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

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.

Easily the best African food I have ever tasted. Usually go to many Caribbean shops, but since I…read morewent asafo, those shops have not seen me return. Food is amazing, full of flavour, portions are very generous, great hospitality and great price. Would recommend to anyone, it's a great experience every time !!

From the owner: Welcome to Asafo Takeaway, which is part of the ASAFO BAR & Restaurant Group. Since our inception,…read morewe have upheld our commitment to being the purveyors of great tasting and authentic African food at affordable prices. We have created a culinary experience which combines great taste, consistent flavours and excellent service that promotes the true culture of Africa. We offer a takeaway service across Croydon.

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!!

We arrived at the restaurant about 8pm. The food was scased..hardly anything available..considering…read moreof the amount of people there was in the restaurant. We still had to pay the full amount!!! Music way too loud for a very small size restaurant. Unable to hear myself breathing!! Lol.. However we had a wonderful waitress, who could see was going out of her way to make sure we happy and comfortable. but her efforts was not supported by the test of staffs!!! Sad to say.. It was my first time there yesterday!!! But this is not a run down comments...its just to help the owner to improve for next time.. Thank you waitress for your amazing efforts. Xxx

This is a nigerian restaurant that I visited in 2011 I dined in and ate from the buffet and the…read morefood was great. Nigerian food puts me in the mind of caribbean food I will definitely be going back to lagos island if im ever in east london 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.. ‍

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.

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.