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Finishing outside the emir's palace, there is drumming, singing and massed cavalry
charges.
Sleeping
Ecwa Guesthouse
GUESTHOUSE
$
( 06463 1410; 1 Mission Rd; r N1500-3500; )
This Christian mission guesthouse is a great
budget option. The cheapest rooms are in the old block, are fan only, and some have
shared facilities; the more expensive rooms in the new block have bathroom, TV and air-
con. Alcohol is forbidden on site.
Prince Hotel
HOTEL
$$$
( 06 498 4251; Tamandu Rd; r N16,200-21,000; )
Professionally understated with a posh
restaurant and bar, 24-hour power, wi-fi and a swimming pool, the Prince is a classy oper-
ation in a quiet part of town. Rooms are modern and exceedingly comfortable. The
Calypso Restaurant is a popular meeting place for expats and journalists.
Eating & Drinking
Kano is the home of
suya,
so if you're looking for a quick 'meat-on-a-stick' eat, you'll be
in heaven here.
The best 'food-is-ready' fare is found in Sabon Gari. Enugu Rd has plenty of
chophouses
(dishes from N250;
8am-late)
, most doubling as bars.
Al-Amir
AFRICAN
$
(12B Club Rd; dishes N250-400; 11am-10pm)
If you want to eat like a local, head here. The 'spe-
cial plate' has a bit of everything in a serving, but also try northern specialities like
miyan
taushe
(pumpkin-seed soup) and
tuwo shunkafa
(pounded rice), washed down with a glass
of
zobo
(hibiscus tea).
Fasania
CHINESE
$$
(Ahmadu Bello Way; mains N680-1100; noon-11pm)
This Chinese restaurant has a better-than-av-
erage selection of dishes, all cooked and served efficiently. Alcohol is served.
Spice Food
INDIAN
$$
