If you are wanting to make your taste buds come alive then you must try the Spice Kitchen... the…read morearoma when you walk inside is Heavenly and to top it off Angel is there with her exceptional customer service skills to offer up suggestions when you need to make a choice! What to try? Well I WILL try it all... because Will will also help you out... your biggest decision is the spice level because all of the dishes so far have not disappointed! My favorites are the rice plantain and stew... but those Wings are definitely AMAZING!!

After a long day of getting my locs retwisted nearby, I decided to stop here for dinner on my way…read morehome. I didn't realize where the restaurant was located beforehand, so I was a little surprised when I arrived. It's in a very urban area, which may or may not matter depending on your comfort level. There was a decent amount of seating inside if you choose to dine in. The restaurant was okay in terms of cleanliness, but personally, I'd opt for takeout. I originally planned to eat inside but changed my mind once I got there. Unfortunately, the customer service wasn't the best. I wasn't greeted when I walked in, and when I received my order, the takeout container wasn't fully closed and was placed halfway into the bag. I'm not sure if it was just an oversight, but it didn't leave the best first impression. Now, the food, that's where they won me over. Everything was well-seasoned, and the suya had just the right amount of spice. They were out of the vegetable I originally wanted, but I'm actually glad I tried the corn because it was absolutely delicious. And that suya butter sauce? It was the star of the meal! Overall, while the location and customer service weren't my favorite, the food was flavorful enough that I'd come back if I were in the area and craving suya.

It wasn't terrible, but it wasn't the best. I've personally had better Senegalese food than this…read more The service wasn't that great either. I ordered the: Fataya Beef 5/5 Tiebou Dine White, Wékh (fish & broken rice) 3.5/5 Dibi (jollof & lamb) 3.5/5 Cassava Leaf 3.5/5 Juices hibiscus and ginger 5/5 Overall I'll keep trying other African spots. This won't be my top pick. The price was like $24.99 for each entree and I feel like you can get other nicer restaurants in the area for better pricing and quality. Coming from one West African to another. The food doesn't have any spice a mild flavor. They give you pepper sauce on the side. The ambiance is very casual!

I was excited to try this place out as I haven't had Senegalese food before!…read more I ordered the okra soup and the ginger juice. The juice was great, the ginger tasted of great quality and was very spicy, but was mellowed by the pineapple. They sell other juices in bottles at the counter as well. The food on the other hand was a little disappointing. The okra soup came with rice, the soup, and a small dish of pepper sauce. The rice was very hard and dry, which made it difficult to chew. The flavor of the soup was okay, but there was a lot of bone fragments and a thick layer of oil on top, which I wasn't a fan of. The pepper sauce was very good though, it was extremely spicy and had an addicting flavor. If they sold a jar of it, I would buy it. If I came again, I would try their other juices, but probably skip the food.

My review is for takeout (delivery) as I haven't yet dined in. So I can't speak to ambiance,…read moreseating, etc. I've had it twice this year and both experiences have been good. A favorite is the Peanut Butter Chu and Chicken Afra. And for my dinner crew, there werent any major complaints. Flavor was there and quality. The one thing was around the desserts. Because we ordered via third-party app, I think the cake was subbed for whatever was available and not specifically we ordered. But not a major miss. Overall, delicious food and good portions. If you're in the Takoma Park area and having a taste for some warming West African cuisine, definitely check them out!

Went to Mansa Kunda on a weeknight and it was pretty much just us at the restaurant, although a ton…read moreof people came in for order pick up. From the moment we walked in, the service was great and you can tell that they care about their customers. The African decor is also very beautiful! Something fun to look at every corner. As for the food, we got the Okra Soup with paneer and fufu, Chicken Chu and Jollof. It was my first time trying fufu and I really enjoyed it. I had a recent dental procedure that prevented me from being able to chew so it was honestly the perfect meal for me, as traditionally you're supposed to swallow the fufu. My husbands chicken chu was very flavorful and totally new to us. As for the jollof I felt it was lacking a bit of flavor and the grains of rice were a bit too el dente for my personal liking. I have had jollof at other places that I liked a bit more. Overall great spot! I love trying new West African restaurants and would recommend this to others!

don't club here the dj only plays French music and always plays French music in an African club…read morethough the dj sucks

I have been to Kitchen Near You many times n a decade and it never disappoints! I love the music…read moreand ambience of the restaurant. I come here to eat their Soya and Jellof rice only. And I always dine in. I will one day try their fish. The food is freshly cooked. I love the soya meat. Great flavor never dry to me. It comes with raw white onion which is awesome. I love the powder spice that it comes with. I always ask for extra powder because it's so Spicy. The jellof rice is good in flavor and taste.

Not a huge food of Nigerian food outside of my house but jodeem has made me a believer. The food is…read moreamazing the jollof the rice and stew the chicken everything is so flavorful and seasoned well. Their spinach is so good truly nothing that I can complain about I love everything from here. The owners are so sweet and they are always working and supporting each other. Probably the best Nigerian food in the dmv area

The food was outstanding and the service excellent. 5 stars!!! We had the jollof, chicken and…read morespinach. I have no complaints!

