#BounceExclusive: Top Ten Amala Joints In Lagos!

How much do you know the most popular #Amala joints in #Lagos?

Bounce News went around the metropolis and here are the top 10. If you ever visit Lagos and you do not eat Amala, you did not enjoy the 'Total Lagos Experience'.

Top on the list is

1. Amala Shitta, Surulere

It is also known as 306 Amala spot. This legendary joint remains the best place to get amala and abula (ewedu, gbegiri and obe elépo) in Surulere. The joint has been satisfying the never-ending hunger for delicious amala since 1967. It remains one of the oldest amala joints in Nigeria.

amala shitta



2. White House, Yaba

This world famous canteen is located in the Yaba, the leading startup hub in the Lagos. The building as the name implies is painted white. White House serves a variety of local delicacies which include amala, pounded yam, fufu, jollof and white rice with assorted and bush meats.


white house



3. Yakoyo, Ilupeju

Yakoyo is located along Ikorodu road in Ilupeju. It has no sign post to indicate its location; but it is so popular in the area that even a baby in the mother’s womb can show you its direction. Like they say 'just follow the scent, you can't miss it'.

Yakoyo Canteen


4. Olaiya Food Canteen, Surulere

It is located in Surulere, few meters away from the popular Amala Shitta. The restaurant is fully-air conditioned with a backup generator to ensure there is no disruption to the foodie experience. This business has two branches at the University of Lagos.


Olaiya Food Canteen


5. Defence Car Park Canteen, Marina

It is located in the heart of the ever busy Marina area of Lagos Island. It got its name First Bank Amala because of its proximity to First Bank headquarters. You will find the efficiency of the staff impressive; quick table turnaround to keep the hungry crowd moving. Amala with Gbegiri, Ewedu and assorted meat is highly recommended.


First Bank Amala Canteen

7. Amala Yahoo, Ogudu

Amala Yahoo is a must-visit for the very best of amala and assorted meats. It is located in the Ogudu area of Ojota. The eating space is not very much but you are sure to be treated to an unforgettable experience. It got the name Yahoo based on its popularity among ‘Yahoo Boys’. It is believed that most ‘Yahoo Boys’ in that axis patronise this spot.

Amala Yahoo Spot


8. Saudi Food Palace, Bariga

Saudi Food Palace started as a street hawking business before transforming to a full road side canteen now located at New Garage (Iyana-Oworo) in Bariga. The service can be a bit slow sometimes but food is always on point. It entertains an average of 100 customers daily.


Saudi Food Place, Bariga



9. Iya Sulaiman, Ilupeju

This is another second-generation run amala spot which specializes only in amala, pounded yam, eba and fufu. But it is more popular for its amala. Even though it was established four years ago, it is attained for itself an iconic status in Ilupeju. The joint entertains an average of 50-70 customers per day.


Iya Sulaiman Food Canteen



10. Amoke Oge Food Canteen, Bariga

Amoke Oge is a famous joint on Bawala Street in Bariga that has been providing culinary satisfaction for the past three years. It is actually known for its Amala/ewedu and rice/black pepper stew dishes. You will learn to close your eyes while drawing brokotor with your teeth.


Amoke Oge Food Canteen, Bariga


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Nice thread. I hope the mods move this to frontpage fast. I knew white house will be there.
Update: Enh! Na so FTC dey sweet!! I dedicate this my first ever FTC to Alhaja alamala at Adegbola junction, Akure.

FP pls
I'm waiting for FP
Lala

What about amala Canada, ebute metta??

Dude no fall my hand o, just add amala Canada to the list jor

Yummy

We should do an Ibadan version very soon . Heard Amala Skye bank in Ibadan is Legendary.

Niiice. Lalasticlala and mynd44 this needs to make the fp. Let's promote our own local businesses.

BounceNigeria:
We should do an Ibadan version very soon . Heard Amala Skye bank in Ibadan is Legendary.

I have been to Skye bank once and I can testify

If any one of these joints make this sort of amala that makes one smile uncontrollably all day, then they have my heart

AYO Fayose must hear this

AMOKE

#TeamAmoke#

Come to Amala zone at ikotun

Amala

Out of these 10 spots I don chop for 2.... Shitta and marina...

Ok

Amala A.J Lasu Ojo Campus

Oloye Food canteen beside Igando police station....

babsir:
What about amala Canada, ebute metta??

Dude no fall my hand o, just add amala Canada to the list jor

No .... na Amala Yankee we go add lol

I will be waiting for thread for fufu joints..

No tribal war here o biko

Nice one

BounceNigeria:
We should do an Ibadan version very soon . Heard Amala Skye bank in Ibadan is Legendary.

I dey tell u... First time I visit Ibadan ...
That amala make sense die....

D only food wey dey last u 4 a day

@ Turks, that your photo is so tempting!

Lobatan


Amala Lafun on point

babsir:
What about amala Canada, ebute metta??

Dude no fall my hand o, just add amala Canada to the list jor

No na amala China we go add join d list.

I don dey look for where i go chop better amala i no see,thanks for the info @op.

I dispised amala for years cus of the looks until I got to Lagos and my friends initiated me.
That was the last time I consciously bought garri in my house.
Amala is nice
Amala is light weight
Amala is healthy.
Say no to discrimination.
TeamShibiscatering, Ojuelegba.

I buy from here most mornings on my way to work

beardlessdude:
Nonsense

Pele

Amala white house is not as good as it used to be since the owner died and her daugther took over. But I heard it is improving by the day.
Amala shitta try because the setting is neat.
Please include Labule in ogudu .they have very good African dishes and even home made zobo. Can you beat that!