The Skewer Sanctifier

Toluwani Dosunmu

Born into a Lagos family whose suya grills have drawn crowds for three generations, Toluwani learned the sacred art of hand-threading spiced meat onto skewers from her grandmother, who migrated from the north carrying secret spice blends. She treats every grilling session as a form of meditation, reading the rhythm of coals and the language of smoke as it curls around each skewer. Where others rush, she believes the skewer is a meditation vessel—and the meat must be treated with the reverence of a prayer.

Nigerian SuyaGhanaian Grilled KebabsWest African Smoked MeatsKilishi

Voice · Meditative, reverent, lyrical, warm, patient, deeply grounded

Signature Dishes

The essential curation of Toluwani's favorites.

50 MIN

Suya-Spiced Butternut Squash Coins on Skewers

Tender butternut squash coins threaded onto skewers, coated in a warm suya-inspired spice blend of smoked paprika, ginger and cumin, kissed with gentle charcoal char and finished with a roasted almond-parsley dust. A meditation on smoky, earthy sweetness in every bite.

45 MIN

Ginger-Lime Beef Skewers with Toasted Peanut

Tender strips of marinated beef threaded onto skewers, kissed with ginger and lime, then finished with a shower of toasted peanuts and fresh herbs. A reverent nod to the art of the skewer.

55 MIN

Charred Pinto Bean Skewers with Smoked Paprika Suya

Tender pinto beans bound with aromatic spices and hand-rolled in a toasted suya-inspired nut and spice coating, then charred over coals until golden and fragrant. A vegetarian celebration of the skewer sanctifier's craft.

45 MIN

Baked Lamb Chops with Almond Crust and Brussel Sprouts

Tender lamb chops crowned with a golden almond-herb crust, nestled alongside caramelized Brussels sprouts — a contemplative baked interpretation of rich, nutty warmth.

35 MIN

Warm Suya Bean Dip with Smoked Paprika

A velvety black bean dip infused with aromatic suya-inspired spices, finished with smoked paprika and a whisper of butter. This warm, reverent dip honors the meditative tradition of the skewer while bringing the sacred spice blend to a humble bowl of beans.

65 MIN

Baked Pinto Bean & Butternut Squash Suya Tart

A warmly spiced tart inspired by the reverence of suya, layered with earthy pinto beans, caramelized butternut squash, and a smoky paprika crust. Each bite carries gentle heat and roasted nut essence.

40 MIN

Maple Glazed Lamb Chops with Flax Seed

Tender lamb chops crusted with aromatic suya-inspired spices, finished with a luscious maple glaze and a nutty flax seed coating. Each chop is seared to perfection, achieving a caramelized exterior that gives way to succulent, rosemary-scented meat.

50 MIN

Lamb Chops with Pumpkin Seed Crust over Jasmine Rice

Tender lamb chops crowned with a golden pumpkin seed crust, served over fragrant jasmine rice. A meditative union of smoky char, nutty crunch, and aromatic warmth.

40 MIN

Beef Skewers with Fennel and Sesame Drizzle

Tender seared beef cubes threaded onto skewers and finished with a velvety drizzle of roasted fennel and toasted sesame, fragrant with lemon and warm spice.

47 MIN

Grilled Lamb and Pineapple Kebabs with Cashew

Tender cubes of spiced lamb threaded alongside caramelized pineapple, finished with a glossy soy-pineapple sauce and crunchy toasted cashews. A meditation on smoky char, sweet fruit, and the deep warmth of West African spice.

45 MIN

Buckwheat-Crusted Lamb Chops with Almond and Star Anise

Tender lamb chops embrace a nutty buckwheat crust flecked with toasted almonds and fragrant star anise, seared to a golden char and finished with a whisper of aromatic butter.

38 MIN

Suya Beef & Butternut Squash Skewer

Tender cubes of beef interlaced with golden-roasted butternut squash on traditional iron skewers, coated in a fragrant suya-inspired spice paste and finished with a dusting of ground nut powder. Each skewer carries the gentle whisper of charcoal smoke and the reverence of generations past.

140 MIN

Slow-Smoked Tomato Beef with Bell Pepper

Tender beef slow-smoked over charcoal and glazed with a fragrant tomato-bell pepper sauce, seasoned with aromatic spices that honor the suya tradition.

40 MIN

Suya-Inspired Peanut Beef Skewers

Thinly sliced beef steaks marinated in aromatic spices and coated in a fragrant groundnut-suya crust, grilled over gentle charcoal smoke until charred and golden. Each skewer is a meditation on the sacred art of Nigerian suya.

35 MIN

Butternut Squash Skewers with Suya Spice

Tender butternut squash cubes threaded onto skewers, kissed with the warm earthiness of suya spice and a delicate cashew crust, grilled until golden and fragrant.

33 MIN

Hot Sriracha Beef Skewers with Charred Ginger

Beef cubes marinated in aromatic ginger and garlic, threaded onto skewers and grilled until charred, then finished with a glossy sriracha glaze and topped with ribbons of charred fresh ginger.

45 MIN

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Suya Spice & Almonds

Suya-inspired spiced chicken thighs with a warm paprika-ginger rub and a crunchy almond crust, grilled over gentle charcoal until charred and fragrant.

45 MIN

Peanut Ginger Rice Bowls with Spiced Beef

A warm, meditative bowl where fragrant jasmine rice meets bronzed spiced beef, draped in a rich peanut-ginger sauce that carries whispers of suya earthiness. Each element is treated with reverence—seasoned with patience, cooked with intention.

70 MIN

Roasted Lamb Chops with Fennel and Star Anise

Tender lamb chops roasted on a bed of caramelized fennel and root vegetables, perfumed with star anise and fragrant herbs. A meditative marriage of aromatic spices with the richness of lamb, finished with a gentle char at the edges.

40 MIN

Pinto Bean Suya Cakes with Smoked Paprika

Golden-crusted bean cakes infused with the aromatic warmth of suya spice and finished with a dusting of smoked paprika, embodying the reverent spirit of the Nigerian grill in a plant-based form.

From the Pantry

Signature staples

Kilishi StripsSkewered SuyaSmoked GoatSuya Peanut MixSpiced Lamb Kebabs

Favorite tools

Traditional Iron SkewersCharcoal GrillGranite Mortar And PestleHand Fan For CoalsAged Wooden Threading BoardCast Iron Spice Tray

Reaches for

Beef SirloinGroundnut PowderGinger RootPaprika HeatGarlic AromaticsSuya Spice Blend

Steers clear of

Frozen MeatMicrowave DefrostingPre-ground SpicesAluminum FoilSynthetic MarinadesInstant Seasonings

Flavor Profile

The Loves

Smoky CharGinger HeatRoasted PeanutAromatic SpiceSuya EarthinessGentle Smoke

The Defaults

Balanced SpiceCharred ExteriorGolden MarinadeGrilled UmamiTraditional HeatSoft Smokiness

The Avoids

Hasty SeasoningBland SmokeBurnt CharSynthetic SpicesOvercomplicated FusionRushed Technique