Basic Information
Biu - Gujba Rd, Damaturu 620101, Yobe
Restaurant
Groups, university students, tourists, families with children, and solo diners seeking authentic local cuisine in a casual setting.
About This Restaurant
Mama Edo Restaurant is a popular local dining destination in Damaturu offering a diverse menu of Nigerian favorites in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Known for its authentic local cuisine including pounded yam with egusi/ogbono soup, pepper soup, and various rice dishes, the restaurant provides multiple service options from dine-in to delivery. With wheelchair accessibility, ample parking, and options ranging from quick bites to full meals, it caters to both individuals and groups seeking genuine local flavors.
Hours & Schedule
7 am–5 pm
7 am–5 pm
Closed
7 am–5 pm
7 am–5 pm
7 am–5 pm
7 am–5 pm
Sunday
Reservations are recommended for brunch, lunch, and dinner as there's usually a wait. The restaurant is closed on Sundays. Weekdays during standard meal hours tend to be busy with university students and local groups.
Specialties & Services
Authentic Nigerian cuisine including pounded yam with egusi/ogbono soup, pepper soup, and local staples; all-you-can-eat options; halal, vegan, and vegetarian choices; happy-hour food and drinks; catering services; dine-in, takeaway, delivery, and drive-through options.
Amenities & Features
Free parking lot with plenty of spaces available, plus additional free street parking for convenience.
Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted for all transactions.
Wheelchair-accessible car park, seating, and toilet; multiple accessible entry points and facilities throughout the premises.
Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Drive-through, Takeaway, Dine-in
Fireplace, Great dessert, Great tea selection
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining
All you can eat, Halal food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Quick bite, Small plates, Vegan options, Vegetarian options
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service
Toilet
Casual, Cosy, Historic, Trendy, Upmarket
Groups, Tourists, University students
Brunch reservations recommended, Lunch reservations recommended, Reservations required, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait
Good for kids, Kids' menu
Customer Reviews
Review Summary
Customers praise the authentic local food quality, particularly the pounded yam and soups, noting it's good for the area. Reviews mention warm food with good variety but service that can be inconsistent. The family-run atmosphere is noted as both charming and sometimes affecting efficiency.
