I got the pleasure of learning about Calabash and experiencing their Ghanian cuisine on a Sunday…read moreafternoon and I thoroughly enjoyed. Calabash African Cuisine is an intimate and cute establishment that offers great customer service. And the food, the food was absolutely delicious! I ordered the Suya and Waakye, which took my tastebuds back to the delicious dishes my second family always cooked for festivities. I also got the opportunity to try my friend's entree, which was the Banku with the Peanut Soup. Needless to say, the food was flavored and cooked perfectly. Whenever, I'm craving some goodT Ghanian food, I'm glad that I now have a go to... Calabash.

Typing this while in emergency room with friend who has a severe peanut allergy. We asked the…read moreserver several times was there any peanuts in the seasoning and he said no. My friend started to react after eating the suya and I had to rush her to the emergency room. The only reason we found out about the peanuts was because I made the server go ask the chef about the peanuts after her reaction . This was something that could be avoided if they took the time to put her health and life first.

Delicious food and PROMPT UberEats delivery ....I cannot speak to ambiance, but the packing for…read moredelivery was done with care. Banku, oxtails, and jollof were delicious! Wonderful flavors. I prefer my oxtails a bit more tender--but honestly, I cook mine for hours.....and haven't had any beyond my home that tender. Also, I could have enjoyed a few more oxtails bites. Beyond that, the portions were GENEROUS. I will definitely order again.

My partner and I ordered from here for the first time. It's a bit far from us, so it took about an…read morehour to reach us via food delivery service. We weren't able to go in person, so I can't speak on service or atmosphere. What I will say is that the food was amazing! Full of flavor and delicious. My partner didn't love the chicken to rice ratio but said the food was good. I ordered the egusi soup and rice + a side of fufu, while my partner ordered the chicken and rice. I personally would have liked more of the melon seed mixture and less spinach, but that's a personal preference. I wish there was an option to get fufu instead of rice. Though delicious, I definitely preferred the fufu. It was prepared to perfection! Would order again. Sorry, no pics because we were hungry!

My first visit to Fettoosh felt intimate in the best way. The owner personally served the dining…read moreroom while also tending the kitchen, which lent the experience a quiet, home-cooked sincerity. Their signature mint tea was genuinely splendid--aromatic, balanced, and restorative--whether by recipe or by the hand that poured it. I ordered the Tfaya (djaaj), drawn by curiosity about raisin-topped couscous, and was rewarded with a warm, herbal, deeply satisfying dish. The flavors felt honest and transportive, offering the closest approximation of a Maghrebi home kitchen I've encountered locally. While the setting is modest and the operation clearly small, the food carries cultural confidence and care. Fettoosh succeeds not by spectacle, but by intimacy--and that, here, is its strength

Good food with even nicer service. This place feels very authentic and the man who owns it is very…read morekind and friendly. He chatted with us the whole time and recommended the mint tea to us which was delicious and well worth it. My first time really eating Moroccan food but the flavor combinations were good and the preserved lemon and olives used in the dishes were tasty. My favorite dishes here were the chicken tajin and the mint tea

Finally got an opportunity to dine here. Ive had the food catered before and this time I was able…read moreto try in house. The establishment itself is quite dated. The awning outside needs refurbishment and inside furniture is not updated. It's dark inside, almost like a night club. Perhaps it is sometimes. I did not like the decor, it was a little run down and honestly did not match up to the prices. The service was also disappointing. I felt that staff lacked a bit of professionalism and they rarely checked on us. The plates are huge. That is a plus. My partner ordered the goat and I tried the red snapper. I think one plate is big enough to share. I like the spinach, but everything needed a bit of salt. While the red snapper was coated in a lovely tomato and red pepper gravy, I felt it made the crispyness of the fried fish disappear and it was kind of soggy. Maybe you can ask for the gravy on the side. The food is not bad, but given the physical establishment and the service I wouldn't return.

