West African Restaurants near Riverdale Park, MD

“Their suya tastes really good. I went there today to try it out and ordered the suya with plantains. The price was reasonable, and the food was very tasty. I’ll definitely be coming back.“

“This place was probably one of my favorite dining experiences in DC. One of the reviews I read mentioned you’ll probably end up ordering 40-50% of the menu, and they were definitely right. For two people, we ordered 1 snack, 2 appetizers, 1 item from the “with bread” section, and 1 large share. We also got the rum cake (which was so good!) for dessert and we each had a drink. We left very full and with some leftovers from the large share.

All that aside, this place absolutely lived up to the hype! Each food item was packed with flavor and had beautiful presentation. The servers were kind and quick to help. Food comes out quickly which was nice! The music was on the louder side, but the playlist was great. We could still hear each other.

One thing to note is the menu changes slightly, so what you see in other reviews will more or less be what is available (with slight changes). For instance, we saw reviews about the chargrilled oysters but when we saw the menu it was (raw) oysters escovitch.

This place is definitely on my list to go back to!“

“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!“

“The best restaurant in USA“

“They are OPEN!! Keep going around to the other side of the building. Customer service was excellent. I would recommend wearing closed toe shoes because there is an abundance of gravel and rocks. Food was amazing. I had suya of course, fish, chicken and plantains. Well worth the trip.“

“All I can say is the Jollof Rice is so good! Every time I go there I order a small and a large. The first time I ate the 🇸🇳 Senegal Jollof Rice , smothered in onions 🧅 and smoked lamb , was at an event in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland served off a food truck. Afterwords I had to google to find the restaurant.Now I can’t get enough!“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“Succulent and varieties of Senegalese meals to eat“

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

“great seafood, will come back!“

“Confort and good environment“

“I stopped by Bros J Suya and ordered a $10 plate of suya.
Overall, the food was good and I'll definitely be back.
🍖 The Food
The dry suya seasoning was excellent—very flavorful and probably the best part of the meal. The meat itself was good, and the portion size was fair for the price.
The sauce was decent, but I think it could use more seasoning and definitely more heat. I like my suya with a stronger, spicier kick.
⏱ The Downside
My biggest complaint was the wait time. It took a while for what was essentially a simple $10 plate of suya. What confused me even more was that I ate it immediately after getting into the car, and it was already cold. I was expecting it to be hot and fresh considering the wait.
📝 Final Thoughts
Even with those issues, I enjoyed the food enough to come back. I'm actually planning to order a tray for an upcoming party, and I also want to try their fish and rice dishes.
For comparison, I usually go to Project Suya. I think Project Suya's sauce is a little better, but Bros J Suya is still solid.
If I had to rate them:
Bros J Suya: 8/10
Project Suya: 8.7/10
I still haven't found a perfect 10/10 suya spot in the DMV, but the search continues. If anyone knows a hidden gem, let me know!“

“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“

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

“Fantastic food and atmosphere, highly recommended“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

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