Top 10 Signature Dishes You Must Experience at Our Restaurant
A signature dish says something about a place: its ingredients, its history and the people who cook it. Here are ten dishes from around the world that we think are worth seeking out.
A signature dish says something about the place that made it: the ingredients that grow nearby, the way families cook for each other, and the flavors a community has argued over for generations. We picked ten of them, from a West African party pot of jollof to a bowl of Japanese ramen that takes most of a day to make.
Each one comes with notes on heat, what to pair it with, and how to keep it at its best when it travels home in a box. If you only read one thing on this site before ordering, read this. Continue reading
In this piece: Jollof rice · Suya · Egusi soup · Chicken biryani · Tacos al pastor · Chicken shawarma · Pad Thai · Tonkotsu ramen · Bibimbap · Margherita pizza
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The menu, by food culture
See the full menu →Ten cooking traditions, three dishes each. Choose a cuisine to read about its dishes, their heat and how they travel.
How ordering works
Ordering questions →- Choose your dishesBrowse the menu by food culture, or filter for mild, spicy, vegetarian or seafood dishes.
- Call usTell us what you would like, your spice preference and any allergies. We confirm what is available today and the total.
- Collect or have it deliveredWe cook as close to pickup or dispatch as we can, and pack sauces, crisp food and cold sides separately.
Calling is the quickest way to order, ask about today’s dishes or arrange a larger order for an office or event.
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About SJR
More about us →SJR is a restaurant and takeaway service built on a simple idea: food should arrive as good as it left the kitchen. That means buying fresh ingredients, cooking close to the time you collect, and packing each dish for the journey: stews sealed, crisp food vented, sauces on the side.
Our menu borrows from many food cultures, and we try to respect the balance each one has found, whether that is the smoke and pepper of a West African grill or the sour and sweet of a Thai soup. We also run a takeaway and delivery service for small and medium businesses that want to reach customers without building their own delivery team.
Quick answers
How do I place an order?
Call +234 913 505 1194. Tell us the dishes you want, how many people you are feeding, your spice preference, any allergies, and whether you want pickup or delivery.
Do you offer both takeaway and delivery?
Yes. Delivery areas and fees depend on distance and demand, and we confirm them before you pay.
Can I ask for changes to a dish?
Usually. Spice level, sides and some ingredients can be adjusted, and we will tell you honestly what the kitchen can do.
Where can I find other answers?
The FAQ covers ordering, delivery, allergies, business orders and payments.