The busy life in Lagos has had many people stow away their pots and pans, no wonder food is a major business in Lagos. There’s probably a food vendor at every corner selling Nigerian delicacies; these food vendors are commonly called Mama Put. People still want homemade affordable food despite their busy schedules and so they turn to these joints to satisfy their appetites.
We’ve put together our top 10 of these Mama Put joints in Lagos.
- White House Restaurant
White House has become a sensation for most people around Yaba. Maybe it’s the variety the menu offers which includes food from Amala and Ewedu to white rice and pepper stew or maybe it’s because the food is affordable.
Address: 9, Chapel street, Sabo, Yaba, lagos.
- Ghana High
Ghana High is probably called so because it’s located close to the Ghana High commission on the island, but even if it wasn’t, the name would still be apt because the food is delicious enough to put one in a ‘high’ mood.
Address: King George V, Off Awolowo Road, Lagos Island.
- Ajisafe
Located at Ikeja, Ajisafe is generous with their food and could have you passing out just after one plate of their rice and pepper stew. They have a wide spread of options and sometimes have you confused over what to go for.
Address: Ajisafe Street, Off Isaac John, Ikeja.
- Amala Yahoo
The cook at Amala Yahoo understands the importance of living up to one’s name, why else would their Amala and Ewedu be that delicious. If you’re ever around there, trust me you would want to confirm this.
Address: Victoria street, Mechanic Village, Ogudu-Ojota , Ogudu, Lagos
- Defense Car Park Canteen (Coca cola)
Also called First Bank Amala, they serve a variety of Nigerian dishes. The staff are also efficient and work with an admirable speed; the tables are cleaned up as soon as they’re vacated and the waiters are quick on their feet.
Address: Marina Street, Opposite First Bank HQ, Marina, Lagos Island, Lagos
- Amala Shitta
Some say Amala Shitta arguably serves the best Amala in Surulere. We don’t know how true this is, but maybe you can go on a quest to discover. They don’t serve only Amala though, they serve other Nigerian dishes.
Address: 26 Rabiatu Thomson Crescent, off Akerele road, Shitta, Surulere, Lagos
- Bank Olemoh Designer rice
Also at Surulere, Bank Olemoh designer rice has a reputation for being addictive. Their stew is like no other and makes you want to eat rice every day.
Address: 14 Bank Olemoh street, Surulere, Lagos
- Belgium Canteen
The crowd at Amala Belgium is enough to tell how delicious their food is. But don’t worry about the crowd, when you finally settle at your table with your food you’ll see it was worth the wait.
Address: Parliament road, Jakande Estate Mile Two, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos
- Olaiya Food Canteen
People drive long distances to go and eat at Olaiya in Surulere. The way they line up their food in display even makes it all the more appealing and has you wondering which meal to go for.
Address: 109 Akerele road, Shitta, Surulere, Lagos
- Mama Ebo pepper rice and Bar
Found at Lekki Phase 1, Mama Ebo pepper rice can set a volcano on your insides; their food is delicious!
Address: 70 Taiye Olowu Street, Off Victoria Aorbieke street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
