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Food & Hospitality

Street Food

Find Nigerian street food across major cities. Compare popular areas, signature snacks, price ranges, and practical tips for hygiene and payments.

Popular Areas

Lagos Island, Lagos
Lagos

Lagos Island

Suya at night
Roadside grills
Busy food corridors
Wuse, Abuja
Abuja

Wuse

Shawarma stands
Fresh juices
Evening crowd
GRA, Port Harcourt
Port Harcourt

GRA

Bole & fish
Outdoor seating
Weekend spots
Sabon Gari, Kano
Kano

Sabon Gari

Kilishi & dried meats
Local drinks
Market energy
Bodija, Ibadan
Ibadan

Bodija

Akara & pap
Fruit stalls
Morning rush

Signature Snacks

Suya & Kilishi

Suya & Kilishi

  • Beef/chicken/ram
  • Yaji spice heat
  • Evening grills
Shawarma & Wraps

Shawarma & Wraps

  • Chicken/beef
  • Garlic sauce
  • Quick bites
Bole & Fish

Bole & Fish

  • Roasted plantain
  • Pepper sauce
  • Port Harcourt style
Puff‑Puff

Puff‑Puff

  • Sweet dough balls
  • Golden fried
  • Budget friendly
Akara

Akara

  • Bean fritters
  • With bread or pap
  • Breakfast staple

Price Guide

Budget

₦500 – ₦1,500 per person
  • Puff‑puff
  • Akara & bread
  • Small suya portion

Mid‑Range

₦2,000 – ₦5,000 per person
  • Shawarma combo
  • Bole & fish plate
  • Kilishi packs

Premium

₦6,000 – ₦12,000+ per person
  • Large suya platters
  • Multiple sides
  • Group portions

Hygiene & Safety

  • Choose stalls with clean prep tables and covered ingredients
  • Prefer freshly cooked items; avoid food sitting out too long
  • Confirm oil freshness; dark or smoky oil indicates reuse
  • Carry wipes/sanitizer; wash hands before eating
  • If sensitive, avoid raw toppings and request well‑done

Payments

  • Carry small cash for quick purchases
  • Many vendors accept transfers; confirm account name before sending
  • Check POS amount on screen before authorizing
  • Keep receipts for expense tracking when available

Find & Try

Explore street food across city hubs. For popular spots, check social pages for opening times and locations.

Street food stall with grilled items