Best African Restaurants Nearby in Riverdale
Jolloff Etcetera
4.3
(3k+)$0 delivery fee • 3.1 mi • 38 min
"The Fufu With Fresh Fish Egusi Is Delicious! It Was My 1st Time Eating From Here, Hands Down Food, They Were Quick, Easy, I Made A Special Request &' They Did Exactly How I Wanted My Food. The Fish Was VERY Moist, Fresh And Flavorful"
"My Okra tasted soapy. The fufu and egusi was amazing though! I also asked for fried fish but it was fresh fish instead. Portions need to be better for the amount being paid. I spent $70 for little food. Other than that, egusi is the best on the menu. "
Jollof Rice
Jollof rice served with goat meat, beef, chicken, fresh fish or fried fish.
$27.7
White Rice & Ata Dindin
White rice served the red stew with goat meat, beef, chicken, fresh fish or fried fish.
$27.8
White Rice & Stew
Nutritious ground melon seed prepared with spinach and other African Spices served with your choice of protein: Assorted meat, Beef, Chicken, Fresh fish, Fried fish, Goat meat, Stock fish
(For a different choice of swallow i.e Garri, Oats or Amala, please call.)
$26.92
Egusi with Pounded Yam
White rice served with red stew with goat meat, beef, chicken, fresh fish or fried fish.
$30.18
Kings Way
4.2
(2k+)$0 delivery fee • 10.3 mi • 74 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"The stew was flavorful and a perfect match for the egusi, delicious. The beef suya was seasoned well and tasty, but the portion is small."
"Great flavor and portions! Best Jollof Rice and Kingsway Ogbona Entree soup I've had from a restaurant. Love the spiciness of the Spicy Gizzard."
Kingsway Rice Entree
Enjoy KINGSWAY's Rice Entree, a flavorful blend of fluffy rice and savory
ingredients. Each bite is a delightful journey of taste and quality. Experience the culinary excellence at Kingsway.
$25.4
Jollof Rice
Indulge in KINGSWAY's Savory Jollof Rice, a classic West African dish bursting with
vibrant flavors. Our Jollof Rice is a delightful medley of fluffy rice, tomatoes,
peppers, onions, and a blend of aromatic spices, creating a rich and savory taste
sensation. Each spoonful offers a harmonious balance of textures and tastes,
making it a favorite among food enthusiasts. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired
with your choice of protein, Kingsway's Jollof Rice is a flavorful and satisfying
option for those craving a taste of authentic West African cuisine. Experience the essence of flavor and tradition in every serving of Jollof Rice at Kingsway.
$10.92
Kingsway Fufu Entree
Enjoy KINGSWAY's Fufu Entree, a traditional West African dish that offers a unique
and authentic dining experience. Fufu, a staple food made from pounded starchy
vegetables, is served with a variety of flavorful soups and stews, creating a hearty
and satisfying meal. Each bite of Kingsway's Fufu Entree is a delightful blend of
textures and flavors, showcasing the essence of West African cuisine. Immerse
yourself in the rich culinary heritage of this classic dish at Kingsway, where every serving is a tribute to taste and tradition.
$30.03
Wrap of Iyan
Experience the authentic taste of KINGSWAY's Iyan, a traditional Nigerian dish made from pounded yam that is soft, smooth, and velvety in texture. Served with a
variety of flavorful soups and stews, Iyan is a staple in Nigerian cuisine known for
its rich and hearty qualities. This comforting dish is a true representation of
Nigerian culinary heritage, offering a satisfying and wholesome dining experience.
Whether enjoyed as a standalone meal or paired with your favorite toppings,
Kingsway's Iyan is a delicious and nourishing choice that captures the essence of
traditional Nigerian cuisine. Immerse yourself in the cultural richness and culinary
excellence of Iyan at Kingsway, where each serving is a celebration of taste and tradition.
$4.5
Rahama African Restaurant
4.5
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 8.2 mi • 72 min
Farther away (+$1.99 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.
$16.34
Fufu
Rice and beans served with meat and fish.
$15.09
Waakye
Combination of Waakye (rice and beans cooked together) and jollof rice (rice, tomatoes, onions, spices, vegetables, and meat in a single pot).
$16.12
1/2 Waakye and 1/2 Jollof
Comes with fish and meat.
$16.98
Spicy Water African Grill
4.5
(500+)$0 delivery fee • 8.0 mi • 70 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"I used to be in Peace Corps Burkina Faso. This taste like the sandwiches id get while traveling and such. These are elevated with even fresh ingredients and the best bread! If you like heat get the pepper sauce...use sparingly! This place is gonna be big! "
"This is starting to be my go to restaurant. Im West African & this 100% fills the craving when I miss my mom's cooking. Ive ordered from here twice now and the Jollof looks a tiny bit lighter this time & included 1 plantain but both taste soooo good. The rice and cassava leaf can last u 2 meals. The chicken is pretty big and everything is delicious. Worth the $"
Chicken Cassava Leaf
Made with Peanut Butter
$25.48
Shrimp Cassava Leaf
Comes with plantains
$26.83
Beef Jollof Rice
Comes with plantains
$29.15
Quarter Chicken Attiéké
Grilled chicken served with tomato, onion, cucumber, on a 10 inch sub.
