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Best Indian Restaurants in Lafia

Ten Indian restaurants are listed in Lafia, Nasarawa State. Hazelic Foods leads the rating comparison at 4.3 stars from 35 reviews. Lavista Fries Lafia has the largest review base, with 3.8 stars from 1,191 reviews, while Chicken Republic - Lafia has 4.0 stars from 496 reviews. Confindence Hotel has 3.4 stars from 5 reviews, and Thrill Lounge and bar has 4.0 stars from 63 reviews. Review depth varies sharply across the city's 10 profiles.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 10 indian restaurants in Lafia, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

Source: Ranked (ranked.ng) directory database · full statistics · methodology

Ranked: 10
Reviews analyzed: 2.0K
Photos verified: 9
Last refresh: 1d ago

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Editor's Selection#1 in the city
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Confindence Hotel
41.0/ 100
3.43.4 out of 5 stars5 reviews
GGWM+F32 Behind Government College, Lafia 950101, Nasarawa, Nigeria
- friendly staff
- serene environment
- family atmosphere
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Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating45
Review volume26
Review recency64
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment61
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Paulblaiz I. ★★★★★ : A very nice and serene environment
Agathe A. ★★★★★ : Cool setting, family atmosphere, and the waitresses are very friendly, I recommend it
2
Chicken Republic - Lafia
69.8/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars496 reviews₦₦
Opposite bank of Agriculture, Makurdi - Jos Rd, Lafia 950101, Nasarawa, Nigeria
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Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume90
Review recency42
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
FRANCIS D. ★★★★★ : Chicken Republic, Lafia is the worst you'll find anywhere in Nigeria. They cook local rice, it's sandy, not the typical Naija jollof. And I am tempted to ask why other locations in Nigeria don't cook Local rice but Lafia does, and then food tastes differently. I mean aren't they suppose to have a uniform taste all over the country?
Seedolf ★★★★★ : No plugs for charging. Great place to eat.
3
Lavista Fries Lafia
67.8/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars1.2k reviews₦₦
Makurdi - Jos Rd, Lafia 950101, Nasarawa, Nigeria
Review analysis
Surprising hidden sit-out with bar and grill behind the main restaurant.
- slow service
- cold food
- rude staff
- tasty grilled fish
- hidden bar
- good for travelers
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Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume100
Review recency54
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment56
Verification0
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Joseph O. ★★★★★ : Lavista is a good place to dine/stopover lunch if you are passing through Lafia or residence in Lafia.
Simpa S. ★★★★★ : This is the most unprofessional dine-in I have experienced in my life. We got our food 30 min after dishing. Between dishing and microwaving the food, it took 30min They complained about their generator spoiled. After 30min, they still came out with cold food and fish.
4
Thrill Lounge and bar
64.4/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars63 reviews
off kwandare road, ombi 2, Lafia 950101, Nasarawa, Nigeria
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Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume60
Review recency53
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment53
Verification0
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Muhammad S. ★★★★★ : Customer service doesn't respond to calls or emails, websites don't function, and there's no valid or alternative way to make reservations other than physical reservations. This is not convenient for most people who don't live in the state or have anyone to help with reservations.
damian-mary A. ★★★★★ : Thrill lounge presents a serene getaway environment suitable for relaxation with friends, it has outdoors and in doors lounges, with an outside lawn to watch football games. It has indoor sports. Pay a visit and thank me later
5
Hazelic Foods
62.0/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars42 reviews
GGRJ+9JF, Makurdi - Jos Rd, Lafia 950101, Nasarawa, Nigeria
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Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume52
Review recency58
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment70
Verification0
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Ajegena O. ★★★★★ : I was there on 3rd June 2026 and one of the staff was rude to me and profiled me as someone who cannot afford the food.
Mubarak M. ★★★★★ : Nice meal! But then, this place have a terrible set of staff. Very nonchalant and rude, you can literally stand while they’ll sit doing nothing ignoring you for so long as they want. They need to be traine again or shuffle. They’re not ready for the job.
6
DEXTER'S
59.1/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars101 reviews₦₦
GG5C+XCW, Makurdi - Jos Rd, Lafia 950101, Nasarawa, Nigeria
Review analysis
Affordable bread praised but mocktails poorly executed.
- delicious bread
- affordable
- hot environment
- poor mocktails
- early closing
- good service
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Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume67
Review recency10
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment56
Verification0
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Browne P. ★★★★★ : Absolutely delicious! This bread has a mouthwatering taste that makes every bite a delight. The texture is perfect, and it's so satisfying to enjoy with a variety of toppings or simply on its own. Plus, the affordable price makes it even more irresistible!
Samuel A. ★★★★★ : Nice place to eat or get light snack, their food prices are fair and the taste not bad, the environment is very neat and friendly, located along the major express, enough space for car owners. Sadly they close as early as 9pm.
7
Prince Henry Foods
58.5/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars12 reviews
Old police Barack, Lafia 950101, Nasarawa, Nigeria
Review analysis
Known for chicken masa and shawarma, with standout yaji seasoning.
- delicious food
- chicken masa
- shawarma
- yaji
- good packaging
- on-time delivery
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Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume37
Review recency15
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment71
Verification0
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Ugbana B. ★★★★★ : Totally an amazing food plug in lafia. Amazing dishes and delivery is on time. Price choke sometimes though
Aren V. ★★★★★ : I'm writing to confess my love for [Prince Henry food]. Every time I try it, I'm hooked. The flavors, the texture... it's perfection. Do you share my obsession?
8
Royal palm View
57.9/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars4 reviews
HGPP+97C, opposite A.A RANO gas plant polytechnic, Lafia 950101, Nasarawa, Nigeria
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Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume20
Review recency40
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Gomason P. ★★★★★ : Nice view.. Warm reception, good food and steady power supply
9
New Normal Food Restaurant
50.9/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews
23 Yakubu Mohammed Street, behind UBA, opp. Government Science School, Lafia 950101, Nasarawa, Nigeria
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Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume10
Review recency5
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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10
MG Munch Gallery
49.1/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars36 reviews
GGHM+9CP, Unnamed Road, Lafia 950101, Nasarawa, Nigeria
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Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume52
Review recency2
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Hauwa'u A. ★★★★★ : 3 stars because the place is quite neat and the food was great but the protein... Then their service was weak and particularly the food attendant/waitress is quite rude and unfriendly; like she doesn't know how to talk to customers. Recommendations •Check for expiry dates. •Menu. •Staff training.
yusuf T. ★★★★★ : The restaurant has nice attendants. The dish is affordable and tasty

