Àkànké Alamala is a restaurant in Lagos dedicated entirely to amala—and that alone makes it stand out. I visited their Lekki branch in July with my sister, Laitan.
AMBIENCE
Àkànké Alamala is tucked behind the Ibile Foods building on Admiralty Way. We walked in and were welcomed into a posh bukka-style setup—cafeteria service with an elevated twist. The space is vibrant and airy, with bamboo-accented furniture, lighting, placemats, napkin holders, and more. The seating is comfortable, and fans are available if needed. It’s casual, stylish, and thoughtful in its design.
MENU
The restaurant operates a self-service, cafeteria-style format. You walk up to the front counter to order your food—something we didn’t realize at first. We sat down waiting for service until we caught on.
As an amala spot, the menu naturally features piping hot amala, served with gbegiri, ewedu, and a variety of stews and meats. The selection is simple but focused on flavour and tradition.
WHAT WE ORDERED
Laitan and I each ordered two portions of amala with gbegiri, ewedu, cow leg, assorted meat, beef, and two bottles of Water. Once our trays were filled, we carried our meals back to our table. (Of course, I took photos before we started eating.)
It looked like a lot of food for a random afternoon, and I immediately knew I wasn’t going to finish mine. One portion would’ve been enough. But the amala was hot, the soups and stews were well-prepared, and the meat was tender. No salty or tough meat issues—just comfort food done right. We ate until we simply couldn’t anymore.
Nearby, there’s a drinks stand and a suya spot. Vendors from both came around with their menus, but we were way too stuffed to consider ordering anything else.
After the meal, we sat for a bit, chatting, relaxing, and giving our food some time to digest before heading out.
SERVICE DELIVERY & CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
The restaurant is easy to locate, and there’s ample parking out front. It is spacious and breezy, so even if it gets busy, it wouldn’t feel overwhelming. One detail I really appreciated was the handwashing station at every table—complete with a sink, making it super convenient to wash your hands before and after eating (especially if you’re eating traditionally with your hands).
The restaurant was clean, and the pricing felt fair. Overall, our experience was smooth and enjoyable.
DAMAGE (What It Cost Us)
Amala (4 portions) – ₦4,000
Cowleg (2 servings) – ₦8,400
Assorted Meat (3 servings) – ₦6,000
Mini Beef (3 servings) – ₦2,000
Water (2 bottles) – ₦1,000
Our total bill was ₦21,400. There were no hidden charges or surprises.
RATING
Food: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ambience: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Overall Experience: 8/10
Àkànké Alamala is a chill spot to grab lunch any day of the week—solo, with friends, colleagues, or family. It’s also perfect for a quick takeout run (yes, bring your bowl!) whenever you’re craving something local and satisfying.
Will I go back? Definitely.
P.S. This is not a sponsored post. All opinions shared are mine.
— Mariam Shittu
MARIAM SHITTU 
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