Egusi Soup

Egusi Soup opened a door into a cuisine I'd previously known almost nothing about. The complex and robust flavours are unlike anything in my usual rotation and I mean that positively. Nigerian cuisine varies between the Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, and other ethnic culinary traditions. Understanding that co…

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Egusi Soup made with real commitment to palm oil and technique. The rich and earthy from palm oil result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before. suya spiced meat skewers are eaten across West …

I grew up eating Egusi Soup and have strong opinions shaped by memory. The version here triggered that recognition in the first bite — the deeply umami from fermented ingredients was right, crayfish powder was handled the way it should be. suya spiced meat skewers are eaten across West Africa but c…

Egusi Soup rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The deeply umami from fermented ingredients complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using uziza leaves correctly takes real skill. suya spiced meat skewers are eaten across West Africa but claim deep Nigerian…

I first ate Egusi Soup on a trip five years ago and have been searching for a version this good ever since. This restaurant finally delivered the deeply umami from fermented ingredients quality I remembered. locust beans dawadawa was handled correctly — something most restaurants here get slightly w…

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Egusi Soup. I ordered it with Fanta orange and the rich and earthy from palm oil elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. crayfish powder in particular became more prominent in a good way. suya spiced meat skewers are eat…

I've now had Egusi Soup prepared traditionally and in a modern interpretation. Both are interesting. The traditional version emphasises crayfish powder in the way suya spiced meat skewers are eaten across West Africa but claim deep Nigerian roots. The spicy and bold character is more pronounced and …

I was looking forward to Egusi Soup here based on the reputation. The reality was disappointing. The rich and earthy from palm oil character that makes this dish special was muted — either from shortcuts with ogiri fermented seeds or from scaling up production at the expense of quality. suya spiced…

I ate Egusi Soup at three different restaurants in the same week to compare. The results were illuminating. The use of palm oil varied significantly — only one got it right. The deeply umami from fermented ingredients profile should be consistent but interpretation differs widely. Nigerian cuisine …

Having eaten Egusi Soup at several restaurants over the past year, I can say this version is the best. The rich and earthy from palm oil quality is more pronounced here than anywhere else I've tried. crayfish powder is handled with real knowledge — you can taste the difference. This is proper a roa…