Mama Ashanti Menu
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Starters
Spicy charcoal grilled Beef Fillet on a skewer.
Spicy charcoal grilled Chicken Fillet on a skewer.
Mama Ashanti's Fayah Soup made with Goat Meat boiled in special spices, available in medium or hot
Hot spiced Deep-Fried Diced Plantaain
Mama Ashanti's Fayah Soup made with Tilapia or Catfish boiled in special spices, available in medium or hot
Goat Meat served in spicy Light Soup.
Tilapia Fish served in spicy Light Soup.
Sea Food Specials
Long Grained Rice cooked in rich, spicy Tomato Sauce mixed with Sea Foods
Shrimp and Fish Fillet served on a bed of Seasonal Vegetables
West African Okra cooked in Ashanti Sauce and Sea Food. (Served with choice of Eba, Garri, Semolina, Fufu or Pounded Yam)
Long Grain Rice stir-fried in Diced Vegetables and a mix of Sea Foods
West African Specials
Assorted Meat cooked together with Spinach
Ground Pumpkin Seeds cooked together with Spinach
Pieces of Fish/ Goat/ Chicken/ Beef boiled in Egusi Soup
Okra Vegetable from West Africa
Okra Vegetable Soup with pieces of Chicken/ Beef
Okra Vegetable Soup with pieces of Goat/ Chicken/ Beef/ Fish
Mama Ashantis Light Soup prepared with both Fish & Goat Meat mixed with special spices
Ground Ogbono Seeds cooked together with Beef, Dried Fish and Vegetables
Mama Ashantis hearty flavorful Fish Soup made with a variety of special spices and ingredients
Chicken/ Goat served in a Groundnut Soup with a choice of Eba, Semolina, Pounded Yam, Fufu, Banku or Attieke
Extras
West African Swallows
Cassava Flour moulded with palm oli
Corn Flour moulded in a hint of butter.
Fresh Boiled Cassava and Raw Plantain ponded together to a fine mould
Yam Flour cooked in Water and moulded into single portions
Ghanian Maize Flour (Cornmeal) cooked in Water moulded into single portions
Main Dishes
Steamed Long Grained Rice
Black-eyed Peas/Beans cooked in Palm oil and Ashanti Sauce
Quater Chicken marinated in Ashanti Sauce then Charcoal-grilled
Long-Grained Rice cooked together with Beans
Long-Grained Rice fried with Spring Onions, Peas & Carrots
Long Grained Rice cooked in a spiced Tomato Sauce
Chicken Strips fried with Vegetable Rice
Tender Beef Fillet Strips fried with Vegetable Rice
Marinated charcoal-grilled chicken pieces on a skewer, served with Fresh Kachumbari
Marinated charcoal grilled Beef pieces on a skewer, served with Fresh Kachumbari
Goat Meat fried in Onions and Tomatoes: 1/2 portion.
A combination of Diced Chicken and Tender Beef Fillet, Strips fried with Vegetable Rice.
Fresh Tilapia Fish on bone marinated in Ashanti Sauce, charcoal-grilled and served with Fresh Kachumbari
Fresh Tilapia Fish marinated in Ashanti Sauce, deep fried and served with Fresh Kachumbari
Fresh Boneless Tilapia Fish marinated in Ashanti Sauce, charcoal-grilled and served with Fresh Kachumbari
Fresh Tilapia Fish cut into pieces in a special homemade Tomato Sauce
Long Grain Rice cooked in a spiced Tomato Sauce served with Chicken or Beef Strips.
Fried Goat, Beef, Chicken & Kachumbari with a choice of Chips or Fried Plantain. Kindly allow 45 minutes
Accompaniments
Maize flour (Cornmeal) cooked in Water and moulded into single portions
Diced Deep-Fried Plantain
Steamed grated fermented Cassava
Tender Beef Fillet fried and then added in special homemade thickened Tomato Sauce
Quarter Chicken cooked in a special homemade Tomato Sauce
Tender Cow Leg Meat stewed in a special homemade Tomato Sauce and aromatic West African spices
Chicken Fillet in Spinach Sauce
Tender boiled Goat Meat, fried and then cooked moderately in a special homemade Tomato Sauce
Beef Fillet cut into pieces then stir-fried with Vegetables
Vegetables & Salads
Boiled Spinach sauted in butter and spices
Shredded Cabbage and Tomatoes in a Honey Vinegar dressing
Kiddie Menu
Served with a choice of Chips or Fried Plantain
Chicken cut into tiny pieces then fried with Vegetable Rice.
