West-african

Order the best West-african near Silver Spring, MD

Best West-african Restaurants Nearby in Silver Spring

MASON LOUNGE

MASON LOUNGE

4.4
(100+)
• African • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 5.8 mi • 83 min
"Wow just wow! I'm used to disappointment with ordering Nigerian food. But this was absolutely delicious. You'll be seeing me more for sure!"
"The catfish pepper soup is definitely the best I have had in all of the DMV. Very flavorful with a moderate spice level. The jollof rice ver"
Beef Suya with Jollof Rice
Jollof rice and beef suya served with spicy bell peppers and onions
$27.5
Goat Meat with Jollof Rice
Jollof rice and fried goat meat served with spicy bell peppers and onions.
$27.19
Jollof Rice
Grilled beef infused with suya spice and onions
$8.27
Beef Suya
Fried jumbo turkey wings served with jollof rice and plantains.
$22.93
Tropicana Grill and Foodmarket

Tropicana Grill and Foodmarket

3.2
(1k+)
• American • Seafood
$0 delivery fee • 7.9 mi • 76 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Ever dish is appetizing . I only finished part of the dish of curry chicken . I'm a little let down because I was expecting the curry chicken to have a lot more meat in the food container that it was in but the flavor of the chicken juices is so wonderful that I can already tell I'll be returning soon . However I'm sure the oxtails and goat plate will be liked and taste excellent too . I have no serious about the Caribbean meal it's amazing and all of my drinks came with the order . The cream soda in particular is so good that it may really make me get five of those and I was really pleased with every dish that was prepared and served so I'll be ordering five more of those cream soda without adding a dinner I'm going to be reheating some more meals later because I'm so full right now . Tropicana and the Caribbean grill will be my two favorite restaurants . I'll place separate orders for two meals and beverages from each of them so please don't go out of business I will always be there to support your company "
"I got Suya and jerk chick The portion is good for the price on the jerk chicken but its literally so salty and spicy not good , i can't eat it I asked to sub the rice for more cabbage and they didnt do it the suya is not real nigerian suya its sme dry beef also not good but reasonable prices so i guess you get what you pay for. "
Beef Patty
Served with rice and peas or white rice.
$3.83
Oxtail (Large)
Served with rice and peas or white rice.
$22.1
Curry Chicken (Large)
Served with rice and peas or white rice.
$15.02
Jerk Chicken (Small)
Served with Pounded Yam, PlantainFufu, Oat Fufu OR Garri.
$13.09
Greens N Teff

Greens N Teff

4.7
(10+)
• Ethiopian • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 5.2 mi • 61 min
SPICY VEGAN MENCHET
Sweet n Spicy, shredded Carrots and Potatoes stew sautéed with onion, garlic paste, berbere and Ethiopian spices
$6.45
SPLIT PEA STEW / YE-ATER KIK WET
Curry split-peas sauteed with onion, garlic paste and turmeric
$6.44
BASMATI CURRY RICE - 16oz
Organic basmati white ice with turmeric
$4.99
Large Plate
Pick 2 proteins and 3 greens + 2 piece injera
$17.98
Wi YoNe CuiZine & Grill LLC

Wi YoNe CuiZine & Grill LLC

4.8
(20+)
• African • Seafood
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"The best. So delicious. So fresh. My new food addiction. The spicy goat is the best"
"I am sorry to say that I am disappointed in the food that I received from this restaurant, as I had such high expectations from a 4.9 rated establishment. Unfortunately, the portion sizes of both the Beef Suya and the Lamb Dibi were not worth the high prices that we paid. We especially found the Beef Suya way TOO salty and were unable to finish the small portion received. This was definitely not money well spent."
Tilapia Attieke
Savory rice cooked with tomatoes, onions, and spices, offering a rich, vibrant blend of flavors. It sometimes might be red or brownish in color but very tasty.
$30.84
Croaker Fish Attieke
Golden slices of plantains, lightly caramelized, offering a sweet and savory flavor.
$31.62
Riz Gras ( Jollof)
Tender stewed lamb paired with a sides of Sierra Leone jollof rice & fried plantains. Comes with hot pepper on the side.
$7.53
Beef Suya (16oz)
Tender stewed spicy goat meat served with a sides of Sierra Leone jollof rice & sweet fry plantains.
$17.98
Melos Lounge & Restaurant

