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Best Suya Spots in Kaduna

In Kaduna, Kaduna State, the suya field is led by Bala Special Suya with a 4.3-star rating from 84 reviews, the highest score among spots with a substantial review base. Taraba Special Suya follows at 4.1 stars from 309 reviews, the most-reviewed spot in this set, while Zaria Suya Spot holds 3.9 stars from 428 reviews. Two other entries appear with far fewer reviews: a second Zaria Suya Spot at 5 stars from a single review, and Alhaji Dauda Dambun Nama (International Suya) Joint at 4.9 stars from 8 reviews. The list includes 10 suya spots, but the spread in review counts shows how uneven the evidence is.

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As of September 2026, Ranked lists 10 suya spots in Kaduna, Nigeria, ranked by review sentiment, reputation and verified activity, never by payment.

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

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  • Editor's Selection#1 in the city
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    Photo of Bala Special Suya

    Bala Special Suya

    70.7/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars88 reviews

    7 Aliyu, Turaki Road, Ungwan Munchi, Nasarawa 800283, Kaduna, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Offers roasted kidneys that are exceptionally flavorful.

    • best stick meat
    • roasted kidneys
    • fresh suya
    • variety of meats
    • early opening
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    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume65
    • Review recency53
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment100
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Ibrahim A. ★★★★★ : Variety of roasted animal protein such as Beef, Chicken, Pigeon and Turkey
    • Almustapha H. ★★★★★ : One of the best places to buy fresh suya in Kaduna,north precisely
  • 2
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    Zaria Suya Spot

    57.0/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews

    SOKOTO RD SAMARU ZARIA, GCJJ+W6P, City Centre, Nasarawa 800283, Kaduna, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume10
    • Review recency52
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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  • 4
    Photo of Bamboo Suya

    Bamboo Suya

    52.5/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews

    Yobe Liason Office, No 24 Kuturu Rd, U/Sarki, Kaduna 800283, Kaduna, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume16
    • Review recency6
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • Zaliha Y. ★★★★★ : Bamboo is an amazing place you can be with friends and family, i enjoy the Suya i ate with my friends
  • 5
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    DAMAX SUYA

    50.8/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars4 reviews

    12, Sabric Plaza, Isa Kaita Road, City Centre, Nasarawa 800283, Kaduna, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume23
    • Review recency0
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Prosper O. ★★★★★ : Spot for beef and chicken barbecue/suya.
    • Nuhu I. ★★★★★ : This one of the Suya Spots in the midst of spots around the Isa Kaita Road. It is relatively new and is so far well kept and have proper lighting for people buying at night. It also have a limited parking since it is a grab and go stop, if you are driving here you most times you have to wait for the customer that is there before you to finish before you can park. Usually accommodates about 3 cars at a time only so you can either park far back and walk or park across and honk to signal an attendant or cross over yourself to get served.
  • 6
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    Suya Spot

    50.6/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars16 reviews

    GC66+JVF, Kumashi Rd, Tudun Nupawa, Tudun Wada 800282, Kaduna, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume41
    • Review recency6
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • Abubakar A. ★★★★★ : Fantastic spot for grilled local chicken
  • 7
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    Suya-spot at Kaduna-Zaria Rest Stop

    42.0/ 100
    3.73.7 out of 5 stars3 reviews

    MF8M+CC5, Rigachikun 800102, Kaduna, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #7? ▾
    • Google rating60
    • Review volume20
    • Review recency47
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Prosper O. ★★★★★ : Nice place for a drive through while traveling
  • 8
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    Taraba Special Suya

    70.1/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars313 reviews₦₦

    Dutsima Road Tudun Wada, Tudun Wada, Kaduna 800282, Kaduna, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Known for excellent suya, tsire, and grilled meats with a variety of chicken sizes.

    • good chicken
    • affordable prices
    • busy but good
    • good parking
    • fresh juice
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    Why ranked #8? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume83
    • Review recency50
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment78
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Abduljelil I. ★★★★★ : My go-to place whenever I want to get Chicken, Kebab, Dambun Nama, and fries in Kaduna. Products go well with Rufaydah Yoghurt just next door. 💯
    • Sani S. ★★★★★ : The joint is busy but their products especially the chicken is sweet.
  • 9
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    Zaria Suya Spot

    59.5/ 100
    3.93.9 out of 5 stars430 reviews₦₦

    5a Zaria Sokoto Rd, Zaria 810106, Kaduna, Nigeria

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    Why ranked #9? ▾
    • Google rating69
    • Review volume88
    • Review recency4
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • Geraldine N. ★★★★★ : The suya was quite nice. A stick was 1k and the chicken was either 12k or 13k. Service was fast.
    • Jemimah B. ★★★★★ : Overall it was great.. Beef suya was well spiced and fully cooked.
  • 10
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    Taraba Suya Spot

    52.9/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars54 reviews

    Layin Maiturare, by Ibrahim Taiwo Rd, Tudun Wada, Kaduna 800282, Kaduna, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Offers takeaway barbecue and roasted chicken, including deer chicken, by the roadside.

    • delicious deer chicken
    • takeaway
    • roadside location
    • crowded evenings
    • best suya in area
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    Why ranked #10? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume58
    • Review recency2
    • Profile completeness0
    • Review sentiment71
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    Recent reviews

    • murtala M. ★★★★★ : Taraba suya isn't a restaurant. It's more of a joint that offered take away barbecue and roasted chicken 🐓🐓🐓. The location is by the road side at Ibrahim Taiwo Road, Tudun wada Kaduna. Although I a
    • Eunice B ★★★★★ : Can be very crowded in the evening and weekends

What the data shows for suya spots in Kaduna

Counted from every suya spot ranked in Kaduna, Kaduna State, not only the ones shown above.

Ranked
10
With 5+ reviews
6
Rated 4.5 or higher
4
Median reviews
12
Phone listed
8 of 10
Opening hours listed
6 of 10

6 of the 10 suya spots ranked in Kaduna have five or more Google reviews, and between them they carry 919 reviews.

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

The median suya spot here has 12 reviews.

Zaria Suya Spot has the most, 430 at 3.9, followed by Taraba Special Suya (313) and Bala Special Suya (88).

8 list a phone number, 0 a website and 6 opening hours; 10 have a photo on file.

Across the 9 Nigerian cities where Ranked publishes suya spots, the median city lists 9; Kaduna has 10, more than the median.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Which suya spot in Kaduna has the highest rating?

Among spots with more than a handful of reviews, Bala Special Suya leads with 4.3 stars from 84 reviews. A separate Zaria Suya Spot shows 5 stars, but that is from a single review, so it is not comparable evidence.

Which suya spot has the most reviews?

Zaria Suya Spot has the most reviews at 428, with a rating of 3.9 stars. Taraba Special Suya follows with 309 reviews and a 4.1-star rating.

How many suya spots are listed here?

This page ranks 10 suya spots in Kaduna. The list includes both well-reviewed spots like Taraba Special Suya and lightly reviewed ones such as Alhaji Dauda Dambun Nama (International Suya) Joint, which has 8 reviews.

Can I trust the ratings for spots with few reviews?

Ratings based on a small number of reviews should be read cautiously. For example, one Zaria Suya Spot has a 5-star rating from a single review, which reflects one person's opinion, not a track record. Alhaji Dauda Dambun Nama (International Suya) Joint has 4.9 stars from 8 reviews, still a limited sample.

How is the order of this list determined?

The order is based on the rating and the number of reviews each spot has, with more weight given to spots that have a larger review base. Bala Special Suya appears first because it combines a high rating with a substantial number of reviews.

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