Yakoyo Abula Joint

I am not the type of person who leaves reviews, but I feel compelled to do so because of the poor service I experienced today. I have been eating at Yakoyo for some time, which makes today’s experience even more disappointing. First, I was served my food on a wet plate. The plate was visibly and literally wet, and no effort was made to dry it or apologise. This alone reflects a serious lapse in basic hygiene and service standards. Second, I had to stand for several minutes waiting to be served, while the waiters were seated together in a corner and appeared reluctant to attend to customers. The lack of urgency and professionalism was very obvious. Third, I do not understand why POS payment is offered when the machines are consistently not functional. This is the second time I have been forced to make a bank transfer because the POS machine was “not working.” This is inconvenient. Finally, when I went upstairs to eat, I was met with dirty plates left everywhere, including on tables. This created a very unpleasant environment. Overall, this experience fell far below acceptable standards, especially for a restaurant I have patronised repeatedly. I hope management takes these issues seriously and improves both service quality and cleanliness going forward.

The service was great. There was not much people in the morning. The food tastes great and the meat was soft! That's absolutely awesome 👌 BEWARE OF THE STAIRS!

I like the jollof rice. It is top notch - party rice style. I go there for the porridge and abula too. Great meals

Yakoya Abula Joint is Da Bomb! Nice environment, tastey dishes, corporate and spacious environment, cool ambience. They offer Amala on the spot with Gbegiri, ewedu, or vegetables. But the real delight is the protein on offer to go with it, from meat or fish, you can't get it wrong. They also offer other dishes apart from Amala that is worth your taste. All at budget friendly cost. Parking space is fairly an issue, but they have their private securities out on the road directing and managing parking space and traffic flow. It's not easily accessible for wheelchair though but good Environment for children, family and friends to eat out. For the cool Amala on the spot experience, it's the place to go.

The food and atmosphere is great, I had their special fried rice and it tasted good. The beef could be bigger. The atmosphere is cool too, great spot for a date, but they need to work on their service, the staff taking orders had an attitude but maybe cause it was a busy day. Other than that, everything else was great. Recommend it.

Just like the Abuja one, Yakoyo Amala, located on Ogunlana Drive in Surulere, is one of Lagos’ most popular spots for authentic Yoruba cuisine, especially amala and abula. The restaurant has built a strong reputation for consistently delicious local meals — soft amala, rich ewedu, flavourful gbegiri, and a wide selection of assorted meats that satisfy both locals and visitors. Many customers praise its generous portions, quick service, and the nostalgic “buka” taste that captures the essence of traditional Nigerian cooking. The environment is clean and well-organised compared to typical local joints, with a unique token-based payment system that helps manage the large number of customers they serve daily. However, because of its popularity, Yakoyo often gets crowded during lunch hours, leading to long queues and a noisy atmosphere. Parking can also be tight. The staff maintain good coordination and ensure customers are attended to promptly. Yakoyo Amala in Surulere remains a go-to destination for lovers of local delicacies.

I’ve always looked forward to eating at Yakoyo, and they’ve never disappointed. Their food is consistently flavorful and satisfying. One scoop of Amala is ₦300, assorted beef is ₦300, Ponmo Ijebu is ₦1000, and bottled water is ₦400. I wasn’t particularly impressed with the Gbegiri—it wasn’t bad, just not my favorite. That said, the overall quality and taste of their food remain excellent.

The staff were kind with me, the service was fast and they have several dishes, the installations are big and clean, the food has good taste, the location is good.