Melos Lounge & Restaurant

Chicken • Fish
$0 delivery fee • 11.4 mi • 70 min
Farther away (+$5.99 fee)
$5 off on $35+
Awaze tibs
Beef mixed with Awaze and sauteed with garlic ginger jalapeno and clarified butter.
$26
Tibs
Tender Lamb cubes blended with special spicy sauce then sautéed with jalapeños, tomatoes, onions and garlic with a little touch of rosemary.
$26.41
Spaghetti
Tender chicken pieces mixed with spaghetti in a savory tomato sauce, garnished with green bell peppers.
$17.6
Shiro (V)
Seasoned chickpea flour slow cooked mild with tomato, onion, oil and Ethiopian spices.
$18.14
Langano Ethiopian Restaurant

Langano Ethiopian Restaurant

4.1
(1k+)
• Ethiopian • Pickup
$0 delivery fee • 900 ft • 34 min
"They always get my food on point. Amazing taste and quality!"
"I've ordered here a couple times and it's the most flavorful and best value Ethiopian I've found in the area. Menu is smaller and more focused (not a bad thing) and the food is all well-seasoned and cooked. I think they've been giving me extra salad too. It's my new go-to."
Veggie Combo
Combination of gomen, salad, shiro, lentil, cabbage, collard green, split peas, and azifa
$14.03
Regular Kitfo
Tender lamb cubes marinated with red wine, fired with spices, hot pepper tomato and onion
$15.75
Beef Tibs
Seasoned ground beef (kitfo) served raw(tire) rare(lebleb) or well done.
$14.77
America's Best Hot Wings and Smashed Burger

America's Best Hot Wings and Smashed Burger

4.3
(80+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 10.0 mi • 82 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"The chicken... Zesty Jamaican Jerk Wings wassooooo fricking amazing. Creamy Garlic Parmesan Wings - not so much. could barely tell the flavor."
"That was the thinnest chopped up turkey burger sub I ever had, small portions no taste not ordering that ever again And the boneless chicken was tough to chew the sauce was good but not the chicken breast"
10 Buffalo Party Wings Fries, Can Soda
Served with Fries & Can Soda
$19.55
10 Buffalo Party Wing + 12 Pc Medium Shrimp & Fries
Savor the ultimate combo: 5 Pc Buffalo Party Wings bursting with spicy, tangy heat and perfect crispiness, alongside 6 juicy medium shrimp plus golden, seasoned fries. A bold, crave-worthy feast that's finger-licking good!
$21.69
14 Boneless Wings Fries, Can Soda
Served With Fries or Rice and can Soda
$17.88
Zesty Jamaican Jerk Wings
Jamaican Jerk (Wet Rub), Available in 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 30, and 50 pieces. Make it a combo for an additional cost!
$18.75
El Diez Mexican Bowls by Wonder

El Diez Mexican Bowls by Wonder

Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 57 min
Wallet-Friendly
Bowl + Chips + Drink
Pick any bowl, served with chips + a drink. Full sized, extras included, no brainer. Great for lunch, late night, or whenever cravings hit.
$14.1
Build Your Own Rice Bowl
Your bowl, your call. Start with rice, add your protein, pile on the guac (yeah, it's free), load up on the salsas, queso, and crunch. No wrong answers here.
$12.47
Chips + Queso
Crunchy tortilla chips served with queso blanco: warm, creamy, and scoopable.
$3.95
Chocolatier Killer Brownie
A rich chocolate brownie made with premium milk chocolate chips—soft and moist with a thin crackle top
$4.44
American Agashe

American Agashe

American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 5.6 mi • 72 min
10. Ground Beef Roll/ wrap
Fresh high quality meat , special herbs, carrot , tomato sauce . Fresh lettuce or white cabbage , mayo or ranch . Optional one free V. Spicy Chili sauce.
$8.99
2. Agashe Spiced Beef Roll
Tender seasoned fresh beef, special Agashe sauce onion pickles, tomatoes, lettuce or white cabbage , fries , come with one very spicy chilli sauce .
$12.99
8. Smash Burger Double
Double beef patties, our secret burger sauce, cheese ( American or cheddar) grilled onions, cucumber pickles, tomatoes and fresh lettuce or white.cabbage. Optional one free very spicy chilli sauce ( contain peanut butter)
$12.99
4. Agashe Spiced Chicken Roll
Tender seasoned fresh chicken , special Agashe sauce onion pickles, tomatoes, lettuce or white cabbage , fries , come with one very spicy chilli sauce .
$11
Nuli

