A lot of times whenever I'm free, I prefer to walk into my kitchen and do the cooking. I like to cook what I eat and I'm a sucker for a nicely made meal. I'm also quite picky about what I eat and I pay special attention to the hygiene of the server, the sanitary condition of the eatery/restaurant and stuff like that.
Aside from those things which are external factors, I prefer to eat from the best possible eatry where I can get a sumptuously made meal. And, that's exactly where it gets quite complicated because it costs a fortune to eat in such places and I can't afford to do that every day of the week.
Hah! Haha!
It doesn't get easy, does it?
I've read a few interesting literature on nutrition and dietetics and I've thought of doing what I can do to maintain a fairly decent nutrient intake. But, I'm just a young chap who lives alone with a very busy schedule. This warrants that there are times when I just can't afford (time or energy-wise) to prepare the exact thing I want to eat.
In such situations, eating out becomes an option that's worth considering. And, I believe I've tried getting food from more than 90% of the food vendors or restaurants that are within proximity. I don't mean to be salty, but I'm not gonna lie... The good is usually not as good as I want. It's either not spicy enough or too salty.
There is this particular vendor I can bet that even if I walk into her spot this very moment and buy Jollof or fried rice, it will surely be salty. Wow! And people are still rushing the food. I keep wondering if my taste buds is to be blamed, but it has happened a little too much. So, I'm sure that's just how she likes to make her food.
Also, I've noticed that there is nothing 'fried' about most of the so-called 'fried rice' they sell around here. It's just a glorified Jollof rice made with veggies (mostly carrot) and curry powder without adding tomatoes. My eyes cannot accept a fried rice of that quality and I can't swallow it. Haha.
To be fair, I've been able to spot two fairly decent restaurants where I can get fairly decent meals. If you are in Ibadan (Nigeria), check out;
Omak Foodmattaz which is opposite the main gate of the University of Ibadan. Their meals are expensive, no doubt about that. But, it has decent quality.
Another wonderful restaurant I visit is Weste Grill Restaurant, very close to Bodija market in Ibadan. Their food isn't as expensive as the one from Omak, but I would have to add the cost of transportation if I'm going to this place.
Meals from these places are edible. Hehe. And, I reached this conclusion after being to more than 20 different food vendors or restaurants. So, you can count on my recommendation.
What about y'all?
What's your experience with eating out in your area?
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