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I was really looking forward to this event, seeing how I had never tried Nigerian food. I was glad this event was scheduled on a weekend when traffic wouldn't be as horrendous since this event was on the far west side of town. By the time I arrived the interior seating was filled. I joined a few at one of the outside tables. The weather was nice that day. I wasn't able to catch most of the owner's speech, but I could tell she had a lot of passion for creating healing cooking. We were treated to rounds of tasty samples. The goat soup was so spicy, I wasn't expecting it. Luckily that was the spiciest item of the session. The wings were absolutely delicious and a favorite amongst our table. I was also delighted to try fufu for the first time. Everything was cooked so well. It was so thoughtful to include dessert.
What a treat to be able to attend this intimate event :) The owner, Toyin, was so sweet and accommodating. She was soooo generous with food portions - we got to try a a large variety of menu items! My favorites include the chicken wings and the peri peri chicken. I've always wanted to try fufu and I finally did this past Sunday! I loved learning about the significance of their restaurant and trying Nigerian food for the first time. This event was far, but worth the drive :) Thank you Jando and Toyin!
My Sunday experience at Lago's Buka event was wonderful! The weather was nice, and the event was incredibly fulfilling. I've only had Nigerian food once in my life, so this was a great opportunity to expand my palate and try a variety of dishes. First, I want to thank the owner for hosting us and for her passion for the cuisine she prepares. It was clear how important it was for her to share her culture with all of us Yelpers. I was one of the few seated outside due to maximum capacity, but she made sure to personally come out and explain each dish in detail, which I really appreciated. This event featured a nine-course meal with two drinks, though I believe we only had eight courses. My favorite dish of the night was the shrimp dodo--I loved the combination of plantains and gizzard in it. Since I'm not great with spicy foods, my least favorite had to be the goat meat pepper soup, but I will say it was packed with rich flavors and spices, and the goat meat was incredibly tender. Other dishes I really enjoyed were the chicken peri peri, coconut rice, jollof rice, and the puff puff. I was also looking forward to trying the grilled catfish listed on the menu, but I don't believe I got to try it. I'm so happy I attended this event! It's always great to support businesses that are both woman-owned and Black-owned. One thing I truly appreciated was how the owner ensured that our food was served fresh, making the experience even more enjoyable.
I took my talents to Katy for a well put together yelp event. The weather was perfect and I was able to site outside and meet some new yelpers. The presentation for each dish was really nice. I enjoyed getting a backstory to what I tried before I had it. I can honestly say I liked every thing that I tried. Personal favorite was the spicy goat soup. Delicious. Everything was good the stewed chicken and jollof were my second favorite dishes. Shout out to Jando for another great elite event. The kick off to my sunday was here and well needed.
I would definitely say that Lagos Buka has the potential of being a game-changer for Nigerian cuisine in Houston! Lagos Buka has just raised the bar by creating a customized Yelp Elite menu! #NaijaNoDeyCarryLast indeed! I can't recall another restaurant doing that before, and it's a testament to their commitment to excellence. Now, let's talk about the food. Chicken Peri Peri - perfectly grilled, juicy, and packed with bold Nigerian flavors. I loved the balance of seasoning and heat. (Though, you could always give me more pepper!) I don't really know about the Peri-Peri part... Because Peri Peri Chicken is usually quite dry. This wasn't! Seafood fried rice - I usually don't like Nigerian fried rice, but this one was different. Full of flavor and just the right of touch of chicken bouillon. It was a pleasant surprise! The drinks were truly the surprise of the day! Say creative! Never had these and slushy form ever. We had the zobo slushy (absolutely delicious. I must try! It really elevates the zobo flavors) The Chapman slushy (super refreshing!). The Fayrouz pineapple soda (Love that they brought this Nigerian classic to the States. It wasn't for me, but I appreciate the representation! It tasted like Malta with a pinch of pineapple. I'm a fan of Malta but not the combination of the two flavors.) Goat meat pepper soup - amazing flavor, but I needed more heeeeeat! Your nose should be running when you drink this! The goat was super tender and easy to eat, which lets me know that they really spent time cooking the goat for hours. Excellent work! Asun - This goat was a little burnt when it came out. I wish it was spicy, tender and well-marinated. I will certainly give grace because they tried their hardest to accommodate two very large, needy, and critical groups of Yelp Elites. I'm sure the pressure was on and trying to get everything cooked and cleaned and seasoned well. Still a job well done. Pepper wings - they were juicy and bursting with flavor. No complaints. Delish! Smokey jollof rice - the rice was rich, well-spiced, and everything Jollof should be. I'm a fan of smokey any day. I would absolutely love more heat, though. Coconut rice - I don't typically like coconut rice (except for mine or my mom's) but this one was actually decent. It could have used more coconut milk, though. Puff Puff- This was more like a donut than puff puff! Delicious, but not traditional. Real puff puff is extremely dense and not super sweet at all. One of mine was raw on the inside, but given the high-pressure event, I'm giving grace again. Suya - the portion I had was slightly burnt but I could tell it had great potential. I'm looking forward to trying it again on a regular day when there's less stress and expectation of perfection. Vegetable Egusi with Poundo yam - the Egusi was well-cooked (an absolute must if you don't want your stomach running all day), but it had too much oil for my taste. I prefer much less palm oil in my Nigerian food. Also, 80% of my soup was ice cold. No lie. Like...Ice ice baby. I was disappointed but I could tell that the flavors were there so again...grace. Grilled catfish platter - they didn't serve it with all the extras, but the seasoning on the fish was exquisite. So so flavorful! I was happy to get a piece that had the skin on it. The skin was crispy and tasty. Shrimp gizdodo - juicy shrimp with caramelized plantains. It's always an excellent pairing! The dodo was slightly deeper in flavor than I like but they used nice ripe plantain, so I wasn't too upset. I didn't quite get any gizzard which is always my favorite part of gizdodo but other people did, and I was so happy to see them enjoying. Now, my only real critique was the spice level of everything. Nigerian food is meant to have heat and kick, and this fell short for me. I need that fire! I did share that with the owner when she asked me for my feedback. Beyond that, the hospitality was top-tier. The owner is warm, funny, thoughtful, and truly passionate about the experience. I'm so grateful that she invited us out (and that the sessions actually stuck this time around! Lol.) Lagos Buka, I wish you nothing but success! I can't wait to come back and see how you continue to elevate Nigerian cuisine in Houston. Though Katy is a ways away, I feel that it's worth it and it will continue to be worth it. I anticipate you moving out of that building pretty quickly. You'll be busting out the seams with customers who want to sit down and truly take in the experience. You can't eat Nigerian food in a rush! Thank you so much Jandoooooo, and Yelp Houston team, for everything. I loved how you patronized the business on your own dime. Jando, you were super supportive and I loved watching you when no one was looking. (Pause) The humility and appreciation you showed was touching. Thank you for being a great CM! Keep up the wonderful work. Let's go 2025!!!
