NEXT DOOR
Authentic African Cuisine · Essen
NEXT DOOR
Jollof rice with grilled fish and chicken
Steelerstr. 52 · Essen, Germany

The Taste of Home 

Authentic Ghanaian & West African cuisine, crafted with love in the heart of Essen.

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More Than a Restaurant. A Piece of Home. 

Next Door is Essen’s home for authentic Ghanaian and West African cuisine. From smoky Jollof rice to silky Fufu soups, every dish is prepared the traditional way — because we believe food is memory, culture, and community all at once.

Whether you’re Ghanaian, Nigerian, or just curious about the bold flavors of West Africa, pull up a chair. You’re family here.

30+
Dishes
6 days
A week
1
Community
Waakye platter
Banku with grilled tilapia and okro stew
Grilled tilapia with fried yam
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Address
Steelerstr. 52
45127 Essen, Germany
Phone
+49 20153687747
+49 1777324457
+49 15216736836
Instagram
@nextdoor_de
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Opening Hours

Tue – Fri17:00 – 22:00
Sat & Sun17:00 – 23:00
MondayClosed*

*Open on public holidays. Hours may vary, check our TikTok or WhatsApp for updates.

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