African Restaurants near College Park, MD

“If you’re looking for great food in College Park, Koti Grill is definitely worth a visit. The restaurant offers delicious, flavorful dishes, generous portions, and excellent customer service in a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick meal or dining with friends and family, Koti Grill delivers a satisfying experience that keeps customers coming back. The food is fresh, well-seasoned, and made with care, making it one of the standout dining spots in the area“

“I visited Dōgon on June 24th, located within the Salamander Hotel in Washington, DC. The ambiance was exactly what I expected—warm, sophisticated, and distinctly urban chic.

While the pricing is on the higher end, the Afro-Caribbean cuisine more than justified the investment. From the moment we arrived until the conclusion of our meal, both the food and service were exceptional. Despite a full house of guests, the staff remained attentive, professional, and engaged throughout the dining experience.

If you’re looking for a distinctive and elevated dining experience in the DC area that showcases Afro-Caribbean flavors, Dōgon delivers. The combination of outstanding cuisine, impeccable service, and refined atmosphere makes it a destination well worth visiting.“

“Good food and beautiful environment with good music“

“Delicious food! Shared the Beef Tips and the Veggie Platter between 2 people. It came on one platter and was the perfect amount of food. Had the Ethiopian hot tea, spicy and delicious! Atmosphere is casual, lots of locals, TVs on the walls, but they're muted!“

“Candace is Superstar! I’m visiting in town with friends from all over, and my Ugandan friend after one taste, “this reminds me of home”. If you looking for quick bite, and/or dine in. This is the spot to go to for authentic African food and genuine connection. We definitely will be back while in town!“

“I’ve been to SOST twice now and I’ll be making it my third this Friday without a doubt. I’ll tell you this was a top tier experience from beginning to end each time I’ve come, but this time particularly takes the cake. The ambiance is so unbelievably warm and vibey, the real standout has to be the music mix and the way it really transcends your dining experience truly. I was sitting in Michelle section and she was such a doll! I felt taken care of and catered to the whole time
I’ll be going back for brunch because I feel like that’s when the food really stands out but as far as I’m concerned, this dinner was 1 of 1.“

“The best restaurant in USA“

“Amazing chef's tasting menu at ElminaDC salute to Chef Eric Adjepong & team! What a gem, such a creative & upscale Ghanaian cuisine. I just loved your delicious Ghana to the world diaspora food that it blew myself, a first gen away. And my fellow W. African friend felt the same. From the gorgeous decor, art, ambiance, yummy cocktails with dope Ghanaian themes, to starters of soup dumplings. And the yummy twist on our traditional salad with tuna slices was so creative. Then the main course an outstanding pot of our best Ghana jollof with duck beyond delicious, then egg to top it off, wow! All the flavors & presentation was out of this world. We also added my favorite street food kelewele which was so authentic. And the desserts too the puff puff bofrot was so elevated. Hands down the best chef's tasting I've ever experienced. And just saw there's a new chefs menu on the horizon, next trip back to DMV & Elmina loading. Don't know how I missed posting last summer here after my usual IG post but held off as at first was a bit antsy with name & history. But so glad & hope can still get a table after Micheli- has listed but even stars much deserved!“

“Today was my first time visiting. I came from WV. I follow the page and have been wanting to try this amazing looking food!!! April helped me pick my order and she did an awesome job!! The food was 10/10!!! My taste buds are happy ❤️“

“Love the food and the customer service“

“The food was really good and the waiter was very attentive. I forgot the name of the appetizer but it was a shrimp, avocado combo that was served with bread. DELICIOUS. We also had yam chips served with a mayonnaise based sauce. They were seasoned differently than what I am used to (which is just salt) but it tasted amazing! The main meal was snapper with jollof rice and fried plantain. 10s across the board would highly recommend.“

“Top notch service and the food is amazing!!!! So many options to choose from and the portions are very generous! I would definitely recommend The Hunger Tamer for an authentic West African Culinary Experience. Thanks auntie Sonia. You're the best!!!“

“A Beautiful place to visit, delicious delicacies of African Dishes . Great hospitality and very welcoming. Guys go have a taste and thank me later??.

Kid-friendliness: Can play and have fun

Parking: Free parking

Wheelchair accessibility: Can access with no problem“

“Cool concept it’s like +6 kitchens in 1. They offer a lot of different promos on social media. From Alana pizza, I ordered the burrata and the bacon pesto pizza. The burrata was really fresh and I enjoyed the pesto pizza. From Di Fara pizza, I ordered the pepperoni, sausage and meatball pizza. Not sure if it was dough or the pizza was undercooked, but I wish there was more of a crisp to the crust. I found myself chewing longer than expected.

