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  • Restaurants in VI: Seven Spots to Visit on a ₦15K Budget

    Restaurants in VI: Seven Spots to Visit on a ₦15K Budget

    New restaurant spots spring up on the island almost every ten market days and finding the best restaurants in VI can become a chore because you’re spoilt for choices.

    However, if you’re on a budget and looking to justify your spending, this list has some restaurants that deserve to get your coins.

    You’ll get your money’s worth, we promise.

    Nok By Alara

    Restaurants in VI: Seven spots to visit on a ₦15K Budget

    Source: Nok by Alara

    If you fancy an experience at a contemporary high-end African restaurant in VI with a bougie-edge to it, this is your spot. Bonus point: They also have a boutique store where you can shop high-end fashion and interior decor pieces.

    Source: Instagram (@NokbyAlara)

    Address: 12A Akin Olugbade St, Victoria Island 106104, Lagos

    Menu: Abula, suya crusted steak, ewa aganyin, plantain pancakes with braised oxtail, snail bruschetta, fried rice, etc

    Average spend: ₦10 – ₦15k per head

    Perks: Walk-ins, takeout, outdoor garden, family-friendly.

    Average customer rating: 4 stars

    Oceans5 By Riviera

    Restaurants in VI: Seven spots to visit on a ₦15K Budget

    Source: Riviera Suites

    This is your spot if you’re looking for good food and Instagram-worthy pictures. You’ll also get a fine dining experience that won’t destroy your pocket.

    Source: Instagram (@oceans5byriviera)

    Menu: Savory steak with creamy mashed potatoes, sushi spread, peri peri chicken skewers, grilled shrimp tacos.

    Address: 20 Elsie Femi Pearse St, Victoria Island

    Average spend: ₦10k – ₦15k per head

    Perks: Family friendly, Sunday buffet, walk-ins, parking.

    Average customer rating: 4.5 stars

    Bungalow restaurant

    Source: Navi

    If you’re looking to take your taste buds on an exciting journey, Bungalow’s the right spot. It’s one of those restaurants in VI that you’ll love if you like sushi and love to try new things. They also offer Mexican and American cuisines.

    Restaurants in VI: Seven spots to visit on a ₦15K Budget

    Source: Instagram (@bungalowrestaurant)

    Address: Plot 1296 Akin Adesola Street Victoria Island, Lagos 74278 Nigeria

    Menu: Grilled salmon with Nigerian fried rice, Buffalo Tortilla chips, Mexican salad, Spaghetti Bolognese, rice and chicken curry, steak and chips.

    Average spend: ₦10k- ₦15k

    Perks: Live music show, takeout, group and family-friendly.

    Average customer rating: 4 stars

    Z Kitchen

    Source: ZKitchen

    Z Kitchen easily ranks among the best restaurants in VI and a trial will convince and not confuse you, or what’s that thing they say?

    Source: Instagram (@zkitchen)

    Address: Branch: 19 Saka Tinubu St, Victoria Island 106104, Lagos.

    Menu: Salmon platter, cheese platter, feta bake dip, truffle and cheese roll, eggplant bravas, buttermilk chicken and biscuits, crispy prawn rolls, prawn cocktail, beef sliders, etc

    Average spend: ₦15k per head.

    Perks: Dine-in, takeout, group friendly, smoking patio, bar.

    Average customer rating: 4.5 stars

    Hans and Rene

    Restaurants in VI: Seven spots to visit on a ₦15K Budget

    Got a sweet tooth and FanYogo isn’t quite hitting the spot?  You can indulge all your ice-cream/gelato cravings at this spot and will. You should make a stop, especially if you have little ones.

    Source: Instagram (@hansandrene)

    Address: 1a Ozumba Mbadiwe Ave, Victoria Island, Radisson Blue Hotel premises, Lagos.

    Menu: Peanut butter jelly gelato, black forest gelato, pistachio macarons, sticky toffee pudding, cake slices, etc.

    Average spend: ₦5k – ₦15k

    Perks: Take-out, family-friendly, delivery.

