The Yummiest African in Washington

Base lounge

★★★★☆ 4.1 (9)

"The DJ's are awesome, two music areas reggae and African music. The kitchen food is subpar at best but whatever you get on the grill will be superb & those drinks are definitely on point! Not the cleanest of places but still a good time in the hood"

Black Diamond Restaurant and Lounge

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (47)

"Black Diamond....First let me start with....Stop, I repeat STOP requesting $20 deposits....immediately! For what!? Because we paid the $20 deposit last Sunday 7/14 and arrived on time for our 12:00PM reservation just to be seated in silence while waiting 15 minutes just for drink order and did not receive our food until 1:05PM. Sooo y'all pressing for $20 just to have your customers wait a hour for service not making sense to me. This establishment needs a bit of work because holding customers accountable to show up for their reservation when your staff need to be held accountable to make it to work on time to prepare the food for your paying customers. Their chef did not walk in UNTIL 12:45PM. Secondly, it's literally a shame this establishment is ran so poorly because food is, BOMB....minus them waffles. We did not walk out because we were personally aiming to ONLY support small Black Businesses that weekend but how can people support if you lacking on staff, service and manager even being present to run spot....But shout out to Renee for having to serve the only three tables of people solo, and shout out to the people at those other two tables also for having to sit around even longer than our hour wait for their food. Sooo, it's a pass for me right now for visiting again....that $55 Diamond Platter does not out weight the lack of customer service for me."

Cafe Aurora

★★★★☆ 4 (151) • $$

"I really like this place and the food is quite good. The woman owner is lovely. I first met her more than 20 years ago at their grand opening. I left Virginia for a number of years. Now that I am back and was so near, I stopped in for a Saturday brunch treat.The menu (and there is a QR if you like to order on your phone) is not huge but provides enough choices with many breakfast items and drinks. This is a great place for vegetarians and even has some vegan offerings but also some traditional meat dishes. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner.I had the breakfast dish with eggs, Kitcha fitfit, and fu'ul. It was delish and ample. I also had the organic flaxseed drink (smoothie with soy milk base) to go. I asked for it without the honey and it still tasted so good. I saw people next to me eating french toast and it looked fluffy and super delish.The only down side to this place is that there is so little seating and it is lively -you will be sitting close to others and hear a bit of their convos even if you don't want to listen. That shouldn't be a deterrent, though, because the food is worth it and the ambience is still nice and friendly. I would say there is table seating for about 25 people plus an additional 10 barstool seats at the counter.Everyone up in the joint while I was there was probably Eritrean or Ethiopian with a couple of exceptions, including me. I say that in a good way, because it means people are going there because the food is authentic and good. If you are not familiar with Eritrean food, I highly recommend it.This cafe is a bit of fushion, bringing together American and Eritrean fare that has something for everyone (vegetarians, vegans, and carnivores). Besides breakfast/brunch items that are offered all day long (yay!), they offer salads, soup, sandwiches, pasta dishes, pastries, and traditional meals (veggie only or chicken, lamb, fish, or shrimp based dishes). The have a nice drink menu that includes a variety of coffee items, traditional tea with cinnamon and cardamom, and the organic flaxseed smoothie which I recommend.I would give this place 4.5 stars, because it is tiny and can be crowded during peak times. It's too small to have more than one waitress with the owners assisting. I am not criticizing anyone for that -it's just a small business. It's casual with a good ambience, clean, enjoyable, and the waitress/owners are nice. More importantly, the food is very good and it is clear the owners care about healthy and tasty meals. I highly recommend for breakfast, lunch, or a casual dinner... and for take out. Lovely cafe and I wish the owners another 20+ years of business success. Great addition to the neighborhood."

Africaribbean Taste

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (78) • $

"I've tried the curry goat, escovitch and fricassee chicken. All have been amazing, food Is fresh and employees are friendly. I like the touch of care they provide by letting me see the food prior to putting in the Togo bag."