Location was really clean and ordering via the app was easy. There’s plenty of street parking around the shopping center. Prices are high for the area. I would definitely be back to try some of the other restaurants.“

“Chef John puts his heart into his meals and gives his client a wonderful experience. Recently I experienced his seafood okra aka ila a la se po... it was amazing! The whole family loved it even my young kids 10 & 8.

My kids had his turkey 2 years ago and requested for it again this year, that's how memorable his meals are. So as requested we tried his raga turkey, spinach aka efo riro and Jollof rice for Thanksgiving 2024 and he did not disappoint!! Everything was tasty, people kept asking where the food was catered from.

Kudos chef, we enjoy your meals. And we will keep coming back.

Thank you!!!“

“The steak was the highlight of the meal—perfectly cooked, tender, juicy, and full of flavor. It's easy to see why it's one of their best-selling dishes.
Their grilled Suya is a must-try and deserves its reputation as one of the restaurant's most popular menu items“

“I visited Swahili a few weekends ago and I enjoyed my time. I normally order the basket (i loveeeeee samosas lol) Princess is an amazing server. She always makes sure my food comes out right and her drink recommendations are always delicious!“

“really good, quality food and service at very fair prices- TJ (owner) was fantastic and takes care of each customer like they were his own family/friend. the suya, goat, fish, and plantains were all perfectly prepared and delicious. definitely highly recommend this spot not just for quality but also level of service from the owner/staff - A++ / 10 out of 10! *and they just got their liquor license as well!“

“So authentic and tasty. yummy and feels like herby spicy. thank you“

“Friendly environment and amazing dishes“

“Great Saturday party lit!!!!!“

“I enjoyed ELMAS cuisine. I ordered the fish and plantain, little did i know it comes with jollof rice and spinach (made my day even happier). In addition her food is well seasoned and well cooked. I will definitely order from this cuisine again.“

“It's Kenyan style food so the curry among other dishes will not be what you are used to. However, I did enjoy the added spices that the African style brings. I recommend everyone giving this restaurant a try. They have pool tables too. Tell Lindsey I sent you. Bon Appetit“

“Passing through Jackson. Had the jerk chicken with rice an peas with a side of plantains. Excellent meal.“

“One of the best Cameroonian spot in the DMV. Whenever I’m looking for good authentic Cameroonian cuisine Tiku’s Kitchen is my only go to, she have never disappointed!!!!!!!!!! I’ve been eating from her for a year now and the food always taste the same or better, and the price is also a plus. if I could give a 10 star I would“

“Love this place. Walk in the door and immediately to the right is Lawd Shawarma! A wonderfully warm meal of fish & eggs with vegan bread and Christmas-spiced Sorrel / Hibiscus drink. No matter what they call the next respiratory illness, no matter if you need to starve a flu or feed a cold. Problem solved for me. Lawd! I thank you.“

“Saw an amazing story about the food and owners of this restaurant- what a great story - thank you for being such a great role model and giving back to the community“

“Best place to have a good evening after a hard weekend work. Music is amazing“

“This is the second year I had rhuths kitchen catered my son's birthday and it was a hit. Everyone finished everything. I had tray of jollof perfectly spiced, puff puff, stew chicken and roasted croaker. I also regularly get their shawarma and jollof spaghetti and it is delish! They also have milky chin-chin which is also very good“

“Ordered a tray of Jollof rice and plantains for a social gathering. Everything was delicious!! I will definitely be coming back to try more items on the menu.“

“I would add a picture but the food didn’t make it to the scene I got the jollof rice with the hard chicken and I inhaled every piece of rice and if I could’ve eaten the bone off this chicken I would’ve I only order it from Zions kitchen it has never disappointed I be back soon #forevercustomer“

“Simply delicious meal and value for my money“

“We tried 4 different dishes and EVERYTHING was AMAZING! The decor is beautiful. I enjoyed the music and the entire vibe of this restaurant. We got a chance to meet the chef and he was so nice and down to earth.“

“Flora's Restaurant has become my go-to spot for incredible West African food, and I can't recommend it enough!!!

