Basic Information
755X+94C, Isolo St, Akure 340110, Ondo
African restaurant
Primarily serves groups, university students, and tourists. The restaurant is family-friendly with good options for kids and appeals to solo diners as well. The atmosphere attracts both casual diners and those seeking a more upmarket experience for African cuisine.
About This Restaurant
Iya Saheed Alamala Restaurant is a popular African restaurant in Akure, known for serving authentic local cuisine in a comfortable, welcoming environment. With a 3.9-star rating from over 160 reviews, this establishment offers a diverse dining experience featuring traditional dishes like their highly-praised Amala. The restaurant provides multiple service options including dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and even drive-through convenience. Open daily with extended 24-hour service on Sundays, it caters to various dining needs from quick bites to full meals in a casual yet trendy atmosphere.
Hours & Schedule
8 am–9 pm
8 am–9 pm
Open 24 hours
8 am–9 pm
8 am–9 pm
8 am–9 pm
8 am–9 pm
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Accepts reservations but usually has a wait, suggesting popularity during peak dining hours. Sunday offers 24-hour service for flexible visiting times. Evenings and weekends likely experience higher traffic. Weekday afternoons may offer shorter wait times for those seeking a quicker dining experience.
Specialties & Services
Specializes in authentic African and local Nigerian dishes, particularly renowned for their Amala. Offers all-you-can-eat options, late-night food, small plates, and quick bites. Services include table service, catering, drive-through, delivery, takeaway, and dine-in. Dining options cover breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner with comfortable seating arrangements.
Amenities & Features
Free street parking and free parking lot available, though finding a space is described as somewhat difficult. Visitors should allow extra time for parking during busy periods. The drive-through option provides an alternative for those preferring not to park.
Accepts debit cards. Cash payments are commonly accepted in similar establishments though not explicitly specified. No credit card payments mentioned in available information.
Wheelchair-accessible toilet available. The restaurant offers multiple access options including drive-through service for enhanced convenience. While parking is available, finding spaces can be somewhat challenging during busy periods.
Delivery, Drive-through, Takeaway, Dine-in
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining
All you can eat, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Table service
Toilet
Casual, Trendy, Upmarket
Groups, Tourists, University students
Accepts reservations, Usually a wait
Good for kids
Customer Reviews
Review Summary
Customers consistently praise the comfortable seating, excellent food quality, and clean environment. The Amala is frequently mentioned as one of the best in town. Reviewers highlight the wonderful staff, neat surroundings, and recent upgrades to the facility. Many express intentions to return regularly, with some noting they 'cleaned their plate and still wanted more'.
