New review from Nov 2019:…read more This is my second visit here and far more disappointing. The reason is the waiter/owner was grumpy and when I asked for a takeaway box for the moyin moyin he actually scowled! Wow. The moyin moyin is quite flavourful but the jollof rice is a real disappointment. I've had far better in Ghana. Two years ago: I popped into here for lunch around 1:30pm today and whilst the owner could have been friendlier in greeting me (a smile doesn't hurt ya know), I appreciated him coming outside the restaurant to hand me my takeaway food where I had waited in the lovely sun for my order. The interior is quite small with only a couple of tables with lovely African sculptures all around. There is chalkboard of specials along with the regular menu. Sadly the sweet potato balls were sold out so I got the moin moin and the spinach stew. All together less than a tenner. There are four pieces of moin moin, which are just deliciously savoury. I recommend eating them with the nonspicy spinach stew with melon seed, which, whilst not delicious, was tasty and filling. It would be perfect on a cold winter night. If I was in the area, I would return just for the moin moin!

Nice small restaurant with good food and a friendly owner. I…read morehad the chicken in coconut which was really good. Bring cash since cards are not accepted.

I'm a vet when it comes to Nigerian food (from the village to the states to Canada to Europe, etc)…read moreand the food here is just OK. It isn't "amazing" nor outstanding, it's just typical nigerian food that you'd get at a nigerian party/event. I've definitely had much better. Not really worth the price. I ordered jollof rice with plaintain and chicken. The rice is decent. The stew is meh.. The chicken is the best part but the taste has Caribbean influence. It could pass for jamaican grilled chicken. Overall, if I'm in the area again and I have the £££ to blow/waste, i'll come back again.

Absolutely AMAZING!!! They stayed open late to serve my friends and I the most delicious Nigerian…read morefeast. I had never had Nigerian before, and it left me wanting more. I can't recommend it enough!!

Great atmosphere. Great food. Great service. What more do you need to know??? Just go to London…read moreand have a great time.

Amazingly hot, spicy, and flavorful food. Authentic Nigerian cuisine, down to the spices, oils, and…read morecooking styles. Restaurant is clean and chic. A bit loud because of music videos playing in the background. Service was decent, didn't explain much about the dishes, just find all the info in the menu itself

Dining at Ikoyi is nothing short of a revelatory experience--an extraordinary journey of flavor,…read morecreativity, and artistry that sets a new standard for contemporary fine dining in London. From the moment you walk through the door, the restaurant's minimalist and elegant aesthetic creates a sense of calm and anticipation. The warm lighting, understated décor, and impeccable table presentation immediately signal that you're about to experience something exceptional. Ikoyi's tasting menu is a remarkable exploration of bold spices, seasonal ingredients, and inventive culinary techniques. Every course is a masterpiece--beautifully plated, meticulously balanced, and full of vibrant, unexpected flavors. What truly sets Ikoyi apart is its ability to elevate familiar ingredients into entirely new expressions. The interplay of heat, smoke, sweetness, and umami is done with absolute precision. Each dish tells a story, and together they create a symphony of tastes that is both exciting and refined. The attention to detail in every component--from sauces to garnishes--is outstanding. The service at Ikoyi is flawless. The staff is knowledgeable, gracious, and attentive without ever being intrusive. Their explanations of each course enhance the experience, giving context to the ingredients and techniques in a way that feels engaging rather than formal. They tend to have a strong accent... so be patient. The staff is so remarkable to hay every need is anticipated, glasses are refilled seamlessly, and the pacing of the meal is perfectly orchestrated. The hospitality is warm and genuine, contributing to a dining experience that feels both luxurious and welcoming. The atmosphere at Ikoyi strikes the perfect balance between sophistication and comfort. It's intimate yet energetic, with an open kitchen that allows guests to witness the culinary team working with incredible focus and artistry. The subtle design details--tones, textures, and the harmony of the space--create a beautifully curated environment that complements the inventiveness of the cuisine. Ikoyi is a destination restaurant--one that surprises, delights, and leaves a lasting impression long after the meal ends. It is rare to find a place where creativity, technique, hospitality, and atmosphere blend so seamlessly, but Ikoyi achieves exactly that. This is not just a meal; it's an unforgettable culinary experience that deserves every accolade it has earned. Highly recommended for anyone seeking one of the most thoughtful and inspired dining experiences in London.

Awarded two Michelin Stars and currently seated 15th on W50b Ikoyi most certainly has its fans, the…read moreventure between Chef Jeremy Chan and business partner Ire Hassan-Odukale thrusting West African flavors into a previously unprecedented global spotlight. Located on the Strand, a severe room and joyless service fond of the term "umami" placing added heft on bold flavors, dinner consists of 15 items ranging from single bites to substantial portions of largely British protein and produce. Focused on "spice based cuisine," frequently to the Food's detriment as with a delicious Sweetbread lost in a pick 'em of ingredients beneath Sausage buried in Horseradish, highlights arrived mostly early such as with the Beef Tart or Crème Caramel with Caviar and Razor Clams, but at $575pp (1 cocktail each, no wine) there are far too many plates later where "less" would have been more.