Zion Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4 (5)

"This place deserves an update from me. I've never been to the restaurant and I was harsh in my initial review. No, it is not owned nor operated by W Africans but given the W African restaurants are readily available in this area (nor are they good), I order from here. Often. Very often. It's worth it. It is. No lie. I always order a few stews, the jollof, the pounded yam, the ginger drink and a couple different proteins and eat off of it for the week. It's delish. It really is, although it's not perfect. I do have a few issues... the containers for the stews aren't always filled, sometimes, the jollof is sometimes dry (it would be so nice to offer a lil condiment container of red pepper stew w/ the jollof), sometimes the efo riro is too spicy and not made w/ enough crawfish. I've ordered maybe 30x since this review (maybe more). I'm not a hater, I promise. I just prefer authentic cuisines that are made by those of that culture. Given no options, this is close enough."

Samosa Supreme

★★★★★ 4.6 (263) • $$

"Read about this hidden gem on social media and we enjoyed our first sampling of the menu-- shrimp and chicken. Both were delicious!"

Monikay's Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.5 (15)

"Had their food at my friends holiday party and had to get the information from them and it turned out to be from Monikay's kitchen! Thankfully it's only 10 minutes from our house. The place was very clean, the service was amazing- the woman was very patient since it was our first time ever ordering from an African restaurant so we were unfamiliar with the menu. We ended up going with jollof and suya with the red sauce, oh my goodness, this was delicious! Will definitely be back!"

Petit Afrik

★★★★☆ 4.2 (13)

"My husband and I luckily stumbled across this food truck on the hunt for food for his birthday. We went to TasteMakers first, but most of their restaurants were closed and as we were leaving, we spotted Petit Afrik, a West African food truck. We decided to get one thing to split and tried the Bakassi Steak Sandwich and OMG! It was Phenomenal!!! Definitely a unique sandwich and very flavorful. And they make their own bread which was also equally delicious. Couple the sandwich with the pineapple hibiscus drink and we were thoroughly pleased. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back again. You can find them on Facebook and IG @petitafrikdc. Give them a call to see where their food truck will be that day. We caught them right across the street from Right Proper Brewing Company in Brookland, but they also said they frequent H Street, Howard University and a few other places. I loved seeing these 2 young African men pursue their dreams while also serving delicious meals. We'll definitely be back soon! It's worth the trip!"

Bukom Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (384) • $$

"If you want to try some authentic Nigerian, Ghanaian food, this is a great place for it. Since coming back from my African trip, I have been craving fufu and egusi. Finally found the right time and place to try out African food in DC. They have various types of fufu which was awesome. I tried pounded yam and fufu with egusi and oxtail. Either Egusi you can either get the vegetarian option or with any meat. I love meat so I ordered egusi with goat. Goat was nicely cooked and very tender as it should be. Egusi had nice balance of heat and very flavorful with lots of green veggies. Goes so well with fufu. Oxtail was great. It's cooked in their hot tomato sauce. I wish it wasn't as oily as it was. That's the only negative. But I drained the oil and mixed it with the kibbles and gave it to my pup. She loved it. Now she expects something to be mixed with her kibbles every time. Serivice and ambiance were great. Great value for money."

Hedzole

★★★★★ 4.6 (31)

"There are many reasons to visit Hedzole- the food, the drinks, the atmosphere, the owner's story, the neighborhood. Stopping in for plantains on a Saturday afternoon, here's my experience.1) Food: Serving Ghanaian American food, the main concept is building your own bowls using foods like coconut rive, jollof rice, plantains, and more. They have plant-based options. Or you can order one of their bowls- salmon or stewed oxtail. They sell sides like cabbage, plantains, "red red," and groundnut soup with fufu. 2) Drinks: They sell bottled water, soda, and a hibiscus-based drink. 3) Service: When I walked in, the owner was there serving the food herself. Leaving a career in corporate America, she started with pop-ups, farmer markets, and a residency before opening this spot in April 2023. She's kind and happy to walk you through the menu.4) Space: It's small, but cozy. There are several tables in a brightly-decorated space on the bottom floor of a 1935 brick apartment building.5) Area: It's along a commercial area in Sixteenth Street Heights. Moreland's Tavern, a local bar, is across the street. Rock Creek Park is within walking distance. There's free street parking close."

