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Ikoyi

“Innovative, bold, tasting-sized West African influenced, spiced-based cuisine” - AA Inspector

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LONDON SW1, LONDON POSTAL DISTRICTS

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Set in the St James’s Market development just south of Piccadilly, Ikoyi is named after an affluent Lagos neighbourhood in Nigeria. The modern, glass-fronted intimate space comes with dangling clay lamps, bright artwork and mustard-coloured banquette seating catching the eye, while its dinky upfront bar offers views into the semi-open kitchen. Chef-patron Jeremy Chan presents highly innovative, intriguing small plates delivering his translation of West African spice-based cuisine, punctuated by bold, balanced flavour and some unusual ingredients. ‘Blind tasting menus’ might include a signature plantain dish, with blackberry salt and smoked kelp emulsion, or perhaps 5-week Cornish lamb teamed with St George mushroom sauce, nespoli emulsion and celeriac crisps. Spice-friendly wines and inventive cocktails hit the spot too.

Awards, accolades & Welcome Schemes

3 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence

Facilities – at a glance

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Ikoyi

1 St James's Market, LONDON SW1, LONDON POSTAL DISTRICTS, SW1Y 4AH

Phone: 020 3583 4660

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Opening times

Closed: Sunday

Food and Drink

Cuisine style: Modern West African

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