From quick bites to sit-down dining, discover the best restaurants in Lekki Phase 1 at Banex Mall — Chicken Republic, Zaika, Spice Tribe, and more.
There's a particular kind of indecision that hits everyone in Lekki Phase 1 around 1pm or 7pm: you're hungry, you're nearby, and you genuinely cannot decide what you want quick and casual, or sit-down and proper, spicy or comfort food, a smoothie or something with actual cutlery involved.
Banex Mall on Akiogun Road solves that indecision better than almost anywhere else in the area, because it doesn't make you choose a neighbourhood. It puts ten different answers under one roof, spread across two buildings and four floors.
Here's the actual breakdown: what's there, where to find it, and what each one is good for.
Quick & Casual — When You Just Want to Eat Fast
Chicken Republic
North Building, Ground Floor
The reliable choice. If you know Chicken Republic, you know exactly what you're getting fried chicken, jollof, and the kind of fast, familiar service that doesn't require thinking.
Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm, and Sundays 11am to 5pm.
Good for a quick lunch between errands or picking something up on the way home.
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Splash Grill N More
South Building, Ground Floor
Grilled food done properly, in the building where you're already shopping or about to catch a movie. Ground floor placement means it's an easy in-and-out stop if you're not planning to linger.
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Eatyum.Food
North Building, Ground Floor
A casual dining option for when you want something a bit more put-together than fast food but don't need a full sit-down experience.
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Indomie Cafee
North Building, Ground Floor
Yes, an Indomie-themed café exists, and yes, it's exactly the kind of comfort-food concept that works in a mall setting; quick, familiar, and good for a casual catch-up over food that doesn't take itself too seriously.
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Proper Sit-Down Dining
Zaika Restaurant Lekki
South Building, 1st Floor
If you want flavour and you're willing to sit for it, Zaika is the standout in Banex Mall's dining lineup. It's positioned as a destination stop in its own right the kind of place worth the trip after a gym session or before catching a movie, rather than just a convenient pit stop.
Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm, Sundays 11am to 5pm.
Contact: +234 808 247 9999
View Zaika's Banex Mall page →
Spice Tribe Restaurant
South Building, Ground Floor
For when you want a proper meal with real spice and flavour depth, not a quick bite. Ground floor location in the South Building makes it easy to find if you're starting your visit from that side of the mall.
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AC Big Apple
North Building, 2nd Floor
Tucked up on the second floor, worth the trip up for something a little different from the ground-floor options.
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Drinks, Smoothies & Something Lighter
Oh Smoothie
South Building, 3rd Floor
If you're after something lighter ; a smoothie, a fresh juice, a healthier alternative to a full meal — Oh Smoothie on the third floor of the South Building is the spot. Good for a refresh between shopping or before the cinema.
View Oh Smoothie's Banex Mall page →
Delightsome Organic Foods & Beverages
North Building, Ground Floor
For the health-conscious crowd — organic options for those who want to eat well without compromise, right on the ground floor of the North Building.
View Delightsome's Banex Mall page →
LiquorsNCans2u
North Building, 1st Floor
For evening plans, a gathering, or just picking up drinks on your way out — LiquorsNCans2u handles that on the first floor of the North Building.
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Owenwinery Store
South Building, 2nd Floor
A dedicated wine destination for anyone putting together something special: a dinner, a gift, or simply restocking at home. Second floor of the South Building.
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How to Pick Where to Eat; A Quick Decision Guide
In a hurry?
Chicken Republic or Eatyum.Food, both ground floor, North Building in and out in fifteen minutes.
Want to actually sit down and enjoy a meal?
Zaika or Spice Tribe. Both are positioned as proper dining experiences, not just a stop between errands.
Need something light or healthy?
Oh Smoothie or Delightsome Organic Foods & Beverages.
Picking up drinks for later?
LiquorsNCans2u or Owenwinery Store.
Want comfort food with a twist?
Indomie Cafee for when you want something familiar served a little differently.
Why Eat at Banex Mall Instead of Driving Around Lekki
Lekki Phase 1 has restaurants scattered across the area, but the advantage of eating at Banex Mall specifically is that you're not making a separate trip for it.
You're already there for the cinema, for shopping, for an errand at one of the 100+ other businesses in the mall and food is simply part of the same visit, spread across two buildings so there's genuinely a different option depending on your mood and which floor you happen to be on.
It also means parking once and handling multiple parts of your day in one stop: shop, eat, watch a movie instead of three separate drives across Lekki traffic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time do restaurants at Banex Mall close?
Most restaurants in Banex Mall operate Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm, and Sundays from 11am to 5pm. It's worth confirming with the specific restaurant if you're planning a late visit, as hours can vary slightly.
Is there a food court at Banex Mall, or are these standalone restaurants?
Banex Mall's dining options are spread across standalone restaurant units in both the North and South Buildings, rather than a single food court layout giving each restaurant its own dedicated space rather than shared seating.
Which restaurant is best for a proper sit-down meal in Banex Mall?
Zaika Restaurant Lekki and Spice Tribe Restaurant are the two strongest options for a complete dining experience rather than a quick bite.
Are there healthy or organic food options at Banex Mall?
Yes — Delightsome Organic Foods & Beverages and Oh Smoothie both cater to health-conscious diners looking for lighter, fresher options.
Where is Banex Mall located?
Banex Mall is on Akiogun Road, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos — easily accessible from Oniru, Victoria Island, and the wider Lekki corridor.
Eleven different places to eat, across two buildings and four floors, all inside one mall in Lekki Phase 1.
Whether you're grabbing something quick before a meeting, settling in for a proper meal, or just picking up a smoothie between errands, Banex Mall has more dining variety packed into one location than most people realise until they actually walk the floors.
Next time the "where should we eat" indecision hits, the answer might just be: all of them, eventually, one visit at a time.
Browse the complete list of restaurants and every other business at Banex Mall in the full directory → or see all dining options on the Eat & Drink page →
Get directions to Banex Mall, Lekki Phase 1 →
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