Best spots to find delicious street food in Ikeja

This discovery, that street food in Lagos could be tastier than what I was accustomed to at home, sparked my exploration of the diverse culinary offerings on the city's streets, despite concerns on their hygiene.

A popular street food spot at Alade Street, Allen, Ikeja, Lagos. Credit: Omon Okhuevbie/The Record.

My first encounter with street food dates back to when I was little. My mum used to buy lunch for my twin sister and I from a street food vendor called 'Iya Konsol', derived from the nearby Konsol School, in Egbeda area of Lagos. 

Her yams were delicious an…