ADVENTURES OF A FOODIE RESIDING IN LAGOS
August 7, 2024
Local Healthy Nigerian Foods When a Nigerian team becomes the first African Basketball team to qualify for the quarter-final in the Olympics, it clears any doubt that there are healthy Nigerian foods. If you don’t know them, it’s either you are not searching hard enough, or you are not ready to step into a healthy lifestyle. Aside from athletes, many Nigerians are already on the healthy diet train. That’s because there are many local healthy Nigerian foods that don’t just meet nutrition standards but taste great too. Here is a list of 6 Nigerian healthy foods to get your healthy […]
August 2, 2024
Micada Resturant, Lagos Muritala Elelu Street, Off Osapa London, Lekki |Phone| Instagram Micada Restaurant, Lagos offers a top-notch dining experience and a great time. It is located inside Mayhill Hotel, Lekki. The space is very beautiful , serene and has artwork all around. The view of the pool adds to the calming ambiance. It is a hidden gem I discovered and you should try it out. MEAL Micada Restaurant, Lagos offers a variety of tasty dishes at reasonable prices. They have a wide range of options, ( local, Intercontinental and English Breakfast) but i went for the White […]
June 30, 2024
lagoon restaurant lagos, lagos seafood night lagoon restaurant We Tried Lagos’ #1 Seafood Night! (HUGE Portions & Prices!) This Seafood Night happens at Lagoon Restaurant in Victoria Island every Thursday. Its best to reserve a spot early and arrive early so you don’t miss out on the good stuff Watch our experience below and see the reel on Instagram for a summary My girls and I went on a sister date to the Lagoon Seaside Restaurant, and we loved every moment of it! Did you know they’ve been hosting this seafood night for years? It’s a seafood lover’s […]
June 14, 2024
Street Food in Lagos If you have ever wondered what street food is like in Nigeria and Lagos specifically, this is for you. I set out to try as many street food as I could on sunny day in Lagos with a ₦5,000 budget. Watch to see how it went Be sure to subscribe to my channel and leave a comment and a thumbs-up Tai x
June 2, 2024
Black Eyed Peas Restaurant, Lagos 25 Akiogun Street, New Market, Oniru| Phone | Instagram This new 24 hours spot on the island opened up and I just had to stop by. The ambience is welcoming and simple, quite a serene space. MEAL They had lots of options that you would find in any regular eatery including salads and sandwiches. I had the Firewood Jollof Rice and Peppered Chicken. At least that was what I asked for, but I got firewood jollof that was not smoky and the peppered chicken wasn’t spicy, they probably need to work on naming their […]
May 31, 2024
The Boardroom Bar & Lounge (Gbagada) 11B Kayode Dauda, Ifako Gbagada| Phone | Instagram I came across a request post of someone asking for the best shawarma plug in Gbagada. I kid you not, 95% of the comments mentioned The Boardroom Lounge. Trust me to all the way to check them out. Their lounge is an open and outdoor space. When I got there, I realized they sell other things like grills, BBQ Fish (croaker, cat fish, etc), Asun, Cocktails, Suya and other things that can make up a food experience for night out. MEAL I got there quite early so I […]
May 31, 2024
Aduke Olowosibi – (Gbagada) 11B Kayode Dauda, Ifako Gbagada| Phone | Instagram I haven’t given up on searching for the best amala spot in Lagos. This search took me to Aduke Olowosibi, an Abula spot in Gbagada. Their space is quite decent and neat. Asides amala, they sell other dishes like jollof rice, fried rice, beans, other kinds of swallow, etc. I was there for the amala though. MEAL I got 2 scoops of Amala with Stew, Ewedu and Gbegiri. My choice of proteins were Beef, Assorted Meat and Goat Meat. The Amala was smooth and I was so sure I was […]
May 31, 2024
Kaza Rice Restaurant (VI) 29, Karimu Kotun, VI | Phone | Instagram I visited Kaza Rice, a restaurant located at VI that sells mainly rice dishes from around the world. Their space is neat, small and comfortable. I was a bit confused on what to get so I asked one of the staff to recommend a meal. She recommended the Hot Mandi Rice and Smoked Chicken – an Arabian dish. MEAL The Mandi rice was served with two sauces – the Mandi sauce and Pepper sauce. If you want your meal spicy, it’s best to pair with the pepper sauce but […]
May 31, 2024
Komije Restaurant Lagos (Gbagada) 34 Diya, Gbagada | Phone | Instagram Komije Restaurant is a simple, but lovely space with write ups on the wall detailing people’s experience at Komije. It was beautiful reading those reviews. The space also has some games, this spot would is good for hangouts. MEAL They are well known for their Ofada rice and Ayamese sauce. They also serve tea (at first, the staff stated that they serve breakfast but later told me it’s just tea – sachet coffee/milo). They have a limited meal option so not such much varieties. I got Ofada rice and […]
May 29, 2024
Tiffany Amber Cafe (Ikoyi) 15 Gerald Road, Ikoyi| Phone | Instagram My favorite thing about Tiffany Amber Café is the greenery. There are plants everywhere you look and it made the scenery so calm and absolutely amazing. It’s such an instagrammable spot and can easily pass as ‘the abroad’. It is filled with plants and trees, a plant lovers haven for sure. MEAL Their menu is limited which is fine for a café, to be honest. They had a few cocktail options and mocktail options. The drinks were refreshing and great, I was really surprised in a good […]
May 29, 2024
Desector Pub & Restaurant Lagos (Lekki) Plot 7, QMB Builders Mart Road, Ikate, Lekki| Phone | Instagram I visited Desector Pub & Restaurant in Lekki, Lagos. The space is a new sports bar and restaurant that recently opened on the island, it appears quite relaxing and lovely with lots of TVs and game boards. There’s snookers, artworks, etc. You would love it here. MEAL They have a wide menu which includes finger food, burger, pasta, rice, cocktails, mocktails , wines, milkshakes, peppersoup, etc. I had the Beef Burger and Strawberry Milkshake, and it came with fries as sides. The […]
May 21, 2024
The Balcony Restaurant (Ikate, Lekki) 70B Kusenla Road. Ikate, Lekki| Phone | Instagram The Balcony Restaurant in Ikate is a serene and lovely space with a rooftop outdoor space convenient for solo outings and dates. If you prefer to dine on a low and avoid crowd or if you like quiet places, you’ll definitely love it here. MEAL Their menu has to be one of the most affordable that I’ve seen on the island. It’s even too affordable for the mainland. They have breakfast options, pasta, sides, rice, peppersoup, grills , cocktails and mocktails ranging from as low as […]