ASANKA Bei Joe

Fufu, Jollof & Caramelized Plantains

The restaurant ASANKA Bei Joe on Erich-Steinfurth-Straße in Friedrichshain consistently focuses on the flavors of Ghana. The menu features crispy fish, caramelized plantains, spicy Fufu, Red Red (bean stew), Kontomire (cocoyam leaf stew), Jollof Rice with Tilapia, and Waakye with chicken. The Fufu comes with a spicy tomato soup and pieces of meat so tender you can hardly stop eating. The Waakye also impresses with a rich sauce on top. There is also a good selection of drinks, including African beverages. Particularly noteworthy: The Mixed Platter with rice, beans, salad, vegetables, and a delicious sauce is excellent for tasting your way through West African cuisine. The portions are remarkably large, and the price is pleasantly fair.

A Place with History, in the Middle of an International Neighborhood

ASANKA Bei Joe has established a firm place for itself at the street food market around Ostbahnhof. Hermann-Stöhr-Platz north of Ostbahnhof is considered arguably the most international corner of Berlin’s gastronomy, where cuisines from Bolivia, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Southeast Asia, Ghana, and Colombia coexist. So, if you want to discover something more after visiting ASANKA Bei Joe, you’ll find other stalls and concepts right around the corner. If you fancy street food with seating, also check out Two Hungry Bears across the street on Erich-Steinfurth-Straße. ASANKA Bei Joe is one of the highest-rated African restaurants in Berlin. The music in the restaurant is part of the concept: the atmosphere thrives on Afrobeats and fits the spirit of Ghanaian cuisine celebrated here.