Basic Information

Address

22 Barracks Rd, Akim Qua Town, Calabar 540281, Cross River

Cuisine Type

African restaurant

Target Audience

Groups, solo diners, families with children, and anyone seeking authentic Nigerian meals for lunch or dinner.

About This Restaurant

Hot Pot, Amala and more is a popular African restaurant located on Barracks Road in Calabar, celebrated for its authentic Nigerian cuisine. With a 4.3-star rating from numerous satisfied customers, this casual dining spot offers a welcoming, airy environment perfect for enjoying well-priced, delicious meals. The restaurant specializes in traditional dishes like Amala, Afang soup, Edikang Ikong, and more, served in a clean and serene setting. It provides excellent table service and is a favored destination for both lunch and dinner, making it a top choice for anyone seeking a genuine taste of local flavors.

Hours & Schedule

Friday

8 am–8 pm

Saturday

8 am–8 pm

Sunday

Closed

Monday

8 am–8 pm

Tuesday

8 am–8 pm

Wednesday

8 am–8 pm

Thursday

8 am–8 pm

Closed Days

Sunday

Best Times to Visit

Open from 8 am to 8 pm, Monday to Saturday. The restaurant is closed on Sundays. It is popular for lunch and dinner, so these are typically the busier periods.

Specialties & Services

Authentic Nigerian cuisine including Amala, Afang soup, Vegetable soup (Edikang Ikong), Eba, Semo, Ewedu, and Gbegri. Services include dine-in table service, takeaway, and catering. Popular for quick bites and small plates.

Amenities & Features

Parking

Convenient and free parking is available, with both a free parking lot and free street parking provided for customers.

Payment Methods

Accepts debit cards. Cash payments are also likely accepted, though not explicitly stated.

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible toilet available. The premises are generally accessible for diners.

Service options

Takeaway, Dine-in

Popular for

Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Offerings

Quick bite, Small plates

Dining options

Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Table service

Amenities

Toilet

Atmosphere

Casual

Crowd

Groups

Planning

Accepts reservations

Children

Good for kids

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Customers consistently praise the restaurant for having some of the best Amala in Calabar, describing the food as delicious, well-priced, and finger-licking good. Reviews highlight the pleasant and efficient staff, neat and airy environment, clean facilities, and great table service. The serene and spacious atmosphere is also frequently commended.

Customer Reviews

"Great Amala joint, probably the best in Calabar.......good food and well priced....will definitely reach again"

"From the steaming hot, delicious amala to the most pleasant staff, neat and airy environment, it has become my no 1 spot for meals. Even the gents was very neat …"

"A very cool environment, serene and very well spacious. We had a sumptuous plate of Afang soup with eba and also a plate of Vegetable soup (Edikang Ikong) with Semo. Table service was great and food was finger licking. I hope to visit soon to have a taste of Amala, Ewedu and Gbegri."