A flavorful fusion dish consisting of gizzards and fried plantains tossed in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce.
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Yellow Chilli
Special Gizdodo
Pan-African / Nigerian
ยท $$$
ยท Victoria Island
โ โ โ โ ยฝ 4.4
1,250 reviews
ClassicUpscaleDate Night
9
Flavor
7
Value
8
Vibe
Yellow Chilli is widely considered the pioneer of 'gourmet' Nigerian cuisine. Their Gizdodo is celebrated for the precision of the pepper-to-oil ratio and the use of high-quality, tenderized gizzards that lack the rubbery texture found elsewhere.
๐ 27 Bishop Oluwole St, Victoria Island, Lagos ยท View on Maps
The Place
Gizzard and Dodo Mix
Nigerian Fast-Casual
ยท $$
ยท Lekki Phase 1
โ โ โ โ โ 4.1
5,400 reviews
Local LegendQuick BiteValue King
8
Flavor
10
Value
6
Vibe
This is the 'people's Gizdodo.' It is the most consumed version in Lagos due to its incredible consistency and accessibility. While the vibe is cafeteria-style, the turnover ensures the plantains are always fresh and the sauce is punchy.
Nok treats Nigerian ingredients like fine art. Their Gizdodo is often served as a refined small plate or side, featuring perfectly cubed, caramelized dodo and gizzards that are slow-braised before being tossed in a vibrant, multi-layered pepper reduction.
๐ 12a Akin Olugbade St, Victoria Island, Lagos ยท View on Maps
Ofada Boy
Traditional Gizdodo
Traditional Nigerian
ยท $$
ยท Surulere
โ โ โ โ โ 4.3
1,100 reviews
Hidden GemAuthenticCultural Hub
9
Flavor
8
Value
9
Vibe
The experience here is as important as the food. Served in traditional wooden trays (opon) and paired with fresh palm wine, their Gizdodo has a rustic, home-cooked depth that feels deeply authentic to the Mainland food culture.
Known for 'scary' portions, Jevinik is the gold standard for volume and bold, traditional seasoning. Their Gizdodo is rich, heavy on the onions and peppers, and serves as the perfect accompaniment to their famous pounded yam or jollof rice.
๐ 21 Isaac John St, Ikeja GRA, Lagos ยท View on Maps