CONFECTIONERY & DINER
The taste that brings a smile
The taste that brings a smile
COVID-19 update pandemic, we currently offer 50% capacity DINE-IN, carryout, delivery via (GRUBHUB & DOORDASH), catering services and pick up. Kindly look up our updated hours and stay safe. Thanks Management
COVID-19 update pandemic, we currently offer 50% capacity DINE-IN, carryout, delivery via (GRUBHUB & DOORDASH), catering services and pick up. Kindly look up our updated hours and stay safe. Thanks Management
Now open for Dine-in services at 50% sitting capacity. Thanks for standing with us all the way!
Now open for Dine-in services at 50% sitting capacity. Thanks for standing with us all the way!
9836 MALLARD DRIVE, LAUREL, MD. 20708
OUR MENU
OUR MENU
APPETIZERS
APPETIZERS
Shawarma
(Choice of Beef, Sausage, Chicken, or Lamb) $7.99
Cabbage, onion, tomatoes, and protein, flavored with our secret million-dollar sauce recipe, wrapped with pita bread! (*Add an extra meat of choice for $2.50)
Beef Stick Suya 3 for $10
Thin sliced grilled beef marinated with authentic Nigerian seasonings, with a garnish of yaji spice, cucumber, onion, and tomato slices. (*Add either Jollof rice or plantain for $3.99).
Lamb Suya (Balango) $12.99
Authentic thin-sliced grilled lamb marinated in authentic Nigerian seasonings, with a garnish of yaji spice, cucumber, onion, and tomato slices. (*Add either Jollof rice or plantain for $3.99).
Chicken Suya $11.99
1/2 grilled local chicken chopped & marinated in authentic Nigerian seasonings, with a garnish of yaji spice, cucumber, onion, and tomato slices. (*Add either Jollof rice, yam or plantain for $3.99).
Shrimp Suya 3 for $20.00
Grilled jumbo shrimp on a stick, marinated with authentic Nigerian seasonings, with a garnish of yaji spice, cucumber, onion, and tomato slices. (*Add either Jollof rice or plantain for $3.99).
Asun $15.99
Spicy grilled goat chopped and cooked tenderly, seasoned with authentic herbs and spices for a hot and tasty rich flavor. (*Add either Jollof rice, yam or plantain for $3.99).
Ponmo Ijebu Alata (Spicy Cowskin) $15.99
Smoked cowskin cooked tenderly and seasoned with authentic herbs and spices for a hot and tasty rich flavor. (*Add either Jollof rice, yam or plantain for $3.99).
Peppered Snails Market price
African land snails grilled and marinated in authentic flavored pepper sauce.
SOUPS (Extra)
SOUPS (Extra)
Efo riro $7.99
Mixed green vegetables seasoned with peppers, onion, crayfish, stockfish, dry fish and locust beans (iru).
Ewedu $5.99
Jute leaves blended with crayfish and seasoning
Okro $5.99
Fresh Okra cooked to perfection
Gbegiri (Bean soup) $5.99
Palet watering peeled and mashed bean paste cooked with local spices and dry fish.
Egusi $7.99
Melon soup cooked in savory sauce garnished with green spinach
Ayamase (ofada stew) 16oz $15.99
32oz $30.99
An authentic black sauce cooked with a variety of meat and known for its flavor and originality.
OUR MENU
OUR MENU
ENTREES
ENTREES
Ofada & Ayamase $19.99
Ofada rice is a locally produced type of Nigerian rice which comes with a unique aroma and flavor, served with an authentic black sauce cooked with a variety of meat and known for its flavor and originality.
Boli or Yam (Dundu or roasted) $15.99/$17.99
Bole is a roasted plantain dish in Nigeria, native to the Yoruba people. This unique meal of either plantain or yam is served with a mix of sweet and spicy sauce and fish. (*Mix of both $17.99).
Beans (Ewa Aganyin) $16.99
A very popular street food, especially on Lagos streets, made from tender mashed beans and served with authentic fried stew, plantain or bread, and a choice of fish, ponmo (cow skin), fried beef or mixed meat. Add Agege bread for extra $2.99
Yam pottage/Yam Porridge (Asaro) $18.99
Puna Yam, boiled till it’s tender and cooked in a blend of peppers, tomatoes, and onions, served with plantain and a choice of fish, ponmo (cow skin), fried beef or mixed meat.
Jollof rice $16.99
Cooked in red sauce and spices, served with choice of meat and a side vegetable.
Fried rice $18.99
Curry and spiced rice cooked with vegetables and shrimp.