First time trying this spot and the food was really good. The suya was tender and you could tell it…read morewas grilled, though I wish it had a bit more seasoning. I ordered the "Mother Land" cocktail--it was very strong but still sweet and enjoyable. Unfortunately, the service was a big letdown. Our server wasn't attentive, barely checked on us, and put our order in incorrectly. I ended up waiting a long time for my partner's food, and by the time it arrived, mine was cold. The space itself is super cute, I loved the afrobeats music and the overall vibe is great. While the food was good, I just wish the service had matched it for a better overall experience.

Drinks were really good but the food could've been better. I understand you have to cater to…read moredifferent clientele... as a Cameroonian I wasn't that impressed. I will come back for dinner, maybe it'll be a different experience... PS. Julio was great, he explained the menu to us and everything came out as we ordered!

Came out for a friends birthday and Julio was great! Food was delicious and service was good!…read moreDefinitely will be back

Terrific meal and will be back again. Kitfo was a star and the greens were stellar. Braised lamb…read morewas another excellent protein. Red lentils were super. Service was efficient, very helpful, and friendly.

Food is delicious--you know it is authentic when a majority of seated customers share the ethnicity…read morewith the cuisine and seem to be regulars. Know what to expect: 1. On a sunday evening, the atmosphere was more cafe like--laid back, slow service with one of the staff tackling bar/orders/checks/water, televisions playing local music and shows, the owner and chef personally checking on each table. 2. The veg platter for two was a good portion with well balanced spices and the usual vegetable and lentil dishes. The Enjera is well made. The corrected chicken order had chewy pieces--which is a hallmark of the cuisine and its cooking styles--toothsome meat with a bite to it versus the tender/soft meat other cuisines lean into. If you are looking for good Ethiopian food, no more no less, give this place a chance. If you are looking to impress an out of towner with fine dining, then the old standbys in DC are your best bet.

This is a very small cafe that has Ethiopian breakfast, lunch and dinner items on their menu. The…read morecoffee is roasted on premise, and cups and saucers are ready to go. While this is a small, relatively simple space, it packs a lot into its menu, and the staff - one wait staff who also helps with the chef in the kitchen - are attentive, patient, and kind. This is truly a gem that may be completely overlooked as it is in a small strip mall next to Subway Sandwiches, but the food and spices seem authentic, and there is an attention to detail and to finesse that one may not have expected in a small place like this. One of the hidden gems in South Arlington along Columbia Pike for Ethiopian food.

Trying a new place since my old favorites are both closed now (Sora in Alexandria and Keren in DC)…read more Ordered delivery via UberEats, got the veggie combo and lamb tibs, loved everything! Now I have a new favorite place for Ethiopian deliveries.

Everything was amazing-- so flavorful. People there were very kind. Service was a bit slow but they…read morewere understaffed that day. The food made up for the wait.

If you want to try some authentic Nigerian, Ghanaian food, this is a great place for it. Since…read morecoming back from my African trip, I have been craving fufu and egusi. Finally found the right time and place to try out African food in DC. They have various types of fufu which was awesome. I tried pounded yam and fufu with egusi and oxtail. Either Egusi you can either get the vegetarian option or with any meat. I love meat so I ordered egusi with goat. Goat was nicely cooked and very tender as it should be. Egusi had nice balance of heat and very flavorful with lots of green veggies. Goes so well with fufu. Oxtail was great. It's cooked in their hot tomato sauce. I wish it wasn't as oily as it was. That's the only negative. But I drained the oil and mixed it with the kibbles and gave it to my pup. She loved it. Now she expects something to be mixed with her kibbles every time. Serivice and ambiance were great. Great value for money.

Great food: from the Fante Fante fish, to the oxtail waakye, to the bofrot donuts for desert,…read moreeverything was heavenly. Excellent service Personable chef and sous-chef. Both came round to chat with us - nice touch.

Came here for a birthday dinner…read more My friend is from Ghana and wanted to try this new fusion Ghana restaurant. It certainly didn't disappoint. The drinks were spot on. We especially enjoyed the plantain chips Because it was our birthdays the waitress did honor that by giving each of us a free glass of champagne on the house. I did like the outdoor patio vibe that they had set up with warmers it was quite comfy and had nice spacing around it. I think it would be a pretty good place to chill in the summer Parking is on the street and might be hard to find but if you try hard enough it's possible. Service was excellent no issues I would be inclined to come back