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    Mama Ru's African Cuisine

    Closed10AM - 7:45PM
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    Featured Items

    • Ogbono

      A rich, hearty Nigerian soup made from ground wild mango seeds, slow-cooked with savory spices for a flavorful finish. *contains shellfish* Note- This soup is served with Assorted meats but add more of your favorite meat for a surcharge.
      $24.99+
    • Beef Suya

      Thinly sliced flank steak seasoned with traditional suya spices, grilled and served with fresh red onions *contains shellfish and peanuts*
      $14.99
    • Jollof Rice Bowl

      A beloved west African dish of long-grain rice cooked in a spicy tomato-pepper blend for rich, smoky flavor.
      $11.99+

    Food Menu

    Lunch Specials avaliable M-F 10am-2pm

    • Jollof Rice Bowl- Lunch Size

      A beloved West African dish of long-grain rice cooked in a spicy tomato-pepper blend for rich, smoky flavor.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.99+
    • Small Ogbono Lunch Size

      A rich, hearty Nigerian soup made from ground wild mango seeds, slow-cooked with savory spices for a flavorful finish. *contains shellfish* Note- This soup is served with Assorted meats but add more of your favorite meat for a surcharge.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $17.99
    • Small Banga Lunch Size

      An aromatic palm fruit soup simmered with traditional herbs and spices, known for its deep, earthy flavor. *contains shellfish* Note- This soup is served with Assorted meats, but add more of your favorite meat for a surcharge.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $17.99
    • Small Okra Soup Lunch Size

      A vibrant okra-based soup with a naturally thick texture, seasoned with traditional spices for a wholesome, home-style taste. *contains shellfish* Note- This soup is served with Assorted meats, but add more of your favorite meat for a surcharge.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $17.99
    • Small Egusi Made with Chicken & Turkey cuts for flavor Lunch Size

      A thick, savory melon-seed soup cooked with leafy vegetables, spices, and a rich, nutty flavor. Note- This soup is served with chicken and smoked turkey but add more of your favorite meat for a surcharge.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.99
    • Small Egusi made with assorted meats Lunch Size

      A thick, savory melon-seed soup cooked with leafy vegetables, spices, and a rich, nutty flavor. Note- This soup is served with assorted meats.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $17.99
    • Vegan Egusi

      A hearty, savory melon-seed soup prepared with leafy vegetables, spices, and a rich, nutty flavor. Vegan version excludes meat products, replacing them with a rich and flavorful vegetable broth.
      $14.99
    • Vegan Okra

      A vibrant okra-based soup with a naturally thick texture, seasoned with traditional spices for a wholesome, home-style taste. Contains no meats or crayfish.
      $14.99

    Traditional Soups

    • Ogbono

      A rich, hearty Nigerian soup made from ground wild mango seeds, slow-cooked with savory spices for a flavorful finish. *contains shellfish* Note- This soup is served with Assorted meats but add more of your favorite meat for a surcharge.
      $24.99+
    • Banga

      An aromatic palm fruit soup simmered with traditional herbs and spices, known for its deep, earthy flavor. *contains shellfish* Note- This soup is served with Assorted meats, but add more of your favorite meat for a surcharge.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $24.99+
    • Egusi Made with Chicken & Turkey cuts for flavor

      A thick, savory melon-seed soup cooked with leafy vegetables, spices, and a rich, nutty flavor. Note- This soup is served with chicken and smoked turkey but add more of your favorite meat for a surcharge.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $17.99+
    • Egusi made with Assorted Meats

      A thick, savory melon-seed soup cooked with leafy vegetables, spices, and a rich, nutty flavor. Note- This soup is served with assorted meats.
      $24.99+
    • Okra soup

      A vibrant okra-based soup with a naturally thick texture, seasoned with traditional spices for a wholesome, home-style taste. *contains shellfish* Note- This soup is served with Assorted meats, but add more of your favorite meat for a surcharge.
      $24.99+
    • Vegan Egusi

      A hearty, savory melon-seed soup prepared with leafy vegetables, spices, and a rich, nutty flavor. Vegan version excludes meat products, replacing them with a rich and flavorful vegetable broth.
      $14.99
    • Vegan Okra