Amazing experience, grateful for the service, the food, company and most importantly the invitation. This event was suppose to happen back in November, and now has been rescheduled to today! The event did run over, but not a big deal. Yelp elites show up in numbers, and definitely kept the staff busy. I brought some $$! My favorite was the chicken, plantain & gizzard, she shared a story of how her daughter likes to add in and mix & match. Small space inside, but they definitely make it work!
Oh how I enjoy going to Yelp elite events, especially when they allow +1's . Thankfully, I was able to email Yelp to request a plus one and after it was granted, we were good to go! Today was a total treat! Anytime there is a sit down small gathering it always feels like we are being spoiled, and today we definitely were fed and refilled and treated to some of the best bites Nigerian food has to offer. I loved hearing about the chef's backstory and their dream and vision and it really makes the taste and culinary experience come to life. I was seated with some fabulous people who included: Sophie, Rose, Ciara, Bonus Sophie, and Patricia. It's always a great opportunity to sit with a new group of people to get to know one another, and I really enjoyed my table and it was great to interchange opinions and share excitement about the food. If you've never been to an elite event, definitely sign up and you will have the best experience with new people with similar love for food adventures. Thank you, Lago Buka for a wonderful afternoon and I will definitely come back for some of that delicious savory goat pepper soup. I'm still thinking about it.
Loved the atmosphere and how welcoming the owners and staff were. Such nice people. The zobo hibiscus slushy was so good. I loved it. It was not overly sweet. And liked the small bit of bitterness. The goat meat pepper soup, at first I thought this soup was spicy because of the black pepper but no, I was wrong. It's because there are hot peppers in there. I really liked how the goat meat tasted. It was tender and juicy. Not dry at all. The flavor was really good. The shrimp dodo plantains tasted like barbecue chips to me. Also very very good. Liked this dish a lot. Shockingly, the pepper wings were not spicy! They were a sweet pepper. Flavor was really good on this too. Suya marinated beef beef skewers tasted very similar to a hydrated beef jerky. Yummy Poundo yam was fun to eat with the spicy spinach stew. My favorite was the peri peri chicken and I liked all of the rices but I think my favorite was the peri rice. Puff puff was also so good. Really liked this donut-like mochi dessert. Thank you to the Lagos owners and Jando and everyone for hosting this delicious event! Loved how welcoming they were!
This was the 2nd Nigerian food spot this week. This was smaller location but they didn't have any scarcity of food. It was also an opportunity to sit down to eat with Jando. It was a chance to pick his brain about Yelp events, how they choose the Elites to attend as well as how you become Elite. Unlike you think, it isn't him. There was choice to eat indoors or outside. Since the weather was great I chose outside. We had a variety of food dishes: fufu, peri peri chicken, stew, goat soup , jollof rice & suya. They were somewhat spicy but I was able to enjoy them as we had 2 different flavored slushies. All of the dishes were generous in portions. It was another great event 2 in 1 week for me.
Wow! The food, the owners who hosted us, everything was a hit with this EIGHT course meal event. My faves were the ghost pepper soup, pepper wings and my number one fave, the shrimp dodo. Everything was fresh and jam packed with flavor. I'll also let y'all in on a little secret, the ghost pepper soup's spice hit my mouth with a little fire there at the end and I secretly kinda wanted some milk. So anyone who happened to see me sucking down my slushy after eating the soup, yeah my mouth was burning a bit. Both slushies were good. I think my fave was the Chapman but I also love hibiscus so the Zobo slushy was also satisfying. Oh I also enjoyed trying the catfish platter. I hear the session 1 folks missed out on the dish. Sorry sesh 1! I loved hearing the owners talk about how Lagos Buka came about. They're so talented and intelligent, an architect and a product manager now serving up delicious food at Lagos Buka and striving to be the "Panda Express of Nigerian food". I'd say they're well on their way but with more flavorful and fresh food than Panda Express bc the event was definitely a hit today. The wife, Toyin was such a funny and informative hostess. She kept us laughing and described the food so well, telling us not only about the ingredients and the flavors but about the preparation and the dish's meaning to Nigerians. What I loved most was the emphasis of the food being cooked with lots of love. No lie, you could taste the love in each bite. I also absolutely LOVE how they created a little Yelp Event menu WITH pictures and descriptions of everything for us. Super helpful not only during the event but after when writing my review. This is how you educate others and ensure people remember the delicious things that they tried so they can easily come back to order more. Another thing I absolutely loved was how they made fresh alternative dishes on the spot for folks with allergies and dietary restrictions and those dishes looked equally satisfying as the standard dish. They spared nothing in altering the plates. This was a wonderful event. I enjoyed making new Yelp friends and chatting with people more that I've seen at past events. Hey new besties! I love these small sit-down family style YE's. Thanks Lagos Buka owners and team and Yelp for this perfect event on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. I will definitely be back despite the long drive from Pearland to Katy!
The food was plenty with 8-course on the menu for this Sunday, Elite Event in Katy, Texas. I was happy to see that the majority of guests arrived on time to a large free dedicated parking lot for restaurant. The owners were especially sincere, informative and truly passionate about their business and the success of our experience. Although the event did run long, I was happy that everything appeared organized and clean. The customer service was excellent. The location was pretty far out for me, but it was worth the drive. As far as the food, my favorite food was the peppered wings, and my least favorite was the catfish. The most memorable and flavorful item was the Smoky Jollof Rice followed by the Suya. I am grateful for being included in Session 2 and to share an intimate dining experience with some new Elite friends. Thank you all, kindly.
This was a really great event, once again. Really enjoyed the family style tables to invite the community feel. The food was amazing! The chicken stole the show with the rice trio and pepper soup with the closest second. The puff puff was a great sweet treat balance after all the savory bites. The pepper soup almost took me out for a second, but the spices leveled out and the goat was so tender, I could eat another bowl. But we couldn't fill up because this was 8 courses! Each dish came with an intro from the owner who was so personable and can really tell they are passionate about their cuisine. The Zobo slushie was top tier tasty ! Have to come back for the Fanta drink. So wonderful to celebrate and support local Black owned businesses. Excited to see the success of Lagos Buka
Wow, this was a great event! Thank you to Lagos Buka and Yelp for hosting this event! I went to the second session. The owners were great in that for most (if not all courses) they explained what the dish was, the ingredients, and a little bit of cultural history about the dish. I think there were about eight dishes in all. They really did a great job of showcasing their menu items and you can tell that they put a lot of care into the food that they create. My top two dishes were the goat peppersoup, and the catfish. Both were amazing! Those are both menu options that I could see myself coming back and getting, along with the puff puff. What I loved about the puff puff was that it wasn't too sweet and wasn't drenched in caramel or powdered sugar. It was perfectly light and crispy! Some of the dishes contained animal parts that I don't typically eat, so to be honest I would probably not purchase those. Although I did enjoy the savory plantain dish. But everything had great flavor. I love the fufu! I could probably eat that by itself, but I could also see myself eating it with the soup. I have a shrimp allergy, so I was really grateful that they were super accommodating in making sure that I didn't have any dishes with shrimp in them. Two of the rice dishes had shrimp and the plantain dish also had shrimp, so they made accommodations for me on those dishes. Thank you to the owners and staff of Lagos Buka for that!! It lasted a little longer than most YELP events at about a little over three hours, but we had a great time! As always, met some great new friends and had some great conversations with Jando about New York versus Houston food and everything in between! My new friends had some great recommendations for restaurants in Houston, so I have a new list to try. It was a great time! Thank you again to Jando and the owners of Lagos Buka for hosting us !
