Roasted ripe or unripe plantains served with crunchy roasted peanuts, a quintessential Lagos street snack.
5 top-rated spots found
Affectionately dubbed the 'Boli that went to Harvard,' this spot elevates the humble street snack into a hygienic, well-packaged meal. It is the gold standard for those who want the authentic smoky flavor without the grit of the open roadside.
📍 141 Ahmadu Bello Way, opposite Silverbird, Victoria Island, Lagos · View on Maps
This is the spiritual home of Boli in Lagos. The vendors here use traditional charcoal pits that infuse the plantain with a deep, woody smokiness that commercial grills cannot replicate. It is raw, bustling, and 100% Lagos.
📍 Ojuelegba Bus Stop/Junction, Surulere, Lagos · View on Maps
Boleboxx bridges the gap between the Port Harcourt 'Bole' (served with fish and sauce) and the Lagos 'Boli.' It is the most 'Instagrammable' version of the dish, featuring perfectly caramelized plantains and premium packaging.
📍 27 Oladimeji Alo Street, Riella Mall, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos · View on Maps
Run by celebrity Lucy Edet, this spot is praised for the texture of the plantain—never too hard, never too mushy. The attention to detail in the roasting process ensures a consistent honey-like sweetness in every bite.
📍 Lekki, Lagos (Mobile/Cloud Kitchen & Pop-up) · View on Maps
Obalende is a transport hub where the Boli is always fresh because the turnover is so high. It is the gold standard for 'commuter Boli'—hot, fast, and perfectly paired with the saltiest, crunchiest groundnuts in the city.
📍 Obalende Road, near the bridge, Lagos Island · View on Maps