5 places to get affordable tasty meals in Owerri

If you are tired of the hassle in Lagos and crave for a much need vacation within Nigeria. I would suggest you go to Owerri, the capital city of Imo State and the heart of Igboland.

A prominent city with reminiscent the the civil war, it contains various statuary memorializing the war.  Owerri city boasts of a rich cultural heritage, breath-taking landscape and a list of tasty local cuisine.

The town is renowned for its local dishes, from Ofe Owerri, a meal prepared with two different vegetable to spicy goat meat pepper soup, you are assured of an amazing culinary experience coupled with a warm welcome to the heartland. Take a tour of some of the various food stalls, street cafés and restaurants you can find in town

Here is a list of some of the places where you can enjoy affordable yet tasty meals in the city of Owerri:

Ukwu Mango:

To enjoy a specially make plate of goat meat pepper soup at an ultra-affordable rate, check out Ukwu Mango. It is one of the most frequented spots in town. Enjoy a combination of the pepper soup with rice or agidi and finish your meal up with a cold bottle of beer.

The restaurant behind ITC Park:

Have a taste of the renowned Owerri delicacy called Ofe Owerri. It is made with an assortment of special condiments, vegetables and meat. It is an affordable yet tasty meal that give you an opportunity to enjoy and appreciate the uniqueness of Owerri’s local cuisine.

Ikenegbu:

During your stay in Owerri, you are privy to not just local dishes but given an opportunity to also enjoy contemporary meals with a local touch. The tasty noodles garnished with suya sauce and tiny chunks of spicy hot suya with egg is something to look forward to. The food stall is strategically located close to the Samsung Plaza. It caters to a number of customers from mid-day till dusk.

Nda Leti:

Nda Leti is a popular local restaurant in Owerri, here you are assured of tasty meals at very reasonable cost. Enjoy a plate of simple meals like rice with assorted stews and well marinated pieces of beef. You are assured of your money’s worth here.

Channel O:

It is one of oldest and well visited street cafés in Owerri. The best place to get affordable and unbelievably tasty shawarma which goes for as low as 600 NAIRA. Here you can enjoy a quick tasty snack fix with friends after taking a tour of the beautiful city.