A savory steamed bean pudding made from a mixture of washed and ground beans, peppers, and onions.
5 top-rated spots found
Yellow Chilli
Gourmet Seafood Moin Moin
Contemporary Nigerian
Β· $$$
Β· Victoria Island
β β β β Β½ 4.4
1,250 reviews
GourmetMust-TryBusiness Favorite
9.4
Flavor
7.2
Value
8.6
Vibe
Yellow Chilli is the gold standard for 'elevated' Nigerian cuisine. Their Moin Moin is celebrated for its incredibly smooth, custard-like texture and the generous inclusion of fresh prawns and fish, moving it from a side dish to a standalone masterpiece.
π 27 Bishop Oluwole St, Victoria Island, Lagos Β· View on Maps
Terra Kulture
Traditional Leaf-Wrapped Moin Moin
Authentic Nigerian
Β· $$
Β· Victoria Island
β β β β Β½ 4.5
3,600 reviews
Cultural HubAuthenticClassic
8.9
Flavor
8.1
Value
9.7
Vibe
Dining here is a full sensory immersion into Nigerian culture. Their Moin Moin is strictly prepared in 'Ewe Eran' (broad leaves), which imparts a distinct, earthy fragrance that plastic or foil-steamed versions simply cannot replicate.
π 1376 Tiamiyu Savage St, Victoria Island, Lagos Β· View on Maps
Olaiya Food
Moin Moin Elemi Meji (Seven Lives)
Buka Style
Β· $
Β· Surulere
β β β β β 4.2
2,100 reviews
Local LegendHidden GemBudget Friendly
9.2
Flavor
9.6
Value
6.4
Vibe
This is the 'people's choice.' Olaiya represents the soul of Lagos mainland dining. Their Moin Moin is famous for being 'Elemi Meji'βrichly garnished with eggs and fishβoffering a home-cooked depth of flavor at an unbeatable price point.
π 109 Akerele St, Surulere, Lagos Β· View on Maps
Nok by Alara
Refined Bean Pudding
Pan-African Fusion
Β· $$$$
Β· Victoria Island
β β β β β 4.3
850 reviews
InstagrammableFine DiningModern Twist
8.7
Flavor
6.5
Value
9.9
Vibe
Nok treats Nigerian staples like high art. Their Moin Moin is often served as a refined starter or part of a deconstructed 'Abula' platter. The presentation is world-class, set within a stunning bamboo-framed garden.
π 12A Akin Olugbade St, Victoria Island, Lagos Β· View on Maps
White House
Classic Sabo Moin Moin
Traditional Nigerian
Β· $
Β· Yaba
β β β β β 4.2
2,800 reviews
ClassicLocal LegendMainland Staple
8.8
Flavor
9.8
Value
5.8
Vibe
White House is a rite of passage for anyone on the Lagos Mainland. Their Moin Moin is the quintessential accompaniment to their legendary Jollof rice. It is simple, consistent, and tastes exactly like a Lagos Sunday afternoon.