Hackney, East London

Bantama Junction

Our Menu

Authentic Ghanaian Flavours, Prepared Fresh Every Day.

Every dish at Bantama Junction is prepared using traditional Ghanaian recipes, passed down through generations. We use only fresh ingredients and bold, authentic spices to bring you the true taste of Ghana, cooked fresh every single day.

To Start

Appetizers

Small plates bursting with bold West African flavour, the perfect way to begin your Bantama Junction experience.

Kelewele

£9

Golden fried ripe plantains tossed with freshly ground ginger, chilli and aromatic West African spices, creating the perfect balance of sweetness and heat.

Chofi (Turkey Tail)

£8

Slow-cooked turkey tail, tender and richly spiced — a beloved delicacy finished with warming pepper heat.

Spring Rolls

£8

Crisp golden spring rolls filled with seasoned vegetables — a light, satisfying way to start your meal.

Yam Balls

£9

Soft spiced yam mash, hand-rolled and fried to a golden crust — comforting and full of flavour.

Bantama Special Kebabs

£4

Char-grilled skewers of marinated meat, kissed with smoky spice and finished with our signature Bantama seasoning.

Bantama Chicken Wings

£8

Crispy fried wings glazed in our house marinade, delivering bold, punchy flavour in every bite.

Akonfem

£24

Whole seasoned chicken, slow-grilled to smoky perfection and infused with traditional Ghanaian spice.

Sticky BBQ Wings

£7

Oven-baked wings coated in a rich, sticky barbecue glaze with a gentle West African kick.

Chicken Gizzards

£10

Tender chicken gizzards sautéed in a fragrant pepper sauce — a punchy West African classic.

Hot Pepper Soup

£9

A warming, deeply spiced broth simmered with fiery peppers and aromatic herbs — the perfect way to awaken the appetite.

The Main Event

Traditional Ghanaian Main Courses

Hearty, authentic recipes passed down through generations, each plate rich with the flavours of home.

Waakye

£14.99

Fragrant rice and beans cooked with dried millet leaves, served the traditional way with all the trimmings.

Jollof Rice

£13.50

Ghana's beloved smoky-spiced rice, slow-simmered in a rich tomato base, bold, fragrant and unmistakably authentic.

Banku & Okro

£15.50

Soft fermented corn and cassava dough paired with a silky okro stew, a true taste of home.

Banku with Tilapia

£15

Smooth fermented banku served alongside a whole grilled tilapia, char-kissed and full of flavour.

Fufu with Light Soup

£14.50

Pillowy pounded fufu served with a fragrant, lightly spiced traditional soup.

Fufu with Palm Nut Soup

£14.50

Soft fufu paired with rich, velvety palm nut soup, deeply savoury and comforting.

Fufu with Peanut Soup

£14.50

Fufu served alongside a creamy, nutty groundnut soup layered with warming spice.

Pounded Yam with Egusi

£14.50

Smooth pounded yam with a hearty egusi (melon seed) sauce, rich, nutty and deeply satisfying.

Pounded Yam with Okra

£13.50

Silky pounded yam served with a delicate, garden-fresh okra sauce.

Omutuo with Peanut or Palm Nut Soup

£14.50

A traditional pounded rice ball, gently prepared and served with your choice of accompanying sauce.

Fried Plantain & Tilapia

£18.50

Golden fried plantain paired with a whole grilled tilapia, sweet and savoury in perfect harmony.

Fried Yam & Tilapia

£18.50

Crisp fried yam served alongside a beautifully grilled tilapia.

Acheke with Tilapia

£18

Steamed cassava couscous served with grilled tilapia, a light and vibrant West African classic.

Red Red

£13

Slow-cooked black-eyed beans in a rich palm oil and tomato stew, served with sweet fried plantain.

Yam Palava Sauce

£15

Tender boiled yam paired with a hearty spinach and palm oil sauce with fish or meat

Boiled Yam & Stew

£14

Simple, comforting boiled yam served with a rich, slow-cooked tomato stew.

Side Dish

Traditional Ghanaian Main Courses

Hearty, authentic recipes passed down through generations, each plate rich with the flavours of home.

