About
Moi Moi is a West African / Pan-African restaurant founded by Chef Howsoon “H.O.” Cham, originally from The Gambia. While Gambian by origin, Moi Moi embraces a broader West African umbrella—offering Nigerian, Liberian, and Gambian fare among others.
On the menu, you’ll find dishes such as jollof rice, suya, okra stews, and fusion interpretations combining West African spices with familiar flavors.
Moi Moi also markets itself as a place for cultural connection, aiming to bring Africans and African Americans together through food and shared heritage.
Specializes In
Jollof RiceOkra SoupSuya
What diners say on Yelp
3.9 / 5
91 reviews
Yelp diners have mixed notes about Moi Moi, often mentioning service.
- Joy O. (5★) Great Upscale African/Gambian Restaurant in the heart of DC. I was able to get parking right outside of the restaurant because of the day and time I went...
- Kyla G. (3★) Jerk chicken wings was very wet would not recommend. The fries were ok tasted better with ketchup. The steak was mid. Place was cute service decent. The...
- Elizabeth M. (3★) We were the only patrons on a Sunday evening around 6pm. The restaurant didn't have much decorations and the bathroom had an unfinished/broken cabinet under...
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