FOOD & SOUPS
Looking for authentic West African food made fresh? Akwaba Restaurant makes it easy. Our African restaurant near me serves hot fufu made with real spices. See our Food & Soup menu, cooked fresh daily. Enjoy warm, bold meals that feel like home, six days a week.
SPECIALTY SOUPS/STEW
Enjoy our rich, flavorful specialty soups and stews. Each dish is packed with traditional taste and filling ingredients. Order now at the best African restaurant near me.
Egusi
Traditional Nigerian soup made with ground melon seeds, leafy greens, and rich spices. Served with fufu or rice. Popular with returning customers. Not recommended for first-time guests new to Nigerian or West African food.
Tilapia Fish
$23.91
Chicken
$23.91
Beef
$23.91
With Lamb
$24.95
With Goat
$27.03
With Red Snapper
$27.03
Choice of Side Dish:
Plantain fufu
Yam fufu
Cassava fufu
Sweet Potato Leave
West African soup dish made with tender sweet potato leaves, onions, and spices. Mild taste and slowly cooked with red palm oil. Served with fufu or rice. It can also be served with other main meals as a side dish.
Tilapia Fish
$23.91
Chicken
$23.91
Beef
$23.91
With Lamb
$24.95
With Goat
$27.03
With Red Snapper
$27.03
Choice of Side Dish:
Plantain fufu
Yam fufu
Cassava fufu
Tomato Red Stew
Authentic West African stew made with fresh tomatoes, onions, and specialty spices. Tomato-based sauce with a rich taste, cooked slowly and served hot with rice, fufu, chicken, beef, or fish.
Tilapia Fish
$23.91
Chicken
$23.91
Beef
$23.91
With Lamb
$24.95
With Goat
$27.03
With Red Snapper
$27.03
Choice of Side Dish:
Plantain fufu
Yam fufu
Cassava fufu
Spinach Leave
Home-style Spinach leaves soup cooked with diced onions that melts in, African red palm oil, and spices. Made with fresh spinach. Light taste, easy to eat. Served hot with fufu or rice. A simple home meal to enjoy.
Tilapia Fish
$23.91
Chicken
$23.91
Beef
$23.91
With Lamb
$24.95
With Goat
$27.03
With Red Snapper
$27.03
Choice of Side Dish:
Plantain fufu
Yam fufu
Cassava fufu
Cassava Leave
A hearty West African soup made from fresh blended cassava leaves. Slow-cooked with onions, peppers, African palm oil, and flavorful spices. Rich, comforting taste served hot with fufu or rice.
Tilapia Fish
$23.91
Chicken
$23.91
Beef
$23.91
With Lamb
$24.95
With Goat
$27.03
With Red Snapper
$27.03
Choice of Side Dish:
Plantain fufu
Yam fufu
Cassava fufu
AUTHENTIC AFRICAN SOUPS
Authentic African soups, made fresh and rich in flavor. Served with tilapia, chicken, beef, lamb, goat, or red snapper.
Pklala (krain krain)
Krain krain or Palava sauce is a popular West African soup or stew made with leafy greens. Cooked with African red palm oil and rich spices. It has a slightly soft slippery feel. Served hot with fufu or rice.
Tilapia Fish
$20.79
Chicken
$20.79
Beef
$20.79
With Lamb
$23.91
With Goat
$27.03
With Red Snapper
$27.03
Choice of Side Dish:
Plantain fufu
Yam fufu
Cassava fufu
Palm Butter (with dried okra)
Palm Butter is a thick, rich, reddish West African soup made with African palm nut cream and dried okra. Full of flavor with a hearty, unique texture. Served hot with fufu or rice.
Tilapia Fish
$20.79
Chicken
$20.79
Beef
$20.79
With Lamb
$23.91
With Goat
$27.03
With Red Snapper
$27.03
Choice of Side Dish:
Plantain fufu
Yam fufu
Cassava fufu
Gombo (okra)
Gombo–Okra is a traditional West African soup. Dish is made with diced tender okra cooked in a blend of spices. Slightly slippery with a bold satisfying taste. Repeat customers' favorites. Served hot with fufu or rice.
Tilapia Fish
$20.79
Chicken
$20.79
Beef
$20.79
With Lamb
$23.91
With Goat
$27.03
With Red Snapper
$27.03
Choice of Side Dish:
Plantain fufu
Yam fufu
Cassava fufu
Pepper Soup
Pepper Soup is a light, spicy West African soup full of bold, delicious layers. Traditionally enjoyed for wellness. Perfect with chicken, fish or fufu. Served hot with optional sides for a satisfying meal.
