Buka - Nigerian Restaurant and Lounge

3727 University Ave, San Diego
(619) 572-5086

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Pounded Yam Fufu Choice of Soup Choice of Protein
Whole Grilled Tilapia Plantains & Spicy Sauce
White Rice Buka Sauce & Choice of Meat
Jollof Rice Fried Plantains
Pounded Yam Ogbonno Protein
Efo Riro & Protein
Fried Rice Only
Beans Pottage
Shortbreads
Peppersoup

Small Chops
Fried Plantain
Bowl of fried plantain
Kpomo Alata (Peppered Cow Hyde)
Cow skin sauced with spicy habanero, bell pepper, onions, and spices.
Goat Pepper Soup
Fried Sweet Potatoes
Bowl of Fried Rice
Peppered Snail
Garnished snail in spicy bell pepper sauce
Bowl of Jollof Rice
West african stewed rice. Bowl of jollof without protein
Egusi Soup
Melon stew with spinach
Mixed Meat
A combination of beef, chicken, and goat meat.
Bowl of Beans
Steamed honey red beans.
Fufu
Iyan (yam fufu), Plantain Fufu, Eba [Cassva Fufu], Amala.
Moin Moin
Nigerian steamed bean pudding is made from a mixture of washed and peeled black-eyed beans, onions, and fresh ground red peppers. It is a protein-rich food.
Okra stew (Ila alasepo)
Efo Riro (Vegetable Stew)
Ogbonno Stew

Main Entree
Pounded Yam + Efo Riro + Protein
Efo riro (Nigerian Spinach Stew) is a mouthwatering, savory, African stew made with spinach and is oh so flavorful! Who knew spinach could taste so good? Order with your choice of protein (Beef, Chicken, Fish or Goat Meat)
Pounded Yam + Egusi Soup + Protein
Egusi Soup is a rich and savory West African soup made with ground melon seeds and eaten with fufu (Swallow). Order with your choice of protein (Beef, Chicken, Fish or Goat Meat)
Pounded Yam + Ogbonno + Protein
Ogbono soup (Draw Soup) is a rich, nutrition-packed Nigerian soup made from ogbono seeds (ground African mango seeds), palm oil, assorted meats, and traditional spices. It packs a lot of bold and rich flavors and is incredibly delicious! Order with your choice of protein (Beef, Chicken, Fish or Goat Meat)
Jollof Rice + Plantain + Protein
Jollof Rice served with fried plantain and your choice of protein.
Yam & Egg Sauce
Boiled yam served with scrambled egg sauce.
Yam Porridge
Boiled yam cooked in palm oil, vegetables, and spices.
Fried Plantain with Efo Riro and Protein
Efo Riro served with sweet fried plantain and choice of protein (Chicken, Fish, Beef or Goat Meat)
Beans with Plantain
Choice of meat is extra.
Whole Grilled Tilapia
Whole grilled Tilapia combo. Includes Grilled Tilapia, Spicy sauce and fried plantains.
Fried Rice + Plantains + Protein
Delicious Nigerian fried rice, served with fried plantains and your choice of protein
Buka Sauce + White Rice
Buka sauce/Ayamase (with hardboiled eggs) + White Rice + Protein
Pepper Soup Combo
PepperSoup made with your choice of meat (Chicken, Fish, Beef or Goat Meat). Served with your choice of Fufu.

Drinks
Coke
Cocacola
Fanta
Bottled fanta
Malta Guiness
Maltina
Palm Wine
African palm wine (small size)
Palm Wine (Big)
Big size bottle of palm wine
Sprite
Bottled Sprite

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Recent Reviews

Name is LG. I enjoy eating Nagerian food alot and I've tried numerous places in SD. I gotta say this place food was so fresh, delicious and perfect portion (taste and look as well). The Efo riro with egusi soup was amazing. The place doesn't look that fancy but I guess that's because it's still new. The food worth it.
June 2025
Buka has never disappointed me. The food is always fresh, full of flavor, and made with care. If you're ever in City Heights, do yourself a favor and stop by. It's one of those places that truly feels special
May 2025
Delicious!

Ordered Egusi w/ chicken and Fufu. It was made to order, so my meal was piping hot and fresh, even after driving home. Definitely coming back to try the rest of the menu.
March 2025

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Buka - Nigerian Restaurant and Lounge

3727 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 572-5086