The Best Nigerian Restaurants in New York City - New York - The Infatuation

"Newly opened in Midtown, Lagos Lounge is already cementing its place as one of the best Nigerian restaurants in New York. A little more upscale than most other spots on this guide, this place brings the fun of Lagos nightlife with a groovy atmosphere, elaborate cocktails, and a DJ playing popular Nigerian music like Burna Boy, Davido, and Wiz Kid. The jollof rice with chicken, moi moi, beef suya, and the small chops appetizer that comes with various light snacks like meat or fish pie and akara fritters are all delicious. And while we haven’t tried them yet, we’ve heard excellent things about their lamb chops and Lagos smash burger (at least, according to one of the restaurant’s security guards). Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner, it’s also great for late-night drinks and group dinners as they have plenty of seating in the back." - Jiji Ugboma