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Best Jollof Restaurants in Maiduguri

Zaimah Fresh Restaurant & Catering Service has the highest rating, 5.0, but that score rests on only 2 reviews. CHILL IN Restaurant has 4.5 from 114 reviews, while HEBRON FOODS and City Star Restaurant & Accommodation both have 4.2 and much larger review counts of 875 and 615. Maiduguri, Borno State, has 16 jollof restaurants in the ranking. HEBRON FOODS has the most reviews of the five, and Al-HANA RESTAURANT & PATISSERIE has 4.3 from 30 reviews.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 16 jollof restaurants in Maiduguri, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

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

Ranked: 16
Reviews analyzed: 3.3K
Photos verified: 16
Last refresh: 1d ago

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HEBRON FOODS
73.4/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars875 reviews₦₦
R4RW+Q52, 4 Krika Sama Road, opposite Hebron Foods, Kirikasama, Maiduguri 600282, Borno, Nigeria
Review analysis
Known as one of the best in Western Maiduguri, with a bakery opening soon.
- good atmosphere
- tasty jollof rice
- affordable
- slow service
- limited menu
- clean environment
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Why ranked #1? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume98
Review recency53
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment59
Verification0
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A.A A. ★★★★★ : Food is top notch, Service, not so much. Nice environment for a decent meal
Nelson D. ★★★★★ : Good place for a decent meal. Great atmosphere and nice food choices. The prices are also very descent. However, the service needs some improvement.
2
City Star Restaurant & Accommodation
72.2/ 100
4.24.2 out of 5 stars615 reviews₦₦
Yerima Road, Maiduguri 600282, Borno, Nigeria
Review analysis
Offers gym and pool access alongside restaurant services.
- good shawarma
- slow service
- nice environment
- free parking
- gym and pool
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Why ranked #2? ▾
Google rating80
Review volume93
Review recency52
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment59
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Tashfain ★★★★★ : One of the best resturant in Maiduguri. They have gym and pool as well the charges of pool and gym is i think 9000 per day or 8500 but its a nice place to spend weekend over there. They have all type
Vincent F. ★★★★★ : Nice food, but why does the cooking take so long? And what's with the permanent and insufferable muzak? The loud wrestling matches on the TVs? This could be such a perfect place.
3
CHILL IN Restaurant
70.8/ 100
4.54.5 out of 5 stars114 reviews₦₦
Shehu Laminu Way, opposite gidam zoo Main gate, MMC, Maiduguri 600282, Borno, Nigeria
Review analysis
Hidden booth for private dining and VIP section for special experiences.
- cozy atmosphere
- hidden booth
- private dining
- vip section
- tasty food
- good service
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Why ranked #3? ▾
Google rating88
Review volume69
Review recency7
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment100
Verification0
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TheRenewedVA ★★★★★ : The place was cozy, and the staff were really helpful. The food not only tasted great but looked amazing too. The service was excellent. I highly recommend it for a fancy and tasty meal!
Toby L. ★★★★★ : Nice and wonderful place to chill and have a good time, I enjoyed it. I will definitely revisit .
4
Zaimah Fresh Restaurant & Catering Service
62.4/ 100
5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews
Zara City Plaza, A47 Lagos St, MMC, Maiduguri 600211, Borno, Nigeria
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Why ranked #4? ▾
Google rating95
Review volume16
Review recency57
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment50
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5
Al-HANA RESTAURANT & PATISSERIE
62.3/ 100
4.34.3 out of 5 stars30 reviews
Suit A37 / A38, Zara City Plaza, Lagos St, Maiduguri 600282, Borno, Nigeria
Review analysis
Known for tasty treats and excellent cuisine in Maiduguri.
- good food
- great scenery
- vip privacy
- slow service
- tasty treats
- excellent cuisine
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Why ranked #5? ▾
Google rating83
Review volume50
Review recency7
Profile completeness100
Review sentiment78
Verification0
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MMGoni ★★★★★ : The Fan should be removed since there is a well functioning AC, the finishing in the fan space is poor, no sockets to allow customers charge while dining, the switching of lights and AC should be fixe
John D. ★★★★★ : Alhana restaurant deserve d best restaurant award in maiduguri, wen it comes in time of food👍👍
6
LM Bakery & Restaurant
62.0/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars222 reviews₦₦
R5G4+77C, Lagos St, Maiduguri 600282, Borno, Nigeria
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Why ranked #6? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume78
Review recency41
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Mustapha DM ★★★★★ : Great recipes, I Love their samosa, Basmati rice and it's affordable
Stanley O. ★★★★★ : Kindly avoid this restaurant for health reasons especially if you are Hypertensive.. The amount of Salt they use in preparing meals is outrageous and probably done intentionally because I have given feedbacks severally to their manager, with no improvement. Making good meals is not all about excessive salt and spices especially if you're cooking for a group of people.. This is basic CHEF 101 guidelines
7
El-Habib Restaurant
58.5/ 100
4.54.5 out of 5 stars27 reviews
opposite university of maiduguri gate two, Maiduguri 600004, Borno, Nigeria
