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EMBER

Fire & Flavour

Where ancient wood-fire techniques meet modern Nigerian cuisine. Every dish is a journey through flavour, smoke, and the finest local ingredients.

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Rating
2,400+
Guests Served
12
Signature Dishes
7pm–11pm
Daily Hours
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Our Story

Cooking with fire since 2019

EMBER was born from a simple obsession β€” the belief that fire transforms food into something transcendent. Our wood-fire kitchen uses sustainably sourced hardwood to coax flavours that no gas flame can replicate.

Every dish tells a story rooted in Nigerian culinary heritage, reimagined with contemporary technique and the finest seasonal ingredients from local farmers.

EMBER kitchen
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Michelin Recommended
The EMBER Experience

More than a meal

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Wood-Fire Kitchen

Our open kitchen uses sustainably sourced iroko and ube wood for flavours that gas flames simply cannot replicate.

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Locally Sourced

Every ingredient is sourced from Nigerian farmers within 200km of Lagos. Fresh. Seasonal. Community-driven.

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Private Dining

Intimate private dining rooms for up to 20 guests. Perfect for celebrations, proposals, or business dinners.

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Curated Wine List

Over 80 wines handpicked by our sommelier. From bold South African reds to crisp French whites.

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Live Music

Every Friday and Saturday evening features live Afrobeats and jazz performances from Lagos' finest artists.

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Chef's Table

Six guests, one table, one unforgettable evening. Our 12-course chef's table experience by reservation only.

Meet the Team

The Hands Behind the Fire

Chef
Chef Emeka Okafor
Head Chef & Founder
Trained at Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Emeka returned to Lagos with one mission β€” to put Nigerian cuisine on the world map through the ancient art of fire cooking.
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Chef Amina Bello
Pastry Chef
Amina's desserts blend French patisserie technique with bold West African flavours. Her smoked chocolate fondant has a 3-month waiting list.
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Chef Kweku Asante
Sous Chef
Ghanaian-born Kweku brings a West African perspective that enriches every dish on our menu with unexpected depth and complexity.
Reservations

Reserve your table

Tables fill up fast. We recommend booking at least 3 days in advance. Walk-ins welcome on availability.

Guest Reviews

What our guests say

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"The suya ribs were the best thing I have eaten in my entire life. The smoke, the spice, the tenderness β€” absolutely transcendent."

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Adaeze Okonkwo
Food Critic, ThisDay Style
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"EMBER has redefined fine dining in Lagos. Chef Emeka's vision is extraordinary. The chef's table experience left me speechless."

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Tunde Fashola
Lagos Food & Travel
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"I have dined at restaurants across three continents. EMBER belongs in that conversation. A truly world-class experience in the heart of Lagos."

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Kemi Nwosu
Entrepreneur & Food Lover