$24.4
Prime Grill
4.4
(900+)$0 delivery fee • 10.1 mi • 58 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"I will say everything was fresh and hot when I received my order. This is one of the best fufu I've ever had. Im not a bigfan of FRIED PLANTAIN but these were so gooood. They were not stingy with the EGUSI SOUP & POUNDED YAM at all. I feel like I got my moneys worth with everything. This place get all 5 stars from me. "
"ERU/OKAZI SOUP was delicious & a good portion size for the price. GOAT PEPPER SOUP was a little salty but still good. The goat was very tender & soup had bell peppers in it, giving it a nice flavor. I will order both again!"
SUYA WRAP/ SHAWAMA: GRILLED BEEF SUYA WRAP
Grilled beef Suya wrapped in naan wrap, with onions, tomato, red cabbage and a splash of house sauce. Serve with a side of Fries. The Spice for this item, contains peanut
$25.4
GRILLED BEEF SUYA
Thin sliced grilled beef marinated in authentic yaji seasoning and
garnish with onions. The Spicy sauce for this item, contains peanut
$20.14
Grill Suya with Plantains
Grill Brisket Soya with fried plantains. The Spicy sauce for this item, contains peanut
$24.82
COMBO MEAL: Jollof Rice, Beef Suya & Fried Plantains
Get a taste of our Grilled Beef Suya, together with a side of Jollof Rice. Great combination.
$28.96
Sylanim Savors LLC
4.8
(100+)$0 delivery fee • 5.5 mi • 43 min
Rave Reviews
"Puff puff is a 10/10. The beans is out of this world. I really do enjoy the combination. The rice and chicken is very delicious . Best restaurant in town imo"
"First time ordering from Sylanim Savors: I have to admit that the prep time was fast, prices are very reasonable, the packaging is impeccable and most of all the quality and flavor are excellent. I am impressed with the golden quality of the puff puff. My family and I enjoyed everything we got and can’t wait to order again. I highly recommend this place.
"
Premium Suya Jollof Bowl
Jollof rice with grilled beef suya and fried plantains.
$26.42
Puff Puff (10 pcs)
Golden-brown, round dough balls with a slightly crispy exterior and soft, airy interior. Ten pieces per serving.
$10.95
Beef Suya + Jollof Rice + Puff Puff Combo
Grilled marinated strips of meat with a side of spicy dipping sauce.
$34.04
DMV Famous Beef Suya Bowl
Puff puff, rich beans, and premium smoky suya with spicy pepper sauce - a full, satisfying street food combo.
$20.67
ZK African Lounge
3.9
(200+)$0 delivery fee • 5.6 mi • 48 min
"Best Cassava Leaf Soup ever"
"so the food was a 7/10 Im actually dissapointedI have had some really good Maafe (Peanut Stew) this was not it it was oily and and the flavor tasted like a chicken boullion flavored majority of the dish. The Fish was fried tooo hard, I received 2 small pieces, the portions for $38 were very small, I ordered Jollof and did not receive it with my order. I cannot order from this restaurant again."
Jollof Rice
Rice mixed with tomatoes, tomato paste, onions, and African spices.
$14.8
Egusi Soup
Melon seed.
$20.1
Cassava Leaf Soup
One piece.
$16.98
Meat Pie
Spinach.
$2.34
Platinum Amala
3.9
(70+)$0 delivery fee • 6.0 mi • 56 min
"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
$24.63
Rice Bowls
Boiled yam paired with either peppered fish (mackerel fish) or Nigerian garden eggs (onions & peppers with eggs)
$19.67
Meat Pies
Nigerian spicy noodles paired with chicken suya.
$4.99
Koite Grill
4.7
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 8.7 mi • 76 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Had the DELICIOUS Dibi Chicken and THIEBOU-YAP (Che-Bu-Yap) - both fantastic. The Fataya (Pastel) were huge but still very crispy & delicious with amazing dipping sauce. "
"Big fan of west African food and was looking for something new to try. I judge Senegalese restaurants by their theibu jenn - which wasn't on the menu - but the Dibi Chicken and Macaroni and Cheese didnt disappoint! Tilapia Braise with Plantains and yuca was also okay (though expensive). 1/4 gallojjuice is huge! Would try them again, esp for their meat. "
Dibi Meat
Senegalese-style BBQ lamb or goat and onions marinated in our signature seasoning. Try our K7 hot sauce, bbq sauce or kankankan served on the side.
$32.4
Dibi Chicken
Senegalese-style grilled BBQ chicken and onions marinated in our signature seasoning, served with K7 hot sauce, BBQ sauce, or kankankan on the side.
$28.53
Fataya (Pastel)
Deep fried Senegalese patties, stuffed with well-seasoned ground beef or fish fillet.
$10.28
THIEBOU-YAP (Che-Bu-Yap)
Senegalese national dish known as jollof rice; beef marinated with Senegalese herbs and spices, cooked with mixed vegetables, served over rice. The color of the rice may vary daily (red or brown).
$25.3
Shaboss African American/Caribbean Cuisine
4.0
(300+)$0 delivery fee • 9.8 mi • 62 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"This was first time and 💞 the mild has heat but perfect amount. I ordered the 3. Peanut Butter Soup and pounded yam 💯. With the order of 11. Deep Fried Plantain was plenty for 2 days...So let me get into how these 11. Deep Fried Plantain being cooked to PERFECTION 💯...with the little crunch on the edges....whhheeeeewwww baby when I say ❤️ to the cook for that."
"Very little 1.Vegetable Stew with Melon (Egusi) like a spoonful to cover so much rice and not fresh veggies canned or frozen from bag. I've had this dish before, and the consistency was not correct for the ratio of egusi to rice."