What the data shows for indian restaurants in Lafia

Counted from every indian restaurants ranked in Lafia, Nasarawa State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 10
With 5+ reviews: 8
Rated 4.5 or higher: 2
Median reviews: 39
Phone listed: 9 of 10
Opening hours listed: 7 of 10

8 of the 10 indian restaurants ranked in Lafia have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 1,961 reviews.

Of the 10, 2 score 4.5 or higher, 4 sit between 4.0 and 4.4 and 4 are below 4.0.

The median indian restaurants here has 39 reviews.

Lavista Fries Lafia has the most, 1,201 at 3.8, followed by Chicken Republic - Lafia (496) and DEXTER'S (101).

9 list a phone number, 4 a website and 7 opening hours; 9 have a photo on file.

Across the 31 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes indian restaurants, the median city lists 14; Lafia has 10, fewer than the median.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Which Indian restaurant in Lafia has the highest rating?

Hazelic Foods has the highest rating listed for Lafia, at 4.3 stars from 35 reviews. Chicken Republic - Lafia and Thrill Lounge and bar each have 4.0 stars, from 496 and 63 reviews respectively.

Which Indian restaurant in Lafia has the most reviews?

Lavista Fries Lafia has the largest review count, with 1,191 reviews and a 3.8-star rating. Chicken Republic - Lafia follows with 496 reviews and 4.0 stars. The larger review count does not produce the highest rating in this group.

How many Indian restaurants are listed in Lafia?

Ranked has 10 Indian restaurant profiles in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The review counts vary from 5 for Confindence Hotel to 1,191 for Lavista Fries Lafia, so the profiles do not all have the same amount of public review evidence.

How should I read the ratings for Indian restaurants in Lafia?

The review base matters when reading the scores. Confindence Hotel has 3.4 stars from 5 reviews, while Hazelic Foods has 4.3 stars from 35. Thrill Lounge and bar has 4.0 stars from 63 reviews. Five reviews is a small base, and 35 is still limited beside 496 or 1,191.

Which Indian restaurants in Lafia have price level 2?

Chicken Republic - Lafia and Lavista Fries Lafia both have price level 2. Chicken Republic - Lafia has 4.0 stars from 496 reviews, while Lavista Fries Lafia has 3.8 stars from 1,191 reviews.

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