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Best Jollof Restaurants in Benin City

Ranked lists 7 jollof restaurants in Benin City. The default view shows 7 local listings in ranking order. Oge's Special is the first local listing in the default order, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 16 Google reviews.

Compiled from Ranked's database. Method and checks: Eruo Fredoline, founder, Ranked Technologies Ltd. How we rank. Latest listing check .

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Ordered on Google rating, review volume, review recency, profile completeness, review sentiment and the earned verified tick, on weights published and in force since 2026-07-16. Paid placement is not one of them.

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As of October 2026, Ranked lists 7 jollof restaurants in Benin City, Nigeria, ordered using Google review signals and Ranked's published scoring method. Payment does not change the order.

Source: Ranked (ranked.ng) directory database · full statistics · methodology · Oge's Special vs Yummies, side by side

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Google reviews reported
102

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Published 15 Sept 2026

7 results
  • Ranked #1 by score#1 in the city
    1

    Oge's Special

    64.9/ 100
    4.74.7 out of 5 stars16 reviews₦

    Citadel Hostel, 19Th St, BDPA, Benin City 300001, Edo, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    • Open Sundays
    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating92
    • Review volume41
    • Review recency72
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment75
    • Verification0

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

    Recent reviews

    • Sanctify B. ★★★★★ : Generous portions, always fresh, perfectly bold spice, friendly service, neat packing and swift delivery. Gets the Igbo flavour right, highly recommended.
    • Jackson F. ★★★★★ : I recently had the absolute pleasure of devouring a bowl of Oge's Special Goat Meat Pepper Soup, and let me tell you, it’s not just soup, it’s an experience! A 10/10 experience to be specific. It's diligently prepared and everything feels so right and on spot with the dish. Oge's special makes the best goat meat pepper soup I have ever had till date. Trust me you'd get one bowl and always keep coming back for more!
  • 2

    Yummies

    63.9/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars64 reviews₦

    56A 2nd Ugbor Rd, opposite rehab lounge, GRA, Benin City 300251, Edo, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    • Open Sundays
    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume60
    • Review recency76
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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

    Recent reviews

    • Perpetual O. ★★★★★ : I eat at Yummies a lot and I must say that they make one of the scrumptious meals there is. Hmmmm I have eaten their Jollof rice, Native Rice, Bread the list is long abeggg ooooo😂 Just thought to drop a review so that others can join me o. Customer Service is very very great too.
    • Nancy A. ★★★★★ : Your white soup is becoming too watery, fix that please. Also, stop adding the shrimp head in meals for Christ’s sake! It looks disgusting.
  • 3

    Jollof Central Adesuwa

    56.0/ 100
    4.44.4 out of 5 stars7 reviews

    86 Adesuwa Rd, GRA, Benin City 300102, Edo, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating86
    • Review volume30
    • Review recency61
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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

    Recent reviews

    • Elizabeth A. ★★★★★ : Gosh, the jollof rice is the best I’ve had in Benin! Tastes exactly like party jollof in Lagos Party. I’ll always recommend buying two plates, so you don’t go home regretting like I did.
    • Osazuwa U. ★★★★★ : The food here is always fresh. That's a win, I've been here like 5 times and the food is always fresh.
  • 4

    Jollof Boss

    55.0/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars8 reviews

    Mechatronic Plaza, 29 Ihama Rd, Oka, Benin City 300251, Edo, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    • Open Sundays
    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume32
    • Review recency43
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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

    Recent reviews

    • Saudatu Z. ★★★★★ : I don't know how wicked vendors could be. You put a phone number for customers to call in but you don't get to answer to place an order for delivery. Even if the jollof is from manna heaven, I don't want to eat it. Poor service
    • ikhiloya I. ★★★★★ : The best jollof in Benin, tasty and affordable 🥰
  • 5

    You & I African Kitchen

    54.4/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews

    300105 Benin Sapele Rd, Benin City 300105, Edo, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    • Open Sundays
    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume16
    • Review recency72
    • Profile completeness0
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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

  • 6

    YOU & I AFRICAN KITCHEN

    28.3/ 100
    3.23.2 out of 5 stars5 reviews

    Km8 Benin Sapele Rd, Oka, Benin City 300104, Edo, Nigeria

    • Open 24 hours
    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating35
    • Review volume26
    • Review recency28
    • Profile completeness0
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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

    Recent reviews

    • Bishopduke E. ★★★★★ : Great place to be for great meals
    • Edward A. ★★★★★ : you can enjoy and get satisfied with less than ₦2000
  • 7

    Jollof Central Ugbowo

    12.2/ 100
    Not availableNot yet rated0 reviews

    Ekosodin Rd, Ugbowo-Lagos Rd, Junction, Benin City 300213, Edo, Nigeria

    • Hours listed
    Why ranked #7? ▾
    • Google rating0
    • Review volume0
    • Review recency30
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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

How to choose safely

What to check before choosing jollof restaurants in Benin City

Rankings are a starting point. For this category, these are the checks that most often separate a useful recommendation from a risky one.

  • Check recency

    Restaurants change fast. Recent reviews and photos matter more than old popularity signals.

  • Match the occasion

    Confirm ambience, parking, reservation rules, family-friendliness, and menu availability before going.

  • Watch consistency

    Repeated comments about service speed, cleanliness, portions, and pricing are more useful than one viral review.

What the data shows for jollof restaurants in Benin City

Counted from every jollof restaurants ranked in Benin City, Edo State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked
7
With 5+ reviews
5
Rated 4.5 or higher
3
Median reviews
7
Phone listed
5 of 7
Opening hours listed
7 of 7

5 of the 7 jollof restaurants ranked in Benin City have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 102 reviews.

Of the 7, 3 score 4.5 or higher, 2 sit between 4.0 and 4.4, 1 are below 4.0 and 1 has no rating yet.

The median jollof restaurants here has 7 reviews.

Yummies has the most, 64 at 4.0, followed by Oge's Special (16) and Jollof Boss (8).

5 list a phone number, 1 a website and 7 opening hours; 0 have a photo on file.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

How many jollof restaurants are listed in Benin City?

Ranked lists 7 jollof restaurants in Benin City. The default view shows 7 local listings in ranking order.

Which local listing appears first in the default order?

Oge's Special appears first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 16 Google reviews. The order uses Ranked's published review-based method; it is not a measure of every aspect of the business.

Which local listing loaded on this page has the most Google reviews?

Yummies has the most reported Google reviews among the 7 local listings loaded on this page: 64. Review volume is one ranking signal and does not establish service quality.

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