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Generous portion, lots of flavor and spices. Plus, the pepper sauce is ACTUALLY spicy. Located inside Cross Street Market so there's seating if it isn't too busy. Will absolutely return when I'm next in this area.
I was very excited to try this place, I love the idea of a Nigerian/west African style chipotle. Unfortunately the food was lacking. I got half jollof pasta and half jollof rice base, I wanted to try the goat, but they were out so I opted for beef and lamb. The beef was a bit chewy but seasoned well. I got plantains, grilled onions, and sweet corn as my toppings. I chose suya aioli for my topping sauce and spicy red pepper sauce on the side, that spicy red pepper sauce on the side wasn't spicy at all, it was overly salty instead, and the suya aioli tasted like watered down mayo. The only things I had no issues with were the coleslaw, plantains, and lamb.
Stopped in for a quick bite recently. Service was friendly and knowledge. They were very patient I chose my proteins and veggies. The bowl is a nice serving size. I got the goat with onion, cabbage, fresh tomatoes and jollof rice. I got the aioli sauce as my sauce topping. It was so good and savory. Very hearty. I'd definitely stop in again!
I finally made it to Jallof Bowl! There was a line when I arrived, but it moved pretty quickly, so it wasn't an issue. If anything, the line made me feel like the food had to be good....and it was. The service was great. The staff were friendly, in good spirits, and offered helpful recommendations. I ordered a bowl with half rice and half spaghetti noodles, plus goat and chicken for protein. The rice was very flavorful, while the noodles were a bit more mild at first--but interestingly, I enjoyed them much more the next day. There are a lot of options for toppings, including red onions, corn, pepper sauce, tomato base, and other veggies. Since I don't really like spice, I wasn't sure what to add to make my bowl more saucy, but getting extra tomato sauce on the side along with their suya (spicy mayo) on top ended up being a great choice. There's a seating area just a few feet away, so I was able to sit and enjoy my food right away. The restaurant is located inside Charm Market, so you'll need to go into the building to find it. Overall, I was really happy with my experience and would definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area.
They're calling this the Chipotle of jollof, and honestly, the comparison makes sense, but with one major difference: they actually load up your bowl. No skimping on the fillings here. I got the noodles with goat, yassa onions, corn, plantain, and suya aioli. My friend went with jollof rice and basically the same toppings. We both cleaned our bowls. The flavor combinations are bold and layered in a way that feels intentional, every component earns its place. The portions are generous, and you leave genuinely full. Fair warning: there is a line, and it moves on the slower side. This isn't your in-and-out fast casual experience. They also seem to be handling a high volume of Uber Eats orders, and the people ahead of us were ordering four or five bowls at a time, so factor that into your timing if you're in a rush. One heads-up for first-timers on the location: you actually have to walk through Watershed, the restaurant at the front. Head toward the back, go through the glass doors, and you'll find yourself inside Cross Street Market. A little hidden, but absolutely worth the effort of finding it. I will definitely be back.
We were recently in Baltimore and while there we checked out Jallof Bowl. We had heard a lot about this spot. Since we were first timers we were looking for the restaurant to be on the street but its inside the Cross Street Market. After we got inside a security guard pointed us in the right direction. We kept our order simple so we could try the main ingredient without all the toppings. We got one order with chicken and jallof rice and one order with jallof rice+noodles, shrimp and the level 1 spicy sauce (both with plantains). My wife who is West African did not get the jallof noodles but I enjoyed it. Both of our girls who have experienced Liberian and Nigerian food really enjoyed it. The shrimp and chicken in both meals were seasoned and cooked perfectly. Overall we really enjoyed it. Now that we know the main items are legit, we will add more toppings next time. Would highly recommend.
When I saw this restaurant on TikTok, naturally I had to check it out for myself. With all of the positive comments and hype about the food, I was quite underwhelmed, however, by my experience. Pros - good variety of bases, proteins and toppings Cons - very limited street parking -the staff was not overly helpful - all proteins were not available (no goat or lamb) - portions were mediocre as compared to a similar restaurant such as Chipotle ($18 for a bowl here vs $10 for a bowl there) - $2 upcharge for a tiny scoop of diced plantains was definitely not worth it I had a shrimp bowl with jollof rice and all of the toppings. I can't remember what my son had. Unfortunately, the food was just okay, nothing special or memorable. I may try this place again if I'm in the area, but I would not go out of my way to do so.
