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Swahili Village Restaurant and Bar offers authentic Kenyan meals and Kenyan ambiance. Venture in and be transported to a city in Kenya. Karibu. We serve nyama choma, tilapia, samosas, imported beer, and beverages.
Dining areas
Additional information
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
African, Lounge, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Lunch
Daily 11:00–15:00
Dinner
Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–00:00
Fri, Sat 15:00–02:00
Slow cooked marinated beef stew in authentic Swahili village spices and seasoning
Nyama KaangaUS$27.95
Char-grilled beef cubes sauteed with onions, tomatoes and cilantro
Goat
Mbuzi Choma No SidesUS$15.00
Marinated chunks of goat meat, char-grilled and sauteed with onions
Mbuzi Choma with SideUS$29.25
Marinated chunks of goat meat, char-grilled and sauteed with onions. Choose a side: Chips, Chapati, Mokimo, Ndizi Kaanga, Kabeji, Pilau, Spinach, Sukuma Wiki, Ugali, Wali
Mbuzi MchuziUS$27.30
Slow cooked marinated goat stew in authentic Swahili Village spices and seasonings. Choose a side: Chips, Chapati, Mokimo, Ndizi Kaanga, Kabeji, Pilau, Spinach, Sukuma Wiki, Ugali, Wali
Mbuzi KaangaUS$29.90
Char-grilled chunks of marinated goat meat sauteed with onions tomatoes and cilantro. Choose a side: Chips, Chapati, Mokimo, Ndizi Kaanga, Kabeji, Pilau, Spinach, Sukuma Wiki, Ugali, Wali
Fish
Samaki KaangaUS$26.65
Deep fried whole tilapia fish on bone. Choose a side: Chips, Chapati, Mokimo, Ndizi Kaanga, Kabeji, Pilau, Spinach, Sukuma Wiki, Ugali, Wali
Samaki FilletUS$24.70
Deep fried tilapia fillet chunks in a rich coconut curry or sauteed with onions and cilantro. Choose side: Sukuma Wiki (Collard Greens), Mchicha (Spinach), Kabeji (Cabbage), Ndizi Kaanga (Fried Plantain), Pilau (Seasoned Basmati Rice), Wali (Plain Basmati Rice), Chapati (Kenyan Flat Bread), Ugali (Cornmeal Mash), Chips, French Fries
Samaki Wa NaziUS$27.95
Whole deep fried tilapia, seasoned in Kenyan spices and finished with a coconut sauce. Choose a side: Chips, Chapati, Mokimo, Ndizi Kaanga, Kabeji, Pilau, Spinach, Sukuma Wiki, Ugali, Wali
Samaki Wa MchuziUS$27.30
Whole deep fried tilapia, seasoned in Kenyan spices and finished with a masala sauce. Choose a side: Chips, Chapati, Mokimo, Ndizi Kaanga, Kabeji, Pilau, Spinach, Sukuma Wiki, Ugali, Wali
Vegetarian
NdenguUS$19.80
Slow simmered lentil coconut stew with your choice of 2 sides. Choose a side: Chips, Chapati, Mokimo, Ndizi Kaanga, Kabeji, Pilau, Spinach, Sukuma Wiki, Ugali, Wali
MaharagweUS$19.80
Red bean coconut stew with choice of 2 sides. Choose a side: Chips, Chapati, Mokimo, Ndizi Kaanga, Kabeji, Pilau, Spinach, Sukuma Wiki, Ugali, Wali
Salads
House SaladUS$9.75
Fresh mixed greens, tomatoes, raisins and sweet onions. Choose a dressing: Ranch Dressing, Italian Dressing
Samaki SaladUS$14.30
Fish salad. Comes with fresh mixed greens, tomatoes, raisins, sweet onions topped with chunks of tilapia fillet. Choose a dressing: Ranch Dressing, Italian Dressing
Kuku SaladUS$15.60
Chicken salad. Comes with fresh mixed greens, tomatoes, raisins, sweet onions topped with tender boneless grilled chicken. Choose a dressing: Ranch Dressing, Italian Dressing
Nyama SaladUS$16.89
Fresh mixed greens, tomatoes, raisins, sweet onions topped with succulent grilled beef cubes. Choose a dressing: Ranch Dressing, Italian Dressing
BhajiaUS$6.50
Sliced potato, lightly fried in a seasoned lentil, bell pepper and cilantro batter
Sauces
Pilipili SauceUS$0.50
Hot pepper sauce available upon request
Sweet Coconut SauceUS$4.55
Masala SauceUS$4.55
Beef Gravy SauceUS$4.25
Goat Gravy SauceUS$4.25
Sides
ChipsUS$5.85
French fries
ChapatiUS$5.85
Kenyan flatbread
MokimoUS$5.85
Mashed peas, corn, potatoes and sauteed onion
NdenguUS$5.85
Lentils
Ndizi KaangaUS$5.85
Fried plantain
KabejiUS$5.85
Sauteed cabbage
PilauUS$5.85
Seasoned basmati rice
SpinachUS$5.85
Sauteed spinach in coconut milk
Sukuma WikiUS$5.85
Collar greens
UgaliUS$5.85
Cornmeal mash
WaliUS$5.85
Plain white rice
Lunch Sides
Sukuma WikiUS$5.80
Collard greens
MchichaUS$5.80
Spinach
KabejiUS$5.80
Cabbage
Ndizi KaangaUS$5.80
Fried plantain
Pilau SeasonedUS$5.80
Basmati rice
ChapatiUS$5.80
Kenyan flat bread
UgaliUS$5.80
