Best Ghanaian food spots in Washington, DC: community answers from Diasfrica

What people in Washington, DC wanted help with

I recently moved closer to Washington, DC and I am trying to find solid Ghanaian food spots. I would love recommendations for waakye, fufu, jollof, and also any places that sell kelewele on weekends. Bonus if the place is good for bringi...

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What replies in Washington, DC focused on

Kojo Bediako 🇬🇭 shared this perspective in Washington, DC: If you want proper waakye on the weekend, check the places around Silver Spring and Hyattsville first. The best spots are usually not the most polished ones, but the...

Akosua Frimpong 🇬🇭 shared this perspective in Accra: Also ask around church communities. The best kelewele sellers I know in DC are usually shared by word of mouth long before they show up on Instagram.

Nana Appiah 🇬🇭 shared this perspective in Atlanta: For family outings, I would separate everyday food spots from celebration spots. There are two places in the DMV that are strong for fufu but only one I would take o...

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