I tried the lamb with jollof rice, corn, onions and tomato's. I thoroughly enjoyed my first experience. Next time I will mix it up and get more herbs on my bowl so it's a balance with the spices. Pro tip: the coleslaw was a game changer.
As soon as I saw this Jollof spot on my timeline I made plans to give them a shot!! A Chipotle'ish style Jollof spot?? Nobody is doing that except for them!! Let me tell you...it's worth the trip to Bmore!! . Where I am: @thejollofbowl . Location Reviewed: 1065 S. Charles St., Baltimore M.D. inside of @crossstmarket . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Pre-Fixed Jollof Bowl ($15.99 with corn, spicy slaw, plantains, suya beef, tomatoes, & aioli, sitting on top of a bed of Jollof rice). The beef was actually tender, mildly spicy, a savory jollof, & sweet plantains!! STAMP!! Their Build Your Own Bowl ($15.99 with Suya chicken, corn, red onions, Yassa onions-grilled & sauced onions, peppers sauce, & plantains sitting on top of a bed of jollof noodles). Slim...these Suya spiced noodles are a hit!! Flavorful, spicy hot with the pepper sauce, & sweet plantains!! LIKE THAT! Their Build Your Own Wrap ($15.99 with white rice, grilled shrimp, onion, & groundnut bbq sauce). Tasty shrimp, & sauce, but I should've put jollof rice in this!! STAMP!! Their Passionfruit Ginger Beer ($4 non-alcoholic). Fruity, carbonated, & tasty!! . Customer Service: On Point . Parking: Rough. . Recommendations: You can't miss with any one of their bowls. . Accessibility: It is wheelchair friendly, & it's differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews
We had to try the "African Chipotle " and we were not disappointed! You choose your base, proteins , and toppings + sauce. We both started with half jollof rice and half jollof noodles for the base. I went with chicken, and my boyfriend chose lamb for protein. Plantain as a topping is +$2, but to me it was worth it. The portions are huge and the price is reasonable. Service was great and there's plenty of seating in Cross Street Market to enjoy the food immediately. 10/10!
I've been meaning to visit this venue since I randomly walked through Cross Street Market and saw it there - I was full at the time, but very interested. So I returned. I leaned heavily on the server to make decisions. I wanted to try everything to be on the safe side and the entire staff seemed to chime in. I don't recall everything that went into my bowl. I went with beef (steak?) and had both the jollof rice base as well as another base made of noodles. I added a lot of toppings (pretty much everything available) and I asked for extra spice. Checkout was easy and I was soon taking my meal home. And everything in that bowl was amazing. Both the jollof rice and noodle base were excellent, as were all the toppings. The beef (steak?) was a little well done for me, but I bet I could easily swap in another protein or do all veg. I absolutely intend to be a return customer.
I waited in line that wrapped around a few corners in heels for a minimum of 30 minutes and paid good money for...some really good food and some pretty good service and I'd probably do it again sans the heels. It was my first time here and I thought they would be over rated, underwhelming, and rude. However, I was pleasantly surprised to be treated kindly and received a generously heaped, nice hot bowl filled with classic African flavors with a twist. I tried the perfectly seasoned amd tender goat and chicken suya bowl with everything. Mouth watering, balanced flavors that complimented eachother instead trying to fight for dominance. The wait was worth it and Im looking forward to coming back
Drove all the way from Rockville to Baltimore after seeing a Facebook post about this spot, and let me just say... it was 100% worth the trip. We weren't disappointed at all. First off, I love the whole "Chipotle-style" concept where you build your own bowl. Being able to add a little bit of everything makes the experience even better. My bowl had jollof rice, goat meat, slaw, corn the works and everything was well-seasoned and incredibly tasty. The jollof rice was just right. Not too dry, not too soggy perfectly cooked with that rich, flavorful depth you expect. Now let's talk about that goat meat. Explosive. Tender, juicy, and packed with flavor in every bite. It truly stood out. And the ginger beer? Whew. Very gingerly in the best way. You can absolutely taste the real ginger. It had that bold, spicy kick that lets you know it's the real deal, not watered down. The service was also great. The server was friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. And honestly, the price wasn't bad at all for the portion size and quality. You definitely get your money's worth. Overall, this place lives up to the hype. If you're anywhere near Baltimore or even if you're not it's worth the drive. I'll definitely be back.
