West African Restaurants near College Park, MD

“Really cool store that has a lot of Senegalese items around for sale. The food was perfect it was my first time having west African food and I really liked how Smokey and barbequey the food was. I got the large lamb platter and they really packed on the rice and lamb, it was really delicious and the onions were particularly good. The lamb wasn’t gamey at all and had a great taste and chew. The turn around time on the order was quick as well and very friendly staff.“

“We were really excited to eat here to celebrate my wife’s birthday and it was one of the best dinner experiences we’ve had in DC. Not exaggerating, it’s the best sauce work on dishes we have ever tasted. The sauces for the piri salad, branzino, and shrimp were the highlights while the oysters were the standout. Our server (Cesar) was phenomenal and gave us great recommendations. We are excited to come back here with our friends in the near future!“

“Excellent quality, very authentic food. If you love spicy this is the spot for sure to check out. You can build your own bowl and have plenty of options to choose from, also the beverages are authentic as well. Definitely not expensive yet fairly priced yet still excellent in qualitu. Highly recommend!“

“The best restaurant in USA“

“I dont know where and how to start, but i will try. First of all, it was my first time in a Senegalese restaurant , I have a lot of family members that are Senegalese so I KNOW AUTHENTIC SENEGALESE FOOD. I dont ever entertain conversations where Nigerians and Ghanaians are fighting to know which one has the best jolof because to me it is nonsense as the Senegalese people are the inventors and creator of it.

Anyway back to this restaurant, This is the best West African restaurant I have ever visited in northeastern America! The BEST! Don’t @ me or anything. I am not debating. My wife had the dibi chicken with jolof rice and I had beef suya with plantains. It finished with 12 minutes and keep in mind that each portions are enough for 2 people. The plantains/ alloco was cooked perfectly, the rice was AUTHENTIC, the chicken was flavorfully sophisticatedly delicious! The decor was is great, the ambiance is charming, the staff and owners are awesome . Everything is great about this place. Order before tho, it can take up to 45 minutes if it’s really busy but believe it is worth the wait! Also they have the best baobab juice outside of Africa. I chugged 2 ! I loved every bit of my visit . This is officially my favorite African Restaurant on the east coast. I have yet to see another do something like this !

Thank you for representing west African food ! You guys are making us proud“

“Love the food and the customer service“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“Listen, I am a girl, and this was one of the best experiences I've had. If you've read the other comments, everyone has been taking out and having horrible experiences, while I dined in and had my best meal! I ordered jollof rice. Amazing. Fish. Awfully good.“

“great seafood, will come back!“

“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.“

“Confort and good environment“

“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.“

“So much great and yummy cuisines to savor....Varieties of exotic drinks. Wines, spirits, etl.👌“

“Fantastic food and atmosphere, highly recommended“

“Good food, music, ambiance, and customer service. I will definitely be returning.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Delicious meal. This woman Joan can cook. Everything was cooked to perfection, tender tasty. I ordered Egusi soup!!! She was kind and had great service too. It’s also one of the less expensive places I’ve seen. I’ll be gone my back today.“

“Awesome food, great service & awesome energy!!!“

“They're food is the best, I love the egunsi soup and the jollof rice. Clean environment and great service also. In fact, anytime I decided not to cook, it's only going to be their food cos I have tried like 3 other African restaurants in the area, none meet up to their standards.“