Part of traveling abroad means delving fearlessly into exotic foods. For those of us who lack the dough to high-tail it overseas, Nigerian Kitchen provides a cultural experience through its home-cooked steamy stews, fried plantains and broiled yams. And it doesn't charge a dime over $8 for any of it.
Check your taste for burgers and fries at the door; you won't find a single Americanized item on the menu. This is one restaurant that isn't concerned with pleasing the masses, but if the masses were to eat here, they would undoubtedly be pleased. The single-sheet menu offers 17 entrees, all of which are laid out in plain English with simple descriptions. But there are really only a few things you need to take note of: egusi, ewedu and fufu.
The egusi and ewedu are fishy soups traditionally consumed by cupping the right hand and fashioning it into a makeshift spoon. The broth can also be scooped up with some fufu (starchy porridge with a bread-like consistency) by tearing off a small ball and making a well in the middle; spoons are available if you fail to meet the challenge.
Centerstage Reviewer: Stacy Warden