Tilapia (Large)
£18
Whole grilled tilapia, char-kissed and seasoned to perfection.
Tilapia (Small)
£14
Whole grilled tilapia, char-kissed and seasoned to perfection.
Meat
£11
Tender slow-cooked meat, seasoned in traditional Bantama style.
Fish
£11
Freshly prepared fish, boiled or fried to order.
Freshly Grilled Fish
£17
Freshly prepared grilled fish.
1wrap Fufu / Pounded Yam
£4.50
Soft pounded fufu, the perfect companion to any soup.
Banku
£5
Smooth fermented banku, made fresh daily.
Plain Rice with Stew
£12
Fluffy steamed rice, simply prepared.
Plain Rice
£5.50
Fluffy steamed rice, simply prepared.
Plain Rice Palava Sauce
£13
Fluffy steamed rice, simply prepared.
Jollof Rice
£7
Our signature smoky-spiced Jollof, as a side.
Fried Yam Chofi
£14.50
Golden fried yam, crisp outside and soft within.
Fried Yam (small)
£6
Golden fried yam, crisp outside and soft within.
Fried Yam
£7.50
Golden fried yam, crisp outside and soft within.
Fried Plantain
£5.50
Sweet ripe plantain, fried to golden perfection.
Potato Chips
£5
Classic crisp-cut chips, a comforting favourite.
Tomato Stew
£7.50
Rich, slow-cooked tomato stew with warming spice.
Egusi Sauce (meat/fish)
£10
Nutty, hearty melon seed sauce.
Shito / Small Stew
£1.50
Our fiery house-made hot pepper sauce.

To Drink

Drinks

From refreshing soft drinks to premium spirits, our lounge is stocked for every occasion.

Malta Guinness

£3.50

Golden fried ripe plantains tossed with freshly ground ginger, chilli and aromatic West African spices, creating the perfect balance of sweetness and heat.

Ghana Fanta

£3.50

Slow-cooked turkey tail, tender and richly spiced — a beloved delicacy finished with warming pepper heat.

Supermalt

£3

Crisp golden spring rolls filled with seasoned vegetables — a light, satisfying way to start your meal.

Alvaro

£3.50

Soft spiced yam mash, hand-rolled and fried to a golden crust — comforting and full of flavour.

Coke / Diet Coke

£2.50

Char-grilled skewers of marinated meat, kissed with smoky spice and finished with our signature Bantama seasoning.

J2O

£3

Crispy fried wings glazed in our house marinade, delivering bold, punchy flavour in every bite.

Red Bull

£3

Whole seasoned chicken, slow-grilled to smoky perfection and infused with traditional Ghanaian spice.

Schweppes

£3

Oven-baked wings coated in a rich, sticky barbecue glaze with a gentle West African kick.

Fruit Juice

£13.50

Tender chicken gizzards sautéed in a fragrant pepper sauce — a punchy West African classic.

Water

£13.50

A warming, deeply spiced broth simmered with fiery peppers and aromatic herbs — the perfect way to awaken the appetite.

Spirits & Premium Drinks

Whisky

£13.50

Golden fried ripe plantains tossed with freshly ground ginger, chilli and aromatic West African spices, creating the perfect balance of sweetness and heat.

Cognac

£13.50

Slow-cooked turkey tail, tender and richly spiced — a beloved delicacy finished with warming pepper heat.

Vodka

£13.50

Crisp golden spring rolls filled with seasoned vegetables — a light, satisfying way to start your meal.

Rum

£13.50

Soft spiced yam mash, hand-rolled and fried to a golden crust — comforting and full of flavour.

Gin

£13.50

Char-grilled skewers of marinated meat, kissed with smoky spice and finished with our signature Bantama seasoning.

Bitters

£13.50

Crispy fried wings glazed in our house marinade, delivering bold, punchy flavour in every bite.

Liqueurs

£13.50

Whole seasoned chicken, slow-grilled to smoky perfection and infused with traditional Ghanaian spice.

The Bar

Spirits

All spirits served as Single, Double or by the Bottle.

