Jodeem African Cuisine

I did a delivery order while visiting D.C. and this was my first time trying an African dish. Let’s just say I was not disappointed. The texture and flavor was mouth watering and I love the hint of spice. I order the egusi soup with foo foo, Jolly rice which was served with deep-fried chicken with spinach and a side of deep fried plantains. This was a taste of perfection and I enjoyed it.

Very delicious food. I haven’t eaten much African food but I really enjoyed it. I got the jollof rice with spicy chicken and spinach. All very good. Will eat again.

Had their oha soup, could be better. But their jollof rice is the star. Quantity could be better. Cos every meal ends up being about $20. But clean place. Ordered rice on Uber eats, but the quantity was disappointing

Jodeem Jodeem. It’s one thing to move to a new land and it’s another to start your own business in a new land. It’s definitely another scenario having a successful business in this new land! However Mr. Jodeem has achieved this remarkable task. I’ve been a regular here for several years. The food is always fresh The staff is attentive & friendly. I have so much joy in knowing delicious food similar to food from my original country is right around the corner. I’m a fan of the fish stew with red sauce. I love the puff puff! I’ve just been introduced to the pepper soup which pairs well with this time of year. Thank you Mr. Jodeem and your wonderful team!

The food is absolutely amazing!! I always get egusi soup with fufu and my husband gets casava leaves with rice and chicken, sometimes we share lol... Always a hit, never a miss🙌🏾🙌🏾

I love me some Jodeem. This ain’t regular mall food. If you want that keep it moving. My food was a combination of from the already prepared bar and made fresh to order. Large portions and delicious. Fresh food was a wait and worth the wait. Plan your day accordingly or order from already prepared.

Hot, fresh & fast! I was and out in less than 15 minutes. My food was fresh & steaming hot! I ordered the Fufu and egusi with chicken as my choice of meat. 10/10

This is by far some of the best food I have ever had in my entire life. I walked in just to check it out and the owner was super kind. He offered me a small cup sampling a few flavours and I was immediately blown away by the richness, depth and quality of the various flavours I was experiencing. I then asked if he could just make me a big tray full of a few things - kind of like a sampler platter - and I’m very glad I asked for that. Honestly, this is some of the best food in the world. Highly, highly recommend a visit!!!

I ordered from this restaurant thru Uber Eats. I am a first-timer so maybe this was on off day. I ordered cassava leaves for lunch but it was not a very enjoyable experience for my taste buds. The white rice was a perfect consistency but it was un- (or under-) seasoned. I paid $18.99 (not including Uber's fees, tax, or tip) but I only got 3 small pieces of tough and dry beef. I enjoy spice so the spice level was perfect, however, I needed much more of the actual cassava leaves to cover the taste of unsalted rice and dry beef. Also, the plantain did not taste fresh.

Passed by this place sooo many times walking through the mall, but I never stopped in... until now! There are a few tables and a big menu outside the restaurant itself, so I took a minute to look at that. I decided to get the porridge yam (Asaro) with chicken and greens. It took about 20 minutes, so I decided to run to the gym and get a quick workout in while waiting. It took another minute or so when I got back, but the staff were very friendly and apologetic for the wait! They showed me the food before putting it in the bag. I got very excited! I got home, started a movie and dug in. The chicken and greens were good, but the Asaro was DEFINITELY the star of the show. So very flavorful and satisfying! My only wish is that there was more of the porridge itself! I could have an entire bowl of that alone! I will definitely be back to Jodeem to try more menu items.

