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Nigerian Kitchen

Not much for atmosphere, with a loud television hanging over the sparsely decorated dining area, but it's one of Chicago's few sources for yam-heavy Nigerian food, and BYOB too.

Address: 1363 W Wilson Ave
Getting there: Wilson Red Line
Hours: Mon-Sat 11AM-10PM, Sun closed
Price: $4-11

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