I’m Nigerian, born and raised. And even though I haven’t lived there since I was nine, the cuisine is still MOST of my diet. I do not go more than 2 days without eating some sort of Naija food. In fact, after 2 days, my rice levels are low and we gotta fix it no matter where in the world I am.

How much do I love Nigerian food? In my first children’s book Little Troublemaker Makes a Mess I have the character of Little Luvvie attempting to cook jollof rice, and turning the kitchen upside down as a result.

Jollof rice is just one of our foods, of course. My other faves are ofada rice (or ayamashe), egusi stew, efo riro (spinach) with pounded yam. Okra and eko. Moin moin or akara. Give me stock fish or shaki (aka tripe) too.

My mom is an incredible cook, but since everyone can’t get food in her kitchen (and she hasn’t written the cookbook I’ve been begging her to write for like 8 years), I wanna provide you with a growing list of Nigerian restaurants around the United States.

Not saying that I cannot get down in the kitchen, but what happens when you are miles away from your mother’s talented hands and you desire a taste of home? This is where Nigerian-owned restaurants come in.

Whether you’re in search of a quick snack or a unique dining experience, supporting these restaurants ensures their longevity in the culinary space serving as a piece of home for many. Below, you’ll find a list of Nigerian-owned restaurants across the United States. This is not comprehensive, as it’s simply a list that includes the ones I can vouch for and the ones my audience has recommended.

Note: Comment and let us know of any Nigerian-owned restaurant near you that you’d vouch for and we’ll add them to the list!

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Alabama | Arizona | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | District of Columbia | Florida | Georgia | Hawaii | Illinois | Indiana | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Missouri | Nevada | New Jersey | New York | North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee | Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Wisconsin | Washington

Nigerian Restaurants in the United States

Alabama (AL)

• Ike’s Kitchen African Cuisine – Huntsville, AL

Arizona (AZ)

• Agege Bites – Chandler, AZ
• Lasgidi Cafe (Food truck) – Phoenix, AZ
• Nedu’s Kitchen – Phoenix, AZ

California (CA)

• Aduke’s Cuisine & Lounge – Inglewood, CA
• Golden Safari – Hayward, CA
• Nigerian Breeze – National City, CA
• Ruth’s Buka – Oakland, CA
• Sumptuous African Restaurant – Inglewood, CA
• Veronica’s Kitchen – Inglewood, CA

Colorado (CO)

• Ówàḿbẹ̀ African Restaurant & Lounge – Colorado Springs, CO
• Classik Chops – Denver, CO

Connecticut (CT)

• Naija Restaurant – Newington, CT
• Safari77 Cuisine – Bridgeport, CT

Delaware (DE)

• Suya House African Grill – New Castle, DE

District of Columbia (DC)

• DC Capitol Square Bar & Grill – St NE, Washington, DC
• Jollof Etcetera – St NE, Washington, DC
• The Continent DC – Washington, DC
• Zion Kitchen – Washington, DC

Florida (FL)

• Flavors Nigerian Restaurant – Orlando, FL

Georgia (GA)

• Boniks African Cuisine – Forest Park, GA
• Buka – Atlanta GA
• Cafe Songhai – Peachtree Corners, GA
• Fad Fine Dining – Mableton, GA
• Fly Chef – Peachtree Corner 
• Fufu Catering, Kitchen & Grill –  Atlanta, GA
• Ike’s Cafe & Grill – Norcross, GA
• Kay’s Cuisine – Atlanta, Georgia
• Little Lagos – Atlanta, GA
• Queen Vees African Cuisine – Decatur, GA
• Southern Suya – Atlanta, GA
• Toyin Takeout – Marietta, GA

Hawaii (HI)

• Enchanted by Aloha – Aiea, HI

Illinois (IL)

• African Food Palace – Chicago, IL
• Bisi Restaurant – Schaumburg, IL
• B&Qs food – Chicago, IL 
• Iyanze Restaurant – Chicago, IL
• Mrs. Kay’s Kitchen – Skokie, IL
• Nayo’s African Cuisine – Chicago, IL
• Nigerian Kitchen – Chicago, IL 
• South Side African restaurant – Chicago, IL
• Vee-Vee’s African Restaurant – Chicago, IL
• Yinkres Nigerian Restaurant – Chicago, IL

Indiana (IN)

• Adefood African Kitchen – New Albany, IN
• Barry’s African Restaurant – Indianapolis, IN
• Jiallo’s African Caribbean Cuisine – Indianapolis, IN
• Deproof African Restaurant, Lounge & Bar – Indianapolis, IN
• Kalakutah Republic Grill – Indianapolis, IN
• Mega Suya Bar & Grill – Indianapolis, IN
• Rookz Kitchen – Merrillville, IN

Maine (ME)

• Oga Suya – Portland, OR

Maryland (MD)

• Authentic African Restaurant – Germantown, MD
• Jollof Etcetera – Hyattsville, MD
• Jollof on Point – Frederick, MD
• Kingsway Foods – Laurel, MD
• Kuramo restaurant – Baltimore MD
• Mary’s Catering & African Restaurant – Baltimore, MD
• Naija Cafe – Clinton, MD
• Posi Kitchen – Baltimore, MD
• Project Suya – Bowie, MD
• Skyvibe – Laurel, MD
• Spice Kitchen – Hyattsville, MD
• Taste of Lagos – Lanham Severn, MD
• Zions Kitchen – Laurel, MD. 

