One of the most popular foods in Nigeria, and West Africa in general, is suya—spicy meat skewers similar to kebabs. It’s traditionally made with thinly sliced meat, like beef, ram, chicken, or innards, which is then coated in spices and barbecued on skewers. Suya originated with the Hausa people in Northern Nigeria, but has become popular throughout the country with different regions claiming their own special recipe.
In Lagos, you can try many different versions of suya and there are many opinions on which place is the best. Here’s where Local Guides recommend going to try this tasty dish.
“They have the best ram suya in lagos. well marinated and grilled over naked flames and smoke. It has a sitting area where u can chill and eat and even order drinks as well.” -Local Guide bethia idoko
“For those who eat “suya” i.e roasted beef or chicken, this is one place you should try. Literarily, you will be served by Professors of the art of making and selling suya…” -Local Guide Abraham Idokoko Abraham
Nice post @kmajewski . Thanks for sharing with us. Yeah there is definitely a more popular dish I would recommend everyone to try when they visit Nigeria, it is the Nigerian Jollof :). There are also more recommendations here:
I definitely agree with @SShuvo the dish looks very tasty. @kmajewski I wonder, is it very spicy? Can I make them at home? I would love to visit Nigeria, and maybe one of the places you mentioned, so I want to be prepared
By the way, I think that @Aruni would like the dish as well, she is into spicy things
Hi @MoniV it is a very spicy meal as it is eaten with dry grounded pepper. Am not really sure you can make them at home because I haven’t come across anyone before who has tried that an became successful with it :D. Maybe you can try making one for a start let’s see how it goes. You are also welcome to Nigeria, whenever you plan to visit, let us know, I and the Nigerian local guides community are here to guide you with a lot to do and of course eat too
