Abuja Street Food & Cultural Experience Taste Traditional Dishes

Stop 1 – Wuse Market Time: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM (30 Minutes) Begin your experience with a guided walk through Wuse Market, one of Abuja's busiest traditional markets. Learn About • Nigerian spices and herbs • Local vegetables and ingredients • Regional food traditions • How Nigeria's diverse ethnic groups influence the country's cuisine Photo Opportunities • Fresh produce • Spice stalls • Traditional markets • Local traders

Stop 2 – Akara Café Experience Time: 3:35 PM – 4:00 PM (25 Minutes) Venue Akara Café, Abuja Taste • Fresh Akara • Agege Bread • Pap (Ogi) or your preferred local breakfast accompaniment (subject to availability) Learn the History Akara dates back hundreds of years and is believed to have originated among the Yoruba people before spreading across West Africa. You'll also discover: • Why akara is one of Nigeria's favourite breakfast foods • it is cheap, rich in protein, and tastes great. Made from whipped and fried bean batter, these golden fritters pair easily with common morning sides like pap (akamu), custard, oatmeal, or bread, offering a quick and filling start to the day. • • How beans are processed into akara To make akara, black-eyed peas or brown beans are soaked briefly, rubbed to remove their outer skins, and washed clean. The peeled beans are blended into a thick, smooth paste with minimal water. The batter is whisked to trap air for a fluffy texture, mixed with salt, onions

Stop 3 – Abuja Arts & Crafts Village Time: 4:10 PM – 4:50 PM (40 Minutes) Visit Abuja's famous Arts & Crafts Village before the shops close. Learn About • Nigeria's diverse ethnic cultures • Traditional wood carving • Bronze casting • Adire (tie-dye) fabrics • Aso Oke weaving • Handmade jewellery • Leather craftsmanship • Nigerian masks and sculptures • Handmade musical instruments Experience • Meet local artisans • Shop for authentic souvenirs • Take memorable photographs

Time: 5:00 PM – 5:35 PM (35 Minutes) Venue Yahuza Suya, Wuse II Taste • Beef Suya • Chicken Suya (optional) • Gizzard Suya (optional) Learn the History Suya originated among the Hausa people of Northern Nigeria and has become one of the country's most famous street foods. It is traditionally grilled over charcoal and seasoned with Yaji, a spice blend made from ground peanuts, ginger, paprika, chili, garlic, and other spices. You'll learn: • Why suya became Nigeria's national street food Suya became Nigeria's national street food because its addictive smoky flavor, portable nature, and affordable price bridge all ethnic and social divides. Originating with Northern nomadic herders, this spiced, coal-grilled meat spread nationwide through migration and urbanization, turning evening roadside stands into vibrant community gathering spaces.

Stop 5 – Boli & Roasted Fish Time: 5:45 PM – 6:15 PM (30 Minutes) Venue Floris Garden, Wuse Zone 3 Taste • Roasted Plantain (Boli) • Roasted Fish • Pepper Sauce Learn the History Discover why boli is one of Southern Nigeria's favourite street foods, how it is roasted over charcoal, and why it is commonly paired with roasted fish and spicy pepper sauce. Boli (or bole) is a beloved Southern Nigerian street food because it combines smoky, earthy aromas with a sweet, comforting taste. It is cheap, filling, and deeply tied to local roadside culture. Ripe or semi-ripe plantains are grilled over hot charcoal until the outside is charred and the inside turns soft and sweet. Pairing it with smoky roasted fish and a fiery palm-oil pepper sauce creates a balanced meal of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.

Stop 6 – Traditional Nigerian Cuisine Display Experience Time: 6:20 PM – 7:00 PM (40 Minutes) Venue PTK Restaurant, Abuja Enjoy a seated tasting experience featuring authentic Nigerian dishes from different regions of the country. Sample Dishes (Subject to Availability) • Jollof Rice • Pounded Yam • Egusi Soup • Efo Riro • Vegetable Soup • White Soup • Ofada Rice & Ayamase Sauce • Native Rice • Peppered Goat Meat • Catfish Pepper Soup • Moi Moi