This place is inside the Greenbelt Plaza Mall next to a Super Beauty store. I came to this location because of the good reviews and it was close. I was in the mood for Egusi soup with fufu. My son wanted curried goat. The service was ok from a store of this level. The Egusi was good...like Nigerian fast food good. Not great. The curried goat was flavored well but hardly any meat. It was almost entirely skin, fat, bone and gristle. I showed this to the servant and asked him for some actual meat. He brought me more skin, fat and gristle. WTH. Needless to say that I won't be back. I will stick with the place that I know to be great Nigerian food. It's further away but consistently great food

Went here to inquire on catering as I enjoyed their food the first time I went here. Met the owner himself who, unfortunately happens to have an ill-mannered attitude. I wanted specific prices for the tray sizes of items I'm interested in. He won't give them to me as he said his staff already verbally informed me that. I told him that I want them in writing so I won't forget and it's helpful to me that way. He then absurdly said that it's their policy not to give individual prices and would rather give me a total amount. I told him, how in the earth would we know specifically how much the price of each tray would be if he won't write it down for me. He looked at me unmoved with a sharp expression on his face as he stared at me. He kept saying no to giving out any information in writing (food pricing!) like it's a secret that he is trying to protect. He looked annoyed instead of making an effort to salvage the situation. To cut the story short, he is obviously too lazy, arrogant and does not know how to treat his customers with courtesy and respect. I was taken aback by how rude this owner acted the way he did. Instead of trying to gain a happy customer, he drove me away by his behavior over his ridiculous policy. Maybe he thinks he has made it to the top already and he doesn't care if he loses one customer in me. Not the type of establishment I would recommend for anyone to patronize. I'd rather give my business to some place else where they know how to treat and assist customers pleasantly and respectfully. This guy will eventually realize the importance of customer relations one day.

Very rude and racially biased, served their own nationality first even though I entered the establishment and line first. I feel very racially discriminated against!

West African cuisine food extremely good. Customer service never disappoints. Problem is not your home cooking. treated with respect same as you should.

Food is great. Very authentic. Location and esthetics is a bit lacking luster and not desirable. Staff is friendly. I have been several times and feel the food quality is consistent. Price is nice as well

I'm always pleased with everything I try at this restaurant. Simply delicious. As a non-Nigerian who loves Nigerian food, I'm so glad Jodeem is available for whenever I'm craving Nigerian jollof. I paired the jollof with fried fish in stew and a side of cooked spinach. This is my usual go-to when I order from them. They have not deviated from the quality of their food over the years, and I have to give it up to them for that.

Jodeem is located in Beltway Plaza Mall (destined for the same fate as, The Landmark Mall in Alexandria), before Bethesda-based Quantum Companies, might change things up and potentially push Latino and African immigrants business owners out. So, before that happens run and try Jodeem's yummy African cuisine that rivals DC's Bukom Cafe. With a focus on providing good value and old-fashioned service. I'm hooked. My go to is always pepper soup and Egusi stew. Pepper Soup- Aromatic, intensely flavored with bitter, sweet and somewhat herby broth with some astringency. Oh and tender goat. They served it frozen so I could enjoy it fresh the next day. Egusi- A West African Classic, enjoyed in Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone and Cameroon. Egusi is a wild member of the gourd family, with very dry skin and bitter flesh. It's not so well known by Westerners- unlike our other famous peanut stew or tomato stew. This could be attributed to the star ingredient but I highly recommend you get in your car and drive to this uninspired strip mall and try it. You will also find Fufu (Foofoo), Banku, Kenkey and Garii (gari) which are served alongside soups and stews. Many dishes with Spinach, Bitters and Bologie or fish and meat with palm oil and groundnut. You will see plenty of beans, fried patties (try the fish) and tomatoes. Don't worry, the menu is like a picture book. So order away and try something new. Con- watch the break down of the tendons in the meat. It's easy to over cook goat. Pro- free parking, portions, price and taste

The food is pretty good but the customer service is absolutely horrible. There is a young woman that works in the front and her attitude is just nasty. Please look for somebody else that actually have good customer service.

I would give them more stars if I could. The food is AMAZING!! I ordered the Curry Goat and my wife ordered the Curry Chicken. We also got a side of plantains. The meat and seasonings were wonderful. The sides consisted of greens, and two different types of rice. We were unsure on what to order so he let us try it first. Go check it out you will not be disappointed.

Their food is delicious! I had the grilled whole fish with plantains. My kids had the jollof rice with curried goat meat. My husband had pounded yam with bangs soup. Food came out on time and all nice and hot. So much food, had leftovers!

