As a DMV African restaurant connoisseur, I take pride in discovering spots I've never heard of. So…read moreimagine my surprise driving past Flora Restaurant, a place that has apparently existed for over 20 years, and I had no idea it was there. Naturally, I had to stop in for lunch, especially since I've been wanting to try cassava leaves for the first time. Let's start with the space. The decor is simple, small, and honestly a bit dated. Very much giving 90s era gaudy with a slideshow playing above the bar highlighting the owner's credentials and accomplishments. Not terrible, just... okayyyy. Now let's get into the experience. When I walked in, there was NO ONE there to greet me. No host. No server. Nothing. I sat alone for a full 10 minutes. Completely alone. Eventually, I heard movement in the back and had to call out for someone. The owner finally came forward. I recognized her from the slideshow. She told me she saw me enter... which immediately made me wonder: why didn't you greet me then? Customer service was essentially nonexistent. My presence felt more like an interruption than a welcomed potential customer. She explained she was finishing a large catering order, which I can respect, but acknowledgment costs nothing. I asked what type of African restaurant it was, which somehow seemed to offend her. Instead of simply answering, she directed me to her slideshow and began referencing her international training and experience. For context, Africa is a continent, not a country. Asking for clarification is a normal question. I told her I had read good reviews and was excited to try cassava leaves for the first time. I asked if the dish was spicy. She responded, "All African food is spicy." That is simply not true. She then said the cassava leaves might be too spicy for me. I asked if I could taste a small sample to see if I could tolerate the spice. She refused and said she doesn't give samples. At that point, I expressed that I had specifically stopped in because I was excited to try something new. Instead of meeting that curiosity with warmth, she continued emphasizing how long her restaurant has been open and how it outlasted the business next door. Impressive longevity, yes. But hospitality matters. Unfortunately, I never got the chance to try the food. The interaction left me feeling more like a nuisance than a guest. As much as I wanted that cassava leaves experience, the cocky energy and lack of basic customer service made it hard to stay. So, no food review this time. Just an experience review. Will I return... for the plot? Closure? Maybe. Because one thing about me, I will find out if that cassava leaves is worth the attitude.

I loved the food here, it reminds me of back home. The guy was helpful and nice. Even gave me a…read morebowl to try some of my food before I went home. I will definitely come back and try the rest of the menu. Price is actually better than some places I've been to.

My people...don't judge this place by the way it looks, o! I've driven past Rahama Ghanaian…read moreRestaurant plenty of times, and heard about it's food, I finally thought, "Let me go and see for myself." Now, when you walk inside...hmmm. Don't come looking for fine dining. The place is old, worn, and very simple. It's giving neighborhood carryout with a few round and square tables instead of a fancy restaurant. The décor has definitely seen better days. But let me tell you something...the crowd doesn't lie. I came around lunch time on a Thursday, and there were about 15 people inside. For a small mom-and-pop restaurant, that's saying something. Good food will always bring people back. When I went to order, I told the lady at the counter, "I heard the food is good, but the reviews I read says the service is slow." Ei! She laughed and said, "Who said that?" Then she pointed around the restaurant and reminded me how busy they were. The auntie wasn't having it! She was friendly, playful, and very welcoming. I ordered the Fufu with Okra Soup (#6) and the Fish with Jollof Rice (#7), swapping the banku for jollof. Now tell me why my food came out in about 15 minutes! As she handed me my order, she looked at me with that little smile like, "So...where is that slow service now?" Chale, she got me. I couldn't even argue back. My experience was the complete opposite of what I had read in the Yelp reviews. As for the food...ahhh, now we're talking! Both dishes were delicious. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. It had some pepper, but not the kind that will make you start crying and looking for water everywhere. Just enough heat to enjoy the flavor. The portions were generous too, and the prices? Very reasonable... So no, you won't come here for the décor. You come because Auntie is back there cooking with love. Sometimes the places that don't look like much serve the best food. Chale...don't let the outside fool you. Come hungry.

I'm giving this place 3 stars because of the banku. I asked for banku, fried fish, shitto and…read morepepper sauce. I ordered via DoorDash. Once I received my order, I was unhappy, mainly because the shitto was so small, which they've put in an onion sauce that seemed to have a dash of hot pepper. Oh, and it was cold as well, like it was in a fridge and not freshly made. The secondly reason for the 3 stars, the fish. It was so tiny and over fried, I was so angry, but also hungry, oh and it was dipped in floor before they fried it. In other words, I enjoyed some but not everything.