1 year ago
Somebody give that girl some MILK!!!! Thank you Jando and the Elite team for orchestrating with Lagos Buka and owner Toyin, for such a AMAZING LAGOS NIGERIAN experience!!!! Nigerian food first timers will defiantly Enjoy!!!! Being a mother of a Nigerian Prince isn't always easy, but it's always worth it. Just like Lagos Buka. Everything and I do mean EVERYTHING was beautifully presented. I love the presentation of each dish. I love how Toyin brought Lagos Nigeria to Katy Tx. The pepper soup which was goat meat was very tender, and full of flavor it was not unbearable spicy either, mines had a tad kick of spice but nothing that made my nose run. Lagos Buka offer 3 different style of Jollaf rice!! I love every style of rice! You can't go wrong with none of them. The fried rice with the shrimp, fish, crawfish tails, was one of my favorites, but the spicy had a girl nose on the runs. But it was so darn good, I couldn't stop eating. I'm so blessed that they had milk on deck!!! My absolute favorite was the puff puff!!!!!! I had puff puff before, but nothing like this... Lagos Buka Puff Puff is SO AMAZING, it's better than any damn beignets from the greatest place in NOLA... (don't argue with me, argue with your mama). The puff puff from Lagos Buka have a new name from me. I call it the Naija Beignet. Idk if it's the cinnamon or the powder sugar, but baby promise me that you'll never change a damn thing about the PUFF PUFF'S AKA the Naija Beignet. It was so good, I don't think I took a photo of it... I wanted to share it with my son, I couldn't hold on to them, I ate all three. I love the size as well. They are perfect sized, textured, and flavored. They will also be a hit for breakfast like donut holes. I really like the fish , with the pretty eggplant toppings, I'm glad it was served fillet, not sure if it's offered this way, or if it was just for the event. And server whole. I'm a fillet lady, so this was perfecto for me. My very first time indulging in eggplant, and it was very pleasant. The liver was fried perfectly, and had some heat that had me sipping on my milk, other bet to differ. Maybe I had a portion that caught the pebble of spice. Perfect Plantain, was great from texture, flavor, and presentation. (this is coming from a girl who is not a plantain lady. I ate everything that was on my Plantain plate. The drinks were amazing as well, Full of flavor, and it was selling out!!!!! I love they frozen drinks, pure heaven. I look forward to taking that trip back to Lagos Buka. read more
Worth the drive to Katy for the amazing hospitality from owner, Toyin and her team! They were so nice and accommodating for the first session I attended. I don't eat Nigerian food often so this was a treat. We were fed for sure. We also got to learn so much about Nigerian cuisines and culture. My favorite was the peri peri chicken and coconut rice. Packed with so much flavors and a good amount of spice.The fu fu was something new I have never heard of. Quite interesting taste but I enjoyed it. Shrimp dodo and the goat meat pepper soup were also delish. I enjoy getting to try new cuisines. The puff puff for desserts sealed the meal. I could eat a dozen easily. Chewy yet soft and melts in your mouth. They did a great job serving the food and Toyin explained to us everything we were about to try. A lovely event on a Sunday afternoon. Thank you to Jando, Toyin and the team at Lagos for hosting and organizing! read more
Another wonderful event by the Yelp team + Jando + Lagos Buka! I always enjoy the sit down events. It gives you a chance to eat and converse with your table mates! There's an option to sit inside or out. I couldn't resist the beautiful weather. Not to mention the more open space. We were served multiple dishes ranging from stew, fufu, rice, wings and drinks. The owner and staff were so generous in serving us! She explained each dish in detail along with their healing powers and spices. My fave dish had gizzards, plantains and shrimp. I cannot remember what it's called. Ohh and the red slushie drink was very refreshing! Sitting outside was a slight disadvantage. 1: Due to the wind, the tables weren't set with utensils or menus to let us know which dishes were being served 2: Because we didn't know which dishes were being served, majority of my table ended up leaving thinking we were done until I was about to leave and was informed dessert was coming Overall, a great time connecting with other Elites and meeting new ones! PS- Don't ever sit next to Jando because he will roast TF outta you for not pronouncing correct words and your bad memory!! LOL. Kiddingggg! All love. read more
I was really looking forward to this event, seeing how I had never tried Nigerian food. I was glad this event was scheduled on a weekend when traffic wouldn't be as horrendous since this event was on the far west side of town. By the time I arrived the interior seating was filled. I joined a few at one of the outside tables. The weather was nice that day. I wasn't able to catch most of the owner's speech, but I could tell she had a lot of passion for creating healing cooking. We were treated to rounds of tasty samples. The goat soup was so spicy, I wasn't expecting it. Luckily that was the spiciest item of the session. The wings were absolutely delicious and a favorite amongst our table. I was also delighted to try fufu for the first time. Everything was cooked so well. It was so thoughtful to include dessert. read more
What a treat to be able to attend this intimate event :) The owner, Toyin, was so sweet and accommodating. She was soooo generous with food portions - we got to try a a large variety of menu items! My favorites include the chicken wings and the peri peri chicken. I've always wanted to try fufu and I finally did this past Sunday! I loved learning about the significance of their restaurant and trying Nigerian food for the first time. This event was far, but worth the drive :) Thank you Jando and Toyin! read more
My Sunday experience at Lago's Buka event was wonderful! The weather was nice, and the event was incredibly fulfilling. I've only had Nigerian food once in my life, so this was a great opportunity to expand my palate and try a variety of dishes. First, I want to thank the owner for hosting us and for her passion for the cuisine she prepares. It was clear how important it was for her to share her culture with all of us Yelpers. I was one of the few seated outside due to maximum capacity, but she made sure to personally come out and explain each dish in detail, which I really appreciated. This event featured a nine-course meal with two drinks, though I believe we only had eight courses. My favorite dish of the night was the shrimp dodo--I loved the combination of plantains and gizzard in it. Since I'm not great with spicy foods, my least favorite had to be the goat meat pepper soup, but I will say it was packed with rich flavors and spices, and the goat meat was incredibly tender. Other dishes I really enjoyed were the chicken peri peri, coconut rice, jollof rice, and the puff puff. I was also looking forward to trying the grilled catfish listed on the menu, but I don't believe I got to try it. I'm so happy I attended this event! It's always great to support businesses that are both woman-owned and Black-owned. One thing I truly appreciated was how the owner ensured that our food was served fresh, making the experience even more enjoyable. read more
I took my talents to Katy for a well put together yelp event. The weather was perfect and I was able to site outside and meet some new yelpers. The presentation for each dish was really nice. I enjoyed getting a backstory to what I tried before I had it. I can honestly say I liked every thing that I tried. Personal favorite was the spicy goat soup. Delicious. Everything was good the stewed chicken and jollof were my second favorite dishes. Shout out to Jando for another great elite event. The kick off to my sunday was here and well needed. read more