Whiskey

Spirit Single Double Bottle
J.W. Black Label £5 £9.50 £78
Glenfiddich (12Y) £5.85 £10 £90
Glenfiddich (15Y) £- £- £110
Jack Daniels £5 £9 £75

Rum

Spirit Single Double Bottle
Bacardi £4.75 £8.50 £70
Captain Morgan £4.75 £8.50 £65
Captain Morgan Spiced £4.50 £8 £65
Wray & Nephew £5 £9.50 £70
Malibu £4 £7.50 £60

Cognac

Spirit Single Double Bottle
Remy Martin VSOP £6 £11 £95
Hennessy VS £5.85 £10.50 £90
Hennessy VSOP £- £- £115
Courvoisier VS £5.75 £10 £80
Courvoisier XO £12.50 £23 £255
Courvoisier VSOP £- £- £90

Liqueur

Spirit Single Double Bottle
Baileys £4.50 £8 £60
Tia Maria £4.75 £8.50 £55
Disaronno Amaretto £5 £9 £65

Gin

Spirit Single Double Bottle
Gordon's £5.50 £9.50 £65
Pink Gordon's £5.50 £9.50 £65

Vodka

Spirit Single Double Bottle
Smirnoff Red £4.50 £8.50 £60
Ciroc £5 £9.50 £75
Absolut £4.95 £9 £65

Bitters

Spirit Single Double
Jagermeister £5 £9.50
Mandingo £4.50 £8
Alomo Bitters £4.50 £8
Herb Afrik £4.50 £8
Orijin £4.50 £8
Campari £5 £9.50
The Cellar

Wine Collection

Red

Billy Bosch Paarl Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

£40
South Africa · 14.5%

Bursting with rich cassis and fresh blackcurrant leaf flavours, this well-balanced wine pairs beautifully with a wide range of meat and fish dishes.

Bastions V Merlot 2021

£37
South Africa · 14.0%

A vibrant wine with enticing aromas of fresh strawberries and ripe plums, offering a smooth, well-balanced finish that is refreshing and easy to enjoy.

Ripper Shiraz 2022

£35
Australia · 14.0%

A vibrant and approachable Shiraz with juicy black cherry and ripe blackberry flavours, complemented by subtle spicy undertones.

White

Three Gables Winemaker's Reserve Chenin Blanc 2023

£38
South Africa · 12%

Produced in the renowned Swartland region, this vibrant Chenin Blanc offers lively citrus aromas and crisp tropical fruit flavours.

Ripper Chardonnay 2022

£32
Australia · 13.0%

Soft, smooth and refreshingly crisp, offering bright citrus and fresh fruit flavours with a clean, lively finish.

Rosé

Blackfoot Daisy Rose 2022

£35
Australia · 12.5%

A vibrant wine from the sun-drenched vineyards of South Australia, bursting with juicy cranberry and ripe red berry flavours.

By the Glass

Wine 175ml 250ml
House Red £5 £9.50
House White £5.50 £10
House Rose £5 £9
Celebrate

Champagne & Prosecco

Raise a glass with our carefully selected sparkling wines, perfect for every celebration.

Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial

£95
France • Champagne • 12%

The world's most iconic Champagne, offering elegant notes of green apple, citrus fruits, white flowers and delicate brioche with a refined finish.

Bottega Gold Prosecco

£55
Italy • Prosecco • 11%

Fresh, crisp and beautifully aromatic with lively fruit, floral notes and a delicate sparkle that makes every occasion feel special.

Every Sunday

Sunday Buffet

Join us every Sunday for an authentic Ghanaian buffet featuring freshly prepared traditional favourites, delicious sides, refreshing drinks and warm African hospitality.

£25 Per Person

Enjoy Unlimited Ghanaian Cuisine

Our Sunday Buffet is carefully prepared using authentic Ghanaian recipes and fresh ingredients. From rich soups and perfectly cooked meats to delicious rice dishes, yam, plantain and traditional accompaniments, there is something for everyone.

  • Traditional Ghanaian Main Dishes
  • Freshly Prepared Soups
  • Rice, Yam & Plantain
  • Delicious Meat & Fish Selections
  • Fresh Salads & Side Dishes
  • Family Friendly Atmosphere

Delivery & Takeaway

Prefer to Enjoy Bantama Junction at Home?

Order your favourite dishes through our trusted delivery partners and enjoy freshly prepared Ghanaian cuisine wherever you are.

Experience Authentic Ghanaian Dining

Whether you’re joining us for lunch, dinner or evening drinks, Bantama Junction offers unforgettable flavours, warm hospitality and a vibrant atmosphere for every occasion.