I am still eating. This food is amazing. The grilled salmon, lamb shoulder, sautéed vegetables,…read moreseasoned rice and mango/pineapple juice is exceptional! I am dancing in my seat! What is in these red onions!!!!!!! YUMMY!

The food at Nailah's is delightfully simple and straightforward -- perfectly grilled meats served…read morewith soft rice or sweet plantains. I loved the grilled chicken and lamb -- juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked just right. The tilapia was a bit underwhelming, mainly because the fish itself has a bit of a muddy aftertaste. Pair it with a sweet and tangy Bissap -- a vibrant sorrel and pineapple juice -- and the whole meal easily scores an 8.5/10. I also really liked the cozy wooden hut vibe of Nailah's Kitchen. The restaurant is spacious, with plenty of tables and chairs, and the red, green, and yellow lights make the whole place feel just as colorful as the dishes they serve. Service was okay, but it's definitely a spot worth visiting for the food.

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 finally found the wild fruit I was missing for decades. Senegalese call it maad and Gambians call…read moreit Kaba. Its seeds that's seasoned with salt and pepper, but they over charge for it, yes I bought one, but it was so small, I was shocked, and that explains probably why it doesn't sell as much. The next snack was the mango seasoned with salt and pepper, that was awesome, and the size was great as well. I also ordered cheb-jann but the rice was overwhelming seasoned with that dried fish or stuff that gives it a tangy taste and a unique aroma. The fish and veggies were perfect. Now, the grilled lamb wasn't as great, the lamb wasn't tender and there was no taste to it. Even though they claimed to have seasoned it, I couldn't taste any seasoning. But their fataya is the absolute best. The way they make it, soft, tender, filled with seasoned meaty sauce. Yummy.

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!)

Bintou was absolutely amazing! From the moment we sat down, she was so warm, welcoming, and…read moregenuinely friendly. She made us feel right at home and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed. The food was just as incredible!!! We ordered their chicken and lamb dibi combo, fish fataya and their jollof! Everything came out perfectly and tasted amazing. You can really tell there's care put into both the service and the kitchen. If you're dining here, definitely ask for Bintou. She made our experience unforgettable. We'll definitely be back more often!

The food was great. All the dishes were super flavorful, the beef was a bit tough but everything…read moreelse was great. The service is abit slow however, they only had one wait staff when we went. There's plenty of seating and pretty casual. I'd comeback again for some west African foods again.

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!

The food is good however, it's not worth the price they're asking for. As you can see this is a…read morebasic dish over the years the portions have gotten smaller and more expensive,This is the worst I seen. The liberty Road location is a carry out located at the end of a strip mall. After 15 yrs I believe it's time for me to stop patronizing this restaurant.

they portion of the food is little now , it's was very sorry fr the price of 30 dollars ! Go back…read moreto the portions yall were serving at first or you will loose profit

Amazing! Happened to be in the area and saw the restaurant and took a chance. I am sorry to…read moredisagree from the other recent reviews here. But, we all have our opinions. This food was just great! My husband and I have dined worldwide and I'm not exaggerating. I consider him a picky eater. The fish soya, egusi, turkey wings (my husband had), and jollof were extremely flavorful. Have to say we do like spice. The staff were polite and even boxed up our meals after we dined in. That is hard to find anywhere these days! And they were clean with good music. Give them a try.

The Egusi was good. The portions are extremely small. I am willing to go back and try other things…read moreon the menu. But the prices and the portions are off putting.

Roger Miller Restaurant is a cozy spot with amazing food and a friendly vibe. The dishes are full…read moreof flavor, especially their West African specialties, and the portions leave you satisfied without feeling stuffed. It's the kind of place where you feel at home while enjoying something a little different. Follow my IG account for Curated Google Maps list for brunch, happy hours, rooftops, parks, wineries & more in the DMV area: @yourdmvbestie

Warning: this place is not for everyone. Don't go here on a date, don't go with kids, don't go if…read moreyou are on a rush and don't go if you feel entitled. This is a very humble establishment that runs on African time but serves really authentic cuisine. Go here solely for the food. Better if you can do a take out order. I had grilled lamb with spinach, jollof rice and sweet plantains. Just amazing. I also did a take out order of Ndolle (goat with some bitter leaf gravy). Loved it. There are too many issues with the restaurant. Outdated ambience, super super slow service, difficulty communicating with the staff which resulted in some extra side dishes I ended up paying for, their website doesn't work, the prices they charged were a bit more than what was on the menu (basically outdated menus) and the list simply goes on. Inspite of all these issues, I would still go there because none of those issues seemed intentional. I didn't see foul play. The manager/owner Patrick and the server/cashier Agbenfa both seemed naive and humble. They tried to make sure I enjoyed the food. I also feel I may have gotten lucky because the food that was served to me was hot. (Not cold or room temp like some of the others mentioned) I went on a Friday night. I would have to try a few more times before judging if the food is consistent. But the two entrees and the three sides I tried were all phenomenal. It also helps if you know what you are getting but I like to try new things especially when I am going to authentic places and I don't mind taking small risks. Oh the portions were huge. When it took 30 mins for the lady to come take my order, I was all set to leave the place and was prepared for a 1star experience as I started reading the reviews. But I'm glad my patience served me well. I wasn't in a rush. It was a lazy Friday evening. Lazy enough to stick around long enough to try their food.

Food is just nasty. Please listen to the reviews. Save your money…read more Ordered the cassava leaf soup and it was barely any cassava leaf in it. Just oil and spice. Cassava leaf soup is supposed to be green. They gave me this red oily mess. Pepper soup was thicker than I am used to. Poorly made. This food doesn't deserve one single star.

