Smoky Jollof Rice Anchors a Long Oakland Lunch
Settle into a cozy Foothill Blvd dining room for heritage recipes rooted in Nigerian hospitality.
🍚 Heritage Cooking
Give lunch a little breathing room at Ruth’s Buka. This Oakland restaurant makes home style Nigerian cooking the reason to pause over lunch, with smoky jollof rice as the starting point for an order. Make an afternoon meal out of it, with enough time to get acquainted with West African food and leave the errands for later.
Heritage recipes and rich spices shape the cooking, offering a taste of home for people familiar with the cuisine and an approachable introduction for newcomers. The dining room is clean and cozy, an unpretentious setting that keeps attention on what you came to eat.
The restaurant opens Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 8 PM and Sunday from noon to 6 PM, with Monday closed. Set your destination to 5250 Foothill Blvd, Oakland. Takeout is available when the rest of the afternoon needs you elsewhere.
