Basic Information

Address

Opp. Real Choice Hotel, Yemetu, Ibadan, Oyo 200285, Oyo

Cuisine Type

Restaurant

Target Audience

Groups, university students, tourists, families with children, and solo diners seeking authentic Nigerian cuisine in a casual setting.

About This Restaurant

Thuraya Food Center is a popular casual restaurant in Yemetu, Ibadan, known for its authentic Nigerian cuisine and extensive service options. Offering both indoor and outdoor seating with table service, this trendy spot serves everything from quick bites to full meals throughout the day. With flexible dining options including dine-in, takeaway, and delivery, plus catering services, it's a versatile choice for various dining needs. The restaurant is particularly noted for its hot, freshly prepared food and consistent operating hours, making it a reliable dining destination in the area.

Hours & Schedule

Friday

10 am–10:30 pm

Saturday

10 am–10:30 pm

Sunday

7 am–10:30 pm

Monday

10 am–10:30 pm

Tuesday

10 am–10:30 pm

Wednesday

10 am–10:30 pm

Thursday

10 am–10:30 pm

Closed Days

Sunday Hours

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Best Times to Visit

The restaurant usually has wait times, suggesting peak hours can be busy. Accepts reservations for planning ahead. Extended hours until 10:30 pm daily make it suitable for late dining. Sunday opens earlier at 7 am for breakfast service.

Specialties & Services

Authentic Nigerian dishes including Amala (white/black), eba, fufu, semo, pounded yam, and tuwo. Offers all-you-can-eat options, late-night food, small plates, and quick bites. Services include outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway, delivery, catering, and table service. Popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a kids' menu available.

Amenities & Features

Parking

Free street parking and free parking lot available, but spaces can be somewhat difficult to find during busy periods. Plan for potential parking challenges when visiting.

Payment Methods

Accepts debit cards. Cash payments not specified but commonly accepted in similar establishments.

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible seating available. Toilet facilities on premises. Street parking and parking lot available free of charge, though finding a space can be somewhat difficult.

Service options

Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in

Popular for

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining

Offerings

All you can eat, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates

Dining options

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

Amenities

Toilet

Atmosphere

Casual, Trendy

Crowd

Groups, Tourists, University students

Planning

Usually a wait, Accepts reservations

Children

Good for kids, Kids' menu

Customer Reviews

Review Summary

Customers consistently praise the quality and affordability of the amala, noting it as a go-to spot in Ibadan. Reviews highlight the wide variety of traditional dishes, consistently hot food, and extended operating hours. Many mention it as one of the best canteens in Ibadan with salivating food varieties. Typical spending ranges from ₦2,000 to ₦5,000 for a satisfying meal.

Customer Reviews

"The amala is good and affordable at ₦200 per scoop and meat is ₦ 500 per piece, goat meat( Ofure) is ₦ 3,000. The rice is ₦ 500 per scoop though looks small in my opinion. Overall it's a very good place to eat. Spend an average of ₦ 2,000 - ₦ 5,000 and you will have a very good meal."

"My Go-to amala spot in Ibadan. I like the fact that they are always opened and food is always hot."

"One of the best canteens in Ibadan! The varieties of food available is salivating. For morsels- Amala (white/black), eba, fufu, semo, pounded yam and a separate place for Tuwo. …"