Mansa is the mandigo word for King. Kunda is the mandigo word for domain. Together, mansa kunda means kingdom or government in mandingo, a language spoken throughout Gambia, Mali and Senegal.

Mansa Kunda Restaurant in Takoma Park, MD is a place where people come together to celebrate the diversity and food of West Africa.

Almost 90% of our dishes can be made vegetarian. Our owner is a practicing vegetarian and can accomodate most requests for vegetarian dishes. We are working on a new menu which will clearly indicate which items are vegetarian and/or gluten-free.