I found this place on DoorDash last year and I've been ordering from here almost every month ever since. I love the flavor of their egusi soup and the texture of their pounded yam. The food is consistently delicious, only once was the soup a little on the watery side. It's a bit pricey, but the portions are very generous and packed with meat, so it's well worth it. I recently found out that this restaurant has the same owner as The Peppered Goat, which is where I used to order from when I lived in Van Nuys. No wonder the taste is exactly the same! Happy to see that they now have their own restaurant. I haven't dined in yet, so I can't comment on the full service experience, but everyone has always been friendly whenever I've stopped by to pick up my order. There are metered street parkings out front, although finding a spot can sometimes be a challenge. I hope to try different dishes in the future, but I have a hard time moving on from their goat egusi. read more

Jagabans LA truly delivers a refreshing and elevated take on Nigerian cuisine. From the moment you walk in, you can tell this is not your typical spot, the ambiance is clean, modern, and thoughtfully put together. From the jollof to the egusi, every bite reminded me of where I come from, while also showing how far our cuisine can go on a global stage. Proud to see Nigerian food represented at this level. Highly recommended. If you're looking for real Naija taste with a premium vibe, this is the place. read more

The food was good. The puff puff was missing something. The puff puff did not taste like what I'm use to. The service was pleasant. The waiter was very kind. However I think the cook was the waiter. He managed it well. The restaurant is small (about 6 or 7 tables) Very casual. read more

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Food was delicious! We stopped in for dinner before a concert at the Shrine. We walked in and did not have a wait time. We ordered the Egusi beef with and yam fufu and Okra beef l yam fufu. The food came out quickly and we devoured it. It was my first time trying Nigerian food and I loved it. Would definitely recommend and would come back again. Worth noting however, there aren't many tables -the seating space itself is small. read more

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Have tried most Nigerian restaurants in LA, but Jagabans was recently put on my radar by word of mouth. I called ahead for a Friday reservation, which I'm happy that I did because the space is small (5-6 tables) and it was fully booked. Everything that everyone has was delicious: Egusi stew and rice combo w/ chicken suya, which was perfectly seasoned. Definitely a different palette that gives you a reason to deviate from another Nigeria spot. Many items that I wanted to try weren't available, so I definitely have a reason to come back. read more

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Came here on a Sunday and tried it for the first time and amazing is all I can say. I been coming back every week. The owner is so nice and kind. Very clean place and great customer service read more

What can I say other than OUTSTANDING! Street metered parking . Decor is vibrant and well thought out. Love the fixtures and the small water fall right next to ordering station. Small cozy place Bathroom are clean Chef is friendly, professional and funny. The staff are great and nice and help you decide if you can't make up your mind. Food fresh and Delicious! Peppered Prawns 5/5 stars. That kick from the habanero is sure to wake you up but SO good you will keep eating it Egusi and Fufu 5/5 stars served fresh and hot and the flavors are second to none. Puff puff desert 5/5 stars best ones I've tested Stewed Goat 5/5 stars so tender and flavorful Jollof rice 5/5 stars so flavorful and just the best read more

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It's delicious, service is good, fresh, good vibes, and the rice is the best! I like chef cooks with his heart and soul into each dish! Everyone is nice! Give them a try! It's bomb! read more

Very small location but we (4 of us) came in today (Sunday 6pm) when it was empty and received great service! We got the egusi soup + fufu?? And the jolloff rice (goat for both proteins). The food came in about 10mins and it was soooo good I literally cannot stop thinking about it! 2 entrees was enough to feed 4 of us with some left over. When we paid, the man who gave us the bill didn't let us tip which I thought was a little strange but I will be revisiting nonetheless. read more

Jagabans - African Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I always have a great time at Jagaban. The energy feels right, the food tastes great, and the welcoming vibe is real.

