Nigerian Kitchen Restaurant
African
Serves traditional Nigerian cuisine featuring dishes like jollof rice, egusi soup, and pounded yam in a casual setting.
Ranked #5 out of 5 African restaurants in Uptown, Chicago
egusi
Egusi has a rich flavor and nice meat, but some found it watery, lacking vegetables, or served in small portions.
fufu
Fufu is praised for its soft texture and flavor, but many criticized the egusi soup for being bland or insufficient.
jollof rice
Jollof rice is praised for its flavor and authenticity, but some found it oily, burnt, or accompanied by tough meat.
Overall Flavor — Mediocre
What’s a flavor score?Service — Poor
Benny's notes: Generous portions of flavorful Nigerian dishes, particularly the jollof rice and egusi soup, are complemented by friendly service despite occasional wait times.
Atmosphere
Noise Level — Very Loud
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Phone
(773) 271-4010Hours
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