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Take-out
Caribbean
Catering
Breakfast
African
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. African/Caribbean restaurant where all the sides are vegan. Rare for the area, as of Nov '21. The owner has adapted the recipes that traditionally use meat stock for flavor (like collared greens) to use herbs and spices instead. Reported that vegan items are gluten free; ask staff to verify. Open Mon-Wed 12:00pm-7:00pm, Fri 12:00pm-7:00pm, Sat 2:00pm-8:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-6:00pm.
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Last update on 05 Sep 2024 by rocknred
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37 Reviews
First Review by PleaseDontEatPets
plantluvr72
Points +22
Delicious and great portions 😍 - Edit
Loved the pumpkinseed pattie,veggie pattie and eggplant and zucchini stew. Everything was spiced perfectly and Sabina explains each dish in detail and makes vegans and vegetarians feel at home. The restaurant is cozy and comfortable. A must try that you will mot regret. Oh and portions are very nicely sized.
Read morePros: Well spiced, Hearty stew, Knowledgeable owner
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alyzard
Points +17
Amazing African Caribbean Food - Edit
Highly recommend this restaurant. I got the jerk mushroom with yam fufu which was the current special. My food was soo flavorful! The service was great and the owner is extremely nice and friendly! The owner was talking to us about the food she cooks and her passion for it. I love how they have a lot of vegan options here!
Read morePros: Amazing food selection, Friendly service
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ellislikespie
Points +16
Great vegan options - Edit
Super friendly, helpful owner knowledgeable on vegan options. I had a very flavorful curried 3-bean stew made with bambara beans she had just imported. Definitely worth visiting if you're in the area.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-07
Pros: Tons of vegan options, Very flavorful, Helpful owner
Cons: Menu and prices are not up to date online
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ErickaErickson
Points +21
Won’t disappoint , definitely recommend - Edit
The thanksgiving special was amazoning . There is a vegan and gluten free menu .The mushroom stew and corn fufu is my favorite right now
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MarandaB
Points +16
Wonderful - Edit
Go here. The owner is a delight on this planet with extremely welcoming energy. You can taste the love, soul, and culture in this food and it is hearty and filling. Vegans, this is the new go to spot with plenty of delicious options.
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PamelaWW
Points +149
Very Vegan Friendly! - Edit
Amazing vegan options. Wonderful chef that makes you feel right at home. Options in Frederick are kinda meh, so it was worth the short drive to get food so tasty and different from the typical options. Highly recommend!!!
Read morePros: Flavors, Options, Chef
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Jesse2398
Points +45
Super delicious - Edit
Food was delicious and filling. Vegan options clearly labeled on the menu.
Read moreCtillett83
We tried Motherland Kitchen last night for our date night. The food was phenomenal with very rich flavors and a very large menu for vegans. The chef was very kind and helped us to make selections that best aligned with our tastes. She really loves what she does and pouts her heart into the food she serves. We shared the plantains, veggie patties, and the spinach, collard and pumpkin seed stew with the cassava fufu. All of the options were delicious and made to order. We were so full but definitely want to come back soon to try the moi moi and the peanut stew! In addition to wonderful food, she also sells her own spices and is working on a vegan cookbook. I have never experienced someone so happy about feeding others. I highly recommend this restaurant and can't wait to go back!
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FeleciaKhorram
Points +22
Healthy, Flavorful, Filling - Edit
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.
Read moreWe (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. Would give 5 stars if I could!!!
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!!
Pros: Excellent flavors, Very filling, Generous portions
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Lisa103
Points +13
Great food, friendly service - Edit
Very glad to have found this restaurant. The food was flavorful and the menu had plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. The owner clearly cared about making the African dishes work for vegetarians. We got to try selections we had never encountered before. And the owner was a lovely host as well.
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BethElliott
Points +13
DELICIOUS! - Edit
Absolutely delicious and VERY vegan friendly! The food was healthy, flavorful, and filling. The pumpkin seed patty was my favorite, and the owner is very friendly and knowledgeable about healthy vegan cooking. I will certainly be back!
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slsbates
Points +311
The best greens dish I've ever had! - Edit
We loved that the menu had 25 vegan option. Everything we had was so flavorful. You could tell she pours her heart and soul into her dishes.
