Open nearly a 12 months, Laud Shawarma, a Nigerian restaurant situated inside Solaire Social meals corridor in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland, 8200 Dixon Avenue, serves a wide range of tasty Nigerian dishes that’s not solely filling, however affords a memorable expertise.
“Laud means ‘loud, vigorous, boisterous,’” mentioned Kaosarat ‘Kozy’ Fawehinm, the restaurant’s proprietor and chef. “It’s a sense I would like folks to have.”
The distinctive menu at Laud Shawarma affords a twist on many shawarma locations, with rolled tortillas, accessible in two sizes, just like burritos or enchiladas. The selection of proteins consists of beef, rooster, shrimp, and fish variations, in addition to vegetarian and plant-based choices made with seasoned and marinated tofu or mushrooms.
Each the shrimp and the mushroom shawarmas are moist with crunchy cabbage rolled in, and simply sufficient spice.
Sides embrace jollof rice, candy potato fries, and a tender bread from Lagos, Nigeria, referred to as Agege, a fluffy and buttery West African bread made with flour, yeast, salt, sugar, and vegan butter.
The entire shawarmas are wrapped with cabbage and the particular 1981 sauce, representing the 12 months that Fawehinm was born, and regardless which choice diners attempt, many dishes are a bit spicy.
“Nigerian shawarma tastes very totally different,” mentioned Fawehinm. “It’s creamy, mayo-based, and spicy.”
Diner Valerie Amafujo Simmons had the tuna soften shawarma and skilled the shock spice firsthand.
“The tuna soften was good, however just a little bit on the spicy aspect,” Simmons informed The Informer.
Whereas dishes have a kick, Laud Shawarma serves refreshing drinks resembling: Fura, a creamy Nigerian smoothie that includes Greek yogurt and millet; iBile Almond Milkshake, a dairy-free milkshake made with almond milk, vanilla, honey, and water; and Zobo, a refreshing iced hibiscus drink made with hibiscus tea leaves, cloves, ginger, and pineapple.
Laud Shawarma’s menu affords breakfast from 8 a.m. to midday, special-priced lunch specials served from 11 a.m. to three p.m., and regular-priced alternatives till closing at 9 p.m. The restaurant additionally affords catering for group occasions.
Additional, the meals is plentiful at Laud Shawarma, giving visitors sufficient meals for leftovers.
Rave evaluations stand out on the Laud Shawrama social media websites.
“I got here right here earlier than my journey to Africa,” one social media consumer mentioned on Instagram. “The meals was on hearth! The flavour, the spices, the vibe — unmatched.”
Laud Shawarma is situated at 802 Dixon Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910, inside Solaire Social Meals Corridor. Cellphone quantity: Name: 301-454-9597.