Egusi (Melon Seed Stew)
With rice or pounded yam with only 1 choice of meat or fish. Can only pick 3 items, choice of rice or fufu.
$20.74
2. Cassava Leaf Stew
With rice or pounded yam with only 1 choice of meat or fish.
$20.14
Groundnut (Peanut) Soup
Choice of meat.
$19.32
6. Jollof Rice
Choice of fufu or rice.
$20.5
Zion Kitchen (Baltimore)
4.0
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 5.6 mi • 46 min
"This was my first order and everything was perfect. I am Nigerian so a little weary with African restaurants, but I finished my okra soup and pounded yam in about 5 minutes; this was authentic! The okra was delicious (made just like my dad's). Saved the jollof for later, but I took a bite and that was made very good as well. "
"The plaintain was dry and there was only 6 in the entire container, meaning i paid over a dollar for each plaintain. The Tilapia Fresh Fish (1 pc) that i received was better. The stew was slightly a bit too salty but the tilapia was cooked well and was sizable and fit the price."
Egusi Soup
Smoky, flavorful Jollof Rice cooked to perfection, served with tender any protein of choice. A true West African classic!
$27.26
Jollof Rice
Smoky, flavorful Jollof Rice cooked to perfection, served with tender any protein of choice. A true West African classic!
$20.75
Puff Puff (6 Pieces)
Rich and hearty Ogbono Soup with a smooth, stretchy texture, served with swallow and protein of choice. A comforting Nigerian classic!
$5.99
G Q Palace Restaurant & Lounge
4.0
(400+)$0 delivery fee • 5.3 mi • 37 min
"Food was great!
1. Suya was tasty but could be a little tender with more portions. Overall 10/10
2. Moi Moi was yummy. "
"THE Palace Pepper Soup PEPERSOUP
FINISHEDDDD WORK!
It was actually so good mehn, I can't even lie!
The spice was there! The pieces of meat was tender and I was feeling sick before oh. The minute I ate it? PIAM! Revived.
Abeg take all your flowers GQ, I would definitely order again, it was so fresh and nice!
my only wish is make it bigger, the portion was too small, please."
Suya
Tender sliced beef seasoned to perfection. Topped with Palace pepper sauce and onions.
$21.04
Jollof Rice
Fried ripe yellow plantains
$13.52
Palace Pepper Soup
Spiced melon soup with assorted meat and dry fish Served with pounded yam fufu
$25.75
Egusi soup and Pounded Yam Fufu
Tender sliced beef seasoned to perfection. Topped with Palace pepper sauce and onions. Served with rice and plantains. Served with rice and plantains.
$34.25
Tastes of Lagos
4.0
(90+)$0 delivery fee • 6.0 mi • 55 min
"The best tasting Nigerian food in the dmv hands down!!!!"
"The Ewedu Gbegiri and Assorted Meat tasted delicious. The protein was tender. I'm usually skeptical about ordering ewedu and gbegiri however they definitely changed my mind. The food tasted like it was fresh out the pot and The portion was good for one person. Would definitely order more from them. "
Meat pie
Ayamase stew is a flavorful, green-hued stew from the Yoruba people of Western Nigeria. It is known for its complex and spicy flavor, which comes from green scotch bonnet and bell peppers, fermented locust beans (iru), and bleached palm oil. The stew is traditionally served with Ofada rice.
$3.99
Egusi
Asun is a Nigerian dish of spicy, roasted goat meat, popular among the Yoruba people. It is made by sautéing chunks of smoked goat meat in a spicy mixture of onions and peppers, often including scotch bonnets and habaneros for heat. It can be served on its own or as a side with other dishes like Jollof rice.
$27.99
Jollof Rice
Goat pepper soup is a classic West African dish known for its intense spiciness and deep, aromatic flavor. It features tender goat meat slow-simmered in a rich, peppery broth with various local spices and herbs.
$24.93
Ayamase
Fish rolls are a savory fried or baked snack with spiced, mashed fish filling encased in dough or a thin crepe. While recipes vary significantly by region, they are popular as a street food, snack, or appetizer in West Africa
$23.99
Koite Grill Carry Out
4.7
(300+)$0 delivery fee • 5.8 mi • 41 min
"The Small Dibi Lamb with Rice Combo is so GOOD! Flavor is on point and with the onions, it gives an add of extra flavor. I highly recommend"
"no notes. your food is literally the closest thing i have to my mom's ivorian cuisine and you guys never miss.
i live pretty far from college park and my food always arrives fresh.
the flavor of the chicken is sooo nostalgic! i love that you add onions
and the plantains are always my favorite part, hence why i always order a large side of those with every order
thank you so so much for what you're doing, truly"
Small Dibi Lamb with Rice Combo
Senegalese style seasoned lamb grilled with 100% wood lump charcoal, served with jollof rice. Topped with seasoned grilled onions.
$25.75
Large Dibi Lamb with Rice Combo
Senegalese style seasoned lamb grilled with 100% wood lump charcoal, served with jollof rice. Topped with seasoned grilled onions.
$34.64
Small Dibi Chicken with Rice Combo
Senegalese style seasoned lamb grilled with 100% wood lump charcoal. Topped with seasoned grilled onions.
$22.46
Large Jollof Rice
Senegalese style seasoned lamb grilled with 100% wood lump charcoal, topped with seasoned grilled onions.