Agama Kitchen & Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (17)

"We met the owner in the neighborhood and he was so kind that we decided to stop by his restaurant. I am SO glad we did. From the outside, you could miss the place but once inside we saw two folks picking up catering orders. I now see why. The service was impeccable. The fish was enormous and wonderfully seasoned. We were asked about "our relationship to spice" and when we hesitated he offered to put the spicy sauce on the side (good move since it was really hot to me, kind of hot to my husband). The fish was so good that my husband barely touched the plantain and that's one of his favorite foods! We had jolof rice and as well which was pretty good (it doesn't compare to the amazing fish). We will certainly be back and we recommend you stop by soon."

Vieve's Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4 (3)

"I do not recommend this restaurant. We purchased our meal for lunch. They open the restaurant at 12noon but nothing was ready. There also was a long wait. I ordered the peanut soup with goat meat. That had to have been the toughest meat I have ever encountered. I had to literally throw it all away because I couldn't chew it. Out of all the meat. One piece was edible. The soup broth was ok but the fufu was so mushy. It literally had no texture. It was like eating some soggy Mashed potatoes. For the cost of the soup. It was not worth it. Definitely will not be returning and don't recommend. They just took my money."

Joyful Heart African Cuisine

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (27)

"I now understand why this place had no customers. 1. The food is overpriced. 2. The rice tasted old--its texture made that obvious. (Came back to add the rice tastes like the pan was dirty). 3. The plantains had a strange taste and texture. They were dry and completely flavorless. 4. The beef--oh my. It was tough, bland, and served in a ridiculously small portion. I need to emphasize the portion size again--it was tiny.When I cut the beef in half and took a bite, I immediately realized it wasn't good.I went to the counter and politely asked if I could swap the beef for fish instead. I was told "No."--unless I paid for an entirely new plate. The reason? Because I had already taken a bite. Well, yes, I had--how else would I know it was bad?Overall, this place deserves zero stars.They didn't have any drinks available either.The customer service was poor--they simply didn't care whether I was satisfied or not. They got their $35, and that was the end of it. We won't be back, and we'll make sure our friends and family know this place is not worth their time or money.As for the ambiance--it was clean, but it was clear they don't get many customers. Now I understand why."

Kof Sports Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (9)

"Absolute best African Restaurant in the DMV!I've ordered everything on the menu (Thanks to the lockdown ), and I can testify they're all legit tasty!The Peppersoup is Spicy and Flavorful, loved the rice stew (Ayamase), and the Meatpie tastes so Authentic!I recommend this restaurant to anyone skeptical of African restaurants (I was ), and I guarantee you'll love their food. The owners are also very professional and courteous to customers.Highly Recommended !!!"

Nyame Ye African and Caribbean Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.9 (41) • $$

"We went here for dinner to explore new cuisine. The interior is ok, not maintained well. The table clothes seemed dirty and some signs of unsanitary practices but we still decided to give it a try since we were already inside and most of the restaurant closed at this point. The wait was very long (roughly 40m) for carry out. We ordered goat soup with fufu and chicken jollof rice. It was my first time trying fufu/soup and I would give it a 7/10. The jollof rice was good but the chicken legs didn't taste fresh. It had the taste of very old frozen chicken that's been cooked. However, the staff were friendly and attentive to our question."

