Our Food
Dibi Lamb
Charcoal-grilled marinated lamb
Thieboudienne
Senegal's national dish
Yassa Chicken
Lemony caramelized onion sauce
K7 Wings
Our famous spiced wings
One of 7 Favorite Places
to Eat Right Now
What We Stand For
Teranga
Senegalese HospitalityIn Wolof, Teranga means hospitality — the spirit of welcoming guests like family. Every plate we serve carries this tradition.
Halal
Always CertifiedAll our meats are halal-certified and sourced from trusted suppliers. Quality and faith go hand in hand.
Wood-Fired
Charcoal GrilledWe grill over real charcoal — the way it's been done in Dakar for generations. No shortcuts, no gas grills.
From Dakar to Your Door
From a halal butcher shop in Langley Park to Maryland's favorite Senegalese restaurant — the Koité family has been sharing the flavors of Dakar since 2012.
What started as Star Halal, a small shop where the community gathered for quality meats, grew into Koité Grill — a place where every plate carries the spirit of Teranga, Senegalese hospitality.
Milestones
2012
Star Halal Born
The Koité family opens a halal butcher shop in Langley Park, Maryland — the seed of what would become Koité Grill.
2016
College Park Expansion
Our second location opens near the University of Maryland, bringing Senegalese flavors to PG County.
2020
Koité Grill Opens
Overwhelming demand for our grilled meats leads to the official opening of Koité Grill in downtown Silver Spring.
2024
Washington Post Feature
Recognized as one of the "7 Favorite Places to Eat Right Now" in the D.C. area.