Desserts
A serving of Seasonal Fruits
Beverages
Fresh Juices
Energy Drinks
Soft Drinks
Beers
Alcoholic Cocktails
Vodka, Lemon Wedge, Honey and Crushed Ice
Gilbeys Gin and Martini Rosso
Gilbeys Gin, Lime juice, Fresh mint and Soda-water
Absolute Citro, Triple Sec, Cranberry Juice and Fresh Lime Juice
Bacardi Rum, Mint, Lime Juice and Soda-water
Bacardi Malibu and Pinapple Juice
Tequila, Orange Juice and Grenadine
Tequila, Triple Sec and Lime
Blue Curacao, Vodka and Lemon Juice
White Rum, Dark Rum, Golden Rum, Lime and Pineapple Juice
Vodka, Orange Juice, Crashed Ice and a Slice of Orange
White Rum, Ice, Coke and Lemon Wedges
Southern Comfort, Lime Cordial, Crushed Ice, Sprite
Tequila, Gin, Vodka, White Rum, Triplesec topped with Cola
Creamy Cocktails
Amarula, chocolate syrup and chocolate
Amarula, Vodka, Kalua and Vanilla icecream
Mocktails
Fresh Pineapple, Coconut Cream and Sugar
Fresh Pineapple, Grape Fruit, Orange & Lime Juice and Grenadine syrup
Pineapple Juice, Lemon Juice, Orange Juice and Grenadine
Fresh Passion, Mint leaves, Lime and Crushed Ice
Lemon Juice, Mint, Coastersugar and Crushed Ice
Mint, Lime Juice, Slices of Cucumber and Sparkling Water
Assorted Fruit cuts, Tropical Juice topped with Lemonade and Grenadine syrup
Shakes & Smoothies
Whiskey
Premium Whiskey
Single Malt
Brandy & Cognac
Rum
Liquers
Vodka
Gins
Vermounth
Tequila
Rose
Red Dry Wine
Red Sweet Wine
White Dry Wine
White Sweet Wine
Champagne/Sparkling Wine
Non Alcoholic
House Wine By Glass
The menu at Mama Ashanti in Muthangari Gardens, Nairobi presents a rich and well-rounded journey through West African cuisine with a strong balance of grilled, stewed, and comfort-driven dishes. From the starters, the smoky and spiced Beef Suya, Chicken Suya, and Goat Pepper Soup immediately set the tone, alongside familiar bites like Chicken Wings and the sweet-savory Kelewele. The seafood section stands out with creative offerings such as Sea Food Jollof Delight, Sea Food Salad, Sea Food Okra, and Sea Food Fried Rice, all reflecting a fusion of coastal freshness and West African spice traditions. Core traditional flavors shine in the West African specials, including Eforiro, Egusi Soup, and Okra Soup, each available with protein options like fish, goat, chicken, or beef.
The experience becomes even more authentic with classic swallows such as Eba or Gari, Semolina, Amala, Fufu, and Pounded Yam, which pair naturally with the hearty soups. Main dishes like Plain White Rice, Stewed Beans, Quater Grilled Chicken, Waakye, and Vegetable Rice offer satisfying everyday staples, while accompaniments such as Ugali, Chips, Fried Plantain, Attieke, and Beef Stew provide familiar, filling sides. The menu also caters well to families with a kiddie selection featuring Sausage, Chips and Sausage, Chips and Fish Fingers, and Diced Chicken Fried Rice.
For lighter finishes, desserts like Fruit Salad and Ice Cream keep things simple, while beverages range widely from Zobo and fresh tropical juices to classic sodas, beers, and palm wine. The drinks list expands further into cocktails such as Dawa, Sweet Martini, and Mojito, creamy mixes like Amarula Chocolate Martini and White Russian, plus non-alcoholic mocktails and shakes including Virgin Pina and fruit smoothies. With its extensive selection of spirits, wines, whiskies, gins, and champagnes, the menu ultimately delivers a full-spectrum dining experience that blends traditional West African comfort with modern bar and restaurant variety.