A whole fish, scored to the bone, rubbed with seasoning and grilled over open heat until the skin crisps and the flesh stays moist. Finished with onion rings and served with crisp coleslaw. It takes time, and it is worth it.
Scoring the fish is not decorative — it lets the seasoning reach the flesh and helps it cook evenly all the way to the bone. The rub goes on generously and sits before grilling, so what you taste is not just a surface coating.
Grilling whole rather than filleting keeps the fish moist, and the skin does the work of protecting the flesh from the heat. It is one of the longer waits on the menu because it is cooked from raw to order, not held warm.
Each fish is scored, seasoned and grilled to order over open heat. Because nothing is pre-cooked, allow a little extra time — especially at weekends. You can also have it with boli, dodo or fried yam instead of coleslaw.
Find grilled fish at Lagos Flavors on 111 Street NW, minutes from Downtown Edmonton, Central McDougall, Oliver and Westmount. Dine in, order ahead for pickup, or have it delivered across central Edmonton. Browse the full Nigerian menu, or add fried plantain and jollof rice.
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“Lagos Flavors feels like home. Authentic taste, great music, and a relaxed vibe. Everything came out hot and fresh, and the staff were lovely.”
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“Amazing Nigerian food in Edmonton! The jollof rice and suya were full of flavor, and the portions were generous. Staff were welcoming and took time to explain the menu to us. We’ll definitely be back.”
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“We ordered online for pickup and the experience was smooth. Food was ready on time and packaged well. The weekend specials are a must-try if you want something different.”
Order whole grilled fish for dine-in, pickup or delivery at 10514 111 Street NW in Queen Mary Park, central Edmonton.