Koité Grill

Stopped in before a show… Yassa Poulet and Shawarma (chicken) were where we landed. The Yassa was flavorful and perfect with the rice. The Shawarma was great but could have used an acidic balance to go with it (my fault I chose fries). There was this great habanero undertone in flavor, but not heat. Very interesting sauce that I need to have more of in my life. The fries, let’s talk battered fries. These were amazing. Perfect crispness, great taste. The location, small cozy complete with fotbol on. I can see why so many locals were regulars. We noted probably 15 people in the time we were there that knew the staff by name. Wish I lived closer to try the entire menu!

Soo, this is an unconventional review, because I was mentioning to someone how much I was craving some god jollof rice and they recommended this place and another… and imagine my surprise when they were at the Hst festival! I hopped in line, waited (amongst a crowd) for about 10-15 mins… they did have a fluid operation going for an outdoor event, so I can only imagine what a dine in experience is like! Very impressive. But, can’t compare prices because it was an event… but the 2 items I got were definitely pricey and flavorful! And probably enough for 2 people to have some sides if you chose a meat entree (which I didn’t), just the 2 sides (which would classify as vegetarian, Macn cheese and the jollof ( possibly vegan, not sure if the rice was boiled in a broth?) The Jollof: The rice wa

Koite Grill is a delicious and authentic Senegalese restaurant located in Silver Spring, Maryland. I recently went with my dining companion who happens to be Senegalese. We originally made a reservation, but it became clear when we arrived that this reservation had not been communicated to the 3 youths working the restaurant. However, after my companion spoke to them in Wollof, they quickly found us a table. The food is excellent! Tastes just like Senegal. Granted, whether you are dining in or getting takeout, they serve all the food in plastic to-go containers, it was all delicious. I had Senegal’s most famous dish, Thieboudienne, and it tasted just like I remembered it tasting in Senegal. My companion had the poulet (or chicken) yassa – which he stated “tasted just like home.” Do not com

I was so excited to stumble upon a Senegalese food truck at the RFK Market this summer in NE DC! 😍 It instantly took me back to my trip to Senegal—where I fell in love with lamb dibi, poulet yassa, and the amazing ginger and bissap (hibiscus) drinks. The food was quick, healthy, and soooo flavorful. And with Senegalese music playing in the background, the vibe was perfect and the owners were easy on eyes- tall, dark, and very handsome! Treat yourself to an authentic taste of Senegal in DC- you’ll thank me later! 🇸🇳✨

Loved it! Immediately took me back to rural Senegal. The yassa was amazing, cheb-u-yap (rice with meat) was delicious. If you've never had Senegalese food, or it's been a while, seek out the Koite Grill! Jerrijeff!