Basic Information

Address

Awka 420107, Anambra

Cuisine Type

Restaurant

Target Audience

Groups, tourists, solo diners, families with children, locals and visitors seeking authentic Nigerian dining experiences

About This Restaurant

Oku Ji is a popular restaurant in Awka offering an authentic Nigerian dining experience with a focus on local delicacies. Open daily from 12-6 pm, this casual and cosy establishment serves tasty, pocket-friendly meals in a traditionally decorated setting. The restaurant provides both dine-in and takeaway options, featuring small plates, quick bites, and alcohol including traditional palm wine. With its trendy atmosphere and table service, Oku Ji is perfect for enjoying native cuisine in a welcoming environment.

Hours & Schedule

Friday

12–6 pm

Saturday

12–6 pm

Sunday

12–6 pm

Monday

12–6 pm

Tuesday

12–6 pm

Wednesday

12–6 pm

Thursday

12–6 pm

Closed Days

Sunday Hours

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Best Times to Visit

Open consistently from 12-6 pm daily. Since they accept reservations, booking ahead is recommended for groups. The restaurant caters to both lunch and dinner crowds throughout their operating hours.

Specialties & Services

Authentic Nigerian cuisine, local delicacies, traditional palm wine, small plates, quick bites, lunch and dinner service, dine-in and takeaway options, catering services, table service, accepts reservations

Amenities & Features

Parking

Free parking options include street parking and a dedicated parking lot at no charge, providing convenient access for visitors.

Payment Methods

Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted, offering flexible payment options for customers.

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible toilet available. The establishment is generally accessible with amenities designed to accommodate various needs.

Service options

Takeaway, Dine-in

Popular for

Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Offerings

Alcohol, Quick bite, Small plates

Dining options

Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Table service

Amenities

Toilet

Atmosphere

Casual, Cosy, Trendy

Crowd

Groups, Tourists

Planning

Accepts reservations

Children

Good for kids

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Customers consistently praise the authentic native atmosphere, tasty and affordable food, excellent palm wine, good service, and traditional decor. Many reviewers express intentions to return and recommend it for local delicacy enthusiasts.

Customer Reviews

"I love the fact that everything is native there from the food to the decor. It gives it a more authentic look which makes it more special. Their food is very tasty and pocket friendly. Must visit again."

"Love love love it here! Good food, good palm wine, good music, good service. Will definitely visit whenever I’m in Awka."

"A place to be if you enjoy local delicacies."