African Restaurants near Owings Mills, MD

“Delicious, authentic cuisine paired with amazing customer service. I absolutely love it here, she makes sure you eat good! The presentation of the food was soooo beautiful and definitely worth every penny. Try her out you will not be disappointed!“

“STOP! STOOOPPPP!!!!
Wa gba! Discovered and visited Jollof etc at Owing Mills few weeks, boy it's the kitchen of authentic in full HD color wholesome naija food. Well I decided to plan a second visit before jumping to the ultimate conclusion.
The second visit is today and boy, it was spectacularly delicious. Curious what I had? Well on the first visit weeks ago, had amala, goat meat and bitter leaf stew (101%). For the second visit today, had the beans, dodo plus goat meat (102%).
We also made the pilgrimage with friends who had a variety of different soups.
The conclusion from everyone is: Omo, this is full STOP! Mash your breaks!! Pull on your hand brake and park at Jollof etc.
We are already planing additional visits. Save Money, Take in the full experience and let your tongue thank you for a delicious enrichment of authentic naija food and ambience experience. I do talk my own oh!“

“YO, BALTIMORE—DROP EVERYTHING AND RUN TO PAPARAZZI GRILL ON PARK HEIGHTS AVE RIGHT NOW!!! 😱🇳🇬 This place is straight-up THE BEST-KEPT NAIJA SECRET in the whole city—authentic West African fire that will RUIN all other food for you!!! I swear on everything, I walked in last week and the aromas SLAPPED me in the face like “Welcome home!” 🍲💥
The JOLLOF RICE??? OH. MY. GOD. 🤯 Perfectly smoky, that legendary party-jollof char, spiced to PERFECTION—not greasy, just pure magic! Paired it with the grilled peppered fish platter and I’m still dreaming about it: flaky fish exploding with spice, crispy fried plantains that melt in your mouth, fresh coleslaw, and that zesty sauce that ties it all together like a boss. PORTIONS SO MASSIVE I ate like a king and had leftovers for days!!! 👑🍚
Then I hit the BEEF SUYA—thin slices marinated in secret spices, grilled to smoky perfection, loaded with onions, tomatoes, and cucumber. NUTTY, SPICY KICK that had me sweating and smiling!!! 🌶️🔥 Everything halal, super fresh, made with LOVE.
Staff? Like family—incredibly friendly, quick service, chatting and hyping your order. Spot is clean, cozy vibes (even if it’s small), prices are an absolute STEAL ($10-15 for platters that DESTROY fancy chains), and parking is easy-peasy.
If you’re in Park Heights, Pimlico, or anywhere in Bmore—SKIP the overpriced downtown spots!!! This is where the real locals feast. I’m already addicted… next visit: ASUN ALL THE WAY!!! Baltimore, we NEEDED this gem!!! 🌟🌟🌟 #JollofKings #NaijaFire #BaltimoreEats #WestAfricanBmore #PaparazziGrillOrBust #FoodgasmAlert 🍴🇳🇬💯
Like a African people it sound like a ai make it sound like a Nigeria people“

“Love this place amazing people and great food“

“This place is my go to for efo and poundo. Literally the best efo and poundo in all of MD. Whenever I go on long runs, I eat the efo and poundo as part of my recovery.

I love the poundo so much I held off on trying anything else. Until I tried the jollof. The jollof is 10/10. I drive all the way from PG county to get Mama Putts food because she had the true authentic taste I am looking for.“

“delicious food, great service, nice quiet atmosphere“

“The owner was warm and welcoming, which I genuinely appreciated. Unfortunately, the quality of the meal didn’t match the hospitality. Once I got home and opened my order, disappointment quickly set in.

The meat portions were extremely small, practically pebble-sized, and many pieces were bony and lacked substance. The cow skin was so tough it was inedible. I had no choice but to throw it away. Only the tripe and one piece of cow skin were passable.

I initially hesitated to write this review. But after reading another customer’s complaint about the same issue posted nine months ago, it became clear that feedback isn’t being taken seriously. That’s troubling. If a concern has been raised and ignored for that long, it suggests the business isn’t listening to its customers.

Beyond the portion size, the stew was overwhelmingly spicy. While spice is integral to Nigerian cuisine, it’s common sense to ask customers about their spice tolerance or offer a milder option. Assuming all Africans or Nigerians can handle extreme heat is not only inaccurate, but also inconsiderate.

Dining at Nigerian restaurants in Maryland often feels like a gamble. Between the undersized meat, the tough cow skin, and the unchecked spice level, I wasted both time and money.

To make matters worse, the music inside the restaurant was excessively loud. And the Afrobeat videos playing on the screens featured semi-nude women, content that’s inappropriate for a public space frequented by families and children. This should be common knowledge. You wouldn’t walk into an American or Chinese restaurant and see music videos with nearly naked performers. They understand that a restaurant is a place for dining, not a nightclub. I still don't understand the need for those Afrobeat music videos with seminude women in a restaurant. It does not make sense. It has to be a Maryland thing. Whoever started that trend should be fined!

Nigerian restaurants have so much potential, but the standard often feels rough. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, though based on the pattern of dismissing past concerns, I’m not optimistic.“