I am not familiar with West African culinary traditions, ingredients, or flavor profiles, so I was curious but a little skeptical at first. I had no idea what I was ordering, and confused by the texture when it arrived. Then I took a bite and my mind exploded! This is one of the few places that have dishes that I truly crave and can't get anywhere else. They have some truly delicious vegan options, too! read more

I've ordered from there twice now and the food has been consistent and solid. I've had the Egusi and Fufu, Jollof Rice, and the Suya Chicken. I'd order all of those again and al literally craving the Egusi and Fufu as I type this . I've only ordered on DoorDash so far, but the packaging is great and the food came piping hot. Definitely recommend, and can't wait to check out more menu items and stop by their H St location. read more

Open Crumb - Suya Chicken - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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I'm giving it only 4 stars because it is not the most aesthetically pleasing environment for dining in, but the food is 5 stars. Great flavor, great portions at a good price! read more

I love the world of options on H Street. Open Crumb gives you a taste of Ghana in a basic, no frills setting in the neighborhood. To order, we walked through the winterized patio seating and inside to the counter where you can clearly see a humble kitchen to the side. We ordered the Chicken Stew with white rice and the Spinach and Egusi with fufu. This place does takeout and eat-in. We couldn't wait to eat our meal fresh at the restaurant. The patio feels like it is indoors, fully covered in a tent with ceiling heaters. It was warm enough for us to take off our coats on a 34-degree day. The water and food were brought out to us. The meal takes about 15-20 minutes to be prepared, but it was worth the wait! The highlight of the Chicken Stew was the tomato broth over the tender chicken. The rice soaked up the leftover sauce. The plantains were also surprisingly good. The Spinach and Egusi was an entirely different flavor. The texture of the fufu along with the spinach and spices was a good combination. Looking at the variety of menu photos over the years, it appears the owner has made several item changes and slimmed down. Make sure you look at the website for the most up to date offerings. Based on what we ate, I think they really do focus on quality! I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu. read more

Open Crumb - Spinach and Egusi and Chicken Stew - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Amazing portions and extraordinary food. Only caveat was the place didn't have air conditioning. Don't judge a book by its cover read more

Open Crumb - their fufu is amazing and authentic - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was so glad to see vegan options at a West African restaurant. Had the savory plantain dish and the peanut stew with fufu. Absolutely delicious! read more

Open Crumb - Plantains with peanuts and spices - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This place is absolutely amazing. I used to eat at the Anacostia location, and I'm really happy to see this H Street location open up. Food: Ordered Goat Stew and Chicken Suya * Both were seasoned very well and tasted delicious. Service + Ambiance: I don't care about that stuff. The FOOD is amazing. 6 STARS read more

Open Crumb - Goat Stew - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Stopped by here as we were looking to try some west African food and especially fufu. Let's say we absolutely loved the food. We had some goat stew and a handful of other dishes along with sides of plantains and basically licked the plates clean. Each dish had its own flavor profile making it nice to know each was prepared in a special way. The location is quant and what one would call a hole in the wall place. Has heaters outside so even though no indoor seating still could enjoy the food in the cold. Service was quick and friendly enough and again the food was outstanding so if ever back in DC again will have to stop by to have some more! read more

The chicken suya over rice is amazing. I'm new to the neighborhood and already ordered from here several times. I order to go and the food has always been ready quickly (within 20 min) and well packaged. Pick up is easy. There's a seating area but it's all outdoors, covered but outdoors. When the weather is not so hot I'm sure this place gets busy. They serve alcohol and have TVs. The guys working here are always friendly. It's a treat to have this place in the neighborhood. Also, plenty of vegan and vegetarian options too! read more

Located just off H St on the corner of where Chupacabra used to be, Open Crumb is a little bit of a hole in the wall. I ordered the Suya Chicken over Rice priced at $15. It included spicy grilled chicken, rice, a veggie mix of onions, tomato, corn and parsley, and yogurt, which eases the spice level of the chicken. The chicken was tender, although I wish the spice level was slightly toned down and overall it felt like a hearty meal and an appropriate amount of food for the price. I also got the blueberry lemonade, which was fine, but not a must-get for $6. read more