9 days ago
The food was just ok. I enjoy the noodle more than the rice. The lamb had really good flavor but it was a little chewy. I really like the sauces and the ability to kinda control my own spice level read more
I was very excited to try this place, I love the idea of a Nigerian/west African style chipotle. Unfortunately the food was lacking. I got half jollof pasta and half jollof rice base, I wanted to try the goat, but they were out so I opted for beef and lamb. The beef was a bit chewy but seasoned well. I got plantains, grilled onions, and sweet corn as my toppings. I chose suya aioli for my topping sauce and spicy red pepper sauce on the side, that spicy red pepper sauce on the side wasn't spicy at all, it was overly salty instead, and the suya aioli tasted like watered down mayo. The only things I had no issues with were the coleslaw, plantains, and lamb. read more
Stopped in for a quick bite recently. Service was friendly and knowledge. They were very patient I chose my proteins and veggies. The bowl is a nice serving size. I got the goat with onion, cabbage, fresh tomatoes and jollof rice. I got the aioli sauce as my sauce topping. It was so good and savory. Very hearty. I'd definitely stop in again! read more
I finally made it to Jallof Bowl! There was a line when I arrived, but it moved pretty quickly, so it wasn't an issue. If anything, the line made me feel like the food had to be good....and it was. The service was great. The staff were friendly, in good spirits, and offered helpful recommendations. I ordered a bowl with half rice and half spaghetti noodles, plus goat and chicken for protein. The rice was very flavorful, while the noodles were a bit more mild at first--but interestingly, I enjoyed them much more the next day. There are a lot of options for toppings, including red onions, corn, pepper sauce, tomato base, and other veggies. Since I don't really like spice, I wasn't sure what to add to make my bowl more saucy, but getting extra tomato sauce on the side along with their suya (spicy mayo) on top ended up being a great choice. There's a seating area just a few feet away, so I was able to sit and enjoy my food right away. The restaurant is located inside Charm Market, so you'll need to go into the building to find it. Overall, I was really happy with my experience and would definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area. read more
They're calling this the Chipotle of jollof, and honestly, the comparison makes sense, but with one major difference: they actually load up your bowl. No skimping on the fillings here. I got the noodles with goat, yassa onions, corn, plantain, and suya aioli. My friend went with jollof rice and basically the same toppings. We both cleaned our bowls. The flavor combinations are bold and layered in a way that feels intentional, every component earns its place. The portions are generous, and you leave genuinely full. Fair warning: there is a line, and it moves on the slower side. This isn't your in-and-out fast casual experience. They also seem to be handling a high volume of Uber Eats orders, and the people ahead of us were ordering four or five bowls at a time, so factor that into your timing if you're in a rush. One heads-up for first-timers on the location: you actually have to walk through Watershed, the restaurant at the front. Head toward the back, go through the glass doors, and you'll find yourself inside Cross Street Market. A little hidden, but absolutely worth the effort of finding it. I will definitely be back. read more
We were recently in Baltimore and while there we checked out Jallof Bowl. We had heard a lot about this spot. Since we were first timers we were looking for the restaurant to be on the street but its inside the Cross Street Market. After we got inside a security guard pointed us in the right direction. We kept our order simple so we could try the main ingredient without all the toppings. We got one order with chicken and jallof rice and one order with jallof rice+noodles, shrimp and the level 1 spicy sauce (both with plantains). My wife who is West African did not get the jallof noodles but I enjoyed it. Both of our girls who have experienced Liberian and Nigerian food really enjoyed it. The shrimp and chicken in both meals were seasoned and cooked perfectly. Overall we really enjoyed it. Now that we know the main items are legit, we will add more toppings next time. Would highly recommend. read more
When I saw this restaurant on TikTok, naturally I had to check it out for myself. With all of the positive comments and hype about the food, I was quite underwhelmed, however, by my experience. Pros - good variety of bases, proteins and toppings Cons - very limited street parking -the staff was not overly helpful - all proteins were not available (no goat or lamb) - portions were mediocre as compared to a similar restaurant such as Chipotle ($18 for a bowl here vs $10 for a bowl there) - $2 upcharge for a tiny scoop of diced plantains was definitely not worth it I had a shrimp bowl with jollof rice and all of the toppings. I can't remember what my son had. Unfortunately, the food was just okay, nothing special or memorable. I may try this place again if I'm in the area, but I would not go out of my way to do so. read more
10 months ago
