
L&B African Restaurant
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About L&B African Restaurant
On Derby St in Bolton, L&B African Restaurant serves Nigerian dishes including jollof, ogbonna soup, edikankong, and okra soup. The menu draws on these staples of Nigerian cooking rather than a broader pan-African spread, giving diners a focused set of dishes to choose from. Food is available both to eat in and to take away, so it suits a sit-down meal or something to carry home. High chairs are on hand, making the room workable for families with young children. The restaurant opens Tuesday to Saturday and stays closed on Mondays and Sundays, and reservations are recommended for those planning to eat in. The place is run personally by its owner.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Family friendly
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention ogbonna soup, jollof rice, okra soup and portion size inconsistency.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention ogbonna soup, jollof rice, okra soup and portion size inconsistency.
Customer Review Summary
Jollof rice draws consistent praise, with several diners naming it directly as a highlight alongside soups like ogbonna and okra soup, one first-time customer even crediting the okra soup with converting them to the dish. Edikaikong got a more mixed nod from one reviewer who rated it lower than the ogbonna based on comparisons to soups sampled in Lagos. Many describe the space as clean and tidy, praise the woman running the place, and say they'll return, with a few planning to work through more of the menu. Against this, two complaints stand out: one reviewer describes being served a bone, offal and fat dish in oil with overcooked rice, and says a refund was refused when they complained on the day, while another reports that portion sizes shrink drastically for online orders compared to eating in, despite high menu prices. These accounts sit apart from the otherwise repeated theme of good value and generous, tasty servings praised elsewhere.
Customer Review Summary
Jollof rice draws consistent praise, with several diners naming it directly as a highlight alongside soups like ogbonna and okra soup, one first-time customer even crediting the okra soup with converting them to the dish. Edikaikong got a more mixed nod from one reviewer who rated it lower than the ogbonna based on comparisons to soups sampled in Lagos. Many describe the space as clean and tidy, praise the woman running the place, and say they'll return, with a few planning to work through more of the menu. Against this, two complaints stand out: one reviewer describes being served a bone, offal and fat dish in oil with overcooked rice, and says a refund was refused when they complained on the day, while another reports that portion sizes shrink drastically for online orders compared to eating in, despite high menu prices. These accounts sit apart from the otherwise repeated theme of good value and generous, tasty servings praised elsewhere.
Featured reviews
- Sarah Osei
“I love their obono soup. Very hot And very neat restaurant”
- zuhurah nakiwala
“Such a great experience loved the food the jollof was great I will be coming back and definitely will try everything on the menu will tell my friends about it as well”
- Tutu Adepoju
“Lovely food! Lovely woman running the place! Not many places like this in Wigan serving African authentic food! Will be going back!”
- Omobolanle Johnson
“I have tasted both their Ogbonna & Edikankong. For someone who has sampled several ethnic soups in Lagos (mainland & Island), I would rate their Ogbonna ⅘ and the Edikankong ⅖.”
- John Tate
“Disgusting mass of bone, offal and fat swimming in spiced oil. I wouldn't serve this to my worst enemy! Rice was so overcooked and soft! A vile waste of money and bad experience! I know Nigerians eat bone but my dog would struggle on that pile!!! **update following your reply..... I complained on the day, you were rude and unapologetic refusing a refund! you've also taken 5+months to reply..... hardly great service?! My review was fair and accurate! sending a knuckle bone in hot oil and expecting me to be happy is bizarre!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great tea selection
- Sport
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Family friendly
- Bar on site
- Casual
- Beer
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Planning· 3
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great tea selection
- Sport
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- Tourists
- University students
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Location
Restaurants near L&B African Restaurant
- KANI RESTAURANT.4.52330 miGood for kidsReservations
meat kebabs, lentil soup, naan bread
- Afghan Cuisine'n'Grill3.96150 miWheelchair accessible
kabuli pulao, peshawari chapli kebab, kobeda kebab
- 0.2 miGood for kidsReservations
beef stew, pounded yam, curry goat
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| L&B African RestaurantGood for kids · Reservations | 4.350 | — | ogbonna soup, jollof rice, okra soup |
| KANI RESTAURANT.Good for kids · Reservations | 4.5233 | 0 mi | meat kebabs, lentil soup, naan bread |
| Afghan Cuisine'n'GrillWheelchair accessible | 3.9615 | 0 mi | kabuli pulao, peshawari chapli kebab, kobeda kebab |
| Tiwani Bar & RestaurantGood for kids · Reservations | 4.365 | 0.2 mi | beef stew, pounded yam, curry goat |
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