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Discover the rich and authentic flavours of Africa with our freshly prepared Afro-Nigerian dishes, made using quality ingredients, traditional recipes and bold spices. At Amara’s Kitchen, our menu brings together some of the most loved Afro-Nigerian favourites, from comforting rice dishes to flavourful soups and satisfying sides.

Whether you are visiting our Afro-Nigerian restaurant in Leicester for an evening meal with family and friends, or using our private dinner parties and celebrations services, there is something on our menu for everyone who enjoys delicious homemade food full of flavour.

All recipes have been passed down from mother to daughter – a truly family affair of nothing but good food. Take a look through our menu and enjoy the true taste of Afro-Nigerian cuisine at Amara’s Kitchen.

Drinks Menu

Fanta

£4

Coke

£4

Sprite

£4

Malta Guinness

£4

Can drink

£2

Apple juice

£3

Orange juice

£3

Lemonade

£3

Jug of juice

£5

Redbull

£3.50

Still Water

£1.50

Sparkling water

£1.50

Small beers

£4

Big beers

£7

Smirnoff Ice

£4

Origin small

£6

Big Origin

£7

Heineken

£5.50

White

£20

Red

£20

Rose

£20

Glass of wine

£6

Jack Daniel

£70

Courvoisier

£70

Remy Martins

£70

Martell

£70

Hennessey

£70

Red label

£60

Black label

£60

Spirit single shots

£4

Food Menu

Puff Puff x10

£5

Meat pie

£4

Spicy pomo

£10

Spicy Pomo (or Peppered Ponmo) is a popular Nigerian delicacy made by stewing boiled cow skin (ponmo) in a rich, spicy tomato and Scotch bonnet pepper sauce. It is seasoned with onions, garlic, stock cubes and fried until flavorful, and served as a snack or accompaniment to rice, yam, or plantain

Spicy goat meat

£15

Spicy suya

£16

Suya is a popular Nigerian street food consisting of skewered, grilled meat—usually beef, chicken, or offal—coated in a spicy, nutty peanut mixture. It is typically grilled over open flames and served with raw sliced onions, tomatoes, and extra spice

Chicken wings

£5

Okpa

£6

Small Tilapia

£12

with yam or plantain

Medium Tilapia

£18

with yam or plantain

Large Tilapia

£25

with yam or plantain

Spicy Cat fish

£20

with yam or plantain

Bream fish

£15

with yam or plantain

Jollof rice

£15

With plantain, fish, turkey or chicken Jollof rice is a vibrant West African dish centered on a rich, blended tomato-pepper stew and rice. Key ingredients include long-grain parboiled rice, plum tomatoes, red bell peppers, Scotch bonnet peppers (or habanero), onions, garlic, ginger, tomato paste, vegetable oil, curry powder, dried thyme, and chicken or vegetable stock

Fried rice

£17

With plantain, fish, turkey or chicken Nigerian fried rice is a vibrant, savory dish made with long-grain parboiled or basmati rice, seasoned with curry powder, thyme, and rich chicken or beef stock. Key ingredients include mixed vegetables (carrots, green beans, peas, sweetcorn), green bell peppers, spring onions, and shrimps

Beans porridge with plantain or yam

£16

Gizdodo

£13

Gizdodo is a popular Nigerian dish combining fried chicken gizzards ("giz") and fried ripe plantains ("dodo") in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce, often served as a side dish with rice or as a party appetizer (small chops). It's a flavorful mix of savory and sweet, with a spicy kick from chili peppers

Coconut rice

£16

Essential ingredients for classic, fluffy coconut rice include long-grain rice (such as Jasmine or Basmati), full-fat coconut milk for richness, and water. Common additions to enhance flavor include salt, and aromatics like (efirin/nchuanwu). Some recipes also incorporate coconut oil

Native rice

£18

Native rice (or Iwuk Edesi/Concoction Rice) is a savory Nigerian dish characterized by red palm oil, smoked fish, and fermented locust beans. Key ingredients include rice, palm oil, locust beans (iru), smoked fish, dried prawns, crayfish, habanero peppers, onions, scent leaves (efirin/nchuanwu)

Native Spaghetti

£15

Nigerian Native Spaghetti is a savory, palm oil-based pasta dish cooked with smoked fish, cow skin (pomo), locust beans, and fresh peppers. It is often described as a, "native jollof" that delivers a smoky, deeply savory, and spicy flavor compared to tomato-based pasta. The dish is garnished with scent leaves, which provide a distinct, aromatic flavor

Egg fried Rice with any protein

£15

Plantain

£4

Yam chips

£4.50

Chips

£2

Sweet potato

£3

Moi moi

£4

Moin moin! Moin Moin (or Moi Moi) is a popular, protein-rich Nigerian savory bean pudding made from blended black-eyed peas, onions, peppers, and spices. It is steamed or baked in leaves, tins, or ramekins to a firm, smooth consistency and often features additions like boiled eggs, fish, or crayfish

