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Best Amala Spots in Lagos

In Lagos, Lagos State, 18 amala spots are listed here, and the top of the list is a tight cluster. Amoke Oge amala Joint holds the most reviews at 1,019 with a 4.2 rating, while University Of Amala, Amala Yahoo Spot, Amala Sky - Lekki Lagos, and Amala Place all share the same 4.2 rating but have fewer reviews. Amoke Oge is the only one with over a thousand reviews, making it the most reviewed in this set. The rest of the field is thinner, with review counts ranging from 223 to 555 among the top five.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 18 amala spots in Lagos, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

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1
University Of Amala
76.8/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars562 reviews₦
3 Ogunrombi St, Idimu, Lagos 102213, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Renovated spot with homemade taste and assorted meats, but lacks AC and has slow service.
- good food
- renovated
- slow service
- no ac
- polite staff
- spacious
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Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume92
Review recency76
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment78
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ola L. ★★★★★ : A very good place with food that taste like homemade
Oyeronke O. ★★★★★ : Good food, beautiful and healthy environment but their serving is a bit slow
2
Amala Sky - Lekki Lagos
71.5/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars470 reviews₦₦
Beside Fidelity Bank, Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Eti-Osa, Lagos 101233, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume88
Review recency37
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment50
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Gloria U. ★★★★★ : They serve much more than amala and the atmosphere was really nice
Amarachi U. ★★★★★ : The food was amazing but I had food poisoning afterwards. Definitely not a good experience. Would recommend proper handling of food.
3
Amala Place
69.2/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars302 reviews₦₦
Isheri Oshun Rd, Isheri Osun, Lagos 102214, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume83
Review recency55
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Daniel I. ★★★★★ : Fairly good food, the attendance treat people based on familiarity. I waited in line while they attended to people they knew who where not on the cue
Olajumoke O. ★★★★★ : I love their Amala and Ogunfe with round fish.
4
Amala Junction Restaurant
66.8/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars1.1k reviews₦₦
Amala junction Bus stop, 29 Dayo Adeniji St, Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos 101232, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume100
Review recency52
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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Telewa A. ★★★★★ : Good experience and quality food though a bit small
Folarin F. ★★★★★ : It is easy to locat, as it is situated by the road side. Their main dish is swallow, ranging from Amala, fufu, etc. Their pricing is relatively affordable.
5
Amalatohsure
61.3/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars69 reviews
7 University Rd, Akoka, Lagos 101245, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume62
Review recency60
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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La F. ★★★★★ : Nice customer service Tuwo on point
Ademoye E. ★★★★★ : Great service and delicious food
6
Amala Place Coca-Cola Lagos Island
58.0/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars42 reviews
35 Marina Rd, Lagos Island, Lagos 102273, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume54
Review recency47
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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Omololu A. ★★★★★ : Very affordable spot with good customer service . Average spend 2,500
7
Iya okanlawon amala joint
57.8/ 100
4.64.6 out of 5 stars40 reviews
Okanlawon Ajayi St, Ikate, Lagos 101241, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating90
Review volume54
Review recency18
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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Cheryl O. ★★★★★ : This amala joint has been part of my family for years, even my grandfather ate there. It's safe to say they have been maintaining taste and business. Try it 😊
8
Amala Tsquare (joint/spot)
56.6/ 100
4.64.6 out of 5 stars13 reviews
190 Ijesha Rd, Surulere, Lagos 102215, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating90
Review volume38
Review recency12
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Olusola D. ★★★★★ : A good place to enjoy a good meal in a serene environment. Food is top notch and pocket and budget friendly,customer service on point, environment is warm and cosy. I had a good eating experience. Will be back again.
AKINYEMI D. ★★★★★ : Its a place to be,delicious delicacy to satisfy you all the time. I had a memorable experience going there
9
D.D. HOT AMALA SPOT
55.1/ 100
4.84.8 out of 5 stars5 reviews
161 Apapa Rd, COSTAIN, Lagos 102113, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating93
Review volume26
Review recency14
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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Chinelo O. ★★★★★ : A very neat atmosphere with delicious amala wey go Harvard. I enjoyed every bit. And yet very affordable.
10
Edaolaropin Food Embassy (MULIKA)
54.7/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars25 reviews
1 Agbelekale St, Mafoluku Oshodi, Lagos 102214, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume47
Review recency19
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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Raji A. ★★★★★ : My first time at Mulika as it was popularly called was over 20years ago when the founder was still alive. It was about the first or second organized amala spot i patronized. Recently, i visited, a whole lot of improvement, from how it used to be some decades ago has been added. They are not doing bad, the only area i think they should work on is reviews from customers. It will help in identifying areas that might need improvement.
11
Rab Amala Shonola Ltd
51.0/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars65 reviews
19 Shonola St, Ogba, Lagos 101233, Lagos, Nigeria
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Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume61
Review recency2
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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12
Amoke Oge amala Joint
77.3/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars1.1k reviews₦
50 Oguntolu St, Somolu, Lagos 102216, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
The only elite amala spot in Somolu with a VIP area, but long queues and theft risk.
- good food
- slow service
- long queues
- theft risk
- vip area
- pocket friendly
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Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume100
Review recency83
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment54
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Izzy D. ★★★★★ : A bustling place where you can get a good range of food and local as well. With an upstairs section where you can dine and also a VIP area for an extra exclusive feel. HOWEVER, you MUST pay extra attention to your belongings (purse, hand bags, school bags etc.) and take them with you even when washing your hands, as there's a risk of it being stolen, seeing as my wallet was stolen from my bag here
Yinka E. ★★★★★ : Amoke Oge is a nice and pocket friendly joint. I would suggest that the management should pay more attention to the effectiveness of their staff or there should be staff rotation. Few of them were exhausted and I had to tell the lady that it's not about my food, she should hold on and catch her breath for a while that I'm willing to wait. Much more than delivery, it's also important to pay attention to one of the major factors of delivery - The Staff. More growth and expansion to Amoke oge- cheers
13
Amala Yahoo Spot
71.5/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars232 reviews₦₦
Bosun Anifowoshe St, Olakunle Ajibade St, off Olakunle Rd, Ojota, Lagos 105102, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Best Amala in Kosofe LGA, with a loyal decade-long customer base.
- delicious amala
- affordable
- goat meat
- ewedu and gbegiri
- take away recommended
- inaccurate map location
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Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume78
Review recency60
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment78
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Olawale A. ★★★★★ : Nice and well prepared meal with good taste that shows real local delicacy. This is one of the best in the locality. The cost is reasonable too for lack of better diction.
kolawole J. ★★★★★ : Good food but eating right there is terrible experience ill advise take away
14
Amala Sky
63.4/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars365 reviews₦₦
12 Victoria Arobieke St, Lekki Phase 1, Lekki 101245, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Inconsistent service and food quality, with recent improvements noted but still marred by misorders and hygiene issues.
- inconsistent service
- wrong orders
- oily stew
- unhygienic wash area
- undercooked amala
- good food sometimes
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Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume85
Review recency45
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment26
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Olakunle O. ★★★★★ : This place is junk, the Amala was not cooked all the way. I ordered goat meat, I was given beef and I paid more for the goat meat. Scammers. Thank God I used my credit card, I will be disputing the charges.
Brittany A. ★★★★★ : WORST AMALA PLACE IN ALL OF LAGOS. I asked and PAID for goat meat, assorted meat, ponmo and I did not get what i asked for. They did not even put the gbegiri and I am so very irritated and disappointed because the stew is all oil. dont come here Waste of money
15
Amala Reloaded Restaurant
61.8/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars34 reviews
56 Amoo street beside mat house opp olohunkemi mosque okekoto agege Agege, Agege, Lagos 300001, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Primordial taste of Amala as signature dish in Agege.
- primordial amala
- signature dish
- local food
- decent price
- good service
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Why ranked #15? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume51
Review recency44
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment78
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Ahmad O. ★★★★★ : So if you are looking for the primordial taste of Amala, search no more. They have a few other dishes but the Amala is their signature dish. Its a must-taste if you ever get to Agege. Trust me.
16
Just Amala
60.9/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars101 reviews₦
J942+9C7, Allen, Ikeja 101233, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Cheapest amala joint in Lagos with generous portions, but delivery issues and mixed hygiene.
- cheap
- friendly staff
- delivery issues
- untidy atmosphere
- good food
- hard to find
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Why ranked #16? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume67
Review recency44
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment46
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Grant O. ★★★★★ : Not do tasty food, atmosphere was very untidy, smelt of rodents, service was just ok.
Ubaida T. ★★★★★ : I need to tell people not order takeaway from just Amala it never gets delivered and your money is gone, when I called and ask for how much Amal can they give me they said from 2k upwards i decided to buy 2500 own but whe. I sent the money they called that they can't deliver for that amount i should make it 6k i said no i am only sending 3k to make it 5500 afterwards the number i called, called me back that please when he come he will need me to help him. Thats how tyat Amala never been delivered. So avoid them.
17
Amala Ibadan HQ
67.4/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars251 reviews₦₦
Nobex Bus Stop, 162 Ikotun - Idimu Rd, Ikotun, Lagos 102213, Lagos, Nigeria
Review analysis
Recently renovated with improved ambiance, but service inconsistency noted.
- poor service
- good ambiance
- tasty food
- cost effective
- recently renovated
- bland food
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Why ranked #17? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume80
Review recency54
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment53
Verification0
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Olabisi O. ★★★★★ : I hate what they did for me this night, i asked for amala and ogunfe, and they gave me ẹdọ for ogunfe. What did i want to eat in edo in respect of goat meat. How does it correlate. I went back there and they told me they cant change it after paying ₦2500 for it. This is really bad and fraud
Patience M. ★★★★★ : Great Ambience, Poor service-Staff always looking overwhelmed and distracted, Average meals for the flagship Amala. Initially food was great but recently appearing bland.
18
Amala Hajia
53.9/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
shop 15 Onike Rd, Yaba, Lagos 101245, Lagos, Nigeria
- best amala
- lagos mainland
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Why ranked #18? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency39
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment55
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Akinade M. ★★★★★ : Best Amala spot on the Lagos Mainlad