Tilapia Fish
$20.79
Chicken
$20.79
Beef
$20.79
With Lamb
$23.91
With Goat
$27.03
With Red Snapper
$27.03
Choice of Side Dish:
Plantain fufu
Yam fufu
Cassava fufu
Plain Palm Butter
Plain Palm Butter is a vegetarian West African soup made from creamy palm nut butter. No meat or fish, just natural goodness rich in nutrients. Served with fufu or rice for a wholesome meal.
$20.79
Choice of Side Dish:
Plantain fufu
Yam fufu
Cassava fufu
Peanut Butter
Peanut Butter is a traditional West African soup dish made from peanut butter cream. It can be mild or spicy, depending on taste. Warm and satisfying, served hot with fufu or rice.
Tilapia Fish
$20.79
Chicken
$20.79
Beef
$20.79
With Lamb
$23.91
With Goat
$27.03
With Red Snapper
$27.03
Choice of Side Dish:
Plantain fufu
Yam fufu
Cassava fufu
TCHEP
Tchep an Akwaba authentic African fried rice with fresh mixed vegetables recipe.
Tchep Vegetable
Tchep Vegetable is a classic Senegalese one-pot dish. Made with broken rice cooked in tomato and herb sauce. Served with a mix of vegetables like cabbage, carrots, and eggplant.
$16.63
Hot Level:
Mild
Hot (mixed in)
Extra hot (pepper cup)
Tchep Chicken
Tchep Chicken, Akwaba authentic fried rice with seasoned chicken and mixed vegetables, served fresh for six days weekly .
$18.71
Hot Level:
Mild
Hot (mixed in)
Extra hot (pepper cup)
Tchep Half Fish
Tchep Half Fish, Akwaba authentic fried rice paired with tender half fish and fresh vegetables in Aurora Colorado.
$18.71
Hot Level:
Mild
Hot (mixed in)
Extra hot (pepper cup)
Tchep Whole fish
Tchep Whole Fish, Akwaba’s signature fried rice with perfectly cooked whole fish in Aurora Colorado.
$22.87
Hot Level:
Mild
Hot (mixed in)
Extra hot (pepper cup)
Tchep Lamb
Tchep Lamb, Akwaba authentic fried rice with tender spiced lamb, served at our Aurora restaurant.
$23.91
Hot Level:
Mild
Hot (mixed in)
Extra hot (pepper cup)
Tchep Goat
Tchep Goat—spiced tender goat atop Akwaba home styled fried rice with mixed vegetables, crave it now in Aurora Colorado!
$27.03
Hot Level:
Mild
Hot (mixed in)
Extra hot (pepper cup)
GRILLED MEAT
All grilled meats served with a choice of one side of Attieke, jollof rice, fried plantains or French fries. Dibi - grilled meat cut into small pieces. No lines. No delays. Order online now from the best African restaurant near me.
Lamb Dibi
Flavorful grilled meat cut into small pieces with rich seasoning at Akwaba Restaurant Aurora, West African food. All grilled meat is served with a choice of one side of Attieke, Jollof Rice, Fried Plantains or French fries.
One side of Attieke
$22.87
One side of Jollof Rice
$22.87
One side of Fried Plantains
$22.87
One side of French Fries
$22.87
Hot Level:
Mild
Hot (mixed in)
Extra hot (pepper cup)
Beef Dibi
Enjoy Beef Dibi grilled meat cut into small pieces with traditional spices at Akwaba Restaurant Aurora, Colorado.
One side of Attieke
$22.87
One side of Jollof Rice
$22.87
One side of Fried Plantains
$22.87
One side of French Fries
$22.87
Hot Level:
Mild
Hot (mixed in)
Extra hot (pepper cup)
Chicken Breast Dibi
Juicy Chicken Breast Dibi grilled to perfection at Akwaba Restaurant Aurora.
One side of Attieke
$22.87
One side of Jollof Rice
$22.87
One side of Fried Plantains
$22.87
One side of French Fries
$22.87
Hot Level:
Mild
Hot (mixed in)
Extra hot (pepper cup)
Grilled Chicken Legs & Thigh
Juicy Grilled Chicken Legs & Thigh bursting with spices—only at Akwaba African restaurant Aurora!
