Spice level warning — Egusi Soup is not what I expected

I underestimated Egusi Soup. The complex and robust description didn't prepare me for the reality. locust beans dawadawa brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating.

suya spiced meat skewers are eaten across West Africa but claim deep Nigerian roots. The a Lagos buka local restaurant setting means locals eat this with ease while visitors like me reach for water. palm wine cut through it better than water would have. Don't order the mild version out of caution — the full version is the point. I'd go back. Three stars only because I wasn't warned.