      A vibrant okra-based soup with a naturally thick texture, seasoned with traditional spices for a wholesome, home-style taste. Contains no meats or crayfish.
      $14.99

    Jollof

    • Jollof Rice side

      A beloved west African dish of long-grain rice cooked in a spicy tomato-pepper blend for rich, smoky flavor. Note: 2-scoop serving; for a larger serving, select a Jollof bowl
      $6.99
    • Jollof Rice Bowl

      A beloved west African dish of long-grain rice cooked in a spicy tomato-pepper blend for rich, smoky flavor.
      $11.99+

    Stews

    • Chicken Stew over White Rice

      A classic tomato-based West African stew cooked with onions, peppers, Served with white rice.
      $15.99
    • Beef Stew over White Rice

      A classic tomato-based West African stew cooked with onions, peppers, and bold spices for a warm, comforting taste.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.99
    • Goat Stew over White Rice

      A classic tomato-based West African stew cooked with onions, peppers, and bold spices for a warm, comforting taste.
      $20.99

    Roasted Chicken Special

    • Quarter Chicken Dark

      A quarter chicken roasted and seasoned for rich, flavorful eating. It comes with a choice of two sides.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $11.99

    Suya

    • Beef Suya

      Thinly sliced flank steak seasoned with traditional suya spices, grilled and served with fresh red onions *contains shellfish and peanuts*
      $14.99
    • Chicken Suya

      Tender chicken seasoned with smoky suya spice and served with fresh red onions *contains shellfish and peanuts*
      $9.99
    • Shrimp Suya

      Shrimp seasoned with smoky suya spice and served with fresh red onions *contains shellfish and peanuts*
      $14.99

    Pastries & Desserts

    • Meat Pie

      Flaky, golden pastry filled with seasoned ground beef, potatoes, and carrots—savory, hearty, and baked to perfection.
      $4.99
    • Scotch Egg

      A boiled egg wrapped in seasoned pork sausage and deep-fried until crispy and golden
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.99
    • Steak & Cheese Egg Roll

      An egg roll filled with ribeye steak, green peppers, onions, and a pepper jack cheese blend-crispy outside, savory inside
      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.99
    • Sausage Roll

      A golden pastry wrapped around seasoned sausage for a warm, savory treat
      $3.99
    • Fish Roll

      A savory pastry filled with seasoned flaked fish and spices
      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.99
    • Puff Puff

      Soft, lightly sweet fried dough balls with a pillowy texture
      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.99
    • Banana Pudding

      Creamy layers of banana, vanilla custard, and cookies for a smooth, nostalgic dessert
      $5.99
    • Oreo Double Chocolate Pudding

      Layers of Oreo cookie crumble, chocolate topping and chocolate pudding.
      $4.99
    • Vanilla Cake

      Moist vanilla sponge layered with smooth, creamy frosting — simple, sweet, and irresistibly soft.
      $3.99
    • Double Chocolate Cake

      Rich chocolate layers with smooth frosting and glossy ganache — decadent, moist, and deeply satisfying.
      $3.99
    • Red Velvet Cake

      Moist red cocoa layers with smooth cream cheese frosting — timeless, rich, and irresistibly elegant
      $4.99

    Sides

    • Jollof Rice side

      A beloved west African dish of long-grain rice cooked in a spicy tomato-pepper blend for rich, smoky flavor. Note: 2-scoop serving; for a larger serving, select a Jollof bowl
      $6.99
    • White Rice

      Fluffy, steamed white rice-simple, classic, and perfect with any main dish
      $4.99
    • Pounded Yam

      Soft, stretchy yam dough traditionally paired with soups and stews.
      $5.99
    • Garri

      Garri swallow is best served with any of the traditional soups
      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.99
    • Plantains

      Sweet, ripe plantains sliced and fried until golden brown for the perfect caramelized taste
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.99
    • Sauteed Vegetables

      A comforting blend of seasoned vegetables (corn, carrots, green peppers, red peppers, and onions) sauteed to perfection
      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.99
    • Boiled Egg