I tried the lamb with jollof rice, corn, onions and tomato's. I thoroughly enjoyed my first experience. Next time I will mix it up and get more herbs on my bowl so it's a balance with the spices. Pro tip: the coleslaw was a game changer. read more
As soon as I saw this Jollof spot on my timeline I made plans to give them a shot!! A Chipotle'ish style Jollof spot?? Nobody is doing that except for them!! Let me tell you...it's worth the trip to Bmore!! . Where I am: @thejollofbowl . Location Reviewed: 1065 S. Charles St., Baltimore M.D. inside of @crossstmarket . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Pre-Fixed Jollof Bowl ($15.99 with corn, spicy slaw, plantains, suya beef, tomatoes, & aioli, sitting on top of a bed of Jollof rice). The beef was actually tender, mildly spicy, a savory jollof, & sweet plantains!! STAMP!! Their Build Your Own Bowl ($15.99 with Suya chicken, corn, red onions, Yassa onions-grilled & sauced onions, peppers sauce, & plantains sitting on top of a bed of jollof noodles). Slim...these Suya spiced noodles are a hit!! Flavorful, spicy hot with the pepper sauce, & sweet plantains!! LIKE THAT! Their Build Your Own Wrap ($15.99 with white rice, grilled shrimp, onion, & groundnut bbq sauce). Tasty shrimp, & sauce, but I should've put jollof rice in this!! STAMP!! Their Passionfruit Ginger Beer ($4 non-alcoholic). Fruity, carbonated, & tasty!! . Customer Service: On Point . Parking: Rough. . Recommendations: You can't miss with any one of their bowls. . Accessibility: It is wheelchair friendly, & it's differently abled persons friendly. 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more
10 months ago
We had to try the "African Chipotle " and we were not disappointed! You choose your base, proteins , and toppings + sauce. We both started with half jollof rice and half jollof noodles for the base. I went with chicken, and my boyfriend chose lamb for protein. Plantain as a topping is +$2, but to me it was worth it. The portions are huge and the price is reasonable. Service was great and there's plenty of seating in Cross Street Market to enjoy the food immediately. 10/10! read more
I've been meaning to visit this venue since I randomly walked through Cross Street Market and saw it there - I was full at the time, but very interested. So I returned. I leaned heavily on the server to make decisions. I wanted to try everything to be on the safe side and the entire staff seemed to chime in. I don't recall everything that went into my bowl. I went with beef (steak?) and had both the jollof rice base as well as another base made of noodles. I added a lot of toppings (pretty much everything available) and I asked for extra spice. Checkout was easy and I was soon taking my meal home. And everything in that bowl was amazing. Both the jollof rice and noodle base were excellent, as were all the toppings. The beef (steak?) was a little well done for me, but I bet I could easily swap in another protein or do all veg. I absolutely intend to be a return customer. read more
I waited in line that wrapped around a few corners in heels for a minimum of 30 minutes and paid good money for...some really good food and some pretty good service and I'd probably do it again sans the heels. It was my first time here and I thought they would be over rated, underwhelming, and rude. However, I was pleasantly surprised to be treated kindly and received a generously heaped, nice hot bowl filled with classic African flavors with a twist. I tried the perfectly seasoned amd tender goat and chicken suya bowl with everything. Mouth watering, balanced flavors that complimented eachother instead trying to fight for dominance. The wait was worth it and Im looking forward to coming back read more
9 months ago
Drove all the way from Rockville to Baltimore after seeing a Facebook post about this spot, and let me just say... it was 100% worth the trip. We weren't disappointed at all. First off, I love the whole "Chipotle-style" concept where you build your own bowl. Being able to add a little bit of everything makes the experience even better. My bowl had jollof rice, goat meat, slaw, corn the works and everything was well-seasoned and incredibly tasty. The jollof rice was just right. Not too dry, not too soggy perfectly cooked with that rich, flavorful depth you expect. Now let's talk about that goat meat. Explosive. Tender, juicy, and packed with flavor in every bite. It truly stood out. And the ginger beer? Whew. Very gingerly in the best way. You can absolutely taste the real ginger. It had that bold, spicy kick that lets you know it's the real deal, not watered down. The service was also great. The server was friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. And honestly, the price wasn't bad at all for the portion size and quality. You definitely get your money's worth. Overall, this place lives up to the hype. If you're anywhere near Baltimore or even if you're not it's worth the drive. I'll definitely be back. read more
This spot definitely didn't disappoint. A do it yourself jollof spot. With noodles, rice, bowls, or wraps. Yea it was worth the drive to Baltimore. I got the custom bowl with half noodles and half rice. Half chicken and half lamb. Yassa onions (delicious stewed onions). Stew (tomato base), corn, red onions, soya aioli. I got their pepper sauce on the side (it packs a punch, so be careful). Everything was delicious and flavorful. I also got a wrap with beef and shrimp. With a lot of the same toppings. If you like it saucy, they charge $1.00 for extra sauce. But besides that. Everything was excellent. Go to cross street market and check them out! read more
