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.

It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't the best. I've personally had better Senegalese food than this…read more The service wasn't that great either. I ordered the: Fataya Beef 5/5 Tiebou Dine White, Wékh (fish & broken rice) 3.5/5 Dibi (jollof & lamb) 3.5/5 Cassava Leaf 3.5/5 Juices hibiscus and ginger 5/5 Overall I'll keep trying other African spots. This won't be my top pick. The price was like $24.99 for each entree and I feel like you can get other nicer restaurants in the area for better pricing and quality. Coming from one West African to another. The food doesn't have any spice a mild flavor. They give you pepper sauce on the side. The ambiance is very casual!

I was excited to try this place out as I haven't had Senegalese food before!…read more I ordered the okra soup and the ginger juice. The juice was great, the ginger tasted of great quality and was very spicy, but was mellowed by the pineapple. They sell other juices in bottles at the counter as well. The food on the other hand was a little disappointing. The okra soup came with rice, the soup, and a small dish of pepper sauce. The rice was very hard and dry, which made it difficult to chew. The flavor of the soup was okay, but there was a lot of bone fragments and a thick layer of oil on top, which I wasn't a fan of. The pepper sauce was very good though, it was extremely spicy and had an addicting flavor. If they sold a jar of it, I would buy it. If I came again, I would try their other juices, but probably skip the food.

Highly recommend this spot! My absolute favorite item on the menu was the Veggie Shitto…read moreFlatbread...it has plantain on it and it's heavenly. Come hungry, because the portion sizes are generous, you definitely get your money's worth. The service was attentive and friendly, and the ambiance is adorable (drums as chairs? Yes please!). Here's what I ordered: * Shitto Flatbread - 5/5 (must-try) * Olehleh Black-Eyed Pea Tamales - 2/5 (not my fave) * Jollof Couscous - 5/5 * Yassa (Fish) - 6/5 (seriously, it was that good) Can't wait to go back!

My review is for takeout (delivery) as I haven't yet dined in. So I can't speak to ambiance,…read moreseating, etc. I've had it twice this year and both experiences have been good. A favorite is the Peanut Butter Chu and Chicken Afra. And for my dinner crew, there werent any major complaints. Flavor was there and quality. The one thing was around the desserts. Because we ordered via third-party app, I think the cake was subbed for whatever was available and not specifically we ordered. But not a major miss. Overall, delicious food and good portions. If you're in the Takoma Park area and having a taste for some warming West African cuisine, definitely check them out!

don't club here the dj only plays French music and always plays French music in an African club…read morethough the dj sucks

I have been to Kitchen Near You many times n a decade and it never disappoints! I love the music…read moreand 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.

Not a huge food of Nigerian food outside of my house but jodeem has made me a believer. The food is…read moreamazing the jollof the rice and stew the chicken everything is so flavorful and seasoned well. Their spinach is so good truly nothing that I can complain about I love everything from here. The owners are so sweet and they are always working and supporting each other. Probably the best Nigerian food in the dmv area

100% their food has STEPPED UP!!! I've been here more than a handful of times. My 1st encounter was…read moremany years ago when they first opened. HATED IT then, but I gave it another shot (well, many now), and I'm so glad I did. Recently went there for lunch and did takeout of what I enjoy the most: white rice and stew with chicken and spinach (nothing spicy, please). The portions are LARGE; the food is well seasoned and very tasty. The location is within a mall, decor is takeout style, nothing spectacular. It's a small place with a huge sign. I usually take my food to go. They have small eating tables inside and outside (inside the mall) if that makes sense. Their service is decent. They always allow me to test some items to ensure it's not too spicy. They are nice, not welcoming, but not mean. Their faces always have a perplexed look like they are trying to figure you out and not judge you (scrunched up face). As you're ordering, you can also take a quick peek behind the staff serving you to see what and how they cook the food. I like that. You pay behind a glass wall, but they bring your food out directly through a side door. Overall, this place deserves 5 stars!

Arrived at 1:45 and the restaurant opens at 1 on Sundays. My boyfriend and I tried to order the…read morejerk chicken and beef patties, but both were not ready. We were able to order the curry chicken and curry goat with jallof rice. Then we asked about the fried plantains, but that wasn't available either. The interior of the restaurant is not very appealing, but it seems like more of a takeout place. The curry chicken was flavorful, but had more small bone pieces than expected. The curry goat was also tasty. We especially enjoyed the jallof rice. The portions were decent for the prices. Overall, since half of the menu was not ready almost an hour after opening time, it deters us from wanting to return again. We were look ingforward to trying the beef patty and jerk chicken as they are foods that Jamaica is known for but we were disappointed that they weren't available. Maybe arrive 2 hour after opening time if you want everything on the menu to be available.

