The Story of Suya: West Africa's Greatest Street Food

Walk through any Nigerian city after sundown and you'll smell it before you see it: the smoke and the pepper of suya. This grilled, spiced meat originated with the Hausa people of northern Nigeria. The signature spice blend — "yaji" — is a closely guarded family recipe in many homes: ground peanuts, ginger, cloves, garlic, and chili working in concert with salt and a touch of bouillon. At Ufondu Kitchen, our Special Beef Suya is hand-cut, marinated, grilled to order, and finished with fresh onion, tomato, and a dust of yaji. Eat it the right way: with your hands, with a cold drink, and with friends. Tip: pair it with our Lagos Old Fashioned at the bar.