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09/06/2026
Our lunch dessert is an aridan crème caramel with aridan syrup and plantain three ways (plantain crisps, plantain crumble, plantain jam).
Aridan is a dried tree fruit pod, also known as aidan fruit, prekeshie, or four corners (because it's an angular looking thing!), and it gives gorgeous flavours of brown butter and toffee.
19/05/2026
Our downstairs alcove table, now with a screen for a bit of privacy...
28/04/2026
Treats to end our dinner menu... Mango, passion fruit & Scotch bonnet chilli jellies, and bonbons made with dark chocolate & baobab, and studded with buckwheat.
22/04/2026
One of the starters from our dinner menu, móínmóín - a steamed black eyed bean cake topped with cured Irish brown trout, with a sushi rice sauce, confit egg yolk, house-made sh*tto and toasted lentils.
16/04/2026
Last month we had a little glow-up at the restaurant: new tables (with Nsibidi inscriptions in each one), larger tables, more space, new fabrics, new lighting and a couple more decorative features. We can now configure the ground floor into a single table seating 18 - this can be booked directly through the website under the 'exclusive hire' tab on our Reservations page. Finally we put some lovely fabrics on the walls of our downstairs alcove table to make it feel more cosy, and added a screen for a bit more privacy.
25/03/2026
Last night's collab dinner with of was so much fun, using produce from Wilsons farm and the bakery. The team's favourite dish was probably the scallop with onion & bombini broth, uda oil and egusi pesto, but there were too many to count.
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08/03/2026
There's a lovely nine page feature in the latest edition of , with Joké's recipes for a feast for four - all photographed at her flat. Yes she does have that many cookbooks, and that's not even all of them.
07/03/2026
Always great to be in the upper right square - our Martini made with ògógóró
04/03/2026
We are thrilled to announce a collab dinner with our dear friends Jan and Mary of later this month. If you followed last year's series Knife Edge, hosted by young , you would have seen Jan telling the amazing story of the restaurant and their fight for survival... culminating in them winning a star at last year's ceremony. Anyway now Joké and Jan are cooking together for the first time on Tuesday 24 March at Chishuru, with Mary bringing produce from their wonderful farm. Tickets are priced at £105pp, book via the usual Reservations page of our website. Menu involves Jan's famous fish head "soup", scallop, cull yaw mutton and signature herb sorbet with marshmallow and more. Book now!
20/02/2026
Thrilled to be included in this list of their inspectors' "Dishes of the Year" 2026
Address
London
To reach this restaurant, you can take the tube to Brixton station and walk for a few minutes. Alternatively, you can take the bus to the nearby stop or drive and park in the nearby car park.
Opening Hours
| Wednesday |
6pm - 10pm |
| Thursday |
6pm - 10pm |
| Friday |
12pm - 3pm |
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6pm - 10pm |
| Saturday |
12pm - 3pm |
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6pm - 10pm |
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What people say
Chishuru, a restaurant that serves Nigerian cuisine in London, has recently been gaining attention from various media outlets. According to a review on The Guardian published on July 20th, 2021, the restaurant stands out for its "creative use of West African ingredients" and "innovative menu." In another review by Time Out London from July 13th, 2021, the "flavours are perfectly balanced" and the "presentation is beautiful."
However, not all reviews have been entirely positive. A review on Metro UK published on August 10th, 2021, mentions that while the food is "hearty and comforting," some dishes lacked seasoning. Additionally, some online customer comments echo this sentiment with complaints about the lack of spice in certain dishes.
On the other hand, many customers praise Chishuru for its authentic and unique take on Nigerian cuisine. One Yelp review states that it's "one of the best restaurants I have ever visited," while another TripAdvisor reviewer says they had an "unforgettable experience."
Overall, recent reviews suggest that Chishuru is an exciting addition to the London dining scene but may need improvement in certain areas such as seasoning consistency. Nonetheless, consistent praise for its creativity and authenticity positions it as a top contender for adventurous eaters looking to try something new.
