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Swahili Village - Washington, D.C.B+

1990 M St NW, Washington, DC 20036 · East African restaurant, African restaurant · Downtown

Vibrant Kenyan spot with standout jollof, suya, and fish, but expect loud vibes, slow and inconsistent service, and auto-gratuity; great flavors when on form, frustrating when not.

Why this grade

Swahili Village delivers solid food quality with memorable dishes—salmon, jollof, and plantains earn consistent praise—and occupies a stylish, vibrant downtown space ideal for celebrations. However, inconsistent service attention, frequent 60–90 minute waits, and temperature and freshness swings prevent higher performance. The restaurant excels at atmosphere and occasional dishes but struggles with operational reliability that grade A territory demands.

One caveat: Service delays of 60–90 minutes reported during peaks

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Opening Hours

Monday11:00–00:00 Tuesday11:00–00:00 Wednesday11:00–00:00 Thursday11:00–00:00 Friday11:00–02:00 Saturday11:00–02:00 Sunday11:00–00:00
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