# 9ja Buka Restaurant > African restaurant offers classic, clean environment with a wider variety of choices and catering service. Atmosphere reflects Lagos vibe but can feel uncomfortable due to staff attitude and poor ventilation. Known for best Jollof rice in Newark and consistent quality in Nigerian cuisine. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/9jaBukaRestaurant - Address: 666 Springfield Ave, Newark, New Jersey, United States - Hours: Wednesday: 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM Thursday: 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM Friday: 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM Saturday: 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM Sunday: 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM Monday: 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM Tuesday: 09:00 AM - 07:00 PM - Phone: +18622916464 - Website: https://9jabuka.com/ ## What it is good for - Takeout — 10/10 - Food — 8.5/10 - Soup — 8.3/10 ## What people say - "I found the Nigerian food here to be fresh, tasty, and delicious." - "The takeout jollof rice and banga soup are amazing." - "Their pepper soup is practically the best in Newark." ## Good to know - The restaurant closes at 7 pm and is not open on weekends. - Takeout orders are easy to place and well-packaged. - A $50 deposit is required if you need to borrow a cooler. - Credit cards and mobile payments are accepted, but cash is preferred. - Expect prices to be higher than average for Nigerian cuisine. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.