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Rosanna Ramos1
Jul 19, 2026
This was my first visit to Hola Nigerian Kitchen, and my last. This was one of the most disappointing dining experiences I have ever had.
We arrived just before the lunch specials ended and ordered three lunch specials that were advertised at $10 each. We specifically ordered the rice with fried chicken. However, when the food arrived, the chicken did not appear fried and looked more like it had been stewed. When we asked about it, we were told that they do not fry chicken. This was confusing because the restaurant has signage advertising fried chicken, and I took photos of it. The portion was also extremely disappointing, with one piece consisting mostly of bone and very little meat.
I also ordered fufu with eba and spinach stew. The fufu had a burnt flavor, similar to food scraped from the bottom of a burnt pot. The stew was not what I expected, and the meat served with it was not something I enjoyed. Some of the items on my plate were unfamiliar to me, and I could not identify what cut of meat or part of the animal they came from. The appearance alone was enough to make me lose my appetite, and I chose not to eat it.
Cleanliness was a major concern throughout our visit. The drinking glasses arrived dirty, with visible fingerprints and debris on them. I had to send my glass back. My daughter refused to drink from her cup because of how unclean it appeared. The silverware was also grimy and did not look properly cleaned.
When I asked where the restroom was so I could wash my hands, I was directed to a sink in the dining area. When I later used the restroom, I found it to be poorly maintained. There were cobwebs, dust, debris, and bottle caps on the floor. On my way to the restroom, I also observed uncovered pots in an area visible from the hallway. Seeing food left uncovered added to my concerns about cleanliness and food handling practices.
The atmosphere was equally unpleasant. Music was playing from one television while a movie was playing on another television nearby. The competing sounds made the dining room loud, distracting, and unwelcoming.
Another surprise came when the bill arrived. We had ordered three lunch specials advertised at $10 each, yet the total came to $52. At that point, I asked to speak with the owner and explained that I had never left a restaurant feeling this disappointed and still hungry. To her credit, she chose not to charge us for the food, which I appreciated. However, the experience itself was still extremely disappointing and worth sharing.
By the end of the visit, I was still hungry because I was uncomfortable eating much of what was served. Between the disappointing food, questionable cleanliness, dirty dishes and utensils, confusing pricing, and uncomfortable atmosphere, this experience fell far below my expectations.
I took photos documenting the food, restaurant signage, dirty glasses, silverware, restroom conditions, and other concerns I observed during my visit. Based on my experience, I would not return and cannot recommend this restaurant.