A Family Tradition in Makola

The roots of Hajia Sauda Restaurant stretch back three generations to Makola in Accra, where the grandmother of Hajia Saudatu Mohammed sold rice from a tabletop near EPP Bookshop. Her mother continued the trade, and Saudatu grew up helping in the family food business.

After her mother passed away in November 2005, the family tradition continued. The original Makola food business still operates today under the care of Saudatu’s sister, preserving an important part of their shared heritage.

A New Beginning in Madina — 2013

Driven by a vision to create a larger, better-organised restaurant offering traditional Ghanaian meals, Saudatu established Hajia Sauda Restaurant along Libya Quarters Road in Madina in 2013. On the opening day, every meal was served free of charge — a memorable gesture that introduced the business to its community.

As customers requested more choices, the menu expanded to include favourites such as jollof rice, fufu, rice balls, kokonte and other local dishes.

Growing Through Challenges

When the business had to leave its first premises following an eviction by the landlady, Saudatu relocated the main restaurant to its present site at Libya Quarters, near the Astro Turf. The VIP Mini Branch was subsequently opened along the main Libya Quarters Road to maintain visibility and accessibility.

The year 2015 marked a significant period of growth. Building on that progress, the business expanded to Pantang, where a new branch opened in 2020 on Hospital Road.

Our Legacy Today

Today, Hajia Sauda Restaurant operates four branches — Madina Libya Quarters, Pantang, Adenta New Site and the VIP Mini Branch — with a workforce of more than 150 people. Its mission remains rooted in the quality, consistency and hospitality that built its reputation.