African Restaurants near Falls Church, VA

“It’s my pleasure to ordering food from Kulan restaurant for my kids and I. I had requested a rice dish with lamb, but to my delight, the portion was more than generous. The lamb itself from Kulan was incredibly delicious, with a tender and succulent texture that melted in my mouth. The flavors were well-balanced, and the combination of the rice and salad complemented the dish perfectly. It was evident that Kulan put great care and attention into preparing the meal. I highly recommend Kulan for anyone looking for exceptional food and service. My kids love Somali food no more burger or fries.“

“Money well spent, waiters and staff were courteous. Food was delicious!“

“We did the tasting menu for my husband’s birthday and it was totally worth it! The food here is truly special. As someone who wasn’t familiar with Ghanaian cuisine or the Elmina region, I was excited to experience new flavors—and every dish had just the right level of warm, welcoming spice.

I had a hibiscus mocktail that was fantastic (hibiscus is featured throughout the menu, which I loved). Highlights for us included the lobster dumplings, eggplant, red red, fufu, and ribeye—everything was delicious. The red red was my personal favorite, so flavorful and unlike anything I’ve tried before.

The menu is extensive, so there’s definitely something for everyone. Can’t wait to come back and try more!“

“There was a reason why I was anticipating to go to Dōgon... It was too good!
I was excited to finally snag a reservation for myself and my significant other. Reservations are highly recommended if you want to avoid a long wait. When we arrived for our reservation, we received a warm welcome and we were escorted to a lounge area as our table wasn't ready. The lounge was intimate, plus there was a cocktail menu. We were able to start off with drinks first. We were here for about 15-20 minutes before being seated.

Once we arrived to our table, our server was pleasant and knowledgeable of the entire menu in detail. We shared the cornbread, hoe crab and fried whitting sliders to start---chef's kiss. I then enjoyed the oxtail dish that came with a side of rice peas. This dish was so flavorful! Lastly, we finished off with the rum cake which had a perfect balance of sweet and savory. I loved my experience and can't wait to go back!“

“This place was such a delightful discovery! The attentive care by the owner and staff made us feel welcomed and at home. And the food was so good! Truly fantastic. We had the grilled tilapia with bantu and okra soup with fufu. We were super grateful for water and bowl at our table to wash our hands before and after the meal, too. We'll definitely be back.“

“Thanks to Tracye McQuirter of By Any Greens Necessary for recommending this Ethiopian Cafe to me. The sign on the store says Bethel Cafe. I ordered the Vegetarian Platter. THEE VERY BEST! Friendly staff and accommodating. I will be venturing out to Arlington, VA on occasion just to come here.“

“When I tell y’all I am ADDICTED!! I had african food before, but not from here. Didn’t have a pleasant experience from the other place so I never really thought to try again. One day, I figured I’d give it another shot, cause it always looked and sounded so good. I’m soooo glad I tried this place! I ate it 4 days in a row because I tried not to inhale everything in one sitting LOL so I had to make it last a couple days each time I ordered. I made my boyfriend try it too and he fell in love! We had the egusi, oxtail stew and fufu! Heaven! I actually just ordered again since I have a little extra monies. They are so yummy I highly recommend.

Oh yeah, I always doordash so idk what the environment is like personally but my bf says the staff are very kind! ?“

“friendly staff, great location and good parking“

“Most unique gelato I ever had. But it wasn’t bad! 👍🏻“

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

“tasty food and good service“