Ghanaian Food Guide: Street Food, Markets and Restaurants

Must‑Try Dishes

• Waakye: rice and beans, often served with shito and sides.
• Jollof: iconic spiced rice dish (yes, Ghana vs. Nigeria debate!).
• Banku & Tilapia: fermented corn/cassava dough with grilled fish.
• Kelewele: spicy fried plantain.

Where to Eat

Local chop bars and street stalls offer authentic flavors at low prices. Upscale restaurants cluster around Osu, Airport and East Legon.

Food Safety

Choose busy vendors, watch food handling, and stick to bottled or filtered water.