Coleslaw or salad

£2

Egusi soup

£15

Egusi soup is a rich, thickened West African stew primarily made from ground melon seeds (egusi), red palm oil, leafy greens, and assorted meats or fish. It is a staple in Nigerian cuisine, featuring a distinct nutty flavor, often incorporating crayfish, locust beans, and hot peppers

Okra soup with assorted

£18

Okro soup is a nutrient-dense, slimy Nigerian/West African soup made primarily with freshly chopped or blended okra, red palm oil, and various proteins. Key ingredients include assorted meat (beef, cow skin/ponmo, tripe), smoked fish, stockfish, ground crayfish, locust beans (Ogiri), peppers (scotch bonnet), and leafy vegetables

Bitter Leaf Soup

£15

Bitter leaf soup (Ofe Onugbu) requires thoroughly washed bitter leaves, a thickener (traditionally pounded cocoyam), assorted meats, and palm oil. Key components include stockfish, dry fish, crayfish, pepper, and seasoning. It is a traditional Nigerian dish often prepared with ogiri (fermented locust beans) for deep flavor.

Oha soup

£18

Oha soup (Ofe Oha) is a traditional Nigerian soup from the Southeast, characterized by torn Oha leaves, a thickener, and rich proteins. Essential ingredients include fresh Oha leaves, coco yam (as a thickener), red palm oil, assorted meat (goat meat, beef, shaki), smoked fish, stockfish, ground crayfish, ogiri (fermented locust beans), and yellow habanero pepper

Vegetables soup

£18

Nigerian vegetable soup is a nutrient-dense dish made primarily with fluted pumpkin leaves (Ugu), water leaves, or spinach. Essential ingredients include assorted meats (beef, goat, shaki), smoked/dried fish, palm oil, ground crayfish, locust beans (Ogiri), and a pepper mix (scotch bonnet, onions

Ogbono soup

£17

Ogbono soup is a nutrient-rich Nigerian "draw soup" made from ground African mango seeds (Irvingia gabonensis), palm oil, and assorted proteins. Essential ingredients include ground ogbono seeds, assorted meat (beef, cow skin/ponmo, tripe/shaki), palm oil, dried fish/stockfish, crayfish, locust beans (ogiri), vegetables (ugu or spinach), and spices

Ofe nsala

£18

Ofe Nsala (Nigerian White Soup) is a delicacy from Southeastern Nigeria known for its light, non-oily broth thickened with yam, traditionally served with pounded yam. Key ingredients include fresh catfish, smoked fish, stockfish, thickener (boiled and pounded yam), aromatic spices (uziza seeds, ehuru/calabash nutmeg), and scented leaves (utazi or uziza)

Sadza with Vegetables sauce and any protein

£16

Extra Swallow

Semo, Garri, poundo, sadza

£5 each

Isi Ewu

£20

Isi Ewu (Nigerian spicy goat head) is a traditional Igbo delicacy made by mixing tenderized goat head with a savory, curdled palm oil sauce. Key ingredients include goat head, potash (akanwu) or ngu, palm oil, ehuru (calabash nutmeg), and utazi leaves. It is garnished with fresh onions and peppers.

Nkwobi

£15

Nkwobi is a popular Nigerian delicacy from the Igbo region, consisting of cooked cow foot (or other meats) mixed into a thick, spicy palm oil sauce. Key ingredients include cow foot, palm oil, edible potash (akanwu) to curdle the oil, fermented oil bean (ugba), calabash nutmeg (ehuru), crayfish, peppers, and utazi leaves

Abacha with Pomo or fish

£15

Abacha (African Salad) requires dried, shredded cassava (abacha), fermented oil bean (ugba), red palm oil, potash (akanwu), and potash-activated creamy sauce, flavored with crayfish, locust beans (ogiri), ground calabash nutmeg (ehu/ehuru), scotch bonnet pepper, onions, and stock cubes. Key garnishes include garden eggs, utazi leaves, and fried fish or smoked fish/stockfish.

Ugba and fish with cooked or roasted yam

£20

Akara with Akamu

£15

Akara (bean cakes) and Akamu (fermented corn pap) are a classic Nigerian breakfast. Akara requires peeled black-eyed beans, onions, peppers (scotch bonnet), salt, and vegetable oil for frying. Akamu is made from fermented corn starch (white, yellow, or guinea corn), water.

Jollof rice

£7

With plantain, fish, turkey or chicken

Fried rice

£8

With plantain, fish, turkey or chicken

Chicken wings

£6

with yam, plantain, or chips

Egusi soup

£10

Okra soup with assorted

£11

Bitter Leaf Soup

£10

Oha soup

£11

Vegetables soup

£11

Ogbono soup

£11

Ofe nsala

£10