The taste of the food has improved. However, I went two days…read morein a row, just to see if the food would change and it's description. What do I mean by this? First off I've been to numerous ethnic restaurants, that serve goat meat. Everyone from Indian, Jamaican, actually all West Indies, and other Nigerian, restaurants in Randallstown, including Senegalese on York Road. The portion size in this restaurant in comparison to what it cost? Is absolutely ridiculous. I ordered GOAT this past weekend, and I got two big bones with a tiny portion of meat attached to each one, and that was that. Their jollof rice, the vegetable and plantain was as it should be. So the following day, I went back, and I advised them that I got mostly Bone in my meal. Only to be snickered at by the elderly woman, and a gentleman who was picking up food stating , "goat has a lot of bones." All of which I understand clearly because I fix my own goat meat at home, as well as buy a lot of it at other restaurants. However, these other restaurants insure that you get meat, alongside those bones. Essentially what I purchased? Was a vegetarian meal with meat gravy and bones, without the meat. So the next day, I went back and tried to deal with them again (*I must note, that over 7 years ago, when I first tried this food, the jollof rice was much more spicy, however, the meat was much tougher.). So the following day, I got the jollof rice again, only this time I got it with the Beef. Which was the same day, the elderly lady snickered at me with the customer. She stated "Beef doesn't have so many bones. (Of which I know fully), so try that." I went with her recommendation. However, this time, there were two very tiny pieces of beef inside of this food, of which I paid $14 for! The beef that was inside of there was no more than 2" x 2" per piece. I truly believe, that this restaurant, though has been operating here in America for years, is still moving off of what they would get back in the motherland. That doesn't work here in America. For $14? I should've had NO LESS, than four pieces of those little tiny pieces of meat. Then, if we double back to the day before, with the Bones? This restaurant is definitely not worth the money that it charges for what I paid for! Because the GOAT, cost me $16 and some change when it was only worth approximately $10. If you go out Randallstown to the Nigerian restaurants over there off of liberty Road, just Google them, you will see that their portions are massive, and are absolutely worth the price that they charge for them. Or,, go to the Senegalese restaurant on York Road, and their food is absolutely worth every single penny that they charge. The service, atmosphere, ambience, and patronism is absolutely spectacular there. This restaurant? I don't know how they survive, they must have a loyal African following. That is used to such very tiny tiny portions of meat. They give you a lot of rice, and a lot of plantain, but virtually no meat for what they charging for. I hate to give them one star, but they truly, and absolutely deserve one star for that food. I will post pictures of the food, as today is Monday, October 24, 2023, and I still have yet to eat the food. Because I'm actually sick, over paying that money, and getting virtually nothing for it. I truly would like other African-Americans to patronize our African brothers and sisters restaurants, however, I'm not being spoiled, or entitled, when I tell you, you cannot serve a person a bunch of bones, and expect that to be OK. You cannot charge people 16/$14 for food, and virtually getting no meat. If I was a vegetarian? That might be OK. However, I'm a meat eater, and there are definitely other restaurants that will put this one to shame when it comes to the true taste of African/Nigerian/Senegalese food. Because they don't even make their food spicy the way it supposed to be any longer! ** I actually still have the two big bones in the other dish as well. I will attempt to upload that on another post.

UberEats review…read more Service: given the distance of the restaurant, the order took a bit long but it was packaged well so nothing spilled and the food was still still fresh and warm. Dish: I ordered the spice wings with a side of jollof rice and spinach Efo-Riro. OMG! So let's start with the wings, the flavor on these wings were the right balance between rich spices and touch of sweetness. There was a hint of honey lingering on my tongue after it was greeted by a strong spicy flavor. Adding to this, the wings were fried to perfection with crispy skin resting on the top and smooth white meat down to the bone. AMAZING! The jollof rice was stellar! And while I do not know much about the perfect preparation for this dish to review if this is the best, I've had a few from various West African countries and can say that this one had that grainy texture with just the right spices mixed in. The spinach efo-riro was SO good. I honestly could have had a plate of this by itself and my taste buds would still be pleased. Overall, this place is very generous with their serving sizes. Well portioned, beautifully prepared, seasoned to perfection, and a sure trip down culture lane! I enjoyed it so much.

I tried the salmon with jollof rice and spinach. I'd always wanted to try it, but I'm not sure I…read moreliked it. The spinach tasted frozen, and the seasoning was way too overpowering. I probably wouldn't go back. Customer service was good. when I called the woman that answered was very nice and attentive to my questions .

Great Upscale African/Gambian Restaurant in the heart of DC. I was able to get parking right…read moreoutside of the restaurant because of the day and time I went (less busy). The restaurant aesthetics were STUNNING! However, the bathroom needs a renovation. FOOD/DRINKS: The mocktail I had was refreshing and very delicious. I want to thank the owner for the excellent service, experience, and recommendations. I ordered the 3-courrse Tasting Menu. The fufu and okra were okay. The shrimp appetizer was delicious, but the sauce was a bit spicy. For my entree, I had the Gambian Jollof rice which was okay and the oxtail stew, which was so good. Lastly, the owner recommended the bread pudding cake with pecan ice-cream. That was SO, SO, SO DELICIOUS!!!! The overall experience: 10/10 except the bathroom, which was spacious but not as clean and stylish as I would have expected. That was a 5/10. Want more authentic opinions? Check out my video reviews and more on my various platforms: CocoaAlmondJoy/CocoasJoy

Jerk chicken wings was very wet would not recommend. The fries were ok tasted better with ketchup…read more The steak was mid. Place was cute service decent. The floral wall cute