Snapper US$25.99
Served with a choice of one side of Attieke, Fried Plantains, French Fries, Jollof Rice, Rice & Beans or Banku.
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Extra Large Red Snapper US$39.51
Served with a choice of one side of Attieke, Fried Plantains, French Fries, Jollof Rice, Rice & Beans or Banku.
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Fried Half Tilapia US$16.63
Served with a choice of one side of Attieke, Fried Plantains, French Fries, Jollof Rice, Rice & Beans or Banku.
Fish Dishes Fried or Grilled
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French Fries US$4.00
French Fries Side Dish.
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Attieke US$5.00
Attieke Side Dish.
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White Rice US$4.00
West African White Rice side dish.
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Jollof Rice US$5.00
Jollof Rice side dish.
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Rice & Beans US$5.00
Rice and Beans side dish.
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Fried Plantains US$5.00
Fried Plantains side dish.
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Kebabs US$5.00
Kebabs side dish.
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Fried Rice US$5.00
West African Fried Rice side dish.
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Fufu US$5.00
Fufu side dish. (comes in plantain, yam, cassava, banku).
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Nigerian Jollof Rice US$5.00
Nigerian Jollof Rice side dish.
Side Dish
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Nem (egg rolls) US$3.00
Nem egg rolls. Appetizers snacks. $3 each.
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Bofrot (puff puff) US$2.00
Bofrot puff puff. Appetizers snacks. 3 for $2.
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Pastel US$3.00
Pastel meat pie. Appetizers snacks. $3 each
Appetizers Snacks
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Extra Snapper US$12.00
Extra snapper. Extra meats in the soup or stew.
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Extra Beef US$6.00
Extra Beef. Extra meats in the soup or stew.
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Extra Garba Fish US$7.00
Extra garba fish. Extra meats in the soup or stew.
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Extra Half Tilapia US$7.00
Extra half tilapia fish. Extra meats in the soup or stew.
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Extra Lamb US$7.00
Extra lamb. Extra meats in the soup or stew.
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Extra Goat US$8.00
Extra goat. Extra meats in the soup or stew.
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Extra Chicken US$6.00
Extra chicken. Extra meats in the soup or stew.
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Extra Cow Feet US$7.00
Extra cow feet. Extra meats in the soup or stew.
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Extra Tripe US$7.00
Extra tripe. Extra meats in the soup or stew.
Extra Meats
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Hot Chocolate US$3.00
Hot chocolate. Hot drinks.
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Can Soda US$2.00
Can soda. Cold drinks.
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Bottle Soda US$3.00
Bottle soda. Cold drinks.
Drinks
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Half Fish Yassa US$17.67
Half fish yassa. Fried onions stew. Served with the choice of white rice, jollof rice or fried plantains.
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Whole Fish Yassa US$22.87
Whole fish yassa. Fried onions stew. Served with the choice of white rice, jollof rice or fried plantains.
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Regular Chicken Yassa US$17.67
Regular chicken yassa. Fried onions stew. Served with the choice of white rice, jollof rice or fried plantains.
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Large Chicken Yassa US$22.87
Large chicken yassa. Extra piece of chicken. Fried onions stew. Served with the choice of white rice, jollof rice or fried plantains.
Yassa Meals
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Authentic Soup US$17.99
Authentic soup. No meat soups. Served with fufu or rice.
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Specialty Soup/Stew US$19.99
Specialty soup or stew. No meat soups. Served with fufu or rice.
No Meat Soups
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Ginger Juice small US$3.00
Ginger juice small.
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Ginger Juice large US$5.00
Ginger juice large.
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Bissasp Hibiscus Flowers small US$3.00
Bissasp hibiscus flowers small.
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Bissasp Hibiscus Flowers large US$5.00
Bissasp hibiscus flowers large
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Passion Fruit small US$3.00
Passion fruit small.
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Passion Fruit large US$5.00
Passion fruit large.
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Caprisun US$1.50
Caprisun juice.
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Water US$1.00
Water
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Degue Dessert US$5.00
Degue dessert. Authentic yogurt with millet grains.
Juices
The menu at Akwaba Restaurant brings a bold and flavorful taste of West Africa to the heart of Aurora. The Akwaba Combos offer satisfying, protein-rich plates like Grilled Chicken-succulent, slightly charred, and seasoned with a deep blend of traditional spices-and the Fried Half Tilapia, crisp on the outside yet tender inside, often paired with a starchy side that completes the plate with comfort and balance.
From the specialty soup and stew selection, the Egusi is a standout. Rich and earthy, it comes generously filled with your choice of fish, chicken, beef, lamb, or even red snapper. Each protein adds a different dimension to the nutty melon seed base, making every variation of the Egusi a distinct experience. The version with lamb delivers hearty depth, while the red snapper option offers a cleaner, seafood-forward taste.
The Authentic African Soups section features Pklala (also known as krain krain), a traditional dish made with leafy greens and an unmistakable tang. Whether paired with fish, chicken, beef, lamb, or red snapper, the soup achieves a beautiful contrast between vegetal freshness and savory broth richness. This menu clearly reflects the vibrant culinary heritage of West Africa, delivered through bold textures and deeply rooted flavor combinations.