Basic Information
Minanata, Sokoto 840283, Sokoto
Restaurant
Groups, tourists, solo diners, families with children (kids' menu available), and customers seeking authentic local cuisine. Appeals to those looking for casual dining experiences for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
About This Restaurant
Yakoyo Restaurant is a popular dining destination in Sokoto, offering a casual yet trendy atmosphere with historic charm. Open daily from 8 am to 11 pm, this restaurant serves authentic local cuisine including a wide selection of traditional dishes like tuwon shinkafa, amala, semo, and ewedu with gbegiri. Featuring multiple service options including dine-in, delivery, takeaway, and drive-through, Yakoyo provides a versatile dining experience perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With all-you-can-eat options, halal food, and happy-hour specials, it's a go-to spot for authentic Nigerian cuisine in a welcoming environment.
Hours & Schedule
8 am–11 pm
8 am–11 pm
8 am–11 pm
8 am–11 pm
8 am–11 pm
8 am–11 pm
8 am–11 pm
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The restaurant typically experiences wait times, suggesting it can get busy during peak dining hours. Since they're open from 8 am to 11 pm daily, visiting during off-peak hours (mid-afternoon or late evening) may result in shorter wait times. Accepts reservations to help plan your visit.
Specialties & Services
Authentic Nigerian cuisine including traditional swallows (tuwon shinkafa, amala, semo, dawa), ewedu with gbegiri, white rice, jollof rice, beans, yam dishes, and salads. Offers all-you-can-eat options, halal food, happy-hour food and drinks, quick bites, small plates, and catering services. Multiple service options including table service, delivery, drive-through, takeaway, and dine-in.
Amenities & Features
Free parking options include both a dedicated parking lot and free street parking, providing ample parking availability for customers.
Accepts debit cards as the primary payment method. Cash acceptance is not specified.
Wheelchair-accessible toilet available. Free parking lot and free street parking provided. The establishment accepts reservations and offers drive-through service for added convenience.
Delivery, Drive-through, Takeaway, Dine-in
Fireplace
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining
All you can eat, Halal food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Quick bite, Small plates
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Table service
Toilet
Casual, Historic, Trendy
Groups, Tourists
Accepts reservations, Usually a wait
Good for kids, Kids' menu
Customer Reviews
Review Summary
Customers consistently praise the quality of food, particularly highlighting the excellent traditional swallows and the ewedu with gbegiri. Reviewers note the wide selection of authentic dishes and commend the good customer service. The restaurant is recognized as one of the best in Sokoto for traditional cuisine.
