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Best Indian Restaurants in Makurdi — 2026 Rankings

Looking for the best indian restaurants in Makurdi? We've ranked the top 17 indian restaurants in Makurdi, Benue State, based on Google ratings, customer reviews, photos, profile completeness, and our proprietary ranking algorithm.

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16 results
  • Editor's Selection#1 in the city
    1
    Star Shawarma and smoothies — photo

    Star Shawarma and smoothies

    75.5/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars699 reviews₦₦

    10 Kashim Ibrahim Road, Makurdi, 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Pioneer shawarma spot in Makurdi with freshly made meals and constant upgrades.

    • freshly made
    • good ambience
    • hard shawarma
    • pioneer
    • good smoothie
    • pleasant waiters
    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume95
    • Review recency68
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment68
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Rachel S. ★★★★★ Shawarma was not nice. The chicken and beef were fried and hard. The experience was not a good one. My jaw ached after chewing due to the hardness.
    • Bello A. ★★★★★ It was just what I wanted in a place, the ambience, and a great place for having a budget and friendly date.
  • 2
    Tito Gate Restaurant and Cafe — photo

    Tito Gate Restaurant and Cafe

    71.8/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars617 reviews₦₦

    Ahmadu Bello Road, Wurukum, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Nostalgic spot for locals but recent pricing and inconsistency noted.

    • nostalgic
    • okay food
    • good ambience
    • pricing high
    • drive through
    • cool environment
    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume93
    • Review recency59
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment59
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • david I. ★★★★★ cool environment and keep consistancy in there products
    • Adam K. ★★★★ The food is okay, and this was my first time in Makurdi. I will definitely visit again whenever I’m in town
  • 3
    Chicken Republic Makurdi — photo

    Chicken Republic Makurdi

    70.3/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars452 reviews₦₦

    PGFP+W25, 10-4 Old Otukpo Rd, Wurukum, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume89
    • Review recency48
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Wachin D. ★★★★ Its a nice place to hang-out with a meal. Their meals are affordable too. I was there last Saturday with 4 others to hang-out. Chicken Republic is always the brand I go for wherever I find myself, beginning from Lagos, Lokoja and this time it was my first visit to the Makurdi outlet. The lady that served us, one Jennifer has a top notch customer service I haven't seen in any of the several locations I have visited so far. My concern however was about the space. The management should do more in maximizing the space, I believe proper arrangement can produce more tables and seats. I and my people had to hang in a corner for a table to be cleared before we could sit comfortably.
    • Ali M. ★★★★ Good to have local KFC/McDonalds, better place for hygienic food. Quality is okay. Wait time is high. No water in taps.
  • 4
    Aver Restaurant, High Level Area — photo

    Aver Restaurant, High Level Area

    68.0/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars284 reviews₦₦

    PG7M+525, High Level, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume82
    • Review recency69
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Agatha O. ★★★★★ This used to be one of my favorite spot for “local Tiv dishes. Recently, I haven’t been appreciating their meals, it’s not like it was before and the staff here, they don’t have a work attitude. Their attitude towards work or rendering services to a customer are discouraging, they are mean, rude and nonchalant.
    • Tunde I. ★★★★ To get the real experience of Benue food, you need to visit this restaurant. Food is freshly cooked and served in a very serene and clean environment. Air-conditioning is top notch to battle the Makurdi heat. Food prices are friendly and freshly made fruit juices are also available. I tried the sugarcane juice and it blew my mind away.
  • 5
    D'Fudi Cuisine — photo

    D'Fudi Cuisine

    65.8/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars327 reviews

    41 Joe Akaahan Road, High Level, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume84
    • Review recency11
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Jeremiah I. ★★★★★ Best chilling spot for both family and friends.Nice restaurant and a well design comfortable clubbing lounge
    • CitizenLife TV ★★★★ We enjoyed our visit to this eatery, excellent service delivery. I recommend the D'fudi to everyone that visit Makurdi
  • 6
    Lady P Restaurant — photo

    Lady P Restaurant

    64.3/ 100
    3.73.7 out of 5 stars914 reviews₦₦

    Balewa Street, High Level, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating60
    • Review volume99
    • Review recency48
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Victor J. ★★★★★ Best tasty meals I have had in Markurdi, Services are slow. Environment needs serious improvement.
    • Ishola O. ★★★★★ Popular canteen in makurdi, food so cheap 😋.
  • 7
    Amala Kaz — photo

    Amala Kaz

    63.7/ 100
    4.64.6 out of 5 stars7 reviews

    Opposite City Bay Park, Low Level, Wururkum, Makurdi, 970222, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #7? ▾
    • Google rating90
    • Review volume30
    • Review recency81
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Onyekaonwu A. ★★★★★ A really nice place for good food As a visitor I got really good and affordable food Good environment Quick Coustomer service Payment can be cashed, or transfer The are open all day from From 10 a.m to 9p.m
    • Ahmed B. ★★★★★ Food is nice and superb. I'm surely visiting again
  • 8
    JUT CITY LOUNGE — photo

    JUT CITY LOUNGE

    63.3/ 100
    3.93.9 out of 5 stars161 reviews₦₦

    55 Konshisha Street, High Level, Makurdi 970001, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #8? ▾
    • Google rating69
    • Review volume74
    • Review recency60
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Juliet N. ★★★★★ Jutcity is calm, cool atmosphere, friendly and respectful services. You would love to visit again and again. Very fair prices.
    • Iluor W. ★★★★★ It's a nice place to club, would recommend for if you want to be comfortable
  • 9
    Letoha Grand, Makurdi. — photo

    Letoha Grand, Makurdi.