Open Crumb - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Delicious homemade African fare packed either flavor. The aroma will transport you to another place. We found this place online and it did not disappoint. We ordered a meat pie which was delicious, and two main dishes, a chicken stew over rice (three styles to choose from) and the peanut soup which is vegetarian. Both dishes were delicious! Great spot! read more

The food was not to my liking, the beef Pattie is fried and apparently so was I because I didn't stop to consider that I always bake mine. I didn't like how oily it was but the breading was very nice and flakey and the filling was good but greasy. The Jollof rice was overcooked and had too much tomato for my liking, but they were delicious fresh tomatoes. I will add photos later. read more

Food was delicious! The portions were nice and the price very reasonable. What stood out was the packaging. The containers were different from normal takeout containers. They were perfect size and didn't leak. The fufu wasn't wrapped in plastic. It was in a container, which was helpful for storing the leftover fufu. I would definitely purchase from them again! read more

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ALERT: Now Open on H street!! Like a dope-ass African Phoenix rising from the Ashes, Open Crumb has reemerged - this time on H street in the old Chupacabra location (H and 8th)- and, go ahead and thank all the old Gods - and the New - that it has (Praise be to the Flying Spaghetti Monster- May His Noodly Appendage Touch You). With a mix of amazing West African staples which knocked my socks off with flavor and punch, you'd be a fool not to get here toots sweet (is that still a saying?) So, here's the deal. Don't be discouraged from the lack of extensive signage. Treat it as an African speak easy and roll in with confidence. They're there. I promise you. So, once inside (or via your stupid phone), grab yourself a healthy portion of these made-from-scratch delights. Chef Peter don't miss. Not sure what to order? Ask for directions. The friendly staff- usually a family member- will happily guide your ignorant ass (as they did me and my date) to make sure we got the good good. And, oh did they... Standouts? Duh. Everything. But, the Red Red, corn salad and spinach stew - just to name a few- have got me planning my next trip already. read more

I was looking for some good food and decided to try this place out. First I like to add the staff were so friendly. It was two brothers working one taking orders the other preparing the food. Because this was my first time I had a lot of questions and the two were very helpful in answering questions and offering suggestions based off what I asked. I ordered fried whiting fish with jollaf rice cooked in a tomato based sauce and a salad. I also ordered red beans and rice, fried chicken with white rice and salad and a side of macaroni and cheese. I love the jollof rice and the African stew sauce you get to put on your fish or chicken. I also received another type of sauce with spices. The sauces were good I wasn't sure what went on what so I just added it to all my food. The place look like a small Carryout not really a restaurant dine in but definitely restaurant quality food. I will return to try more items. I saw them preparing stew spinach with the jollof rice it looks absolutely delicious I must try next time along with the crab cake sandwich. My overall experience is a 4 the food is prepared from scratch and it's made to order. The kitchen was very clean, neat and organized. read more

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Trying something new . I came across this place on my way to the Airbnb. I had no clue what to order. The two guys working there I told them to surprise me. They asked if there was a medical issues. Which I thought was nice. What they gave me was so good. A lot of rice which I could not finch. The inside is kinda bare. But, the food and service make up for it. read more

Open Crumb - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I just ordered the stew chicken meal which comes with cabbage and plantains. I opted for white rice. The door dasher was late but the food was still pretty hot, portions were large and the flavor was excellent. I found a new spot. Just keep the prices in check and you'll have my repeated business! read more

Came to the new H street location (822 H NE) the day after their opening. I had been waiting for a long time and am so happy to have them in this part of town now! I regret that I didn't take any photos of our food. We ordered the Suya Chicken and Kotomeri+Egusi with fufu. Both of us enjoyed everything and it was the best food we've eaten in a long time! The service was wonderful. It's outdoor seating only and it was a typical hot DC summer day, but we were comfortable under the covered seating area and had a wonderful time. We received complimentary mini cheesecakes (or some sort of custard-y pie) at the end. read more