$12
Project Suya LLC
4.3
(100+)$0 delivery fee • 8.7 mi • 52 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Tasty and convenient. The Medium Tray Of Rice is overpriced for the amount you get, but I guess you're also paying for the convenience of not cooking it yourself. The Fried Plantains are perfectly cooked and the suya is so delicious, seasoned well and tender. Check em out!"
"I rarely give reviews but they deserve it.
Packaging was on point. The Suya and jollof were tasty and fresh. The fried plantains were a little aged but everything else was so good we can overlook that"
Suya Bowl
Tender grilled meat coated in bold suya spice for a smoky, savory, and peppery bite.
$32.13
Suya Meal Box
Meal box with smoky suya, rich jollof rice
$27.99
Chicken Bowl
Grilled chicken seasoned suya-style with smoky spices, pepper, and rich African flavor.
$27.96
Jollof Rice
Flavorful West African-style rice cooked in a rich tomato-pepper sauce with bold, savory spices.
$20.25
Conclave Restaurant
4.3
(30+)$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 45 min
"The Suya + Jollof Rice + Fried Plantain was well made and tasty. Will definitely order again."
"The suya was dry and didn't feel fresh"
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
Beef Suya
Grilled brisket with authentic west african spices
$16.5
Grilled Fish - Tilapia
Whole tilapia marinated in herbs, garlic, and house spices, flame-grilled and served with sautéed peppers, onions served with a side or fried plantain or jollo rice
$36.5
Suya + Jollof Rice + Fried Plantain
Grilled brisket with authentic west african spices served with jollof rice and Fried Plantain
$27.5
Cape Coast Cuisine
4.1
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 6.0 mi • 62 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"I came across this restaurant by chance, and I’m truly glad I did! The peanut soup and fufu were absolutely delicious—full of flavor and so satisfying. The portions were generous, and the quality was exceptional. It was such a wonderful experience, and I’m grateful I discovered this gem. Thank you for the delicious meal and warm hospitality!"
"This is my third order from this amazing restaurant, and they never disappoint! 😍 I had the Goat Stew with boiled yam, and it was absolutely delicious. The stew was flavorful, the meat was tender, and everything was perfectly seasoned. Highly recommended!"
buffet dish
choose from the selection to put on your dish
$19.89
19. Peanuts Palm Nut Soup with Rice Balls (Omo-Tuo)
Peanut Butter cooked in a soup with Onions & Tomatoes.
$22.55
Cassava leaf with white rice
served with goat and smoked turkey
$21.25
16. Goat Meat & Fresh Tilapia Soup
Served with fufu.
$22.05
Flavor Lounge
4.9
(20+)$0 delivery fee • 3.5 mi • 32 min
"I ordered Plantain, ribs, chicken rice and suya in a platter, for about $60 but when it got to me and I opened it, i found just rice and Suya. Last time I ordered pork ribs and Suya was brought to me. The food is great and all but service is not good."
"Only 3 wings."
Suya Bowl
Tender grilled beef infused with a spicy marinade, complemented by a generous topping of crunchy onions for an added burst of flavor.
$28
Suya Mini Tray
Tender grilled beef infused with a spicy marinade, complemented by a generous topping of crunchy onions for an added burst of flavor.
$42
Suya & Jellof Rice Bowl
Tender, spicy suya skewers paired with flavorful jollof rice, infused with a rich blend of African spices for a vibrant and aromatic dish.
$40.83
Pork Ribs Bowl
Tender pork ribs smothered in a spicy BBQ sauce, served alongside a refreshing and crispy coleslaw for a delightful contrast of flavors.
$28
The Continent DC
4.1
(100+)$0 delivery fee • 8.5 mi • 76 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"My first time here was 10/25/2024 for my brother's birthday dinner. I ordered the Branzino and Tiger Jumbo Tiger Shrimp The ambiance and food was amazing, not to mention the dope customer service. Here it is the next day and I'm ordering from here again lol This time around I got the Red Snapper and Jumbo Tiger Shrimp (again lol) The food was really good both times. Best part is that these good folks are black owned!"
"The best Snapper, I had to order it consecutive days. It has a unique African blend of flavors with 2 delicious sauces to add to the taste. My only issue is the small size of the Sanpper for the price. Otherwise, Chef's kiss!"
Continent Jollof
Vegetarian.
$13.24
Grilled Beef Suya Entree
Crispy wings tossed in your choice of sauce: continent sauce, or dry rubbed suya spice.
$39.29
Egusi
Sautéed or stewed with caramelized onions, served with our mixed vegetables.
$40.64
Chicken Wings -Suya Dry Rub
Quarter grilled chicken topped with suya paired with jollof rice and plantain
$17.32
Lagos District Restaurant and Lounge LLC
4.3
(30+)$0 delivery fee • 8.6 mi • 80 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Egbeda Seafood Okro Soup IS DELICIOUS 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 QUALITY IS WORTH THE PRICE"
"Ikorodu Egusi Soup is way overpriced; Meant to be contain assorted meat but was only stock fish with hardly any meat. A disappointment."
Ikorodu Egusi Soup
Full Turkey Wings served with house pepper sauce.
$42.56
De-Ranch Restaurant
3.8
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 4.5 mi • 33 min
"Egusi Soup with Chicken was great could have given more Pounded Yam for the extra $3.00 they charge you for it! That's why I didn't give 5 stars but the food was good! "
"food was kind of small for 27$ a carryout fries togo box container soup came in was half full of Egusi Soup with Chicken/ semolina fufuand chopped chicken bones which was a first, and now I think of it, was the worst egusi I had this far. and fufu is dry dr."