Cornmeal mash
ChipsUS$5.80
French FriesUS$5.80
Desserts
Mango MousseUS$8.00
Our famous creamy mango cake
Cheese CakeUS$7.90
Cream cheese with graham cracker crust
Chocolate CakeUS$7.95
Layers of rich chocolate cake and fudge frosting
Beverages
Ginger BeerUS$4.50
CokeUS$4.50
SpriteUS$4.50
Ginger AleUS$4.50
Fanta OrangeUS$4.50
Hi-C Fruit PunchUS$3.90
Spiced TeaUS$5.00
Chai
JuicesUS$6.00
Choose a flavor: Cranberry, Orange, Pineapple, Pink Lemonade, Ginger Beer
Mango LassiUS$6.50
Blended yogurt, whole milk, mango puree and cardamom
What 511 people are saying
Swahili Village The Consulate reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
4.5Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4Value
Noise • Moderate
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Swahili Village The Consulate offers "amazing food" with standout dishes like the goat stew, jollof rice, and lamb chops. The ambiance provides an "exceptional" vibe, and the service is often praised for being attentive and welcoming. Although some find it "pricy," the quality and authentic flavors make it well worth the visit.
511 Reviews
J
Janice
Grand Rapids9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 April 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Enjoyed the variety of dishes. We had the ox stew and goat stew and both were very good.
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Jay VIP
Miami11 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 April 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
The food was pretty good, especially the goat stew. I didn't really like the sautéed spinach in the coconut milk. The portions were a bit small though. Overall it was good.
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Bahati VIP
Kansas City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 3
Ambience 5
Staff vary from exceptional to novice. Had great service but also slow service.
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Ellen VIP
New York City7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 March 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
Service top notch.
Food delicious
Music too loud
Would have loved to see authentic dessert items on menu
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Janeen
Minneapolis1 review
5.0
Dined on 21 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
I’ve been waiting a year to eat at this awesome place! It was definitely worth the wait. See you on my next visit to DC!
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Ricardo VIP
Washington DC80 reviews
4.0
Dined on 19 March 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 4
A bit expensive for lunch time but good food and great service
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Jameela
Washington DC4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience but our waiter Keith made it even better! He was a pleasure to have to with amazing customer service. The jollof rice, cabbage and lamb chops were great! It was my first time there and definitely will not be my last!
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Rita
Washington DC35 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 5
1st time here and boy oh boy was everything tasty. Pricy but food was of good fresh quality. So I would say we got what we paid for. I’ll be back this time later for the music as well.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Waiter was so attentive. I will be back for sure.
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Princess VIP
Washington DC11 reviews
4.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
Overall our waiter Keith and food was great. It was a bit understaffed but the food and drinks came out quickly. It was also my mothers birthday and even though the dessert was on the house, there was no birthday song or candle which is definitely a first I’ve experienced at a restaurant. Not sure I will be back for a celebration but will be for the food.
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FAQs
Swahili Village The Consulate offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 758-3384.
Swahili Village The Consulate is rated 4.5 stars by 511 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.