Nuli. 1850 K St., NW.

When Ada Osakwe planned the first US location of her African-inspired eatery, Nuli, she knew jollof rice had to appear on the menu. She doesn’t offer the Nigerian staple at her six outposts in Lagos because it’s on every corner there, she says. But at the Square food hall on Monday, it will debut as a special for the launch of her new fast-casual spot.

“Imagine a Nigerian who works at the World Bank right here, and he’s just craving for lunch something that reminds them of home,” Osakwe says. “That’s the bowl they’ll get.” It’s a smoky jollof rice bowl served with fried sweet plantains called dodo, steamed bean cakes called moin-moin, and a habanero dipping sauce. The dish is one of the more adventurous options at Osakwe ’ s lunch and juice hub, which she says

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