For Mother's Day we surprised my mom with dinner. I called Jodeem ahead of time and was told to call just the day before! I called two days before lol placed my order and picked it up Mother's Day! We ordered stewed fish, stewed chicken, puff puff, spinach, plantain and jollof rice. Everything was delicious!! My mom took the left over food home too and really enjoyed it. My go to place for a quick dish when we don't feel like cooking!!! I have had the egusi soup, and meat pies before also which are also delicious.

I really hate to write this because for a while this has been my go-to carryout to satisfy my taste buds for African cuisine. So today I ordered #10 from the menu, the Cassava Leaves with rice and chicken and a side of spinach. On Sundays they open at 1pm. I arrived about an hour after they opened thinking I would receive a FRESH meal. Well lets just say it was not. The rice was good as usual. The spinach exceptional as usual. But that chicken was very questionable. I can tell fresh from old and that chicken was OLD. It was hard and chewy. And this is not the first time I have received OLD chicken. I must say the owner and food servers are really nice. This place has always looked clean. So I am on the fence as to when and if I will return. I have also ordered the Egusi Soup, it was delish and I never had a problem with how it was prepared. Very fresh. Just be prepared to ask when the chicken was actually cooked.

The food was good. Service could have been better. They weren't the most helpful. The ambiance of the restaurant was hostile (I come from a more privileged area so it may just be the area)

Food is always on point and ready for you to pick up. The staff are friendly and helpful.

Yay! I finally didn't run straight home and dive in without getting a picture of my meal. So, without further ado - - here's my review of my beloved Jodeem African Restaurant. I don't live within 30 minutes of the restaurant but I am a frequent customer because the food is AMAZING! It's called Jodeem African restaurant, it's more of a carry out inside of a strip mall, you can choose to carry out or they'll make you a plate to eat there and you can utilize the chairs and tables they have outside of their store front and inside their store. The food is set up behind the glass buffet style (some items are made to order though so you may experience a small wait time). You tell the owner or his wife what you want and they make your plate. Everyone is very friendly. They will gladly answer questions, make suggestions, and allow you to sample things . Enjoy!

paid over $90 for 2x egusi soup, 4x poof poof and 1 fish with plantains via uber eats. I called the business to make sure that no meat, only fish is added to the egusi soup. I was told to just put it in the notes section on uber eats. However, when I received the order, the egusi was full of meat. On top of that, my boyfriend got sick and spent the rest of the night in the bathroom... really disappointed.

Jodeem is located inside the beltway plaza mall/greenbelt mall. There is shared parking for the restaurant and other patrons of the shops at the mall, but I have had no issues with parking everything I stopped at the mall. I came here to satisfy my Nigerian soup cravings, and they did not disappoint! I have tried their Oha and Ogbono (comes with Okro for the picky Ibos like me) and they did not disappoint! The Oha was not as fresh as what you would find in Nigeria, but it was very much tasty and crunchy and I loved it. The Ogbono was also quite tasty, and I ordered it with goat meat. I would very much recommend Jodeem to anyone that wants to either try some authentic Nigerian dishes, or wanted to satisfy some of their childhood cravings like me.

Tried this place for the first while working in the area... soooo good! I have been here maybe 3-4 times & I usually get the Curried Chicken with Jollof and Plantains, but have also tried their meat pies and Pepper Soup.. all have been extremely flavorful and fresh. If you're looking for a great place to try some authentic Nigerian food, definitely give this place a try. It's located INSIDE Beltway Plaza Mall close to the TJ Maxx entrance.

I'm not familiar enough with African cuisine to know if this is authentic or not, but I'm going to to assume it is, judging by the amount of bones in my fish. I got fish, rice, and spinach. My meal was tasty. It didn't take me to the 3rd heaven, but I'll give an extra star for the helpful customer service and cool music.

small local west African cuisine restaurant with great service, food, and overall experience! Definitely a go-to place for African food when you are in the Greenbelt area. Huge variety of West African food to choose from & side dishes are delicious as well.

