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Bukom Cafe
2442 18th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20009
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(202) 265-4600
Hours
- Sunday: 4:30 pm - 2:00 am
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 4:30 pm - 2:00 am
- Thursday: 4:30 pm - 2:00 am
- Friday: 4:30 pm - 2:00 am
- Saturday: 4:30 pm - 2:00 am
Cuisine: African Restaurants, Cafes
4.7 of 5.0 from 33 reviews
price range:$11 to $25
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I LOVE Bukom Cafe. The food is so delicious. I mean, EVERYTHING is good. I always ge the curried chicken. My friend always gets the curried goat. The service is nice and friendly and the music..well....the music is Jammin' man!!
by imba05
If you like live reggae music, a fun atmosphere, and delicious food, the Bukom is the place to be. The Fish Pepper Soup is incredible, and the fish entrees are also quite tasty. You get a lot of `bang for your buck`, as the entrees are all below $13. And the owner makes a MEAN French Martini!! It's one of my favorite restaurants ANYWHERE.
Bukom West African Cusine was the best I was a little skeptical about African Food I was happy to have the staff help assist me in making food chices that would Satify me yet still get me the African experience for first time visitor I recommend the Aflao Salmon it was to best I live in Las Vegas and I know the value of good dining, this place was great and the service outstanding
by victorscott
Bukom has great music and food. It it a wonderful place to experience that African flavor.
Red Snapper
by Russell m
Live reggae
by Russell m
Red snapper
by Russell m
Oxtail stew was good. Forget the actual name. Had my first african beer, Tusker. Its a bit like Heineken
by Chris J
Africa beats
by Jessica Placencia
Try the Peanut Chicken with Fufu, if you are really starving. The stewed meat has a pleasant edginess. Try the goat if you are feeling adventurous.
by Jonathan H.
The pepe soup made me sweat
by mage sindabi
Suya and the good Afrobeats. Lovely combination
by Ola O.
Also a $5.26 "service charge"??? Wtf?
by Allyson C.
Yummy Sexy Ginger drink. Long wait for not great food. Wings were good. Our main course never even arrived after an HOUR. Not cool.
by Allyson C.
...decent atmosphere, great food even though you have to wait at least 30mins to get it. Don't go to eat here if you are in a rush.
by Addie Dayder
Suya is not for the faint of heart, but the water you drink will be well worth it!
by Kenyan J.
Astounding food and great entertainment
by Sadiq A
Every time I come to DC, I must visit Bukom. Such a down to earth establishment. Live music. Great food. Devilish drinks!
by Jay B.
Great live music!!! Recommend !!
by Mario
Music is too relaxing.....
by Nikki L.
Don't bother using a restraunt.com voucher. The bar tender only took 20$ off the check. Instead of the full $25
by Andrew T.
Go here if you feel adventurous with food.
by kirstie r.
Good music..nice vibe. Holla at my boy Micheal at the bar. Tip well people!! :)
by Don X d.
Shout out to my boy Mike at the bar
by Don X d.
I always go for the Bukom Mama Wings
by N. Kweku A
Consistently good live reggae.
by Maurice M.
Kenkey and fish is delicious!!!!!!
by Ama K.
Have Harry make your drinks!!!
by Holly S.
Make sure you try the fish and plantain dinner entree. The BUKOM Wings are a local favorite also.
by Kevin M.
I studied abroad and Ghana and bar none this is the best place to reminisce about the great food! Eating there is almost like I'm back in West Africa.
by Marissa @
Live reggae every night, and rum punch that'll make you feel like you're in the islands
by Davis S.
The Egusi is to die for. Give it a try!
by Okey Nwoke
One of my fav spots in Adams Morgan. Luv the food, drinks, and of course, the music. Downside: It's a small space, but you'll have fun regardless
by Anna M.

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