Review analysis
Popular among University of Maiduguri students and holiday goers.
- nice food
- hygiene issues
- holiday spot
- unimaid restaurant
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Why ranked #7? ▾
Google rating88
Review volume48
Review recency6
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment60
Verification0
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Akintunde A. ★★★★★ : Nice place to be for holidays, everything about them is perfect.
Brah D. ★★★★★ : Just an ordinary campus restaurant
8
Favour Restaurant
57.7/ 100
3.83.8 out of 5 stars377 reviews₦₦
No 1 Kirikasama Street, beside Nasara Computer Academy, Maiduguri 600282, Borno, Nigeria
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Why ranked #8? ▾
Google rating65
Review volume86
Review recency7
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Ginos ★★★★★ : It's like eating your meal at home, a serene environment, food superb taste, service good and the atmosphere friendly.
Emmanuel M. ★★★★★ : Nice place to eat good African dishes of various types. The food is good, affordable and the environment is good too..
9
Alhaji Haladu Ram Suya
50.0/ 100
4.14.1 out of 5 stars34 reviews₦₦
R42M+R74, Alhajji Muhammadu Indimi Rd, Maiduguri 600282, Borno, Nigeria
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Why ranked #9? ▾
Google rating77
Review volume51
Review recency1
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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10
Rahma Restaurant
45.1/ 100
3.63.6 out of 5 stars93 reviews₦₦
R4XR+GVX, Maiduguri 600282, Borno, Nigeria
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Why ranked #10? ▾
Google rating55
Review volume66
Review recency0
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
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11
Alheri restaurant
58.9/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars291 reviews₦
R643+4VW, Maiduguri 600104, Borno, Nigeria
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Why ranked #11? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume82
Review recency10
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Joseph M. ★★★★★ : It's a really nice eating I personally enjoy to eat there food is top notch I'm highly recommended
ABUBAKAR B. ★★★★★ : One of the most popular restaurants in University of Maiduguri. Can't say all but very few students don't know about it.
12
Kayat Restaurant
55.0/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars45 reviews₦₦
R542+Q38, Maiduguri 600282, Borno, Nigeria
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Why ranked #12? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume55
Review recency55
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Nurudeen M. ★★★★★ : Somewhat Okey, but the wait is too much for some items
Muhammad K. ★★★★★ : Very disappointing. The service was bad, they took so long to take our order. Is either they were not enough staff or they weren't doing their jobs. If you are famished this not the best place cause it takes a long period for your order to be ready
13
Hannas Restaurant
52.5/ 100
3.73.7 out of 5 stars368 reviews₦₦
R4HX+XWC, Kashim Ibrahim Rd, Maiduguri 600282, Borno, Nigeria
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Why ranked #13? ▾
Google rating60
Review volume86
Review recency7
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Adewole S. ★★★★★ : Hannas restaurant is the best in town. The surrounding is beautiful and their variety of delicacies taste great. It's a place to visit often.
Gerald O. ★★★★★ : Never ordernfood from these crooks by phone. They will ask you to pay into a personal account before the place your order. After transfer, they will call you to tell you they never received the money even when you bank confirms that they received it.
14
Alh Isa Cosmopolitan Suya Gallery
76.8/ 100
4.44.4 out of 5 stars193 reviews₦
Gombole Rd, Maiduguri 600282, Borno, Nigeria
Review analysis
Praised as one of the best suya spots in Maiduguri, offering a wide variety of grilled meats, kilishi, and milkshakes.
- best suya
- grilled meat
- kilishi
- milkshakes
- arabian tea
- friendly service
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Why ranked #14? ▾
Google rating86
Review volume76
Review recency78
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment91
Verification0
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Recent reviews
Ibrahim M. ★★★★★ : Looking for the best suya in Maiduguri? Make sure you stop by Cosmopolitan! They serve a fantastic variety of grilled meats and have a perfect spot to enjoy aromatic Arabian tea.
Usman B. ★★★★★ : A suya spot where one can get varieties of suya delicacies and soft drinks.
15
Alh Isa Cosmopolitan Suya Gallery II
50.2/ 100
4.04.0 out of 5 stars45 reviews₦₦
R44P+H6P, Alhajji Muhammadu Indimi Rd, Maiduguri 600282, Borno, Nigeria
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Why ranked #15? ▾
Google rating73
Review volume55
Review recency6
Profile completeness33
Review sentiment50
Verification0
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Emmanuel A. ★★★★★ : Isa restaurant is a very bad place, tasteless meals, too much salt in their food, poor services, and a very awkward location. I didn't enjoy their meal one bit.
Arubyke ★★★★★ : My experience is exceptional and the delicious food is awesome. Ready to come back again. I recommend it to all
16
A1 Special Suya Meat
47.9/ 100
3.93.9 out of 5 stars13 reviews
Commercial Area, University of, Maiduguri 600104, Borno, Nigeria
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Why ranked #16? ▾
Google rating69
Review volume38
Review recency6
Profile completeness67
Review sentiment50
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pibiya P. ★★★★★ : They serve tasty meat, drinks and banana shake.