Flora's Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (26) • $$

"It is extremely hard to find good African food. There are definitely more places opening, but Flora's is top notch! Her food is consistently good. She has become a household name in my family. If we want really good food and don't want to cook, we head here. Everything we have had has been just like eating at your auntie's house. The Eru - very good, the Ndole - very good, the Egusi - very good, the meat pies - very good, one is big enough for too. Not only is the food really good but the customer service is also very pleasant. Please understand, I'm not just saying the food is good, we've had food from here twice in the last week. I will continue to support and send others there. Try them for yourself and let me know what you think."

Open Crumb

★★★★★ 4.7 (79) • $

"Coming back to say still really love the food here. My favorite is definitely the curry goat stew (that had now been permanently added to the menu). I also had the prime roast for my Christmas dinner and it was soooo good! Everyone loved it! The customer service is always amazing. Peter, who I normally speak with, is soo accommodating and and all around awesome. Pro Tip: I would call ahead and order ahead so you can grab your food when you get there. Items I would recommend: Capitol Hill Crab Cakes Curry Goat StewChicken Sandwich"

Sweet Sweet Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 (83)

"The food here is amazing. Sweet Sweet Kitchen is a small African/Caribbean restaurant that offers authentic Caribbean & West African food. You will be hooked on your visit. I literally came on a Friday came back on Saturday. My favorite dishes include the Cassava Leaf, this was actually my first time trying this dish. I love the curry chicken and the oxtail is fall off the bone good. I want to try the curry goat and the snapper next but I keep getting the curry chicken. Parking is limited. There are a few tables to enjoy your meal at this location. Prices are big higher then most Caribbean spots, but totally worth it. All the food is halal/kosher."

Queensway Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (18)

"Queensway is what Bowie has been missing in terms of diverse food offerings. We have so many chain restaurants, but where are the mom and pop spots!I have been mourning the loss of Cetrone's Pizza on Old Annapolis Road for some time, but was intrigued when I realized Queensway was opening over there. This place is carryout style and they offer Caribbean and West African dishes. I usually get oxtail or curry goat, but I substitute the white rice with jollof rice and add a meat pie. They have so many offerings like fufu, fish pepper soup, tripe, and more! The food is made fresh so I make sure to call in my order 15-20 minutes before I'm ready to pick it up."

De-Ranch Restaurant

★★☆☆☆ 2.3 (58) • $$$

"The Cassava Leaf Soup was . The Chef poured a generous amount on top of my chicken and Jollof Rice. They definitely give you a good portion for your money.De Ranch has 3 different areas. One is the dining room. The dining room gives you an antic afri-cuisine feel when you enter. The lounge gives you reggae vibes. The main area is where you order your food. The main area is also a bar with a heavy selection of alcoholic beverages.If you want African, Caribbean or American food. De Ranch can service you!"

Tempoo Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.5 (15)

"This place is so much different than any other restaurant I have been in. We tried this place out because of the five stars reviews on Google and Yelp. When we walked in, they sat us at a table, then the owner, TJ, came to us and asked, "what do you want here?". It was a really weird question to ask customers. We were like "food!". Then he was, "do you know what you want?". We were not sure what we wanted because it was our first time there, and he did not even give us a menu yet but asked us what we wanted. It was a bit weird. We told him that it was our first time here and we wanted to try to food out. He finally gave us the menu. The menu was a one-page paper. He asked us if we wanted to try the food out, he will provide us with something different from the menu. We asked for chicken, fish, and meat as our main dishes. With the drink, they gave us a punch that tastes good and very gingerly. He also asked us if we wanted anything while waiting for the main dishes. He told us to try their kabob. The kabob tastes like beef jerky with a spicy powder and onion pickles on top. We are all like the kabob.I personally like the fish the best among the main dishes. The fish dish has plantains, I like the plantains, but my friends do not like the plantains. The chicken was okay, and the meat was assorted, so it tastes a bit weird to me, but one of my friends likes the meat. The price was pricy there. It was more expensive than we expected. And because what he gave us was not on the menu, we have no idea if the price was right. He told us he gave us a bit of everything to try out. Customer service was a bit weird when they asked you want do you want here but did not give you any menu. Lol. This place is fun to try once, but I don't think we will come back again."

