Ekwang (aka Ekpang Nkukwo) is one of those Cameroonian dishes that tastes like a weekend at home and takes a weekend to make—grated cocoyam hand-wrapped in leaves, simmered low and slow with palm oil, fish/meat, and crayfish. It’s labor-intensive and not on every menu, but here are 7 places around the DMV where you can actually get it—often by pre-order.
1) Miya Lounge (Beltsville, MD + DC carry-out)
A true Cameroonian kitchen where ekwang is a house specialty—reliable for that rich, homestyle flavor.
2) Pleroma Cuisine (Laurel, MD)
Offers ekwang as plates and party trays—great when you want the real thing for family gatherings.
3) Kitchen Near You (Hyattsville, MD)
Ekwang shows up on their delivery listings—perfect for a no-fuss weeknight craving.
4) Blessed Hands Cuisine (Bowie, MD)
Cameroonian restaurant/caterer that does ekwang to order—comfort food done with care.
5) Kamer Cuisine (DMV-wide Catering & Meal Prep)
DMV caterer that explicitly makes ekwang in different tray sizes—ideal for events or batch meals.
6) SwiingMe x MJ’s Restaurant (Delivery/Pickup from Laurel)
A delivery-first option for ekwang—convenient if you’d rather have it come to you.
7) (Flex Spot) Community Cooks & Pop-Ups (DMV-wide)
Rotating pop-ups and trusted home cooks often make excellent ekwang—watch community pages for drop days.
