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Tempoo Restaurant

4.1 (21 reviews)
Closed • 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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Thuong N.

This place is so much different than any other restaurant I have been in. We tried this place out because of the five stars reviews on Google and Yelp. When we walked in, they sat us at a table, then the owner, TJ, came to us and asked, "what do you want here?". It was a really weird question to ask customers. We were like "food!". Then he was, "do you know what you want?". We were not sure what we wanted because it was our first time there, and he did not even give us a menu yet but asked us what we wanted. It was a bit weird. We told him that it was our first time here and we wanted to try to food out. He finally gave us the menu. The menu was a one-page paper. He asked us if we wanted to try the food out, he will provide us with something different from the menu. We asked for chicken, fish, and meat as our main dishes. With the drink, they gave us a punch that tastes good and very gingerly. He also asked us if we wanted anything while waiting for the main dishes. He told us to try their kabob. The kabob tastes like beef jerky with a spicy powder and onion pickles on top. We are all like the kabob. I personally like the fish the best among the main dishes. The fish dish has plantains, I like the plantains, but my friends do not like the plantains. The chicken was okay, and the meat was assorted, so it tastes a bit weird to me, but one of my friends likes the meat. The price was pricy there. It was more expensive than we expected. And because what he gave us was not on the menu, we have no idea if the price was right. He told us he gave us a bit of everything to try out. Customer service was a bit weird when they asked you want do you want here but did not give you any menu. Lol. This place is fun to try once, but I don't think we will come back again.

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Nicole P.

My husband and I were looking for a place to eat and stumbled upon this restaurant. Baby when I say, the food is GOOD. The food is good. It's flavorful and the portions are good. My husband and I both had the red snapper. The owner and staff are also nice. The owner came over and spoke to us multiple times throughout the night. Oh, yeah, don't get me started on the drinks. The drinks are also good. 10/10 I highly recommend you will not be disappointed.

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Sasha P.

This was a nice hidden gem we stumbled across on our brief time through town. We always aim to support black owned business -- so of course we were excited to try it out. The owner, TJ, was very hospitable and helped us on what to order. Everything was DELICIOUS. Service is quick, food was fresh, and everything perfectly seasoned. The best red snapper we have ever had. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great food and even greater service!

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Their food is soooooo good and they give you good sized portions. I will definitely be a regular customer!

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This place is AMAZING!!! The food and service is fantastic. Every single dish was delicious. You won't leave hungry.

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Ivo Restaurant - Spicy chicken stew/Sauce Kédjénou.

Ivo Restaurant

(8 reviews)

The closest thing to authentic ivorian dishes without having to deal with visa application, flying…read moreacross the Atlantic Ocean and suffering occasional bad food in airline cabin food. Ivo Restaurant has relocated to this new address with an upgrade to their service. The food is, without question, consistently good, the menu is comprised of sauce graine with oxtail( palmnut stew), sauce arrachide with oxtail (peanut sauce) and the famous ivorian Kedjenou (chicken and vegetables cooked under pressure for optimum flavor). The grilled tilapia and fried plantains is a flagship but there is so much more to discover on the menu.. You can either dine in in a comfortable environment or do a take out of anything on the menu. My only recommendation for carry out would be that you find a better sealed container for the stews and sauces. Carry on with all the upgrades. 4.6 out of 5

For this week's effort to support local businesses, our food delivery app recommended a brand new…read moreWest African restaurant called Ivo that is located in the Hyattsvile Regal Theater complex across from the Mall of Prince George's (aka PG Plaza) The cuisine is from Ivory Coast, specifically. I ordered braised fish. I got the entire fish from head to tail. It was massive! The fish was very succulent and tasty. Not dried at all and well seasoned but NOT overseasoned! It also was not salty or greasy and oily! A PLUS for someone watching their cholesterol. It was very KETO friendly because it was served with an onion and diced cabbage slaw and a tomato based pepper sauce on the side. The fish is really bony however but the bones were very thick so you could avoid choking on them if you're not used to eating bony fish. The portion is so large it could feed 2 people! By yourself, you could arguably divide up eating this fish into 4 meals: You could eat this for lunch, dinner and then lunch again and a snack! For $18.99 you also get to pick a free side! I got the plaintains and we got plenty in the small carton that came in the bag. This is a steal of a price compared to what other area Afrian restauants charge for a full entree. It arrived super fast (like under 20 minutes) and was piping hot and fresh! I will definitely order there again especially bc they are so close to where I live. By the time I ordered in the evening, most of their most popular dishes were sold out so that tells me this place is a hidden gem that has already been discovered by locals who are keeping it quiet and to themselves. And for that reason, I will skip blabbing about them in my Next Door app but will help them out by giving them good reviews in Uber Eats, Postmates, Door Dash, Google Biz and Yelp and Facebook.

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Flora's Restaurant

(28 reviews)

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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.

Joyful Heart African Cuisine - The lunch special.

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(30 reviews)

I'm giving it 3 stars because I didn't experience their service since I didn't have dinner there…read more So I was there for a meeting where the group pretty much booked the restaurant. Now the food we consumed came from the restaurant and I can tell you that it was HELLLAAAAAAA TASTY!! We had the joluf (sorry if I misspelled that) rice, the cabbage, chicken and fish. Let me break it down for you: Rice - sooo sooo sooo goood. Loved the level of spiciness. Didn't need anything else could be eaten alone well I definitely ate it alone lolzzz. Now unsure it all of their joluf rice is always that spicy but either way buyer be warn if you eating African food just be ready for some level of spiciness and don't complain about it. Cabbage - hm hm hm good. So great especially when paired with the rice. Honestly the best part of my meal I saw it and automatically knew that I wanted it. Also spicy so NO COMPLAINTS Fish - so well spiced like the flavor was in the skin inside the fish and in every nook and cranny of the bones YUMMMM Chicken - YUM YUM YUM ugh why add anything else?

Food was nasty and when I called to return they tried to tell me it was a smoky flavor I've had all…read moretypes of hollow rice I know the difference it was burnt bottom of the pan tasting rice couldn't eat two bites and they offered a discount next time. Do not go to this spot. As soon as I walked in I should've cancelled a customer called in and I heard on speaker phone of him complaining and they disregarded him. Stay far away from this spot.

Tempoo Restaurant - african - Updated May 2026

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