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Top spots in Ikeja
Computer Village
CultureOtigba
West Africa's largest tech bazaar — phones, parts and repairs in a few crowded blocks.
Ikeja GRA Gardens
OutdoorsIkeja GRA
Quiet, tree-lined GRA streets — colonial bungalows, embassies and easy morning walks.
Alausa Secretariat Lake
OutdoorsAlausa
Lakeside walk past the state government complex — joggers' loop at dawn.
Where to eat
Sky Restaurant & Lounge
$$$Continental · Ikeja GRA
Rooftop dining on top of Sheraton — skyline views, grills and slow Sunday brunch.
The Place
$Nigerian Fast Food · Allen
Mainland favourite for asun, jollof and peppered chicken — fast, cheap and always packed.
Address Home
$$Indian · Ikeja GRA
Long-running GRA Indian — butter chicken, biryani and a calm courtyard away from Allen noise.
Yellow Chilli Ikeja
$$Nigerian · Ikeja GRA
Modern jollof and goat pepper soup in a polished mainland setting.
Cactus Ikeja
$$Cafe / Brunch · Alausa
Mainland outpost of the Lekki classic — pancakes, milkshakes and shawarma.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Computer Village, Ikeja GRA Gardens, Alausa Secretariat Lake. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Ikeja and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.