Jollof Rice Dinner
Steamed white rice blended in red stew served with your choice of goat meat and fish.
$18.13
Cassava Leaf Soup with goat meat & fufu
African soup made with cassava leaf, peanuts and palm oil.
$19.14
Egusi Soup with Chicken/ semolina fufu
Egusi is a rich African seeds (melon)cooked in various African spices for a deep taste.
$25.41
Queensway Restaurant
3.9
(300+)$0 delivery fee • 10.1 mi • 56 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"love them they are the best i be there all the time my food never make it home. or it me a corner left.they got the best food and i went to a'lot to taste theres. sorry if you see this i cheated on you. but queens way is the best place to eat at nobody cant top them. plus they play good music if you like to dance."
"This was by far the worst Nigerian food I’ve ever had. The jollof rice, fish, and chicken all tasted old and had a really unpleasant flavor. The fish pie was absolutely gross, and the meat pie was just as bad. I only managed to take a few bites before I had to stop eating because it tasted so bad. I ended up throwing everything in the trash and went to a different Nigerian restaurant just to get something edible. It was a complete waste of money. I definitely won’t be coming back, and I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone looking for authentic, good-quality Nigerian food."
Rice with Plantain & Meat
Your choice of rice with plantain and your choice of meat. There are also options for additional sides.
$19.68
Pounded Yam (Fufu) with Soup with Fresh Fish
Curry ewedu okra and apan.
$18.91
Jollof Rice
Amala is a local indigenous Nigerian food. It is made out of yam and, or cassava flour, served with your choice of soup and meat.
$8.48
Amala with Soup & Meat
Fried stew cooked with chopped assorted meat. This comes with your choice or rice and plantain.
$21.11
JODEEM AFRICAN CUISINE
4.1
(700+)$0 delivery fee • 3.4 mi • 35 min
"This is my first time trying African Cuisine and I will say 10/10 recommend!!
I’m so glad I chose Juneteenth to try African food!
The Ogbono is so good! It is very spicy, idk if it comes that way. I will try to get regular next time. I thought it was completely vegetable, I had beef or stew meat - it was tender.
The pounded yam goes well with it, it reminds me of a ball of instant mashed potatoes. It helps with the spice.
The Moi-Moi is good! I might eat it for breakfast. The texture is smooth and solid. Its similar to tamale.
The Suya was a little tough. The purple sliced onions were really good and spicy as well.
The meat pie was good! I got chicken, it was flavorful. I was expecting the chicken to have more juice to it.
Overall each item was full of flavor and spices. I will reorder this again along with a dessert!! I think this is a great place for a first timer! If you have never tried African cuisine, be open minded and give it a try!"
"I ordered puff puffs and I know that I’m supposed to get more than one for four dollars and the one puff puff I got was over fried and hard."
Egusi Soup
Choose a spice level: no spicy, mild, medium, spicy, extra spicy. Choose a side: wheat flour, pounded yam, garri.
$20.96
Jollof Rice with Spinach and Plantains
Jollof rice served with deep fried chicken with spinach slow-cooked in low heat and plantains.
$19.68
Cassava Leaves with Rice
African greens recipe, cooked with beef, chicken, or fish and served with rice.
$20.14
Ogbono
Farm fresh soup recipe prepared with green vegetables. Served with fufu or pounded yam. Choose a side: wheat flour, pounded yam, garri.
$21.01
Chez Dior
4.4
(300+)$0 delivery fee • 2.5 mi • 33 min
"This gotta be the best Diebou Djeun I tried since I move to the US. 10/10. Highly recommend!"
"The ginger juice is so delicious! Sweet and refreshingly cold and a good amount in the bottle. I get it everytime I order"
Attieke Fish and Chicken
(Red snapper fish)
$24.66
Tiebou Dieune Red
Jollof rice served with chicken and mix vegetables
$24.14
Jollof Rice
Brown rice with lamb and onion sauce
$23.07
Bissap
Brown rice with lamb and onion sauce
$5.39
Nando's PERi-PERi
4.5
(7k+)$0 delivery fee • 7.8 mi • 37 min
"Again Nandos Two 1/4 Chicken Legs never dissapoint, very tasty. I can eat the chicken for at least a two day span. I ordered for dinner can have the rest for lunch!....I love Nandos...they have yet to disappoint!...truly pleased!...oh the Naughty Nata is good too...."
"TheSpicy Chicken Caesar Salad is a favorite, the only thing is the dressing that comes with it, I prefer the PERi Ranch they did add some to the order, but I requested they send 2. I wrote it in the note section. The PERi Ranch taste better with the Spicy Chicken Caesar Salad to me. Hopefully the next time I order it, I can get 2 PERi Ranch dressings instead of 1 of each. The Spicy Chicken Caesar Salad is tasty, fresh and the portion is spot on."
1/2 Chicken
Flame-grilled, skin-on and generously basted in your choice of PERi-PERi sauce. AND you don't have to choose between a breast or a leg. Best of both worlds.
$22.69
Two 1/4 Chicken Legs
Flame-grilled, skin-on basted in your choice of PERi-PERi sauce.
$22.37
12 PERi-PERi Wings
Flame-grilled and generously basted in your choice of PERi-PERi sauce. Served with PERi Ranch for dipping (or dunking, we don't judge).
$27.88
Chicken Thigh Skewers
Two skewers with flame-grilled, skin-on, chicken thighs, red peppers and onions.