Tito Spice Haven

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"Happy Holidays everyone!! So look I'm leaving one of my gigs, I see big people in & out of this spot. It has a now open sign...I go in!! **Spolier Alert** I found some STAMPED West African Food!! Let's GO!!.Where I am: @titosspicehaven.Location Reviewed: 900 4th St, Laurel Maryland.Menu Includes:*See Website*www.titospicehaven.com.Items Reviewed:Their #4 Tilapia Meal (with baked whole Tilapia topped with peppers, onions, carrots, with a side of plantains, mild sauce, & coleslaw $30). STAMP!! Tender fish, well cooked, & STAMP that HOT mild sauce!! The plantains...DELICIOUS!!Their #1 Jollof Meal (with a spiced drumstick, Jollof rice, & plantains $23). STAMP the Jollof!! Spicy, & well seasoned! The Chicken was LIKE THAT!! A mild, & thick sweet sauce!! Their Egusi Soup Meal (Egusi is leafy greens, seasonings, & meat served with FuFu-pounded yams- you use to sop it up, this one came with seasoned goat meat $27). STAMP!! Spicy Egusi, fluffy FuFu, & perfectly seasoned spicy goat meat!!Their #8 Tito's Bean Special (pounded beans with plantains, & goat meat $27). STAMP!!Their Zobo Drink (A Hibiscus drink $7). STAMP!! Refreshing, superfresh, GET THIS!!.Customer Service: On Point.Online Navigation: Easy.Parking: DECENT.Recommendations: Get everything I STAMPED!!.Accessibility: They are equipped for those in wheelchairs, & those that are differently abled..Music: YouTube-Backyard Band Pocket 5 Stars=STAMP4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT4 Stars=DELICIOUS3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS1 Star=NAH#Bigschlimsreviews"

Mansa Kunda Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (191) • $$

"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."

Rahama Restaurant & Catering

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (37) • $$

"It was our first time having Ghanaian food, very interesting taste. Everything was made spicy!! so if you're sensitive to spicy food, this would not be the place. We decided to dine in, you order your food at the counter and take a seat. We ordered a few items to share and also their dessert in a cup which i didn't get a name.#5 - Fufuo & Chicken Soup#9 - Awaakye & Fish and Meat#12 - Atseke#17 - Fried chicken with fried rice#22 - Spicy Khebob#5 - I would have imagined that this dish would come with something else, like rice? but nope, you eat it with your hands. The center blob is like mashed potatoes but thicker, and chicken is chicken. Kinda tastes like curry had made love to tom yum soup. They also give you a side of water in a big bowl so you can wash your fingers. #9 - This was the most random dish that we ordered, lol spaghetti noodles on the side with some weird orange thing, the beef that was in there was very tender and shredded like pot roast meat. There was also a small piece of fried fish in the mix but because of the sauce that they covered it with, it was soggy. There was also an egg and #12 - Fried fish but it came out kinda soggy but it was delrishes. This was also served with cassavas. #17 - Fried rice with fried chicken, the fried rice tasted like any bland Chinese fried rice, it was very bland and no flavoring.#22 - The kabobs were really tender and flavorful. It's a must try.The dessert in a cup was very sour, it has milk and sour cream as one of its ingredients, I forget what the rest were but this was no where near being sweet. This place seems to be more of a carry out joint than dine in, overall it was ok, it's an experience."

Kitchen Near You

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (60) • $$

"I have been to Kitchen Near You many times n a decade and it never disappoints! I love the music and ambience of the restaurant. I come here to eat their Soya and Jellof rice only. And I always dine in. I will one day try their fish. The food is freshly cooked. I love the soya meat. Great flavor never dry to me. It comes with raw white onion which is awesome. I love the powder spice that it comes with. I always ask for extra powder because it's so Spicy. The jellof rice is good in flavor and taste."