Massachusetts (MA)

• Obosa Restaurant – Roslindale, MA
• Pelloma Nigerian Cuisine – Mattapan, MA
• Suya Joint – Roxbury, MA

Michigan (MI)

• Fork in Nigeria (Food truck) – Detroit, MI
• Tatse Restaurant – East Lansing, MI

Missouri (MO)

• Levels Restaurant – St Louis, MO

Nevada (NV)

• Nigerian Cuisine by MJ – Las Vegas, NV
• Nigerian Food Las Vegas – Las Vegas, Nevada

New Jersey (NJ)

• 9ia Buka – Newark, New Jersey
• Adidun Cuisine – Newark, NJ
• Ikoyi Restaurant and Lounge – Newark, NJ
• Olaide’s Kitchen – Parlin, NJ
• Súrùlérè Suya Spot – Union, NJ
• Twale’s Kitchen – Belleville, NJ

New York (NY)

• African Pride – Brooklyn, NY
• Buka restaurant – Brooklyn & Manhattan, NY
• Divine Flavored Food Truck – Brooklyn, NY
• Ecowas Kitchen – Brooklyn, NY
• Fingerlicking Restaurant Inc – Brooklyn, NY
• Lagos TSQ – Manhattan, NY
• Native Harlem Restaurant – Brooklyn, NY
• Radio Kwara – Brooklyn, NY

North Carolina (NC)

• Chop Naija Kitchen – Raleigh, NC
• Elle Et Moi Cuisine – Raleigh, NC
• Gifted Hands Cuisine – Durham, NC
• Nigeria Kitchen LLC – Wake Forest, NC

North Dakota (ND)

• Ade’s Cuisine – Fargo, ND

Ohio (OH)

• Fork in Nigeria – Columbus, OH
• Intercontinental Restaurant – Columbus, OH
• Mama Afrique Nigerian Cuisine – Cincinnati, OH
• Yakoyo Nigerian Restaurant – Cincinnati, OH
• Afrika Taste and Lounge – South Euclid, OH

Oklahoma (OK)

Pennsylvania (PA)

• Eniola Restaurant and African Food Store – Harrisburg, PA
• New Era Cuisine – Philadelphia, PA

Rhode Island (RI)

• Suya Joint – Providence, RI
• The Village PVD – Providence, RI

South Carolina (SC)

• Good Things Nigerian Cuisine – Columbia, SC
• Sessyks Food Hub – Summerville, SC
• Bintü Atelier – Charleston, SC

South Dakota (SD)

• 2tees African Kitchen – Sioux Falls, SD
• Fatu African Market and Kitchen – Sioux Falls, SD

Tennessee (TN)

• Ify’s Nigerian Cuisine – Nashville, TN
• Nico’s Restaurant and Lounge – Nashville, TN
• Bala’s Bistro – Memphis, TN

Texas (TX)

• Abula Hot Pot – Houston, TX
• Aria Suya Kitchen – Houston, TX
• Benmond Catering – Houston, TX
• Calabar Pot – Frisco, TX
• Chop N Blok – Houston, TX
• Dupsy’s Kitchen – Houston, TX 
• Eko Bistro – Houston, TX
• Famous Princess African Kitchen – Houston, TX
• Grains and Solids – Houston, TX
• Honey dip Fingers – McKinney, Texas
• Hunan Cafe – Houston, TX
• Jollof Haus – Allen, TX
• Kanny’s Restaurant & Lounge – Dallas, TX
• Kom Chop Restaurant – Houston, TX
• Mabel’s African Cuisine & Bar –  McKinney, TX
• Osuma Suya – McKinney, TX
• Icon restaurant – Dallas, TX
• Lola’s Restaurant & Lounge – Irving, TX
• Rodo Nigerian Cuisine – Richmond, TX
• Salt N Pepper  – Garland, TX
• Signature African Restaurant – Houston, TX
• Suya On The Spot – Houston, TX
• Wazobia Kitchen – Houston, TX

Utah (UT)

• Tendee’s Kitchen – Salt Lake City, UT
• Jollofology – Salt Lake City, UT

Vermont (VT)

• Harmony’s Kitchen – Winooski, VT

Virginia (VA)

• Calabash African Cuisine & Bar – Alexandria, VA
• Hajara’s Kitchen – Woodbridge, VA
• LAPAZ African Cuisine – Manassas, VA
• Bukka African Takeout 757 – Hampton, VA
• Lormnava Afrik Cuisine – Newport News, VA
• Yendidi Restaurant – Virginia Beach, VA

Wisconsin (WI)

• Nigerian Kitchen Eau Claire – Eau Claire, WI
• Nigerian Connect Cuisine – Madison, WI
• Ogaga African Kitchen – Madison, WI

Washington (WA)

• Pass D Jollof – Seattle, Washington

What is your favorite Nigerian-owned restaurant near you? Are there any we’ve missed? Comment here and let us know.