There is level of expectation that comes with ordering jollof rice from a place called Jollof Republic. After spotting the brand on Glovo, curiosity quickly took over and an order was placed without much hesitation.
The meal for the evening was their asun jollof priced at N7,200, alongside an extra serving of jollof rice which cost N1,400 for two scoops, and five pieces of plantain for N700. In today’s economy, the plantain portion especially felt like fair value.
One thing Jollof Republic got right immediately was delivery temperature. The food arrived properly hot, fresh and ready to eat, which already set a positive tone for the experience.
The asun jollof, however, was slightly underwhelming in one area. While the dish was generously packed with vegetables and bay leaves, the actual asun portion felt limited, with only about five noticeable pieces of meat in the serving. For a dish built around asun, a little more balance would have gone a long way.
The jollof rice itself was the stronger part of the meal. Rather than the smoky, firewood-style party jollof many Lagos food lovers chase, this leaned more towards a well-prepared homemade version. Rich, comforting and neatly cooked without trying too hard to impress.
Overall, it felt like one of those meals that may not completely blow you away, but you still enjoy while eating. The jollof was solid, the portions were decent and aside from wishing there was more asun in the bowl, it was a pretty satisfying order.
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