Taste of Nigeria – African
The air hums with energy and the intoxicating scent of smoky suya, drawing guests into a vibrant space where the bold, fiery spirit of West African cuisine takes center stage. From the irresistible crunch of golden puff puff to the rich, peppery depths of slow-simmered nkwobi and tender stewed fish, each plate delivers a masterclass in spice and soul. It is a lively destination where traditional favorites like savory gourmet moi moi and garnished snails are elevated into a communal celebration of Nigerian heritage.
5959, Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX, 77057 +17135899055 https://tasteofnigeria.us/0Cuisine: African
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Puff Puff: Nigerian Donut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Scotch Egg: Boiled egg wrapped in seasoned deep fried turkey crust Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pies: Buttery baked dough filled with choice of beef, chicken or fish seasoned with veggie herb sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gourmet Moi Moi: Steamed honey beans with corn beef, fish and a boiled egg seasoned with African spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Suya: Roasted beef or chicken rubbed with assorted spices and peanut sauce. Served with Jollof Rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garnished Peppered Snail: Peppered spice Nigerian snail garnished with bell peppers. Served with plantain and choice of Jollof or White rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garnished Peppered Pomo: Peppered spice cow skin garnished with bell peppers. Served with plantain and choice of Jollof or White rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stewed Fish with Plantain: Choice of Tilapia, Mackerel or Croaker fish, garnished with onions, bell peppers and plantain Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nkwobi: Cowfoot with Eastern Nigerian sauce served with plantain and choice of Jollof or White rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Isiewu: Diced spicy goat head served in a thick sauce. Served with choice of Jollof or White rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asun: Spicy diced goat meat served with plantain and choice of Jollof or White rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cameroon Fish: Steamed, Fried or Grilled Fish seasoned with Cameroonian spices, served with plantain and rice. Choice of Tilapia, Mackerel or Croaker Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pepper Soup: Spicy Nigerian-style broth soup served with White rice. Choice of meat or fish protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Traditional Soups
Comes with choice of meat or fish and a swallow (Pounded Yam, Oatmeal, Eba, or Amala).
- Egusi: Ground melon seeds cooked in a delicious sauce. Served with choice of meat/fish and swallow Available at: dinner, lunch
- Efo Riro: West African style leafy vegetable spiced stew with Iru beans. Served with choice of meat/fish and swallow Available at: dinner, lunch
- Okra: Chopped okra boiled and seasoned. Served with choice of meat/fish and swallow Available at: dinner, lunch
- Banga Soup: Palm nut soup made with stock fish, dry fish and crayfish. Served with choice of meat/fish and swallow Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Afang Soup: Traditional soup made with okozi leaves, stock fish, dry fish, and crayfish. Served with choice of meat/fish and swallow Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ogbono: Ground mango seed prepared with rich authentic seasoning. Served with choice of meat/fish and swallow Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bitter Leaf: Soup made from bitter leaf vegetables. Served with choice of meat/fish and swallow Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oha: South eastern Igbo style seasonal soup made with Oha leaves. Served with choice of meat/fish and swallow Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ewedu: Yoruba delicacy made from Jute leaves. Served with choice of meat/fish and swallow Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gbegiri: Yoruba soup made from honey beans. Served with choice of meat/fish and swallow Available at: dinner, lunch
Plates
Comes with 2 pieces of meat or 1 fish. Spicy or Non-spicy options available.
- White Rice Plate: Steamed rice with plantain, garnishing and beans. Choice of meat or fish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jollof Rice Plate: Jollof rice with plantain and garnishing. Choice of meat or fish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Rice Plate: Coconut rice with plantain and garnishing. Choice of meat or fish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Rice Plate: Fried rice with plantain and garnishing. Choice of meat or fish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beans and Plantain: Beans with plantain and Agege Bread or Ijebu Garri. Choice of meat or fish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ewa Agoyin Beans: Spiced beans with plantain and Agege Bread or Ijebu Garri. Choice of meat or fish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yam Porridge: African Yam mashed with red stew sauce. Choice of meat or fish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Boiled or Fried Yam and Eggs: Yam served with eggs and choice of meat or fish Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Abacha: African salad made with dried cassava, Ugba, onions and mackerel fish Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Designer Rice and Stew: Spiced sauce made with green bell, habanero, and onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ofada Rice Plate: Spiced sauce made with red bell, habanero, and onions Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Side Jollof Rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Fried Rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Coconut Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side White Rice with Stew Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Ofada Rice Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Plantain with Stew Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Swallow: Choice of Pounded Yam, Oatmeal, Eba, or Amala Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
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