    Average customer rating: 4.5 stars

    Yellow Chilli

    Source: Nightlife NG

    You want to have an amplified version of your everyday Nigerian staple? Yellow Chilli should be on your radar. No, we mean it.

    Restaurants in VI: Seven spots to visit on a ₦15K Budget

    Source: Instagram (@yellowchilling)

    Address: 27, Oju-olobun close, off Bishop Oluwole Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    Menu: Chicken pepper soup, goatmeat pepper soup, oil bean salad, jollof rice fiesta, yam pottage special, peanut chicken, goat curry.

    Average spend: ₦5k –₦15k

    Perks: Vegetarian-friendly, take-out, delivery.

    Craft Lagos

    Source: HightableAfrica

    Nestled at the top floor of Mega Plaza, Craft Lagos is an open-space restaurant run by couple: Tarek and Lou Baker.  It’s one of the treasures of the island; their carrot juice is to die for.

    Restaurants in VI: Seven spots to visit on a ₦15K Budget

    Source: Instagram (@craftlagos)

    Address: 14 Idowu Martins St, Victoria Island 106104, Lagos

    Menu: Goat cheese salad, roasted salmon with herbs, steak, chicken avocado sandwich, chicken pesto pasta, cold-pressed juice etc

    Average spend: ₦15k per head

    Perks: Breakfast buffet, group friendly, PoS.

    Average customer rating: 4 stars

    PS: Craft Gourmet is currently under renovation.

    Adeyinka Odutuyo

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  • Everything We Know About the Fire Outbreak in Victoria Island

    Everything We Know About the Fire Outbreak in Victoria Island

    Earlier today on November 1, 2022, a fire broke out in Victoria Island (VI), Lagos State, claiming multiple lives. Here’s what we know so far.

    Where did it happen?

    A video footage posted on Twitter showed the epicentre of the fire to be a building under construction close to Keystone Bank on Eletu Ogabi Street, off Adeola Odeku Street in VI. The fire destroyed many vehicles, including a police car, parked in front of the building.

    When did it happen?

    Residents around the area saw black smoke surrounding the high rise building around 10:05 a.m. so there’s reason to believe it must have happened just a few minutes before.

    What’s the death toll? 

    Eyewitnesses have reported online that at least six people lost their lives in the fire. While we’re yet to confirm official figures, videos online show some bodies being pulled away from the fire. According to NewsWire, at least nine people were injured.

    The Lagos State Police Command also confirmed that people died but didn’t provide a figure. No officers lost their lives despite a police car also spotted burning in front of the affected building.

    Where were the firefighters?

    Eyewitnesses reported that Lagos State firefighters arrived late at the scene, but they eventually showed up to combat the fire.

    We’ll bring you up to speed with the latest developments as soon as we have them.

    Stephen Agwaibor

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  • These Other Areas in Lagos Are Also at the Risk of Flooding

    These Other Areas in Lagos Are Also at the Risk of Flooding

    A few weeks after the Lagos State government warned residents of some areas about floods, new areas are also now at risk.

    [Image source: PM News Nigeria]

    Which areas are affected?

    The Lagos State government has placed residents of these areas on notice:

    • Victoria Island
    • Lekki
    • Ikoyi
    • Epe
    • Badagry

    ALSO READ: These Areas in Lagos Are at the Risk of Flooding

    What’s the government saying?

    The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tunji Bello, said the areas may be affected because of the Lagos lagoon. Water in the lagoon has reached its highest level and is now threatening to spill over into these areas. The government expects the floods to cause a mess in the streets and major roads of the affected areas.

    What’s the government doing?

    According to Bello, the government is currently draining water channels across the state and constructing new ones. There’s also a quick response Emergency Flood Abatement Gang set up to free up manholes that may cause blockage.

    What should affected Lagosians do?

    [Image source: Punch Newspapers]

    The commissioner advised Lagosians in the affected areas to do these three things:


    1. Monitor incidental rains regularly

    2. Desist from dumping refuse in the drains 

    3. Clean their tertiary drains regularly.

    ALSO READ: How to Protect Your Health in a Flooding Crisis, According to WHO

    Chiamaka Dike

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