A classic Yoruba combination of Amala (yam flour), Ewedu (jute leaf soup), and Gbegiri (bean soup).
5 top-rated spots found
Widely considered the 'Holy Grail' of Abula in Lagos. The Amala is legendary for its silk-smooth texture, achieved through traditional hand-turning, and the Gbegiri is sieved to a perfect, creamy consistency that purists demand.
📍 1, Patari Street, Lagos Island, Lagos · View on Maps
A Surulere institution for over 30 years. While it has recently been 'tushed up' (renovated) to include air conditioning and better seating, it retains the high-octane energy of a traditional Lagos buka.
📍 109, Akerele Street, Surulere, Lagos · View on Maps
The gold standard for 'Gourmet Abula.' It offers a refined dining experience where the traditional flavors are preserved but presented with fine-dining aesthetics, making it the go-to for introducing expats to the dish.
📍 27, Oju Olobun Close, Victoria Island, Lagos · View on Maps
A true 'if you know, you know' spot. It has gained massive traction on social media recently because of its generational recipe that has remained unchanged for nearly three decades.
📍 Sholu Axis, Onipanu, Lagos · View on Maps
The most 'aesthetic' way to eat Amala in Lagos. Located on a rooftop with Afrocentric decor, it caters to the 'New Lagos' crowd who value content creation as much as the meal itself.
📍 Ogbunike Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos · View on Maps