Read morePros: The variety of vegetable dishes., The flavors and spices were deep and complex., The owner/chef was informative & and knowledgeable
Cons: Would prefer that that menu was 100% plant-based
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rocknred
Points +1476
Dinner and a show - Edit
There are a number of vegan entrees to choose from. Many, if not all the sides (and there are a lot of choices) are also vegan. I had the OYSTER MUSHROOM entree with Garri. This was flavorful and the garri made from a root vegetable had a texture similar to grits. Hubby had an entree with a side of red beans and rice which was also tasty.
Read moreOwner Sabina said starting this week she is closing on Thursdays. Well deserved after working 7 days a week. We checked out her cooking channel on YouTube.
Pros: Lots of vegan good options, The owner eats a vegan diet and understands it, Food was delicious
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Tp081389
Points +11
Phenomenal Vegan Food! - Edit
I dined at Motherland Kitchen recently with friends who raved about the cuisine and I must say it did not disappoint!
Read moreFrom the moment we walked in, I felt enveloped in Sabina’s care and love. You can tell the food and the service are what Sabina is deeply passionate about.
This was my first time trying African food and I will certainly be coming back for more! My personal favorites were the Oyster Mushroom Coco Stew and the Oyster Mushroom Peanut Butter Curry with Garri.
I look forward to returning soon!
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JacquiSmith
Points +16
Delicious food and friendly service - Edit
We tried several dishes and everything was amazing. Not many restaurants in the area have the wide selection of vegan options that Motherland Kitchen has. The owner is so friendly and happy to make recommendations. Will be going back often!
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DelaneyB
Points +53
This warmed my soul - Edit
I got the oyster mushrooms and peanut butter stew with casava fufu. The owner is so sweet and is truly passionate about plant based cuisine!
Read morePros: Friendly service, Quick preparation , Flavorful food
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sduck09
Points +22
Vegan African and Caribbean - Edit
Motherland Kitchen & Spices for the win today. Incredible flavors. Chef Sabina was so welcoming. It felt like we were dining at her house as she explained the dishes to us and how it is traditionally eaten.
Read moreThe vegan dishes were full of depth and flavor. I had never eaten fufu before this. We began with the veggie pattie and fried plantains. What a great start to the meal. Then, we had the oyster mushroom peanut butter stew with garri fufu and the spinach collard pumpkinseed stew with foino fufu. As plant based eaters we learned so much about fonio as an African grain loaded with fiber and protein. She's the only one who has made this into fufu.
Check out the restaurant. You won't be disappointed. Can't wait to go back for more!
*Would give a 5 but app only allows a 4 unless they're fully vegan/vegetarian.*
Pros: Vegan specific menu, Friendly chef, Depth of flavor
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AllysonEvans
Points +16
Delicious! - Edit
My husband and I ate here for the first time. I had the Oyster Mushroom Peanut Butter Stew with corn fufu, and it was delicious! The spices made it a very flavorful dish. I would recommend this place to anyone wanting warm, vegan comfort food.
Read morePros: The food was so tasty!, The owner was very friendly.
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mxvegan
Points +20
Comforting and Tasty! - Edit
Picked up an order of jollof rice and moi moi as well as red beans and rice with cabbage tonight. This was my first time trying Motherland and I am thoroughly pleased with the experience! I opted for takeout so i cannot comment on the table service but the meals were filling and delicious. If you’re looking for authentic african cuisine, look no further! I am happy to have another local vegan option that i can feel good in supporting and will definitely be back again :)
Read morePros: Authentic, Satisfying, Nutritious
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hungry3630
Points +16
Delicious and filling - Edit
I was so happy to find Motherland Kitchen. The food is very tasty and quite filling. I got the oyster mushroom peanut butter stew with cassava fufu along with two vegetable patties. The whole meal was very good.
Read moreThe service at the restaurant is quick and very polite. I will definitely come back here when I am in Maryland again.
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RonE33
Points +99
Go! Unique and tasty African food - Edit
I live in Montgomery Village about 40 minutes drive away, but went up to Frederick with my wife on a Monday. She found Motherland Kitchen on Yelp. Was glad to see that while this restaurant wasn’t vegan, it had a vegan menu with multiple items and everything labeled. So we decided to try it!
