(617) 266-0003
1746 Washington St
(Massachusetts Avenue)
Boston,
MA
02118
42.336715
-71.076742
Neighborhoods: South End, Harrison Lenox
Hours:
Daily 11am-3pm, 5pm-11pm
Parking:
Metered street
from Christine Liu
Last updated 10.18.09
What People Are Saying About Teranga
The Editor
Linda Clark
Citysearch
South End Senegalese restaurant Teranga may have glints of familiarity in its bright Afro pop and jazz and the Vietnamese spring roll-esque nems, a ubiquitous Senegalese snack. But to the uninitiated, the restaurant will take you to unexplored realms; start with the décor, which includes painted gourds, stripy lacquered zebrawood and brick accents. Try acara, a spiced black eye pea fritter, or fataya, a salmon cake; both are accompanied by a hot pepper remoulade. Or dig in to the satisfying Senegalese national dish thiebou djeun, a stew of white fish stuffed with herbs, paired with sweet…
The Details on Teranga
What to Drink:
While the small beer and wine list has some intriguing choices--South African Tukulu Estate pinotage, Haitian Prestige lager--the freshly made non-alcoholic juices are gorgeous: including a spicy ginger, cherry-like hibiscus-based bissap and creamy bouye flavored with baobab fruit.
Know Before You Go:
Owner Marie-Claude Mendy gets many of Teranga's spices from her mother, who is a chef in Senegal.
Fun Fact:
"Teranga" means hospitality.
Category:
Restaurant Special Features:
Notable Beer List, Local Favorite, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats
General Info:
Open 7 Days