The aroma of this spot got me to stop!! As soon as I recognized the scent, I was immediately in the mood for some Jollof rice!! So I decided to indulge and patronize @jodeemafricancusine_ !! Located inside of Greenbelt Mall (6000 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt Maryland) you'll find a unique eatery that serves up traditional West African eats. To your palates delight this spot has menu items that include Moin Moin (steamed bean pudding made from a blend of black eyed peas, onions, and fresh ground pepper $2.50), Cassava leaves (International greens, cooked with beef and served over rice $11.99), and even Asaro (Porridge Yam served with fried plantains, and savory chicken$11.99). I chose to delve into some Egusi Soup (ground, rich in protein Egusi seeds, greens, meat and hot spices-pictured $13.99), that came with FuFu (a spongy dough made from pounded starches use to sop up stews, or eaten by itself-pictured ). I got a side of Jollof rice (a tomato based spicy rice-pictured), and topped everything off with 2 puff puff's (delicious fried dough-pictured 2 for $1). Customer service was welcoming and patient. I knew what I wanted, however this eatery's servers took the time to accommodate my questions in a very kind manner. Parking...well it's a mall so it's available and easy. Overall this spot satisfied my immediate urge for some dope West African food. I KNOW that there are many contenders for this style of grub in this area, I will definitely put @jodeemafricancusine_ in my top 5!! Believe me...try them!! That's it!! **This establishment is Covid compliant**

I have been a customer of Jodeem's for many years and their food and quality has been very consistent. This is important to me when it comes to West African food because some places can be very inconsistent with quality and portion. This restaurant has my style of Nigeria jallof rice, moi moi, assorted meats and fish and meat pies. As you know not all West African Jallof rice is the same and Jodeem's is precisely my style. The owner's family works in the restaurant and every time I visit they are all so warm, welcoming and courteous. I also appreciate that the found a way to remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic when Beltway Plaza Mall was closed for months. I'm glad I'm able to have a good experience whenever I eat at a Jodeem. I've tried their mild and spicy fish, beef, baked, stewed and curry chicken, moi moi, fish and meat pies, Jallof rice among other things. This place is good. Keep up the good work, guys.

1st and last time!!! My sister and I both had stomach issues after eating yesterday smh straight to the bathroom 10-15 after eating! We got (2)moi moi, egusi with rice and side of "fufu" , and suya. Waste of $39! And I am so confused by these misleading reviews I guess when you are use to bland food this will do! Tenderize the suya and maybe season overnight! Still looking for a decent African restaurant...

I will forever support Jodeem and family! Delicious food, friendly and warm service. Prices are slightly more likely due to the economic disaster but I do not care! If you want satisfying home cooked Nigerian food, this is the place! !

I liked this place when I first had it but most of the food served tasted like left overs and the price for the quality of meat does not add up. Cheap cuts of meat are being sold at quality prices. This business would be so much better if the pricing was re evaluated.

Highly recommend the beef patties at Jodeem African Cuisine, they are yummy. Makes for a quick meal when you are on the run. They are absolutely delicious and made fresh. Lovely husband and wife run this restaurant in Beltway Plaza near the TJ Maxx side of the mall.

Visited because of the #1 Yelp rating in the area and was very impressed. Definitely deserving of the top slot. I got the #8 (chicken in a sauce, rice, and spinach). Chicken was fall off the bone and sauce was ridiculously good, rice was tasty with perfect amount of spice (not too spicy for people but definitely there), and spinach was killer. Portions are large. 11/10 will visit again. It's in the mall so pretty good people watching too Closest parking is outside next to autozone, enter through Super Beauty and its right there

Delicious doesn't even begin to describe the food at Jodeem's. I ordered the stewed chicken,spinach, and rice and ate it all in one sitting. The portion sizes are extremely generous. I normally would have eaten at home but I was so hungry and there were plenty of tables available so I sat and devoured my food. I noticed that that they got very busy so I came at the right time. The owner (I think?) gave me a complimentary bottle of water since it was my first time there. I think he gave me the water because he didn't think my mouth could handle the heat. lol

One of the best take-out/dine-in restaurants in the DMV area. Can't go wrong with egusi, ogbono, jollof with spinach and goat meat, etc. Great customer service. Sometimes run out of item only minor issue but everything else is perfect.