Nuli

African • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Great food. I tried it for the first time this week and I will be a returning customer for sure. The flavors go so well together!"
JOLLOF RICE (Iconic West-African rice)
VEGETARIAN (no MSG, no Chicken stock) West-African smoky jollof rice. Comes curated with plantains, salad and red-bell pepper sauté
$15.06
HALF 'N' HALF (2 bases, 1 bowl)
Pick 2 bases styles of the Africa Magic Bowl
$15.78
NAANINI
VEGETARIAN (no MSG, no Chicken stock) It's not only the Asians who make a good fried rice. You need to try this one, made the Nigerian-style at popular at parties. VEGETARIAN (no MSG, no Chicken stock) Served curated with plantains, salad and red-bell pepper saut
$13.38
African Icons Restaurant

African Icons Restaurant

4.0
(600+)
• Vegetarian • African
$0 delivery fee
"Love this place the best jollof rice ever! I love the yam fufu very good. "
"The jollof was good but the chiken was like stone. The thingthat discuss me wasthe packing of the food by the time it gets to me everything is a mess. I don't mind topay for bags but let it be a good one. Thanks."
Egussi Stew
Egussi Stew - ground melon seed and spinach simmered in flavorful African sauce cooked with your preferred meat and one side of choice.
$22.32
Cassava Leaves Stew
Creamy, rich, and savory, West African healthy dish made from ground cassava leaves simmered with red palm oil, grounded smoke fish flake, onions. It also known as Akouteti makpa desi, pondu, or palava, saka saka, Sombe sauce.
$22.29
Roasted Tilapia
Entrée served with one (1) choice of rice, Plantain, Couscous, Attieke, Fufu (pounded yam), Spinach, Broccoli, or Cabbage.
$26.78
Roasted Croaker
Our smoked and grounded fish flake flavor cooked with your choice of meats served with steamed rice, yam fufu, corn fufu, gari fufu, or plantain fufu.
$21.76
Rahama African Restaurant

Rahama African Restaurant

4.5
(1k+)
• African • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
"Taste amazing!!! Perfectly seasoned, perfect amount of spice, very generous portion for the price, I will order again and again."
"Good fufu and a Lot of it, and the soup was tasty with a nice heat that creeps up on you. The goat was also really good. Beef was a little dry tbh but the goat was sooo good and really big pieces too. More meat than I usually get when ordering goat from anywhere"
Jollof Rice with Salad
Fufu with choice of soup and meat, fish.
$16.36
Fufu
Rice and beans served with meat and fish.
$15.08
Waakye
Combination of Waakye (rice and beans cooked together) and jollof rice (rice, tomatoes, onions, spices, vegetables, and meat in a single pot).
$16.14
1/2 Waakye and 1/2 Jollof
Comes with fish and meat.
$16.98
Disbe Good

Disbe Good

4.3
(700+)
• African • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
$5 off on $34+
"Wow. I honestly had low expectations for the portion size since I ordered the meal box but it was absolutely perfect! I was able to save a little more than half a cup of the spicy rice to use for another meal (since it's packed with rice), and I finished the rest of the bowl. The beef suya, suya rice, plantain, corn salsa and the sauce were 10/10!!!! I absolutely have nothing else to say except the fact that I will be ordering this again multiple times during lunch time!"
"The fried plantain was absolutely delicious and the cucumber salad is excellent. This is my second time ordering from this establishment and the first time I ordered the rice noodles with double lamb and fried plantain, with the cucumber salad and suya rice. Everything was delicious and wonderfully seasoned. My only complaint is that I attempted this time to order the rice noodles again and instead of getting the noodles, I got rice with a double lamb, and not rice noodles with double lamb. But the food was still excellent and I would highly recommend the rice with double lamb."
Combination Fried Rice
Savory fried rice loaded with char-grilled meats, bell peppers, onions, and scallions for a hearty, all-in-one plate. Colorful and satisfying, it brings together smoky bites and seasoned rice in every forkful.
$20.88
Combination Rice Noodles
Rice noodles tossed with a savory mix of meat, onions, bell peppers, and scallions for a colorful, satisfying house special. A great pick when you want the bold, stir-fried flavor of the kitchen in one bowl.
$14.88
Beef Suya & Wings Combo Platter
Grilled Halal beef suya with your choice of grilled Halal wings and 2 sides.
$29.65
Beef & Rice
Disbe Good Beef Suya bowl served with a base and side of your choice. Comes with topping spice and Disbe Good Sauce. Halal and Gluten Free. **Contains Peanuts**
$13.49
Spice Kitchen West African Grill

Spice Kitchen West African Grill

4.4
(10+)
• Casual Dining • African
$0 delivery fee
Spice Wing Plate
Fried wings tossed in our Spices Honey and sprinkled with Suya Spice.
$19.18
Steak Suya Plate
Tender grilled steak seasoned with our signature Suya Spice.
$25.16
Steak Suya
Steak seasoned with our signature Suya Spice.
$22.56
(3) Lamb Chop Suya Plate
delectable grilled lamb chops marinated in our signature Suya Spice
$29.1
Project Suya LLC