One side of Attieke
$16.63
One side of Jollof Rice
$16.63
One side of Fried Plantains
$16.63
One side of French Fries
$16.63
Hot Level:
Mild
Hot (mixed in)
Extra hot (pepper cup)
Fried Goat
Fried Goat, crispy on the outside, juicy inside, packed with taste you can’t resist on at Akwaba Restaurant Aurora Colorado.
One side of Attieke
$27.03
One side of Jollof Rice
$27.03
One side of Fried Plantains
$27.03
One side of French Fries
$27.03
Hot Level:
Mild
Hot (mixed in)
Extra hot (pepper cup)
2 Beef Kebabs
Enjoy 2 Beef Kebabs at Akwaba Restaurant in Aurora, authentic West African food near Denver Colorado.
One side of Attieke
$16.63
One side of Jollof Rice
$16.63
One side of Fried Plantains
$16.63
One side of French Fries
$16.63
Hot Level:
Mild
Hot (mixed in)
Extra hot (pepper cup)
2 Chicken Kebabs
Taste 2 Chicken Kebabs at Akwaba Restaurant in Aurora, packed with West African spices.
One side of Attieke
$16.63
One side of Jollof Rice
$16.63
One side of Fried Plantains
$16.63
One side of French Fries
$16.63
Hot Level:
Mild
Hot (mixed in)
Extra hot (pepper cup)
FISH DISH (FRIED OR GRILLED)
Served with a choice of one side of attieke, fried plantains, French fries, jollof rice, rice and beans or banku
Tilapia regular
Tilapia Regular—fried or grilled fish at Akwaba, served with attieke, plantains, jollof rice, or more in Aurora Colorado.
$19.75
Side Dish for Fish Dishes:
One side of Attieke
One side of Fried Plantains
One side of French fries
Tilapia extra large
Tilapia Extra Large —whole fried or grilled fish at Akwaba Aurora, paired with attieke, plantains, jollof rice, banku or more.
$25.99
Side Dish for Fish Dishes:
One side of Attieke
One side of Fried Plantains
One side of French fries
Catfish Fillet
Catfish Fillet—crispy fried or smoky grilled at Akwaba, paired with attieke, plantains, jollof rice or more.
$19.75
Side Dish for Fish Dishes:
One side of Attieke
One side of Fried Plantains
One side of French fries
Red Snapper
Red Snapper—juicy fried or smoky grilled at Akwaba, served with attieke, plantains, jollof rice or more in Aurora Colorado.
$36.39
Side Dish for Fish Dishes:
One side of Attieke
One side of Fried Plantains
One side of French fries
Whole Mackerel
Whole Mackerel—golden fried or grilled to perfection at Akwaba, served with attieke, plantains, jollof rice, banku and more in Aurora Colorado.
$22.87
Side Dish for Fish Dishes:
One side of Attieke
One side of Fried Plantains
One side of French fries
Garba (tuna fish meal)
Sizzling Garba tuna fish meal. Juicy, golden-fried or grilled, bursting with flavor, paired with your favorite side—attieke, fried plantains, French fries, jollof rice, rice and beans, or banku. Order now!
$16.63
Side Dish for Fish Dishes:
One side of Attieke
One side of Fried Plantains
One side of French fries
Fried Sol Fish
Tasty Fried Sole Fish. Golden, crispy fried or juicy grilled, served with attieke, plantains, fries, jollof, rice, banku and more in Aurora Colorado.
$24.95
Side Dish for Fish Dishes:
One side of Attieke
One side of Fried Plantains
One side of French fries
Fried Half Tilapia
Fried Half Tilapia—crispy outside, tender inside, served hot at Akwaba with your choice of one side of attieke, fried plantains, French fries, jollof rice, rice and beans or banku.
$16.63
Side Dish for Fish Dishes:
One side of Attieke
One side of Fried Plantains
One side of French fries
SIDE DISH
Side dish
French Fries
French Fries—golden French fries, crisp outside, soft inside, the perfect side to every meal.
$4.15
Attieke
Attieke an Akwaba side dish. Fluffy Attieke cassava couscous, light and tasty, the perfect match with any dish.
$5.20
White Rice
White rice an Akwaba side dish. Steamed white rice, soft and warm, a classic base that pairs with everything.
$4.16
Jollof rice
Jollof rice an Akwaba side dish. Smoky jollof rice, rich in spice, bursting with taste that steals the show.
$5.20
Rice & beans
Rice & Beans an Akwaba side dish. Tender beans and fluffy rice cooked together, creating a filling, savory side delight.
$5.20
Fried plantains
Fried Plantains an Akwaba side dish. Golden, sweet plantains fried to perfection, adding a rich, irresistible touch to meals.
