Authentic Ghanaian cooking in Toronto — fufu, banku, jollof, kontomire stew, and kelewele (fried spiced plantain). A community anchor that serves the Ghanaian diaspora and anyone willing to venture for genuinely excellent cooking.
Neighbourhood: North York / Scarborough · Address: 1189 Kennedy Rd, Toronto, ON · Hours: Mon–Thu 12PM–9PM | Fri–Sat 12PM–10PM | Sun 1PM–7PM · Price Range: $ · Phone: (416) 657-0044 · Website: https://ghanakitchen.ca · Editorial status: Not yet verified
If you want true Ghanaian home cooking made with zero shortcuts, this is the place — the goat in the light soup is deeply tender, and the kontomire stew is loaded with flavour. Ghana Kitchen is especially welcoming to those new to West African cuisine.
Unlike many West African takeouts in Toronto, Ghana Kitchen specializes in more than jollof — dishes like fufu with rich, spicy light soup, and authentic kelewele set this spot apart. The clientele is mostly Ghanaian locals, so you know the stews, rice, and fried plantain are the real deal. Staff are happy to explain the menu without fuss or pretension, making it a no-pressure way to explore new flavours.
Ghana Kitchen is a true mainstay for Toronto's Ghanaian community, operating out of a modest, homey spot on Kennedy Road. The kitchen is helmed by a Ghanaian family who have been serving comfort foods like fufu, jollof rice, banku, and kelewele for over a decade. The setting is unpretentious — simple tables, cheery Ghanian décor, and the low hum of regulars catching up over hearty bowls of soup. Flavours are bold, portions are substantial, and nothing is toned down for Western palates.
No reservations — just walk in or call ahead for larger groups.
Definitely the fufu with groundnut soup and goat — it's as classic as Ghanaian cuisine gets.
It's relaxed and affordable for small groups up to 6; tables can be pushed together for bigger parties, but space is limited.
Most mains are $12–$18, with large portions and sides under $8.
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