Pan-African Cuisine · Downtown NYC

Taste Africa,
one plate at a time.

Fresh, chef-led pan-African cuisine inside The Hungry Pearl at 100 Pearl Street. Whole ingredients, bold flavors — with halal, gluten-free, and plant-based options.

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Halal · Gluten-Free · Vegan Options
Signature pan-African bowl with jerk chicken, white rice, sautéed okra, and fried plantains at Berber Street Food NYC
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The World Cup Menu Is On

Ten dishes for ten African nations, plus four Stadium Street Rolls. Every match on our screens. Through July 19.

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Chef Diana Tandia and co-founder Jie Gao of Berber Street Food, in the kitchen
Our Story

Bringing Africa to Downtown NYC

Chef Diana Tandia grew up in Mauritania, where her Berber-Fulani-Senegalese roots gave her a rich culinary vocabulary. She brought it to New York in 2001, refining her craft through kitchens like Daniel Boulud, Gramercy Tavern, and Mandarin Oriental before founding Berber Street Food in 2018.

After closing her beloved West Village restaurant, Diana partnered with Jie Gao — a former customer whose path from Wall Street to tech led her here. “It’s about connection and sharing stories,” Jie says, “and Diana’s cooking does exactly that.”

Proudly Black Women Owned & Operated
Signature dishes

A taste of what we serve

Chef-crafted bowls, sandwiches, and rolls drawing from cuisines across the continent.

Ghanaian Peanut Stew at Berber Street Food NYC

Ghanaian Peanut Stew

Halal

Organic groundnut and steak stew with aromatic spices, okra, and smoked shrimp, served over jasmine rice.

African Smash Burger at Berber Street Food NYC

African Smash Burger

Halal

Double smashed beef with Djolof spices, caramelized Yassa onions, scotch bonnet ketchup, and baobab aioli on a brioche bun. Served with fries.

Mozambican Piri Piri Salmon at Berber Street Food NYC

Mozambican Piri Piri Salmon

GF

Fresh salmon marinated in piri-piri and grilled to a smoky char.

Lamb Kefta at Berber Street Food NYC

Lamb Kefta

Halal

Hand-formed lamb meatballs spiced with cumin, coriander, and warm North African aromatics.

Accara at Berber Street Food NYC

Accara

Vegan · GF

Crispy black-eyed pea fritters served with a spicy tomato sauce — a classic West African street snack.

Senegalese Black-Eyed Peas Stew at Berber Street Food NYC

Senegalese Black-Eyed Peas Stew

Vegan · GF

Slow-simmered black-eyed peas with West African spices — traditional Senegalese comfort food.

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“
The Chef of Berber Street Food Has the West Village Wrapped Around Her Finger.
— The New Yorker
Come find us

Visit Us

Inside The Hungry Pearl
100 Pearl Street · New York, NY
Hours

Mon–Fri · 11am–8pm

Closed Sat & Sun. Follow us on Google for special hours.

Dining

Walk-in Welcome

Eat in the food hall or take it to go. No reservations needed.

Nearest Train

Wall St / Broad St

2, 3, 4, 5, J, Z lines within 5 minutes' walk.

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