This is the BEST West African restaurant in the DMV area. Every dish is authentic and worth every…read morepenny.

Arrived at 1:45 and the restaurant opens at 1 on Sundays. My boyfriend and I tried to order the…read morejerk chicken and beef patties, but both were not ready. We were able to order the curry chicken and curry goat with jallof rice. Then we asked about the fried plantains, but that wasn't available either. The interior of the restaurant is not very appealing, but it seems like more of a takeout place. The curry chicken was flavorful, but had more small bone pieces than expected. The curry goat was also tasty. We especially enjoyed the jallof rice. The portions were decent for the prices. Overall, since half of the menu was not ready almost an hour after opening time, it deters us from wanting to return again. We were look ingforward to trying the beef patty and jerk chicken as they are foods that Jamaica is known for but we were disappointed that they weren't available. Maybe arrive 2 hour after opening time if you want everything on the menu to be available.

Randomly stopped here looking for suya. The suya was perfect. The customer service was great too…read morePrecious was a pleasure to meet.

Egisu soup wasn't flavorful. Yam is a little on the softer side. 25 dollars. Do have the meat in…read morethem.

I've been coming to Koite Grill for years - especially back when I lived down the street and it…read morenever misses. I've tried just about everything on their menu, and it sparked such a love for Senegalese food that I ended up taking a trip to Senegal last year...yes, it's that good. The family who runs this place is incredibly sweet, welcoming, and somehow never forgets a face. I bring friends and family any chance I get...partly to share, partly because I need everyone to understand the hype! And I can absolutely confirm Senegal indeed makes THEE best Jollof (I mean they did create it!)

Service - outstanding. The young ma at the front desk answered all questions very politely and was…read moreapproachable. He was able to describe flavors to help us make our choices. Food - Good AF. So good, that I'm in the car, headed back to the SAME PLACE I ATE AT LAST SUNDAY! The only negative - it was freezing inside. Like eating in my bubble coat, nose running, cold.

Ah ah so THIS is what we are doing now in the DMV? A whole WEST AFRICAN BUFFET??…read more Listen ehn, I have been to Jollof Etc before for regular dinner so I already knew the standard of food there is not play play. But seeing them attempt this buffet concept for Valentine's Day, Easter Sunday (when I went), and now again for Mother's Day this Sunday? I actually respect the initiative Everybody is always shouting rubbish this ____, and rubbish that ___ meanwhile OUR OWN cultural foods are sitting right here in Silver Spring looking delicious and full of flavor. When I say all the staples were THERE, I mean THEY WERE THERE Amala Moi moi Pepper soup Jollof rice Fried rice Everything hot, fresh, flavorful and tasting like somebody's mother entered that kitchen with warning And can we discuss the drinks please?? Non alcoholic but SWEET, refreshing and pairing perfectly with all the food. Very family friendly atmosphere too. You can bring auntie, uncle, cousins, everybody Now let me tell the truth small because you know I don't lie for reviews The wait time? Hmmm. Table organization? They can improve that one too because people were kinda just standing around confused at moments. BUT no wahala this is still a new venture for them and honestly I can already see the vision. The most important thing for me? Their service was AMAZING and they accepted feedback very well instead of doing attitude. That part matters. I actually want to see this succeed because we need more innovative African food experiences in the DMV that push our cuisine to the forefront instead of acting like only tacos and burgers exist outside Jollof Etc Silver Spring, Maryland

I wanted to love my experience and I didn't want to make this review. However, the portion size was…read moreabsolutely disappointing and disrespectful. I have African friends who have fed me well throughout the years and this is the portion size you would give an infant this is not what you would serve someone from your home let alone a business that you are making people pay full price for. It was also bland (the chicken) and over-seasoned (moin moin) and I'm just so disappointed. I want to give an honest review and share my experience and I don't want to talk bad about a business from our people, but this is what I got. The chicken was beautifully roasted, but lacked salt. I'm very sensitive to it, so for me not to taste it was alarming. The moin moin was overseasoned and the amala soup was less than half a cup! This looked like leftovers just added at the end of the day or a kid's portion. I wished I contacted the restaurant about it once I got it, but thought I'd be able to let it go.

Amazing! I enjoyed everything about my visit. The service was fast, welcoming, and attentive. The…read morerestaurant was beautifully decorated and designed with a large bar when you enter, seats towards the back adjacent to kitchen, and plenty of upstairs seating as well. The food was fantastic! The oysters were mixed in this delicious hibiscus and hot sauce which gave them a nice sweet and spicy kick. The pork belly was also delicious. They have a great cocktail, wine, and whiskey list. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more of their extensive menu - everything sounded great and what I had certainly more than lived up to the descriptions.

There's no way you'll ever leave Elmina still hungry! My family definitely over ordered, as the…read morelarge plates are a shareable size for 2 to even 3 people depending how hungry you are. The Smashed Avocados with plantain chips were a table favorite. The waakye had oxtail that contained a good amount of meat. The oysters were good however the hibiscus mignonette was a bit overpowering which took away from the oysters natural taste. The decor and layout of this restaurant is beautiful. It's great for a dinner reservation.