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Best Afang Soup Spots in Calabar — 2026 Rankings

Craving the best Afang soup in Calabar, Cross River State? You're in the right place. We've ranked 9 top spots where you can enjoy this beloved Calabar delicacy. Leading the pack is The Home Restaurant and Lounge with a perfect 4.5-star rating, while E3 Restaurant boasts the highest review count at 360. Our rankings are based on Google ratings, review volume, recency, profile completeness, verification, and paid placement, ensuring you get the most reliable recommendations.

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  • Editor's Selection#1 in the city
    1
    The Home Restaurant and Lounge — photo

    The Home Restaurant and Lounge

    72.7/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars57 reviews

    75 Ndidem Usang Iso Rd, Big Qua Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Cozy, home-like atmosphere with standout dishes like isiewu and Arabian tea.

    • serene environment
    • delicious food
    • hospitable service
    • cozy atmosphere
    • isiewu
    • arabian tea
    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume59
    • Review recency50
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment86
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • GODSUPREME S. ★★★★ Teary food. Wonderful parfait. Yummy shawama. Costly climax.
    • BTX T. ★★★★★ I went there yesterday..the atmosphere is relaxing, the osun rice was delicious but I didn't like the chicken peppers soup wasn't spicy..but I will certainly try the ogbono soup next..
  • 2
    E3 Restaurant — photo

    E3 Restaurant

    71.1/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars360 reviews₦₦

    X86F+P7P, Duke Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Buffet on Sundays offers good value at 13k per person.

    • good food
    • slow service
    • nice ambience
    • expensive
    • seafood pasta disappointing
    • buffet
    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume85
    • Review recency61
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment56
    • Verification0

    Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • JE I. ★★★★★ VERY lovely ambience. I ordered the seafood pasta (take away) and ate less than half of the meal. For the VERY expensive price I paid, that food was not appealing at all. Don't think I will take the risk of trying another food after wasting some money previously. On the fair side, maybe it was just a bad day to order seafood pasta.
    • Bukky B. ★★★★ The food is good and it's a lot. I was never able to finish any of my portions. Service takes forever though and they hardly ever have fresh fruit juices.
  • 3
    Chef Zhanga Foods — photo

    Chef Zhanga Foods

    69.3/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars136 reviews

    No 1 ACB Road Federal Housing Estate, Federal Housing Esta, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume71
    • Review recency60
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment75
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Eskor E. ★★★★★ Love his energy, love the food and he gives you so much food. Great atmosphere nice and clean worth visiting if you’re in Calabar.
    • Some G. ★★★★★ Chef Zhanga is going to hate this review, because he ensures his humbleness outshines his talent. I have eaten in quite a few places in Calabar, but I would eat here everyday just for the chance to sp
  • 4
    Native Delicacies Restaurant Calabar — photo

    Native Delicacies Restaurant Calabar

    68.1/ 100
    3.83.8 out of 5 stars1.7k reviews₦₦

    118 Murtala Mohammed Hwy, Ikot Ekan Edem, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Offers locally prepared African dishes at good prices, but service and AC issues noted.

    • local dishes
    • good price
    • slow service
    • tasteless food
    • ac not working
    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating65
    • Review volume100
    • Review recency56
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment56
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Emmanuel B. ★★★★ The food was very okay. The customer service needs to improve and be better.
    • THOMAS E. ★★★★ For your Peace of Mind please avoid this place, their food (coconut rice) is totally tasteless and nonsense, even a toddler cook better than whoever was in the kitchen on Friday 7th November 2025 AC
  • 5
    Queenieez Kitchen (The FirewoodGirl) — photo

    Queenieez Kitchen (The FirewoodGirl)

    65.2/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars126 reviews₦₦

    X87P+2FR, Ndidem Usang Iso Rd, Akim Qua Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume70
    • Review recency40
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Emmanuel G. ★★★★★ The queen of good and tasty meals in the city of CALABAR, I recommend this brand for the best fresh meals ..she is the QUEEN
    • john M. ★★★★ They came highly recommended unfortunately the owner or the staff who chats on WhatsApp or picks up the calls for orders is a very rude person. In trying to make inquiries on the swallow she had, she cut the line and even told the person who recommended the kitchen to me that I was shouting at her. Smh...abysmal. It's bad enough that one is uncouth, but to also lie is irritating.
  • 6
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    Mosby restaurant

    62.5/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars11 reviews

    10 Murtala Mohammed Hwy, Big Qua Town, Calabar 540261, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Specializes in traditional Nigerian soups like Afang and Fisherman soup.