      One boiled egg whole
      $1.00

    Pepper Sauce

    • Pepper Sauce

      Pepper Sauce is made with a blend of habaneros and bell peppers, seasoned to add extra spice to your Suya, soups, or stews.
      $1.00

    Seafood

    • Red Snapper

      Broiled red snapper, seasoned and made fresh to order.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $28.99
    • Shrimp Suya

      Shrimp seasoned with smoky suya spice and served with fresh red onions *contains shellfish and peanuts*
      $14.99

    Drinks Menu

    Ginger Beer

    • Jamaican Ginger Beer

      Jamaican Ginger Beer
      $3.99
    • Jamaican Pineapple-Ginger

      Jamaican Pineapple-Ginger
      $3.99

    Zobo

    • Zobo Sorrell Drink

      Zobo Sorrell Drink
      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.99
    • Brite Berry- Hibiscus Juice

      Brite Berry- Hibiscus Juice
      $5.99

    Malt

    • Vita Malt Ginger

      Vita Malt Ginger
      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.99
    • Malt Goya

      Malt Goya
      $2.99
    • Vita Malt Classic

      Vita Malt Classic
      $2.99

    Everfresh

    • Island Punch

      Everfresh Island Punch
      $3.99
    • Tropical Fruit Punch

      Everfresh Tropical Fruit Punch
      $3.99
    • Pineapple

      Pineapple Everfresh
      $3.99
    • Peach Plum Pear

      Peach Plum Pear Everfresh
      $3.99
    • Mango

      Mango Everfresh
      $3.99
    • Kiwi Strawberry

      Kiwi Strawberry Everfresh
      $3.99
    • Premium Peach

      Premium Peach Everfresh
      $3.99

    Red Bull

    • Orginal Redbull

      Orginal Redbull
      $3.99
    • Tropical- RedBull

      RedBull The Yellow Edition
      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.99

    Gatorade

    • Cool Blue

      Cool Blue Gatorade
      $2.99
    • Fruit Punch

      Fruit Punch Gatorade
      $2.99
    • Lemon Lime

      Lemon Lime Gatorade
      $2.99

    Snapple

    • Apple Juice

      Snapple Apple
      $3.99

    Spindriff (Sparkling Water)

    • Lemon Lime

      Lemon Lime Spindrift
      $1.99
    • Strawberry Lemonade

      Strawberry Lemonade Spindrift
      OUT OF STOCK
      $1.99
    • Lemon Spindrift

      Lemon Spindrift
      OUT OF STOCK
      $1.99
    • Pink Lemonade- Spindrift

      Pink Lemonade- Spindrift
      OUT OF STOCK
      $1.99
    • Cherry- Spindrift

      $1.99

    Water

    • Deer Park

      Deer Park water
      $1.50

    Can Drinks

    • Coke

      Coke
      $1.50
    • Diet Coke

      Diet Coke
      $1.50
    • Coke Zero

      Coke Zero
      $1.50
    • Sprite

      Sprite
      $1.50
    • Pepsi

      Pepsi
      $1.50
    • Schweppes Ginger Ale

      Schweppes Ginger Ale
      $1.50
    • Barq's Root Beer

      Barq's Root Beer
      $1.50
    • Fanta Pinnapple

      Fanta Pinnapple
      $1.50
    • Fanta Orange

      Fanta Orange
      $1.50
    • Dr Pepper

      Dr Pepper
      $1.50
    • Mountain Dew

      Mountain Dew
      $1.50
    • Ginger Ale Cherry Splash

      Ginger Ale Cherry splash
      $1.50
    • Ginger Ale Strawberry Splash

      Ginger Ale Strawberry Splash
      $1.50
    • 7up Tropical

      7up Tropical
      $1.50
    • Brisk Ice Tea

      Brisk Ice Tea
      $1.50

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Monday10:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Tuesday10:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Wednesday10:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Thursday10:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Friday10:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Saturday10:00 am - 7:45 pm
    Restaurant info

    We offer a unique blend of West African dishes most notably from the Niger Delta region of Nigeria.

    Location

    11110 Mall Circle, Food Court , Waldorf, MD 20603

    Directions