$22.44
Hedzole
4.7
(100+)$0 delivery fee • 7.4 mi • 65 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Living for Wednesdays... When I'm too tried to cook and can smell the deliciousness when I get off from work. Thank you Candace for bringing this staple to the community. Such a blessing and some of the best food I've ever had in my life. The salmon and the oxtail are incredible, and the red red, omg!"
"I Had little idea of what I was ordering, but the chicken rice dish, with kale salad, was delicious! If you're in the fence about this place it's good. My chicken and Hollis rice was not too oily and had such flavor. I ordered the kale salad which was fresh and well dressed. This is one of my favorite places to order now."
Salmon Meal
Also includes plantain.
$22.51
Chicken Meal
Also includes plantain.
$18.8
Oxtail
Also includes plantain.
$25.52
Groundnut (Peanut) Soup with Fufu (vegan)
Our version of the hibiscus drink enjoyed throughout the African diaspora. Flavored with ginger, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and pineapple juice.
$11.2
Tropicana Grill and Foodmarket
3.2
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 4.5 mi • 42 min
"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 "
"Egusi soup with Assorted Meat it was very bland, it taste like cheddar cheese. It didn't have any spice. The meat was very chewy. I also got the Oxtail (Large) the oxtail flavor was good but the size of the oxtail was very small (chopped up meat with bones) with a big portion of rice, very small amount of cabbage. For the amount I spent I wouldn't order here again. I am very unpleased. "
Beef Patty
Served with rice and peas or white rice.
$3.85
Oxtail (Large)
Served with rice and peas or white rice.
$22.18
Curry Chicken (Large)
Served with Pounded Yam, PlantainFufu, Oat Fufu OR Garri.
$15.06
Jerk Chicken (Small)
Served with Pounded Yam, PlantainFufu, Oat Fufu OR Garri.
$13.21
Swahili Village
4.6
(800+)$0 delivery fee • 6.7 mi • 65 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
$10 off on $50+
"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"
"ITS FEB. 2023 First time I've order from this establishment...Y'all let me tell y'all something...don't sleep on this place..the food was excellent! This Curry Chicken "Kuku Curry" was blessed by Jesus and the side of habanero pepper sauce was just right...be careful the peppers turn it up a notch so add with caution. Overall will be ordering again!!!"
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
$37.04
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
$12.34
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
$15.1
Jollof Rice
Africa's most popular dish. long-grain rice, tomatoes, onions, spices and vegetables
$9.17
Wi YoNe CuiZine & Grill LLC
4.8
(30+)$0 delivery fee • 3.9 mi • 39 min
"I placed an order from this store yesterday. The meal was so delicious that I returned today and ordered the beef shawarma and a goat meat fried rice. It is the finest shawarma I have tasted in quite a while."
"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.
$32.38
Croaker Fish Attieke
Golden slices of plantains, lightly caramelized, offering a sweet and savory flavor.
$32.52
Riz au Gras (Jollof)
Tender stewed lamb paired with a sides of Sierra Leone jollof rice & fried plantains. Comes with hot pepper on the side.
$7.61
Beef Suya (16 oz)
Tender cassava leaves blended with earthy spices, a medley of okra, tender meat, smoked fish accompanied by a hearty portion of brown rice with a choice of palm oil or coconut oil.
$18.72
Sweet Sweet Kitchen
4.3
(500+)$0 delivery fee • 7.2 mi • 55 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Taste/Flavor was delicious. It was a tad bit salty, but other than that, 5 stars. Peanut Butter Stew Dish with plantains arrived hot & tasted fresh. There was so much, that I'll have enough to eat later. Have ordered before, and would order again."
"10/10 !!!!! I came from SC just to try this place Potato leaf dish was great and very spicy, my boyfriend had jerk chicken and white rice cabbage was a little hard. Other than that food was very fresh and tasty !!!!"
Authentic Cassava Leaves
Just like momma makes it and straight from the pot! Tasty Cassava blended and sauteed for hours, made with kunta fish, oxtail, goat meat, crayfish, or dry shrimp, and peanut butter..
$19.87
Oxtail Dish
Appetizing, delightful, distinctive, enjoyable, exquisite, savory, sweet & yummy oxtail from Heaven
$28.82
Potato Leaf Dish
The queen of vegetables! This mild, delicately sweet flavor sauce with added meats (beef, goat, or oxtail) hits the spot and delivers enjoyment!
$19.84
Sweet sweet kitchen
4.4
(1k+)$0 delivery fee • 7.1 mi • 80 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Potato Leaves Stew came with more beef this time. Its always fresh and has a kick of spice to it in which i personally love. My fav soda is cream soda so i got the Jamaican kola Cola Champagne Soft Drink."
"First of all why didn't anyone tell me about this place before? This is the best food anywhere! Tastes like homemade food! I ordered jollof rice and brown stew chicken, the jollof had gravy on it and the chicken wasn't dry either, it had sauce....tasty sauce so you're not eating dry food. And they're generous with the chicken too. Very tasty food! "
Authentic Cassava Leaves
This wholesome dish is healthy and made with kunta fish, oxtail or goat, crayfish, dry shrimp and peanut butter.
$21.49
Potato Leaves Stew
Potato leave made with kuta fish, goat meat, crayfish, dry shrimp, palm oil and peanut butter.
$21.17
Claude Have Mercy Seafood
3.8
(10+)$0 delivery fee • 11.8 mi • 71 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
Seafood Pizza
The pizza of the sea! An array of fresh crab, salmon, and shrimp pizza with a flavorful white sauce.