I would definitely say that Lagos Buka has the potential of being a game-changer for Nigerian cuisine in Houston! Lagos Buka has just raised the bar by creating a customized Yelp Elite menu! #NaijaNoDeyCarryLast indeed! I can't recall another restaurant doing that before, and it's a testament to their commitment to excellence. Now, let's talk about the food. Chicken Peri Peri - perfectly grilled, juicy, and packed with bold Nigerian flavors. I loved the balance of seasoning and heat. (Though, you could always give me more pepper!) I don't really know about the Peri-Peri part... Because Peri Peri Chicken is usually quite dry. This wasn't! Seafood fried rice - I usually don't like Nigerian fried rice, but this one was different. Full of flavor and just the right of touch of chicken bouillon. It was a pleasant surprise! The drinks were truly the surprise of the day! Say creative! Never had these and slushy form ever. We had the zobo slushy (absolutely delicious. I must try! It really elevates the zobo flavors) The Chapman slushy (super refreshing!). The Fayrouz pineapple soda (Love that they brought this Nigerian classic to the States. It wasn't for me, but I appreciate the representation! It tasted like Malta with a pinch of pineapple. I'm a fan of Malta but not the combination of the two flavors.) Goat meat pepper soup - amazing flavor, but I needed more heeeeeat! Your nose should be running when you drink this! The goat was super tender and easy to eat, which lets me know that they really spent time cooking the goat for hours. Excellent work! Asun - This goat was a little burnt when it came out. I wish it was spicy, tender and well-marinated. I will certainly give grace because they tried their hardest to accommodate two very large, needy, and critical groups of Yelp Elites. I'm sure the pressure was on and trying to get everything cooked and cleaned and seasoned well. Still a job well done. Pepper wings - they were juicy and bursting with flavor. No complaints. Delish! Smokey jollof rice - the rice was rich, well-spiced, and everything Jollof should be. I'm a fan of smokey any day. I would absolutely love more heat, though. Coconut rice - I don't typically like coconut rice (except for mine or my mom's) but this one was actually decent. It could have used more coconut milk, though. Puff Puff- This was more like a donut than puff puff! Delicious, but not traditional. Real puff puff is extremely dense and not super sweet at all. One of mine was raw on the inside, but given the high-pressure event, I'm giving grace again. Suya - the portion I had was slightly burnt but I could tell it had great potential. I'm looking forward to trying it again on a regular day when there's less stress and expectation of perfection. Vegetable Egusi with Poundo yam - the Egusi was well-cooked (an absolute must if you don't want your stomach running all day), but it had too much oil for my taste. I prefer much less palm oil in my Nigerian food. Also, 80% of my soup was ice cold. No lie. Like...Ice ice baby. I was disappointed but I could tell that the flavors were there so again...grace. Grilled catfish platter - they didn't serve it with all the extras, but the seasoning on the fish was exquisite. So so flavorful! I was happy to get a piece that had the skin on it. The skin was crispy and tasty. Shrimp gizdodo - juicy shrimp with caramelized plantains. It's always an excellent pairing! The dodo was slightly deeper in flavor than I like but they used nice ripe plantain, so I wasn't too upset. I didn't quite get any gizzard which is always my favorite part of gizdodo but other people did, and I was so happy to see them enjoying. Now, my only real critique was the spice level of everything. Nigerian food is meant to have heat and kick, and this fell short for me. I need that fire! I did share that with the owner when she asked me for my feedback. Beyond that, the hospitality was top-tier. The owner is warm, funny, thoughtful, and truly passionate about the experience. I'm so grateful that she invited us out (and that the sessions actually stuck this time around! Lol.) Lagos Buka, I wish you nothing but success! I can't wait to come back and see how you continue to elevate Nigerian cuisine in Houston. Though Katy is a ways away, I feel that it's worth it and it will continue to be worth it. I anticipate you moving out of that building pretty quickly. You'll be busting out the seams with customers who want to sit down and truly take in the experience. You can't eat Nigerian food in a rush! Thank you so much Jandoooooo, and Yelp Houston team, for everything. I loved how you patronized the business on your own dime. Jando, you were super supportive and I loved watching you when no one was looking. (Pause) The humility and appreciation you showed was touching. Thank you for being a great CM! Keep up the wonderful work. Let's go 2025!!! read more
Amazing experience, grateful for the service, the food, company and most importantly the invitation. This event was suppose to happen back in November, and now has been rescheduled to today! The event did run over, but not a big deal. Yelp elites show up in numbers, and definitely kept the staff busy. I brought some $$! My favorite was the chicken, plantain & gizzard, she shared a story of how her daughter likes to add in and mix & match. Small space inside, but they definitely make it work! read more
Oh how I enjoy going to Yelp elite events, especially when they allow +1's . Thankfully, I was able to email Yelp to request a plus one and after it was granted, we were good to go! Today was a total treat! Anytime there is a sit down small gathering it always feels like we are being spoiled, and today we definitely were fed and refilled and treated to some of the best bites Nigerian food has to offer. I loved hearing about the chef's backstory and their dream and vision and it really makes the taste and culinary experience come to life. I was seated with some fabulous people who included: Sophie, Rose, Ciara, Bonus Sophie, and Patricia. It's always a great opportunity to sit with a new group of people to get to know one another, and I really enjoyed my table and it was great to interchange opinions and share excitement about the food. If you've never been to an elite event, definitely sign up and you will have the best experience with new people with similar love for food adventures. Thank you, Lago Buka for a wonderful afternoon and I will definitely come back for some of that delicious savory goat pepper soup. I'm still thinking about it. read more
Loved the atmosphere and how welcoming the owners and staff were. Such nice people. The zobo hibiscus slushy was so good. I loved it. It was not overly sweet. And liked the small bit of bitterness. The goat meat pepper soup, at first I thought this soup was spicy because of the black pepper but no, I was wrong. It's because there are hot peppers in there. I really liked how the goat meat tasted. It was tender and juicy. Not dry at all. The flavor was really good. The shrimp dodo plantains tasted like barbecue chips to me. Also very very good. Liked this dish a lot. Shockingly, the pepper wings were not spicy! They were a sweet pepper. Flavor was really good on this too. Suya marinated beef beef skewers tasted very similar to a hydrated beef jerky. Yummy Poundo yam was fun to eat with the spicy spinach stew. My favorite was the peri peri chicken and I liked all of the rices but I think my favorite was the peri rice. Puff puff was also so good. Really liked this donut-like mochi dessert. Thank you to the Lagos owners and Jando and everyone for hosting this delicious event! Loved how welcoming they were! read more
This was the 2nd Nigerian food spot this week. This was smaller location but they didn't have any scarcity of food. It was also an opportunity to sit down to eat with Jando. It was a chance to pick his brain about Yelp events, how they choose the Elites to attend as well as how you become Elite. Unlike you think, it isn't him. There was choice to eat indoors or outside. Since the weather was great I chose outside. We had a variety of food dishes: fufu, peri peri chicken, stew, goat soup , jollof rice & suya. They were somewhat spicy but I was able to enjoy them as we had 2 different flavored slushies. All of the dishes were generous in portions. It was another great event 2 in 1 week for me. read more
2 years ago
