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: high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, vegan, halal, sugar-free, plant-based, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, diabetic, mediterranean, low-sodium, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, clean-eating, south-beach, tlc, volumetrics, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Puff Puff: Nigerian Donut Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Scotch Egg: Boiled egg wrapped in seasoned deep fried turkey crust Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Pies: Buttery baked dough filled with choice of beef, chicken or fish seasoned with veggie herb sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Gourmet Moi Moi: Steamed honey beans with corn beef, fish and a boiled egg seasoned with African spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Suya: Roasted beef or chicken rubbed with assorted spices and peanut sauce. Served with Jollof Rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
- Garnished Peppered Snail: Peppered spice Nigerian snail garnished with bell peppers. Served with plantain and choice of Jollof or White rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Garnished Peppered Pomo: Peppered spice cow skin garnished with bell peppers. Served with plantain and choice of Jollof or White rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Stewed Fish with Plantain: Choice of Tilapia, Mackerel or Croaker fish, garnished with onions, bell peppers and plantain Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Nkwobi: Cowfoot with Eastern Nigerian sauce served with plantain and choice of Jollof or White rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Isiewu: Diced spicy goat head served in a thick sauce. Served with choice of Jollof or White rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Asun: Spicy diced goat meat served with plantain and choice of Jollof or White rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Cameroon Fish: Steamed, Fried or Grilled Fish seasoned with Cameroonian spices, served with plantain and rice. Choice of Tilapia, Mackerel or Croaker Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pepper Soup: Spicy Nigerian-style broth soup served with White rice. Choice of meat or fish protein Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics
- Egusi: Ground melon seeds cooked in a delicious sauce. Served with choice of meat/fish and swallow
- Efo Riro: West African style leafy vegetable spiced stew with Iru beans. Served with choice of meat/fish and swallow Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Okra: Chopped okra boiled and seasoned. Served with choice of meat/fish and swallow
- Banga Soup: Palm nut soup made with stock fish, dry fish and crayfish. Served with choice of meat/fish and swallow Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Afang Soup: Traditional soup made with okozi leaves, stock fish, dry fish, and crayfish. Served with choice of meat/fish and swallow Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Ogbono: Ground mango seed prepared with rich authentic seasoning. Served with choice of meat/fish and swallow
- Bitter Leaf: Soup made from bitter leaf vegetables. Served with choice of meat/fish and swallow Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Oha: South eastern Igbo style seasonal soup made with Oha leaves. Served with choice of meat/fish and swallow Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Ewedu: Yoruba delicacy made from Jute leaves. Served with choice of meat/fish and swallow Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Gbegiri: Yoruba soup made from honey beans. Served with choice of meat/fish and swallow
- White Rice Plate: Steamed rice with plantain, garnishing and beans. Choice of meat or fish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Jollof Rice Plate: Jollof rice with plantain and garnishing. Choice of meat or fish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Coconut Rice Plate: Coconut rice with plantain and garnishing. Choice of meat or fish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Clean-Eating
- Fried Rice Plate: Fried rice with plantain and garnishing. Choice of meat or fish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Beans and Plantain: Beans with plantain and Agege Bread or Ijebu Garri. Choice of meat or fish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Ewa Agoyin Beans: Spiced beans with plantain and Agege Bread or Ijebu Garri. Choice of meat or fish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Yam Porridge: African Yam mashed with red stew sauce. Choice of meat or fish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Boiled or Fried Yam and Eggs: Yam served with eggs and choice of meat or fish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Abacha: African salad made with dried cassava, Ugba, onions and mackerel fish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Designer Rice and Stew: Spiced sauce made with green bell, habanero, and onions Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Ofada Rice Plate: Spiced sauce made with red bell, habanero, and onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Side Jollof Rice Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Side Fried Rice Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Side Coconut Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol
- Side White Rice with Stew Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Side Ofada Rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Side Plantain with Stew Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Side of Swallow: Choice of Pounded Yam, Oatmeal, Eba, or Amala Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic