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Best Fried Rice Spots in Calabar — 2026 Rankings

Looking for the best fried rice spots in Calabar? We've ranked the top 10 fried rice spots in Calabar, Cross River State, based on Google ratings, customer reviews, photos, profile completeness, and our proprietary ranking algorithm.

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As of August 2026, Ranked lists 10 fried rice spots in Calabar, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity — never by payment.

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10 results
  • 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

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

    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
    Crunchies Fried Chicken Mary Slessor, Cross River — photo

    Crunchies Fried Chicken Mary Slessor, Cross River

    71.8/ 100
    3.93.9 out of 5 stars579 reviews₦₦

    8 Mary Slessor Ave, Bogoberi, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating69
    • Review volume92
    • Review recency65
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • obioha L. ★★★★★ When I walked in from the door way to the counter, the reception was warm from the security who opened the door to the sales personnel who attended to me. Her smile and welcome note was captivating, the way she gave me options of what they have and the services was absolutely great. The taste of the meal was sumptuous, the drink was chilled. I felt satisfied spending my money. I'll visit there again and often. Thank you, keep the good work.😊
    • evison A. ★★★★★ Wow I really enjoyed the services rendered and the food was very yummy
  • 3
    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 #3? ▾
    • 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.
  • 4
    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 #4? ▾
    • 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
  • 5
    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 #5? ▾
    • Google rating65
    • Review volume100
    • Review recency56
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment56
    • Verification0

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

    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
  • 6
    Crispy Chicken — photo

    Crispy Chicken

    66.3/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars910 reviews₦₦

    Effio-Ette junction, Ikot Eyo, Calabar 540211, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Wide variety of chicken dishes and sides, including unique peppered croaker fish.

    • affordable meals
    • professional staff
    • varied menu
    • peppered fish
    • good fried rice
    • wheelchair accessible
    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume99
    • Review recency3
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment78
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Muhammad N. ★★★★★ This place has hearty, delicious and affordable meals. If ever you need something quick to eat you can drop by here for satisfaction. Their staff are very professional and polite.
    • Emmanuel E. ★★★★★ The experience was okay for a first timer like me. Something that stood out was the peppered croaker fish; it was really peppery. Avoid that fish if you don't like or don't need pepper. The fried rice was okay to quench the hunger but not spectacular if you're a foodventurer like me. Bread, Ice Cream, Gizzard, Meat Pie are among other items they offer. Customer service was okay. Please always check the content of your bill before paying. Cheers
  • 7
    Crispy Chicken — photo

    Crispy Chicken

    63.2/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars109 reviews

    One (1, Bogoberi, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Spicy rice is a standout menu item for spice lovers.

    • bad mince
    • spicy rice
    • friendly staff
    • dusty packaging
    • casual staff
    Why ranked #7? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume68
    • Review recency62
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment44
    • Verification0

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

    Recent reviews

    • Nsibiet A. ★★★★ Great restaurant for outing. Houses the prestigious medplus calabar pharmacy
    • Eranke O. ★★★★★ I bought a plate of beans from their branch at effioette obviously because I was hungry only to get the food and there was dust all over the cover of the plate, you can imagine how cold my throat felt.
  • 8
    Mosby restaurant — photo

    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 #8? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume36
    • Review recency3
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment100
    • Verification0

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

    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.
  • 9
    De Sauce Rooftop — photo

    De Sauce Rooftop

    58.1/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars99 reviews

    92 Murtala Mohammed Hwy, Ikot Ekan Edem, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Rooftop venue with a popular food spot (Munchies and Shakes) in the compound.

    • good dj
    • nice waiter
    • great aesthetics
    • amazing food
    • limited beer options
    • good ambiance
    Why ranked #9? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume67
    • Review recency4
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment78
    • Verification0

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

    Recent reviews

    • Joy O. ★★★★★ The ambiance, music, food, customer service were just amazing ❤️
    • Shades W. ★★★★ The DJ was one of the good part of my stay, the waiter that attended to us was nice and polite. Love the aesthetics, they did a thing with it. We placed an order for Four cousins and they didn’t have
  • 10
    Southern Fried Chicken Calabar — photo

    Southern Fried Chicken Calabar

    48.2/ 100
    3.73.7 out of 5 stars126 reviews

    X8MV+663, Atekong, Calabar 540281, Cross River, Nigeria

    Why ranked #10? ▾
    • Google rating60
    • Review volume70
    • Review recency2
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Maurice N. ★★★★ Beautiful place, serene though a little light out that day. My first time though. Yummy and crunchy hot dog/chicken shawarma.
    • Lawrence O. ★★★★ 29th July, 2022 (10:30am). Terrible customer service, the cashier was extremely rude. To top it all up, they refused to give me my change. Even the cleaner came to talk me using a rude tone, telling me they can't give me my change because it's morning. If the customer service in Fast Food restaurants like yours don't change their manner of approach, I'll rather stay in my house and eat food.

Frequently asked questions

What is the highest-rated fried rice spots in Calabar?

The Home Restaurant and Lounge is currently ranked #1 with 4.5 stars from 57 Google reviews.

How many fried rice spots are in Calabar?

We currently track 10 fried rice spots in Calabar, Cross River State.

How are these fried rice spots ranked?

Our composite score combines Google rating (40%), review volume (25%), review recency (15%), profile completeness (10%), verification (5%), and paid placement (5%).

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