• Assase Pa - The Earth is Good

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Juice bar
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Ghanaian

Names means The Earth is Good. A restaurant to try traditional Ghanaian foods vegetarian way. Sells tvp (texturized vegetable protein) and powdered soy milk in the store next door. Open Tue-Fri 8:00am-7:00pm.


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18 Reviews

First Review by Juan Bello

Beonie

Points +17

Vegetarian
20 Jul 2023

Very tasty and good food

Very tasty and good food and a really nice atmosphere. Just be careful with spicy food, it’s really spicy.

pocahontas

Points +308

Vegan
09 Apr 2023

Grateful for this business

A low-key restaurant offering tasty and affordable vegan/-ized Ghanaian food and drinks. One of my two favorite restaurants in Accra.

Pros: Yummy, Affordable, The wide range of customers

Cons: Only part of the menu available

bramhubbell

Points +843

Vegan
20 Oct 2022

Tricky to find but worth it

The place is sort of hidden behind a parking lot but the menu is great. I tried the soy kebabs and had some delicious red red with plantains

incasa

Points +40

Vegan
15 Aug 2020

Great

Excellent vegan choices. You have to try it all. Well balanced dishes. The staff is very friendly. And Accra is a hot spot anyway.

Pros: vegan, location

Cons: none

kennyp353

Points +1618

Vegetarian
21 Jun 2019

Nice, though they don't seem to have a menu

so I chose turmeric rice. This transpires to be vegetable rice with turmeric, served with a spicy vegetable sauce mix including soy chunks. It was very nice, though I would have preferred to choose what I ate. Dining area is more than a bit rustic. I returned and had some of the snacks, the seitan kebabs were ludicrously cheap and absolutely delicious.

There's a small health food store selling various things including imported branded soya, coconut and oat milks at close to the regular international prices.

It's very close to Rising Phoenix, indeed you must pass it to get to Rising Phoenix. Located in the car park to the right of the mausoleum.

Updated from previous review on 2019-06-19

Pros: Tasty food, Cheap

Cons: No menu, Basic surroundings

Fricka

Points +1304

Vegan
28 Sep 2018

A highlight in Accra

In the midday heat, Assase Pa is the perfect place to sit in the shade, enjoy a breeze and take your time. The staff is very patient explaining the options (whereas they also don't have a menu) and the food is tasty with vegan meat replacements - watch out through, it's very spicy. We payed GHC12 for big portions and GHC1 for a drink.

richardindia

Points +46

Vegetarian
24 Jul 2018

Very local, very good

A real gift in a veg desert! Not your typical vegan place, this is strictly local fare. Portions are large and cheap. I had fufu and soup. Never had fufu before. It was good, and its mild taste went well with the spicy veggie soup. Fufu is vaguely like Hawaiian poi - a large sticky mass, which is much better than that sounds. Serving was huge, size of 2 large potatoes, and soup bowl similar, so I packed some out. Also has many other main dishes, bread for takeout, other takeout items.

Cons: modest surroundings, clean, but not to every taste

vegan_ryan

Points +3865

Vegan
09 Jun 2018

Fantastic!

I don't remember the name of what the waiter recommended to me, but it was super delicious. Food is cheap, filling, and really well flavored. I loved it.

Pros: All vegan, Big portions, Cheap

Joshilib

Points +346

Vegan
20 May 2018

Not bad

There was only one item on the menu that day, but it had tofu in it - not that common in Ghana.

coverseas

Points +233

Vegan
15 Sep 2017

Good and cheap!

Just to pile on with the others: it's cheap (I think previous prices mentioned are still accurate, Sept 2017), with efficient service and good food. I do think the menu is pretty limited.

It's unfortunate that I am not a big fufu fan (which surprises me), because it's a hugely filling, simple, and vegan-at-heart meal (one reason it's popular at W. Africa veg places). I got it anyway, and man, you could probably not eat again all day after that.

I was a bit confused by the 'parking' comment, but I think that is because they sometimes also use the part near the main road as a *park* -- folks were playing football when I was there, no cars. The map is accurate as of this writing.

Pros: Cheap, Filling, Quality food

Cons: Limited variety

westcornersville

Points +654

Vegan
30 Jan 2014

Good place for Ghanaian vegan food

This is a good place to try out vegan versions of Ghanaian food (plus a few other dishes). Most people there were eating the fufu with either groundnut or palm nut soup (the #1 staple food in Ghana, but without any meat sneaked in). They also have things like tofu kebabs (kebabs are also common in Ghana, but usually not vegetarian). Surprisingly fast service, and pretty big portions (fufu is quite filling too--a very heavy elastic and sticky starch made from cassava, yams and/or plantains) and prices are cheap (see menu photo for prices). The only criticism was the okra that was in the palm nut soup was too tough (but maybe they just used it to thicken the soup, not specifically to eat).