The food is pretty decent here. The first time I came i got the meat pie, pepper soup, and egusi. I didn't eat at the food at once, took it to go, but I still got sick on the stomach and waited 3 months to try it again. This time I ordered the jollof rice combo and it was soooo good!! Like OMG!! Can back the next day and got the pepper soup and egusi soup with fufu! Both were good as well. The customer service of the meal is always great! He's very friendly and will even let you sample items you are unfamiliar with. The female isn't as friendly, doesn't speak, and will often ignore you. Not sure what that's about. Either way, the food is the bomb and I'll be coming back as often as my stomach allows!

I am African and they can do 10x better , I went here a couple months after opening and i hope they have improved now . it looks like they did because I see many people eating there now .

Super tasty and very filling. We (two adults) could have split one dish and we would have been very full. The chef is super friendly and let us try a lot of his special items. You really see he loves his food.

I went to this location today and I've gone to the College Park location. The professionals behind the counters at both locations are such sweethearts. I got the egusi soup and pounded yam with moi moi today, it was fantastic. If you are ever wondering if you should stop in and give either location a try, please do...don't even think about it.

Great restaurant, walked in and was instantly greeted by the owners. I had to wait for my rice but its nothing better than food freshly made. To my surprise my order was less than $10. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for authentic african cuisine.

An actual 3.5 star rating but I'd like to frequent again to see if there is any consistency in service and food. Located inside of the Beltway Plaza Mall, it's a small storefront eatery with a few tables, TV and a few lunch specials to boot. I had my mind set that I wanted some curried goat. It took about ten minutes but I was pleased with the taste, portion size and level of service. I was happy that the serving had more meat than bones as is the case when ordering goat. It could stand to be a tad more tender but it wasn't terrible. I'm not sure what they were doing in the back but while dining in, there was an unidentified pungent odor that was disturbing and thought provoking at the same time. It went away after a few minutes but to smell that while you're eating is a detractor. Parking is shared by other patrons who may frequent other nearby businesses. Call ahead orders are encouraged for to go orders.

Big up jodeem beef jellof rice was so good cant wait to get back too see you guys great food

It's been a while since I've had the pleasure...JESUS, I realized how much I missed the food, when I tasted my favorite dish of jollof rice, spinach & fish. OMG,I absolutely love the food! Always flavorful, seasoned & cooked perfectly, spice level just right for me & large portions. Also ordered vegetable soup w/curry goat & fufu. Heaven on a plate!

I ordered the Egusi and it was awful! I ended up throwing it away! The smell was horrible! I will never buy egusi from them again! A total waste of money! Queensway's egusi is much much better.

I'm a sucker for any place that caters to my son. I called and ordered ahead, unsure of What I wanted the beautiful woman who answered the phone, Amica I believe, was courteous and kind. She made several suggestions. Which I needed up getting All of them. They are located inside of Greenbelt plaza. I ended up getting curry chicken, jallof rice w spinach. Also had spinach. I had to get a side order of stew chicken and if course the fufu and Egusi soup. She even made a dough side dish, forget the name. But it was fried dough gong son. This place was affordable, friendly but overall had AWESOME FOOD.

This place is amazing Love the people Love the food I hope they are very successful & keep growing I had the egusi (extremely good) the spinach (Omg) & the curry which was better than Caribbean curry . Had the fried rice ! Their fufu Is well made! Had the black eye peas also Amazing food at goood prices that's Love!

Hold up...hold up.. if you are in and around the greenbelt/college park area you need to check this place out. First things first the service is extremely friendly, I was offered to try a sauce since I wasn't sure if it was too spicy. The lady working there explained to me what each dish is which was very helpful. The FOOD was amazing!!! Fresh, warm, and full of flavor. Combine that with generous portions, and authentic dishes and you can literally taste why this is 5 star food. I had spinach, curried chicken, and Jollof. 5/5 and I will be back Ps. They even gave me a free bottle of water!!