    • traditional soups
    • afang soup
    • fisherman soup
    • excellent service
    • sunday brunch
    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume36
    • Review recency3
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment100
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Christiana D. ★★★★★ I had the best time at The Slessor Restaurant. The food was everything! Personally, I enjoyed the Afang and Vegetable soup. Will definitely be going back there on my next visit to Calabar.
    • Chris O. ★★★★★ Delicious meal, love the Fisherman soup most especially and Sunday brunch.
  • 7
    Apples Fried Chicken Ltd — photo

    Apples Fried Chicken Ltd

    62.2/ 100
    3.93.9 out of 5 stars346 reviews

    by Fi Ekong Estate, Ndidem Usang Iso Rd, Atekong, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #7? ▾
    • Google rating69
    • Review volume85
    • Review recency31
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Grace L. ★★★★★ We dropped by here to grab some food and charge my phone. There are power points (not many... but yes), there is air conditioning. Large fush roll deep-fried 1000 NGN ($0.60 USDll). I got the meat pie instead, not much meat but very tasty.
    • Perpetual N. ★★★★ First when I saw the name Apples🍎, I thought it was a store for phones and accessories. Not until I saw the menu😄 The environment is clean and attractive, their services are okay, quality of food is nice and very affordable. There's a variety of food to choose from. Their staff are nice
  • 8
    SeanAndre Place — photo

    SeanAndre Place

    55.4/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars30 reviews

    150 Mcc Rd, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #8? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume50
    • Review recency1
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Emmanuel I. ★★★★★ Great service. Local and intercontinental dishes expertly prepared. Nice environment, cozy and secured.
    • David A. ★★★★★ Nice place to eat some good meal
  • 9
    Macbellz Premium Foods — photo

    Macbellz Premium Foods

    15.6/ 100
    Not yet rated0 reviews

    Marian Rd, Ikot Eyo, Calabar 540221, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #9? ▾
    • Google rating0
    • Review volume0
    • Review recency30
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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Frequently asked questions

Which restaurant has the best Afang soup in Calabar?

Based on our ranking methodology, The Home Restaurant and Lounge tops the list with a 4.5-star rating from 57 reviews. Chef Zhanga Foods also scores 4.5 stars but with 136 reviews, making it a strong contender. For the most reviews, Native Delicacies Restaurant Calabar has 1,684 reviews at 3.8 stars.

Where can I get affordable Afang soup in Calabar?

Several top-ranked spots have a price level of 2, indicating moderate pricing. These include E3 Restaurant (4.2 stars, 360 reviews), Native Delicacies Restaurant Calabar (3.8 stars, 1,684 reviews), and Queenieez Kitchen (The FirewoodGirl) (4.3 stars, 126 reviews). The Home Restaurant and Lounge and Chef Zhanga Foods do not have listed price levels.

Which Afang soup spot in Calabar has the most reviews?

Native Delicacies Restaurant Calabar has the highest number of reviews among the top 5, with 1,684 reviews and a 3.8-star rating. This indicates a popular spot with a large customer base, though its rating is lower than some competitors.

Is Chef Zhanga Foods a good place for Afang soup in Calabar?

Yes, Chef Zhanga Foods is highly rated with 4.5 stars from 136 reviews, tying with The Home Restaurant and Lounge for the top rating. It is a solid choice for quality Afang soup in Calabar.

What is the highest-rated Afang soup restaurant in Calabar?

The Home Restaurant and Lounge and Chef Zhanga Foods both have the highest rating of 4.5 stars. The Home Restaurant and Lounge has 57 reviews, while Chef Zhanga Foods has 136 reviews. Both are excellent options for Afang soup lovers.

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