If you stay in Ogba, then you already know Ogba is not the place you go hungry. I’ve tried a lot of spots over time, just walking around, buying randomly, or following where the crowd gathers. These are the ones I always find myself going back to

First, let me talk about suya

There’s something about buying suya at night in Ogba that just hits differently. The smell alone will drag you from wherever you are. I have one particular spot I always go to because the spice is just right and the meat is soft, not dry. If you know, you know. Pair it with a cold drink, and you’re set

Then there’s shawarma

Ogba has plenty of shawarma spots, but not all of them are worth your money. I’ve learned to stick to the ones that don’t hold back on filling. The best ones are the places where you see people constantly ordering. That’s how I judge. If there’s no crowd, I’m not interested

I can’t forget boli and groundnut

This one is simple but perfect, especially in the evening. Fresh hot boli with groundnut or fish just hits the spot after a long day. There’s a woman I usually buy from, and her boli is always soft inside with that perfect roasted outside. It’s one of those things you don’t plan to buy but always end up getting.

Indomie and egg is another must

Late nights in Ogba are not complete without roadside Indomie. There’s always one spot still open when everywhere else is quiet. I like watching them prepare it right there, adding egg, pepper, sometimes sausage if I’m feeling extra. It just tastes better than making it at home

And of course, small chops

If you see a tray of hot puff puff or samosa while walking, just accept your fate and buy it. I’ve tried to ignore it before, but it never works. The best ones are always fresh and hot, not the ones that have been sitting for too long

Living in Ogba has taught me that good food is not always in big restaurants. Sometimes it’s right there by the roadside, where everything is simple but tastes so good