Rhuths African Kitchen

Our West African-style Jollof Rice is a bold and flavorful favorite from Nigeria — completely vegetarian and full of soul. Made with a slow-simmered blend of tomatoes, red bell peppers, onions, and herbs, every grain is infused with rich, smoky flavor and aromatic spices. This dish is 100% meat-free but deeply satisfying, making it a top choice for vegetarians in Wheaton, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Rockville, Olney, Washington DC, and surrounding ZIP codes including 20902, 20906, 20814, 20850, 20832, and 20011. Served hot and hearty, it’s the perfect comfort food for anyone craving authentic African taste without the heat.

Our Nigerian Fried Rice is a colorful, flavor-packed dish that’s anything but ordinary. Each grain is perfectly stir-fried with fragrant garlic, curry, and thyme, then tossed with a medley of crisp vegetables like carrots, green peas, bell peppers, and sweet corn. What takes it over the top? The addition of juicy chicken sausage and succulent shrimp, giving it that signature Nigerian street-party flavor. It’s vibrant, savory, and full of life—just the way fried rice should be!

Smoky Nigerian jollof rice topped with tender, spicy grilled goat meat for a bold and deeply satisfying meal.

Juicy, well-seasoned chicken served as a satisfying combo meal with bold Nigerian flavor in every bite.

Picture a steaming pot of spaghetti, bathed in a rich, slow-cooked tomato sauce bursting with the bold flavors of fresh peppers, onions, and garlic. This is Jollof Spaghetti, the West African twist on a classic, where each strand is infused with smoky, spicy goodness. Cooked with just the right kick of seasoning—think curry, thyme, bay leaves, and a touch of heat—it’s stir-fried to perfection with slices of savory sausage and vibrant veggies like bell peppers and carrots. It’s soul-warming, flavorful, and tastes just like home—comfort in every bite, no meat needed.

Our Egusi Soup is a rich, hearty classic that’s bursting with bold, traditional flavor. Made with finely ground melon seeds, this thick, nutty soup is slow-cooked in a rich blend of peppers, tomatoes, and spices until every spoonful is silky and full of depth. But what truly sets it apart? The protein-packed mix of tender smoked turkey tails, savory dried fish, and deeply flavored stock fish. Each bite is a delicious journey—smoky, meaty, and deeply satisfying. Served hot and bubbling, it’s soul food at its finest—comforting, authentic, and made with love.

Our Efo Riro is a rich, flavor-packed Yoruba-style spinach stew that brings the heart of West African cooking straight to your plate. Made without tomatoes, this deeply savory dish is simmered in a vibrant pepper and onion blend, then loaded with smoky turkey bits, tender assorted meats, flavorful dried fish, and deeply infused stock fish. The spinach soaks up all that rich, meaty goodness, creating a perfect balance of bold spice, smokiness, and comfort in every bite. It's hearty, wholesome, and tastes just like home—perfect with pounded yam, amala, or rice.

Our Okra Soup is a thick, hearty delight that’s full of flavor and texture in every bite. Made the traditional way, it's cooked with finely chopped okra that gives it that signature rich and stretchy consistency, perfect for scooping with fufu. We load it with tender smoked turkey bits, assorted meats, flavorful dried fish, and stock fish that infuse the soup with deep, smoky, and savory goodness. Lightly spiced and simmered to perfection, this soup is comforting, satisfying, and a true taste of home.

Our Attieke is a vibrant, flavor-packed West African favorite made with love and bold ingredients. Light, fluffy cassava couscous is the base, topped with colorful fresh vegetables, sweet fried plantains, and golden-fried croaker fish that’s crispy on the outside and tender inside. It’s served with a zesty Attieke pepper sauce, a perfectly boiled egg, and a playful drizzle of mayo and ketchup that ties everything together with a creamy, tangy kick. Every bite is a delicious mix of textures and flavors—savory, sweet, spicy, and satisfying. It’s a full meal that brings the streets of West Africa right to your plate.

Our Fried Yam & Plantain Platter is a hearty, flavor-packed favorite that brings comfort and spice to your plate. Enjoy crispy fried yam and sweet, caramelized ripe plantains, paired with a generous piece of golden-fried croaker fish—crispy on the outside, tender and flaky inside. Served with our bold, house-made pepper sauce on the side, every bite is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy. It’s a satisfying, homestyle meal that hits every craving just right.

Whole tilapia, expertly seasoned with herbs and spices and grilled until tender, juicy, and full of flavor.

Nigerian-Style Grilled Catfish — Whole catfish seasoned with a bold blend of peppers, onions, garlic, ginger, and traditional Nigerian spices, then grilled until tender, and flavorful. Served with your choice of side.

A generous 6-inch golden, flaky pastry filled with savory seasoned chicken and tender carrots—a hearty, satisfying treat in every bite.

A delicious family meal featuring a half tray of flavorful fried rice, 10 tender chicken drumsticks simmered in rich tomato stew, and 24 oz of sweet fried plantains. Perfect for sharing with family and friends.

A delicious family meal featuring a half tray of savory Jollof spaghetti, 10 tender stewed chicken drumsticks, 24 oz of sweet fried plantains, and 24 oz of perfectly seasoned mixed vegetables. Ideal for sharing with family and friends.

Fresh spinach lightly sautéed with onions, Red bell pepprs, fresh tomatoes and our mild house seasoning.

A colorful blend of carrots, green beans, corn, and peas, lightly seasoned and sautéed.

Tender cabbage and carrots sautéed with onions and savory seasonings

Our Okra Soup is a thick, hearty delight that’s full of flavor and texture in every bite. Made the traditional way, it's cooked with finely chopped okra that gives it that signature rich and stretchy consistency, perfect for scooping with fufu. We load it with tender smoked turkey bits, assorted meats, flavorful dried fish, and stock fish that infuse the soup with deep, smoky, and savory goodness. Lightly spiced and simmered to perfection, this soup is comforting, satisfying, and a true taste of home.