"Saudat Lawal and her husband Luke Lawal wanted to bring the magic of West African cuisine to Pittsburgh. Saudat grew up working in her family’s restaurant in Nigeria and opened Pittsburgh’s first Nigerian restaurant in 2021 (while completing her doctoral degree in nursing during a global pandemic, no less). At African Cuisine, you can find the rich, nutty taste of egusi stew, Nigerian meat pies, and jollof rice, a staple dish made with long-grain rice, tomatoes, onions, spices, vegetables, and meat." - Briana L White