Swallow entree $18.99
Ogbono soup
Bitterleaf soup
Oha soup
Okro soup
Egusi soup
Spinach soup(Efo Riro)
Ofe Akwu (Banga soup)
Served with a side of choice and either chicken, meat, fish or mixed meat option.
SIDES (Extra) $3.99
SIDES (Extra) $3.99
Amala (Dried yam flour)
Eba (Garri)
Pounded Yam
Plantain
Yam* $4.99
DRINKS
DRINKS
Coming soon!
DESSERT
DESSERT
Be on the lookout for our unique and tasty pastries. Coming soon!
PASTRIES
PASTRIES
Be on the lookout for our unique and tasty pastries. Coming soon!
CATERING SERVICES
CATERING SERVICES
We offer quality catering services, kindly contact us for your booking. Kindly note if you want your order HOT or COLD.
Traditional & Local Soups
Ogbono Soup (Small Foil Pan) $120
Cooked with assorted meat pieces, dry fish and stockfish.
Ogbono Soup (Big Foil Pan) $180
Cooked with assorted meat pieces, dry fish and stockfish.
Ogbono Soup w/ Spinach (Small Foil Pan) $130
Cooked with assorted meat pieces, dry fish and stockfish, with the combo of spinach and dash of bitter leave.
Ogbono Soup w/ Spinach (Big Foil Pan) $200
Cooked with assorted meat pieces, dry fish and stockfish, with the combo of spinach and dash of bitter leave
Okra Soup (Small Foil Pan) $120
Cooked with assorted meat pieces
Okra Soup (Big Foil Pan) $180
Cooked with assorted meat pieces, dry fish and stockfish.
Ewedu Soup (Small Foil Pan) $80
Gbegiri Soup (Small Foil Pan) $100
Bitter/Oha Soup (Small Foil Pan) $120
Bitter leaf/Oha soup, cooked with assorted meat pieces, dry fish and stockfish.
Bitter/Oha Soup (Big Foil Pan) $200
Bitter leaf/Oha soup, cooked with assorted meat pieces, dry fish and stockfish.$200
Goat Pepper Soup (Small Foil Pan) $140
Goat Pepper Soup (Big Foil Pan) $240
Tilapia Pepper Soup (Small Foil Pan) $120
Tilapia Pepper Soup (Big Foil Pan) $220
Spinach Stew - Efo Riro (Small Foil Pan) $70
Loaded mixed meat combo, dry fish, stockfish $120
Spinach Stew - Efo Riro (Big Foil Pan) $130
Loaded mixed meat combo, dry fish, stockfish $200
Melon Spinach Stew - Efo Elegusi (Small Foil Pan)$70
Loaded mixed meat combo, dry fish, stockfish $120
Melon Spinach Stew - Efo Elegusi (Big Foil Pan) $140
Loaded mixed meat combo, dry fish, stockfish $200
Ofada/Ayamase Sauce (Small Foil Pan) $160
Ofada/Ayamase Sause (Big Foil Pan) $300
ENTREES
Jollof Rice (Small Foil Pan) $45
Jollof Rice (Big Foil Pan) $75
Jollof Rice (Cooler) $150
Fried Rice (Small Foil Pan) $50
Vegetables only. Add chicken gizzard, shrimp or combo of both. $70
Fried Rice (Big Foil Pan) $80
Vegetables only. Add chicken gizzard, shrimp or combo of both. $110
Fried Rice (Cooler) $150
Vegetables only. Add chicken gizzard, shrimp or combo of both. $190
Beef Suya (Half tray) $150
Beef Suya (Full tray) $300
THE NATIVE MOTHER TONGUE EXPERIENCE OF FLAVOR AND AUTHENTICITY FROM NIGERIA
THE NATIVE MOTHER TONGUE EXPERIENCE OF FLAVOR AND AUTHENTICITY FROM NIGERIA
We are a distinct foodservice organization that understands the need of our community for the best flavor, worthy of every penny spent. We serve African cuisines and we are the first of its kind in the DC, Maryland, Virginia area. We believe in the power of diversity, when it comes to food, variety is indeed the spice of life. Trust us with your hard-earned dollars and your taste palate will be delighted with our meals.
Join us for lunchtime and dinner, as you enjoy an exceptional and authentic meal. Kindly watch out for our pastry and bread recipes coming sooner than you expect. We do not just sell food we offer an unbeatable experience.
America welcome your award-winning African restaurant in the DMV!
EXPECTATIONS
EXPECTATIONS
Our customers love our products and services. Contact us to find out why!
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Please be advised that our food may have come in contact or contain peanut, tree nut, soy, milk, eggs, wheat, shellfish or fish.
Kindly ask a staff member about the ingredient used in your meal before ordering. Thank you - Management.