The best jollof in the DMV. Three years running.
Ghanaian food made right in Alexandria: jollof, waakye, fufu, suya off the grill and a full bar.
31 October
Halloween at Calabash
It falls on a Saturday this year, so the kitchen is open its normal hours with the full menu. Come in costume if you like.
Order direct
Skip the apps. Order from us.
No app fees, and your order goes straight to the kitchen. Pick your dishes and we'll text you back the total.
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The food, the room, the nights. Straight from @calabashafricancuisine.
Why people come back
Three years. Three titles.
Chef Kafui Attakpah
The kitchen behind the trophies. Chef Kafui has won the Jollof Festival for Ghana with Calabash three years running. The jollof you order on a Wednesday is the same one that won.
What people say
“Worth the wait.”
They had to make more fufu, about 30 minutes, and boy was it WORTH it. The peanut soup was flavourful, a bit spicy, and rich.
The dishes came quickly and the size of each dish was decently portioned.
The service is top tier and super hospitable. The hosts even taught me how to properly eat with fufu.
I had the waakye with assorted meats… The staff embodied the best of African hospitality.
The vibe and ambiance is absolutely amazing… Food is well plated.
My Ghana friend told me about this spot. Absolutely delicious, and so much better than the expensive place in DC.
Parties, events & catering
Birthdays, send-offs, office nights.
Booths, a bar and a sound system, plus food for a crowd. Text us the date and how many people, and we'll sort out the rest. Catering? Call the store at (703) 823-1333 and we'll plan it with you.
- Birthdays
- Graduations
- Naming ceremonies
- Work dinners
- Watch parties
- Catering
Visit
Come hungry.
514-C S Van Dorn St
Alexandria, VA 22304
Look for the purple awning. (703) 823-1333
Unit 514-C · purple awning