Read moreWe ordered jollof rice, plantains, and the mushroom peanut stew with fonio fufu. Also a side of hot sauce that added that perfect extra zap. The mushroom peanut stew was so delicious we were sad when we ate it all and there was no more left to eat! Everything was SO good that after eating, we ordered another round of things we hadn’t tried, to eat at home.
The owner is amazing. She’s following her dream and passion after many years working in an IT job. She taught us about fonio, her work in making vegetables delicious, and her passions for making delicious vegan African food and sharing that by running this restaurant. She is friendly and inspiring.
We’re planning to return to Frederick just so we can eat there again soon. The food is unique for this area and deliciously satisfying, cooked with talent and care. Highly recommended!
Pros: Authentic ingredients and Flavors, Portions, Variety of plant based options
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nettylic
Points +22
Vegan African food. A true blessing and my new favorite place. - Edit
I saw Motherland Kitchen on Google and thought, there is no way this place is real. I love love love West African food and have spent so much time making it myself to have it vegan, but when I saw this place that is so close to me (right outside of Frederick) I was shocked. I ordered the Spinach-Collards Pumpkinseed Stew with Cassava Fufu, and I was amazed. The flavor is incredible and the dish felt warm and nourishing to both the body and soul. I have since been back for the Oyster Mushroom Peanut Butter Stew, and once again, so satisfied. In addition to the delicious meal, the owner is so incredibly kind and thoughtful. She provides the personal, relationship-based service that is missing from this day and age. Thank you Motherland Kitchen!!!
Read morePros: Thoughtful staff, Good portions, Plentiful options
Cons: I wish I knew about it sooner!!
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Doug21702
Points +305
Unique find in Frederick with Many Vegan Options! - Edit
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Frederick. They have many delicious vegan options which are clearly marked on the menu. The owners/staff are very friendly and knowledgeable of vegan food. Was thrilled to get a gift card from here for Christmas!
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amarth7
Points +49
Loved their food - Edit
We ate the most delicious vegan food here and they had plenty of GF options for our friend with celiac. We will definitely be back!
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Rvinc
Points +87
Lots of vegan delicious choices! - Edit
The vegan options are under sides on the menu, but the sides are huge! Main entree sizes for sure. I got the new (not yet on printed menu) oyster mushroom peanut stew with fufu and it was finger licking worthy! The peanut sauce was lushious and the mushrooms/veggies perfectly cooked. I’ve never had fufu and it was so much fun to try. My husband got the koki corn and it was so sweet and just how corn should taste, he liked it more than his non vegan main, so that’s a vegan win for me! We will definitely be going back to try more like the jollied rice and such. We also met the owner and she was super nice and when I asked for a vegan recommendation said, “ I got you” which made me super excited as most restaurants have such poor vegan vibes, but her vibes were awesome and accepting. I would give 5 stars but I cannot as the restaurant is not entirely vegan.
Read morePros: Friendly owner, Variety of vegan options, African cuisine plant based options
Cons: Menus need updating
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Mize
Points +20
Tons of options! - Edit
I've been here several times and everything is delicious. All of the sides are vegan, so you can mix and match to make a meal. I had the new vegan Peanut Butter Stew as an entree and I would definitely recommend it. The staff are always nice and it's clear that they're proud of their vegan offerings. Come here if you want to leave full!
Read morePros: Many options, Friendly staff, Large portions
Cons: Not many vegan entrees
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krishnapriyathirumala
Points +13
Amazing quality! - Edit
The food is delicious and the quality is incredible. Lots of excellent vegan and vegetarian options. The owner clearly has a lot of respect for vegans/vegan cuisine. Ate here in-person, then ordered their food on UberEATS as well, and the delivered meal was just as warm, fresh and tasty as the in-person meal (never happens with other restaurants!). Would highly recommend!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-20
Pros: Excellent Food, Fresh Ingredients, Friendly Vibe
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Treehugger16
Points +16
Must Try Restaurant! - Edit
My family and I tried this place for the first time yesterday, and we will definitely be going back!! Incredible food and service. We would give 5 stars, but Happy Cow doesn't allow that for only partially vegan restaurants. Everything was so delicious!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-26
Pros: Great food, Wonderful staff, Large portions
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