The food is delicious, and the lady who runs it is wonderful! Try the chicken and spinach stew. A…read morelittle spicy, very tasty.

I got the first thing on the menu, chicken in a tomato sauce with rice. The tomato sauce was very…read morebasic, spicy (in a hot way) and too salty. Overall it was eatable because I was starving but I won't try it again.

The way I love okra soup and know not everyone does it the way I've grown accustomed to eating it…read morein the states. It can taste very different from place to place but I ate at two Enish locations in London and was not disappointed. If I lived there I would visit them for this soup daily. It was so good. Their suya and goat pepper soup was also heaven. Already recommended to friends and family visiting London. Looking for to my return just to experience their food again.

I had always seen this restaurant on Instagram and was so excited to finally be able to come to…read moreLondon to try it with my mom! The food was absolutely amazing 10/10 but the only thing that threw me off a bit and made me a little uncomfortable was the customer service. Maybe it's just because I'm an American and the culture there is different because I have noticed it with a lot of restaurants in the UK, but the servers/workers are not too friendly whether the store is busy or not and everyone we tried speaking to, to get an understanding of how to order at the restaurant (since it was our first time here) kind of gave us attitude or acted like it was so annoying to ask simple questions?? Our food ended up taking more time to get ready because we didn't understand the whole call, bill, and cancel method of ordering which we tried to ask but didn't get an answer straight away. The person who finally addressed it was kinda rude about it.. Anyways, the decor inside the restaurant was really nice and it truly does give an upscale sort of vibe which is cool, but I feel like in the near future I'd prefer to just order for carry out rather than sitting inside the specific location we went to just because the food is so good but the customer service just was not it. However I've heard that different locations sometimes have better customer service so.. ‍

A friend recommended this restaurant for my first time eating Ghanian food and it was such a yummy…read moreexperience. I went with a friend at around 6p on a Sunday and it was bustling. I ordered fufu with light soup and my friend ordered jollof rice with beef. The food took 15 mins to come out nice and hot. And that was the BEST jollof rice EVER!! Like I want to go back and buy some to take back to NYC with me. The light soup was delicious and the portion was huge. Its not a super fancy place for a date but there's ample space to sit down and the customer service is really good too I look forward to going back and trying some of their other items

This place is beautiful. The food was amazing the fish was amazing cooked and huge both.. we had…read moreone that started with a P and it was seasoned to perfection and the tilapia was also great! The pepper soup was OK not spicy but still delicious. I saw this photo and decided to find who made it so if anyone is interested here he is. The service was also impeccable. We had a very colorful experiment. Definitely will be back. Love from Houston TX to UK

If I could give this restaurant zero stars I would. My family and I, are visiting from New York,…read moreand were excited to try this Nigerian restaurant in London, recommended by a local family member. As a Caribbean family with Ghanaian roots, we were really looking forward to it. They charge high prices for low quality service. When we ordered our drinks, the waitress got it wrong, and our daughter's soft drink took about 20 minutes to arrive. Even the ice came much later. In addition, we were initially told that they did not have goat meat, so we ordered oxtail. However, after waiting for forty-five minutes for our food, we were then told that goat meat was indeed available and would be ready in a few minutes. Those few minutes turned into another 15 to 20, and when the food finally arrived, it was the wrong order, and the meat was tough. It was clear that the young waitstaff were unprepared and overwhelmed even though there were only 5 tables. In total, we waited an hour and forty-five minutes for our food, and the overall experience left us disappointed and frustrated. We do not recommend this resturant and we will not be returning.

We had been meaning to visit Iroko Bar & Restaurant for a while. Located between Brixton and…read moreStreatham Hill on Brixton Hill, they have been open just over a year now. Iroko Bar & Grill is a place with three distinct sections. Downstairs is the place to party with a DJ, dance area and bar. When we went there, there was a large private birthday party and they looked like they were having a great time. The restaurant is on the ground floor with a large bar and on a further open mezzanine level. Iroko has its roots in West Africa with wooden sculptures around the place to reflect this. I had the pepper soup to start which was packed full of roughly chopped lamb and spiced with chilli and peppers. I ordered the Iroko Seafood Skewers but there was a mix up with my order and an alternative was offered. I plumped instead for the Caesar salad which was fresh and tasty. My boyfriend had Suya to start which was a marinated rump steak served with tomatoes and onions and Jollof for his main dish, a rich, red spiced lamb curry served with fried, spiced red rice. We also shared fried yam which was like a flourier and denser version of potatoes. The bar element was getting progressively busier during our meal and we were tempted to stay for a boogie. As we left the manager told us that they are going to be reviewing their menu ready for a fresh approach in the autumn.