December 5, 2020
Z Kitchen Lagos 19 Saka Tinubu St, Victoria Island, Lagos | 0906 422 2222 Z Kitchen is a Lebanese owned restaurant in Lagos. The restaurant has been around for a little bit and the space Z Kitchen occupies used to be Westafco but story for another day. We are here to review food and thats that on that. So Restaurant week happened from the 9th of November and ended last week on the 30th of November and here I am still thinking about all the food I did not get to eat (lol). We were able to go to 4 […]
November 25, 2020
The Metaphor 78a Younis Bashorun Street, Victoria Island. 0818 712 2351 We decided to go back to the Metaphor Lagos after a year and share our experience yet again to see if it’s gotten better or… The Metaphor is located on a quiet street in Victoria Island, Lagos. When you walk into The Metaphor, you get the feeling that you just walked into somebody’s home. The decor is homely with comfortable furniture and a great ambience. I was greeted by a waitress called Tiana, who showed me all the dining areas in the building. Ed Note: We visited the […]
October 8, 2020
Soul Food Restaurant 51 St Finbarr’s College Rd, Yaba, Lagos | 0704 158 5082 I was asked to recommend some restaurants on Lagos mainland and I realize that most high-end restaurants are located on the island, which I think is quite weird. So imagine how excited I was when I heard of this cute new place on the mainland called Soul Food. Of course, I decided to try it out and this is how my experience was. Soul Food Restaurant is located at 51, St Finbarr’s Road, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos It’s pretty close to the University of Lagos, so you can […]
September 21, 2020
American cuisine in lagos Food is an amazing phenomenon, it connects people all over the world. Today, people all over the world can enjoy food from cultures other than theirs and for this, we are grateful. In this vein, we’re looking at American cuisine in Lagos and where to have them. Here are a few: Apple Pie A dessert that is made with a pastry filled with chopped or crushed apples mixed with other ingredients such as sugar and/or lemon juice. It is usually served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Though it is now an all-American favourite, […]
August 26, 2020
Guide to Dining out in Lagos During CoVid-19 If you can’t tell how excited we are about restaurants in Lagos opening for dine-in, then you haven’t been paying attention. We talk about it here and here Since COVID is still very much around, we decided to create a short guide for staying safe while dining out during a pandemic. We too have gone out to eat since restaurants opened up and we talked about it here. The government and restaurant managements have put measures in place for your safety, but you have to be careful and alert as well. If […]
August 24, 2020
Japanese Cuisine in Lagos, Japanese Food in Lagos It’s true that there’s rice at home but sometimes you just want to try something new. For us, today, it’s Japanese food. Japanese food mostly consists of rice, seafood and broths, but is anything but mainstream. I mean, this culture gave us Sushi, which is one of the most popular dishes in the world. Thankfully, you don’t have to travel to Japan or Asia to enjoy Japanese cuisine as we have some restaurants right here in Lagos. So if you’re a fan of Sushi or want to try it for the first […]
August 21, 2020
Craft Gourmet by Lou Baker Mega Plaza, Idowu Martins Street, Victoria Island, Lagos | 0703 265 2069 A week ago today, restaurants in Lagos were open for dine-in as long as a few conditions were met. The conditions were that the restaurants were only allowed 50% capacity and an inspection from the Lagos State Safety Commission (“LSSC”) to get certification that they could open once again. We went into details on the modalities of restaurants opening here. To get you news from the front lines, we (a friend and I) risked life and limb, to have lunch at Craft Gourmet. […]
August 14, 2020
It’s no news that restaurants and bars in Lagos, and in fact all over the world have been closed for months due to the coronavirus that swept through the world. In March, restaurants were allowed to open again- but only for takeout orders as social distancing was and is still imperative in preventing the spread of the virus. Earlier in the month, however, the Lagos State Government announced that restaurants will be allowed to fully open once again, on the condition that they undergo a thorough inspection and adhere to the strict guidelines of the Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC). […]
August 7, 2020
Ocean Basket Ikeja 58C Isaac John Street, Ikeja, GRA 0809 182 6777 As someone who is drawn to the sea and everything about it, Ocean Basket has always been one of my favourite restaurants. Ocean Basket, as the name implies, deals specifically with seafood, which again, is one of my favourites. Due to the pandemic and mandatory lockdown of all public spaces, including restaurants, I’ve been unable to go out to restaurants to enjoy the ambience. Now, that we are allowed out under the condition of wearing masks, I decided to visit Ocean Basket. The Ocean Basket branch located […]