Wow! The food, the owners who hosted us, everything was a hit with this EIGHT course meal event. My faves were the ghost pepper soup, pepper wings and my number one fave, the shrimp dodo. Everything was fresh and jam packed with flavor. I'll also let y'all in on a little secret, the ghost pepper soup's spice hit my mouth with a little fire there at the end and I secretly kinda wanted some milk. So anyone who happened to see me sucking down my slushy after eating the soup, yeah my mouth was burning a bit. Both slushies were good. I think my fave was the Chapman but I also love hibiscus so the Zobo slushy was also satisfying. Oh I also enjoyed trying the catfish platter. I hear the session 1 folks missed out on the dish. Sorry sesh 1! I loved hearing the owners talk about how Lagos Buka came about. They're so talented and intelligent, an architect and a product manager now serving up delicious food at Lagos Buka and striving to be the "Panda Express of Nigerian food". I'd say they're well on their way but with more flavorful and fresh food than Panda Express bc the event was definitely a hit today. The wife, Toyin was such a funny and informative hostess. She kept us laughing and described the food so well, telling us not only about the ingredients and the flavors but about the preparation and the dish's meaning to Nigerians. What I loved most was the emphasis of the food being cooked with lots of love. No lie, you could taste the love in each bite. I also absolutely LOVE how they created a little Yelp Event menu WITH pictures and descriptions of everything for us. Super helpful not only during the event but after when writing my review. This is how you educate others and ensure people remember the delicious things that they tried so they can easily come back to order more. Another thing I absolutely loved was how they made fresh alternative dishes on the spot for folks with allergies and dietary restrictions and those dishes looked equally satisfying as the standard dish. They spared nothing in altering the plates. This was a wonderful event. I enjoyed making new Yelp friends and chatting with people more that I've seen at past events. Hey new besties! I love these small sit-down family style YE's. Thanks Lagos Buka owners and team and Yelp for this perfect event on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. I will definitely be back despite the long drive from Pearland to Katy! read more
The food was plenty with 8-course on the menu for this Sunday, Elite Event in Katy, Texas. I was happy to see that the majority of guests arrived on time to a large free dedicated parking lot for restaurant. The owners were especially sincere, informative and truly passionate about their business and the success of our experience. Although the event did run long, I was happy that everything appeared organized and clean. The customer service was excellent. The location was pretty far out for me, but it was worth the drive. As far as the food, my favorite food was the peppered wings, and my least favorite was the catfish. The most memorable and flavorful item was the Smoky Jollof Rice followed by the Suya. I am grateful for being included in Session 2 and to share an intimate dining experience with some new Elite friends. Thank you all, kindly. read more
2 years ago
This was a really great event, once again. Really enjoyed the family style tables to invite the community feel. The food was amazing! The chicken stole the show with the rice trio and pepper soup with the closest second. The puff puff was a great sweet treat balance after all the savory bites. The pepper soup almost took me out for a second, but the spices leveled out and the goat was so tender, I could eat another bowl. But we couldn't fill up because this was 8 courses! Each dish came with an intro from the owner who was so personable and can really tell they are passionate about their cuisine. The Zobo slushie was top tier tasty ! Have to come back for the Fanta drink. So wonderful to celebrate and support local Black owned businesses. Excited to see the success of Lagos Buka read more
2 years ago
Wow, this was a great event! Thank you to Lagos Buka and Yelp for hosting this event! I went to the second session. The owners were great in that for most (if not all courses) they explained what the dish was, the ingredients, and a little bit of cultural history about the dish. I think there were about eight dishes in all. They really did a great job of showcasing their menu items and you can tell that they put a lot of care into the food that they create. My top two dishes were the goat peppersoup, and the catfish. Both were amazing! Those are both menu options that I could see myself coming back and getting, along with the puff puff. What I loved about the puff puff was that it wasn't too sweet and wasn't drenched in caramel or powdered sugar. It was perfectly light and crispy! Some of the dishes contained animal parts that I don't typically eat, so to be honest I would probably not purchase those. Although I did enjoy the savory plantain dish. But everything had great flavor. I love the fufu! I could probably eat that by itself, but I could also see myself eating it with the soup. I have a shrimp allergy, so I was really grateful that they were super accommodating in making sure that I didn't have any dishes with shrimp in them. Two of the rice dishes had shrimp and the plantain dish also had shrimp, so they made accommodations for me on those dishes. Thank you to the owners and staff of Lagos Buka for that!! It lasted a little longer than most YELP events at about a little over three hours, but we had a great time! As always, met some great new friends and had some great conversations with Jando about New York versus Houston food and everything in between! My new friends had some great recommendations for restaurants in Houston, so I have a new list to try. It was a great time! Thank you again to Jando and the owners of Lagos Buka for hosting us ! read more
2 years ago
I attended Session 2 of this event. It's located deep in Katy in a plaza. Parking was plentiful and I didn't have a hard time finding a spot despite it being a pretty busy Sunday afternoon. I appreciate the owners and staff's passion, amazing service and hard work. You can tell that each dish was delivered with care. The owners went above and beyond to accommodate to people that had allergies too. However, the event did run a bit later than scheduled and we ended the session at around 5:30pm instead of 4:00pm. The event did begin a bit later too though. We were served 8 courses: pepper wings, asun, suya, pepper goat meat stew, jollof rice with chicken, fufu, grilled catfish, and puff puff. Each dish was super flavorful and fragrant. While some dishes were an acquired taste for me, I enjoyed everything overall. My favorite dishes were the pepper wings and grilled catfish. read more
The event was absolutely fantastic! The weather was perfect, and the food was truly scrumptious for the most part. I really appreciate how unique and different this experience was compared to my usual cuisine choices. You can genuinely tell that the owner and chef pour their heart and soul into both the food and the restaurant. An event filled with such passion deserves the highest praise. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to try the grilled fish during Session 1--looks like I'll have to make a return visit! As always, a huge thank you to everyone who helped set up this incredible event. read more
2 years ago
What a great event and I'm so grateful to have been invited! I can't recall the last time I had Nigerian food but this event really made me open to trying more places like this (maybe Houston doesn't have many?). The owners are extremely welcoming and sweet. They even made menus for everyone detailing all the foods that we were going to sample. And there was A LOT. I really got a taste of all types of Nigerian flavors and spices. My favorites were the pepper wings and shrimp dodo. But honestly, they were all great in its own way and I left stuffed (one plate even had 3 types of rice). Everything was very flavorful and the meat was very tender. I hope to see this place flourish and thank you for hosting us! read more
2 years ago
I was blown away with this event. There were so many wonderful dishes we got to try! And the plus was they were all good. Starting with the soup, loved the spices. The plantain & shrimp dish along with all served rice options were also some of my favs. It was enjoyable getting to know the owners. Both are very humble and welcoming. Looking forward to patronizing them in the future read more
