Top 10 Signature Dishes You Must Experience at Our Restaurant

How we chose these ten

We looked for dishes that are deeply loved in their home cultures, that show a balance of flavor and texture, and that travel well from kitchen to table. The list moves across continents on purpose, so that you can taste the variety of world cooking without leaving your seat or your front door. Availability can vary from day to day, so please call us on +234 913 505 1194 to confirm what is on offer before you order.

1. Jollof rice

Rice cooked in a rich sauce of tomato, pepper, onion and spice, jollof is the dish that brings West African tables to life. Cooks argue loudly over whose version is best, and the smoky 'party jollof' flavor comes from letting the bottom of the pot caramelize. Expect a deep red color, soft grains that stay separate and a warm, rounded heat. Order it with grilled chicken, fried plantain and a cool salad. It reheats beautifully.

2. Suya

Thinly sliced meat, usually beef, rubbed with a spice mix of ground peanuts, ginger, paprika and chili, then grilled over fire. Served with sliced onions, tomatoes and extra spice, suya is smoky, nutty and hot. It is traditionally a street food enjoyed in the evening. For takeaway, ask for the spice on the side so that you can add heat to taste, and pair it with bread or a cooling drink.

3. Egusi soup with pounded yam

Egusi is a soup thickened with ground melon seeds and cooked with leafy greens, palm oil, peppers and your choice of meat or fish. Its texture is rich and slightly grainy, with a deep, savory flavor. It is eaten with pounded yam, a smooth, stretchy dough you tear off with your fingers and use to scoop. It is a filling dish and a good example of how food can be both comfort and celebration.

4. Chicken biryani

Layered rice and marinated chicken, cooked slowly with saffron, whole spices, fried onions and herbs, biryani is one of the great one-pot meals of South Asia. Each forkful should be fragrant and distinct rather than heavy. A cooling yogurt raita and a simple salad balance the spice. Biryani is among the best dishes to order for a group, as it keeps its heat and flavor in a container.

5. Tacos al pastor

Pork marinated in dried chilies, spices and pineapple, cooked on a vertical spit and shaved onto small corn tortillas. Garnished with onion, cilantro and a squeeze of lime, the tacos combine savory, smoky and tangy notes. The dish reflects a meeting of cultures, influenced by shawarma traditions that arrived in Mexico. Order a few and eat them quickly, since tortillas are best warm.

6. Chicken shawarma

Layers of seasoned chicken, roasted and sliced thin, wrapped in warm flatbread with garlic sauce, pickles and salad. It is simple, fast and satisfying. The tang from the pickles and the creamy garlic balance the savory meat. For delivery, ask for the sauce and pickles packed separately if you will not eat straight away, to keep the bread from going soft.

7. Pad Thai

Stir-fried rice noodles with egg, tofu or shrimp, bean sprouts and crushed peanuts, finished with a sweet, sour and salty sauce built from tamarind, fish sauce and palm sugar. Served with lime and chili on the side, it lets you tune the balance yourself. Squeeze the lime over the top just before you eat, which wakes up the flavors. If you avoid fish sauce or shellfish, ask how it is prepared.

8. Tonkotsu ramen

A bowl of wheat noodles in a creamy pork bone broth, simmered for many hours until it becomes rich and silky, topped with sliced pork, a soft egg, scallions and seaweed. Ramen is deeply warming and, in Japan, is treated as a craft. For takeaway, keep the noodles and broth apart and combine them just before you eat so the noodles stay springy.

9. Bibimbap

A bowl of rice topped with sautéed vegetables, a fried egg and sometimes meat, served with a spoonful of gochujang, a fermented chili paste. You mix everything together, which gives you a different combination of textures and flavors in every bite. It is colorful, balanced and easy to adapt for vegetarians, which makes it a flexible choice for groups.

10. Margherita pizza

Simplicity at its best: a thin, soft crust with tomato, fresh mozzarella and basil. Its history is tied to Naples, and its beauty lies in the quality of a few ingredients. It is the safe, happy choice for children and for anyone who wants something familiar. Eat it fresh, or reheat slices in a hot pan to restore the crisp base.

How to build a meal from the list

• For a family: jollof rice, shawarma, margherita pizza and a salad.
• For a spicy lover: suya, biryani and a side of yogurt or cucumber.
• For a vegetarian-friendly table: bibimbap with vegetables, margherita pizza and a vegetable side.
• For a cold evening: ramen or egusi soup.

See the full range of cultures on our order page, and read The Art of Selection for tips on pairing.

Menus, ingredients and availability change, and nutrition information here is general. For allergies or medical needs, ask us directly and speak with a qualified professional.