Wakkis

Wakkis is one of the established names for Indian food in Abuja. The restaurant is on Aminu Kano Crescent in Wuse 2, one of the city's main restaurant streets, and it describes its cooking as home-style dishes rooted in Indian tradition, prepared with fresh ingredients and a mix of local and regional recipes. Its tagline promises great food and warm vibes, and it pitches itself as a place for lunch, dinner or special occasions.

The menu is organised into appetisers, meat dishes, seafood and desserts. Indian restaurants of this kind typically offer tandoor-grilled meats, slow-cooked curries, rice dishes and breads, along with vegetarian options, so it is a good choice for groups with mixed diets. Ask staff for guidance on spice levels if you are not used to Indian cooking; most dishes can be adjusted, and ordering several dishes to share is the best way to explore the menu.

Wakkis suits a relaxed dinner with friends or family, a business lunch away from the hotel restaurants, or a takeaway to eat in your apartment. Prices are in the mid-range for Wuse 2. Orders can be placed through the restaurant's website, by phone or via WhatsApp, which is useful if you are staying nearby and want a night in.

The restaurant is open every day from 11:00 to 23:00, so it works for a late lunch as well as dinner. Reservations are a good idea for larger groups and on weekend evenings, when Wuse 2 is at its busiest. Several phone numbers are listed on the website; call ahead to check availability if you are planning a celebration.

The website has a gallery and a customer reviews section that give a sense of the dining room before you go, and the restaurant posts updates on Facebook and Instagram. For a quieter meal, aim for an early dinner on a weekday, as Friday and Saturday evenings are the busiest time across Wuse 2.

Aminu Kano Crescent runs through the heart of Wuse 2, close to Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent and its malls, bars and rooftop lounges. Most hotels in Maitama and the Central Business District are a short taxi or ride-hailing trip away, and you can easily continue the evening at one of the nearby bars after dinner.