Lapaz African Cuisine — Restaurant in Manassas Park

UPDATE: 8/28/2023 Okay, so i definitely believe i caught them on a off day the first time i ordered (forgot to mention their ac was out that day too) but we’ve ordered twice since & the foods amazing. And fish has been clean. The flavors were never lacking, as i said before their sauces are amazing and packed with flavor. The shitto is sooooooo soooo good. And they have the best plaintains I’ve had, so good with their pepper sauces too! I know some people say you cannot mess up plantains but yes you can, this place just has the right texture, and they fry them perfectly.

The younger man working in the front was very nice.

The wakye is so good, again the sauces are so flavor ful here. I’m going to try it with fish and beef next time as I don’t like the chicken option, it was two thighs fried hard, that’s just not for me, but others may like it.

I have not had their soups yet but I am very excited to try the peanut butter soup next visit. As the Attieke and wakye are reallyyyy good, I definitely recommend.

** first review So i actually liked Lapaz. For now im more on the 3.5 star rating, but didn't want to give them a 3 star so i went with 4.

So far I've been twice and got the Attieke first time and then wakye with chicken second time.

The service was great, the guy at the front, Although busy was very inviting and pleasant.

Now the Attieke i was really pleased with, it comes with a whole baked tilapia. The tilapia was tasty (seasoned well)

The sauces the Attieke came with were amazing. All of them! I especially enjoyed the one with the cut up larger pieces of onions in it.and the shitto the blacker sauce Omg. I can eat this with anything. So good

And the plaintains were the best plaintains I've actually had in a longggg time. Fried perfectly and just soft and fluffy.

The wakye was really good too. I do wish it came with more sauce as the rice it's self didn't have a big flavor to it. (It was good though) And the bigger red sauce went quick (not pictured) . Or maybe I just like a lot of sauce. The chicken was tasteful and also fried with no breading but fried hard so it was a bit tough.

They probably should've baked the chicken and fried the fish. Either ways the flavors were there.

But again, the sauces and flavors are definitely there

Pretty reasonable prices too and you get a good amount of food.

I do want to come back and try their peanut butter stew with fufu, and some of the other stews sound & look pretty good too so once i try the stools are pretty much have my mind made up with this place.

Overall. I like this place and the owners, they are fairly new and seems small family owned so be nice to them pls as they get...

The food is excellent at Lapaz African Cuisine! As someone familiar with various African cuisines, I was eager to try this restaurant and compare it to others I've visited. The restaurant features a clean interior with modest decor. Our waitress provided knowledgeable guidance about the menu items, helping us navigate the various offerings.

The presentation of the food was great, with each dish plated to showcase its quality. I ordered the waakye ("wa-chee"), a complex flavorful dish known by its distinctive burgundy color. I chose the waakye with fish, which was very fresh and prepared perfectly. The dish came complete with traditional accompaniments: pasta, boiled egg, gari, and both regular and shito sauces.

We also ordered the jollof rice, a well-known West African staple. This jollof rice had the perfect balance of flavors, leaving us thoroughly satisfied. The large portions provided us with leftovers to enjoy the next day.

We were was very happy we went to Lapaz to eat. For diners seeking authentic African cuisine, Lapaz African Cuisine is a must-visit destination. Whether you're new to West African food or already a fan of West African food, you will not be...

Cute and small location along 28. I love jollof rice, especially Ghanaian, so when my friend suggested trying the place out, I was more than down.

It’s very cozy inside, but luckily we were the only two diners, so definitely enough breathing space as long as it doesn’t get crowded, which it easily can.

I got the jollof with fried chicken. It was absolutely delicious. The rice had a good amount of heat to it and the chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. The salad that came with it was also a nice contrast and helped to cut down on the spices for a bit. My friend got the fried yams with fish and she also enjoyed her dish. The person running the front was also very nice and helpful in explaining what some of the dishes were. We had to wait for the food for a bit, but didn’t mind since it came out and tasted fresh and not like reheated leftovers.

I’m so happy that there’s a Ghanaian restaurant option closer to me in Manassas now, so I will definitely be frequenting this...