6 places to eat amala in Ibadan
Updated 7 November 2026
Amala is the Ibadan classic: a soft swallow made from yam flour, usually eaten with gbegiri (bean soup) and ewedu (jute leaf soup), plus the protein of your choice.
These six places on placetogoto serve it, across Bodija, Oluyole, Yemetu, Akobo and UI Road. They are not ranked. Each one is a little different, from a quick canteen to a sit-down restaurant.
1. Amala Skye
Bodija, Ibadan · Budget
Bodija's famous amala spot, serving it steaming hot with gbegiri and ewedu, fast.
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Bodija, Ibadan · ₦2,000 to ₦5,000
A food canteen in Bodija Market known for amala, with pounded yam and jollof rice also on offer.
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Oluyole, Ibadan · ₦2,000 to ₦5,000
An amala restaurant in Oluyole, near Sumal Gate, serving swallows with soups, rice and a choice of proteins.
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Yemetu, Ibadan · ₦2,000 to ₦5,000
A local canteen on Yemetu Street selling amala and other Nigerian meals.
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Akobo, Ibadan · ₦2,000 to ₦5,000
A restaurant in Akobo serving Nigerian and intercontinental dishes, including amala and abula.
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Inside Hybrid Heights, UI Road, Ibadan · ₦5,000 to ₦10,000
The restaurant inside Hybrid Heights on UI Road, for rice, amala and more.
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Before you go
Menus and opening hours change, so check each place's page before you go. If you are not sure what to order, ask which soups are ready that day.
More amala and swallow spots in Ibadan
Hidden gem
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₦2k to ₦5k
Open until 8pm
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Open 24 hours
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Mid-range
Open until midnight
A late-opening Akobo restaurant for Nigerian dishes and a calm sit-down meal.
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