My goodness.. I had heard great things about the spot, so I had to check it out myself and it didn't not disappoint. The bowl was flavor bomb and each ingredient added more and more depth. I'm OK with spice but the suya aioli really mellowed it down. Service was fair for an assembly style food stand. The food hall itself was pretty quiet for a Saturday night so there was plenty of seating for our group. read more
I was REALLY REALLY excited to try this place. I was in the area snagging free books with my friend at the Book Thing of Baltimore and my friend and I came here after. I ordered half jollof rice and half spaghetti, suya beef, and then spicy slaw on the side. I also got the passion fruit ginger drink to complement my drink. My food was SOOOO GOOD. The spaghetti and rice was GASS. The suya was delicious. My friend got chicken and it was sooooo good, I definitely need to get chicken next time. There are so many options for sides and sauces to add - I didn't know what to pick. My biggest critique is that I would like them to have toppings that are cooked/warm. I chose not to get any toppings. My friend got corn and it was cold. I do think they should swap their current toppings with steamed corn, sautéed onions, etc. We spent about $21-22 for a bowl and a drink, and with the amount we are paying, I feel like they should fill our bowl up more. Everyone was super nice and cool. Service was smooth and quick. There was a decent line when we arrive but it moves fast, we probably waiting about 10 mins but that's not too bad with how long the line was. This place is in the food hall, so there's plenty of seating to eat. I would definitely come back when I'm in the area and try a different combination. read more
Great introductory place for someone who wants to try west African food for the first time. The food was fairly decent and a nice mix of two cultures in one. Service was good only correction Is teaching the staff how to say the name of the food correctly. They were quick and efficient and consistently had food being made I got jollof rice with lamb the lamb was delicious as well as the yassa onions and the chicken. The suya aioli just tasted like spicy mayo. read more
Heard nothing, but good things about Jollof Bowl so I had to check it out! Jollof Bowl is like the West African version of "Chipotle". They serve plantain, jollof rice, jollof noodles, a variety of meat choices, veggie medley for the vegetarians, suya slaw and other bowl toppings and sauces. For your base, you have the option to choose from jollof rice, jollof noddles, mixed greens or half n half. The food was tasty and flavorful. The service was fast, however the music can be too loud to hear what the server is saying. Overall, this is a great idea of the establishment to create for those wanting a taste of West African food in a bowl. read more
I saw a lot of reviews of this place on social media and they all were good. I went on a Wednesday night at 7pm an hour before closing. I expect there to be a long line because of the reviews I've seen, and there wasn't. I ordered the jollof rice bowl with lamb. I see why they are calling it the west African version of chipotle. My bowl was so good! The flavors were there and my taste buds exploded. For those who don't like spicy they have option to make it mild and super spicy. The employees were very good at explaining and helping me decide on which items I wanted to put on my bowl. I also enjoyed their excitement. They offered taste test of the sauces and also put some on the side. I will be back for sure. read more
10 months ago
This time everything was fresh and delicious. The bowl lasted for two meals and a snack for me. read more
1 year ago
I love Jollof rice!!!! I could eat it everyday all day!!! Everything was sooo fresh and flavorful. We came on a busy Saturday. The line was long but it didn't take long at all to get to the front to order. The grilled beef and lamb was soooo good! Mouth freaking watering. Everyone was friendly and certainly helpful. I'm going back ASAP! The stand was in a food court like place with multiple businesses. It was so clean. read more
Jollof Bowl has been a very good experience for me. I like the build your own bowl concept. Traditionally, West African takeout (and dine-in for that matter) is served very simple and straight forward, often very one note with no complexity and very few sides. Normally, you'd get your starch and protein, with very few optional ingredients to add depth of flavor to the meal. However, at Jollof Bowl, you get to choose from a variety of toppings to accompany your base and protein, such as plantains, tomatoes, corn, and onions. You can also choose from a variety of sauces which is unlike any West African dining experience I've had. The jollof rice and proteins taste like and resemble a Nigerian recipe. They've incorporated the right amount of smoky flavor into the jollof rice. Another unsuspecting menu item is the jollof spaghetti (noodles) which I had not eaten in decades and was pleased with their recipe. In fact, my last couple visits I ordered 1/2 jollof