By Ejiofor Toochi
One thing about Nigerians is that we love to socialize and discover new flavors from different cultures. Foreign restaurants in Nigeria offer us a glimpse into various cultures through their dishes and dining experiences without traveling to these countries.
The best part about these restaurants is that you don’t need to head to the Island to enjoy them; they are conveniently located on the Lagos Mainland. They are also relatively affordable and offer a broad selection of dishes that cater to different tastes.
IkejaBird has compiled a list of ten (10) top-notch restaurants right here in Ikeja that specialize in authentic foreign dishes.
- Bungalow Restaurant – Bungalow offers a mix of international cuisines like Mexican, American, and Japanese. Known for its warm ambiance, the restaurant serves tacos, sushi, burgers, Japanese appetizers, seafood and grilled items. It’s also popular for casual dining, with an outdoor area. It’s also great for business meetings and family dinners. It is located at 9 Adekunle Fajuyi Way, Ikeja GRA.
- Zen Garden – Zen Garden is an upscale Chinese restaurant in Ikeja, known for its serene ambiance and sophisticated Asian decor. The restaurant specializes in Chinese and pan-Asian dishes, offering various meals including dim sum, noodles, stir-fries, and seafood. Zen Garden caters to both dine-in and take-out options, and it is located at no 60 Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA.
- Ocean Basket – Situated at 58c Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA is Ocean Basket, famous for its seafood and sushi offerings. Their cuisines feature platters of prawns, calamari, and mussels. Ocean Basket is known for its Mediterranean flavors and family-friendly ambiance. They have outlets across various locations, including Ikeja City Mall.
- Rhodes BBQ Smokehouse – This is a traditional Southern American-style barbecue restaurant. This spot specializes in smoked meats and BBQ. Known for its Texas-style barbecue, Rhodes serves dishes ranging from Pork Ribs, Beef Ribs, Chicken, Skewered Beef and Beef Brisket. These are complemented by side dishes – Salad, Fries, Spicy Rice, CornBread, etc.
5. Hua Han Korean/Chinese Restaurant – Located at 45C Sobo Arobiodu Street (Sasegbon Street), Ikeja is Hua Han, a Pan-Asian restaurant. The restaurant offers a mix of Korean and traditional Chinese cuisine, with different menus for each. It is a perfect experience for lovers of Korean culture. It also has a coffee shop. The restaurant has nice aesthetics and a warm ambiance.
6. Shu Garden Chinese Restaurant – It is an East-Asian restaurant which serves Chinese cuisine with options like Kung Pao Chicken and seafood dishes. Shu Garden has a picture-friendly ambiance and flavorful menu options, ranging from dumplings to stir-fries, noodles, spring rolls, and other dishes. It is located at 46 Isaac John St, Ikeja GRA.
- Wakame Asian Kitchen & Lounge Location – You will find this on the first floor of Marriott Hotel, Ikeja. An Asian-Fusion Street-food restaurant that serves a variety of street food from Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Northern Indian cuisines. Wakame has an open kitchen and round tables suitable for group hangouts. They offer a variety of dishes from sushi to Thai curries.
- Cut Steakhouse – This restaurant is located on the ground floor of Radisson Blu Hotel, Ikeja. They are known for their 3 B’s service— Smooth Brioche Bread, Succulent Beef and Stunning Bordeaux Wines. This upscale steakhouse provides a luxurious dining experience focused on steaks as well as other grilled meats. Very suitable for meat lovers.
- Cilantro – A restaurant that offers flavored Indian Foods with a lounge bar. It has a beautiful ambience and is quite spacious. They also have vegan-friendly options available— they do not serve beef and pork. They use Halal meats only. You can find them at 26 Isaac John St, Ikeja.
- Zaika Indian and Chinese food – This restaurant offers a unique combination of Indian, Arabic and Chinese dishes. Their dishes include classic Indian curries alongside Chinese stir-fries. It also offers a quick delivery service. It is located at 31b, Aromire Avenue Lagos NG, Off Adeniyi Jones, Ikeja.