Project Suya LLC

4.3
(30+)
• African • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
"I have been here 5-6 times since June, I am so impressed with the consistency of the food, service. I drive over 35-45 minutes to get here and it is well worth it!"
"1paty and the box was $50 Not a great value."
Suya Bowl
Tender grilled meat coated in bold suya spice for a smoky, savory, and peppery bite.
$35.03
Suya Meal Box
Meal box with smoky suya, rich jollof rice
$34.5
Jollof Rice
Flavorful West African-style rice cooked in a rich tomato-pepper sauce with bold, savory spices.
$12.55
Beef Shawarma
Tender grilled beef wrapped in warm flatbread with fries and creamy sauce.
$30.56
VIBE Restaurant And Lounge

VIBE Restaurant And Lounge

African • Fine Dining
$0 delivery fee
Suya Tacos
Grilled meat with sliced onions and cherry tomatoe pico in house-made plantain tortillas (3cnt)
$17.55
Dibi West Coast Burger
Brioche Bun, Dibi Waygu beef smash Burger,smoked gouda, pepper jam, dijonnaise aioli served with sea salt fries and verde sauce *Popular*
$39.77
Guasakaka Wings
Crispy calamari and shrimp seasoned with harissa, served with a wedge of lemon and a side of pepper sauce
$11.69
Harissa Fritos Calamari And Shrimp
Rich chocolate chunks embedded in a soft, chewy cookie addis caramel toffe with a hint of flaky sea salt.
$22.23
Jolloff Etcetera

Jolloff Etcetera

4.3
(300+)
• African • Nigerian
$0 delivery fee
"The Puff puff was the perfect taste and soft but the Asun was disappointingz. You pay 25$ for som so small when from other restaurants I would get double even triple the size. Dont have high expectations "
"They have the best Goat pepper soup and moi-moi in the DMV that I have trie. I order at least once a month and always get sad when i finish my order. I wish the prices were more reasonable though"
Pounded Yam with Egusi, Okra, Bitterleaf, Oha, Vegetable (Efo), Ewedu, Etc.
Pounded yam served with your choice of soup edikaikong, efo riro (vegetable), egusi, ewedu, oha, okra (ogbono) or onugbu (bitter leaf) and your choice of meat assorted meat, beef, chicken, fresh fish, fried fish, goat meat, stock fish.
$30.78
Jollof Rice
Jollof rice served with goat meat, beef, chicken, fresh fish or fried fish.
$32.38
Puff puff
White rice served the red stew with goat meat, beef, chicken, fresh fish or fried fish.
$6
White Rice & Ata Dindin
Moi-moi is steamed bean pudding produced from peeled black-eyed peas.
$31.71
Nazrawi Restaurant

Nazrawi Restaurant

Ethiopian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Newly Added
Special Veggie Combo
Our full vegetarian spread - lentils, yellow split peas, beet root, cabbage, green beans and carrots, and tomato. Vegan, and generous enough to share.
$34.72
Banatu
Ground lean kitfo, boiled egg, and ayib cheese layered over tibs firfir. Three dishes in one.
$37.56
Doro Wot
Chicken drumsticks simmered slowly in berbere and caramelized onion with Ethiopian spiced butter. Ethiopia's national dish, and the one to order if you order one thing. Rich and spicy. Served with injera.
$33.24
Beef Alicha Wot
The mild counterpart to key wot - tender beef with potato, garlic, ginger, and turmeric, no chili heat. Where to start if you're new to Ethiopian food. Served with injera.
$25.43
Conclave Restaurant

Conclave Restaurant

4.2
(10+)
• African • Bar and Grill
$0 delivery fee
"The Suya + Jollof Rice + Fried Plantain was well made and tasty. Will definitely order again."
"The food was all burnt. It seems they overheated it in the microwave."
Beef Suya
Grilled brisket with authentic west african spices
$16.5
Eru + Fufu
A traditional Central African favorite featuring finely shredded eru leaves cooked with spinach, palm oil, smoked fish, and seasoned meat. Served with soft, dough-like fufu, perfect for dipping and enjoying the rich, savory flavors of this hearty dish.
$27.5
Grilled Fish -Croaker
Whole croaker marinated in herbs, garlic, and house spices, flame-grilled and served with sautéed peppers, onions served with a side of fried plantain or jollof rice
$37.09
Suya + Jollof Rice
Grilled brisket with authentic west african spices served with jollof rice
$21.5
Platinum Amala