They make my favorite egusi stew and pounded yam in Los Angeles--hands down. The chicken suya is very tasty also. I recommend calling ahead of time to order. The wait can be very long. read more

Hello went here for lunch. Overall best experience for Nigerian food. Service was fast and nice. The restaurant is cozy and elegant. The food was served fast. look for street parking. Let's talk about the food... the egusi i had the chicken egusi was rich, vibrant, spicy. Really great color on the egusi i wish it would have had more crayfish personal preference but overall delicious. The dodo (side of plantains) was good i don't like the smush plantains so i enjoyed these. The suya I've been looking for Nigeria suya but this did not disappointing wish they would have been a little more liberal with the suya spice to give u the i need water vibe but overall the suya was crisp on the outside and tender in the inside. I really enjoyed it compliments to the chef. I recommend. read more

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Finally an authentic Nigerian restaurant in Los Angeles where you can sit and enjoy good flavors. JP did this one. Jollof Rice and Goat meat, dodo and creamy slaw 10/10. Will return for more delicious meals on the menu. Ordered some Isi ewu to go! Food portion- 10/10 Parking -metered Ambience-clean, small but I know this is a start for the bigger. Good luck to JP. Service-10/10 read more

Jagabans - Delicious Jagaban LA - African Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Had such a great experience dining here! I called my order for takeout, but decided to dine in the restaurant instead. Service was wonderful, and JP (who I believe is the owner?) was very amicable and accommodating. The food was DELICIOUS, best I've ever had. The meat portions were generous as well. It was my cousin's first time trying egusi soup and I'll never forget the way his face lit up after tasting his first bite. He's now a believer, and Jagabans made it happen :) read more

Jagabans - Yam Fufu W/Egusi Goat - African Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It was our first time trying fufu and this place did not disappoint. The service was amazing and the restaurant was clean. We got the chicken and oxtail egusi soup to eat with our fufu. Fufu portion is very generous and the meat was extremely tender and flavorful. We will definitely be back when we are in town! read more

Jagabans - Yam Fufu W/Egusi Chicken Yam Fufu W/Egusi Oxtail - African Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I called the restaurant to sell my food order via Uber Eats and make sure that my food was fresh since I had a $30 delivery fee. The owner guaranteed that his food is the best in California. That was a lie! I received the food and not only was one of my items missing the owner. Told me the cook said he was tired. That's why he didn't put my fish in my packaging. The second thing is the food was cold. That tells me this food is not fresh. It's food that's may be stored in the refrigerator and kept for like seven days and reheated and given to client... terrible ..sorry but I do not recommend. Tell me from a city who cooks African food on every strength. I was highly disappointed, especially with the way he hyped up the rest of him. read more

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My partner and I's first time trying Nigerian food and it is amazing! We have been back cause our first experience was so delicious. 2 for 2 banger and we will definitely be back for more. We always get takeout but definitely will dine in the next time around. Also Princess is super incredibly nice and will greet you with the kindest and most friendly energy. We love Jagabans! read more

Jagabans - Yam Fufu W/Egusi Goat Moimoi - African Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Must try if you're in LA. the stew is the perfect amount of spice and SO flavorful. The goat is tender and tastes very fresh. One order of the stew was able to feed 3 people. The service is so friendly and they are always super welcoming to those who aren't familiar with how to eat fufu. they also provide you with a bowl to wash off your hands. would recommend the soursop juice as well it's very fresh and has such a unique flavor. restaurant is very beautiful as well and it feels very comfortable. Overall would highly recommend! ^-^ read more

Jagabans - Yam Fufu W/Egusi Goat - African Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Have been looking for fufu in the downtown area forEVER! So happy this place opened up! The folks were friendly and really seemed to care about how we liked the food and experience. Definitely will be coming back as I would love this place to succeed! read more

Jagabans - Jollof rice with chicken and Fried Plantains - African Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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First order didn't go as planned but as soon as I reached out to the owner, he professionally took matters in his hands. In a timely manner, I received a new order that is fresh, flavored, and so tasteful. Overall, my experience ended well with a nice note from their restaurant. Highly recommended. read more

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I am so glad I found this place and it's so close to home. I love Nigerian food, I am Latin American and we share a lot of similar flavors in cuisine. This was my first time trying egusi and fufu(Yumm) so soft and delish. I was not disappointed! I went on a whim and happy I did. I ordered the beef egusi with fufu and I have to say it was aromatic rich in color and flavor. The portion and amount of meat was also generous. Meat was a little tough but delicious, not sure if the meat is suppose to be tender or not since it was my first time having this dish. No complains though, that did not take away from the dish. Fast and very friendly service. When I walked in the place was very clean and welcoming. Will def be going back to try other items on the menu. I def recommend going for anyone looking for good delicious Nigerian cuisine that warms your heart. read more

Had a fantastic 3 course meal. Spicy, succulent, well seasoned meat with perfectly prepared sides. The personal touch of the charismatic owner and staff took the experience to another level. Thanks to the entire Jagabans staff for an amazing delectable experience!!!!! read more

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He understood the assignment! The jerk chicken jollof and plantain very clean place!