    62.0/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars135 reviews₦₦

    Township, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Known for the best bread in Makurdi, with a bakery that also offers fresh donuts and cupcakes.

    • best bread
    • fresh donuts
    • affordable prices
    • picturesque environment
    • slow service
    • limited menu at night
    Why ranked #9? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume71
    • Review recency5
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment71
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Shulammite A. ★★★★ Letoha is the best has the best bread Makurdi town has seen in along while. Their eatry serves hot delicious meals at affordable rates. If you are ever in Makurdi please visit them
  • 10
    McFestine's — photo

    McFestine's

    61.5/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars86 reviews₦₦

    Opp. Coca-Cola, km5 Gboko Road, Hange, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #10? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume65
    • Review recency32
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment60
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Paul B. ★★★★ Mcfestine's is a nice place to enjoy yourself the restaurants cooks good fully air conditioned, and their super market services are recommendable
    • Lukman A. ★★★★★ The experience here was bad,how can you have a menu book and not have the meals listed in it. The staffs were unaccomodating. My 2 stars is just for the interior,it was really niceeee..
  • 11
    24 Hours Food Domain — photo

    24 Hours Food Domain

    55.4/ 100
    3.83.8 out of 5 stars21 reviews

    PG5Q+XQ4, makurdi, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #11? ▾
    • Google rating65
    • Review volume45
    • Review recency65
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Semino R. ★★★★ Your food is good but your delivery services is really poor, it takes your riders about 2hrs to bring food at international market.. Please your management should kindly take action on this.
    • Torkuma T. ★★★★★ A very awesome place to eat and relax
  • 12
    Shawarma Fantasy — photo

    Shawarma Fantasy

    55.2/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars3 reviews

    Vasepama Plaza, opposite BSU College of Health Sciences, Makurdi, 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #12? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume20
    • Review recency20
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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  • 13
    Tiger Bar Makurdi — photo

    Tiger Bar Makurdi

    53.8/ 100
    3.93.9 out of 5 stars210 reviews₦₦

    Beside B Division Police Station, PG6J+XJ8, High Level, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #13? ▾
    • Google rating69
    • Review volume77
    • Review recency5
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Clement O. ★★★★ Wow. This people are either trying to drive away certain customers or the staffs are just bad. After facing a brief and understandable harassment by the security at the entrance, my friend and I had to wait minutes with no waiter to attend to us. They just kept passing without visiting our table. My friend called one of them and she came to take our orders. However, it took like for ever before she arrived with them orders. We wanted to leave during the wait period but they had already debited us the bill and there was no drink. We couldn't just let the money slide, so we had no option than to wait. When our guest arrived, similar stuff was about to play, only this time we haven't paid, so we had to leave. For me it was a waste of time and money. Also, they don't have a good list of drinks. Drink options are limited to Nigeria Breweries. I had to force myself to take what I wouldn't have taken on a normal day, if I had my options. The place looks okay for an outdoor sit out and I love their TV screen sizes and music. However, I went there not for those stuffs, so they don't count for me. The location is safe and close to an access road, making it easy to locate and feel comfortable. You have to try it out for yourself, these are my recent experience with tiger Bar.
    • Daniel O. ★★★★★ Went there 12 mid night on a Friday night because I was bored and my first time in Makurdi but unfortunately it was empty and even more boring than the room I was running away from.
  • 14
    Stomach Paradise Restaurant — photo

    Stomach Paradise Restaurant

    49.6/ 100
    3.83.8 out of 5 stars115 reviews₦₦

    24 Konshisha Street, High Level, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #14? ▾
    • Google rating65
    • Review volume69
    • Review recency1
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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  • 15
    Scoops - Makurdi — photo

    Scoops - Makurdi

    49.3/ 100
    3.53.5 out of 5 stars15 reviews

    Plot 1 Uke Wende Street, High Level, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #15? ▾
    • Google rating50
    • Review volume40
    • Review recency44
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Terrence T. ★★★★ Always deliver late still got shawarma with spoilt chicken twice always mixing up orders got food poisoning
    • Agatha O. ★★★★★ Food prices here are fair and affordable. A plate of rice can be gotten from 1,000 naira above. Chilled drinks are served here with pastries as well
  • 16
    Multi Cuisine Restaurant — photo

    Multi Cuisine Restaurant

    47.9/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars17 reviews

    Doo Palace Hotel, 1 Father Hunter Street, High Level, Makurdi 970101, Benue, Nigeria

    Why ranked #16? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume42
    • Review recency3
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Samuel A. ★★★★★ Perhaps the biggest sellout is the fact that this restaurant is always open,day and night. If you intend grabbing a quick bite then you should opt for peppered meat/fish which may be readily available. Any course meal may take up to 30 minutes as its usually freshly prepared to give you the best experience. I've had food at the restaurant nicely and haven't had more than 2 tables full so very airy, had room service bring food to the hotel room in the early hours of the morning still very fresh and I've ordered food to the poolside. The menu remained at full capacity that is nothing wasn't available because it was night, everything could be gotten at whatever time. The restaurant main is located by your left hand side as soon as you drive into the hotel main gate. They take payments by cash or use bank cards on point of sale(POS) terminals. I'd recommend that you have the chicken peppersoup also the freshly made vegetable soup coming with any choice of swallow (local dish).

Frequently asked questions

What is the highest-rated indian restaurants in Makurdi?

Star Shawarma and smoothies is currently ranked #1 with 4.2 stars from 699 Google reviews.

How many indian restaurants are in Makurdi?

We currently track 17 indian restaurants in Makurdi, Benue State.

How are these indian restaurants 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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