Gbegiri hero presentation from Smoky Bowls, authentic Nigerian food in Melbourne.
Min 2L

Gbegiri

Silky bean soup.

A$30 per litre

  • Min 2L
  • Sold by the litre: tell us your guest count and we'll size it
  • Order with 24 hours' notice

Add sides and proteins too. Everything goes in one quote request, and nothing is charged today.

What Is Gbegiri?

Gbegiri is a silky, smooth, traditional Yoruba bean soup made from peeled brown beans, cooked until completely tender and mashed through a local sieve. Cooked with palm oil, crayfish, and local spices to create a creamy texture.

What goes into it

Core Preparation

  • +Creamy peeled bean base
  • +Aromatic palm oil and crayfish seasoning

Why customers order it

Authentic technique, strong presentation, and practical serving formats make this a dependable choice.

Silky Smooth

Slow strained to yield a totally lump-free, velvety soup.

Made To Order

Cooked fresh for pickup, delivery or event preparation.

Easy To Share

Portions are designed for families, groups and party tables.

Melbourne Ready

Built for local ordering, catering requests and practical serving.

Complete the table

Add these to your tray at their minimum. You can change quantities before you send.

Ewedu hero presentation from Smoky Bowls, authentic Nigerian food in Melbourne.

Ewedu

A$20 per litre

Buka Stew hero presentation from Smoky Bowls, authentic Nigerian food in Melbourne.

Buka Stew

A$50 per litre

Choose protein
Chicken hero presentation from Smoky Bowls, authentic Nigerian food in Melbourne.

Chicken

A$3 per piece

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Moimoi

A$7 per piece

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers before you submit your request.

What is Abula?
Abula is a classic Yoruba soup combo featuring Amala swallow topped with Gbegiri, Ewedu, and rich Buka Stew.
Do you deliver in Melbourne?
Yes. Smoky Bowls supports pickup and delivery across Melbourne suburbs. Delivery availability and pricing depend on your suburb, order size and requested date.
Can I order this for an event?
Yes. Most menu items can be prepared for birthdays, church events, family parties, corporate lunches and larger catering orders.
Can I customise my order?
Yes. Add your notes in the quote request form for custom portions, spice preference, protein choices and delivery timing.
How much notice do you need?
Family meals usually need advance notice, while larger trays and catering orders should be requested early so the team can confirm capacity and timing.

Put it on the table

Add Gbegiri to your tray, build the rest of the spread, and send one request.

Plan event catering

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