Asempe Kitchen

Veg Options West African Combo, Vegan Menu

Good vegan options chevron_right

★ 5 · $ · Hours

LunchDinnerTakeoutSolo DiningGroups

Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating

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lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the combo platter to sample all signature dishes" "Try the combo platter to sample all signature dishes"
"Ask for house-made hot sauce to add spicy heat"
"Enjoy the outdoor garden seating under string lights"
"Avoid visiting on Sundays if you want strictly vegan meals due to meat being served"
"Consider attending a cooking class for a full experience"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  curry, platter, peanut stew curry — popular (×9)
platter — popular (×6)
peanut stew — popular (×6)
plantains — popular (×5)
combo plate — popular (×4)
 

thumb_up Praised for:  friendly staff, fast service, beautiful interior friendly staff ×16
fast service ×2
beautiful interior ×2
affordable ×2
nice atmosphere
 

Asempe Kitchen is a cozy, unpretentious venue specializing in West African Ghanaian vegan food with a focus on dishes like egusi, red-red, and peanut stew. The restaurant offers quick, hearty meals, often served as combo plates, at very reasonable prices and emphasizes friendly, knowledgeable service with a personal touch from the owner. Seating options include indoor and outdoor with pleasant garden ambiance; note that meat is served only on Sundays with shared kitchen use, which might concern some vegans.

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Hours

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Sunday Closed

Monday Closed

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday Closed

Thursday 5:00 pm-9:00 pm

Friday 5:00 pm-9:00 pm

Saturday 5:00 pm-9:00 pm

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114 W Green St
Ithaca
NY 14850

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Spinach Rating

star 5.0

out of 5

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External ratings

star 4.9 (194 reviews)

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star 4.75 (4 reviews)

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Vegan Friendliness

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Good vegan options

Vegan Options

many

Protein Options

tofu, peanut butter, black-eyed peas, okra, spinach

Menu Clarity

separate menu labeling

Staff Knowledge

Knowledgeable

Warnings info

Cross-Contamination Risk

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Vegan Friendliness

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