I was craving authentic African food, and I found this place that wasn't too far from my house…read moreThe flavor of the food is amazing. The oxtail was amazingly cooked and the plantains were delicious too. I highly recommend getting FuFu with the oxtail because the combination is the best. I will definitely be coming back here and bringing some friends. Sabina is an amazing woman and so friendly.

What a gem! Lovely Cameroonian restaurant that also has some Caribbean and other African dishes…read more Very welcoming service. It is a hole in the wall but the food is delicious and flavorful. We tried and really enjoyed the chicken in bitterleaf sauce with gaffi (cassava) fufu, goat stew with stewed cabbage, and a salmon pastie. All were hits for the family, including our toddler. I really liked the bitterleaf sauce and the goat stew.

I got this random craving for African food, not having ever tried African food before. No, I'm not…read morepregnant. 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.

The food was delicious and spicy. The staff were kind and quick. I went here twice in one week…read moreduring my visit to the area.

Not many people talk about this place especially when they pass through the spot! The food is made…read morefresh and they would show you before they bag it up to make sure everything is correct! I ordered the oxtails and it was delicious with the plantains and rice! For the rice, you get to decide if you want white, yellow, or rice and beans. I chose white for both. I also got my sister jerk chicken and the size was worth the cheap price!

PSA the correct address is 135 S Cameron St, not the one listed on Yelp. It's close enough but you…read moredon't wanna be like me and accidentally walk in a Mexican restaurant just to be told there's no African food there. Food was good, was surprised how flaky the beef patty ($3 each) crust was and how flavorful the filling was. Got the oxtail with rice and plantains, very tender and well seasoned. Was only a bit salty at the end when it was just the rice drenched in the sauce but loved the rest of it. The veggie garnish and plantains on top were delicious as well. Pretty inexpensive yet still quality food! Would get beef patty again and try other dishes when I get the chance next time!

Baby, baby, baby! Excellent Nigerian food served cafeteria style - and newbies can get tastes…read morebefore they order. I got a little bit of everything, and ate it all. Very yummy!

Loved nearly all of the food and have to give a special shoutout to their hibiscus drink. Their…read morechef has blessed hands and makes very delicious food. I walked in with my fiance hoping to try their food to cater my upcoming wedding. I loved everything I tasted and can't wait to eat here again!

First things first. This is the only African restaurant in the DMV that boasts the Best Acheke…read morehands down! Don't believe me? Ask the folks who come all the way from Philly for it. Have your tried the Jollof rice and fish with plantains? Now this is a number one recommendation for non-Africans venturing into the African food space... Do yourself a favor and just try it ... one time! . If you are the adventurous type or just want to experience African cuisine, then try the Cassava and potato leaves dish... I would rant and rave or tell you about the health benefits of these African dishes but I'd let you be the judge of that. Now, beware of naysayers crying the place down and do your own diligence... But also, appreciate the fact it is a family business in the true sense of the term where you must understand you are neither walking into, nor is the place advertised as a fine dining restaurant... Period. ‍ My advice ? Focus on the quality of the food and it's value... and wait on the soon-to-be opened fine dining experience of this establishment... coz within the next two years, don't be surprised to find Le Madingue among the likes of VOLT and refurbished into an African cuisine masterpiece ... After-all, they possess the first mover advantage.. and by then, you would have fallen in love with the ONLY Authentic African Food restaurant in Frederick... But for now, Chow Down to Deliciousness !!

Great food and amazing service and great people and amazing location great fufu and pepper soupread more

The food is always great. We get the jollof rice, chicken or beef, and yam porridge. Sometimes my…read morehusband gets the fufu with the different soups. It's never a miss. The portions are big. I spread the yam porridge to eat over 3 days. It is pretty pricey. We always use door dash.

Delicious authentic Nigerian food with great flavor and generous portions. The staff was friendly,…read moreand the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Highly recommend the jollof rice and suya. Definitely worth visiting again!

If you are wanting to make your taste buds come alive then you must try the Spice Kitchen... the…read morearoma when you walk inside is Heavenly and to top it off Angel is there with her exceptional customer service skills to offer up suggestions when you need to make a choice! What to try? Well I WILL try it all... because Will will also help you out... your biggest decision is the spice level because all of the dishes so far have not disappointed! My favorites are the rice plantain and stew... but those Wings are definitely AMAZING!!

After a long day of getting my locs retwisted nearby, I decided to stop here for dinner on my way…read morehome. I didn't realize where the restaurant was located beforehand, so I was a little surprised when I arrived. It's in a very urban area, which may or may not matter depending on your comfort level. There was a decent amount of seating inside if you choose to dine in. The restaurant was okay in terms of cleanliness, but personally, I'd opt for takeout. I originally planned to eat inside but changed my mind once I got there. Unfortunately, the customer service wasn't the best. I wasn't greeted when I walked in, and when I received my order, the takeout container wasn't fully closed and was placed halfway into the bag. I'm not sure if it was just an oversight, but it didn't leave the best first impression. Now, the food, that's where they won me over. Everything was well-seasoned, and the suya had just the right amount of spice. They were out of the vegetable I originally wanted, but I'm actually glad I tried the corn because it was absolutely delicious. And that suya butter sauce? It was the star of the meal! Overall, while the location and customer service weren't my favorite, the food was flavorful enough that I'd come back if I were in the area and craving suya.

Authentic and amazing Ghanaian food. The fufu and peanut…read morebutter soup and the waakye are to die for. Great value and great service.

A place where you can find jollof rice AND Jamaican beef patties? Sign me up!…read more The exterior is unassuming but the interior is bright, clean, and the service is polite and attentive. Kudos to the owner for being such a delight! I ordered jollof rice with chicken and a beef patty (of course). Both were excellent but I have to shower the jollof rice with praise. As a Nigerian American, the struggle to find good jollof is real. I have to say that this Ghanian style jollof was quite good. I won't get into a whole thing about which country has the best jollof but I enjoyed this iteration quite a bit. I highly recommend checking out KSB when you're near Parkville.

I love Calabash! I believe they are one of the best Ghanaian restaurants in the DMV. What I love…read morethe most is that they serve palm wine in an actual calabash. To start, we got kelewele, which is seasoned ripe plantains. A Ghanaian staple, and my fave! For my entree, I ordered jolly with fried fish. It came with red stew, and I got shito, a spicy pepper sauce, to add to my meal. Everything was delicious! It's been years since I've last patronized this business, but I'm glad the taste has been consistent.

I got the pleasure of learning about Calabash and experiencing their Ghanian cuisine on a Sunday…read moreafternoon and I thoroughly enjoyed. Calabash African Cuisine is an intimate and cute establishment that offers great customer service. And the food, the food was absolutely delicious! I ordered the Suya and Waakye, which took my tastebuds back to the delicious dishes my second family always cooked for festivities. I also got the opportunity to try my friend's entree, which was the Banku with the Peanut Soup. Needless to say, the food was flavored and cooked perfectly. Whenever, I'm craving some goodT Ghanian food, I'm glad that I now have a go to... Calabash.

This was my 1st time trying Nigerian food and the service was great along with the food. the staff…read morewas very helpful with finding me something to ease my way into trying something new so far so good can't wait to try other items I haven't had so far.

This place has gotten crazy expensive and the portions have gotten smaller. The large suya used to…read morecome in a pizza box, now it's a small to-go container that's half filled with tomatoes and onions to throw you off. It's literally the same amount of meat as the smaller size just with vegetables and a higher price tag. The egusi was full of oil and lacked flavor. I came when they opened but somehow the meat pies weren't going to be ready for another two hours and there was no puff puff. Sigh!!