The excitement of something new and international, with the complements of a warm and friendly grace, offered a meal that is not easily forgotten.
The office's lunch bunch group wandered our way to Cooking Pot and found a dazzling gem hidden in the dust and grime of Independence Blvd. We arrived early and were quickly greeted by the owner, Esther. Sweet and silly, she guided us down the line of all her offerings. She tells us jullof rice is a staple in Nigeria and that "a party without jullof rice is not a party, it's just a meeting!" Loved her from that moment on and of course I had to try the jullof rice! I opted for the $0.75 up-charge to get half jullof and half "regular" rice. The "regular" rice - not so regular after all! Both delicious and simmering in flavor! I picked the beef stewed in tomato sauce (choice of fish and chicken are also available) which was poured over the bed of rice and squeezed beside a side of plantains. Not only did every dish radiate flavor and happiness, Cooking Pot is incredibly reasonably priced with a hefty portion to devour! Thank you Ms. Esther. This will be a new regular stop for our office lunch!