Just came back from Dept of culture, what a great experience. This was my first time ever having Nigerian food and I loved it. The Chef’s amazing and the staff super friendly. You sit down in a comunal table and meet these strangers who now embrace a new experience together. It’s BYO booze so make sure you remember. And you MUST have a reservation. (Ours took 2 months). Highlight from food: the cheese, the dessert. But everything was just amazing!

Absolutely stunning, intimate and unique experience. Chef Ayo guides you on a journey through North and Central Nigeria, with ingredients specially brought in to give diners the most authentic experience possible. The four course meal is delicious from start to finish and eating at the communal table only adds to the experience. Cannot recommend it enough. BYOB, so pick up some beer next door or some wine. The goat pepper soup is an incredible highlight.

Food was phenomenal, it is communal seating! The restaurant is 1 big square table that seats around 12 plus a few bar seats. Also BYOB, no cork fee! Tips are cash only!

So glad I got to finally experience this place! -Reservations mandatory -BYOB -Communal seating -4 courses presented with an introduction by chef Ayo -Substitutes provided for food allergies and other dietary restrictions without sacrificing quality Contemporary Nigerian cuisine in a warm, communal environment. I believe the meal offerings rotate, but on the evening I dined, we were served: spicy red snapper and cilantro soup, black eyed peas with pepper, smoked herring and tilapia atop pounded corn, and fried sugar-coated plantain with vanilla ice cream. Each dish has a Nigerian name; I'm only describing the components of each dish for clarity. Each dish was amazing, featuring balanced flavors and just the right amount of spice (y'all know I don't want ethnic restaurants to sacrifice spice just to appeal to a broader audience). A person next to me had a fish allergy. Substitutions we're provided, and they said that each alternative they received was delicious. My only change recommendation is for the fried sugar-coated plantain to be plated directly atop the ice cream scoop. That way, the sugar won't fuse to the plate as it cools and the ice cream can meld into the plantain a bit prior to eating. Will definitely book again!

This was one of the best meals and experiences. Im so glad I came here because I finally got to learn about Nigerian cooking and more about the cuisine. My favorite dish has to be the Wara. Let me know where else I can get Wara from please!!!

Grateful to have this experience. The food was wonderful, and enjoyed learning about each dish from Ayo. The vibes were immaculate. The kitchen, is an essentialists kitchen - words I never heard before. To me this approach is rooted in sustainability in many senses. By only using what we need, we sustain. Wish more businesses had this approach. Can’t wait to go back.

Folks have talked about how amazing the food is so I’m not going to elaborate further. For me, the highlight of the meal is whenever chef Ayo comes out to explain the origins of the dishes, how they relate to his upbringing in Nigeria, how his family influenced his practice. It’s not often that you learn about the culture, cuisine, and people directly from the chef and I really enjoyed his warmth and hospitality!!! I will definitely come back in the future if I can get another reservation :p The photos on the wall are chef Ayo’s grandparents!! How cool is that

Warm and made with love, the food is memorable and Ayo, the chef, leaves an impression. In between each dish he tells a story about the food and his experience in Nigeria. Each course topped the previous one. On a lucky night you might leave with new friends as you eat your meal at a common table. Everything about the evening connects back to Ayo's life in Nigeria in some meaningful way. Very hard to get a reservation, but worth the wait as I counted the weeks until it was my turn.