Afrikico Best Taste of Africa

I would give a 10 star review if I could. Beautiful and clean interior, common and friendly atmosphere, and the food was next level! The freshest ingredients and the best tasting I’ve had outside of Ghana!

This restaurant is quite the hidden gem of Hagerstown because of its authentic African fare. It's a fairly small place that is clean and inviting. We enjoyed peanut soup with fufu and lamb as well as a spiced fried rice with chicken, plantains and slaw. The meats were deliciously tender. The portions are generous and may be enough for leftovers for some people. This was our second visit, and we plan to go back.

Respectfully, this place is a rip off. I got the oxtail stew with rice and got 90% rice and 10% stew with mostly bones. On top of that they forgot my plantains order. I’ve been to plenty of west African restaurants and this one isn’t it. Put your money and time at a different restaurant that ain’t cheap you out and will give you decent service. Lastly if my review gets deleted, I will be reposting this everywhere so people know how much of a scam this place is.

Afrikico has become one of my favorite spots for authentic West African food. I’ve tried their jollof with grilled fish, combination fried rice, fufu with chicken light soup, and banku with okro stew—and every single dish hit the mark. The flavors are rich and familiar, just like back home. The jollof was perfectly seasoned, the grilled fish had that smoky, spicy flavor I love, and the light soup with fufu was soothing and well-balanced. The banku and okro stew? Absolutely on point—stretchy, flavorful, and satisfying. You can tell they cook with care and tradition in mind. Great service, warm atmosphere, and real African taste. Highly recommend Afrikico if you’re craving food that tastes like home.

First time trying West African food and I’m blown away! The Peanut Stew is a masterpiece—earthy, bold, and packed with flavor. I had it with white rice and fried plantains, and the sweet-to-savory combo was perfection. ​As an American who loves a good stew, this put a whole new spin on "dinner." I’m already planning my next visit to try more of the menu. Highly recommend for any first-timers!