Ikoyi
London, United Kingdom
⭐2 Stars
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
Top restaurants never stop developing – and that’s certainly the case with Ikoyi. Founder and chef Jeremy Chan’s surprise tasting menu uses high quality organic produce from the British Isles, married with the spices of West Africa, to create dishes that are as unique and creative as they are bold and beautiful to behold – and they now display even greater levels of depth and complexity. Dishes like aged turbot with egusi miso or suya with creamed peas are bound to enthral, while the theatrically presented smoked jollof rice will always be one of the highlights.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
- Innovative Beef Aging Process: Ikoyi uses a unique aging process for its beef, which can extend up to five months, creating deep, complex flavors.
- Retro-Futuristic Dining Space: The restaurant is located in a stylishly designed space at 180 Strand, featuring a retro-futuristic aesthetic with copper-clad walls and bespoke oak.
- Surprise Tasting Menu: Ikoyi offers a surprise tasting menu comprising around 14 dishes, some of which are just a mouthful, while others are more substantial creations.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
- Suya-spiced sweetbread: Featured as a highlight in Ikoyi's menu, suya-spiced sweetbread is a unique ingredient that combines West African flavors with European techniques.
- Penja peppercorns: These peppercorns are used to add a distinct flavor to dishes, showcasing Ikoyi's use of African spices in innovative ways.
- Smoked Jollof Rice with Lobster Custard: This signature dish features jollof rice cooked in a burnt broth, topped with lobster custard, making it a standout in Ikoyi's menu.
- Scotch bonnet and raspberry powder: Used in a plantain dish, these ingredients add a pop of flavor and color, highlighting Ikoyi's creative use of spices and sweet elements.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
Menu Options at Ikoyi, London
Set Menus
- Tasting Menu: £350 per person, served for dinner from Monday to Saturday and for lunch from Wednesday to Saturday. The menu is highly seasonal and experimental, featuring dishes like smoked jollof rice with lobster custard and plantain with tamarind sauce and peanut brittle.
- Shorter Lunch Menu: £150 per person, available from Wednesday to Saturday. This menu offers a condensed version of Ikoyi's culinary experience.
A La Carte Options
No specific a la carte options are mentioned in the available information.
Special Seasonal Menus
Ikoyi focuses on seasonal ingredients and experimentation, so the menu changes frequently. However, specific seasonal menus are not detailed in the available information.
Beverages
- Cocktails: Prices start at around £15, with options like the Timur & Tea Gimlet.
- Wine List: Available, though specific prices are not detailed.
In The Media
Ikoyi, London SW1: 'Challenging, whether you're from from Nigeria ...
Apr 6, 2018 ... Ikoyi 1 St James's Market, London SW1, 020-3583 4660. Open Mon-Sat, lunch noon-3pm, dinner 6-11pm. About £60 a head à la carte, plus drinks and ...
theguardian.com
Review: Ikoyi - London
Mar 8, 2024 ... Not your typical two-Michelin-starred restaurant then, and therefore one of our dinner destinations during a recent trip to London. Ikoyi is ...
travelsforstars.com
There's no other tasting menu in London like Ikoyi's - Review ...
Apr 20, 2023 ... Simply put, it's the best fine dining restaurant in London. Ikoyi's previous iteration in St James's quietly proved itself to be one of London's ...
theinfatuation.com