Popular Nigerian Foods: Nigerian Foods Everyone Must Try

January 27, 2021 Odiraa

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Popular Nigerian Foods

As a multi-ethnic country, Nigeria is a fertile ground for superbly delicious Nigerian Food delicacies.

From the East, West, North, and South to almost every corner in-between the country, there is an overabundance of spice-rich flavorful dishes that bond Nigerians together.

Though there are many other African countries that share-alike traditions and recipes, Nigeria is the zenith of so many amazing foods!

In actual fact, you would be a waste to travel there without fully submerging yourself in the incredible range of flavors found at street food vendors, restaurants or in the homes of local Nigerians.

To make it easy for you, here’s a collection of popular Nigerian foods to get you started on this journey of taste buds.

Thus, without further ado, join us as we explore the greatest dishes that stand for this great giant of Africa!

List of Popular Nigerian Foods

Egusi Soup with Pounded Yam
Jollof Rice
Efo Riro
Afang Soup
Moi Moi
Tuwo Shinkafa
Peppered Gizzard
Ukwa – A traditional porridge
Pepper Soup
Nkwobi
Ewa Aganyin
Amala and Ewedu
Abacha and Ugba (African Salad)
Eba with okro and stew
Ofe Ora
Edikang Ikong
Ogbono Soup
Okra Soup
Ekpang Nkukwo
Bitterleaf soup
Ofada Rice
Adalu
Fufu
Pepper soup
Garri/Eba

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Nigerian Snacks

Chin Chin
Nigerian Egg Roll
Puff Puff
Meat/Fish pie
Sausage Roll
Ijebu Garri and Groundnut
Doughnut
Fish roll
Dodo – Crunchy fried plantain chips

Nigerian Street Food Dishes

Akara/Kosai
Kilishi
Suya
Dambu Nama
Roasted Corn
Shawarma
Boli and Groundnut
Fried yam
Dabino/Ofio
Ewa Agoyin with Agege bread
Abacha

In case, you cannot make these foods at home due to maybe lack of foodstuff, don’t worry because you can comfortably buy them from fast food joints in Nigeria

Top 5 Fast Food Choices in Nigeria

Fast food in Nigeria has taken over like never before. Did you know? Fast food is estimated to contribute about 200 billion Naira to the Nigerian economy each year.

Homegrown chains have jumped all over the country offering traditional Nigerian food.

In the meantime, international players such as McDonald’s and Domino’s Pizza have arrived in the country. In this piece below we take a look at the best options for fast food around the country starting with our top choice:

Bigg’s

With over 160 franchised restaurants in Nigeria, Mr. Bigg’s is pretty damn big. In fact, it’s red and yellow branded eateries are becoming signature in Nigeria’s largest cities.

Sweet Sensation

Do you have a sweet tooth? If yes, look no further than Sweet Sensation. Kehinde Kamson, the founder of Sweet Sensation, started the company after quitting her job as an accountant and chasing her love of cooking and baking

Tastee Fried Chicken

Tastee Fried Chicken was founded by a Nigerian entrepreneur Olayinka Pamela Adedayo who was encouraged by the success of Kentucky Fried Chicken.

Mama Cass

Nigerian foods have gone international thanks to Mama Cass’ larger than life owner Charis Onabowale.

Mama Cass, the cultural Nigerian fast-food chain, has opened overseas with its first branch serving London’s Nigerian ex-pat community in Burnt Oak

Domino’s Pizza

It’s taken some time but at long last major international fast-food chains are opening up shops in Nigeria. One of the best options is the American pizza chain Domino’s Pizza.

What do you think of our food list? Maybe you know many more dishes that you think should be on the list? Drop your comment below and let us know about it. We enjoy hearing from you.