This was such a unique experience. I've only had Nigerian once but I did not get to try out this many things. Everything was delicious! I really enjoyed the Zobo slushy, the Pepper soup, and the Jollof rice. The owners were so kind and I'm really thankful for their generosity. This event has to be one of the best events I've been to so far! read more
They were so hospitable. The owners came out to great us and explain the history of the restaurant and the flavor and style of cuisine. This event did start late and lasted longer than expected. The beginning dishes came out in a good cadence and then there was a slow down. Service was friendly and kind. The establishment is small so there wasn't enough seats for everyone inside. We were given the choice to sit inside or out. I liked having the option. I like the explanations of each dish including the history and origins. Zobo & Chapman Slushy - both refreshing & delicious Goat Meat Pepper Soup - one of my favorite dishes of the day - flavorful and spicy the meat was fall off the bone tender. Shrimp Dodo - I enjoyed the plantains in this dish & the spices were nice. Peppered Wings - very tasty and tender Suya - good flavor, the meat was a little dry Fufu with spicy Spinach Stew - I liked the soft stretchy texture of the fufu it was a nice accompaniment to the spinach stew. Peri Peri Chicken, seafood rice, Smokey Jollof Rice and Coconut rice - all rices had a good flavor. My favorite was the Coconut rice. Fish and Cabbage - fish was tender and well complemented by the cabbage very tasty and if you were lucky enough to get a piece of skin... yum Puff-Puff - nice finish to the meal Thank you Lagos Buka for hosting and Thank You Yelp Team for organizing. read more
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G The place is on the smaller side, not really for large parties. They do provide an outdoor area as well. The food is ready to go on a line. Chef gave us the ultimate dinning experience, as a Woman and Black Owned business she dissected each and every item she served us. Her portions were generous, I had to take the final course home! This woman gave us knowledge and history of the foods she served. She emphasized that foods can be healing and she is focused on providing her customers with fresh foods. Lagos Buka provides a family friendly vibe!!! They are passionate about providing good service and food!! In order is what she served us: -Goat Meat Pepper Soup -Shrimp Dado -Pepper Wings -Suya -Fun with Fu Fu -Coconut Rice - Jollof Rice -Seafood Rice Zobo Slushy Jando is right, every event provides a different experience. I enjoyed Lagos and I plan on returning. read more
Nigeria Kwenu! This elite event was a tried and true naija function lool! Started late and ended later! But listen it was worth it! The owners did an excellent job setting up the experience. I appreciated learning about their journey leading up to opening Lagos Buka and the inspiration behind the creation of the restaurant. Every dish was prefaced with the history behind the dish and the nature in which it was prepared and derived from Nigerian culture. If there is one thing I love it is lots of samples and this event did just that with 8 courses! My favorite dishes were the pepper soup, jollof rice, fried rice, shrimp rice combo. Plus the naija beverages. 10/10 Now this place is wayyyy out of my jurisdiction. However if I am ever on that side of town I would not hesitate to stop by! Thank you for an excellent experience @yelphouston & @lagosbukahouston read more
2 years ago
From start to finish, this experience completely exceeded my expectations. I attended session one and it began a little after 12 pm. We were greeted with two drinks: Chapman and Zobo (I believe). Both were tasty and I appreciated that this wasn't something I had tried before. I was excited to learn more about both the owner and the space as well as the significance of the name. Once this was completed, the food began to roll out. For almost every dish that was brought out, we were told a little about the flavors, the spices and when it would be served. My personal favorite was the goat soup. I love spice, but the flavor profile was spectacular. 100% worth the trek to Katy and would absolutely visit again. read more
This event was so exceptionally well-organized, from the custom menus for the yelp elite event, the warm and fresh plates of food, the consistent drink and utensil refills, and the introductions and explanations of each dish from the owner. This event was 100% worth the drive out to Katy. I loved how the owners were so passionate about sharing their culture and food with us and the community. When the said that each dish was made with love, you could really feel it in the wonderful flavors that they presented to us. I got to try both the zobo and the chapman slushy and they were both tasty! I preferred the zobo because of the unique flavor. I really enjoyed the hibiscus flavored paired with the ginger and star anise to balance out the sweetness. I've never had anything like it. I felt like this tasted like a fall drink because the star anise gave the drink a pumpkin spice latte feel. (8/10) The chapman tasted like a fruit punch slushy which would be great in the summer by a pool. (7/10) The goat meat pepper soup was divine. When the owner explained it as a palette opener, I completely understood after one spoonful of soup. The spices in the soup really coat your throat and help to open up your senses. A bowl of this when I'm starting to feel sick would heal me. I really enjoyed the flavor of the spices and the tenderness of the goat meat was incredible. This is definitely one of the highlights of the meal for me. (9/10) The shrimp dodo was also tasty. I loved the caramelized plantains and the flavor of the shrimp. Overall the sweet and smokey flavors were reminiscent of barbecue sauce to me. This paired with some rice would be perfect. (7.5/10) The pepper wings were drenched in their special pepper sauce which despite the name was not spicy at all. I can definitely see why these are a customer favorite as the wings are juicy and the sauce is very flavorful. (7/10) The suya beef was just as good as other suya beef I've tried and the tomato and onions to pair brought a nice freshness to the dish. (7.5/10) The poundo yam and the egusi soup was some of the better egusi I've had. The fish flavors in the soup reminded me of a Vietnamese dish called bun rieu where they use crab and crab shells. I didn't love the graininess of the egusi but the flavors were great. I can see why the owner said that it is a divisive dish. Definitely worth a try! (6/10) The peri peri chicken was super juicy and had a similar flavor profile to the wings. (7/10) This served with the smokey jollof rice, the coconut rice, and the seafood fried rice was delicious. My favorite had to be the jollof rice was truly smokey. (8/10) The grilled fish with roasted veggies was also so tender and well cooked. The veggies paired really well with the flakey fish. (7/10) The puff puff for dessert reminded me of a softer funnel cake balls. The fried dough was so soft and warm and the caramel sauce and powdered sugar gave it the slight hint of sweetness it needed. (7.5/10) I would definitely come back to try more! read more
I attended session 1 of this wonderful cultural event bringing a taste of Nigeria to Katy. I don't live in Katy so it was a bit of a drive, but I'm so glad I participated! What I enjoyed most about this event was the food and the fellow elites I met at my table. We had great conversations involving everyone and I'm glad we met! Now for the food. The Elite menus that were printed and displayed on the table for us were cute and gave great insight as to what our tasting session would include. The goat soup starter was on point with the pepper spices and tender meat! Just the right amount of spiciness and I'm proud I didn't require the milk afterward :). The Fanta cucumber drink was refreshing and did help cool the mouth though! I ended up trying the hibiscus drink as well after the owner mentioned the health benefits and it tasted great, especially on a hot day! The chicken gizzards with plantains and the chicken wings had so much flavor and were cooked to perfection! The Puff-Puff dessert was so good. I liked the texture of a little crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. When the Jollof rice and chicken drumb stick came out, I was stuffed, but relieved we could take it to-go. I also want to add how I appreciated the owners sharing their journey and passion for sharing Nigerian food in a city that doesn't offer a lot of food from that region of the world. I could really hear her desire to share the tastes of Nigeria with us. Her and the staff were also so friendly and sweet to us. Thank you Jando, Houston Yelp team, and Lagos Buka for this event and letting us feel like we were in Nigeria for a couple of hours! read more
