Ikoyi Restaurant Menu – London

Address

180 Strand, Temple, London WC2R 1EA, United Kingdom

Opening Hours

Sunday Closed

Saturday Closed

Monday 6–8 pm

Tues Day 6–8 pm

Wednesday 12–1:30 pm, 6–8 pm

Thursday 12–1:30 pm, 6–8 pm

Friday 12–1:30 pm, 6–8 pm

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Ikoyi: Elevating British Seasonality with African Spices

A Unique Culinary Approach

At Ikoyi, we craft a distinctive spice-based cuisine that harmonizes British micro-seasonality with the bold flavors of sub-Saharan West Africa. Our chefs meticulously select:

Slow-grown Vegetables: Harvested for optimal flavor
Sustainable Fish: Line-caught for freshness and eco-friendliness
Aged Native Beef: Matured to perfection

Unlocking Ingredient Potential

Our kitchen’s mission is to coax out the full flavor of each ingredient while respecting its natural essence. We achieve this by:

Harnessing Optimal Flavor: Preparing produce at its peak state
Spice Expertise: Drawing from our extensive collection of carefully sourced African spices

African Spice Heritage

Our spice foundation is rooted in the rich traditions of sub-Saharan West Africa, which we’ve carefully curated since our inception. This unique blend of flavors sets the stage for an unforgettable culinary journey.

Join the Ikoyi Experience

Visit Ikoyi to discover a bold, innovative take on British seasonality, infused with the vibrant spirit of African spices.

Customer Reviews

Oh Wow oh wow! In Jun 24 my son treated me to the 14 course sample menu at Ikoyi for my 60th birthday. It did not disappoint. Absolutely blown away with the flavours, the techniques used, the plating, the service - Everything! Absolutely wonderful meal. Everyone did their utmost. I cannot recommend enough..... My son is a chef, to Rosette level, and he is in absolute awe of their unique flavour combinations.

OMG! words simply can’t describe how good Ikoyi is, you just have to save the money and go for it. We have been to many Michelin star restaurants, have tried all the 3 stars in London, Ikoyi is simply on another level, I am certain they would have had the third star if Jeremy Chan is in the Michelin star inner circle. Flavor just simply exploded in your mouth layer after layer, we regretted that we didn’t come here sooner. I had tried African cuisine before but didn’t really enjoy it, but this is nothing like African cuisine, the use of spices are very subtle and everything is beautifully executed. If you are visiting London and want to treat yourself to a nice meal, look no more please, those overly hyped restaurants (e.g. most difficult to book) are not worth your money nor time. They serve a shorter lunch menu Tuesday to Thursday if you don’t want to break the bank.

"Extraordinary culinary performance! Fine dining at its best. Jeremy Chan, head chef, leads the team through the performance of the open kitchen concept, channeling all positive tension into the restaurant itself. The interior is simple and serene, perfect for focusing on the eclectic gastronomic concept, a fusion of African-Asian cuisine with intense spice usage and unique ingredients that set this restaurant apart. A unique aspect is that the signature dishes aren't the 'strongest' ones, but two exceptional dishes preceding them (scallops and suya with creamed beans), offering a rhapsody of unexpected umami explosions. The service is exceptionally friendly. However, the atmosphere was disrupted by a table of overly loud guests, to the point where their noise drowned out the waiter's explanations of the dishes. This detracted from the overall impression as I couldn't hear information about the ingredients used in the dishes due to the noise. Since it's a blind tasting and the menu received at the end provides extremely limited information, unfortunately, the impression remains incomplete. Excellent cocktails."