Platinum Amala

4.0
(60+)
• African • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
"The rice was good not to spicy and not burnt. Good size portion and pricing was decent. Good food !"
"The amala itself was soft and smooth. The stew lacked flavor or spice, there was barely any protein and the gbegiri was quite grainy. And there was barely any stew in that bowl. As someone from toronto Canada, I can name 3 spots out there with way better quality amala with bigger portions. I personally wouldn't order this again."
Classic Swallow Bowl ( Amala, Pounded yam, Eba/Oats)
A Bold Savory bowl with green pepper stew: o White Rice o Ayamase w/ mixed meats o Beans o Egg o Plantains
$24.61
Rice Bowls
Boiled yam paired with either peppered fish (mackerel fish) or Nigerian garden eggs (onions & peppers with eggs)
$19.66
Meat Pies
Nigerian spicy noodles paired with chicken suya.
$4.99
Chercher Ethiopian Restaurant - 1334 9th St Nw # B ## B

Chercher Ethiopian Restaurant - 1334 9th St Nw # B ## B

4.6
(30+)
• Ethiopian • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Special Veggie Combo (7)
Vegan combo featuring a variety of flavorful dishes.
$20.03
Chercher Beef Special Tibs
Tender beef tibs sautéed with onions and green pepper, seasoned with Ethiopian spices.
$23.03
Vegan Deluxe
Ten items.
$24.99
Doro Wot
Chicken breast seasoned with onion, garlic, fresh ginger, sautéed with herbal butter, and simmered berbere. Served with hard boiled egg and cottage cheese.
$22.99
Lucky Pollo Peruvian Chicken

Lucky Pollo Peruvian Chicken

4.6
(200+)
• Peruvian • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee
"The French Fries are great and the Fried Plantains are amazing so I suggest if you are in the mood for any of those items check this place out"
"District Rico was closed. Half chicken only comes with white rice. I ordered white meat. Received dark meat. Green sauce is watery. Side container for the rice limits the rice given with the entree. Rice didnt cover entire meal."
Half Chicken Dark
Peruvian chicken marinated for 24 hours and slow cooked over oak wood charcoal. All dark meat.
$18.1
Family Meal Special 1
A whole rotisserie chicken, marinated for 24 hours in our signature blend of 13 bold herbs, slow-roasted to juicy perfection. Served with your choice of four crave-worthy sides—perfect for sharing.
$33.15
Half Chicken
Peruvian chicken marinated for 24 hours and slow cooked over oak wood charcoal. Mix of white and dark meat.
$18.03
Half Chicken White
Peruvian chicken marinated for 24 hours and slow cooked over oak wood charcoal. All white meat.
$19.36
Effoi Restaurant - 8233 Fenton St

Effoi Restaurant - 8233 Fenton St

4.4
(100+)
• Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
$5 off on $30+
"This was an excellent meal - veggie platter and geba wata tibs. I highly recommend as it is as good as the best Ethiopian restaurants in DC and Northern Virginia. Flavorful veggies and tender tibs."
"I eat here at least once a month and I always get the veggie combo. I love this place. It's the best ethiopian food i've had."
Veggie combo
Combo of misr wot (spicy red lentil stew) ,ater kik (mild turmeric chickpea stew ), gomen (collard greens), Shiro wot( powdered chickpea stew), tikil gomen (cabbage and carrots) , mixed veggies(carrot ,potato, and green beans) salad and key sir( beet root ).
$23.02
Awaze Tibs
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$26.06
Swahili Village

Swahili Village

4.6
(800+)
• African • Fine Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
20% off on $55+
"Chicken Curry-Kuku Curry had good flavor and so did the Collard Greens-Sukuma Wiki the plantains could have thinly sliced for better texture."
"it used to be 4 shrimps with the combo. and the beef used to grill but it taste like it was seared and then put in a pressure cooker. it taste more wet that charred Nyama Choma & Shrimp"
Suya-Nyama Choma
Succulent beef cubes, marinated in a blend of authentic Swahili spices and char-grilled to perfection. This dish offers a smoky, robust flavor, capturing the essence of traditional east African barbecue
$36.64
Samosa
Delicate, hand-crafted pastry pockets filled with spiced ground beef, seasoned to perfection with traditional Swahili spices. Crispy on the outside, tender and flavorful on the inside, offering a taste of East Africa in every bite
$12.25
Chicken Wings
Juicy chicken wings marinated in a blend of swahili spices, grilled or deep-fried to your liking. Served with our signature Swahili sweet sauce for a perfect balance of savory and sweet
$14.89
Jollof Rice
Africa's most popular dish. long-grain rice, tomatoes, onions, spices and vegetables
$8.99

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