2 years ago
Amazing event with a small group of people, an onslaught of food, and a passionate chef. We started off right with a choice of two slushy drinks. I enjoyed the red one more, with its sweet watermelon flavor. The second hibiscus and ginger drink was ok but a little too flowery for me. The food onslaught started with a palette and sinus cleansing goat soup, which was packed with flavor and had a nice habanero kick. We sat outside to enjoy the weather, and the chef took the time to come out, describe each dish, and serve us. You could hear the passion and pride she had in preparing the food for us. I appreciate that everything was portioned out so that everyone got an equal and fair amount. The pepper wings and the peri peri chicken were my favorites. The wings had a rich depth of flavor and were large plump, and juicy. The peri peri chicken was also large and flavorful but a little drier. I also enjoyed the puff puff. I didn't enjoy the fufu. Maybe I'm not familiar or initiated. It was mushy and bland. I tried to eat a little with each bite but ended up leaving a lot of it (and it seemed others did as well). Thank you for a well-run event with a more than generous amount of food. read more
Wow, this was a spectacular Yelp Elite event! We went to session 2 of the Lagos Buka Sunday afternoon extravaganza that went from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm (it was a relaxing Sunday afternoon and the best part about session 2 was no rush to finish eating and get outta there). Jando and the Yelp Elite team knocked it out of the park yet again. The event was well-organized, and the owners of the establishment were super friendly and passionate about their food. They meticulously explained each dish and went into the health benefits, flavor profile, and unique ingredients of their native Nigerian dishes. Though the location was technically quite far from where we live, it was a straight shot down I10 most of the way and only took 30 min from Spring Branch. I won't go into each and every dish, but it ended up being an 8-course meal with the strong-flavored goat soup as a starter (packed with amazing flavors and lots of heat) and finishing with puff puff - a donut hole- like dessert with caramel and powdered sugar. The courses in between were great, with the catfish being my favorite. The fufu wasn't my jam, but apparently it's an acquired taste. Overall, super fun afternoon and I thoroughly enjoyed the company of my fellow Yelp Elites. Shout out to Candy, Tania, and Cynthia! I hope to see y'all at future events. Yelp rocks! read more
A Beautiful Sunday Funday in Katy! This was easily one of my top three favorite Yelp Elite events in my seven years as an Elite member. A huge shoutout to Jando, the Yelp team, and Chef Toyin for introducing and sharing the flavors of Nigerian cuisine. The event was well-organized, with both indoor and outdoor seating options. I opted to sit indoors since it was too windy outside. One of the thoughtful touches was the special printed menu, which included detailed descriptions of each dish--such a great way to enhance the dining experience! The food itself was incredible. The goat pepper soup was my absolute favorite, even though it was the spiciest dish of the day. We also enjoyed plantains, chicken wings, fufu, beef skewer, different types of rice, and smoked chicken--all packed with bold flavors. The puff puff dessert had a delightfully chewy texture that reminded me of mochi balls. To cool off from the heat, I had three cups of the zobo: hibiscus tea--refreshing and delicious! Overall, this event was a fantastic way to explore Nigerian cuisine in a warm and welcoming setting. I had fun meeting with wonderful fellow Yelpers: Ciara, Rose, Patricia and Cherry! Thanks again to the team for such a memorable experience! read more
2 years ago
I apologize for the late review... but this was a Nigerian Feast Worth Every Mile! Let me tell you, this event was worth the drive (45 mins) and that's coming from someone who doesn't usually venture that far unless I'm in the passenger's seat. But Lagos Buka? Totally worth it. Toyin; the owner, who might be the sweetest and most accommodating person ever. Seriously, this woman is out here making sure everyone is well fed and happy. If you don't know; I'm allergic to seafood but will at times I risk it all for a good meal. No seriously she went out of her way to make plates for us (it wasn't just me) without shrimp. And when I say well fed, Food? Plentiful. The Food: Flavor Explosion! Now let's get into the real reason I came, the food. I've been told Nigerian spices are NOT for the weak, and I was ready to put my taste buds to the test. My favorite was the Goat Meat Peppersoup. Flavor for days, it was just enough spice for me, the goat was tender and delicious. I didn't think I would like goat meat, but surprisingly I do! Another favorite was the Zobo Slushy. Hibiscus, Pineapple and round spice not only is it amazing; it has several health benefits. If you are pregnant do not drink this. Chapman Slushy looked tasteful however I wasn't able to try it, besides I don't think anything could top the Zobo Fayrouz Pineapple Soda was refreshing... still thinking about Chicken Peri Peri and Pepper wings were Juicy, flavorful but no spice. I was a little shocked. Spice would have been nice. The Goat Meat Peppersoup spice is what I was looking for with every dish after. Either way, not complaining because it was still delicious. The Smokey Jollof Rice also delicious but not as spicy. When I say Toyin was accommodating... She removed the shrimp from the dish before serving Shrimp Gizdodo Shrimp + caramelized plantains Puff Puff taste like a mini donut with caramel drizzle, powdered sugar and it was warm. LOVE!! Items I wasn't able to try for obvious reasons: Seafood Fried Rice Coconut Rice (yes I'm allergic to coconut too, geez!) Grilled Catfish The food is fye, the hospitality is top tier, the distance is crazy but 1000% SATISIFIED!! Toyin took time to explain every dish, and her passion for healing through food was evident. Thank you for allowing us to dine at Lagos Buka. As soon as I find a way to get to Katy without driving myself; I'll be back! read more
2 years ago
One of the best Yelp food events this year! Glad to have made the trip to Katy to try out this gem. Huge thanks to the owners for introducing us to some incredible Nigerian cuisine. Here's to them turning this into the "Panda Express" of Nigerian food! (as they jokingly mentioned) The indoor seating was packed, but thankfully we had 3-4 tables outside. The wind made things a bit challenging this day, but nothing could stop us from enjoying the feast that awaited us. We had so much food on this Sunday, loved the Goat meat soup which was packed with flavor (a bit too much pepper but delicious nonetheless) The Peppered wings, the jollof rice, peri peri chicken, the suya, the fufu, everything was so amazing. Each dish brought bold flavors and I'm so happy to have experienced it. Also tried out a Fayrouz? which was a pineapple soda the owner generously offered. As part of the 2nd session we even got to try some of their fish, which was a delightful treat. The service/hospitality was great all day, really appreciate the owner's commentary and you could see their genuine passion for what they do. Overall thanks to Yelp, Jando, and Lagos Buka's staff for their hard work and generosity. looking forward to the next event! read more