The Food: Absolutely outstanding. I've tried several dishes here, and everything has been consistently delicious. My personal favorites are the jollof rice and chicken stew, both of which are packed with flavor and clearly made from scratch. You can't go wrong with the beef suya, and their fufu never disappoints. My father always orders the egusi, and my mother is hooked on the salmon. Every dish we've tried has been a winner. The menu features authentic West African cuisine prepared with care and skill, and everything tastes incredibly fresh. You can tell the chef is a true professional who takes pride in their craft. Nothing tastes rushed or pre-made. The portions are generous, and the flavors are rich and well-balanced. Whether you're familiar with African cuisine or trying it for the first time, the menu has something that will exceed your expectations.
I've also had the pleasure of trying their catering service, and I was equally impressed. The food traveled well, stayed fresh, and was just as flavorful as dining in. It's rare to find a restaurant where the catering quality matches the in-house experience, but Flora's absolutely delivers on both fronts.

The Atmosphere: It's a small, intimate spot that seats around 20 people. While they do a lot of takeout orders, it's also a nice place for families to sit down and enjoy a meal together. The space is clean and well-kept, and they always have great music playing in the background that makes the dining experience even better.

The Service: The staff work hard in the kitchen, and it shows in the quality of every dish. The owner is usually hard at work as well but definitely makes the effort to greet you, which speaks to how much care goes into running this place.

Bottom Line: Flora's is the real deal. Great food, fair prices, and a business run with integrity. If you're in the Greenbelt/Lanham area and looking for authentic African cuisine or just a solid meal, Flora's should be at the top of your list. I'll definitely be back!“

“friendly staff, great location and good parking“

“Confort and good environment“

“How in heavens name do you rate delicious? I recommend Disbe for all grilled meat loving fans.“

“Great Late-Night Find with Excellent Service!
I ordered from Beyond Suya at their kiosk, and I was genuinely impressed. The staff was so nice, patient, and super communicative throughout the entire process. Even though it wasn’t a dine-in experience, they made sure everything went smoothly and made me feel like a valued customer.

The food was absolutely delicious – full of flavor and clearly made with care. What really stood out, aside from the amazing service, is that they’re open late! If you’re looking for something tasty and satisfying to eat late at night, Beyond Suya is a perfect go-to. I’ll definitely be back again soon. Highly recommend!“

“One of the BEST Egusi I've ever had. I was pregnant and Ms. Bangura (owner) was so kind enough to have my special order ready for me on almost a nightly basis. For whatever reason, my craving was egusi and it started with just single orders every other night to ordering pans of egusi with a side of pounded yam.

My husband would do pickups for me and he said it was always easy to place and order. She has a waiting area inside and a small grocery for your quick grabs while you wait.
Parking is nice and the customer service is top tier.

I still visit often and Will be coming back soon!“

“Great restaurant Lounge with a variety of delicious food. A very friendly customer service that appreciates all customers. Try their spicy goat and suyer, and you'll thank me later. l.“

“First time visit!! GOD BLESS YOU!! Every stew is delicious. Bitterleaf with fish & Amala; Isi ewu (goat) with Garri. Hearty, smoky, satisfying!! Looking forward to my next visit.“

“During my trip to Maryland, I went to Christele’s Delights, the food here is absolutely delicious. I’m still dreaming about my meal. Each bite was a delight as the name said. The menu offers a wide of African’s variety in general and Cameroonian’s food in particular. Christele’s Delight s is just the place to be. Highly recommended!“

“Love the food and the service! I’ve been coming here once every couple of weeks for the past few months now and staff is always friendly and kind and the food is delicious. I brought my dad here for his birthday and they not only greeted him but sat and chatted with him. He was absolutely thrilled and they treated him to birthday puff puff. Can’t say enough about them. Thank you guys!“

“Was introduced to this restaurant by a friend. When I received my food and opened it, the fragrance was amazing. I ordered the tilapia with jollof rice and plantain. The whole fish, yes whole fish was seasoned and was delicious. I couldn't stop at what I said was enough as my portion,lol. The rice was good. I couldn't get to my plantain😞..... I was full! To make along story short, if you want some delicious food, stop into this restaurant. Side note: the plantain and my friend's yam was delicious too.“

“This is the newest and greatest spot to grace Laurel Md. The atmosphere is amazing!!! The decor is absolutely beautiful.. The waiters, waitresses and bartenders just true amazing…THE FOOD!!!!!!! On a scale of 1 to 10 and 10 the highest…… I give them a 10…. I love African food and everything was on time. Flavor and taste impeccable 😉 Going again this week….Vibes are truly amazing!!!!“

“Excellent good and a lot of it!! I loved the food truck! Now I love the new restaurant in Potomac Mills! Come out and support Ghana Jollof!“

“I love ❤️❤️ your tasty food.i will definitely come back again and again.You rock 👍“