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Best Lamb in Silver Spring MD — Charcoal-Grilled Dibi Lamb

If you're searching for the best lamb in Silver Spring, Maryland, look no further. Koité Grill's signature Dibi Lamb is charcoal-grilled the traditional Senegalese way — smoky, tender, and unforgettable.

Dibi Lamb - Charcoal grilled Senegalese lamb

What is Dibi Lamb?

Dibi (pronounced “dee-bee”) means “grilled meat” in Wolof, the most widely spoken language in Senegal. In Dakar, dibi shops are on every corner — open-air grills piled with lamb, chicken, and beef, served with spiced onions, mustard sauce, and bread.

At Koité Grill, our Dibi Lamb ($28) is prepared exactly the way it's done in Senegal: bone-in cuts of lamb, seasoned with our house blend, and grilled over live charcoal until the outside is smoky and charred while the inside stays juicy and tender. Served with seasoned onions, mustard dipping sauce, and your choice of side.

What Makes Our Lamb Different

Silver Spring has many restaurants, but finding real charcoal-grilled lamb is rare. Here's what sets Koité Grill apart:

  • Live charcoal grill: We don't use gas grills. Every piece of lamb is cooked over real charcoal for that authentic smoky flavor.
  • Traditional Senegalese seasoning: Our blend includes garlic, onion, mustard, and a mix of West African spices — no generic marinades.
  • Bone-in cuts: We grill lamb on the bone for maximum flavor and juiciness.
  • Halal-sourced: All our lamb is halal.
  • Served with love: Every plate comes with seasoned onions, house mustard sauce, and your choice of rice, fries, or plantains.

Full Lamb Menu

We offer several lamb preparations at Koité Grill:

  • Dibi (Grill) Lamb — $28: Our signature. Charcoal-grilled lamb with onions and mustard sauce.
  • Lamb Chop — $30: Premium grilled lamb chops, seasoned and charcoal-fired.
  • Lamb & Chicken Combo — $30: Best of both worlds. Grilled lamb and chicken together.
  • Maafe Lamb — $23: Tender lamb in a rich peanut butter stew over rice.
  • Yassa Lamb — $25: Lamb in a tangy lemon-onion caramelized sauce over rice.
  • Mechoui (Whole Roasted Lamb) — $540: For special events and catering. A whole lamb slow-roasted over charcoal for hours.

What Customers Say

“The Dibi Lamb at Koité Grill is hands down the best lamb I've ever had. The charcoal flavor is incredible and the onions are perfectly seasoned. I drive 30 minutes just for this.”

— Google Review, Silver Spring location

Catering with Lamb

Hosting a party or event? Our lamb is available in catering trays:

  • Lamb/Goat Dibi Tray: S (5 guests): $170 / M (10 guests): $280 / L (20-25 guests): $390
  • Mechoui Half Lamb: $280 — feeds 15-20 people
  • Mechoui Whole Lamb: $540 — feeds 30-40 people

View our full catering menu or call (240) 847-7016 for custom orders.

Visit Us

  • Silver Spring: 8626 Colesville Rd — Mon-Thu 12-9PM, Fri-Sat 12-10PM, Sun 12-9PM — (240) 847-7016
  • College Park: 4936 Edgewood Rd — Mon-Sun 11AM-9PM — (240) 965-6550

Order online for pickup at koitegrill.com/menu. Earn 10 points per $1 when you join Koite Rewards.