Pros: good food and cheap, fast service, convenient location

Cons: okra too tough

Sabrina H

Points +96

Vegan
13 Aug 2013

Worth a visit!

I went here with several other vegetarians/vegans and while they were out of a couple of items on the menu, we ordered a good variety of dishes and they were affordable and huge! They have appetizers, salads, main dishes, and bottled juices (no sugar or other ingredients added). Appetizers were 1GHS, main dishes 5GHS, and juice 2GHS. We all liked our dishes, and I would return for sure!

Pros: cheap, tasty, fairly fast by Ghanaian standards

Cons: not everything on the menu was available

misspurpleann

Points +258

Vegan
01 Aug 2013

Cheap, good food

The place is located on a public parking which is quite odd, i found it by accident. I had a green local vegetable stew with tofu, fried plantains and palm oil, it was very good. The waitress also brought over water to wash my hands. I bought some very good black soap, it s vegan and makes my skin very soft.

Pros: Garden, Food quality, Price

Cons: Friendliness of staff, Location

places-in-pieces

Points +632

Vegan
20 Nov 2012

a great option in accra

ok, assase pa is not in the ama compound. it's diagonally across the street, off of high st, near kwame nkrumah park.

i tried a yam ball, which was quite good, palmnut soup, which was excellent, and fufu, which wasn't that flavorful, but was very filling. plus, i got a red ginger drink that was the spiciest beverage i've ever consumed, it was good though. the staff was friendly and the restaurant was busy.

i also picked up a few things from the shop. the prices, compared to the states, where very reasonable.

this place is a must stop when in accra.

Pros: all vegan, good food, vegan store

Cons: slightly hidden

NaomiBlack

Points +56

Vegan
27 Jun 2012

Vegan Paradise

The Assase Pa located in Accra is a wonderful improvement from the Cape Coast Asasse Pa. Although both locations are affiliated, they have different management/ownership. This location has been owned and managed by the same person from its opening and, as such, is much more consistent in terms of customer service and quality. The main seating is outdoors in tropically decorated surroundings. Indoor seating is also provided and features a very large library of health conscious books. This location provides a mini vegan store which sells health products that are hard to find in Ghana (although the last few times I went they were selling a few not-so-healthy commercial brand products). Their vegan snack bar is by far the best I've experienced of the vegetarian restaurants in Ghana-- Tofu kebabs, wheat kebabs, bean curd kebabs, cinnamon rolls, coconut bread, yam balls etc. The main menu items are also very good, however, are not always prepared the same way which is disappointing when you have been enjoying a particular dish and then it suddenly changes to mediocre with different ingredients. Prices are affordable, especially considering that you get a lot of food for what you are paying. Located next to the beach (walking distance), next door to the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, and the Centre for National Arts and Culture.
Updated from previous review on Wednesday June 27, 2012

Pros: vegan store, health conscious library library, great location and ambience

Cons: inconsistent prep of menu items

H

Points +600

Vegetarian
13 Apr 2012

Great

I've come to eat at Assase Pa a number of times. Their continental dishes like their stir-fry veggies and other things "not African" are OK, but what I go for every time is the fufu! It's one of the only places you can get real, traditional Ghanaian food (fufu with groundnut or palm nut soup) and you don't have to worry about meat being in it. And it's pretty tasty! And you should eat the fufu with your hands, it'll taste better! ;-)

And I give Assase Pa 5 stars because the owner of the place is also the founder of the Vegetarian Association of Ghana who tries very hard on all levels to promote a vegetarian/vegan diet in his country. So big props.

Pros: Fufu, Tasty, Bigtime promoters of vegetarianism

Cons: many items run out after the lunch rush

Rosalita

Points +72

Vegan
24 Oct 2009

Yahmazing.

This is a true pearl. From the wonderfully prepered dishes to the friendly staff. You always meet interesting people at this amazing vegan oasis.

Pros: everything!

Juan Bello

Points +45

Vegan
30 Aug 2009

Excellent - don't be deceived by the location!

This is a small, vegan restaurant in the city centre of Accra. The menu is varied, staff are very friendly, and the atmosphere in general is very nice. The food is good, tasty, and dishes are well balanced and presented. It is a kind of a vegan Oasis!

There is also a small library on vegetarianism, with nice chairs and tables to sit and read. They also have a mini-health food store, basic but very convenient!

I cannot comment on prices because I don't have any information about the local economy. With EUR 7 I had a big lunch (three courses + pineapple juice), and bought 3 coconut rolls, 1 yam ball, 1 vegan burger!

Pros: Delicious, local cuisine, friendly staff




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