Ikoyi

It’s a place that’s absolutely worth trying once or twice, and we’re excited to have it in London.

With West African-inspired flavours and British ingredients under a roof of minimalist fine dining, Ikoyi may not be authentic, but it’s puzzlingly innovative

West African-inspired food cooked by a Chinese-Canadian chef in a restaurant named after a prosperous part of Lagos that was home to the Nigerian business partner installed in a soulless West End precinct where other catering operations have all the allure of a fridge with the door left ajar is a fairly quick summary.

The chicken was like doing a shot, but of meat'

Ikoyi’s take on African food feels like a thrilling anomaly even in London’s diverse food scene. Let's hope it's the beginning of a proper trend.

It’s a sleek space, in keeping with the futuristic surroundings of the newly done-up St James’s Market. Inside you’ll find whitewashed walls, mustard banquettes and an intimate 6-seater bar, separated off from the rest of the restaurant and the grand open kitchen at the back by a wall of cascading plants.