Zuri Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.4 (10)

"I got introduced to Suya while out one night and now I cannot get enough of it. Jason, the owner of Zuri makes the best Suya in DC. I've got everyone hooked. And it is so good I try an hour to get it."

Swahili Village

★★★★☆ 4.2 (512) • $$$

"Walked in on a Saturday night. This location is a little more lax and not as busy as the DC location. I've been here a few times and normally the food is great. This time they burned the rice and the flavor of the jollof was off. We ordered the goat stew with jollof, plantain, and cabbage as the sides. The goat stew was flavorful a delicious and there was a good amount of meat in the stew so I was very pleased. I will say although the jollof did come out burned the waitress was very kind and accommodating. She brought us a new bowl of jollof and said if it still didn't taste up to par she would bring out a different side. The new bowl was mildly better so we stuck with it to not give her difficult time. The Samosas are a MUST TRY. They also have two delicious sauces that come with the samosa a really yummy pepper sauce and sweet sauce. The parking lot can make it difficult to get a spot. Goat stew 4/5Plantain 4/5Cabbage 3.5/5Jollof 2.5/5 Chai Tea 5/5 Samosa 5/5Overall, I will still continue coming to this establishment. Swahili was the original restaurant that showed Traditional African food meeting class. They food a way to standardize the quality of the food so that a majority of the time no matter which chain you go to the food quality is the same. They also bring the vibes with great drinks and music! The other African restaurants are only now catching up."

African Palace Restaurant & Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (46) • $$

"I got this random craving for African food, not having ever tried African food before. No, I'm not pregnant.I did some research and found pretty good reviews about this place. I had a stressful workday so I decided to reward myself with some delivery for a late lunch. I ordered via Postmates and it arrived 5 minutes sooner than originally estimated. The food was still hot when it arrived. Jollof Rice with Fish: The rice with the tomato stew was just the flavor profile I was craving. The inside of the meaty fish was cooked perfectly. However, the outside had lost its crispiness by the time I started eating probably because of the steam generated in the container. I do wish I had more of that stewed tomato sauce as well. It was just a lot of rice and meat with not enough stew. They serve a portion that is big enough for two to share. I ate half and saved the other half for later.Pepper Soup with Goat: The pepper soup is spicy! Not just "pepper spicy," but also "spices spicy." There was plenty of goat and a lot of tendon-y, tender pieces which I love! There was nothing else in the soup but goat, a pepper, and spices. It is definitely more liquid like a soup, not a stew like I was expecting. Still delicious. I also ate the rest of this as another meal. I just threw some kale and corn in it to make it more of a meal.I would definitely get this again. Hopefully the next time I am craving this, it will be safe to dine in again."

Golf Ultra Lounge

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (45) • $$

"To begin, I heard many good things about this place as a lounge and decided to stop in for dinner (we are a family with young children). We went to Golf Ultra Lounge for dinner prior to COVID, so this review is for dine-in service before lounge hours. The only place to sit and eat besides the bar are the booths. We needed to wipe the area prior to settling in. The tables are on the smaller side, so it made eating a little difficult because of how far you needed to reach for your meal and the limited space to spread the dishes (Full disclosure, a child was present). The food was good. We ordered the double portion of Beef Suya, Egusi soup w/ fufu, and Jollof. I usually ask how the dishes are prepared because of the different styles. The waitress had to check in with the chef because apparently the preparation differs depending on who is cooking that day. She also spent most of the time at the bar with the two other customers, so our service wasn't as fast (considering the lounge was near empty). The portions were large and filling. The drinks were canned sodas, rather than drinks on tap. Lowered 2 stars because of cleanliness and customer service."

