Made with love,
served with spice.
“Growing up in Lagos, food was never just food. It was how we showed love. Vivi's Kitchen is me sharing that love with everyone who walks through our door.”
— Vivi Okonkwo, Founder & Head Chef
Vivi's Kitchen started as a dream — to bring the bold, unapologetic flavours of Nigerian cuisine and the communal joy of a seafood boil together under one roof. What started as a small dining room in 2021 has become one of the most talked-about restaurants in the city.
Everything we do is rooted in authenticity. The spice blends are made from scratch each morning. The seafood arrives fresh daily. And every plate that leaves the kitchen is made the way Vivi would make it for her own family.
Fresh Daily
Every seafood delivery is inspected by Vivi herself. If it's not fresh enough for her family, it's not going on your table.
Authentic Flavours
Our spice blends are made from scratch using Nigerian recipes passed down through the family. No shortcuts.
Family First
Whether you're a table of two or twenty, every guest is treated like family. That's the Vivi's Kitchen way.
The Beginning
Vivi's Kitchen opens its doors with a simple promise: authentic Nigerian flavours and the finest seafood boils, made with love.
The Secret Gets Out
Word spreads fast. Weekend queues form down the street. The Friday Boil Night becomes a weekly institution.
Going Bigger
We expand the dining room to meet demand and launch the Family Boil Box — now our most popular order.
Private Events
The private dining room opens for exclusive hire. Birthdays, anniversaries, and corporate celebrations find a new home.
Community Roots
Vivi's Kitchen is named Best African Restaurant in the city. The community that built us celebrates with us.
Meet the team.
Vivi Okonkwo
Born in Lagos, trained in Houston. Vivi brings the authentic taste of Nigerian seafood boils to every plate.
Chidi Okonkwo
Vivi's brother and right hand. He keeps the kitchen running and the guests smiling.
Amaka Eze
The mastermind behind Vivi's signature sauce blend. Her recipes are kept under strict lock and key.
Tunde Adeyemi
Ten years in hospitality. Tunde makes every guest feel like family from the moment they walk in.
“The best seafood boil in the city — bold, generous, and cooked with obvious love.”
City Food Awards · Best African Restaurant 2025