Teranga — Restaurant in San Francisco

A Taste of Senegal

I went out for lunch and planned to try a Korean restaurant I had heard about. On my way there, I saw a sign for a Senegalese restaurant called Teranga. Since I had never tried Senegalese food, I decided to try it.

I had no idea what to order when I entered, so I asked the lady behind the counter for a recommendation. She suggested a dish, and even though I didn't pay much attention to the name, I decided to try it. The gentleman behind the counter seemed to approve of my choice, which made me feel confident.

I received a Maafe Bowl, a traditional Senegalese peanut stew with butternut, sweet potatoes, and carrots served over Jasmine rice. It was medium spicy and delicious.

As I was leaving, the lady offered me a small shot of tamarind cider and some boiled peanuts to try, which I enjoyed.

Teranga is a small take-out place, but on a nice day, you can sit outside at one of the tables around Embarcadero Plaza and enjoy your meal with a great view. The staff is friendly, and the place is very clean. If you're in the area, I highly recommend giving the menu a good look -...

I had the guinaar yassa. The flavor was excellent, although I prefer thighs because they are more tender. It was still delicious though. The grilled vegetables and onion sauté were very good. And the shot of tamarind cider was interesting and tasty. My only suggestion is to ditch the cheap wooden forks. It broke immediately and there’s no way it would cut through the chicken anyway. The cook kindly gave me a metal fork and knife. I also noticed that I felt very energetic after eating the food, and felt satisfied throughout the evening. If you care about price, it was very reasonable at $15 plus tax and tip. I look forward to trying another dish on...

I got the Senegalese feijoada (black bean stew with sweet potato cubes) on a bed of spinach (one can also opt for rice) and it was tasty and perfect for the cold morning - warm, slightly spicy, and clean tasting. The beans were well cooked and soft, which i like. I dined in and was also given a small steaming cup of tamarind and cinnamon infusion. There are three two-person tables for dining in, but there are plenty of public benches further out (as seen in the photo). The eatery is situated at the building exterior near a winding staircase, facing some sort of strange sculpture and the ferry building...