I'm excited about this review because the food was so yummy! Labule, which means ‘in the village’ in Yoruba language, was conceptualized as an idea of a restaurant where local Nigerian dishes are prepared and served with the great local tastes and nuances served in a contemporary setting.Labule offers lovers of Nigerian food a delicious and unique experience by offering real Nigerian local delicacies hitherto only available in local ‘Buka’(canteens) in a cozy and serene environment.
WHO I WENT WITH
I went with my sister, Riwo’s mom, but we left Riwo at home because her ijogbon will not let us eat well but we came along with Tutusco and she behaved herself well clinging to her uncle YomYom. Bobo came along too and you know a family that chop and reviews together, stays together!
Tutosco staring at Uncle Yomyom's plate |
Riwo's mommy waiting happily for the food |
These girls love their jobs! |
HOSPITALITY
It is set up like a normal fast food outlet so you have to go to the till , select what you want and it will be given to you. I met the owner (s) and they were very welcoming and explained to us the concept of Labule. Also the guy that attended to us was very courteous and explained what meal options were available.
LOOKEY FEELY
Labule Restaurant tries to recreate the traditional ambiance in a contemporary setting. You can see mats, horse tail, shekere and other traditional pieces being used as decoration. Loved that. The set up was clean, they have about 3 dinning areas. The first one is where I guess guest would typically dine in. If you have a more intimate event, there's another space you can dine in, that’s where we ate. Then there’s another spot upstairs.
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Where Akara, Ojojo and pap will be sold in the mornings! Correct! |
The room we ate in |
WHAT WE HAD
Some of their delicious offerings are Pounded Yam and Eforiro, Amala with Gbegiri and Ewedu, Fufu with Afang Soup, Eba with Edikaikong, Tuwo with Gbegiri and Ewedu, Semovita with Okro soup and Goat Meat, Jollof Rice with Plantain, Yam Pottage among many other irresistible Nigerian dishes. They also have Nigerian snacks like Dundun, Akara, Ojojo, Asun and Suya.
I had amala, I’v e been dreaming of amala and ewedu since ehn so immediately I got there making a choice was not difficult for me. I also had it with gbegiri, make I talk true, this is my second time eating gbegiri and I loved it. The first time I had it put me off totally. This one make sense. I had kpomo, shaki and beef…halleluyah we can still eat kpomo! Everything was just going down fiam, fiam, fiam.
Oh la la...my food! |
Gbegiri |
My empty plate |
Riwo’s mom had ofada rice and ayamase sauce with snail. I had a spoon of it, and it was yummy. I loved that it came wrapped in the traditional leaves, which always adds some flavour to it. O dun!
Ofada |
Bobo went with Egusi and Amala, they had fufu too if we wanted. Bobo calls fufu loiloi…I don’t know why. Is it a Port Harcourt thing? LOL. I only know it as fufu and akpu. I also tasted Bobo’s Egusi and it was…..delicious! I hope it tastes like that everytime oh…it reminded me of my own Egusi. I like different variations of Egusi soup: Plain runny Egusi. Runny Egusi with vegetable and then thick Egusi with vegetable. My favourite is Egusi to thick gan, with assorted inside. Licks lips in rememberance.
Bobo loves Kunu so when he saw they had it he was very excited to try it out. Compared to one Kunu we bought in Magodo, this was was very very nice, I almost finished the bottle! Bobo has found his new kunu joint. LOL. Meanwhile Riwo’s mom bought pap, aka akamu for Tutusco…she’d been looking for this type. Everybody was happy!!!
DAMAGE DONE
Our meal was complimentary (woohoo) BUT because the food was so good we ordered for some more and paid from our pockets. I ordered Jollof Rice and Beef x 2. Ordered for Ofada rice, about 4 bottles of Kunu and then pap for the smally. The damage done was very nice LOL. Just take a look at the prices! What I loved the most was Buka food at that kain Buka price!
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CONTACT
Labule is located at 42A Ogudu Road, Ogudu GRA Lagos and they are open every day from 9AM – 9PM. They also offer delivery services to neighboring areas such as Ogudu, Ojota, Anthony, Ilupeju, Maryland and Ikeja. Customers can call in for orders on 0809 142 4457.
GIVEAWAY
I loved my experience there that I'd love to send one of you there from my pocket! You can go with anyone you wish to as long as you no chop pass 5k! From the menu you know 5k can buy you a lot, aje yo and takeaway for that matter. LOL. What you need to do is scroll through the menu , leave a comment telling me what you'd like to eat when you get there (you can change mind later) + leave your email + Like Labule on Facebook- www.facebook.com/ LabuleRestaurant.
So simples. You can enter on behalf of someone and gift the experience to them. Oya!
Have a great weekend!
Hello sis Yemmie! Thanks for the offer. I would like Asaro+Efo riro+cowleg+snail with a bottle of kunu. Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteHi sisi yemmie, will love d ofada rice wit snail, and dodo, wit kunu for my mum... Dat her best food.... Heheheh thank you
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Hi sisi yemmie.... All dis food looks yummy.m.. I will love ofada rice, egbin(snail) fish... And kunu, for my mum especially, dat her best food.... Tank u
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SisiYemmie,mere looking at these mouth watery dishes makes me salivate no be small and to think that I pass through that Ogudu Rd where Labule is located without being there for once...Imagine that.When I get ther ,I will like to eat Pounded yam with efo riro,assorted meat and ponmo and wash it down with chilled Kunu.For take away however,Ofada with snail and moinmoin will do just like Riwo's mum.shadeshako@yahoo.ca.Hope to be a lucky winner o!
