Posi's Kitchen

Instagram brought me here! I had been dying to try Nigerian cuisine and this was the top rated location for Baltimore. It's a super casual spot. It seems most people order takeout but there are several tables to dine in and the cool thing is that they have some board games you can play while you wait (which may be a little while). Ola, the owner, is just as friendly and hospitable as he appears to be online.Here are the things we tried:Hibiscus Mint Lemonade 9/10 - Very similar to sorrel but the mint makes it stand out. Tasty!Meat Pie 8/10 - Think ground beef stuffed biscuit. Egusi (no protein) & Fufu 7/10 - The experience of eating this was fun! The stew was savory and flavorful but had a bitter aftertaste. If it weren't for the aftertaste I would have finished the bowl. Jollof Rice 100/10 - The real star of the show! I wanted to bust down this plate so bad but I'm "dieting". Once my diet is over, I'll be back for a LARGE side.Chicken Shawarma 8/10 - So it's made with chicken pieces and a chicken hotdog, which I did not know at the time I ordered. I've never had a hotdog in shawarma so I was hesitant. The wrap ended up being delicious, the chicken hotdog didn't mess it up but I don't think it was needed. Beef Suya 7/10 - The cooking style makes some parts tender, some parts crispy, and some parts chewy. I think I would have enjoyed it more if it was all one texture. Also the pepper seasoning on top was a little heavy; it didn't make it spicy but it did give it a bite. I think I could have done with a little less or ordered it on the side so I could control it. Posi's Fries 9/10 - The actual fries were perfect!!!!!! The pepper seasoning was just a bit overpowering - again I'd order this in the side so I can control it. But the fry sauce was also pretty good; the best I can compare it to is a sweeter/thinner yum-yum sauce.

The food was okay; it was well-seasoned. However, I've had authentic African food, and the spice (spiciness) wasn't there. The portions were a good size, and I could tell they take pride in plating. I ordered to-go, and everything was individually packaged, nice and neat. This 100% didn't cure my craving, so I'll have to make my way to Silver Spring sometime this week. Plantains - 5/10 Pounded yam - 9/10 Efo Riro spinach - 9/10 Posi's Jollof rice - 7/10 Fish stew - 8/10 Chicken stew - 7/10 If you do not like spicy food or would like to be introduced to African cuisine, this would be your place.

My partner and I decided to try out this restaurant in our neighborhood after seeing a TikTok about it. I'd seen it before, but wasn't sure what to order so we just hadn't gone yet. So glad we did!We were greeted at the door by the tiniest and cutest greeter ever, and she proceeded to greet everyone who came through the door for the entire time we were there.The space is cute. Small, but nicely decorated. The service was friendly and excellent.We ordered the meat pie to share, then I got the Beef Suya and Jollof rice, and my partner ordered the Spicy Goat with plantains. We both got the hibiscus lemonade. Everything was tasty. The meat pie was an amazing starter. The crust was perfection, flaky and buttery. The filling was simple but flavorful. The Spicy Goat wasn't actually that spicy, but was very well seasoned and tender. The Suya, served with raw red onion and cabbage, was spicier than the goat, but was absolutely delicious. My mouth was on fire but I couldn't stop eating. The Jollof was some of the best I've ever had, with a subtle smokiness and a deep flavor. Everything was very good, but I think the hibiscus lemonade was the standout. It was sweet, tart and rich, and a beautiful deep ruby red. Highly recommended!Can't wait to go back and try some of the other menu items!

I came here on a Saturday evening a couple months ago. It was a rainy evening and pretty quiet, so the workers were pretty attentive and oh so friendly! The decor is really beautiful, and it's definitely a nice place to sit down with friends and family for a meal. The wait for food was a little long, but the food tasted great so it was worth the wait. I ordered the shrimp with jollof, and the shrimp suya had a flavorful sauce on it, and one of the owners mentioned it was their special sauce. I'm usually not used to sauce on suya shrimp but it was a good addition. Both the jollof and fried rice were flavorful and I would definitely order again!

I had been eying this afro-fusion restaurant for a few months...Went in on a Friday night closer to 9. We planned to dine in and ordered egusi, efo riro and swallow, jollof rice and fried plantain (dodo). They were spinning Afrobeats which I loved. We sat for about 20 mins and realizing no one else around us had food, decided to get takeout instead. They told us they'd call when it was ready but about 40 mins went by with no call. Finally we called and were told the food was ready. By then I was frustrated but then my anger melted away once I tasted the food. It was delicious! The egusi was flavorful and spicy, so was the efo riro. Get efo if you want more veggies (spinach forward). The jollof rice was BANGIN. I'm looking forward to going back and trying more food! But I would definitely plan for takeout and call ahead unless you want a nice leisurely experience.

By far the best Nigerian food I've had in a long time. Not only was the food amazing but the service was absolutely outstanding, great ambiance and decor....overall a great experience, can't wait to come back. Whatever you get don't forget to try the meat pie

The food was delicious!!! I was suppose to share but, I ate it all to myself! Try them out for yourself you won't be disappointed!Efo Riro

I went to Posi's earlier today and ordered a whole Tilapia and 2 sides for $30?! I've been prior for other entrees, and a friend has once gotten the Tilapia and shared with me a few years back. But I had no idea it was going to be $30. I was really excited because I felt that if I was paying $30, this tilapia was going to be amazing. I got it home and was very, very sad. The tilapia was fried so hard and as I continue to eat, it had such a fishy taste. It didn't taste like a fresh fish. I am very accustomed to African cuisine, and was super excited about this Tilapia. But I couldn't even get a 1/4 of the way through it. It was missing all the succulence of a whole cooked fish. I was so sad about how unpleasant it was to eat. It also comes with a cream sauce on it, that from the pictures always looked like WAY too much, so I asked for it on the side. In hindsight, maybe this sauce is used to deter from some of the downfalls of this fish. This review was not made lightly, I love supporting local businesses. The inside of the restaurant and ambiance is great. I enjoyed reading inside while I waited for my food. But, I am most likely not returning :/

This place was great.Very friendly owner. It was my first time trying Nigerian food and he was very helpful with making the right selection. Definitely will be back!

The food was amazing and the owner is very kind and hospitable. I especially enjoyed the spinach and souy.