$24.74
Salone Fried Whiting Sandwich
Buttered brioche bun with a flavorful large fried whiting with our savory sauce from Sierra Leone and coleslaw.
$18.8
Small Crab Jollof Rice
Buttered brioche bun with a flavorful large fried whiting with a Cajun slaw.
$14.5
Fried Whiting Sandwich
Hand-battered shrimp served with plain, Buffalo, lemon pepper, or sweet chili sauce.
$19.09
Rohobot Ethiopian Restaurant
4.6
(2k+)$0 delivery fee • 7.7 mi • 66 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
$7 off on $45+
"MY GO TO ETHIOPIAN SPOT. Soooooo good!! Nobody does the veggie combo quite like them. DELICIOUS. Shiro is top tier. Everything is immaculate. And fast delivery!! This photo was taken after I ate most. Yum."
"liked the deal for the family meal
world have def been more than enough for three. bits were too dry. lamb was really good, so were the veggies. very spicy and delicious. peas good for little ones who can't do too much spice."
5. Veggie Combo 7 items
Spicy lentils, yellow peas, collard greens, cabbage, carrot mix and house salad.
$23.4
4. Veggie Combo 5 items
Spicy lentils, yellow peas, collard greens and house salad.
$19.64
1. Lentil Sambusa
Crispy pastry triangled shaped filled with lentils, spiced with onion, garlic and jalapeno pepper.
$4.62
1. Yawaze Tibs
Strip of beef sautéed in seasoned butter, hot peppers, onions and awaze paste.
$25.75
Caribbean dishes
4.5
(500+)$0 delivery fee • 3.6 mi • 32 min
"This is my first time ordering from here & what can I say? Wow! I am in food heaven!!! I ordered the Boneless Curry Chicken - Roti (Dhalpuri) along with Spinach Side and Curry Potato Side and Coco Bread Side! Omgggggg! The food is so flavorful and worth the purchase! I will be ordering again! Hats off to the chef!"
"Oxtails - Entrée was very plentiful, only issue was I asked for white rice, not rice and peas which was bland.
Curry Potato Side was bland and the texture was like a smoothie/baby food.
The Callaloo Side was BLAND AND too watery. it was like they prepared it for someone who had trouble swallowing. Both sides need a touch of salt."
Doubles Appz.
Seasoned rice mixed with kidney beans, providing a traditional Caribbean taste.
$5.35
MAP GRILL HOUSE Inc
4.5
(80+)$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 26 min
"Everything was incredibly tasty, generous portions. Well worth the price. I will be ordering again and again from here"
"Fantastic owner! Best beef suya I've had in the DMV and portion sizes are amazing."
Map Signature Grill Beef Suya.
Tine slices of brisket meet marinated with our signature spices and slowly grill over charcoal fire. serve with white onion and our signature hot paper.
$20.46
Suya Half Tray
Marinated with signature spices, served with your choice of side, including options like salad, lime wedges, and a small portion of sauce.
$51.85
Smoked Ribs
All natural fresh Hibiscus juice made daily.
$20
Map signature Grill Tilapia
Made from fresh ginger.
$26.07
Suya Pollo A La Brasa
4.1
(20+)$0 delivery fee • 2.1 mi • 26 min
Beef Suya + Side
Grilled beef seasoned with traditional African suya spices, served with a side.
$22
1/4 Chicken + 2 Sides
Juicy rotisserie chicken served with your choice of two sides.
$15.95
Jollof Rice
Savory West African rice cooked in a rich tomato and spice blend.
$5.34
Whole Chicken Special + 3 Sides
Whole chicken served with three generous portions of your favorite sides.
$40.15
Kitchen Near You
4.2
(300+)$0 delivery fee • 3.3 mi • 32 min
"Had the Eru as a replacement for the Koki Beans ....absolutely fire (Best in have had in DC). And Spicy Goat, Rice hit the spot the next day. Both reminded me of cooking directly from the Motherland and portions were fairly generous. Kudos to the chefs.."
"Very watery with only three pieces of meat. Not worth $28. Order from Cape Coast Cusine there okra is better with plentyof meat. I am so dissapointed. I added okra so it wouldn't be so watery. I added salt and pepper too."
Suya
Spicy goat with rice.
$20.29
Grilled Fish with Plantains
Spicy goat with dodo.
$30.45
Effoi Restaurant - 8233 Fenton St
4.4
(100+)$0 delivery fee • 7.1 mi • 68 min
Farther away (+$1.99 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."
"this place is incredible. my favorite Ethiopian spot."
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.
$26.04
Chercher Ethiopian Restaurant - 1334 9th St Nw # B ## B
4.6
(40+)$0 delivery fee • 8.3 mi • 71 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Friendly and fast."
"I have ordered from the Bethesda location for years. This location provided old and dry tibs. The portion of that vegetable/sides were also significantly smaller. I was disappointed as I usually love Chercher"
Special Veggie Combo (7)
Vegan combo featuring a variety of flavorful dishes.
$20.02
Chercher Beef Special Tibs
Tender beef tibs sautéed with onions and green pepper, seasoned with Ethiopian spices.
$23.02
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
Junction Jamaican Restaurant
4.5
(300+)$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 47 min
"The Ackee and Saltfish here is always delicious. I'm a happy repeat customer.. The fried dumplings are fried to perfection. Not kneaded to stiff."
"I put in special accommodations that I wanted white rice I still got rice and peas. The rice and peas seemed a little sweet. And the curry chicken was only 4 pieces one of which was mostly bone no meat on it. The flavor wasn't all that great to me either. I don't think I would order it again."