ReplyDeleteHello Sis Yemmie, My preferred option is Ofada, Plantain and Snail. . Am sure my husband will want same too. And the pap with ginger will be good as takeaway. Thanks
ReplyDeleteSisi ,that place really looks like its named 'in the village'.I will like to eat your order: Amala with gbegiri and ewedu along with pkonmo,shaki and beef.Yam pottage with efo riro will do for take away.adewale_adewole@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWhoop! I love me some food giveaway! Sisi I'll love ojojo to step down (been a long while I had that), then Asaro and efo riro with lotssss os snail and take Ofada rice with moin moin and kunu to go! dammilolang@gmail.com, damilolaogunnupebi@yahoo.com
ReplyDeletechaiii buka food dey make sense ooo abeg i no mind dat amala when i see for ur plate wit ewedu n assorted meat kpomo inclusive.....takeaway ofada rice so i can give it a try ve never tasted it before.....plsssss sisi yemmie i will like to winnnnnn...thank u in anticipation..peacegidigba@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteSisi,I will like to eat Pounded yam with egusi and vegetable along with assorted meat & ponmo with Kunnu.darkuhuru@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteYay Sisi of life!That Labule is really a nice restaurant.I like Buka food and I will go for Ofada rice,efo riro,assorted meat and Kponmo with moinmoin hmmm yummy yummy.My email is adewoye_seun@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteAunty yemmiesisi....Abeg the house dey throwey salute give you......even the house self dey miss you ohhhhhhh... well me I want egusi and pounded yam.....with pepper soup and kunu. We self from the house dey say twuale...... (Nwandos. SIGNATURE.)....OK now my email railsting@gmail.com I dey wait aunty sisiyemmie
ReplyDeleteNot far from my house, will definitely go there when I visit December. Thank u sisi Yemmie for the review
ReplyDeleteHei, if I go there, I will order correct pounded yam to go with that lovely looking egusi. Then that kunu will go with it; the kunu must follow me home sef. Hehe #teamkunulovers. My email address is torpedoezz@gmail.com. Thanks
ReplyDeletelooks nice and the price arent to bad
ReplyDeleteOmg! I really miss Nigerian dishes. The meals all look fresh and yummy. Please sissie, I would love to have everything.😄😄😄. Just ship it to canada😊😊😊😊
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Sisi mi, Na better pounded yam + afang soup with plenty assorted meat o... Den take away Na kunú... queeida@yahoo.com ds Na correct buka o to visit anytym im in lag
ReplyDeleteFinally! A restaurant I have been to! Very lovely place. Their food makes too much sense o! And its still very affordable
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Hehehe, sisi i would love to go there, i would go with my friend kemi and i LOVE food!!! Especially nigerian delicacies. Amala would be my first choice , it has been a while i had it. Really loveee your blog. Okorie.olekanma@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteSisi I'm a corper n serving in yoruba land dnt want to go bk without nt eatg ewedu in a gud place all d ones ve taken r nt well cooked sisi oddyvic2011@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteHello Sisi. I'm glad you loved the place. I hope to go into the food business too because I totally love to cook. I would love to have Wheat and Vegetable soup. Thank you
ReplyDeletemy mouth jez dey water, anyway i'll love pounded yam with veg. nd cowtail. shikenna!
ReplyDeleteTutusco is just your Splitting image in that pic. Wow!
ReplyDeleteChai, 1st time comment..! Food got me so excited o! Loool... Eba and Oha soup o! And assorted + kunu too! Oh yes, I've liked their page too.. Email is nkechiogueri@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteHeloooooooooo! 1st time comment! Whoop whoop!! The look of the food brought me out of my hiding place! Choi!!! I will love to eat Eba and Oha soup o! + that kunu toh badt... ! assorted too.. :) Email address is nkechiogueri@yahoo.com and yes, I've liked their FB page too.. I'm very very serious... looool
ReplyDeleteChai, I feel like flying into Lagos immediately and going to Labule. I would like some kunu, ofada rice, ayamase and pounded yam with ila asepo. My email address is themummyjuggle@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteWao! I love ds. I will like to eat eba with ds correct egusi soup, moi moi then kunu and pap as my takeaway . Tnk you sisi for ds review
ReplyDeleteNice restaurant. i have had their Pounded yam n it is YUMMY, esp bn wrapped in leaf :).
ReplyDeleteYee! Sisi Yemi, I want food toooo! Its a beautiful Monday morning and I wasnt hungry before ooo, then I came here and saw all these!😥 now am as hungry as hell.Choi! What will I have sef if I find myself in Labule...I would probably go with Riwo's moms choice Ofada and snails...that just brings home memories! Plus Sisi Yemi you guys werent been fair, how come everyone ate and Tutusco was just salivating????! Choi! Poor baby, Bobo should have allowed her taste small egusi nah, am sure it couldn't have been too peppery for her.My cute Tutusco😍 Anyways I wont forget the most important part Sisi...my email moohposh@gmail.com we never can tell,I might just be lucky.Heheehee
ReplyDeleteWait!!! What!!! To think i pass this spot every other day without actually knowing what goes on in there....Definitely stopping by for some Labule treat soon...Thanks for the review sisi yemmie!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI want everything mehn. 5k will last me for a week. I want to try gbegiri and amala. Plus ofada rice and stew.....this will be a good welcome back to naija after 7years o..oya I am famzing na so I like food o jare
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ReplyDeleteAll this food is making me hungry.
Ur review made me go there but I kept tasting an after taste in my tongue.could not place it last night after eating theeir jollof rice and I went again today Infact just finishing the amala+ edikaikong.smooth soft fluffy amala.sure tastes nice and there again the after taste.then it hit me.AJINOMOTO.really wish they would stop putting that in their meals! But lovely concept,cheap food+lovly ambience
ReplyDeleteWooow sisi yemmie am very excited u loved their food am a great fan of food too n LABULE is very close to my aus...wish to meet u in person one of this days...
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