The quality of the food is good but the service was not great. We went when they first opened and the guy looked like he didn't want to be there. Also, it was hard for him to hear me behind the plastic. The bathroom was out of order and though they had tables for people to dine in-which we did- there wasn't anything else on the tables- napkins dispenser, condiments, etcI had a vegetarian dish and requested fufu and plantains. I didn't get the fufu bc "he didn't hear me" and it was an extra $2. My friend got the fried whiting with jollof rice. The quality of the food was good but service was mediocre at best. It's small and they only have a few tables but the ambiance isn't really welcoming. Quite a few people ordered take out. Overall, the food is definitely good but they loose points for poor customer service. read more

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Stopped here for lunch and the food was great. The service was excellent! After making some recommendations the food was seasoned to perfection. Highly recommend the stew chicken and jollof rice! Very bright and clean eating area. read more

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First time trying Open Crumb. I got the chargrilled chicken with rice, salad and brussels sprouts. Not bad for the price. Pretty tasty. The actual store is dark and not much to write home about, but the food was good. Didn't take too long to get my pick-up order. read more

Open Crumb - White Rice Brussel Sprouts Fried or Grilled Chicken Meal - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

One of the top three chicken sandwiches I've had. Great crunchy chicken with all the moistness trapped inside with the spices. Everything on it complimented the chicken, including a nice brioche bun. The rice is great too. The plantains are awesome as well. read more

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Just FANTASTIC. Had whiting, chicken stew, bread pudding and ginger beer with sides. Ghanan Chef- very nice. Whole in the wall with 4 tables, and Ghanan decor. Can't wait to come try the other stuff. Everything is made to order so may take 20min assuming lots of people aren't ahead of you. Again, just fantastic. Went here after kayaking from Anacostia park. read more

More like 4.5/5 stars! Local, black owned place. This is one of my favorite Anacostia eateries; good ass, heavy ass food that's perfect before a workout. I love Ghanaian food so when I stumbled upon this spot I was so excited. They have really good Jollof, chicken stew, and spinach stew. My favorite thing from here though is the vegan peanut stew, MAN! It's so flavorful and hearty. I will say I prefer doing delivery because I'm not a fan of the inside of this place; it gives old carry out, but it's no denying the food is wonderful. Highly recommend this neighborhood gem. read more

Open Crumb - Chicken Stew - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Coming back to say still really love the food here. My favorite is definitely the curry goat stew (that had now been permanently added to the menu). I also had the prime roast for my Christmas dinner and it was soooo good! Everyone loved it! The customer service is always amazing. Peter, who I normally speak with, is soo accommodating and and all around awesome. Pro Tip: I would call ahead and order ahead so you can grab your food when you get there. Items I would recommend: Capitol Hill Crab Cakes Curry Goat Stew Chicken Sandwich read more

This place is DELICIOUS!!!! Everything is made to order so you have a to wait a bit...but it is well worth the wait! I had chicken sandwich, spinach stew, jollof and bread pudding. Go eat there now...you won't regret it. read more

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New location same great food from scratch...corn salad, beef patty, stewed chicken and chicken sandwich all outstanding. Michelin star quality all around. read more

Washington, DC - Wish i had taken a photo of the delicious moist yummy brown butter chocolate chip cookie. It didn't look like much but was so delicious. A deal at $1.50. Wasn't listed on the pick up menu but spotted them at the pick up window. The employee let me know they were just made last night! Definitely my lucky day! read more

