ADVENTURES OF A FOODIE RESIDING IN LAGOS
December 14, 2023
Authentic Nigerian Restaurants in Lagos to visit for Detty December If 2023 didn’t win the longest year ever, it would be because 2020 willingly decided to not let go of its award. Honestly, I would continue to say 2023 was the longest year ever especially for Nigerians. But be not afraid, the compensation of the season is here. I figured you might need to detoxify from whatever 2023 brought you, so I present to you, the Detty December list. This list consist of places worth visiting this December, each in different categories. From Authentic Nigerian dishes restaurants, to Aesthetically pleasing […]
December 12, 2023
Abula Tawa (Lekki, Lagos) 35b Fola Osibo Rd, Lekki Phase 1| Phone | Instagram My search for the best Amala in Lagos is still on and that led me to Abula Tawa by Belleful Varieties in Lekki. Their space is small and there is a sit out area but it’s advisable to take out as it gets really hot there. Before I go on, permit me, please allow me insert some local Yoruba pun here – Abula Tawa ti bu mi lowo (translation) – Trying Tawa’s Abula has backed fired. MEAL They had Amala and Ofada rice when I visited […]
December 7, 2023
Boleboxx, Lagos 5 Emma Abimbola Cole Street,| Phone | Instagram I had Port Harcourt Bole in Lagos! I was extremely hungry and ordered a meal package from Boleboxx since there is no dine in space. I opted to pick up my order since I was less occupied. They sell roasted plantain, yam and fish popularly known as “Bole”. MEAL I got the “Meal Combo ” which contained one ice fish, 2 fingers of plantain, sauce, ugba, utazi, and onions. I like that they added the local toppings as it made the taste better. The plantain and fish were really tasty and […]
December 7, 2023
Bole and Fish, Lagos 15 Victoria Arobieke Street, Off Admiralty Wy,| Phone | Instagram To think that I’ve been passing this spot for a while and didn’t stop to try their meal, I have been missing out. Bole and Fish is a cute kiosk space located at Admiralty Way, Lekki. They serve bole, potatoes, with stew, and customers preferred protein. I absolutely love this spot and the uniqueness. MEAL Review time, I finally stopped by at Bole and Fish Lagos for a quick grab. They have different combos on their menu but I got the “Mini Kote, Bole and potatoes […]
December 7, 2023
NEW RESTAURANT ALERT (VI, Lagos) 216 by Catherine Villa 216 Etim Inyang Cres, Victoria Island, | Phone | Instagram I visited a new spot called 216 by Catherine Villa for food tasting/opening night. As hinted earlier, 216 by Catherine Villa is a restaurant in Catherine Villa established for private dining. I was present at the opening night and one of the struggles I had was locating the place. MEAL For the starter, I had the semolina, wheat and cinnamon bread, plantain crisp with garlic butter and jam. I didn’t enjoy this as the bread was stale. I preferred the bread […]
December 6, 2023
MB Shawarma (Akowonjo, Lagos) Plot 1, Olufemi Ojo Street, Shaha Akowonjo | Phone | Instagram MB Shawarma Bites is a grab-and-go spot located in Akowonjo, Lagos, it is a tiny shop space that looks almost like all the shawarma spot in student area, Bariga. During my visit, I decided to try their chicken Shawarma. Two words – absolutely amazing. It’s a very popular spot in Shasha, so popular that they have long queues at night. Let’s go into details now, shall we? MEAL When I think of Shawarma, I think of a wrap of gooey goodness and absolute deliciousness. MB […]
December 6, 2023
Glover Court Suya (Lekki, Lagos) Olabunmi Owa Street, Lekki Phase 1 | Phone | Instagram I visited Glover Court Suya at their new Lekki branch. It wasn’t a very busy afternoon, so it wasn’t crowded as usual. This new branch is located in a plaza at Lekki phase 1, it is an outdoor kiosk space with bold enough inscription. MEAL I had two sticks of beef and one stick of kidney which were very tasty and soft. The meat was well spiced and the portions per stick were quite large. They had other varieties like chicken, gizzard, liver and masa. […]
December 6, 2023
The Eatery (Lekki, Lagos) 11 Fola Oshibo Road, Lekki | Phone | Instagram I recently visited The Eatery, a nice spot for quick and affordable eats in Lekki phase 1. The Eatery, Lekki serves different varieties of food and it is a simple, yet nice space located in a plaza that has ample parking space. The space is cute, and I love the tiny inscriptions on some parts of the wall. MEAL The fooooood! I had Jollof rice, diced-fried plantain, and beef. The Jollof rice was smoky, tasty and the star of the meal. It tasted just like owambe/party […]
December 6, 2023
Olasheu Food Canteen (Agege, Lagos) 16 Showonuola, Agege| Phone | Instagram Still in the spirit of locating the best Abula Spot in Lagos, a lot of people kept mentioning and recommending Olasheu Food Canteen in Agege, so I thought to try it out. One thing I know is my followers never flop when it comes to recommending spots in Lagos, so I boldly took my chances by visiting Olasheu Canteen. I knew I was in for a good time when I arrived few minutes before their opening hour and saw people waiting already. MEAL Now to the good part, the […]
November 29, 2023
Indomie Cafe (Sabo-Yaba, Lagos) E-centre Mall, Commercial Avenue, Yaba| Phone | Instagram Indomie Cafe recently opened a branch at E-center, Yaba and I had to go try the menu at the noodle shop. The noodle shop had a wide variety of mains, sides, appe-teasers and coolers to choose from. I took my time and settled for the Asian Beef Noodles. MEAL I had the Asian Beef Noodles with a side of Boiled Eggs. It tasted really good, I liked the spike of beef in my meal. Sadly their appe-teasers were unavailable when I stopped by so I couldn’t try […]
November 29, 2023
Olaoluwa Kitchen (Ikeja, Lagos) 34A, Hakeem Balogun Street, Ikeja| Phone | Instagram Still in the spirit of locating the best Abula Spot in Lagos, I came across Olaoluwa’s Kitchen in Ikeja. I actually got an appetite for the location when when @jbums mentioned it. I have a feeling she might not remember mentioning this spot, but a shout-out to her. I had a feeling this spot would be the bomb immediately I stepped in because they were so orderly. I couldn’t wait to try the food. MEAL Again, I knew this was the spot just by taking a look at […]
November 23, 2023
Baba Akara – The Beginning 1 lyalla Street, Mushin| Phone| Instagram When it is time, it is time. Time to be seen on a larger scale, time be celebrated and spoken about across board. And this is the time for Baba Akara. We came across Baba Akara whose real name is Chibueze Damian on Twitter when his daughter dropped a Father’s Appreciation Tweet on his birthday. We had called to inform him we’d be coming and he kept calling to check on how the journey was going until we arrived at his place. He was exceptionally accommodating and enthusiastic, when […]