Beef Patties
Two meats combination
Exemption of (Any Fish ,Oxtail or Ackee & Saltfish)
$4.15
Gotera Depot LLC
4.3
(90+)$0 delivery fee • 7.0 mi • 64 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Great store with great staff and amazing customer service! Extremely understanding, friendly, and helpful staff. Food was tasty too. I had the vegan firfir and the portion would probably feed 2 people. I had left overs. Overall great place with good people and quality food:)"
" it doesn't have any taste. You only taste the berbera in the tomato"
Shifinfin Tibes
Pieces of injera mixed in sauce with strips of beef, onion and green chilies.
$18.38
Lega-Tibs
Cubed pieces of marinated lamb cooked in a special mild sauce with onion, tomato, garlic and house sauce served with injera.
$17.39
Quanta Firfir
Injera tossed with onion, tomato, beef jerky and berbere sauce.
$18.2
Awaze Tibis
Beef cubes sautéed with onion, garlic, and Awaze sauce.
$18.95
Ambassador Restaurant
4.5
(100+)$0 delivery fee • 7.9 mi • 79 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"I get so happy when I open my to-go place! Best in town"
"This is my favorite food, it's very delicious and the salad is very fresh, it's been more than 3 times I ordered it I'm obsessed the 25. Ambasador Tibs (Spicy/Mild) super good and salty and the portion is super big and a lot!"
17. Veggie Combo
A generous serving of our veggie combination dishes.
$17
24. Chicken Tibs (Mild/Spicy)
Chicken breast pan fried in Eritrean spices and butter sauce onions, tomatoes and jalapeño pepper in a special ambassador sauce.
$15.03
27. Siga Be Dench
Broken pieces of injera bread marinated in special stew cooked with garlic, onions and ginger.
$18.05
18. Spaghetti
Experience this traditional, Italian favourite improved upon by influences from the east.
$12.99
Habesha Market & Restaurant
4.7
(2k+)$0 delivery fee • 7.9 mi • 67 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Insanely large portion of food for the price (they gave me so much injera!!) Wonderful taste. Careful packaging. I can't say how much I love small businesses like this. "
"Tibs were a little too chewy for me, but that and the wot was so flavorful. (Beef) I wish the salad came on the side, and there was one veggie I just didn't like, but def amazing portions of everything. Will order again."
50/50 (2 Items)
A combination of any two items except banatu and goden tibs.
$22.18
Deluxe Veggie Combo (10 Items)
Vegetarian. Ten items. Spicy lentils, yellow peas, collard greens, cabbage, shiro, salad, mild lentils, spicy potato, tomato salad, and yemetad shiro.
$23.55
Special Veggie Combo (6 Items)
Vegetarian. Six items. Spicy lentils yellow peas, collard greens, cabbage, shiro, and salad.
$18.35
Awaze Tibs Beef
Spicy. Spicy. Cubed tender beef, marinated, cooked with tomato,Jalapeño, garlic, and berbere sauce.
$18.57
Meda Coffee Kitchen
4.4
(600+)$0 delivery fee • 14.7 mi • 89 min
Farther away (+$5.99 fee)
$5 off on $40+
"Absolutely delicious and deserves every bit of praise, the flavor is unmatched and rivals any Awaze Tibs I've had before."
"Ethiopian Combina Platter was extremely oily, I spent 20 mins trying to dab the red colored oil out of the soggy injera. And they included only one additional injera, this was the first time I've seen one injera included in a platter. Food tasted good but made me feel super groggy after. Not terrible but won't do this again."
Ethiopian Combination Platter
Vegan Combination platter (Yetsom Beyaynetu) Shiro,Mesir Wot, Atakilt
Wot, Kik Alecha(Yellow Split Pea Stew), Fasolia wot and Gomen Wot
$18.8
Yohannes Special Kitfo
Our special kitfo garnished with seasoned cottage cheese and collard green (served raw or cooked).
$21.18
Half N Half
Two selection of Tire Siga(Raw meat),tibbs and kitfo
$23.85
Awaze Tibs
Tibbs firfir topped with kitfo and cottage cheese.
$19.62
Dama Restaurant & Cafe
4.4
(100+)$0 delivery fee • 12.8 mi • 76 min
Farther away (+$5.99 fee)
"The flavor and freshness, as well as great labeling for the Gluten-Free 100% Teff Injera imported from Ethiopia is wonderful!
I also enjoy that I can select my favorite brand or light/dark Teff injera here!
As a wheat-allergic diner, Dama is an amazing place to enjoy Ethiopian cuisine without worrying that someone will make a mistake and I will have a horrible reaction. The staff is very careful about using only Gluten-Free injera in our orders, so we have loved this spot for all the years since we first discovered it. The staff are all warm, friendly, and conscientious people as well."
"The vegetarian platter was soo soo soo delicious
Exactly right amount of spice
Collard greens and beans very very good so were the yellow lentils and the other lentils cabbage
But I loved lentil and collard greens most will definitely order again "
Vegetarian Combo
The combination of vegetarian dishes (all the above dishes).
$26.17
Meat Combo
For two people: doro, alicha, tibs (lamb or beef) gomen besiga with 3 kind of veggies.
$40.54
Pack of American Injera
Made in the U.S.
$10
Awaze Tibs
Cubed beef or lamb or beef cooked with sautéed onions, jalapeño, and Ethiopian spices amaze (hot chili paste).
$27.23
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