I learned about Open Crumb from an article and immediately wanted to give it a try. I purposely visited Open Crumb several times before writing this review. The first time I went, I was a little turned off because the young man taking the orders lacked customer service. I like for people that know the food to interact with me and convince me that me spending my money will be worth it. Anyway, I chalked it up to him being shy and not personable. Let me be clear, he wasn't rude or unprofessional, just a little disengaged. However, the moment I bit into that $5.00 chicken sandwich with all those spices, fresh greens and red onions, with that Dijon mayo and that fresh baked brioche bun, I decided that he doesn't even have to say hello on my next visit as long as that sandwich was just as good...LOL I went back the same day after work to get my dad and nephew a sandwich and my nephew wanted fries. I got the shrimp po boy. The fries are freshly cut, seasoned, and fried! The seasonings they use make the world a better place. The shrimp po boy was equally fresh and delicious but needed a couple more shrimp so make sure you ask for extra shrimp when you go! The 3rd time I went, I had an order for the whole office. I ordered the lump crab cake that melted in my mouth. I can't wait for them to open on Tuesday so I can get another one. This is a neighborhood spot that you definitely have to try! read more

Open Crumb - Chicken Sandwich - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

The mac-n-cheese is saaaaaaalTEE! I am salt sensitive, admittedly. But this tasted out of the norm. They also use penne pasta. I thought it could be better, especially since it took them 30 minutes to make that and the whiting sandwich. The Whiting sandwich was large, chunky, and a bit sloppy to eat. The fish was fried crisply. It was well seasoned and layered thick between the onions, tartar sauces. read more

On the outside, Open Crumb is easily missed. With the exception of their simple sign, nothing sticks out. It's a small cafe in historic Anacostia with orange walls and 2-3 small tables. It's sterile. But looks can be deceiving. Their story and food make this place exceptional. 1) The story: It's a family own restaurant where the mom, dad, and adult kids are seen in the kitchen making your food. This family used to own a restaurant for 15 years in Adams Morgan. The son (the chef) moved to southeast DC so they opened this place. They are passionate about cooking and the neighborhood. 2) The food: Every two days, they bake fresh brioche bread for their sandwiches. You'll experience their brioche if you order the fried chicken sandwich. It comes fresh from the fryer after being brined for 36 hours with spices. They add fresh tomato, lettuce, and purple onion crafting one of the best fried chicken sandwiches I've had in the city. My sandwich was just under $8. Most people order their food to go, but there are tables and a bathroom if you want to stay. Chat up the owners. They are really nice! read more

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absolutely incredible chicken stew, jollof rice, and yummy fried plantains perfect spice level, great price for size of proportion read more

Open Crumb - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ummmm excuse me?!? I checked out my local black owned business neighborhood cafe, and they weren't kidding when they said their fried chicken sandwich is . I've tried chicken sandwiches from Popeyes, chic fil a, restaurants across the nation in CA, Atlanta, Louisiana. And wow this blows it out of the park. It taste as good as it looks. I inhaled it, the fried chicken was not heavily battered. It was fluffy crunchy goodness topped with their homemade fluffy fresh out of the oven bun. They put some sauce that's spicy and taste a little like horseradish but isn't overpowering like horseradish. I will be coming back! They have so much more on their menu jollof rice, salmon, shrimp and grits. I can't wait to sit down too when they fully open they've got some local artists featured on their wall. read more

Open Crumb - Fried chicken sandwich (got too hungry n took a bite oops). - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

An excellent place to get affordable quality West African take-out!! I really enjoyed my Fried Chicken Sandwich. The bun was fluffy, and the chicken was so crunchy AND juicy! My favorite was actually the Ghanian Peanut Soup with fufu. It was my first time trying fufu, and it was so good... almost like squishy stretchy mashed potatoes. The soup was so flavorful. The chicken is the soup was falling off the bone! But it did have a lot of bones so that was not fun..... The Jollof Rice and Fried Cassava were also delicious :-) read more

The food was excellent; I had the whiting sandwich with Jollof rice and let me tell you that tartar sauce is heaven! Yummy! The reason for the negative star, I've only had Jollof rice one other time, and it was totally different from this place. It wasn't not good, but I was expecting something different! My niece had the chicken sandwich as well as the Jollof Rice. She stated her chicken sandwich was seasoned well and really good! We will most definitely be patronizing this establishment again! read more

