Nigerian Restaurant in London, Ontario

Authentic West African Food at Covent Garden Market

Welcome to Roswen Nigeria Restaurant & African Food Store, downtown London’s home for authentic Nigerian and West African cooking. From our counter inside Covent Garden Market at 34 Covent Market Place, we serve freshly made jollof rice, fried rice, egusi and okra soups with fufu, ofada rice with ayamase and assorted meat pepper soup — alongside an African food store stocked with the ingredients you need to cook the same dishes at home. Eat in at the market, grab takeout on your lunch break, or order online for pickup.

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Nigerian restaurant in London Ontario - Roswen Nigeria Restaurant and African Food Store at Covent Garden Market

Roswen is a Nigerian and West African kitchen paired with an African grocery, all under one roof inside the historic Covent Garden Market. Every plate is cooked from traditional family recipes — smoky party-style jollof rice, rich egusi and okra soups, tender goat and grilled meats, and daily specials that regulars plan their week around. Whether you grew up on this food or you are tasting Nigerian cuisine for the first time, our team is happy to walk you through the menu and help you pick your first plate.

Our downtown London location makes us an easy stop for office workers on a lunch break, market shoppers, Fanshawe College downtown campus students and families from Woodfield, SoHo and Old East Village. We are minutes from Victoria Park, Budweiser Gardens, Museum London and the Richmond Row shops, with market parking close by. Come for a quick Nigerian lunch, stay to shop the African food store, and take home the palm oil, garri, fufu flour and seasonings you need for your own kitchen.

Authentic Nigerian food in London Ontario served at Roswen Nigeria Restaurant and African Food Store

These are the plates London keeps coming back for. Every dish is cooked fresh at our Covent Garden Market counter and is available for dine-in, takeout or online pickup orders.

Jollof Rice with Chicken

Smoky, party-style jollof rice simmered in a rich pepper and tomato base
Served with seasoned chicken and sweet fried plantain
The most requested jollof rice in London, Ontario

Fried Rice with Chicken

Nigerian-style fried rice with mixed vegetables and curry seasoning
Light, fragrant and pairs perfectly with grilled or fried chicken
A favourite for family meals to-go

Ofada Rice with Ayamase

Local ofada rice served with fiery green pepper ayamase stew
Loaded with assorted meat for a truly authentic plate
For guests who want their Nigerian food properly spicy

Egusi Soup with Fufu

Melon-seed soup cooked down with leafy greens and meat
Served with soft, hand-moulded fufu
Nigerian comfort food at its best

Okra Soup with Fufu

Fresh okra simmered with palm oil, peppers and assorted meat
Paired with fufu or the swallow of your choice
A West African classic, made the traditional way

Assorted Meat Pepper Soup

Hot, aromatic broth built on classic Nigerian pepper soup spices
Tender assorted meat and goat in every bowl
The cure for a cold London, Ontario evening

Hungry for the full list? Browse our Nigerian food menu or order online for pickup.

Roswen is a short drive from every corner of London, Ontario. Guests order Nigerian takeout, pick up family meals and book catering trays from these neighbourhoods:

Downtown & Core London

Downtown London
Woodfield
SoHo
Old East Village
Piccadilly

North London

Masonville
Oxford Park
Medway
Huron Heights
Stoney Creek

South & East London

Westminster
Southcrest
Glen Cairn
Pond Mills
White Oaks
Argyle

West London

Carling
Hyde Park
Oakridge
Byron
River Bend
Fanshawe

Planning a party, church event or office lunch outside these areas? Call us at +1 (226) 980-5149 to arrange Nigerian catering trays and large orders anywhere in London, Ontario.

"Authentic Nigerian food right here in London. The jollof rice and chicken tasted just like home – rich, smoky flavour and perfectly cooked rice. Portions are generous and the staff are very friendly."

- Oluwaseun A., Downtown London

"First time trying Nigerian food and it was amazing. The egusi soup with fufu was so comforting and full of flavour. The lady at the counter explained the dishes and helped me choose. I’ll definitely be back."

- Maria K., Woodfield

"Great spot in Covent Garden Market. I grabbed jollof with plantain on my lunch break and it was hot, fresh, and reasonably priced. You can also buy African groceries right beside the restaurant which is super convenient."

- James L., Old East Village

"I’m Nigerian and very picky with my food, but Roswen did not disappoint. The ofada rice and ayamase stew were authentic and spicy, just the way it should be. So happy to have this place in London."

- Chioma N., Masonville

"Delicious comfort food and warm service. The pepper soup cleared my cold in one evening and the goat was so tender. Nice to sit in the market and enjoy something different from the usual options."

- Danielle P., SoHo

Where is Roswen Nigeria Restaurant located in London, Ontario?

We are inside Covent Garden Market at 34 Covent Market Place, London, Ontario N6A 1E2 — in the heart of downtown London, a short walk from Victoria Park, Budweiser Gardens and the Fanshawe College downtown campus.

Is there Nigerian food near me in London, Ontario?

Yes. Roswen is downtown and serves guests from Downtown London, Woodfield, SoHo, Old East Village, Westminster, Carling, Piccadilly, Southcrest, Glen Cairn, Masonville and every other London neighbourhood for takeout, dine-in and catering.

What are the most popular Nigerian dishes at Roswen?

Jollof rice with chicken, fried rice with chicken, ofada rice with ayamase stew, egusi soup with fufu, okra soup with fufu and assorted meat pepper soup are our most ordered plates.

Do you offer Nigerian takeout and pickup in London, Ontario?

Yes. Order Nigerian takeout online for pickup at our Covent Garden Market counter, or call +1 (226) 980-5149 to place a phone order for pickup.

Can I buy African groceries and Nigerian ingredients here?

Yes. Our African food store sits beside the kitchen and carries Nigerian spices, palm oil, garri, fufu flours, dried fish, stockfish, seasonings, canned goods, snacks and West African soft drinks — so you can cook Nigerian meals at home.

Do you cater Nigerian food for parties and office events?

Yes. We prepare catering trays and large orders by request for parties, cultural celebrations, church events and office lunches across London, Ontario. Call +1 (226) 980-5149 with your date, headcount and dish preferences.

What are your opening hours?

Monday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Tuesday 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Wednesday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Thursday 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM, and Sunday 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Is there seating to dine in?

Yes. Guests can eat in at the Covent Garden Market food court seating right beside our counter, which makes Roswen an easy stop for a quick Nigerian lunch in downtown London.

Find us inside Covent Garden Market — get directions, check today’s hours, or order ahead for pickup.

Roswen Nigeria Restaurant & African Food Store

Address

34 Covent Market Place, London, Ontario N6A 1E2

Inside Covent Garden Market, downtown London

Phone

+1 (226) 980-5149

Opening Hours

Monday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday3:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Service Options

Dine-in at the market food court · Takeout & counter pickup · Phone orders · Catering trays by request · African grocery retail

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