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2208 14TH ST NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20009

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Elmina Hours:
Mon-Thu 5-10PM
Fri 5-11PM
Sat 5-11PM
Sun closed
info@elminarestaurant.com
(202) 519-1544

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Elmina is a contemporary Ghanaian restaurant in Washington DC by celebrated chef and restaurateur, Eric Adjepong. Influenced by his love for global cuisines, the aim is a bold dining experience that goes beyond a mere meal.

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A dish so delicious, it bests your mother’s cooking.

Tom Sietsema, Washington Post

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Tastes of the Diaspora.

Elmina brings the vibrant flavors of Ghana to life with a playful, modern twist. Chef Adjepong serves up a delicious mix of refined tasting menus and casual “chop bar” bites—think smoky jollof rice with tamarind duck, melt-in-your-mouth fufu with peanut-goat stew, and crispy chofi (fried turkey tail) with spicy shito. The indulgence continues with desserts like mango pavlova and malva pudding cake, making every meal feel like a joyful culinary adventure.

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This summer, Elmina debuts a radiant new spin on its beloved Tasting Menu—lighter, brighter, and layered with irresistible intrigue—paired with an expanded à la carte offering that invites deeper discovery of bold, sun-drenched flavors.

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