Tempoo Restaurant and Lounge — Restaurant in Maryland

I was greeted upon entrance by a very sweet young man. He told me he would be with me in a minute. After about 3 minutes he asked what would I like. I inquired as to what he would recommend since it was my first time there. He suggested the Red Snapper, which I ordered, along with Rice and Peas. I sat and waited for my order. An older gentleman entered the establishment, spoke and sat down. He asked my name, shared his and then it gets weird. He said he wanted to know the power of a woman, because the gentleman never came back to take his order after taking mine. He waited a few more minutes and proceeded to leave but the young man returned and asked for his order. He ordered a bottle of champagne and two glasses, however, he was alone. His card was ran and declined. A few minutes later he left. I presume it was the owner asked if we were together. With a look that could kill or make you laugh for asking that question, because I was insulted look. I said no multiple times. I continued to watch football (soccer) until my food came, only for it to be incorrect. I was brought Talapia, instead of the Red Snapper.and not boxed to go. I informed him and he said it would take a few minutes, however, it took another 30 minutes. The gentleman returned as I awaited the correct order. He was talking very softly and standing in front of me and staring at me, and I began pleading the blood of Jesus over myself and sending back whatever he was saying. My food was finally done, I paid and left. I said all of that to say if you ever dine there, get the Red Snapper you won't be disappointed. It was good customer service and they did offer water due to me having an extended wait. Free parking. I've never had savory plaintains and I would return for them and the...

Came here for dinner with my partner. Let’s start with when we first entered this establishment, wow! The decor is so gorgeous and the lighting was a vibe. The music immediately had us dancing in my seat and I was excited to order my food. TJ, the owner, asked if it was our first time having African cuisine and if we had any questions we could ask him. TJ was so nice!

We ordered the Efo Egusi with Pounded Yam (Fufu), Red Snapper Platter with Jollof Rice and a side of fried Plantain.

If you don’t eat the Fufu & Efo Egusi with your hands, you’re missing out!! We dug in, and I was in love. The flavors are sososo well balanced. Warm, and spiced in the right ways where it is all flavor packed.

Next was the Red Snapper and let me tell you it was mind-blowing how flavored it was. This was my favorite way to eat red snapper. The jollof was also like a warm hug. I’m not sure what was spicy if it was the jollof or the fish but it just made me want more, I was in heaven at this point.

We got water to start, but I wanted to try a mocktail so I asked for anything with ginger. They made me something that was sweet, refreshing, and ginger-y (the real kind). It was delicious.

We left this establishment unbuckling our pants and rolling from how stuffed we were. We also left with some leftovers not because we didn’t want to finish but because the portions for everything were GENEROUS. Thank you for the amazing meal. We...

Food is Over hyped and culture is dishonest. Had a good experience till my friend and I realized that they tried to double charge us for everything on multiple different occasions since we weren’t sober.

We were lied to and made to be uncomfortable. We were told to buy a table by buying a bottle which we did. But at some point during the night, without regard for us, the staff made some random guys sit on our tiny table because “other tables were reserved” and there was no space.

A.) Those other “reserved tables” were empty till the night was over.

B.) They could have at least given us the courtesy of asking us to let some strangers join our table. We could have understood. But the blatant disregard for your policy as well as our safety was mind boggling. We didn’t pay for half a bottle to get half a table. We paid for a full bottle to get the full table.

C.) They could have told the guys there is no other table than force us ladies to share the table we bought with strangers. It wasn’t asked of us. No request. Just they are stilling here and it’s final. What a ghetto way of doing business.

Not coming here again and definitely dissuading any friends I have from...