What the data shows for jollof restaurants in Maiduguri

Counted from every jollof restaurants ranked in Maiduguri, Borno State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked: 16
With 5+ reviews: 15
Rated 4.5 or higher: 3
Median reviews: 104
Phone listed: 11 of 16
Opening hours listed: 13 of 16

15 of the 16 jollof restaurants ranked in Maiduguri have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 3,344 reviews.

Of the 16, 3 score 4.5 or higher, 6 sit between 4.0 and 4.4 and 7 are below 4.0.

The median jollof restaurants here has 104 reviews.

HEBRON FOODS has the most, 875 at 4.2, followed by City Star Restaurant & Accommodation (615) and Favour Restaurant (377).

11 list a phone number, 3 a website and 13 opening hours; 16 have a photo on file.

On Google's price scale 12 are marked inexpensive or moderate; the other 4 carry no price marker.

Across the 25 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes jollof restaurants, the median city lists 18; Maiduguri has 16, fewer 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 jollof restaurant in Maiduguri has the highest Google rating?

Zaimah Fresh Restaurant & Catering Service has the highest rating at 5.0, based on 2 reviews. That is too few reviews to establish a track record. CHILL IN Restaurant follows with 4.5 from 114 reviews.

Which Maiduguri jollof restaurant has the most reviews?

HEBRON FOODS has the largest review count, with 875 reviews and a 4.2 rating. City Star Restaurant & Accommodation also has 4.2, based on 615 reviews, while CHILL IN Restaurant has 114 reviews.

How many jollof restaurants are ranked in Maiduguri?

There are 16 jollof restaurants in the Maiduguri, Borno State ranking. Review volumes differ sharply: HEBRON FOODS has 875 reviews, while Zaimah Fresh Restaurant & Catering Service has only 2.

Which restaurants have price information?

HEBRON FOODS, City Star Restaurant & Accommodation and CHILL IN Restaurant each have price level 2. No price level is recorded for Zaimah Fresh Restaurant & Catering Service or Al-HANA RESTAURANT & PATISSERIE.

How should I compare the ratings for these jollof restaurants?

Read each score with its review count. CHILL IN Restaurant has 4.5 from 114 reviews, and Al-HANA RESTAURANT & PATISSERIE has 4.3 from 30. Zaimah Fresh Restaurant & Catering Service has 5.0, but that figure comes from exactly 2 reviews.

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