I never had Nigerian food before but as a Latina who loves spice, I was up for the adventure! We ordered the delicious goat with jollof rice entree and the suya entree with chicken as well as the moimoi and plantains. We were delighted to have JP, the owner, tour us through the dishes and felt so welcomed and attended to by the staff, we will be back. Try the spicy ginger pineapple house drink and bring your appetite because you will not leave hungry. The restaurant is well lit so you will easily see it from the street and inside you'll see that it was newly done up. Great lighting and music too. read more

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Everything was amazing! The only reason for 4 stars is that the jerk chicken was too spicy for us. However we will definitely be back for the egusi with chicken. The plantains were amazing as well. read more

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The Best Nigerian food in LA. I moved here from ATL 5 years ago and struggled to find delicious west African food! I love the ambiance when you're waiting for the food, always good music, vibes and service. 10/10 read more

I got take out from their alacart menu. It was jollof rice w goat stew. The flavors were good and right the only complaint is that the goat was a little chewy and the chef didn't include the stew part of the dish ? When the lady I ordered from told me that was the difference that the stew would be some liquid Anyways it was nice to find some African cuisine on this side of town. Will be back :) ! read more

Ah ah! I cannot believe it!! A Nigerian restaurant in Los Angeles that ACTUALLY TASTE NIGERIAN!!! I ordered the oxtail stew with Fufu... the meat was "tough" buuut the flavor was so good that I just worked my way through it. Congrats! read more

Jagabans - African Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I came here yesterday and the food was excellent and even though I wasn't super familiar with items on the menu, the server gave amazing recommendations and service. It's a cute little place, and I very much recommend their oxtail. read more

Very good experience. Very much a Lagos vibe with the decor. My sister ordered okro soup with pounded yam. This was some of the best okro soup I've had in the US. Legit food. Perfect level of pepper and soft goat meat. I had a jollof rice, turkey and plantain. This was a standard jollof, nothing special but definitely hit the spot. This place gives plenty meat and the plantains were perfectly fried. We ordered pineapple ginger and zobo to drink which was the perfect accompaniment for this meal. We finished off with puff-puff, a lovely end to a lovely meal. If you're in downtown LA give this place a visit. Felt like Lagos for real. read more

One of my new favorite spots and the best egusi/fufu in the city!!! I got the beef egusi and it was absolutely delicious and generously portioned. Will be back soon for sure! read more

The food was top notch. Very delicious . The service was fast . Cozy ambiance. Will definitely recommend and go back for more food on the menu. read more

Great food great ambiance great service top notch Nigerian food great flavor. Check it out !

I tried the fufu, egusi soup with beef and it was delicious. It was my first time trying fufu and the employee showed us how to eat it. Good food and kind people. Highly recommend!!! read more

Incredible food at Jagabans - I have been eating Peppered Goat for a while and was thrilled to find out JP opened a sit-down restaurant. Highlight was the Dodo with house sauce - the plantains were deliciously soft and flavorful, and the spicy sauce that came with them was next-level. Street parking was pretty easy to find right outside, and the space is nicely decorated. JP is super personable and convivial - great experience overall! read more

Great Food options. Highly recommend for the taste and ambiance. Pine ginger is a must try

Great food and location. It's awesome not to have to drive an hour plus to get Nigerian food. The menu has a wide variety of options and everything is fresh, authentic and made to order. The service is also great and time for food prep is mostly faster than the other places (IYKYK). The owners are warm and welcoming! We love it! read more

First time trying Nigerian food, and it was great! Definitely will be coming back and got some recommendations from a friend of the owner. The decor was super cute, and staff were friendly! read more

Let me just say I have been dying to try fufu and egusi soup for a few years now! It was worth the wait! We drove from La Mirada and we don't usually explore LA as much but today we did and tried Jagabans! The food was freshly made. The ambiance was awesome! I had the fufu and egusi soup with chicken and it was delicious. My husband and friend ordered the rice plate with beef and plantains. I took a bite of that as well and it was so tasty. The service was excellent. The owner was so helpful and made you feel like family! Definitely coming back!! read more

Very very spicy for the untrained tongue like mine (i cant even handle black pepper ) BUT it is SO YUMMY and SO flavorful. So if youre weak like me get a lot of water and milk! I personally love their Okra + Oxtail and the Plantains! Best food EVER! read more