What the data shows for amala spots in Lagos

Counted from every amala spot ranked in Lagos, Lagos State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 18
With 5+ reviews: 17
Rated 4.5 or higher: 4
Median reviews: 85
Phone listed: 13 of 18
Opening hours listed: 18 of 18

17 of the 18 amala spots ranked in Lagos have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 4,711 reviews.

Of the 18, 4 score 4.5 or higher, 12 sit between 4.0 and 4.4 and 2 are below 4.0.

The median amala spot here has 85 reviews.

Amala Junction Restaurant has the most, 1,073 at 4.0, followed by Amoke Oge amala Joint (1,060) and University Of Amala (562).

13 list a phone number, 2 a website and 18 opening hours; 18 have a photo on file.

On Google's price scale 9 are marked inexpensive or moderate; the other 9 carry no price marker.

Across the 8 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes amala spots, the median city lists 13; Lagos has 18, more than the median.

The most recent Google review we hold for this set is from June 2026.

Source: Ranked directory database, counted at publish time. Full statistics.

Frequently asked questions

Which amala spot in Lagos has the most reviews?

Amoke Oge amala Joint leads with 1,019 reviews and a 4.2 rating. That is the highest review count among the 18 spots. University Of Amala follows with 555 reviews, also at 4.2.

Are all the top amala spots rated the same?

Yes, the top five spots all carry a 4.2 rating. They differ mainly in review volume: Amoke Oge has 1,019, Amala Sky has 449, Amala Place has 302, and University Of Amala has 555. Amala Yahoo Spot has 223.

How many amala spots are listed for Lagos?

There are 18 amala spots listed in Lagos, Lagos State. The list includes Amoke Oge, University Of Amala, Amala Yahoo Spot, Amala Sky, and Amala Place among others.

What does a 4.2 rating mean when many spots have the same score?

A 4.2 rating is the average of all reviews each spot has received. Since the top five share the same rating, the review count becomes more informative. For example, Amoke Oge's 4.2 is based on 1,019 reviews, while Amala Yahoo Spot's is based on 223. More reviews generally suggest a more stable rating, but the data does not tell you which food is better.

How is the order of this list determined?

The list is ordered by a combination of factors, including the rating and the number of reviews each spot has. Spots with higher ratings and more reviews tend to rank higher. In this case, all top five have the same rating, so the order reflects review volume, with Amoke Oge first due to its 1,019 reviews.

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