$5.20
Fufu
Fufu at Akwaba Restaurant Aurora—classic West African main or side dish, served with plantain, yam, cassava, or banku.
$5.20
Fufu Type
Plantain fufu
Yam fufu
Cassava fufu
Kebabs
At Akwaba Restaurant Aurora, kebab is a tasty side dish that pairs perfectly with any West African meal.
$5.20
Fried rice
Fried rice at Akwaba Restaurant Aurora—tasty side dish enjoyed with West African meats or stews.
$5.20
Nigerian jollof
Nigerian Jollof rice an Akwaba side dish. Smoky Nigerian jollof rice cooked in rich tomato blend, bursting with bold taste.
$5.20
APPETIZERS SNACKS
Nem (egg rolls)
Nem egg rolls an Akwaba appetizers snack. Crispy, golden pockets filled with goodness, perfect bite with every meal at Akwaba in Aurora Colorado.
$3.12
Choose Your Texture:
Soft
Crispy
Crunchy
Bofrot (3 puff puff)
Bofrot—three golden puff puffs, soft inside, slightly sweet, the ultimate Akwaba appetizer snack in Aurora Colorado.
$2.08
Puff Puff Texture:
Soft
Crispy
Crunchy
Pastel (meat pie)
Pastel—golden meat pie stuffed with tasty filling, a flaky Akwaba snack that satisfies instantly.
$3.12
Pastel Texture:
Soft
Crunchy
Crispy
EXTRA MEATS
Extra snapper
Extra Snapper—an Akwaba choice of extra meats added to your soup or stew.
$12.48
Extra beef
Extra Beef—an Akwaba extra meat option to enrich any soup or stew.
$6.24
Extra garba fish
Extra Garba Fish—an Akwaba extra meat choice to deepen soups or stews.
$7.28
Extra half tilapia
Extra Half Tilapia at Akwaba Restaurant Aurora—perfect addition to West African soups or stews.
$7.28
Extra lamb
Add Extra Lamb to your soup or stew at Akwaba Restaurant Aurora for richer taste.
$7.28
Extra goat
Extra goat an Akwaba extra meats in the soup or stew.
$8.32
Extra chicken
Extra Chicken from Akwaba Restaurant Aurora—tender meat addition that makes any West African soup or stew heartier.
$6.24
Extra cow feet
Extra cow feet, flavorful meat added to soups or stews at Akwaba Aurora.
$7.28
Extra tripe
Extra Tripe—added to soups or stews at Akwaba Aurora for bold, authentic West African taste.
$7.28
YASSA MEALS
Fried onions stew served with the choice of white rice, jollof rice or fried plantains.
Half Fish Yassa
Half Fish Yassa — Akwaba tender half fish gently drenched in fried onion stew, served with your choice of white rice, jollof rice or fried plantains in Aurora Colorado.
$17.67
Yassa Meals Choice:
White rice
Jollof rice
Fried plantains
Whole Fish Yassa
Whole Fish Yassa — Akwaba whole fish simmered in a savory onion stew, served with your choice of white rice, jollof rice, or fried plantains in Aurora Colorado.
$22.87
Yassa Meals Choice:
White rice
Jollof rice
Fried plantains
Chicken Yassa
Chicken Yassa — Akwaba juicy chicken braised with caramelized fried onions stew and bold spices, paired with white rice, jollof rice, or fried plantains in Aurora Colorado.
$17.67
Yassa Meals Choice:
White rice
Jollof rice
Fried plantains
Chicken Yassa large
Chicken Yassa large — Enjoy an extra piece of Akwaba’s juicy chicken, braised in caramelized fried onion stew with bold spices. Served with your choice of white rice, jollof rice, or fried plantains in Aurora, Colorado.
$22.87
Yassa Meals Choice:
White rice
Jollof rice
Fried plantains
NO MEAT SOUPS
Akwaba no meat soups, a flavorful vegetarian West African soups served with fufu or rice.
Authentic Soup
Authentic Soups — enjoy Akwaba’s no-meat soups, served steaming hot with fufu or rice.
$18.71
Hot Level:
Mild
Hot (mixed in)
Extra hot (pepper cup)
Specialty Soup/Stew
Specialty Soup/Stew — Dive into Akwaba’s no-meat soup or stew, rich and hearty, served with fufu or rice.
$20.79
Hot Level:
Mild
Hot (mixed in)
Extra hot (pepper cup)
Fufu Near Me - West African Dishes in Aurora CO
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