Upon reading the reviews here, I saw how they're mixed up so I wanted to try this place out to see…read morehow it is. I walked in on a Saturday afternoon and found that the place is very spacious. Wooden booths and wooden tables with wooden chairs. Everything here is wooden. Not necessarily a bad thing. As I walked in, I was greeted by a woman. When I tried to ask her some questions, she didn't understand what I was trying to ask. So I just said "menu please" and she gave me a menu. The menu is small which I thought was great. I asked her if she had any recommendations. She pointed at the Jollof Rice dish and asked me what kind of meat do I like. I said the Goat and Tripe then told her either one is fine. She nodded her head and started to walk back to the kitchen but I stopped her and asked for another dish. She then pointed at the Okra dish. The Jollof rice dish comes with rice, plantains and a choice of meat and the Okra dish comes with Fufu (Solidified Mashed Potatoes used like bread.) and a choice of meat. Cool so I waited while watching the news on the tube. I checked in the restaurant first time and because of that, Yelp said I could get a 10% off of my first order there, yay! So I waited till she gave me my food and told her about the Yelp coupon. She smiled, shook her head and told me "no". I then asked her one more time because I'm sure Restaurants have to contact the company and advertise. I'm sure the company doesn't do the advertising for the restaurants... She again said "No, we don't do". I understand if the place is trying to get that money especially when it was empty when I came in but I found that to be a bit odd at the least. Then she gave me the receipt and come to find out, she charged me more than what the menu said. The menu said 13 bucks for each dish (The 2 dishes I got.) so including tax, it would have been around 27 bucks and some change. Instead the total was 33 bucks. Like I said above, I understand if they're trying to get money or survive but charging me hidden prices is terrible. If she had told me beforehand, I wouldn't have mind giving them extra money. It's not the amount of money that they took from me, it's the principle of their menu saying 1 price then charging me extra as if I wasn't going to find out. Anyways I paid it then left and when I got home I tasted the Jollof Rice dish. The rice had a distinct flavor to it which I liked and it came with Goat. The Goat was tasty and tender and the plantains were just plantains. I then had the Okra dish and the goat in that was very delicious. However, there were only 5 pieces in the dish. I then took some Fufu and laid it on my plate and got some Okra sauce and laid it on top of the Fufu. I took a bite and WOW it was terrible. You know how when you get too drunk and throw up, there's that after taste and burning sensation in your throat? It was EXACTLY like that. But oddly enough, the goat was good. The food was good aside from the Okra sauce and the service was horrendous. It wasn't about how long the food took, it was about the woman there lying to me about Yelp and charging me extra for the 2 dishes. According to the receipt, 5 pieces of goat equals 15 bucks. It doesn't say "Jollof Rice Dish" or anything of the sort. It's like she charged me A La Carte. I'm gonna stop by Nando's PERI PERI soon and hope they can better serve me without any hidden secrets.

STAY AWAY, STAY AWAY!! Because I saw the previous reviews, I did My due diligence to calculate the…read moreprice before I was given my receipt. Needless to say, YES I was overcharged. After I lengthy discussion with the male worker (who's not in charge, and the person in charge has vanished) I was told that goat meat is extra money. Even though the menu doesn't state that, it says $12.95 for my choice of meat PERIOD. He says when the ring it in the system a la carte, it comes up that way. So I explained they have less than stellar Yelp reviews for this reason and should fix the problem. He says he's not I. Charge and can't do anything about it. I walked away leaving the food. He followed me outside to give it to me for the price it should have been but complained that I was blaming him for a system error. I still didn't want the food and kept walking. DAMN and I really wanted some African food today!! Such is never. Needless to say I will NEVER come here again!

It has been a very long time since I have been to Dukem and it is one of my favorite Ethiopian…read morerestaurants in the city. We recently stopped in because I had tickets to see Trevor Noah and this location is close to the Lyric Opera House. We kept dinner simple, we did the Dukem Combo( combo with meat and lamb and various vegetables). This is perfect for sharing with a small group and the price point is always good here. The service is quick and efficient as well. This location stays packed as well. If you are in the Mount Vernon neighborhood make sure you stop in SYOY

To start: WOW. Absolutely amazing food. We got the group sampler and my socks were blown clean off…read more This is a very hole in the wall, dive vibe kind of joint. You are coming here for the food and the food only. You're not getting service to die for, cocktails to swoon over. You are coming here to EAT. AND YOU WILL EAT. The food is so complex and delicious and unlike anything I've ever had. I wish I could eat my plate every where I go. There are no utensils here. Come with clean hands and an empty stomach, and patience. You're here for the food, you'll get your food! But it just might take awhile

I only ordered a side of Joloff rice. It was good and had the right amount of spice and flavor. I…read morerecommend it if you like Joloff rice.. A bit pricey tho.

