Amazing food. The owner was there and she was so nice, service was amazing. Peanut butter chicken was my favorite. Me and my family didn't know much about Africa and while we were there she offered to explain her culture to us. Such a cool experience, will definitely come back soon.

Today was my second time at Motherland Mitchen, the first was with a vegan friend from the Caribbean. We were both blown away by the quality of the food and the warmth of the owner. What a great restaurant. I'm from DC but will be back ... often!

I ordered the oxtail with jollof rice and three greens for delivery and it was excellent. The food was so perfectly seasoned, it was well-packaged for delivery and arrived hot. Can't wait to check out the restaurant soon!

From the moment we opened the door, Chef Sabina made us feel at home. This was more than a fantastic meal, we had a homey and educational experience with a new friend. We (husband and wife, both vegan) were on a road trip and decided to stop for an early dinner. Although we love a large variety of food from many different cultures, neither of us have previously encountered Motherland Kitchen's African Caribbean style. There are tons of vegan options on the menu, and I can't wait to try all of them. Hubby ordered the Oyster Mushroom Peanut Butter Stew with fonio fufu, and I chose the Spinach-Collards Pumpkin Seed Stew with yam fufu. We ate family style, so we both shared each dish. I can't say enough positive things about both dishes! We are talking about extremely healthy foods that are flavorful, comforting, and filling. I would go back regularly if we lived closer! Motherland Kitchen also offers a meal prep service, and I look forward to giving that a try so I can stock up on several meals at once :-) Can't wait to return!!

I been wanting to try for the longest and finally went in and place an order to go. The service was good and fast and food was fresh and hot. The owner and even another worker there greeted myself and my two girls smiling and talking. Ambiance was very welcoming. I almost forgot to take a picture of my food. We started eating already but a good amount of food for sure. All the food super good and fresh. I will be returning and I highly recommend

I recently got a new job and have been passing Motherland Kitchen and decided today was the day I would stop in to try their food. I must say I wish I stopped forever ago! The food is amazing!!! I had the okra stew with rice and it was delicious. I will definitely be returning and trying other items on the menu. They have an entire vegan menu which I was happy to see. I'm not vegan but I do limit my meat and dairy so I was happy to see there were multiple options to choose from for the vegan diet. Highly recommended for authentic African cuisine! I met the chef personally who was as sweet as can be. I plan to be a regular here for lunch now.

Looked up places to eat while here visiting. When I pulled up to this side of the road restaurant, my expectations went through the roof because that means there would be no fluff. They did not disappoint got the goat stew and follow. Was very tasty and could have been more spicy for me, but meat was cooked to perfection. The lady who was working was sweet, was the server and cook so didn't get alot of attention but wasn't really needed,as the food was there steaming hot.if you in the area give it a try.

The food at Motherland Kitchen has excellent flavor, and I would happily eat their food anytime. This is their claim to fame - delicious food! So, if you like this style of Afro-Caribbean food, you are in luck way up there in Frederick, MD. The menu has many options depending on whether you are interested in meat or veggies. Note that most of the items have been stewed or cooked for some time to develop the flavor. That being said, if you are looking for something like a salad, this is not the place. The flavors are fabulous. For something as simple as stewed cabbage, I know that I can't make cabbage taste that good. It is light and easily edible, not heavy and dense. I don't know how they do it, but it is so good, and I love cabbage anyhow. The jollof rice and Koki corn are also absolutely delicious that I just want to eat them all day long. The portions are generous for these items, but I find myself wanting more. Seasoned rice never tasted so good! They have stews with pumpkin seed for extra protein and nutrition - also delicious with some white rice cooked to fluffy perfection. Even the dish of three greens was bursting with flavor. All in all, I have only the best praise for the food here. Hands down, yes, I would eat it anytime someone decided we are eating this food. The only downside (other than being in Frederick far far away) is that the timing of food preparation can be longer than you would like. There is ample parking, and there is sit down space for you to comfortably enjoy your food. It gets a little toasty in the warmer weather inside, so, maybe be ready for it or get it to go on hotter days if you are not a fan of eating in warmer indoor spaces. Great food - check it out!

The owner and the food are wonderful. I had the Jerk Chicken with jollof rice. My wife had the Coco Mushroom Stew with white rice. We both cleaned our plates completely to ensure we got every savory bit of these two marvelous dishes. The Jerk Chicken was probably the best I've ever had - the green sauce was extraordinary and the chicken cooked to perfection. My wife ate every bit of the coco mushroom stew - the flavor was extraordinary and we took some home. Ms. Sabina is the most charming and engaging person. She told us about her food philosophy, her restaurant, and of her passion for cooking African and Caribbean dishes. I cannot recommend this restaurant too highly and will return when in the Frederick/Thurmont area. Please do not be put off by the humble exterior. This is a real "Do not judge a book by its cover" situation. You will be amazed by the food and warmth of the owner.