African eating places are plentiful within the D.C. space, and including to the native Motherland-influenced delicacies is Spicy Water African Grill brings Ivory Coast delicacies to 2019 eleventh Avenue NW, a couple of steps from U Avenue NW.
Primarily a takeout and supply operation, the restaurant is creating a small upstairs dine-in house.
Earlier than transferring to its present location, proprietor Duraine Kouassi had a following from his earlier stand in Japanese Market.
“We had been rising, and prospects saved asking after we would have a storefront location,” mentioned Kouassi, who had particular wants earlier than transferring. “My fundamental factor was to have a charcoal grill. In Africa, that has been our main supply of cooking.”
Spicy Water’s menu is full of an assortment of grilled gadgets. I attempted the Shrimp Kebab Sandwich in an extended baguette. The shrimp was completely grilled for the sandwich, nestled in combined greens, onions, tomatoes, cucumbers and a spicy chipotle sauce. My facet order of plantain made for an enormous meal. The sandwich can also be accessible with rooster or beef. Spicy Water has grilled rooster, fish, dinner-size salads, and diverse facet orders.
Situated within the fashionable get together areaOpen Tuesday via Sunday, Kouassi was clear on why he wanted to be open till 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights.
“Individuals eat loads of meals late at evening,” laughed Kouassi.
Spicy Water African Grill is situated at 2019 eleventh St. NW and is open Tuesday via Wednesday 11:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m., Thursday 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m.-2:00 a.m., Solar 11:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Comply with on Instagram: @spicywaterafricangrill.