I've been coming here for years - good food! This is a family owned (and operated) business and the owners have been incredibly hospitable each time I've visited. I'll let you know that as of today (6/24/20) the mall is closed due to COVID-19; however, they are still open! Give them a call in advance to place your order and they will have it ready for you when you arrive for pickup. They can also accept card payments over the phone. Remember to support your local businesses!

One thing that keeps me coming back to an establishment is CONSISTENCY and I've been coming back to Jodeem on a regular basis. The owner is always friendly and every time I phone in my order he asks "is this my sister with the little baby?" After I had my baby's birthday, he would always double check to ensure he didn't have a peanut allergy when I called my order in just in case I was nursing (which I am). He and his wife are such nice and gracious people as well as their employees. My food is always lip smacking good. The last couple of times that I tried to order suya, they were sold out, so it must be delicious. I've tried ogbono soup sp* with pounded yam and it was wonderful. I also tried the curry goat, but it was not what I'm used to, being an avid lover of Carribean food. I still stick with my old faithful favorites - cassava leaves over jollof rice and fish and beans, extra sauce please**; or egusi soup with assorted meats and pounded yam. I always have enough food to split it with my mom and have a couple of days worth of leftovers! I really need to explore other items on the menu. If you haven't tried West African food, go immediately to Jodeem, you'll be glad you did.

A friend of mine recommended this place to me. The people who work there are very welcoming and friendly. I ordered the jollof rice with plantain and stewed chicken. Typically when I go here the rice is phenomenal in taste. Today, it tasted like it lacked a bit of flavor. Maybe a bad day? The texture of their plantain is perfect. They are not soggy and oily like plantain I have had from other places! It does however have a very bland taste though. I wish they would use riper plaintains so that it can have the sweet taste that it is missing. The chicken is amazing! The stew that comes with it is seasoned to perfection. The chicken is easy to cut through and the stew gives it a kick in flavor! I suggest putting some of the stew on top of the rice. Overall, I recommend this place. They give you a great amount of food that will leave you full and satisfied. The staff is also very friendly and helpful!

Okay...this review is about abhorrent customer service and not the food...I've had the food before and it was pretty good...but I will never go back there again after today because it seemed to me that they do NOT NEED or want business from ANYONE who is not AFRICAN...My daughter and I went there today (1/25/22) and waited to be waited on...and waited...and waited. The woman working there was polite enough as she waited on another customer (African-I asked him later) and told us that she would be right with us...she never came back...a couple came in while we waited and shortly thereafter a man came out and asked THEM if they were waiting...my daughter is SIX feet tall and the woman behind her was perhaps 5' 4-5" tall...so I said "are WE invisible???" Perturbed, the man asked me did I want anything...I replied that I DID want some food but it seemed that he didn't want to serve me, so I left...I find it strange that he completely ignored my very tall American daughter, overlooking her for the African couple behind her(as their accent seemed to indicate)...so I guess that means that Americans are not really welcome there...we left never to return and went to Z-burger for some good ole American hamburgers...if immigrant people want to make it in this country maybe they should learn to treat everyone fairly...I will never go back or recommend them to anyone else...I have choices of places to spend my money...supporting people who don't want me coming in their establishment isn't something I choose to do...my first experience here was soooo much more pleasant (pre-pandemic)...I was thinking of bringing my Nigerian nephew (by marriage) here but now I will not...

Some of the best Nigerian food I've ever had. Jodeem is family owned and ran with delicious food and pleasant owners. I'll return time and time again.

Hello, my name is Tony and I'm an African American. I got introduced to African Cuisine back in 1988 and I've eaten at over 20 different African restaurants throughout D.C.,Md. and Virginia and I swear that Jodeem African Cuisine located in greenbelt mall have the best egusi that I've tasted to this day, if you don't believe me I challenge you to come out and taste it for yourself. They have some of the best home cooked food on the area. I would give Jodeem African Cuisine 5 more stars if I could. Every one of my family members and co-workers that I've sent over to try their food have all been completely satisfied.