Ibadan has a good range of places to eat, from fast food chains to local bukas (inexpensive eateries serving home-style Nigerian food). The local cuisine leans heavily on Yoruba staples like amala, pounded yam, and soups.
Mr. Biggs
A popular Nigerian fast food chain with several locations in Ibadan. Good for quick meals: meat pies, donuts, chicken dishes, and local options like asaro (yam porridge) and fried plantain. Affordable and reliable.
Big Treats
Two locations in Ibadan, one on Alaafin Avenue in Oluyo Estate and another in Bodija. Serves both local and international dishes including pasta, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, and seafood.
Tantalizers
Another well-known Nigerian chain with seven branches in Ibadan. A favorite hangout among locals, serving salads, chips, chicken dishes, and burgers. Casual and inexpensive.
Bisi Restaurant
A step up from the fast food options, located in Kakanfo Inn on Nihinlola Street, Ring Road. Serves Indian, European, American, and Nigerian cuisine in a more formal sit-down setting.