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What to order
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Palm Wine
Recommended for being amazing, fresh, chilled, and sweet. Reviewers specifically praised it as a standout drink alongside the food.
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Asun Rice
Mentioned as 'the best around Futa,' with a reviewer saying they loved it and would keep coming back for it.
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Jollof Rice
Praised for being smoky and delicious, with one reviewer rating it as a 10/10.
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Isi-Ewu
Listed among dishes a repeat customer found very delicious and memorable enough to keep returning for.
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Dried Fish Pepper
Recommended because a reviewer said it was delicious and part of a meal they enjoyed enough to return for multiple times.
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Catfish Pepper Soup
Called 'the best' by a reviewer, making it a specific standout version of the pepper soup.
Details
Location
Shammall Mall, Futa South Gate, opp. 2nd Gaint IBK Filling Station, Akure, Ondo, NG
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
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| Tuesday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 2 to 10 PM |
About Africana (Tastetables_Africana)
Africana is a restaurant in Akure, Ondo, serving a casual dining experience with restaurant service, bar offerings, and options for dine-in, takeout, delivery, and outdoor seating. Reviewers consistently praise the pepper soup, palm wine, hospitality, and overall ambiance, with several also mentioning hot, freshly served meals and good service. The place is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, and it also offers breakfast, brunch, and late-night food.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Drive-through
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Live music
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- All you can eat
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is Africana known for?
Africana is best known for its pepper soup, especially the catfish pepper soup, which reviewers repeatedly describe as amazing and among the best around Futa. Palm wine is another standout, and people also mention the place for its top-notch hospitality and chill ambiance.
What dishes are most recommended at Africana?
Reviewers most often recommend the pepper soup, especially catfish pepper soup, along with Asun Rice and the smoky jollof. The food is also described as hot, delicious, and affordable, which comes up alongside praise for the service.
What is the atmosphere like at Africana?
Africana has a casual, chill atmosphere with live music and sports available, plus outdoor seating and a bar onsite. It is described as family-friendly and good for groups, but it also fits solo dining because the setting is relaxed and service is reported as swift.
Is Africana good value, and what is the price range?
Africana is listed in the ₦1–10,000 price range, and reviewers specifically call the food affordable. That makes it a budget-friendly option for dishes like pepper soup, jollof, and Asun Rice in Akure.
How is the service and when is Africana a good place to visit?
Reviews repeatedly mention top-notch customer service, hospitality, and swift delivery, so it stands out for service as much as for food. It is set up for lunch, dinner, and late-night food, and it accepts reservations if you want to plan ahead.
Is parking available at Africana (Tastetables_Africana)?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking is available.
Is Africana (Tastetables_Africana) kid-friendly?
Yes, Africana (Tastetables_Africana) is good for kids.
