The ceremony of the pot
Jollof Rice
Smoky party-style tomato rice with assorted meat and sweet plantain.
Handsworth · Birmingham · Nigerian Cuisine
Fire, flavour, and the long table.
A premium dining room celebrating the depth of Nigerian cooking — slow smoke, bold spice, and the generosity of shared plates.
Our Story
Not a trend. A tradition carried forward.
Naija Grill was born from a simple conviction: Nigerian food belongs among Birmingham's finest tables — not as novelty, but as cuisine with history, technique, and soul.
We cook over open flame, honour regional recipes, and plate with the restraint of a luxury dining room. Every dish is an invitation to linger.
Street fire, refined
Beef Suya
Yaji-spiced beef grilled over charcoal with onions and real heat.
Soup and swallow
Poundo & Egusi
Soft poundo with rich melon-seed egusi, greens, and tender meat.
Abula, done right
Amala, Ewedu & Gbegiri
Smooth amala with ewedu and gbegiri, finished with rich pepper stew and assorted meat.
From the grill
Grilled Fish
Whole grilled fish in pepper sauce with fried yam and sweet plantain.
Greens, slow-cooked
Efo Riro
Spinach stew with peppers, iru, and your choice of protein.
For the table
Small Chops
Puff puff, samosas, and snackable bites made for sharing.
Coastal comfort
Okro Seafood Soup
Silky okro soup with seafood, fish, and a proper swallow.
The ceremony of the pot
Jollof Rice
Smoky party-style tomato rice with assorted meat and sweet plantain.
Street fire, refined
Beef Suya
Yaji-spiced beef grilled over charcoal with onions and real heat.
Soup and swallow
Poundo & Egusi
Soft poundo with rich melon-seed egusi, greens, and tender meat.
Abula, done right
Amala, Ewedu & Gbegiri
Smooth amala with ewedu and gbegiri, finished with rich pepper stew and assorted meat.
From the grill
Grilled Fish
Whole grilled fish in pepper sauce with fried yam and sweet plantain.
Greens, slow-cooked
Efo Riro
Spinach stew with peppers, iru, and your choice of protein.
For the table
Small Chops
Puff puff, samosas, and snackable bites made for sharing.
Coastal comfort
Okro Seafood Soup
Silky okro soup with seafood, fish, and a proper swallow.
Private dining & catering
Planning a full table or need catering services?
Book a table for the group or request Nigerian catering for your event — tell us the occasion, date, and guest count, and the team will shape it around you.
BirthdaysBaby showersGraduationsWeddingsCorporate traysFamily gatherings
The Experience
An evening measured in conversation, not courses.
Low light. Unhurried service. Music that sits beneath the room rather than above it. We design each service for guests who want to arrive, settle, and stay.
Guest Notes
What they say about us
Guest note
“The jollof alone would justify the journey across Birmingham. Everything else felt like a generous afterthought.”
Elena M.
Evening service
Guest note
“Finally — Nigerian food presented with the same care you expect from the city's best dining rooms.”
James O.
Private dining
Guest note
“No gimmicks. Just extraordinary flavour, beautiful plating, and a room that knows when to step back.”
Amara K.
Weekend lunch
Guest note
“The jollof alone would justify the journey across Birmingham. Everything else felt like a generous afterthought.”
Elena M.
Evening service
Guest note
“Finally — Nigerian food presented with the same care you expect from the city's best dining rooms.”
James O.
Private dining
Guest note
“No gimmicks. Just extraordinary flavour, beautiful plating, and a room that knows when to step back.”
Amara K.
Weekend lunch
From the Journal
Stories from the kitchen and the city.
Local Guides · 14 June 2026
Best Nigerian Restaurant in Handsworth, Birmingham
Looking for the best Nigerian restaurant in Handsworth? Here is why NaijaGrill on Rookery Road is Birmingham's home of authentic Nigerian food — jollof, suya, pepper soup, and more.
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Local Guides · 13 June 2026
Nigerian Takeaway in Birmingham: Top Dishes to Try
Craving a Nigerian takeaway in Birmingham? These are the top dishes to order for delivery or collection from NaijaGrill in Handsworth — and how to get them.
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Events · 12 June 2026
Catering for Nigerian Parties, Weddings and Events in Birmingham
Planning a celebration? NaijaGrill offers Nigerian catering in Birmingham for parties, weddings, naming ceremonies, and corporate events — generous party food done properly.
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Before you take your seat.
A few notes on reservations, groups and catering, delivery, and finding the dining room in Handsworth.
Do I need to book before visiting?+
Reservations are recommended for evening service, especially Thursday to Saturday. Walk-ins are welcome when the room allows.
Can you handle groups, events, or catering?+
The restaurant seats up to around 25 guests, so smaller groups can dine in with a reservation. For anything larger, NaijaGrill offers full catering for any number of people — and can even arrange and plan the venue for you, like a complete event planner. Send an event and catering enquiry and the team will shape it around your occasion.
Can I order NaijaGrill for delivery?+
Yes. Order your favourites on Uber Eats for delivery across Birmingham, or reserve a table to dine in with us on Rookery Road.
Where is NaijaGrill located?+
You will find us at 77B Rookery Road in Handsworth, Birmingham, close to the neighbourhood's main local routes.
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Open every day · Sunday — Saturday
2pm — 11pm
77B Rookery Road, Handsworth, Birmingham
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