Basic Information

Address

2H5H+WV5, Giginyu, Kano 700213, Kano

Cuisine Type

Restaurant

Target Audience

Families with children, groups of friends, solo diners, customers seeking traditional cuisine, those requiring halal food options, vegan and vegetarian diners, breakfast and dessert lovers

About This Restaurant

Al-Arabia Restaurant is a popular dining destination in Kano offering authentic traditional cuisine in a casual, cosy atmosphere with historic charm. Open daily from 8 am to 8 pm, the restaurant serves a wide variety of halal dishes including breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. With extensive offerings from all-you-can-eat selections to vegan and vegetarian choices, Al-Arabia provides table service, outdoor seating, and multiple dining options including takeaway and delivery. The restaurant is particularly noted for its great desserts, excellent tea selection, and welcoming fireplace ambiance.

Hours & Schedule

Friday

8 am–8 pm

Saturday

8 am–8 pm

Sunday

8 am–8 pm

Monday

8 am–8 pm

Tuesday

8 am–8 pm

Wednesday

8 am–8 pm

Thursday

8 am–8 pm

Closed Days

Sunday Hours

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Best Times to Visit

The restaurant can get busy during peak hours, so visiting during off-peak times may provide a more relaxed experience. Reservations are recommended to ensure seating availability. The consistent daily hours from 8 am to 8 pm offer flexibility for breakfast, lunch, or dinner visits.

Specialties & Services

Traditional Nigerian cuisine, Halal food, All-you-can-eat options, Great desserts and tea selection, Happy-hour food and drinks, Late-night food, Vegan and vegetarian options, Catering services, Breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner dining, Outdoor seating with fireplace ambiance

Amenities & Features

Parking

Free parking available with both street parking and a dedicated parking lot at no charge. Ample parking options make visiting convenient for customers.

Payment Methods

Accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for convenient and flexible payment options.

Accessibility

Fully wheelchair accessible including car park, entrance, seating, and toilet facilities. The restaurant offers multiple accessibility options for customers with mobility needs.

Service options

Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in

Highlights

Fireplace, Great dessert, Great tea selection

Popular for

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Offerings

All you can eat, Coffee, Halal food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options

Dining options

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service

Amenities

Toilet

Atmosphere

Casual, Cosy, Historic

Crowd

Groups

Planning

Reservations required, Accepts reservations

Children

Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Customers praise the restaurant for its variety of traditional dishes, good service, and welcoming staff who maintain positive attitudes even during busy periods. Reviewers note the restaurant reminds them of similar establishments with special fixed-price packages. Some mention it can get rowdy at times, but overall appreciate the home-like atmosphere and quality service during peak hours.

Customer Reviews

"Al arabia Restaurant There're many traditional dishes that you will like to try See you soooooooooooooooooon........................................................"

"Al-Arabia restaurant is one of the best in the vicinity, with varieties. The service is good. All the staff are always willing to serve you. I have never seen any sign of complaints by the staff or customers even during the peak hours. You’ll always be at home!"

"They remind me of Al-Amir Restaurant because of their similar package called "special" comprising of a variety at a fixed price. They have other dishes including masa. There is a smoothie and gas meat guy outside. It gets rowdy sometimes."