I had the pleasure of grabbing lunch from this new African restaurant. I tasted the fish, chicken,…read moreand Todun rice (small jollof). Order # A1 and I added the whole fish with no sides. Review: fish (10/10) chicken was a 1000/10. It was sooooooo good. Very flavorful and not tough like the typical African meat. My problem was the rice. It was plain and spicy so I couldn't eat it, didn't like it, and will never order it again. Service was efficient. The young man who took my order was attentive and honored my request to not have the spicy sauce added to my fish. Decor: it appeared clean, even the restroom. However, it was drab decorations (typical African carryout). Overall, I would recommend this place because the food (-the rice) and service were 10/10. Prices were also comparable to other places I've reviewed. Check out my other food reviews on my various social media platforms: CocoasJoy

Ahhhhhh see what you find when you are patient and steadfast. I've been looking for a Suya place…read moresince I got hipped...I believe this place was a seafood place before but it has changed hands quite a few times in the last 10 years...hopefully Chicken Todun is here to stay. I ordered the suya via a walk up order and was in and out in like 10 minutes...not much ambiance but there is a TV and a place to sit but I believe this is more of a African Carry out then trading sit down indeed. Price is perfect for what you get...most places overcharge for Suya for you to get home and it taste like trash...this Suya was enough to share with 3 people honestly...flavorful and served fresh and hot. Customer service was fine...I ordered and sat down and the gentleman called my name and I was on my way...I'll need to try the rice and chicken on another visit but for now they are a solid 8 out 10 on the Suya for my tastebuds

Customer service was exceptional and the food was just like I had at Cuttington College in Liberia…read more I hope to try the foo, foo with the delicious sauces that make fisherman soup.

Just stopped by to get a small beef suya. I loved it, was so delicious! I def will be back for more!read more

Small West African restaurant with a few delicious options. The jollof rice had good seasoning and…read morethe lamb chops were cooked to perfection. A vegetable would have made a good addition to the dish. Someone in my group ordered the grilled beef and another ordered the grilled tilapia with plantains. Most customers ordered take out. We ordered our food and ate at the spot. The place was clean and the staff was friendly.

I called in for my order. Appetizer of suya, side jollof rice, side of egusi (2). Total: $37…read more 20 min later I arrive. They had me wait 5 more minutes. The suya was about $13 & in a VERY small container. It is not worth it. The side of jollof rice was ample as most African dishes, the rice is plentiful. The egusi had NO flavor at all. I felt like it was for the diabetic..it just tasted spicy. I even tried putting a lil salt... I do not recommend the egusi.

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Happy Holidays everyone!! So look I'm leaving one of my gigs, I see big people in & out of this…read morespot. 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=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

Very Unprofessional. The Owners son Bolu is bad for business and they have him handling business…read morematters. He's a young out of control hot head. I paid for their event space for my bday party and the night before my party he told me there was a outage. He told me that it wasn't getting fixed until the next day a couple hours before my event and he wasn't sure. It didn't make sense to me. He rebooted somewhere else for half of the money I paid him and less time than I was contracted for. I paid for my event from 10pm to 2am. And when I was in the new event space that owner came n told me Bolu only paid for up to 1am. I was so furious because I had to pay $150 extra to have my event to 2am. And when I spoke to him about it after my event he cusses me out and called me names. I went to tito spice haven to speak to the owner, his parents and no one was there. The business is CLOSED. Thats when I realized that they didn't have the business anymore in laurel. And instead of telling me that, he rebooted my event somewhere else 31 min away, I lived 7 min for tito spice haven. Very Bad for business and I see why they are closed down. ​This is the worst experience I've ever had and I've never felt so disrespected in my life. He robbed me, lied to me and cheated me. No wonder they are Closed down. And he never gave me back the extra 150 I was conned into paying for my event that I already paid for. They are Theifs!

This was my first time having West African Cuisine and I am glad I came here to try it for the…read morefirst time! The Chef/Owner was very kind and the food was delicious! The Amala with egusi and chicken was so hearty and delicious. The stewed chicken was also fall off the bone tender. The beef suya was nicely spiced but it did feel slightly dry. Now, I don't know if that's how the dish is supposed to be served but it was just not what I was expecting. The jollof rice paired nicely with it though. Overall it was a great experience and I look forward to my next visit to try other items!

I'm so sad to see the negative review, especially after I had such a great experience! Super…read morefriendly staff helped direct me to the most incredibly tasty spicy spinach and stewed chicken. Mmmmm. I could have eaten a huge bowl of that spinach!!! The spot itself is mixed in with a ton of other cool places inside the Solaire Social food hall in Silver Spring. Very cool vibes and I'm definitely already planning a return visit.