Open Crumb - Jollof Rice - Soul Food Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Yum yummo yum! I work nearby and there aren't too many good options to eat in the area. Sad that the prior occupants had to go but happy that OC is now in its place. Located on Good Hope Rd., so parking is fair to middling at bear if you choose to drive. It is quite small on the inside with a couple of tables and chairs to sit down. I've had breakfast and lunch there. For breakfast I had a chicken breakfast sandwich. Super fresh (the bread is homemade) the chicken wasn't fried too hard and tasted great. Another time I visited I had lunch; and got a shrimp wrap. It was reasonably priced and filling. The next time I go back, I think I'll try some of their African dishes. I wished it opened earlier since I get to work at oh dark thirty, but we can't have it all, can we? Either way, I will definitely be back for some good food and to support this family run business read more

If you're in the area, I urge you to try out Open Crumb immediately. And if you're a bit out of the way, you should still strongly consider making a special trip to visit. Yes, I believe it's that good. Across the bridge from the Navy Yard and a few buildings down from the Anacostia Art Center stands an unassuming little joint with no more than 5 small tables. We came here on a whim, searching for late lunch after touring Fort Washington. Their menu consists of a unique combination of southern soul and Ghanaian cuisines, sprinkled with some sweet offerings. OC is family-owned and operated. We were fortunate enough to chat briefly with the mom and sons, and it was clear to see how much passion, love, and pride they had for their food. We sampled the fried chicken sandwich and the "red red" with jollof rice. The buttermilk brined chicken was perfectly moist inside and crispy on the outside (I believe it was coated with panko crumbs). It was lightly seasoned with spices, paired with simple LTO, and sandwiched between pillowy homemade brioche buns. At $5, it was a steal. I was in Ghana about six years ago and my favorite dish was, without a doubt, red red. It's a traditional Ghanaian dish: fried plantains in a tomato bean stew. We ordered ours with a side of rice. Though less flavorful than what I fondly remembered (perhaps because they don't use palm oil), the side of shito (red pepper sauce) more than makes up for it. In fact, the sauce was so good that we ordered a container of it to go! While shito typically contains dried fish and shellfish, their homemade version is vegan. So vegans, go get 'em!! read more

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Let's cut to the quick - will I go back? Heck yeah. Ladyfriend and I after bouncing around Capitol Hill a bit went over to this Anacostia joint around 3 pm on a Saturday. It's tiny - a couple small tables and a window where you order. Kinda beat-up inside. Blank walls. Definitely a takeout place. We each had fried chicken sandwich ($7 each), I had a small spinach stew side ($4, a pleasant sautéed spinach in a mildly curried tomato sauce), she got Mac and cheese ($7, really big serving, really good really cheesy - like gooey creamy with cheese). She said it's better Mac and cheese than she's had at any area bbq joint. The sammies slapped. Very large hunks of chicken, not greasy at all, with a fried breading, on rolls supposedly made in house. Really good food, good prices. Am intrigued to try some of the stews. Order by phone ahead of time - stuff isn't just sitting there in bins to be scooped and handed to you; there's a few minute wait. But the food was piping hot when we got it. Service was a little strange; guy at the counter was maybe new to this whole customer service thing. Check it out. read more

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Sandwiches are delicious, fresh, and price is great. Bread is amazing and fresh baked. mac and cheese is extremely cheesy - so good.

The fish sandwich was perfect. Fresh out of the fryer, crispy batter but soft and steaming hot on the inside. Light, perfect bun. Fresh greens with just the right wisp of barely-there red onion. A fantastic special sauce. House made raspberry lemonade was a refreshing drink to go with it. Even though it's a carry-out, service at the front was super friendly. If you want to sit and eat they will bring out chairs so you can sit at the tables there. read more