Mumbo Wings
in Washington, D.C.
Crispy fried chicken wings coated in D.C.'s signature mumbo sauce, a glossy sweet-tangy condiment with a little heat. They are a cornerstone of the city's carryout and late-night food culture.
Did you know?
Mumbo sauce became closely associated with Black-owned Chinese carryouts and neighborhood restaurants across Washington, D.C., even as its exact origin remains debated.
Where to Find It
4 places to try Mumbo Wings in Washington, D.C.
Deanwood Deli
$$$$Deanwood
A neighborhood deli in Northeast D.C. serving wings with sweet-chili mumbo sauce alongside classic sandwiches and carryout favorites.
Henry's Soul Cafe
$$$$U Street
A long-running Black-owned U Street carryout and soul-food institution, known for fried wings and the kind of neighborhood cooking that pairs naturally with D.C. mumbo sauce.
Yum's Carry Out
$$$$Benning Road / Minnesota Avenue
A classic Northeast Chinese carryout where fried wings and D.C.'s sweet-tangy mumbo sauce belong together in the city’s signature takeout tradition.
Good Hope Carry-Out
$$$$Anacostia
A classic Anacostia carryout for fried chicken wings, fries, and the sweet-tangy sauce that makes a D.C. wing order feel unmistakably local.