Spicy Water African Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (32)

"When I saw there was an Ivorian spot nearby, I had to give it a shot. First off, the food is good and I won't deny that. I think it's a bit overpriced for the portion size because a lot of west African restaurants are a bit pricey which is normal because the time and effort it takes to put the dishes together. I understand the process. Maybe I'm just greedy and want more food. Service is a bit lacking and that's my only complaint. You have to walk into a hot, smoky kitchen to order and there's an expectation that you already know what you want and there's not much explanation about the dishes. It's not the kind of place that you come to learn about the cuisine, just to consume and that's fine but not winning the owners/proprietors any bonus points. The bissap didn't hit well especially for the price. The plantains would've been better if they weren't overcooked. He also could've told me that the dish would have plantains on it and I could've saved myself from ordering a side. That was a little shady. I'd go back to give my west African friends a taste of home when they visit but I'm not in a rush."

Queensway Restaurant & Catering

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (41) • $$

"I'm a little disappointed this visit. This is my favorite spot for West African food. The food lacked flavor but was overwhelmed with spice. It was so spicy that it was almost not palatable. Usually there is spice, but is muted.. Kind of like a kick. This was so overwhelming that it was more like a knock out. Also, the meat was not flavorful and was tough. I'm not sure if it's under new ownership or the cooks are different, but this is not what I'm used to and I've been coming here for years. Please go light with the red pepper flakes and taste the food before you serve it. Everything did look good, sadly it did not taste as good as it looked.I also saw the lady put a pot on the very dirty kitchen floor to clean it. This place has definitely gone downhill; no longer my favorite."

Miya Lounge

★★★★☆ 4 (67) • $$

"This is a review after my second time having food from this establishment. The first time, I was like this is soooo good. It was a soft taco. It's their own version of a taco with rice, chicken or beef, cheese and vegetables. I love veggies, so I was disappointed the second time I ordered when more rice and less vegetables greeted my tongue. I knew something was missing. Took a look and saw few green or yellow (onions). Now, the pizza was just as DELICIOUS as the first time I had it. The sautéed greens were a bit pricey but very tasty. Yes, I highly recommend and will go again."

After 12 Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (12)

"I randomly passed by this place and decided to grab some food bc I been craving this cuisine. The lady who took my order was so sweet and friendly. I initially wanted jerk chicken but they were out of rice and peas, so I ordered the peanut butter soup. It came with plain white rice and I got it spicy... OMG, it was so good. Only reason they didn't get 5 stars is bc of their pricing... My meal was like $19 and it could have used a tad bit more meat, but taste wise, I was super pleased! I will definitely be visiting again... PS, I ate the food before taking pics Smh..."

Rahama African Restaurant

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (51)

"There's something nostalgic for me about being at Rahama that takes me back to Ghana.Perhaps it's the service that feels like a welcome home from that one aunt or uncle that you just know us going to have something to say or maybe it's the smell of ginger and spices that greet you the moment you approach the door.What is undeniable is this: you wont find Ghanaian food at this quality and taste anywhere else in the DMV. Theres so much range in the food offerings that it would be a disservice to come here and just order jollof. Try something served with soup, try the juices, go for the waakye and i promise you wont be disappointed."

Taste Budds

★★★★☆ 3.6 (44) • $$

"I wish I could've recorded the interaction between me & whom I assumed was the owner when I walked into this establishment. He was sitting in a chair, very relaxed so when I walked in I was waiting him to greet me, ask me what I wanted to order...but I got a WHAT! OK, so I said I would like to order a jerk chicken sandwich & champagne cola. My total was $9.54. I gave him a $20 (mind you this was just like within seconds) he turned to me & says what did you give me...a $20...my food was ready in seconds, OK you gain points for that, but you lose points for my sandwich being slightly hot (temperature) especially when I was dining in. Overall the sandwich was OK. My bestii came & got a small cassava leaf stew with rice and she let me taste it...it was actually pretty tasty but I've never had it anywhere else so I don't have a frame of reference.Don't take my word...try it for yourself"