The DC metro area is known for having a lot of great Ethiopian food. But West African and South African food is increasing in popularity, so it’s only natural that Northern Virginia would have increasing numbers of markets catering to African foods and cuisines and those who love them.

African Grocers in Northern Virginia

African Grocery and Meat Market (Ethiopian and West African)
Alexandria

African Grocery and Meat Market caters to Ethiopian and West African cuisine products.

Makola International Market (Ghanian and Caribbean)
Alexandria

Selling African (specifically Ghanian) and Caribbean beauty products, meats, and fish, this shop caters specifically to the Ghanian community. This shop also offers a “Pay Here, Get in Ghana” service that allows community members to pay for food and toiletry items that family members can pick up in Ghana. Further, the store sells 220-volt appliances that can be used in Africa.

Leyu Ethiopian Market (Ethiopian)
Falls Church

Leyu Ethiopian Market is a great source for Ethiopian food, wine (including honey wine), incense, jewelry, and clothing.

Al Amanah Market (East African)
Falls Church

Al Amanah Market sells halal meat, Middle Eastern and East African groceries.

Gigatt African International Market
Manassas

Gigatt African International Market is your source for products from Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana, and Liberia.

Weyone International (African and Caribbean)
Alexandria

Come to Weyone International for fresh produce such as okra, yams, cassava, potato leaves, plantains and dried foods like pounded yam, neem tree leaves, sea moss, gari, fufu, Geisha mackerel, Titus sardines, Milo, and Cerelac. Also try African snacks such as plantain chips, choco-milo, Tom-Tom, chin-chin, tamarind balls. Weyone also sells cosmetics, herbal tonics, jewelry, fabrics, vitamins, African movies and CDs, and offers shipping around the world.

Adum Tropical Market (Ghanian/West African)
Alexandria

A small market with Ghanian and West African goods and a meat counter.

Conclusion - African Grocers in Northern Virginia

Many of us have so missed travel the past year. A big part of that is missing great food we could experience abroad. And though we eagerly look forward to trying local foods from the source very soon, we can immerse ourselves in African cuisine closer to home - even in our own kitchens.