When Anthony Bourdain visited Accra on his show No reservations, he and his crew picked many restaurants. Here are all the addresses and the dishes showcased in a convenient list.
This is No Reservations, season 3, episode 2. It first aired on January 8, 2007.
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DISH – “Ghanaian Snack” and Akpeteshie – Anthony Bourdain Accra
WHAT IS IT?
Anthony Bourdain visited Makola market located at Makola shopping mall at Accra. From there he sampled a snack that is made of flour and sugar, a caramelized toffee like candy, a shot of local liqour called akpeteshie.
“It’s hot and hectic, and I dunno where I’m going, or what people are saying and there’s so much happening everywhere you look. You don’t master Makola market, you submit the sensation and impulse and impenetrably complex flow you just have to go with. Interacting with objects here and intriguing smell there. Give in and go with it or go under.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Makola Shopping Mall
Independence Ave, Accra, Ghana
Accra, Ghana
DISH – “Asanka Local” – Anthony Bourdain Accra
WHAT IS IT?
Anthony Bourdain sampled omo tuo or rice ball, stew with peanut and spicy palm oil, fish, crab, palm nut soup, ground nut soup, cow tongue.
“Man that’s so flavorful, that’s so good. Spicy but not you know…not painful it’s perfect, spicy hearty, powerful flavors. Really tender.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Asanka Local International Chop Bar
Adzoatse St, Accra, Ghana
Accra, Ghana
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DISH – “Ghanaian Seafood” – Anthony Bourdain Accra
WHAT IS IT?
They had kenkey made of lightly fermented cornmeal, lobster, shrimp, red snapper, squid, cassava fish and barracuda with fresh red pepper, pickeled peppers and fried peppers on the side.
“That is extraordinary. It’s…you know, subtle, not too oily, this meaty texture, this guys are aggressive though.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Labadi Beach
Accra, Ghana
NOTES – Anthony Bourdain Accra
Unfortunately, the exact location of the restaurant is unknown.
DISH – “Ghanaian Market Food” – No Reservations Accra
WHAT IS IT?
Anthony Bourdain had pork belly, ear and rib. A spinach stew, rice, beans and pepper.
“First of all, real flavors, strong flavors you know…spicy, really interesting you know…combination to spices. It smells good, tastes good and amazingly fresh.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Osu Night Market
Basel St, Accra, Ghana
Accra, Ghana
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