rice and 1/2 jollof spaghetti. The spaghetti could use more seasoning, however, if you layer on one of the sauces they offer it should do the trick. Getting extra stew at West African restaurants is sometimes a pain to request, but I'm glad at Jollof Bowl they understand that sauce and/or additional stew should be a standard option. I'm more of a minimalist, so I usually do not order any of the sauces they offer, but extra stew is an entree option which in my opinion should be standard issue. I do wish they would allow you to mix proteins to make up one serving (i.e. half and half) rather than charge extra for additional protein. I hope this is something they can consider as the business expands. The customer service is good and the way in which the food is showcased in the display case looks fresh and hot. Overall, a delicious meal and ingenious modern West African concept. read more
10 months ago
First time trying Jollof Bowl and it was amazing! I ordered a bowl and picked the jollof rice as my base (amazing flavor) the grilled chicken bowl as my protein and added the fried plantains and yassa onions topped with yussa aioli. MAN it was flavor explosion! Everything was cooked very well! I was impressed about thr chicken because alot of times, restaurants will over cook it ir undercook it. Not here! The chicken was SO juicy! I will definitely be back here. Second bowl everything was the same except the protein was the lamb! Again absolutely delicious! There was no spice so it is definitely palatable for kiddos. 10000% recommend. It is inside of the market place so you have to find parking and then inside is a plethora of other restaurants. Definitely recommend if you haven't gone already. Service animals only allowed for the Marketplace, For both bowls it came out to $36 I believe. Give it a try if you havent. Happy Yelping read more
I had to find out for myself what all the hype was about. This spot is definitely the African Chipotle except better! Your base bowl is $15.99 and worth every penny. I ate half of my bowl and was full. I really wanted to try everything because it looked and smelled so good. I chose my base of 1/2 jollof rice and 1/2 jollof noodles. My protein shrimp and paid extra for the lamb. Excellent choice on my part :) My toppings were plantains, Yassa onions, corn, and fresh tomatoes. This was dressed with the Suya aioli and stew. I could not wait to get home and devour this bowl. My whole car was fragrant with all of the spices used in this dish. The first bite was like a flavor bomb in my mouth! The cubes of lamb were super tender and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. Now, prepare to wait because because the line is loooong passing a few restaurants, but they move pretty fast. The hold up is indecisive patrons. My suggestion is while you're standing in the long line look at the menu and decide what you want so there won't be any additional hold up. I went around 6 on a Saturday and there were a few things sides and sauces they were out of which was disappointing but my bowl still slapped! read more
6 months ago
I arrived as soon as they opened on a weekday. The line began forming relatively quickly. The person preparing my bowl was very friendly and patient with my questions. I ordered a bowl with goat and the food was phenomenal. Very tasty. Worth the price. I got 2 meals out of this. I will definitely return and recommend them 100% read more
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The best way to put this is..... it's African chipotle. They have jollif rice and jollif noodles that you can make a wrap or a bowl. Food was delicious, the lamb and goat was tender. You can also mix noodles and rice. Quick service and the food court is clean. Please understand that their spice level is insane. You've been warned. read more
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I waited over an hour at The Jollof Bowl in Cross Street Market -- and it was absolutely worth it. The energy was unreal: Afrobeats playing, people smiling and dancing in line, and the staff moving with real pride and rhythm. You can feel the love in the air and in the food. I got a rice bowl and a wrap for around $42, and both were packed with flavor -- smoky, spicy, and perfectly seasoned. The owner himself was behind the counter cooking and serving, which says a lot about the passion behind this place. Easily one of the best new food spots in Baltimore. Highly recommend! read more
1 year ago
As a furloughed employee I decided to take the drive from Frederick to Baltimore to check out the hype. I was disappointed. I tried the half jollof rice/noodles topped with chicken, shrimp, corn, and sautéed onions. The rice was dry and lacked flavor however, I highly recommend the noodles. Now to the protein, the chicken was bland and could have used more seasoning. The shrimp were soft and mushy with no flavor. There were quite a few toppings and I chose corn and onions. The corn tasted like it was just taken out of the can and the sautéed onions were meh. The pepper and suya aioli sauce were okay. Expect a wait due to the hype and everyone wants to try it out. I waited in line 23 minutes however, the owner and staff were friendly. When you know the flavors of West African food you know and this was not it. read more
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