This place is soo good! Went to check them out for lunch and was in love with the flavors and…read moreoptions there. The service was good - fast and communicated well. The place has a few seating options but recommend takeout. We tried the beef patty, brown stew check, and curry chicken. 50/10 recommend for all of it!!!! Will definitely be returning.

Randomly stopped here looking for suya. The suya was perfect. The customer service was great too…read morePrecious was a pleasure to meet.

Egisu soup wasn't flavorful. Yam is a little on the softer side. 25 dollars. Do have the meat in…read morethem.

I've been coming to Koite Grill for years - especially back when I lived down the street and it…read morenever misses. I've tried just about everything on their menu, and it sparked such a love for Senegalese food that I ended up taking a trip to Senegal last year...yes, it's that good. The family who runs this place is incredibly sweet, welcoming, and somehow never forgets a face. I bring friends and family any chance I get...partly to share, partly because I need everyone to understand the hype! And I can absolutely confirm Senegal indeed makes THEE best Jollof (I mean they did create it!)

Service - outstanding. The young ma at the front desk answered all questions very politely and was…read moreapproachable. He was able to describe flavors to help us make our choices. Food - Good AF. So good, that I'm in the car, headed back to the SAME PLACE I ATE AT LAST SUNDAY! The only negative - it was freezing inside. Like eating in my bubble coat, nose running, cold.

Ah ah so THIS is what we are doing now in the DMV? A whole WEST AFRICAN BUFFET??…read more Listen ehn, I have been to Jollof Etc before for regular dinner so I already knew the standard of food there is not play play. But seeing them attempt this buffet concept for Valentine's Day, Easter Sunday (when I went), and now again for Mother's Day this Sunday? I actually respect the initiative Everybody is always shouting rubbish this ____, and rubbish that ___ meanwhile OUR OWN cultural foods are sitting right here in Silver Spring looking delicious and full of flavor. When I say all the staples were THERE, I mean THEY WERE THERE Amala Moi moi Pepper soup Jollof rice Fried rice Everything hot, fresh, flavorful and tasting like somebody's mother entered that kitchen with warning And can we discuss the drinks please?? Non alcoholic but SWEET, refreshing and pairing perfectly with all the food. Very family friendly atmosphere too. You can bring auntie, uncle, cousins, everybody Now let me tell the truth small because you know I don't lie for reviews The wait time? Hmmm. Table organization? They can improve that one too because people were kinda just standing around confused at moments. BUT no wahala this is still a new venture for them and honestly I can already see the vision. The most important thing for me? Their service was AMAZING and they accepted feedback very well instead of doing attitude. That part matters. I actually want to see this succeed because we need more innovative African food experiences in the DMV that push our cuisine to the forefront instead of acting like only tacos and burgers exist outside Jollof Etc Silver Spring, Maryland

Customer service at the Hyattsville Jollof Etc. location is abysmal. Foluke, the…read morereceptionist/hostess, is extremely rude and unprofessional. She lacks basic manners, phone etiquette, and respect for patrons. She even hung up the phone when I called to confirm an order that I had called in and paid for in advance - an order of $200+! Even if it was $2, you don't address anyone patronizing your restaurant in that manner. I would recommend trying the Silver Spring location where the receptionist/hostess is far more polite, respectful, and committed to finding a resolution.

We had a great anniversary dinner at Elmina. We brought our baby with us, and they were able to…read morestore the stroller while we kept the car seat at the table. The service was very good and friendly. The decor inside is modern and stylish. We were seated at a half booth table, which was perfect. Usually, we opt for a tasting menu, but the Elmina tasting menu is on the steeper side price-wise ($265 per person), so we opted for à la carte. We spent about $260 total, had a surplus of food, and felt like we got to try a lot of the menu. Some of the highlights included the Zaalouk dip, the crab fried rice, and the kebabs! The food was excellent and tasty, but I think we both agreed it did not "blow our minds" like some other similar caliber restaurants do. The flavors were wonderful. I really enjoyed the coconut curry dish with prawns. Overall, we were very pleased with the food and would recommend this restaurant for a special occasion. It was also awesome to try Ghanaian food! I love plantains, so this was a hit for me!!

There's no way you'll ever leave Elmina still hungry! My family definitely over ordered, as the…read morelarge plates are a shareable size for 2 to even 3 people depending how hungry you are. The Smashed Avocados with plantain chips were a table favorite. The waakye had oxtail that contained a good amount of meat. The oysters were good however the hibiscus mignonette was a bit overpowering which took away from the oysters natural taste. The decor and layout of this restaurant is beautiful. It's great for a dinner reservation.