Mansa Kunda Restaurant

Really good Gambian (West African style) cuisine in the middle if Takoma Park. Interior is very cozy (has African drums for chairs, exposed brick walls and color artwork ). Menu was extensive with desserts, various drinks and traditional fare.We share a vegetable turnover appetizer. The 2 turnovers were very crispy and flaky, stuffed with cabbage, carrots, onions and an array of spices. It came with a spicy dipping sauce. For my entree I chose the yassa with tofu. The stew was both tangy with a little kick and consisted of lemons, peppers, onions, cauliflower and carrots. It came with white rice. Very flavorful and delicious. My companion had the benachin (jollof rice) with tofu. He also enjoyed his dish. Will be back to try other things.

Well done!Gambian eatery in the Takoma Park & Silver Spring area. (Down the street from WAU) Went on the weekend, evening hours, not too busy. Spacious seating, good for groups / individuals / couples. Parking is available in front of the restaurant (street parking) or the side of the building. Beautiful decor inside. We were seated promptly, our order taken shortly after. The food arrived piping hot. Filling portions and I took my leftovers to-go. Not too pricey, in comparison to similar area restaurants.Check it out.

What an amazing experience! The owner was incredibly kind and charismatic, making us feel welcome from the start. The food was delicious, and the place was beautifully designed with thoughtful decor.

Always a vibe when I'm here - it just feels like home in Mansa Kunda. The art, the service, the food - it feels like I've transported to West Africa and sitting in my friend or Uncle's living room.I love the Peanut Chu and the Chu - today I got the Chu with fish - I've always gotten it vegetarian but never again. The fish was crispy and perfect with the Chu, seasoned and VERY flavorful. I always love the huge chunks of amazing veggies I also got the Akara Fritters - these are yummy too remind me of Jamaican dumpling.I love supporting Mansa Kunda and know you will too.NOTE: Parking has gotten really challenging over in this area over the last couple years - more shops in that little area so walk, get there early, or plan to get there another way.

Enjoyed a meet and greet dinner here. Warm inviting space. The host had pre ordered a variety of dishes for us to try.Fish w jollof rice PlantainFlat bread w fish Chicken yasah and rice Ginger drink It was tasty and savory.

What a fantastic find!TLDR: Happiness is a pile of Affra Lamb.We drove all the way from Virginia to visit a friend and wanted to grab lunch before heading home. Yelp said this place was nearby, and the reviews looked good, so we decided to try it.They had just opened, and we were their first in-person customer of the day. The owner was more than happy to chat with us and make recommendations since this was our first time eating West African cuisine.We settled on splitting an appetizer, the Accara Fritters, and a main course, the Affra Lamb. Both were excellent. The fritters were remarkably crisp, with a delicate flavor. The accompanying habanero chili sauce also had a mild flavor that went well with it.The lamb was absolutely delicious (and I'm not usually a lamb fan). It had a rich, smoky flavor and a wonderful texture. At the owner's suggestion, we substituted rice for the potatoes, which made for a nice accompaniment. My only caution is about the "spicy sauce" that comes on the side. Unless you are seriously into drinking ghost pepper juice, you'll want to keep it away from your food. I tried a tiny bit on a fair amount of rice, which was enough to set my mouth on fire. And, it turns out I can't even brag about having tried something that's ghost pepper-relate. The sauce is made in-house from a habanero pepper reduction. The good news is, if you like VERY spicy sauces, they might be kind enough to sell you a bottle of it. There's off-street parking in front and along the side. For a bit of fun, sit where you can see out the front window and watch as people use the repurposed payphone out front.

First visit to this place to celebrate my nephew. He had the curry chicken and rice with a beef pie. I enjoyed the veggie pie with jollof couscous and oxtail soup.We were the first to be seated and Mr. Hatib made it feel like a private luncheon until a couple of people arrived to pickup takeout orders.Love the Afro-Caribbean music. The atmosphere was relaxing and the artwork above our table was captivating.

First time here, visiting the DMV area. The ambiance was lovely, warm & inviting. The service was very personable, pleasant & professional. The food was delicious, aromatic & well portioned. As an added bonus they brought free sample of deserts to our table and others!They no longer serve alcohol, but the ginger & hibiscus juice was superb! The price was reasonableI will recommend to others and will look to eat there again when I'm in town

I love the decor. The chairs were made out djembes. The food was delicious. I got the chicken benachin.

The owner was a jerk. Was very dismissive towards me like he didnt want to take my order. Couldnt even look me in the eye. Like what did I do to you to receive such an attitude? And not sure how a customer ordering as much as they want off the menu is an issue and they should be made fun of for that. Shouldnt you be happy that they're buying a lot from your restaurant? The appetizers were tasty but did not like the entrees after a few bites, had weird after tastes and I've had plenty of West African foods. Also a lot of filler (starchs) and not on enough meat in some of the entrees.Also no alcohol??? So maybe alcohol should be removed off your menu before people show up and are tricked to believe they can enjoy a drink ?