Whew! Talk about an experience! I walked away completely full--not just from the food but from the incredible cultural experience. There was so much food, to the point that we even got packed to-go plates! But let's get into this review. This week's theme? Experiencing the beauty of Nigeria. Lagos Buka brought the culture and flavors of Nigeria straight to Houston, and I was here for it. Let's start with my favorite dish--the peppered goat soup. As a big fan of soups, this one felt like a warm hug. It packs a kick (trust me, your sinuses will be clear!), but the balance of spice and flavor is perfect for those who love heat. Now, can we take a moment to appreciate the variety of meats? From the pepper wings, suya, gizzard with plantains, to the Chicken Peri-Peri. I felt like I was in food heaven. Every bite was seasoned to perfection and cooked with love. One of the highlights of the event was the chef's breakdown of each dish, sharing not just what we were eating but the history behind it. That extra touch made the experience feel even more immersive and meaningful. Oh, and the rice selections? Chef's kiss. Whether it was coconut rice, seafood rice, or jollof rice, each dish had its own unique flavor and was undeniably delicious. Finally, dessert--because you can't forget the sweets! The puff puff balls, drizzled with caramel, reminded me of a beignet--soft, slightly crispy, and just the right amount of sweetness. Honestly, I didn't have many critiques. The only item that wasn't my favorite was the fufu--but that's a personal preference, as I've never been a fan of the texture. However, I can't fault them because the flavor was definitely there. All in all, this was an unforgettable experience. Huge thanks to the wonderful host for the care and attention put into each dish--it didn't go unnoticed. I've found some favorites that will definitely bring me back to Katy! If you're looking for an authentic taste of Nigeria, Lagos Buka is the place to be. read more
2 years ago
This hidden gem in Katy. It was over an hour away from my home but once I arrived I would gladly drive there again. Thanks again Jando for the invite opportunity you again outdid yourself on a Sunday . This space was small but mighty showed a lot of thought into making this a thriving establishment. You should pay close attention to the intricate details on the counters and walls. The food was prepared fresh and we were told about each dish that was presented to us and the meaning behind it. Once again I was able to touch my in-law roots of Lagos, Nigeria and what a treat it was. We started off with the house drinks: hibiscus slush is called Zobo slushy and the other is called Chapman slushy Goat meat pepper soup- spicy but powerful flavor, would be great on a cold night or under the weather treat. Shrimp dodo with plantains-marvelous Pepper wings- delicious twist Suya marinated beef- served with onions and tomatoes Egusi fufu with poundo yams 3 types of rice- Jollof, peri-peri, and seafood fried rice with jerk chicken Grilled catfish with veggies-outstanding ending And puff puff dessert drizzled with honey and powdered sugar I'm fat full but extremely satisfied and will surely bring my family back. read more
The Yelp Elite event at Lagos Buka was exceptional. What made it so was the obvious care and precision put into the event by the owners and their team. I have been to many Elite events in the almost three years that I have been a Yelp Elite member, and I have had the opportunity to meet many of the owners, managers, or team members from various stores and restaurants - none have been more passionate about their food or brand than the owners of Lagos Buka. They introduced each of their dishes with a passionate backstory and explained the healing benefits of their food as if it were more medicine that calories. Because of the number of guests, attendees were seated both inside and outside the restaurant. The owners made sure to introduce each dish twice - once to those inside and again to those of us outside. The weather was gorgeous, so I welcomed the opportunity to sit outside. The event ran just over two hours. In that time we were served SEVEN courses! Dishes included chicken peri-peri, seafood fried rice, smokey jollof rice, coconut rice, fun with fufu, goat meat peppersoup, pepper wings, asun, shrimp dodo, and puff-puff. Each dish was served fresh and had clearly been prepared that morning. Flavors ranged from spicy and warming to sweet. We had everything from chicken to seafood to steak! I was stuffed by the end of the event, and I had leftovers to bring home to my boyfriend! My favorite dish was the chicken peri-peri with the three different kinds of rice. I also really enjoyed the goat meat peppersoup, but, boy, was I sweating! We were also served several types of slushies including the zobo slushy and the chapman slushy. Staff members also handed out bottles of water, which was much appreciated. I left this event and immediately told my friends about Lagos Buka! I can't wait to go back and try more of their dishes. read more
2 years ago
This was an amazing experience for me since I have never had Nigerian food before. If it weren't for this event, I probably would not have tried if in a long time. I love how the owners are so passionate about their food. The event lasted much longer than it was supposed to but they made it worthwhile. I enjoyed most of the food, the pepper wings, soup, and catfish were my favorites. I left with a full belly and plenty of knowledge about Nigerian food and culture. I love that there are events that allow me to explore not only new food but learn about other cultures as well. read more
2 years ago
This was definitely worth the drive to beyond Houston! i thought i was late to the party but it looked like people were just taking their seats after the first session. Toyin and Akin were wonderful hosts and I really loved the energy Toyin was bringing the whole afternoon. she was entertaining and considerate and authentic. For drinks i got to try the Chapman first and i think after trying the zobo, it really was my favourite of the two. the Zobo was still interesting though. they started us off with the goat pepper soup with a heavy warning of the spice level- seemed to get a lot of folks but it really was delicious and had such tender meat. unfortunately nothing else after that seemed to deliver on the spice. other things i enjoyed were the shrimp dobo (even with its surprise meat, the coconut rice, and dish we thought almost wouldn't make it- the fish!! This was officially one of the longest lunches, but i also had great company at my table which made time go by well. thank you to Jando, yelp and Lagos Buka of course for having us and really showing us a good time with some good food!! read more
I truly enjoyed myself with this event. I was impressed with their menu specially printed out for the event. They start us off with the slushes: the chapman (like punch) and zobo (hibiscus). The chef explained what each dish was and their medicinal qualities. The goat meat peppersoup could have had a side of rice with it IMHO. It was spicy but flavorful. I enjoyed the other dishes as well except for the fufu and the egusi (I think that is an acquired taste and I tried it in other Nigerian restaurants and didn't like them either). Suya is dry by itself. I'm glad she had tomatoes and onions to go with it. The pepper wings were salty for me. My favorites were the shrimp dodo (with plantain and gizzards) and the puff-puff. I was so stuffed that I had to take the chicken peri peri and the three types of rice home because I couldn't finish it. The chef truly outdid herself and you can tell how much she loves to cook. I would go here regularly if only they were in Pearland unless they create one in Pearland too. Hint hint Thanks to Jando for planning this event since September with the chef and giving us the backstory of the plans. read more
What a memorable event! I love a multi course meal and I certainly wasn't expecting to be served so many courses! I'm glad I chose session 2 because we got to try the catfish that session 1 didn't... and that was my favorite dish! I do feel that there was a long break between each course, which made the session go over by almost 2 hours! I left the event close to 6 which is crazy considering it was supposed to end at 4, but luckily I had the time to spare. This event exposed me to so many new flavors and dishes which I am grateful for. The owners were incredibly passionate and friendly which made the atmosphere of the event so lively. My others favorite dishes were the wings, coconut fried rice, and pepper soup. I would love to see more events like these in the future! read more
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