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3 weeks ago | 
theinfatuation.com | Rianne Shlebak |Eileen Twum
This all-day Mexican kitchen is one of those ‘if you know you know’ kind of spots. Order from the window and try to nab one of the few tables outside. The sooner you eat the crispy baja fish taco—a fried butter fish fillet in a soft corn tortilla, topped with tangy coleslaw and zesty guacamole—after getting it, the better.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
theinfatuation.com | Eileen Twum
As the jollof war rages on between Nigeria and Ghana (Senegal, please leave the chat), we have a report from the streets of Accra. The news will be tough to hear, but here goes: Chale, sorry-oh, the restaurant grade jollof in Accra, is not good-oh. However, Big Joseph T, an all-day sports-focused chop bar in the Airport Residential Area, serves a satisfying jollof that will "reach you" with actual tomato and spiced-infused flavor. It comes with assorted meats or just vegetables mixed into the rice.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
theinfatuation.com | Eileen Twum
Accra, like most big cities, has no shortage of high-end restaurants designed to make your experience look great for your social media feed, like Le Petit Oiseau. However, this Osu spot isn’t style over substance. It’ll have you screaming, “Another banger!” after each bite. Their modern West African menu elegantly combines Ghanaian stews and sauces with the influence of French cuisines, heritage from French colonisation of our neighbors.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
theinfatuation.com | Eileen Twum
Buka holds the unofficial honor of being the go-to spot in Accra for anyone introducing people to Ghanaian cuisine—think light soup, groundnut soup, kontomire (cocoyam leaf plant stew), fufu, banku, fried kelewele, and jollof rice—to name a few of the classics. These standbys are served up in a relaxed yet stylish two-story space with an almost tree-house-like setting upstairs. It’s perfect for pretty much any occasion but especially good for casual catch-ups with friends or low-key date nights.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
theinfatuation.com | Eileen Twum
With its terracotta lime-washed interior, infinity pool, and beachfront access, Sandbox Beach Club would seamlessly fit in at any high-end resort in the world. Yet this beach bar and restaurant doesn’t coast on sunkissed looks alone.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
theinfatuation.com | Eileen Twum
Sometimes, the heat and high energy of Accra can be overwhelming. If you need a place that gives a sense of escape, Itoya—a one-of-a-kind Japanese-style chop bar—provides some respite. Run by a Ghanaian chef who trained in Japan, Itoya serves up the best Japanese comfort food in Accra. Zero in on the ramen made with a broth slightly reminiscent of light soup, and the katsu curry—the seasoned, breaded pork or chicken cutlet will take the edge off your Accra traffic blues.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
theinfatuation.com | Eileen Twum
Accra has no shortage of restaurants with a fun party vibe, complete with dedicated bands, DJs, and local dance crews that offer a real source of h’enjoyment at mealtime. But one cannot survive on vibes alone. Enter Bella Afrik. They bring a rustic afro-lux interior energy featuring an impressive display of locally produced wicker lamp shades and art, combined with a large Italian menu of knockout hits.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
theinfatuation.com | Eileen Twum
Azmera is a traditional Ghanaian buffet, built with the aunties, uncles, hungry hippos, and Accra first-timers in mind. It feels like you’re at a family function where the aunties have come together to showcase their prize dishes, and you’re the lucky guest who gets to fill your plate with all the goodies. They’re open every day, but if you visit on the weekend, you’ll be welcomed by a band playing classic highlife tunes before you’re shown to your table.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
theinfatuation.com | Eileen Twum
We usually eye roll at restaurants offering "Pan-[enter colonised continent here]" menus, especially since the fusion of flavors often doesn’t hit right. But the stunning Makosa, inside the ocean-side Sandbox Beach Club, manages to pull it off. They’re creating clever flavor twists that are downright creative and artfully presented dishes.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
theinfatuation.com | Eileen Twum
Tilapia is the unofficial national fish of Ghana. Experiencing it at Chez Amis is a bucket-list activity for anyone who lives or visits the city. While the casual setting may not win any prizes for décor and, dare we say it, “vibes,” you’re here for the fish, which is delectably seasoned to the point where the flavour reaches the bones.