I ordered the jollof rice, assorted meat, plantain, and vegetable sauce…read more When the food arrived it had spinach in it, that was a plus. I ordered assorted meat but there was only chicken. The cost of assorted meat is more expensive than the jollof rice with just chicken so I should've been refunded a few dollars. The rice was good. The plantains were dry. The chicken taste old and freezer burnt. The meat was dry and old. The spinach was bland. This meal left a bad taste it my mouth. I probably will never be back. The picture looks better than it taste.

Hands down, AMAZING food! Chef Cam absolutely did his thing -- everything was incredibly flavorful,…read morefresh, filling, and so well prepared. I ordered both the steak suya plate and the chicken suya plate, and honestly, you can't go wrong with either. The rice and stew were absolutely delicious, but the spinach is a MUST , do not skip it! I also tried the beet juice and loved that too. Service was good. The restaurant itself is beautiful, spacious, and has such a great atmosphere. From the food to the space to the overall experience, Spice Kitchen was a 10/10 for me. I'll definitely be back. Highly, highly recommend!

If I had to describe Spice Kitchen in a word: excellent…read more The food, the service, and the vibe? All top notch. I have encountered so many lackluster West African restaurants so I tempered my expectations. However, when I tasted the meat pies, my concerns melted away. They are the real deal. The jollof and stew, spinach, and spicy suya steak were all delicious as well. I will certainly return!

This is probably the hardest food place to find. It takes courage to navigate all the conspicuous…read morealleyways to get to this location. First of all, this is a startup trying to fill the gap in the African food desert of Baltimore downtown. This place is not all that put together guessing by the local, but it does offer excellent surprises. The Jollof is taste and flavorful, the natural ingredients brings out the flavor in unique French Ivory Coast way. The meat is tender and chewy. The Oxtail was just an overpriced collection of fat and bones. There is a delivery option, highly recommended since finding this place can be confusing. Make sure to call ahead to confirm the menu items. For most foodies, this will satisfy but leaves you asking for better meat and better food experience. Inside seating is limited or non existence. It's a labor of love for the owner and passion for the cook.

I have tried this place a few times since my last review…read more Gotta say, definitely one of the best African food spots. They also have a nice Caribbean selection. The food is always seasoned to perfection, and the portions are reasonable. I would still say call before placing an order just to ensure they have what you want. This is definitely my boyfriend's favorite restaurant!!

I got lunch here on a whim, and it was pretty outstanding. Unusual flavors presented in appetizing…read moreway and really extremely tasty and a good value as well. I had marinated lamb on a bed of greens with an unusual spice blend on top. There was plenty of heat and what I ordered was far from the hottest option. I look forward to coming back and sampling their other items. They deserve good business support for sure, and the on-premises staff at lunchtime on Saturday was extremely pleasant and engaging.

The hype is real. We came to this dining hall and saw this large line. I didn't know what it was…read morefor until we left. I looked it up and supposedly they've gotten a lot of publicity from TikTok. I figured, I want to try it. It's new. Waited in line with everyone else and wow it was so worth it. It was so good. Portion size was great. It's essentially Chipotle style food which I loveeee! Highly recommend. Make your way here if you're in the area.

The food's always good when I order. If you like stuffed wraps & getting your hands messy (in the…read morebest way), the chicken shawarma is great. I always love the matcha, especially with their new hibiscus flavor. Whoever's running the playlist sets a relaxing vibe

Asun was really good as was the Shawarma but the egusi needed work as did the Yaaji chicken. It was…read morevery dry especially for dark meat and no flavor

The goat pepper soup had the best broth I've tasted. I'm not sure if all of the meat was goat but…read moreit was really good. The jollof rice was the best flavored rice I've had in years. I will definitely order from them again. My only problem was they were out of puff puff and moin) a bean pudding I was really looking forward too.

Madame Beulah is amazing! She makes the swallows fresh to order if you go early enough. Just be…read moremindful of the time they close. Being Ghanaian - Amala was very similar to Ghanaian fufu and it was delicious. The iyan doesn't have much flavor but it pairs well with the different stews. I'll be trying other dishes here next time I'm in town! Nothing like mom's home cooking! I took photos once I drove all the way back to VA eat!