A two-Michelin-starred temple of spice-based innovation housed in a moody, brutalist space at 180 Strand.
Ordering Strategy
Dinner is a lengthy, fixed tasting menu (approx. £300+); a shorter, relatively more affordable menu is usually available at lunch.
What to order
Smoked Jollof Rice
A 'regular fixture' on the menu, this 'classic West African one-pot dish' is known for its innovation, often featuring shiitake, katsuobushi, and kombu, and served with a 'sweet and creamy' lobster custard.
Aged Native Beef
The 'final beef offering' and crescendo of the tasting menu, typically featuring dry-aged Belted Galloway paired with 'punchy' accompaniments like agrodolce and curried courgette purées.
Plantain
An iconic, 'peculiar' snack consisting of delicate pieces 'festooned with vividly cerise dehydrated raspberry powder' and served with a scotch bonnet dip for a 'sweet-spicy shock.'
Kent mango, ogbono and buttermilk pudding
A 'perfect parfait shaped like a credit card' that was described by critics as 'one of the nicest things I’ve put in my mouth this year.'
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Grace Dent (80%)
Editorial Weight 56 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 7 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 11 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
4 Elite · 1 Editorial · 6 total signals
Public signal
4.5★ (1,100 reviews)
Good to know
The restaurant moved from St. James's to 180 Strand. The food utilizes significant heat (Scotch bonnet peppers), so be prepared for spice.
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